tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470224218141009192024-03-13T03:53:25.193-07:00Foodie DesignWhere food and drink inspire design.Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-51314973078580356782008-09-19T07:00:00.000-07:002008-09-19T07:00:00.778-07:00Viva la TerraMy friend Leslie tipped me off to <a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/">VivaTerra</a>, an online purveyor of eco-friendly home products with style. VivaTerra (<span style="font-style: italic;">living earth</span>) is dedicated to "living in harmony with nature" and feature products dedicated to sustainability, artisan craftsmanship and elegance. Some of my favorite designs from the site include:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/%21stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.484184.1062178.2006245.page">Vintage Ruler Chair</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNCLvgBqy2I/AAAAAAAAAz0/hyH2HHUgFM8/s1600-h/Vintage+Ruler+Chair"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNCLvgBqy2I/AAAAAAAAAz0/hyH2HHUgFM8/s320/Vintage+Ruler+Chair" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246847214053673826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/%21stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.488301.493438.3259363.page">Sol Cerveza Glasses</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNCMLILG9-I/AAAAAAAAAz8/iyFr6kjxeYY/s1600-h/Sol+Glasses"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 218px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNCMLILG9-I/AAAAAAAAAz8/iyFr6kjxeYY/s320/Sol+Glasses" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246847688687155170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/%21stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.1062176.907959.492932.page">Root of the Earth Bowl</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNCMg8Tz1RI/AAAAAAAAA0E/htjHjoXJbPY/s1600-h/Root+Bowl"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNCMg8Tz1RI/AAAAAAAAA0E/htjHjoXJbPY/s200/Root+Bowl" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246848063459546386" border="0" /></a>Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-80099812768883307552008-09-17T07:00:00.000-07:002008-09-16T21:05:37.472-07:00Daniel Boulud's Dream Kitchen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNCBfiqMgjI/AAAAAAAAAzs/O_WysYhvJdw/s1600-h/ElleDecor+Cover+09.2008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 183px; height: 230px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNCBfiqMgjI/AAAAAAAAAzs/O_WysYhvJdw/s320/ElleDecor+Cover+09.2008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246835944766341682" border="0" /></a>Featured beautifully in the September issue of <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a> (on page 126 and beyond) is the dream kitchen of Chef <a href="http://www.danielnyc.com/chef/bio.html">Daniel Boulud</a>, realized by <a href="http://www.bilotta.com">Bilotta Kitchens</a> at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in NYC this past April. Unfortunately, the gorgeous photos are not available online, so head to your local library or bookstore to peruse the magazine.<br /><br />Luckily, I found a short <a href="http://www.lxtv.com/openhousenyc/floorplan/2008/06/07/in-chef-daniel-bouluds-kitchen/">2-minute video</a> of Chef Boulud in the staged kitchen explaining his inspiration. Some of the layout and storage solutions I found very to be very helpful, despite being way beyond my kitchen budget!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-62004917172974340382008-09-15T08:25:00.000-07:002008-09-16T20:42:48.440-07:00Cook for a Cure<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNB77U4aQDI/AAAAAAAAAzk/O7fGH0wfJnY/s1600-h/Pink+KitchenAid.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 228px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SNB77U4aQDI/AAAAAAAAAzk/O7fGH0wfJnY/s320/Pink+KitchenAid.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246829825034436658" border="0" /></a>I took a hiatus from blogging last week to visit my good friend Margaret in Tennessee who is fighting breast cancer at 30 years old. With the cause hitting so close to home and breast cancer awareness month approaching in October, I wanted to remind readers that <a href="http://www.kitchenaid.com/content.jsp?sectionId=457">KitchenAid</a> has partnered with the <a href="http://cms.komen.org/komen/index.htm">Susan G. Komen for The Cure</a> to offer a <a href="http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/category.jsp?categoryId=1302">"pink collection"</a> of cookware and accessories that support breast cancer.