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When living an environmentally friendly life, traditional events can suddenly require careful thought. Take cocktail parties and large family gatherings for example, to serve so many people one is often forced to use disposable plates and cutlery. First Bambu offered their Outdoor Dining Range of bamboo veneer plates and cutlery which provided convenience and strength in an environmentally friendly package. Now Bambu have added bamboo Veneer Sporks to the range. Small dual function utensils, the Bambu Sporks are great for eating one handed while standing at parties. Designed with a scoop at one end and narrow tines at the other, Bambu spork is more practical then your normal fast food sporks. Available in packs of 24, these disposable utensils can be easily composted after use. Clever and convenient, the Bambu Veneer Sporks offer an environmentally friendly solution and a stylish addition to picnics, parties and BBQ's for just £8.50 from Amazon.co.uk
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Posted by Kate on September 3, 2007 12:07 AM
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A new exclusive to the extensive Lakeland selection, the Train Cake Tin creates a magical addition to parties. With an endearing style and some creative decorations the Train celebrations cake will charm young and old alike. Cast from aluminium for even heat distribution, the tin actually forms nine separate mini cakes with sharp defined outlines. When lined up the cars can twist around your table anyway you like. The individual cakes also make it a fabulous cake decorating project for children, where each child can decorate their own car. While an obvious choice for birthdays, this cake is a hit at any occasion. A fantastic and simple way to create magical memories, the Train Cake Tin is just £24.99 from Lakeland.
Posted by Kate on September 4, 2007 12:01 AM
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With a charming rustic style, the Chicken Door Stop adds character while protecting your toes. Made of lovely textured fabrics, the door stop is available in three distinctive styles. Each features a shining rooster comb and beak, while two patterns feature embroidered circles of gleaming coloured thread. Often considered a symbol of the kitchen, the Chicken door stop makes a great gift for rooster and hen collectors. A fabulous kitchen accessory, LucyTom combines a modern flair with home crafted style. Available in Green, Beige and Brown, the Chicken door stop is £34.50 from Emma Bridgewater.
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Posted by Kate on September 5, 2007 12:10 AM
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It's not often you find a truly new and innovative kitchen tool, but the Chef'n Wisecraker is like nothing I've ever seen. A scissor-like gadget, the Wisecracker features unusual crossed 'blades' for cracking sea-food shells. Used for sliding inside the shell, you squeeze the handle to make the SlimShim stretch out into a wide box shape. This cracks the shell from the inside, revealing perfectly exposed meat. For larger claws the red handles can be used to crack the hard shells. Ideal for lobster bakes or preparing crabmeat for recipes, the Wisecracker makes it a quick and easy job to reach the tasty morsels while protecting fingers from sharp edges. With a comfortable soft SavvyGrip, the Wisecraker is even Dishwasher safe. A must have for sea-food and gadget lovers, the Chef'n Wisecracker is £12.00 from Amazon.co.uk
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Posted by Kate on September 6, 2007 12:14 AM
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When in a hurry to iron that shirt as you rush out the door, it's easy to get in the habit of resting your iron on the board or trying to balance it on the soft surface as you adjust something. As close as the iron rest is, it's often just that bit to far out of convenient reach. The new Brabantia Ironing Boards accept this simple fact, and have been designed to accommodate. Each board features a heat resistant 'Parking Zone' where you can safely rest your iron without burning your ironing board cover. A simple but practical solution, Brabantia ensure your ironing board will be bright and brilliant for years. A quality Brabantia product, the Ironing Board has a 10 year guarantee and offers several standard features like and extra wide work top, an adjustable hight suitable for both standing and sitting, and a cover with a foam/viscose layer for optimal ironing. Available in three fresh new patterns: Red Ornament, Titan Oval and Fresh Circles; the Titan Oval is currently available for £69.95 from www.just-brabantia.co.uk.
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Posted by Kate on September 7, 2007 12:05 AM
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A quick and clever way to prepare herbs, the Rev'nChef Fresh Herb Processor chops and mixes in a single action. A hand held gadget, the Rev'nChef doesn't need batteries or power and removes the need for knives and cutting boards. A simple rip cord mechanism sends the blades spinning, ready to chop whatever fresh herbs, garlic or onions you desire. A fantastic way to get the ultimate flavour from your cooking creations, the Rev'nChef releases the full flavour of herbs in a way dried herbs can't. Available with two different blades, the Rev'nChef not only chops but can mix dressings, salsa or tartar sauce. The rubber emulsifying blade also peels garlic with out the fuss or bother. Simple twist open the leak-proof body, choose your blade, add your ingredients, take a firm hold and pull the cord. A multi-functional tool ideal for preparing small quantities with ease, the Rev'nChef Fresh Herb Processor from Chef'n is just £11.46 from Amazon.co.uk.
