The Sink Gets Glossy

I know there's no excuse for the long hiatus from blogging, but I promise you, I've still been pushing the kitchen contraptions. I recently ended my six month stint writing and working on the food team at 7x7 Magazine here in San Francisco. Yes, folks. I'm in a glossy and I'm not ashamed to selfishly plug it.






Jet on over to the site to see the fruits of my publishing labor and to read some damn good articles from the rest of the talented editors there.

Water to Wine

Go ahead. Pick your poison. The clever folks at Mint have created a stylish carafe perfect for water or wine. The Vin-Eau Carafe holds 1.5 liters of liquid and features flowing lines, an integrated handle and two bright red cups that conveniently store in its open top.

[Available at Wishingfish]

Nice Rack

Now that you've painstakingly collected your precious bottles of pinots, cabs and chardonnays, it's time to give them a home that's just as tasteful. Check out these sleek wine racks that add a touch of flair wherever you display it.










[Wine Knot from Uncommongoods]



















[Eva Solo "building set" Wine Rack at Tabletools]
















[Echelon Wave Wine Rack from Drinkstuff]

The Great Pumpkin Revisited

Alas, poor Linus never saw the Great Pumpkin, but that's no reason for you to miss out on all the goodies this great gourd offers.

Pay homage to this classic symbol of Fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving with these handy kitchen gadgets.




Pumpkin Cheesecake Pan: aluminized-steel and removable disks for quick release and easy cleanup.











Petite Ceramic Casseroles: From fridge to freezer, microwave to oven, Le Creuset does it all.

Pumpkin Carving Tool Kit: Everything you need for the snazziest pumpkin on the block.

Pumpkin Bobble Toppers: Flair for your cupcakes and other baked goods.

Kitschy Goes Global

I know I've been a bit lax on my kitschy scourings, but I swear there's a good reason. I'm headed to Peru to hike to Machu Picchu and to gorge on ceviche.

In my journeys, I hope to find some culinary tools fashioned by one of the world's most ingenious civilizations. A full report with photos and details when I return.

How's it Hanging?

How many times have you stirred a beverage only to be left without a place to put your spoon? Well these clever hanging spoons bend in the handle to allow the spoon to hang on the inside or outside of the container.













[via Kitchen Contraptions]

Real A-peel

Changing weather=sniffles, sneezing and another cold season. Boost your immune system by soaking in all the Vitamin C goodness of oranges. But to add further "a-peel" try an Emma Orange Peeler.


Snail-shaped but incredibly functional, these designer peelers come in an assortment of colors. Orange you glad I told you?

Available at The Well Tempered Kitchen