<br /><br />Each pink product that is purchased and then registered at <a href="http://www.cookforthecure.com/" target="_blank">www.cookforthecure.com</a> will generate a donation of up to $50 for the Komen organization. KitchenAid's "Cook for the Cure" program has raised over $6 million to date and gives passionate cooks a way to support the breast cancer movement. Think pink with these fun kitchen gadgets!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-42234416933945414392008-09-05T13:05:00.000-07:002008-09-05T13:21:16.450-07:00Nest for a Good Cause<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SMGUlXIBH7I/AAAAAAAAAzU/iHdhofWTaqU/s1600-h/Red+Apple+Art.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SMGUlXIBH7I/AAAAAAAAAzU/iHdhofWTaqU/s400/Red+Apple+Art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242634810819682226" border="0" /></a>As apple season approaches, why not consider this 3-D wall hanging to spruce up your kitchen or family room? The simple apple on a wall screams Magritte, don't you think? I found this online at <a href="http://shop.buildanest.com/products/apple-wall-art">Nest</a>, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women artists in developing countries by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial businesses.<br /><br />Nest has merged art, commerce and philanthropy on their shopping site. It features lovely clothing, accessories and housewares designed by micro-credit loan recipients who benefit from Nest and also by well-known designers eager to support the cause. As the organization says it best: "When you buy from Nest, you have not only have purchased a unique and beautiful item for yourself or your home, you have participated in a proven effort to better the lives of women all across the globe."<br /><br />Shopping for a good cause has never been more original! Visit <a href="http://shop.buildanest.com/collections/home">Nest's Home Collection</a> today.Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-67489469103735663572008-09-03T14:15:00.000-07:002008-09-03T14:21:57.351-07:00FD Featured on The Kitchn!September is "Home Cooking Month" on <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com">The Kitchn</a>, a spinoff from <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com">Apartment Therapy</a> and one of my favorite food web sites out there. They have graciously featured my <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/inspiration/home-cooking-sarahs-bibim-bap-061672">bibim bap entry</a> from July and plugged Foodie Design. Thanks editors at The Kitchn!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-72385476343947570262008-09-01T22:02:00.001-07:002008-09-03T14:14:38.739-07:00Teatime Wallpaper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SL7-KNnVX9I/AAAAAAAAAzM/RGhjGJ29S-w/s1600-h/Teatime+Wallpaper"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SL7-KNnVX9I/AAAAAAAAAzM/RGhjGJ29S-w/s400/Teatime+Wallpaper" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241906467712622546" border="0" /></a><br />Tea for two, and for your wall? Yes. WIS Design, a new young design team from Stockholm created a whimsical yet nostalgic wallpaper pattern for the venerable wallpaper house <a href="http://www.decormaison.se/eng/dm_eng.htm">Decor Maison</a>.<br /><br />You can start your own trompe l'oeil collection of rare and exotic teapots with this tea-inspired wallpaper! It is available in three colors: khaki (seen here), gray and blue. See the blue version "in situ" with the young Swedish designers having tea <a href="http://www.wisdesign.se/about-wis.aspx">here</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.annairinarchos.com/index.php?lang=en" target="_blank"></a>Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-3656866127519395402008-08-29T11:17:00.000-07:002008-09-04T00:48:48.529-07:00Patisserie Ring<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SL7xXgd4hWI/AAAAAAAAAyk/9uhi3jebn4c/s1600-h/Patisserie+Ring.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 244px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SL7xXgd4hWI/AAAAAAAAAyk/9uhi3jebn4c/s320/Patisserie+Ring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241892402460394850" border="0" /></a>Petit four anyone? This adorable dessert is made of PVC and brass. It should be worn not eaten! The Chocolat De Rose Patisserie Ring by Tadaaki Wakamatsu is the latest addition to the designer's collection of dessert-inspired jewelry. Wakamatsu pays careful attention to detail and scale, creating authentic-looking desserts that inspire glances and gasps.