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Posted by Kate on April 1, 2009 12:07 AM
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If you have a random collection of favourite knives it can be difficult finding a single knife block for them all. The Kapoosh Universal Knife Block solves this problem, letting you slot knifes in anywhere. The oval shaped block is filled with thin plastic rods that support your knives however you slide them in. A brilliant way to protect your most used knives, the Kapoosh Knife Block can even hold those important kitchen scissors. With a brushed stainless steel finish accented with a black plastic edge, the Knife Block has a sleek modern style. Available from Lakeland, the Kapoosh Universal Knife Block is £44.03.
Kapoosh Universal Knife Block - £44.03
Posted by Kate on April 2, 2009 12:07 AM
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I love pizza wheels! They are so useful, I use them for cutting Brownies and Rice Krispie Squares too! Only problem is no matter how careful I am, my non-stick trays are getting scratched. Oxo have solved this with their new Good Grips Pizza Wheel. The Wheel features a plastic 10cm circular blade that cuts easy through even thick crusts and cheese yet won’t damage those delicate non-stick coatings. The cheese is even less likely to stick to its slick surface too! The clear plastic wheel reveals the pizza on the other side, creating an unexpected and intriguing effect. Finally the thumb guard and soft grip handle make the Good Grips Pizza Wheel even safer to use. A clever investment from Lakeland, the Oxo Good Grips Pizza Wheel is £5.67
Oxo Good Grips Pizza Wheel for Non-Stick Cookware - £5.67
Posted by Kate on April 3, 2009 12:07 AM
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While I’ve seen combined oil and vinegar bottles before, they are usually complex glass creations that blend two bottles into one. In the Salad Sunrise Oil & Vinegar Set its science that keeps everything separated. It’s simply a fact of physics that oil will float on vinegar. In harnessing this property, designer Arnout Visser has created the Salad Sunrise, a single cylindrical vessel with two spouts. Looking like an exotic laboratory beaker, the Salad Sunrise reveals a magic found in these everyday ingredients. A clever design for modern kitchens, the Salad Sunrise Oil + Vinegar Set is £29.95 from The Design Museum Online Shop.
Salad Sunrise Oil + Vinegar Set - £29.95
Posted by Kate on April 6, 2009 12:02 AM
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We’ve had beautiful weather the last week or so and everyone I know seems to be out in their gardens. Eating outside is a brilliant way to enjoy these warm sunny days, and the French Carafe and Glasses is ideal for serving cool drinks like traditional fresh lemon aid! The neck of the carafe mirrors the shape and detail of the familiar glasses, bringing a new style to familiar forms. This clever design also allows you to stack the glasses in the neck of the carafe so you can carry everything in one hand. Designed by Kaptein Roodnat, each boxed set includes one carafe and four glasses. Perfect for taking outdoors, the French Carafe and Glasses will save you a few trips back and forth from the kitchen. A bargain at £16.50, the French Carafe and Glasses are available from the Design Museum Online Store.
French Carafe and Glasses - £16.50
Posted by Kate on April 7, 2009 12:05 AM
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The new Joseph Joseph collection brings clever modern design to common kitchen gadgets. Their new Spaghetti Measure is a perfect example. Like the shutter on a camera, the Spaghetti Measure uses an adjustable iris to control the portion size. The bright coloured ring has a simple sliding lever that allows you to select between one and four people so you never end up cooking too much. A neat solution to a simple problem, the Joseph Joseph Spaghetti Measure is available from Heal’s.
Joseph Joseph Spaghetti Measure - £6.85
Posted by Kate on April 8, 2009 12:03 AM
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If you gone to effort of making a delicious picnic or outdoor buffet, why eat it with cheap and tacky plastic forks? The V&A Museum has a fabulous alternative in their wooden utensils. Rather than boring plain handles, these utensils recall the decoration of traditional silver flatware. Though made of light disposable wood, these knives, forks and spoons still have a quirky vintage glamour. Available in sets of ten, each utensil set is packaged in a reclosable paper bag featuring a black and white print. Great addition for your alfresco adventures, each ten piece set is £5.00 from the V&A Museum Shop.
Set of 10 Wooden Forks - £5
Set of 10 Wooden Knives - £5
Set of 10 Wooden Spoons - £5
Posted by Kate on April 9, 2009 12:09 AM
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Easter has finally arrived, and for us that usually means a huge family dinner with all the family. With spring finally in the air and family around, it reminds me just how wonderful things are. I guess that explains my fondness for Emma Bridgewater's 'Truly Great' tea towel and tin tray. I've lived in a few countries, and I think the UK doesn't give itself nearly enough credit. I'm not trying to claim the UK is perfect (look at the cricket team for example), but there is nowhere I'd rather live. So celebrate what we have, with these bold and patriotic patterns. Available online from Emma Bridgewater, the handy tea towel and tray offer optimistism and hope in what looks like an uncertain summer.
