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Archive for November, 2008

presto-electric-potato-peelerWe all know the frustration of having to peel lots of potatoes with one of those dinky little peelers. They are great for when you only have a couple of potatoes to peel, but if you are preparing home made chips or a large quantity of mashed potatoes then you want something a little more robust and that will peel bigger quantities at a time.

Well this is where the  Presto 02905 Peel-A-Meal Electric Peeler  comes in handy. This is a much faster and easier way to peel up to two pounds of potatoes in only one to four minutes. Talk about labor saving.

But the beauty of the Presto peel a meal peeler is that you can also peel apples when you are making a delicious apple pie for dessert.

The cover is see through so you can keep a check to see when the food is peeled.

This handy kitchen accessory can also be used to dry lettuce and spinach, well any leafy vegetable because there is a bonus salad spinner attachment included with the peeler.  So you can also dry off those gourmet lettuce leaves for that interesting side salad.

Features of the Presto Peel a Meal Electric Peeler:

*  The bowl and peeling disc can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher
*  You can peel up to two pounds in only 1 – 4 minutes
*  The cord stores neatly in the base when you are not using the peeler.

Where Can I Buy Presto Peel a Meal Electric Peeler?
Unbeatable Sale
Amazon.com

waechtersbach-plum-four-piece-boxed-place-settingFor around 170 years Waechtersbach of Germany have manufactured dinnerware in the most brilliant colors.

Their unique, special glazes create a finish that will look attractive in your kitchen.

This functional dinnerware has accessories to compliment each color range.

There are large serving bowls, seasonal mugs, salt and pepper shakers  and butter servers, all of which would make excellent gifts for those special occasions such as a housewarming, engagement present or Xmas present.

I really love the look of the purple set but it is so hard to choose which color to pick.

The set also comes in plain white which is always a favorite as it goes with any decor.

nigella-lawson-measuring-cupsTonight was family dinner night at my house. We had beef bourginon with rice for the main course. My daughter, Varinia, brought the appetizers, cheese platter, olives, kabana, tapinade and quince jam to serve with crackers and my grandaughter, Ishta, brought the ingredients to make a dessert that was just amazing and everyone went back for seconds.

She got the recipe from Nigella Lawson on You tube and made a small variation to what is essentially a very easy dessert called Eton Mess.

Because there were 8 of us for dinner, Ishta doubled the recipe.

The ingredients that Ishta used are as follows:

  • 2 bottles of cream beaten with 1 tsp of vanilla essence and 1 tsp raw sugar.
  • 1 pavlova base
  • 3 punnets of strawberries soaked with 6 tsp pomegranate juice, 4 tsps of caster sugar and 4 tsps of balsamic vinegar which just cuts the sweetness.
  1. Prepare the strawberries ahead of time, a couple of hours is probably enough.
  2. Slice the strawberries and pour over the pomegranate juice.
  3. Whip the cream with a tsp of vanilla essence and 1tsp of sugar (optional-this is our family’s preference) until it is light and fluffy
  4. Crumble in the pavlova and stir through the beaten cream
  5. Fold the strawberry mix through the cream and meringue mix – add to glasses and serve.

I was talking to friends at work the next day and they have seen the same base recipe using other fruits such as blackberries, blueberries and even nuts.



Over dinner we discussed among other things, Nigella Lawsons recipes and her range of kitchen accessories including the functional and very handy ceramic measuring cups that resemble teacups with their wide mouth, shown at the top of the page.There is a set of four and the measurements ,in both ounce and metric conversions, are written on the inside of the rim.

The set includes the following:

  • 1/4-cup.
  • 1/3-cup.
  • 1/2-cup.
  • 1 cup.

The Nigella Lawson 4-pc. Lavender Measuring Cup Set is a limited edition set created as a special offer to raise money to support young women with breast cancer. The royalties from this set are donated to the Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care (registered charity no. 1017658) along with an additional royalty from Bliss.

Review: Snow River Carving Board with Gripping Ring

snow-river-carving-board-with-gripping-ringNow this is a great idea. How many times have you started to carve up something and have it slip out from under you?

The Snow River Carving Board prevents that from happening with its unique gripping ring that holds that piece of meat firmly in place as you cut.

The gripping ring is made from stainless steel and is removable so it makes it easy to clean up.

Around the edge of the board is a drip trough to collect all the drippings from the meat so they don’t end up all over your counter.

The board is made of northern hardwood and measures 18 x 14 x 1inch.

Currently cooking.com are holding a special on this item with 20% off but it is only valid until 18 December 2008 so you’ll want to get in quick if you want to get it at the reduced price.

This would make a great gift for Christmas.

Want to Read More Reviews?

You can read more reviews for the Snow River Carving Board at Cooking.com

WHERE CAN I GET THE BEST PRICE?

We found the best price at Cooking.com

John Boos Pro Prep Butcher Block Table

john-boos-pro-prep-butcher-block-tableJust imagine having extra workspace in your kitchen with pot hanging hangers and a utensil drawer.

John Boos & Co was founded in 1887 and is the oldest industry in Effingham, Illinois.  Their butcher blocks and kitchen furniture  are much sought after by butchers, restaurants and they have even provided a table for the White House kitchen.  You can’t get much more of a recommendation than that.

The work surface of the John Boos Pro Prep Butcher Block Table is made from end grain hard maple. so its is kind on knives and is resistant to nicks and gouges. So you know that you are buying a table that looks good, is totally functional and will last you a long time.

Features of the John Boos Pro Prep Butcher Block Table:

  • Solid Hard Maple
  • Stainless Steel Towel Bar
  • 4″ End Grain Work Surface
  • Stands 36″ High
  • Optional Pot Rack, Utensil Drawer, Casters

John Boos & Co  butcher blocks and cutting boards are used by many celebrity chefs such as Charlie Trotter, Ming Tsai, Paul Kahan, Susan Spicer at Bayona Restaurant in New Orleans, and Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feninger at Border Grill in Santa Monica, California, their products are also used by Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse from”THE FOOD NETWORK” tv show.

Here are some more John Boo’s products that have the same excellent quality and functionality for your home:



Where Can I Buy the John Boos Pro Prep Butcher Block Table?
MetroKitchen.com

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