Tired of dull knives in your kitchen? Take a look at this sleek, three phase knife
Water Knife Sharpener
sharpener. Made with ceramic to put a clean edge on your blades in no time. Uses water to keep the ceramic clean to give you the best results possible.
Get your water knife sharpener here.
"Sweet Petites" Aprons from the HipHostess.com
With the holiday season quickly approaching, all the mommies around here are taking a few more weeks to gather the thoughts before we gather for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holiday cooking has always been big in my family, and with my first little girl on the way, I plan on passing that tradition on to her. So, I plan on ordering her one of these fantastic “Sweet Petites” aprons – so she can wear one just like all the other ladies in the family. In fact, she can even have one to match mine!
Get your little cooking diva a “Sweet Petite” apron by visiting the HipHostess.com!
Bento Box Lunch Box from Laptoplunches.com
Back to school season is here. I think I just heard a hallelujah chorus from neighboring Mom’s as the school bus pulled away. Their backpack is full of supplies and their lunch box is full of throw away ziplock bags.
What if you had a greener (and healthier way) to be sure your little ones tummy was full at lunch? Checkout these Bento Box inspired lunch boxes from LaptopLunches.com.
According to their website:
Laptop Lunches are American-style bento boxes designed to help families pack nutritious, environment-friendly lunches for school, work, and travel. Our sustainable lunch containers–which come with a book of healthy lunch ideas and lunch making recipes–are reusable, recyclable, and dishwasher safe. Our lunchboxes, recently featured in both Parents and O Magazine, do not contain phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), or lead.
What more could a green Mom or Dad want? You can get your very own here.
Insulated Ice Cream Container
Last weekend, Laura made some of the best homemade ice cream that I’ve ever tasted. It tasted great and had the perfect consistency. Honestly, I think it was heaven sent.
I’ll try to get her to post the recipe here soon.
Meanwhile, I’ve found a cool insulated ice cream container. It would be absolutely perfect for taking some of that great homemade ice cream on a picnic!
It costs $12.95 at spoonsisters.com
Via: Totally Tabletops.
A No Mess Cutting Board
One of the worst parts about cutting veggies, is the mess that collects on the cutting board. If you’ve got many vegetables to cut, you’re sure to end up with a giant pile of peels, seeds, and other undesirables, right in the middle of your cutting board. Stopping in the middle of cutting your veggies to remove the waste is a real inconvenience.
This Cut & Collect Chopping Board from Joseph Joseph allows continuous chopping, by including a drawer for waste. Just sweep the undesirables off into the drawer while chopping. After you chopping is finished, you can remove the drawer, trash or compost the scraps, and wash the drawer and cutting board.
I love this … I’ve gotta have one!
Southern Food & Wine Fest
I am admittedly jealous that there is no way to get to Nashville this weekend. Starting July 31st and running until August 2nd, your favorite Food Network hosts will be at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel doing wine tastings, cheese parings, demos, and much more.
Being a Food Network junkie myself, I was slightly heartbroken when I found out they were going to be so close. I didn’t even hear about this show until today. To add to my heartbreak was that I heard Alton Brown would be there too. Out of all of the Food Network lineup, he is my favorite – hands down. Yes, I know he explains things down to the science. I still enjoy it. It is like Sesame Street for adults.
Hopefully, they will post some recipes or something from the show. If they do, I will be sure to post them on here for you to see.
If you decide to go, please tell Alton that I said “hello” and leave me a comment on your favorite parts.
Learn more about the Southern Food & Wine Festival here.
Oustanding In The Field
I just stumbled across a post on another blog about a dining experience called “Outstanding In The Field.” The pictures seemed interesting, so I decided that I needed to learn more.
Basically, “Outstanding In The Field” is a dining tour that travels the world (although most of their stops seem to be in the US.) They assemble local farmers, artisans, producers, and diners, for what appears to be a fantastic outdoor meal. The meals appear to take place outdoors most of the time, and are usually on a farm, vineyard, or at some other interesting location. Additionally, the meals are most always prepared by a well-respected local chef.
Think of it as a super-high-class picnic, where you don’t need to bring a basket!
I was a little dissapointed to find that they don’t have any 2009 stops in or around Memphis, so that rules out Laura and I participating locally. However, they are stopping in Atlanta this September, so maybe it would make for a good excuse to take a road trip to see my sister that lives there.
If you’d like to attend, you can make reservations through their website. Be forwarned though … it’s a little spendy. According to their website:
The price of the dinners range from $180 to $220 per person, which includes a five course meal with wine pairings, all gratuities, producer discussions, and a tour of the farm. Prices are determined based on location remoteness, the chef’s menu, producers’ needs, necessary staffing, and total size of the event.
Hip Demi Style Apron
Everyone has seen the pictures of “Betty Homemaker” of in 1950’s. She is in the kitchen, looking happy, and had a fabulous apron! Now – fast forward to 2009! Aprons aren’t just found in restaurant kitchens anymore. These Demi Style Aprons found on thehiphostess.com are a must-have for every hostess.
Made from beautiful fabrics that are machine washables, you can have a trendy apron and not a over-used piece of material hanging from your waist. Made to fit most and has a cute scalloped edge – this apron is an essential for every hip homeowner.
You can get your aprons here. They offer them in a many styles and colors. Oh yea, they make awesome housewarming gifts!
Magnetic Spice Rack
Hard to find that spice jar in your cabinet that is chocked full? Check out this easy to use Magnetic Spice Rack from Chiasso.com! I have seen a similar product in use on Elton Browns’ Good Eats television program on FoodTv and wondered where I would acquire one for myself.
It mounts on the inside of your cabinet and all of the spice containers have a magnet on the back of them. You simply press the container to the metal and off you go. The tops of the containers are made of glass for easy-to-see contents. No more searching for the garlic powder bottle! The rack is fairly affordable at only $118.00.
A magnetic spice rack is just what every hip homeowner needs!
Instant Wine Chiller
Table set? Check. Appetizers ready? Check. Wine chilled to perfection? Uh-oh.
Everyone has those moments. The guests to your well-planned dinner party are just minutes away and wouldn’t you know… you forgot to chill the wine or beverages of choice. Don’t worry. In the freezer you have this handy Ravi Instant Wine Chiller. Basically, you insert the frozen funnel type thing into the mouth of the wine bottle, vodka bottle, or whatever your beverage of choice is. Then, TA-DA your wine is chilled while you are pouring and you are the talk of the town with your ingenious gadget that every great host or hostess will want!
Get your Instant Wine Chiller here. Do you already have this product? Tell us what you think about it!