Union Jack Tin Tray - £6.00
Union Jack Truly Great Tea Towel - £7.00
Posted by Kate on April 10, 2009 12:09 AM
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The best designs aim to enhance your experiences, by appealing to your senses. Beautiful pieces like the Normann Copenhagen Cognac Glasses offer glamorous style, reveal seductive colours and have a fascinating motion while enhancing the luxurious aroma and flavour of cognac. By engaging all your senses these modern glasses become irresistible. They take a simple evening drink and turn it into a multi-sensory experience. While the glasses spin and rock, all the while protecting the delicious amber fluid, you'll be appreciating the bouquet and flavours. A sophisticated and elegant design, a set of two Normann Copenhagen Cognac Glasses are £29.95 from The Handpicked Collection.
Two Normann Copenhagen Cognac Glasses - £29.95
Posted by Kate on April 13, 2009 12:06 AM
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I love wood. It’s natural warmth and sweeping grains bring great character and glamour to the kitchen. Proteak have taken this natural beauty and created a dynamic modern design. Made from FSC-certified teak, the Proteak chopping board features a unique herringbone grain. The slow-grown teak creates a hard wearing surface perfect for serious cooks. A fabulous contemporary design, these stunning Proteak Chopping Boards are available from John Lewis.
Medium Proteak Chopping Board - £85
Large Proteak Chopping Board - £120
Posted by Kate on April 14, 2009 12:03 AM
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With brilliant clean sweeping lines and bright vivid colours, the Joseph Joseph Salad Bowl brings a fresh vitality to your table. The circular bowl sweeps up to create a convenient handle that’s perfect for carrying outside on those warm summer evenings. The large open bowl is ideal for salads, pasta or fruit and its robust plastic form will survive those accidental knocks and bangs. Capturing a futuristic feel with its curving surfaces, the Joseph Joseph Salad Bowl has a casual engaging style. Available online from Heal’s, each Salad Bowl comes with a pair of matching servers.
Joseph Joseph Salad Bowl & Servers - £29.36
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Posted by Kate on April 15, 2009 12:03 AM
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This cute little device by Chef’n makes squeezing fresh juice for recipes that little bit easier. The Juicester’s flared top features both a large and a small contoured reamer and neatly collects the juice in the bottom container. The base is marked with small ml measurements perfect for when you just need a tablespoon of lemon juice, as well as larger measurements up to a 250ml glass of orange juice. You’ll immediately know how much juice you’ve squeezed and can pour it straight into your recipe. Available from Amazon UK for £11.70, the Chef’n Juicester
will make even a bag of oranges quick work.
Chef’n Juicester - £11.70
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Posted by Kate on April 16, 2009 12:00 AM
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Emma Bridgewater’s pottery patterns have a unique quality that charms enthusiastic fans across the country. Now three of her most popular patterns are splashed across matching cutlery, perfect for young and old. These cute utensils have a retro style that compliments the words, spots and hearts decorating the plastic handles. Available in children’s or full size, they may be purchased individually or in single place settings. A must have for Bridgewater fans, the Black Toast Cutlery, Hearts Cutlery, Polka Dots Cutlery are available from Emma Bridgewater online.
Polka Dot Cutlery Set - £20.85
Children’s Polka Dot Cutlery Set - £14.85
Black Toast Cutlery Set - £20.85
Children’s Black Toast Cutlery Set - £14.85
Hearts Cutlery Set - £20.85
Children’s Hearts Cutlery Set - £14.85
Posted by Kate on April 17, 2009 12:03 AM
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I love spring! Yesterday as I rode into Warrington it was wonderfully warm and sunny and the trees were full of gorgeous blooms. The Janice Tchalenko Sunshine Tableware Range instantly reminds me of these lovely spring days. It’s like they capture the joy of a beautiful bank holiday weekend in their gleaming glaze. I think they’ll bring a splash of sunshine to your table even if it’s in the darkest of winter. Designed exclusively for John Lewis, this modern rustic tableware just brings a smile to your day.