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Posted by Kate on September 10, 2007 12:08 AM
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A popular addition to today's luxury kitchens, professional style faucets are making a dramatic statement. Featuring a high arching faucet and a distinctive professional style spray, the Abode Alto Professional Kitchen Faucet offers restaurant functionality in a sleek modern form. A smooth geometric design, the Alto Pro has a contemporary elegance that complements modern and transitional kitchens. The high arching spray is wrapped in metal coil which adds a unique texture and detail to kitchen designs. With a long reaching spray hanging over the your kitchen sink, it's easy to rinse every corner or large pans and trays. Combining professional precision and functionality with contemporary faucet designs, the Abode Alto Professional Kitchen Tap is available for £445 from sinks-taps.com.
Posted by Kate on September 11, 2007 12:07 AM
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We all know that children benefit from a well balanced diet full of fruits and veg, but tiny taste buds aren't always so easy to convince. The new 'Food for Thought' by Concentrate endeavours to keep fruit pristine, protected and appetising on your child's daily trip to school. Made of a tough durable plastic, the 'Food for Thought' lunch box features two protective bubbles ideal for apples, oranges and other fruit. This ensures that there are no unsightly bruises or bangs and makes packed lunch fruit much more appealing. The Concentrate Lunch Box also comes with two plastic pots perfect for things like grapes, nuts and raisins. A simple way to promote healthy diets, the Concentrate lunch box makes it easy to switch from manufactured lunch treats to natural fruit snacks. There is even a thermo-spot on the base of the lunchbox which show how cool the food is. When combined with the additional Neoprene Lunchbox Cooler, the 'Food for Thought' ensures that even without refrigeration your food remains cool till lunch time. A fantastic way to promote healthy eating while also improving your child's concentration during lessons, the 'Food for Thought' Lunchbox is just common sense. Available online from John Lewis and SmarterProducts.co.uk, the 'Food for Thought' Lunchbox and the Lunchbox Cooler are just £10 each.
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Posted by Kate on September 12, 2007 12:02 AM
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Sure to impress next time you have friends around for drinks, Cool Jazz adds a clever touch to cocktails and drinks. The Cool Jazz silicone mould creates three different guitar shaped stirrers, for a fun and funky party accessory. Each guitar shaped ice cube is formed around the long plastic stirrer that forms the neck of the guitar. The silicone mould makes it easy to release the ice cube stirrers, meaning there's no need to bang them on the counter or to try and brute force them out. Dishwasher safe, the Cool Jazz Stirrers make evening drinks into a special event. A Fred Party design, the Cool Jazz Stirrers are £9.00 from Urban Outfitters or $7.49 from PerpetualKid.com.
Posted by Kate on September 13, 2007 12:05 AM
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Tired of losing half your garden beneath hanging shirts and sheets? Brabantia have developed an innovative dryer design that offers 25 meters of clothes line in a compact unit that won't take over your garden. The Brabantia Wall Mounted Dryer affixes to an outside wall out of the way, yet its collapsible design ensures it's always ready to use. Easy to open with a single hand, the Brabantia Dryer can hold a full load of washing. A fantastic convenient laundry solution, the Brabantia Wallfix Wall Mounted Rotary Dryer balances garden space with a practical drying design. Featuring a 5 year guarantee, the Brabantia Wallfix Wall Mounted Rotary Dryer is £79 from John Lewis and £74.37 from Amazon.co.uk.
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Posted by Kate on September 14, 2007 12:09 AM
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A new rustic pattern from Wedgwood, Portobello Road brings hand-crafted style to casual dining. Featuring irregular shaped and oversized plates and bowls, the Portobello Road pattern has a comforting warm style. Each piece becomes unique with its own character and charm. The only other decoration is an embossed cameo that adds a distinctive feature to otherwise simple dishes. A quirky tableware design, Portobello Road is a versatile pattern that can be dressed up or dressed down for any occasion. Available in blue, khaki and cream, Portobello offers pale understated colours that let the food take centre stage. Available from Wedgwood.com the Portabello Road dinner plates and pasta bowls are £12; salad plates, soup bowls, mugs are £10.
Posted by Kate on September 17, 2007 12:08 AM
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I know I've been told time and time again: “Tear lettuce, don't cut it!”, but it becomes such a tedious task I always want to reach for the knife. Now with this new Lettuce Knife you can have the quick convenience of a knife with out the brown unsightly lettuce edge. The browning is caused by a chemical reaction between the natural lettuce enzymes and the iron in your metal knife. Choosing a simple way to solve this, the new Lettuce Knife avoids metal entirely. Instead the knife is made from a hard durable plastic. With a hard stay-sharp blade, the Lettuce Knife makes it easy to finely shred lettuce and at 19cm (7.5”) long, the knife can cleanly tackle a whole head at once. Dishwasher Safe and suitable for non-stick surfaces, the Lettuce Knife is an amazing £1.75 from DeCuisine.co.uk. At that price who can resist this simple solution?
Posted by Kate on September 18, 2007 12:08 AM
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After years of minimalist kitchens, bold dramatic patterns are making a return. Known for its decorative style, Britain has often been a source of inspiration. Now the cutting edge fashions of Avsh Alom Gur bring catwalk glamour into your home. The three vibrant and dramatic patterns, are splashed across the fronts of the large Britannia Dynasty range cooker. The bold red of the Cubism range cooker is a fantastic choice for dramatic modern kitchens. The light blue Freedom features beautifully detailed birds in flight, gorgeous for transitional kitchen designs. And finally the golden Identity brings an organic warmth with an irregular seed-like pattern. Adored by foodies and fashionistas alike, these gorgeous large ranges add fantastic glamour and style to contemporary kitchens. The 100cm Couture Range Dynasty is priced at £4,899 from Brittania.
