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Cuisine is….

Brandie @ Joy of the Kitchen — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:00:35 +0000

“Cuisine is when food tastes like itself.”

I could not agree more.

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Spice Heaven

Brandie @ Joy of the Kitchen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:36:58 +0000

My spice rack is ready for an upgrade: Brandie’s Spice Rack 2.0. So, I’ve been cruising around checking out how other people organize their racks. Two of my favorites are this vintage inspired rack and this wall-mounted version. However, I also found all the gorgeous eye candy below. So, if you’re ready to creatively upgrade your spice rack, check out these options and see if one inspires you.

photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/enigmachck | CC BY 2.0

photo by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mellis | CC BY 2.0

photo by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/taste-buzz | CC BY 2.0

photo by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mckaysavage | CC BY 2.0

photo by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirrilyrobert | CC BY 2.0

photo by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sudhamshu | CC BY 2.0

Ok, so maybe my spice rack won’t look like this, but how gorgeous is this?!

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A Slow Cooker To Love: All-Clad’s Deluxe Slow Cooker

Brandie @ Joy of the Kitchen — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:57:31 +0000

I must admit I have a little infatuation with a slow cooker. It’s not just any slow cooker, mind you. This is the Deluxe Slow Cooker from All-Clad, and I’m a little twitter-pated. Here’s why: Layers of flavor. Any cook worth their weight will tell you that flavor comes from layers. Saute, caramelize, deglaze – this makes good cookin’ good lookin’. This slow cooker can go on the stovetop, which means all those lovely bits come stay with the food. Saute onions, garlic, sear your roast, fire up the slow cooker and you’ve got one yummy dinner on the way! Stovetop, Slow Cooker + Oven. This little beauty also goes in the oven, and from the looks of it, I wouldn’t mind putting it on the table. That’s one fabulous multi-tasker! (Alton Brown would be so proud!) So, I’m just sending out this message to the universe. I am in love with this slow cooker. Couldn’t hurt, right?

Like it? Get it HERE on Amazon.

(photo courtesy Williams-Sonoma)

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Wordless Wednesday: Thanks

Brandie @ Joy of the Kitchen — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:18:35 +0000

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Kitchen Chandelier… Oooh Pretty!

Brandie @ Joy of the Kitchen — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:00:19 +0000

Don’t ask my why, but I WANT this. Don’t you think it would be cute hanging above my kitchen island? LOVE it!

Kitchen Utensil Chandelier from Oobject.com

Is there something you are oogling over for your kitchen? Do share!

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Measuring In Style: Lookee what I found!

Brandie @ Joy of the Kitchen — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:00:54 +0000

I’ve been on a scavenger hunt. A while back, I was at my local Sur la Table (or surfing their website) and I found the Nigella measuring teacups and spoons. Ok, they were CRAZY cute but of course I didn’t buy them on the spot. However, I kept thinking about them and decided that I wanted them. BAD. However, they disappeared from the face of the planet. So, I shed the proverbial tear and moved on. *sigh*

Happy little discovery.

Then a few days ago, my husband asked me what I’d like for my birthday and Christmas this year (since the two are within 5 days of each other). So, I started making my wish list. I was adding some cool stuff (like the new Barefoot Contessa cookbook) and thought I would take a shot in the dark at finding my long lost measuring teacups and spoons. And lookee what I found!

Soak in the utter fab style…

Yes, I DID giggle like a school girl. How cute are these? They make me want to bake and cook (more). What I love is they are so cute to look at and so useful at the same time. These little beauties are welcome to sit out on my counter anytime!

Do you have a favorite kitchen utensil with some serious style?

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Pumpkins + Halloween Memories

Brandie @ Joy of the Kitchen — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:28:43 +0000

How was your Halloween?

I’m not too big on the whole Halloween thing, but I do love the little guys in their costumes. So cute! Most people give out candy, but we do it a little differently. We pass out cookies and packets of hot chocolate. It was a hit a few years ago, and we’ve been doing it ever since!

We had a great Halloween, and hope you did too! Now looking forward to Thanksgiving…. the holiday that’s all about food, family, friends and being thankful.

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