Sunshine Cup - £8
Sunshine Footed Bowl - £9
Sunshine Low 24cm Bowl - £15
Sunshine Jug - £23
Sunshine Platter - £25
Sunshine Low 34cm Bowl - £36
Posted by Kate on April 20, 2009 12:07 AM
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Tired of rolling out uneven pastry and dough? Joseph Joseph has created a simple solution with their new Adjustable Rolling Pin. The Joseph Joseph Pin unscrews at each end allowing you to change the grey plastic discs; these grey discs ensure your dough always comes out the right thickness. With three different sizes to select from, you can raise the pin 2mm, 6mm or 10mm from your work surface. No matter how hard you press, you can never roll things too thin. A great item for kids helping in the kitchen, the Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin is £14.95 from PrezzyBox.
Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin - £14.95
Posted by Kate on April 21, 2009 12:01 AM
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These days you could save a lot of money by taking a packed lunch to work instead of buying those pre-packed sandwiches, and Urban Outfitters has a fantastic Marmite Sandwich Box to keep those tasty sarnies from getting mashed on your daily commute. In the famous Marmite colours, this quirky box will certainly protect you lunch from anyone who doesn’t love Marmite! Just big enough for your sandwich, this small box won’t take up much space in your briefcase or handbag. A great British brand on a handy sized box, the Marmite Sandwich Box could help you save your pennies this summer.
Marmite Sandwich Box - £6.00
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Posted by Kate on April 22, 2009 12:06 AM
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If you dream of being the perfect 50s housewife or love vintage inspired fashions, these cute canisters from Next may be your dream come true. In a bold palette of powder blue and vibrant red, these storage canisters will delight you with their kitsch patterns. The perfect compliment for pretty teapots and vintage china, these canisters bring a trendy modern style to vintage charm. Available online from Next, the set of three canisters costs just £15.
Set of 3 Next Storage Canisters - £15
Posted by Kate on April 22, 2009 10:25 PM
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After branching out into new materials, Emma Bridgewater has created some kid-friendly beakers you are sure to love. With a vintage inspired shape, these small glasses feature the same popular patterns found on her famous pottery. Perfect for cool drinks, these durable melamine glasses will survive many accidental knocks and spills. An affordable choice if you've been searching for matching glasses, these pretty beakers are available in Polka Dot, Black Toast & the Hearts patterns. Great for outdoor parties and celebrations, you can pick up these beakers for £4.00 each from Emma Bridgewater Online.
Polka Dot Melamine Beaker - £4.00
Black Toast Melamine Beaker - £4.00
Hearts Melamine Beaker - £4.00
Men at Work Melamine Beaker - £4.00
Dancing Mice Melamine Beaker - £4.00
Union Jack Melamine Beaker - £4.00
Posted by Kate on April 24, 2009 12:02 AM
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Most kitchens could use an extra bit of organisation; a handy place to place important notes, books, keys as well as special ingredients. Inspired by traditional Norwegian kitchen cabinets, Ella’s Kitchen has created a new fantastic shelf unit you’ll love. The Shelf Unit features five scoop-like drawers often used for storing flour and other dry ingredients. The extra tall central shelf is ideal for those tall cook books you collect, while the top is perfect for keeping delicate things safe and out of reach of little ones. Finally there are four hooks at the bottom for hanging tea towels or simply for hanging the back door key on. A fabulous piece of kitchen furniture, the Ella’s Kitchen 5 Scoop Shelf Unit is made from FSC woods by local Shropshire craftsmen.
5 Scoop Kitchen Shelf - £250
Posted by Kate on April 28, 2009 12:04 AM
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If you’ve a grand occasion coming up, like a thirtieth birthday or a special anniversary, these Multi-Tier Cakes offer all the glamour that won’t leave you swamped in leftover cake. These small cakes are much easier to decorate, as there is no need to layer multiple cakes and there is a lot less icing! The double-coated non-stick tin ensures four flawless cakes each time. Available from Lakeland, the Mini Multi-Tier Celebration Cake Tin is £19.99.
Multi-Tier Celebration Cake Tin - £19.99
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Posted by Kate on April 29, 2009 12:08 AM
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With the weather getting warmer, it won’t be long till the kids are calling for some cool icy treats. I love how easy it is to make delicious fruit treats with these reusable silicone moulds. You just pour in juice, smoothie or anything you desire and pop on the lid and toss in the freezer. A brilliant way to avoid additives and extra sugar, kids will love squeezing the ice out of these flexible tubes. Available from Lakeland, the Ice Lolly Moulds come as a pack of two for £7.99.
Two Ice Lolly Moulds - £7.99
Posted by Kate on April 30, 2009 12:00 AM
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