A good year for watermelon

I’ve been on a watermelon kick this summer! It all started when my grocery store had a stand of watermelons with a sign saying they were grown 5 miles away. Loving the “locovore” concept, I took home a melon and it was incredible. Since then, pretty much every week, I’ve bought one and they’ve all [...]

Bunches of lunches

We who pack lunches, whether it be for ourselves, for a spouse or for children, know the importance of keeping those lunches preserved and safe from spoiling before enjoyment. Lunches and lunch bags are near and dear to my heart. When my children were young, one of my favorite activities of the summer was taking [...]

GO GREEN with fabulous silicone lids from Charles Viancin

GO GREEN with fabulous silicone lids It’s always a good feeling to Go GREEN. We carry an array of Lily Pad and Sunflower silicone lids by Charles Viancin™ which you can place over a bowl in lieu of plastic wrap. The silicone lids delight the eye but they are practical and versatile too. They make [...]

A Martini Glass With A Lime Twist – Better Living with Andy Brinkley

I offered to bring a dessert when going out to friends for dinner last week, and then remembered that my kitchen was in a bit of upheaval due to some home renovations, and the stove was sitting in the middle of the den. My dessert would have to be simple and not cooked! What to [...]

Best Manufacturers in Portland, Oregon – Made in the USA

Best Manufacturers makes commercial quality tools used by America's finest chefs.  For over 40 years, Best has been a leading manufacturer and supplier to the restaurant industry. You can have the same American-made quality utensils in your home.  Blackhawk carries Best's whisks, potato mashers, spoons, turners, sifters, spreaders, spatulas and pastry blenders.  These tools are manufactured to the highest standards [...]

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