Archive for the ‘Kitchen’ Category

Oh so many martini glasses

martini glasses

So I’m not the biggest drinker in the world, especially when it comes to anything other than beer. So how can I possibly be an authority on martini glasses? Because I’ve sold alcohol before! Yes, I used to work in a restaurant and had to know all about martinis, in addition to the zillions of other drinks out there. Since I’ve been sober in all my dealings with martini glasses, then I’m probably a better authority on it than anyone.

Organize your kitchen for good

Kitchen hutches

If you are a normal human being, chances are your kitchen could probably use some organization. Especially if you have a smaller home or an apartment, your kitchen can get cluttered easily. It’s time to organize your kitchen once and for all. Here’s what you can do to get that tidy kitchen you’ve always wanted.

Tablescape tips for your comfort meals this fall

Celestial Seasonings Holiday tea

Fall is my favorite season. I love snuggling up in doors next to the fireplace, with warm throw blankets and having comfort meals. If you are planning on preparing many holiday meals for your family and friends this fall, why not complement them with a festive tablescape? Here are some tips on how to do it.

A blog interview: Rock my palate

              Food blogs are one in a million on the internet so when I find a good one to follow, it’s definitely something to be shared. Raised in an Americanized Asian family, Kristen Werner started her culinary adventure 11 years ago, sampling everything from traditional Asian cuisines to raw foods (mainly seafood). Her penchant for choosing discreet but tasty joints makes her blog a must-follow for foodies living in the South Bay. __________________________________________________________   1.      When did you start your blog and what inspired…

Household uses for a baker’s rack

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Looking for alternative shelving in your house? Perhaps you need something that you can use to help organize your vintage 1980s collection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Star Wars toys. You know, the ones where you paid hundreds of dollars for at the local garage sale? Yah, it’s about time to start getting those organized. You know you’ve been procrastinating so why not choose a baker rack to help you organize the various rooms in your house? Although you might be wondering how an item originally intended for bakers…

How to disguise your man-cave for a date

pink tablecloth

So you’re a bachelor and you have no idea what colors look good together, and you have a hot date soon. Like a fool, you invited her over for dinner, what to do? Nobody really wants to see your mancave, sorry. So what do you do to clean up? If you have a decent color scheme, she might overlook the cruder aspects of your kitchen, like your big bag of cheese balls or the pile of dishes in the sink. Here are some color ideas that she may love. Red…

How to have an indoor barbeque

delonghi indoor smokeless grill

Barbeques are a favorite activity of mine, and I’ve always hated when a perfectly good weekend is ruined by bad weather. How will I barbeque in the rain? Luckily, I eventually figured out that poor weather doesn’t mean I can’t have a barbeque, I’ll just have to do it indoors! Sound crazy? Maybe, but hear me out. All you need are a few different kitchen accessories, and it’s really not that hard. Indoor grill Indoor grills are something I found when I first started out my adventure into indoor barbequing….

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