I find it really frustration when I need to measure out herbs and spices and can’t find a measuring spoon that is slim enough to fit into the jar. Usually I take a guess at the amount and hope for the best.

Well you and I know longer have to guess because Amco have developed a set of slimline measuring spice spoons that will fit into the smallest of spice jars.

This set of beautiful measuring spoons is made from quality 18/10 heavy gauge stainless steel. So not only do they look good, you know they are going to last you a long time.

Apart from the fact the these extra slim spice spoons will fit easily into even the smallest of spice jars., the spoons have a  pointed end which you will find invaluable for digging out those spices that have hardened in the bottom of the jar.

This set of 6 spice spoons includes:

•   1   Tsp.
• 3/4  Tsp.
• 1/2  Tsp.
• 1/4  Tsp.
• 1/8  Tsp.

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When you are cooking Asian or Indian food the recipe often calls for a small quantity of lime juice.

So rather than pull out your large citrus juicer, here is a gadget for those times when you just need a little lime juice.

The Amco 8-in. Two in One Juicer is designed to juice either lemons or limes quickly and efficiently.

The  two in one juicer gives you pure juice without any pips or pulp, just lovely clear juice.

The juicer has a movable, dual sided center plate  and you use the larger side when you want lemon juice and the smaller side when you want lime juice. How easy is that!.

The Amco Two in One Juicer is made from enameled aluminum, it measures 8 inches so it is an easy size to handle and it is dishwasher safe so clean up is a breeze.

This is another of those must have kitchen accessories that once you have it you will wonder how you managed without it.

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All-Clad is synonomous with quality and the Cop-r-Chef Braiser is no exception.

With a 4 quart capacity, this braiser is large enough to cook a meal for a big family or for when you are entertaining.

The domed lid seals in the moisture allowing the steam to return to the pan, keeping in all the moisture and flavour.  And because the lid is domed you will find that the braiser allows you to easily fit in those larger cuts of meat.

The Cop-r-Chef braiser has an extra thick copper exterior with an inner core of pure aluminum not only on the bottom but also up around the sides for fast, even heating and the interior has a polished 18/10 stainless steel finish which will not react with food.

There are  2 stay-cool handles on the side of the pan that are  attached with non-corrosive rivets.

This Cop-r-Chef braiser is beautifully finished so once you have taken it from the stove or the oven, it is stylish enough to serve at the table.

To keep your braiser looking good, hand washing is recommended.

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 ’Shaken not stirred, Mr Bond’.

For the cocktail lover here is a cocktail shaker that is designe to keep your cocktail mix really cold. Simply pop the shaker in your freezer 30 minutes before your party and you will be able to pour chilled drinks without having to use ice. So you and your guests can enjoy your drinks at full strength as without the ice there is nothing to dilute the taste.

The shaker has an integrated strainer plus a rubber ring to ensure that the lid is tightly sealed so there are no leaks.  The Nambe Thermal Retaining cocktail shaker has a 500ml capacity and is FDA approved for use in food preparation.

This attractive helix shaped, thermal retentive cocktail shaker is made from Nambé metal which has three times the cold retention of common metals.

Nambé metal was developed in New Mexico in 1951, and it is an alloy that has the luster of silver while containing no lead, pewter, or silver. The metal is hand-moulded into the desired shape then it is ground, buffed, and polished to a brilliant shine which will never tarnish, crack, chip or peel.

Hand washing is recommended for this shaker that is made in the U.S.

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An elegantly designed condiment set that is made from wood and Nambé metal.

This Nambé Trio Condiment Set is ideal for snacks, cocktail accoutrements, sauces and pickles. The metal bowls can be chilled or heated to compliments whatever it is you want to serve in them.

The cherrywood tray means you can easily carry the condiment set to the table or out to the barbecure table if you are entertaining outdoors.

 This aluminum based alloy is handcrafted at the Nambé foundries in the Sangre dè Cristo Mountains of Santa Fe. Each piece is polished until it resembles high-luster silver, however it doesn’t contain any silver. Nambé metal retains temperature similar to cast iron although it doesn’t have any iron or lead included in the mix.

Nambé metal is quite amazing really, it is foodsafe, can be placed in the freezer, on the stovetop and it also withstands grill temperatures. and on top of all that, it won’t ever tarnish.

It is recommended that to take care of your Nambé Trio Condiment Set you should hand wash it with soapy water and dry thoroughly.

Because these pieces are individually handcrafted no two pieces are exactly alike, and slight imperfections may occur due to the molding process.

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Made in Italy, by Ruffoni, this exquisite Copper Risotto Pot has been hand hammered into the perfect shape for making risotto.

Evaporation is encouraged by the low sides of the pot and the wide surface helps the liquid to be absorbed. There is a wooden risotto spoon included that has a hole in the center so that as you stir the risotto the liquid is absorbed into the rice.

The Ruffoni Copper Risotto Pot is made from copper which is an excellent heat conductor and the tin lined interior will not react with the food.

Once the risotto is cooked you can pour it from the pot to your bowl using the spout on the side.

The pot has a solid cast iron riveted handle so that you have full control of the pot while you are transferring the risotto to the serving bowl., or for carrying the pot to the table for serving.

