When I moved this summer, I downsized a fair amount. My kitchen is definitely smaller with less storage, so it’s been a squeeze. I have one less drawer and it’s amazing the impact that makes when configuring the most efficient way to store items. I have a set of knives that I use all the [...]
Remember back a decade or two ago to those plastic utensils we used in our Teflon cookware so we wouldn't mar the finish? They were awful - thick and inflexible and they also melted alarmingly easily in hot pots and pans. It was inevitable that they would soon meet their demise with a series [...]
Growing up in Cape Town, Autumn was a relative non-event. Sure there were deciduous trees that lost their leaves, but it wasn't spectacular. My mom's garden had flowering plants year round so there was always color. When I made my first October visit to the Appalachian mountains, I was in awe. The amazing vistas in [...]
Snip-snip with herb scissors A good friend gave me a pair of herb scissors for Christmas last year. They are so useful for quick herb chopping! I later saw that we carry them here at Blackhawk on the wall in the Housewares Department. The stainless steel scissors have 5 blades so they are [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
By Jim Wilkerson Pick Your Hardware A major mistake people make when starting a kitchen remodel is to paint their cabinets before picking out hardware. The problem with this is that the holes from the old knobs and hinges may not line up with the holes on the new hardware. Then you're stuck with [...]
