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Archive for December, 2007

Emile Henry Flame-Top Tagine »

Important: We do our best to make sure our reviews are as accurate as possible, but we are only human after all. So when you are ready to buy a product reviewed on our site please click through to the merchant to make sure you are getting the right product with all the features advertised.Emile […]

Catching Up On Some Recipes »

Over the past few days I have been trying out some of the recipes that I have found on various food blogs on the internet.
The first was for Baileys Creme Brulee which I found at the Berry Simple blog. I love Creme Brulee at the best of times but when I saw that this one […]

Get Your Own Lifesize Robby The Robot »

I know this is totally unrelated to cookware but I couldn’t resist posting this. I think we have all heard of Robby The Robot.
Robby has appeared on numerous tv shows, movies and ads since 1956. My most vivid memories of him are from a couple of episodes of Lost in Space but he has also […]

The Hot Gift of Chili »

igourmet 12-oz. Hot Chili Peppers with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What a great gift idea for friends who love the taste of chili.
Chillies are available in a number of varieties from mild to very hot and are used to add heat and flavor to a variety of dishes especially Mexican, Tex-mex and they are also ideal for use […]

Smitten Kitchen - Blog of the Week »

This weeks Blog of the Week is
‘Smitten Kitchen‘
What a great blog we have for you this week. Smitten Kitchen is written by foodie Deb and her husband Alex who assists with the photography.
Deb has some fantastic recipes that are easy to make and a joy to taste.
Apart from all the great cookie recipes why not try […]

Calphalon 10pc Tri-Ply Copper Cookware Set »

Calphalon 10-pc. Tri-ply Copper Cookware Set
Price: $449.95
Calphalon Tri-Ply Copper unites centuries-old culinary tradition with distinctive style. Featuring graceful curves and a stunning combination of expertly finished, tri-bonded metals, this new collection is as beautiful as it is hard-working.
Tri- ply copper cookware has a brushed copper exterior and aluminum inner core that combine for superior conductivity (the […]

Grow Fresh Herbs Indoors »

There is really nothing nicer than having fresh herbs on hand to add to your cooking. I have little pots of herbs standing on my window sill. I like to have fresh parsley, sage, thyme, dill on hand.
The system I have is similar to Emily’s hydroponic system  in that the plants sit in a it’s […]

So this is Christmas… »

Well here we are at yet another Christmas and hasn’t the year just zoomed by.
This year has been pretty quiet as Christmases go. I went out to the shops yesterday and didn’t see the usual rush of people that I would normally see on Christmas Eve. Maybe the rising interest rates are curbing the spending […]

Quality and Performance - All-Clad LTD Cookware »

All-Clad LTD 10 Piece Cookware Set

Perhaps you are looking to update your cookware or maybe you are seeking the perfect gift for a wedding, house warming or other such auspicious occasion -then why not consider giving All-Clad cookware.
For quality and performance you can’t go past All-Clad Ltd cookware which was originally designed for use by professional chefs, however […]

Cookware Review: Emile Henry Flame Top Covered Casserole »

This weeks cookware review is for the Emile Henry Flame Top Covered Casserole.  This is our first ceramic review but we couldn’t resist this versatile little dish that is both attractive and practical.
This casserole has everything - it is dishwasher safe, microwave safe, oven safe and broiler safe. But not only that, you can also store […]