The Ruffoni copper risotto pot comes in two sizes:

 Medium  - which has a 16 cup capacity and measures 11″ diameter 3 1/2″ deep 10 1/2″ high with handle

Large - which has a 26 cup capacity 13 5/8″ diameter 4″ deep 11 5/8″ high with handle.

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Nordic Ware have a great range of cook n store products and this 10 inch pie pan is one of the range.

Now with the aluminum Nordic Ware pie  pan with storage lid you can keep you pie in the same container that you baked it in, to either transport it to a function or simply store it in the fridge.

No more having to transfer your delicious pie into another container with a cover or having to use cling wrap or aluminum wrap to cover the pie dish and taking the chance of it tipping over and becoming a crumbled mess.

The cover is airtight so your pie will remain nice and fresh and maintain its tasty flavor.

With Thanksgiving and Xmas approaching you may even find that you need more than one covered pie pan to keep all your pies fresh. 

The Nordic Ware pie pan would also make a great xmas gift for your pie making friends.

Dishwashing by hand is recommended to keep your pie pan in good condition.

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With the festive season almost upon us its time to bring out the decorative cake pans.

Nordic Ware have an excellent range of bundt cake pans.

Founded in 1946, Nordic Ware is a family-owned, American manufacturer of innovative kitchenware, bakeware, microwave and barbecue cookware.  And there range of Bundt pans is unsurpassed for quality and style.

You will find a pattern of bundt pan to suit almost any occasion and with this delightful fairytale cottage you will be able to make and decorate a cake to delight the kids for their birthday or for the upcoming xmas celebration.

And if you are entertaining a crowd of family and friends at xmas why not consider making this stand up 3D snowman as a centrepiece for the party table.

Not that there is any reason why you can’t make this delightful Snowman cake any time of the year.

The pan has a  10 cup capacity.

Here are some other bundt pans that will fit the bill for entertaining during the festive season, or in fact any time of the year.

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It’s time to Party!Party!Party!!

And what better way to entertain than with this stainless fondue set by All Clad.

It has a ceramic insert which allows you to melt a variety of sauces making it ideal for  cheese fondue or chocolate dipping sauce and that’s because the ceramic helps to prevent the food from burning. 

The outer fondue pot is made from 18/10 stainless steel so you know it will heat quickly and evenly. 

And just so your guest don’t get confused with which fork is theirs, the top of each fondue fork is color coded.  There are six slots in the pot so that you can slip your fork into a slot and it stands in an upright position.

The fondue pot has a 3-qt. capacity and the six, color-coded fondue forks, a stand and a sterno burner are included in the package.(the fuel is not included).

You know when you are buying All-Clad that you are buying quality, durability, functionality and just plain good looks.

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Here are probably some little known facts about Honey and Cinnamon.

NOTE: The owners of this website do not take responsibility for the claims quoted in the article. However, as both products are natural there is little likelihood of anyone suffering any side effects unless they are allergic to either product.

A mixture of honey and cinnamon can relieve a number of ailments, and as honey is  produced in most of the countries of the world that means that a large percentage of the population can have access to this inexpensive medicinal product.

Modern Scientists accept that Honey is a very effective medicine  that can be used without any side effects for all kinds of ailments.

A Canadian magazine, The Weekly World News, provided a list of ailments that can be aided by taking honey and cinnamon,  in its issue dated 17 January,1995.

HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, spread on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast.

The honey and cinnamon reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and may protect people from having a heart attack. And for anyone who has already had an attack, by following this practice, they may be less likely to have another attack in the near future.

Regular use of the honey and cinnamon paste on bread relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. With age the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and become clogged, honey and cinnamon revitalizes the arteries and veins. In America and Canada, some nursing homes treated patients successfully using this procedure.

ARTHRITIS:
To relieve arthritis take one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder daily, morning, and night.

If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.

Recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University on 200 patients who were given a mixture of one tablespoon honey mixed with a half teaspoon cinnamon powder before breakfast each day showed that within a week, 73 of those patients were totally relieved of pain. And within a month, almost all the patients who previously could not walk or move around because of their arthritis started walking without pain.



BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder and relieves the symptoms.

CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of cinnamon powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a patient with high cholesterol , was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours.

 As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information reported in The World Weekly News, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This  will cure most chronic coughs, colds, and clear the sinuses. (Only-Cookware: This one I tried and it did work).

UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:
According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that if honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks.

Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral Diseases.

INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ‘ Ingredient’ which kills influenza germs and relieves patients from nasty flu symptoms.

LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age.

Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day.

 It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increases and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old. (Only-cookware: Well I’m not too sure about the claim of a 100 year old doing the work of a 20 year old).

PIMPLES:
Make a paste using three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before going to sleep at night and wash it off the next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:
Mix up a potion of honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts and apply on the affected parts to cure eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:
On a daily basis, both in the morning, a half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water.

If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person.  Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet. (Only-Cookware: This is definately on the list of things to try)



FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey helpful to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible.

Research undertaken by Dr. Milton, shows that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder taken daily, after brushing  in the morning and again in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

BAD BREATH:
People of South America, first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restore hearing.

Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon spread on it. Hmm delicious.

Well there you have it. As I said at the beginning, honey and cinnamon may not turn out to be a cure all but its healthy, tasty and most of all natural.