The whisk is more than a tool for aeration. Useful for making sauces, emulsions and more, it is one of the home kitchen’s greatest multitaskers. Here is some information for selecting and making the most of this apparatus, which dates to medieval times.
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Is your work mug just as boring as all your coworkers' mugs? Stand out with one of these: a heat-sensitive Hot Cold Mug whose colors change depending on the temperature of your beverage or this bright-yellow mug that illustrates the sexiness of reading (and, no, it does not reveal anything more than what you already see). [Hot Cold Mug via Swissmiss]...
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We've seen the spork (spoon-fork) and splayd (spoon-blade), but behold the glory of the Knork (knife-fork). As the Washington Post revealed today, inventor Mike Miller was just sick and tired of sawing his hot slice of pizza with a pedestrian fork. To date, he's already sold about one million Knorks ($6 each)....
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This Monday the James Beard Foundation Greens is hosting a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. Mind you, the deed was not officially done until December 5th of 1933, with the ratification of the 21st amendment, but by golly, if the James Beard Foundation has sanctioned the early celebration of this momentous occasion, who am I to quibble? Nobody, that’s who, and thus, I will be eagerly joining in the festivities on Monday evening. So, it is in the spirit of this event, with free flowing libations in mind, that I decided to introduce you to some of my very favorite drinking companions: bottoms up shot glasses....
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Oven mitts shouldn't just be utilitarian—they can also be pretty! Check out Design*Sponge's oven mitt roundup for ideas on where to get your next mitt....
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Though I rarely used it to make crepes, for which it performed rather poorly, I had always appreciated the design of my flimsy, nonstick crepe pan. As it was, it mostly just made for a great quesadilla toasting pan, its short sides making it easier to maneuver and flip without losing filling. But in my mind’s eye—much heavier and made of a material capable of maintaining heat—the pan’s wide, shallow form became a stage on which perfectly cooked pancakes flipped and crisp-skinned fish fillets sizzled. When, a few weeks ago, I found myself in a kitchen shop looking right into the expansive face of an inexpensive carbon steel crepe pan, there was no resistance....
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AZE Design's "Messy Tablecloth" celebrates the fun of a haphazard meal by featuring stitched outlines of plates and utensils along with a surprise spill. [via swissmiss]...
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Are you using your parchment paper to its fullest potential? If not, you will after reading The Los Angeles Times feature on parchment paper's many uses....
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Show off your favorite election '08 candidate while you're cooking with these patriotic aprons over at CafePress, whether you're a Hillary, Obama, McCain or Romney supporter. [Via The Kitchn]...
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Kitchen double-duty: decorate and save room with these Chain-Link Cups, which conserve space conveniently by way of magnets. Check 'em out over at IN/ALT, which includes more fun and innovative tableware. [Via Fun and Food]...
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