A word of warning: it’s Friday and a long weekend so I was a little giddy when I wrote this. It is a serious review of a great product but I was a little punchy in spots…and it shows. We have no paid endorsements (yet – although we had to turn down MJ as he [...]
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Review of the OXO Cherry Pitter (also is the OXO Olive Pitter)
Posted in Tools on July 29, 2011 | 13 Comments »
SodaStream – Making Soda Water at Home
Posted in Tools on June 8, 2011 | 13 Comments »
We drink a considerable amount of carbonated water at home. I cringe a little at the price – and just as much at the amount of bottles that leave the house in the recycling bin (1-2 bottles per week). A recent string of posts and messages from friends online (Julia, Kaela and Shae; I hope [...]
Something’s Brewin’
Posted in Tools on February 10, 2011 | 4 Comments »
There’s usually a fair bit brewing over here….but for the past couple of days I’ve been doing some extra percolating. We have hardly any counter space and conveniently work above a great coffee shop, so we decided to give up our big coffee maker. But some mornings I don’t want to interact with the outside [...]
The Best Frying Pan We`ve Ever Owned (is Cast Iron)
Posted in Tools on February 4, 2011 | 8 Comments »
Few things in life are better than advertised. This is: I have no idea why we didn`t add a cast iron frying pan to our cooking collection long ago. I`ve bought them for people and cook on cast iron at our cabin (although it`s a 5 foot by 3 foot griddle). It wasn`t until Dana`s [...]
I Heart my Mandoline(s) – OXO Good Grips Mandoline
Posted in Tools on October 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »
We reviewed the l’il boy of mandolines yesterday; today is the chance to review its big brother (or sister): the Easy Grip Mandoline by OXO. We aren’t brand loyal (and not sponsored) but I have owned several mandolines in my past that lasted less than a full season in our kitchen. I was hesitant to [...]
I heart my Mandoline(s) – OXO Hand Slicer Mandoline
Posted in Tools on October 13, 2010 | 8 Comments »
When it comes to hot water bath canning, you really don`t need a lot of equipment that is specific to the task. The same can be said of other methods though some specialized equipment can make a difference; we`ve moved on to dehydrators, pressure canners, propane burners and massive tomato pots, crocks and the like. [...]
The one kitchen gadget I couldn’t live without…
Posted in Tools on January 16, 2010 | 7 Comments »
I like gizmos. Gizmos and gadgets to be more specific. I’m not sure what the difference is between the two but I’m sure there must be a difference and it’s probably an important one. But I do know that I love them both. Before I get to the one “gadget” that I am absolutely smitten [...]
Life’s the pits…
Posted in Preserving Specific Tools and Supplies, Tools on August 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
We`ve done gallons of cherries this year. The amount of work is almost enough to lose your mind – and part of the reason why they taste so great come fall. Our friend Margaret freezes cherries and makes wonderful pies with them. She uses a paring knife to pit them – I give her mad [...]
A-Peeling To The Masses – New York Post
Posted in Tools, tagged Design, functionality, joseph ades, swiss stamp, switzerland, vegetable peeler, zena star peeler on March 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
a video from the New York post as an addition to my previous post on Peelers. more about “A-Peeling To The Masses – New York Post“, posted with vodpod
Peelers…
Posted in Tools, tagged Design, functionality, joseph ades, swiss stamp, switzerland, vegetable peeler, zena star peeler on March 2, 2009 | 15 Comments »
Yes, we live down the street from a fairly well known local strip club, this post is NOT about the lovely ladies at Jilly’s. This post is about the best vegetable peeler you will ever buy (and the only one you will ever need) the Zena Star peeler …but let’s back up a bit. First [...]
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