The Cook’s Kitchen

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

Usually material items can be put into two categories: needs vs. wants.  Although I try to just buy things I need, every so often, I succumb and a “want” finds its way back to our house too.  Hey, I’m only human.
So far I’ve managed to restrain myself against these new Silicone Zone ice cube trays, […]

The One-Click Butter Cutter boasts of 10 great features.  The side of the package lists these items as reasons to purchase this product:

Holds and slices butter with a squeeze and is safe for children to use
Slices can be cut and dispensed with one or two hands
Easy to control portions
Takes up less shelf space in the […]

I just saw there were a couple of posts about making pizza recently, so this post is quite timely. I had always made pizza using a jelly-roll pan or baking sheet. For Christmas, my dear friend bought me a pizza stone and peel. Wow!! I will never ever go back…
The stone goes into the oven […]

OK. Admit it. You watch Alton Brown.
OK. Admit it. You like Alton Brown and all his quirky camera angles.
OK. Admit it. What you really like about Alton Brown is his equipment.
OK. Admit it. You’ve always known that you want to be a flamer.
Well, now you can.
You can now flame your mixer. Flame KA can supply […]

Looking for a housewarming gift or a wedding present that’s a little different? Howabout one of these unique, colorful designer gifts from The Sarut Group? They have a wide range of products (items for the kitchen and beyond) that all feature novel, bright and engaging designs. I like the toasters, myself, but their website has […]

There are many types of cheese graters available. I guess two of the most common styles are the upright box-graters, which offer multiple grating surfaces, and the flat graters that have several grating patterns on one surface.  I have one of each, both are stainless steel.  They both do an average job, clean easily and […]

It’s the holidays, which means that baking season is upon us. Transporting your tasty treats from your kitchen to someone else’s table is one of the biggest challenges that we face (aside from paying the credit card bill) at this time.
So, imagine my joy when Madeline of Everything Rachel Ray sent me a link to […]

If the griller/bbq hero in your household has been itching for a new grill or smoker that won’t break the bank this xmas, the Weber Smokey Mountain just may be the answer for you. They are extremely fuel efficient, affordable and need minimal messing about with the fire– they’re ’set it and forget it” cookers. Plus, they are small enough […]