Posted by Kate on September 19, 2007 12:06 AM
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The fantastic classic Dualit Toaster design mixed with the passionate British Marmite brand. Whether you love Marmite or hate it, no one can deny the sophisticated style of this glamorous toaster. With a sharp black and brilliant metal style, this toast is at home in vintage, retro and modern kitchens. Embossed with the distinctive Marmite font, the Dualit Toaster is a fantastic piece of nostalgic design. With a classic elegance that celebrates unique British cuisine, the Special Edition Dualit Marmite Two Slice Toaster is £115 from Heal's.
Posted by Kate on September 20, 2007 12:11 AM
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Dramatic and bold, the avant-guard Zaha Cutlery transforms common eating utensils into sculptural free-flowing forms that demand attention. With these irregular sweeping utensils, eating takes that bit more concentration, turning a normal dinner into a new dining experience. Created by Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid the Zaha Cutlery celebrates fluid organic shapes and shrugs off traditional convention. Beautifully crafted from high quality stainless steel, the Zaha has a firm weight and presence. Sensual and engaging, the new Zaha Cutlery range from WMF makes fine dining an exploration of beauty, form and taste. Currently available from the Design Museum in London, where they are exhibiting Zaha Hadid's visionary work. A Zaha 5 piece cutlery set costs £66.10 at Auravita, or $250 from UnicaHome.com.
Posted by Kate on September 21, 2007 12:02 AM
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Delightful teacups that transport you through the looking glass, the Camouflage Teacup hides a special surprise. Each set comes with a silver saucer accented with a cute frog or elegant dragon fly, and a white ceramic teacup decorated with grass and lily pads. When placed on the saucer, the grasses and lily pads reflect in the silver saucer wrapping around the small creature. Ideal for quiet and relaxing mornings, the Camouflage Teacup offers an engaging design for reflective moments. Available for £12.50 each from Graham & Green, the Camouflage Teacup offers a bright splash of red, green and blue.
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Posted by Kate on September 24, 2007 12:09 AM
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A new addition from the designers of the Scandinavian Kitchen Storage Cabinet, this new Condiment Caddy adds northern style and convenience to your table. Tired of sitting down to dinner with the family only to find you forgot the salt, relish or ketchup? This small segmented tray makes it easy to organise your favourite dinner additions both on the table and in your cupboards. In a single trip from kitchen to table the small caddy ensures you've everything you need. Featuring leather looped handles, the simple wood caddies are available in Norwegian Blue, Stone and Sage for £16.00 from Ella's Kitchen Company.
Posted by Kate on September 25, 2007 12:03 AM
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The problem with so many cooking gadgets is you never have enough room for them all. You end up trying to balance how much you'll use the product versus how big it is. The Holiday from Palson realises this and combines two cooking products into one. Offering both deep frying convenience and a trendy fondue pot, you'll get twice as much use out of the Holiday. Now I'll admit I'm normally wary of any two-in-one product, as generally they do both jobs badly, but the Holiday does seem to be based around a simple mechanism. Both deep frying and fondues require heated bowls, it's only the temperature which is different. I suspect that it may also be handy for heated dips at parties. With a half litre capacity, this little gadget offers extra freedom and creativity for £26.99 from ElectricShopping.com.
Posted by Kate on September 26, 2007 12:01 AM
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Beautiful smooth sweeping wood brings a soft natural charm to the Garlic Crush. Crafted from light wood, the Garlic Crush has a sculptural elegance and tactile form. A gorgeous product of Wales, this simple and elegant mini pestle and mortar has a contemporary warmth perfect for modern and traditional kitchens. Just £7.50 from Blodeuwedd at Face of Flowers, the 9cm Garlic Crush captures a simple Welsh beauty.
Posted by Kate on September 27, 2007 12:07 AM
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A great gift for cooks this Christmas, this complete set of Traditional Norwegian Wooden Kitchen Utensils adds a rustic elegance to kitchens. Capturing the magic of Grandma's home baking, these traditional utensils are still safe for today's modern non-stick pans. With just a touch of colour at the end of each handle, the handles have a simple decorative style. Each utensil set includes 3 mixing spoons of different sizes, 1 Norwegian ladle, 1 set of wooden scissors and a Norwegian whisk. The wooden scissors are perfect for turning meat or sausages in the pan or picking hot items out of the pan. The Norwegian whisk you may quickly find indispensable, as the wood en sticks won't scratch your pans. And finally the large Norwegian ladle is brilliant for serving soups, pies, curries, and vegetables. Available in Antique White, Norwegian Blue and Sage the Traditional Norwegian Wooden Kitchen Utensils Gift Set is £16.50 from Ella's Kitchen Company.
Posted by Kate on September 28, 2007 12:05 AM
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