"Cuisine is when food tastes like itself." I could not agree more.
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...
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...
Don't ask my why, but I WANT this. Don't you think it would be cute hanging above my kitchen island? LOVE it! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="409" caption="Kitchen Utensil Chandelier from Oobject.com"] [/caption] Is there something you are oogling over for your kitchen? Do share!
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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...
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...