The Cook’s Kitchen

Right out of the bottle, this sauce hits you with spiced up flavor mirrored with a wonderfully rich tasting mouth-feel.  It’s not watered down like store bottled ketchup nor is it as sweet as many familiar brands on the market.  A simple scan of the ingredients shows that the lineup is entirely organic and gluten-free, […]

When the Margaritaville Fiji Frozen Concoction Machine arrived it was a very easy setup. The instructions were straightforward and in no time the step-by-step set up had the machine ready to produce some delicious frozen beverages. The craftsmanship and quality were apparent at the onset, and the weight of the machine gave a […]

I gotta confess.  I don’t use an apron.  Never have, and most likely never will.  Full disclosure aside, I am sorely tempted by the ones sold by Jessie Steele.  Bringing vintage back, they are fun, colorful and dare I say, flirty. 
The company is run by a mother-daughter team, and the collection includes vibrant colors, trendy […]

Growing up, many of our moms had the old style pressure cookers with the valve that rattled and hissed and sounded as if it was going to explode. The main thing I remember my mom making in hers was hot dogs and sauerkraut. I know other people whose moms would send them out of the […]

I like fire. I always have. It doesn’t matter if the fire is just the flicker of a match or a well built pile of hickory and cherry wood in one of my cookers, I like fire.
I like candles. Yes, I admit it! I am a straight man and I like candles! I prefer candle […]

I normally don’t start thinking about the holidays until after Thanksgiving. I think this is as a result of the trauma I suffered working at a fabric store for three years. By 9 p.m. October 31st, all traces of Halloween had been moved to clearance, the holiday trees had been erected and decorated and Christmas music […]

Who is the budding chef?
It’s the person you know who likes to cook but is still learning basic techniques. This person will eventually appreciate the best of the best stuff, but for now, they just need a few good tools to help them get started.
What is a good present for the budding chef?
The budding chef […]

There’s nothing as relaxing as a lovely meal outdoors in the spring, summer and early fall. But nature has a way of messing up the best laid plans….and tables.
I’ve had more than one picnic overturned as a tablecloth is blown around by the wind– knocking over glasses, flapping into the food and, worse yet, catching […]

If you are one of those people (like me) who finds their kitchen frustratingly small, with limited cabinet and counter space, then you’re probably always trying to find ways to free up space. The Zero Gravity Magnetic Spice Rack may be for you, then.

It mounts easily on the wall and comes with 12 canisters that […]

Here’s a gift for the pie baking dog lover in your life, the Fifi Cake Server from Chiasso. As cute as it is, it also boasts an enameled handle, serrated cutting edge and a hanging hook for a tail. This little puppy has it all.

$32
 Click here to order from Chiasso