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appliances
Tonight is the opening of the Architects and Designers Building (A&D Building) in New York City.
What is in it for you?
What is great for all of us is that the showrooms at the A&D Building are open to the trade and the public. You will get to see premium products for your home from kitchen and bath accessories, appliances, tiles and furniture.
Stay tuned since Architects and Designers Building will host special events to introduce new products with leading experts and celebrity chefs. I would love to live in New York right now.
Hours
The hours of business are Monday to Friday from 9AM to 5 PM. The Opening Night is Monday, May 19, 2008 from 6 to 9 PM. Check out the A & D Web site for Opening Night RSVP or for the showroom listing.
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HOME decor
TRENDS
HOME + GARDEN
posted @ Monday, May 19, 2008 10:59 AM | Feedback (0)
The high-quality cookware makes a difference when cooking. They last longer but more importantly they will cook better because they distribute heat more efficiently.
A set provides the basic pots and pans that you need on a daily basis. You will add specialized pots as you need them.
Although a superior cookware set can cost a lot, it is money well spent. Cookware in large retail chains go on sale at 50% off a few times a year. So check the store flyers to spot your favorite cookware.
Finishes and base compositions
Copper pots and pans work incredibly well. I like their charming look. But they require too much work to keep their beautiful shine. This is why, stainless steel rules on my house. The only exception is my enameled cast iron Dutch oven by Le Creuset.
My basic cookware set has a copper inlay base. Some higher-end sets have a copper core with a stainless steel finishes. This is the case of the Copper-Core collection by All-Clad. I just added to my wish list.
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COOKING tools
ALL occasions
DINING
GIFT IDEAS
posted @ Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:56 PM | Feedback (1)
Looking at my statistics lately, I noticed that many people are interested by my picture of Jamie Oliver’s wood-fired oven.
What is the appeal?
When I reviewed the Jamie At Home TV show, I put that picture of Jamie Oliver’s behind his fabulous outdoor pizza oven because it summarized what his show is all about.
Every time I watched Jamie Oliver on his Italy odyssey or on Jamie At Home used a wood-fired oven, I was secretly dreaming for extra space so I can install one in my backyard or my kitchen. It is about bringing the authentic cooking taste and feeling.
It has been a while since I made my own pizza. I used to bake my own thin crust pizza from scratch twice a month. For casual entertaining, hosting a Making Your Own Pizza party is always a hit. So imagine if you own a wood burning oven.
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FOOD + drinks
COOKING tools
OUTDOOR living
DINING
HOME + GARDEN
posted @ Saturday, January 26, 2008 3:11 PM
A reader I. sent me an upcoming press document by IKEA announcing their latest collection for 2008. It is almost a scoop since the document is titled Press February 2008. The document was released earlier on the IKEAFANS Web site.
As I told you yesterday, red is strong. And you definitely get that feeling by reading this 68-page document.
I am presenting you the 5 items that were most interesting from a design point of view.
Double-duty purposes
Part of the innovative product includes an armchair that easily unfolds into an extra bed. The top left picture shows the ODDA bed with two pull-out storage containers. This is a practical idea for a small slumber party; so buy more than one. Then a hat and coat stand, storage space and a laundry basket combine in one unit; that is efficient!
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TABLESCAPE
HOME decor
ENTERTAINING
HOME + GARDEN
posted @ Friday, January 04, 2008 12:06 AM | Feedback (0)
The Classic enameled Aga has an interesting story. First this is the invention of Swedish Nobel Prize-winning physicist Gustaf Dalén for his wife.
In 1932, the classic Agas became all British. They are produced in the central English town of Coalbrookdale. For your information, British call our range a cooker.
What makes an Aga so special?
Besides being always manufactured from recycled scrap iron, what distinguish the classic Aga is the fact that you never turn them off.
Nowadays, the latest Aga Intelligent Management System (AIMS) system performs exactly with your lifestyle. A handset programming control means that your Aga can be shut off when you sleep and you preset at what times during the day the range should be ready to operate at normal power.
You will be surprised to hear that there are no switches or dials either. Each component holds at a temperature specific to its task: roasting, baking, simmering, warming or boiling.
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COOKING tools
DINING
posted @ Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:25 PM | Feedback (1)
I discovered the pleasure of slow cooking recipes in the last year. Braising and other slow cooking techniques are great to host stress-free dinner parties.
Dishes that are equally delicious whether they cook longer or not are so practical for at home entertaining. Since the recipe does not require your presence at the stove, you can really enjoy a cocktail or two with your guests. Guests can be late without ruining your meal. Perfect!
I bought a large clay tagine at an annual art & craft show two Christmas ago. I bought a book or two on tagine recipes. And then it hit me, many tagine recipes called for cooking on a stovetop. But I cannot put mine on a stovetop, especially not on a gas stove. Still, I prepared wonderful recipes on the oven with my clay tagine, enough to want more.
My husband asked me a few weeks ago to cook more braises. So, I am looking to replace my clay tagine for one that can go directly on a gas flame. I do not want to be disappointed this time so I start looking for the best one.
After scouring the Net, my short list consists of Le Creuset. I was almost sold on Emile Henry because they made two sizes. I taught Le Creuset tagine (1.5 qt.) was too small to entertain larger groups. I read comments on the Web, some people complain about some spilling problems with Le Creuset. Everybody seems delighted with Emile Henry tagines. That settled my dilemma; I will go for the 2.6 qt (32 cm) Emile Henry Flame Top Tagine.
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COOKING tools
DINING
posted @ Thursday, April 12, 2007 3:12 PM | Feedback (7)