I started my search for the perfect wok by gathering information about the different materials available: carbon steel, cast iron, and aluminum. Find out which performed best.
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Photograph from Microworks "Stickpecker," a pair of reusable chopsticks from Japanese design studio Microworks recreates the feeling of breaking apart wooden chopsticks with a magnet and features subtle woodpecker and branch designs at the base of the chopsticks. $38 from Tokyomade [via Bree Lundberg] Related Chopsticks Aid, a Fork Attached to Chopsticks Chopsticks + Cutlery = Choplery...
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The milk jug at left, from home-design shop Abitare ($19, from abitareshop.com), mimics the look of a cardboard milk carton—a playful accompaniment to any coffee or tea service. Or, for something a little more mod, check out the see-through glass version from Fred & Friends ($12.68, from Amazon). [via SwissMiss]...
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Squishy Bowls from Guyot Designs. Reduce your waste when eating on the road by making a zero-waste lunch kit. Wisebread gives suggestions on what reusable and travel-friendly products to get, such as stainless steel drinking straws, utensils attached to metal rings, and collapsible bowls and plates. And for special occasions, get some squishy travel shot glasses for cocktails on the go. [via Lifehacker] Related: Serious Green: Plastic-Free Ways to Transport Your Lunch...
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ThinkGeek The Homo Sapiens Caveman Kitchen Tool (also known as a stone club) from ThinkGeek will elevate your kitchen to the highest of culinary standards. This sandstone tool can be used to sharpen knives, grate garlic, and tenderize meat. It's even dishwasher safe—something cavemen would've appreciated during those heady Paleolithic times if they had had dishwashers. It's all yours for $39.99. [via ColdMud] Related: In Videos: Squeez Bacon from ThinkGeek...
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If you need a little more storage and surface space in your kitchen, check out this roundup of movable kitchen islands and carts at The Haystack Needle. [via The Kitchn]...
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The Swissarmius from Art. Lebedev Studio is a cutlery holder made to look like the base of a giant Swiss Army knife. You can't buy it (yet) but it looks like a cute idea. [via Coldmud] Related: Grill Grid...
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Example of "tallboys" and "huggers" from the Novelty Salt and Pepper Shakers Club For some reason I feel better knowing that such a thing as the Novelty Salt and Pepper Shakers Club exists. Although the website doesn't look like it's been redesigned since the mid-90s, it's up to date; there's information about their upcoming convention this July in Knoxville, Tennessee, and you can check out recent photos of shakers in their newsletter. Brush up on your shaker lingo with this handy guide to shaker designs (I'm a fan of the "huggers"). If you feel at home while browsing the site, joint the club! Related Salt-n-Pepa Salt and Pepper Shakers Cute Salt and Pepper Shakers How to Make Nesting Doll...
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This illustration by Natalie Dee is an accurate representation of how I feel when faced with a confusingly elaborate place setting. I can already sense the mocking from my dining partners for my unfamiliarity with bread screws. Related It's All Made of Foam 'Sitting in This Bottle Since 2003'...
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FX Cuisine François-Xavier of FX Cuisine shows some of the "culinary artifacts" he recently got from Japan, including the scissor-like doohickey above. What is it used for? See the answer after the jump....
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