<br /><br />Check out more of Wakamatsu's sweet concoctions at the <a href="http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Patisserie%20Ring_10451_10001_48829_-1_11471_11632_null__#">MoMA Design Store</a>. Love this fresh blueberry bauble, too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SL70Z6Slm9I/AAAAAAAAAy8/r0rddT-7UAM/s1600-h/Blueberry+Ring.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 188px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SL70Z6Slm9I/AAAAAAAAAy8/r0rddT-7UAM/s320/Blueberry+Ring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241895742286961618" border="0" /></a>Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-50193131178843759072008-08-27T10:27:00.000-07:002008-08-27T22:49:39.706-07:00Wear Your Beer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SLY5syMkHqI/AAAAAAAAAyc/9iqaUIMPOGU/s1600-h/Beer+Belt+2.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SLY5syMkHqI/AAAAAAAAAyc/9iqaUIMPOGU/s320/Beer+Belt+2.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239438658043649698" border="0" /></a>You will never have to ask where your beer is with this clever invention sold at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=14242531&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=00">Urban Outfitters</a>. The "beer belt" is perfect for the fraternity party, outdoor BBQ, or tailgating. Its simple black design allows the wearer to go from day to night, how classy! Wear it low-slung on the hips or cinched high around the waist. The fashion possibilities are endless, and so are the beer choices! If beer is not for you, fill the belt with cool adult sodas like <a href="http://www.winecountrysoda.com/home.html">Vignette</a> or <a href="http://www.fizzylizzy.com/">Fizzy Lizzy</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SLY4rbV026I/AAAAAAAAAx8/s4GaNOxeD2Y/s1600-h/Beer+Belt.jpeg"><br /></a>Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-42119668284679185212008-08-25T09:33:00.000-07:002008-08-27T22:14:47.639-07:00479 Degrees, Please<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SLYwjHE_OoI/AAAAAAAAAxs/awDtqtUUDnw/s1600-h/479+Popcorn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SLYwjHE_OoI/AAAAAAAAAxs/awDtqtUUDnw/s320/479+Popcorn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239428596245674626" border="0" /></a>Popped corn is quite tasty lately. San Francisco-based <a href="http://www.479popcorn.com/">479 Popcorn</a> has mastered the perfect puff (at 479 degress of course) and offers some of the most interesting flavors out there. I fell in love with 479's great packaging and luckily the organic popcorn is amazing, too. The Globetrotter Collection featured here really does take you on a trip around the pop world (L to R):<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> Chipotle Caramel & Almond<br /> Ginger Sesame Caramel<br /> Pimenton de la Vera<br /> Black Truffle & White Cheddar<br /> Madras Curry Coconut & Cashews<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SLYw8KjxSZI/AAAAAAAAAx0/Ux58kuO8Irw/s1600-h/MCC-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 118px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SLYw8KjxSZI/AAAAAAAAAx0/Ux58kuO8Irw/s320/MCC-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239429026676820370" border="0" /></a>I cannot wait to sample the Madras Curry Coconut & Cashew flavor! My friend Leslie introduced me to 479 with a gift box of <a href="http://www.479popcorn.com/flavor.html?mv_arg=VCS">Vietnamese Cinnamon Sugar</a>. It was just brilliant! Thanks, Les!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-56177558957095286462008-08-20T07:00:00.000-07:002008-08-20T07:00:01.293-07:00Small Smart Bar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKvahCTNvSI/AAAAAAAAAxE/ompToN1DIUk/s1600-h/CB2+Smart+Bar+Table.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKvahCTNvSI/AAAAAAAAAxE/ompToN1DIUk/s320/CB2+Smart+Bar+Table.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236519252836334882" border="0" /></a>This "modern bistro" bar by <a href="http://www.cb2.com/">CB2</a> sits almost 24 inches wide and 43 inches high -- making it large enough to hold 15 bottles of wine and other select bottles yet small enough to be a welcome addition to any shoebox-sized apartment.<br /><br />White and gray marble shelves add a touch of nostalgic luxury while the chrome-plated iron frame keeps the design cool and modern. The price tag is suprisingly low considering the use of high-quality materials and sleek design. See the bar in detail and room settings <a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=118&f=3803&viewall=1">here</a>.<br /><br />Crate and Barrel's cheaper and younger urban brand is faring quite well in Chicago, New York City and San Francisco. For those of you living elsewhere, most of their offerings are available online.Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-11593457271508412342008-08-18T15:07:00.000-07:002008-08-18T15:29:56.693-07:00Lather up a Fortune<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKn1DK8QPgI/AAAAAAAAAwk/2ANMgw-1F_U/s1600-h/Fortune+Cookie+Soaps1"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKn1DK8QPgI/AAAAAAAAAwk/2ANMgw-1F_U/s320/Fortune+Cookie+Soaps1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235985476620402178" border="0" /></a>These cute soaps in the shape of fortune cookies caught my eye while online window shopping at <a href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/">Uncommon Goods</a>, a site for unique gifts and housewares. My friends Jenny and Dana introduced it to me years ago, and it has really grown to offer a great variety of useful novelties.<br /><br />These soaps are handmade by Shannon and Justin Prokop, a cool couple who started making these soaps for fun in their California apartment and moved Oklahoma to expand their cleanly dreams of making all-natural soaps that are fun for everyone. Read more about them and order their soaps at <a href="http://www.fortunecookiesoap.com/">Fortune Cookie Soap</a>. I may have to try the "Chill Pill" and "Zen Garden" flavors.<br /><br />For just $3.33 you can get six fortune soaps - just 50 cents each! These would be a fun decorative feature at an Asian-themed dinner party, not to mention a a great conversation starter or parting gift. Washing your hands just got fun!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-77172686353885896192008-08-14T10:00:00.000-07:002008-08-15T02:10:09.664-07:00Amazing X-Panding Table<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKU3_HULGDI/AAAAAAAAAwM/Hx4fjbQ76Pw/s1600-h/X-Pand+Table.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 190px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKU3_HULGDI/AAAAAAAAAwM/Hx4fjbQ76Pw/s320/X-Pand+Table.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234651699323017266" border="0" /></a>One of my favorite pastimes is checking out dining tables for my future dream home. While window shopping in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco a few weeks ago, I ran into this cool table at Propeller, a modern furniture and home accessories boutique.<br /><br />Instead of using a traditional leaf to lengthen a dining table, the <a href="http://www.xpand-furniture.com/index.php?id=9">X-Pand Dining Table</a> features a delicately cut, wooden design feature that can be pushed in and out like an accordian to create 18 more inches of space. The more you expand the table, the cooler the center design. When you don't need the space, you can close the accordian design shut. Check out <a href="http://www.propellermodern.com/">Propeller's web site</a> to see the X-Pand table in action! The table comes in a variety of sizes and finishes, so it would look great in any home.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKU_r1mAi8I/AAAAAAAAAwU/XKEty88KtCo/s1600-h/X-Pand+Table+at+Work.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKU_r1mAi8I/AAAAAAAAAwU/XKEty88KtCo/s320/X-Pand+Table+at+Work.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234660164241492930" border="0" /></a>P.S. I tested the table's strength with the accordian wood slats pulled out all the way and it's quite sturdy.Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-7755276806942799162008-08-11T14:46:00.000-07:002008-08-12T12:40:21.091-07:00Sharp Edges<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKCzy29gbmI/AAAAAAAAArg/CRLsFpHPEmk/s1600-h/Edge+Knife+Block"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SKCzy29gbmI/AAAAAAAAArg/CRLsFpHPEmk/s200/Edge+Knife+Block" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233380453332840034" border="0" /></a>This lovely oak knife block by Pascal Chamolou and Jon Eliason blends utility and design. My friend Cindy at <a href="http://www.azaleasnyc.com/">Azaleas</a> in New York City picked this up at <a href="http://www.scandinaviandetails.com/">Scandinavian Details</a> while visiting San Francisco this weekend. A clear acrylic base clicks into the wood to showcase your sharp knives and protect you from the blades. Seven slots of varying sizes allow for a traditional knife collection and there is even a slot for your knife sharpener. It's <a href="http://www.scandinaviandetails.com/s.nl/c.406039/it.A/id.3136/.f">on sale</a> now for $48.<a href="http://www.global-knife.com/"> Global</a> knives would look great in this block!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-50855298555886930872008-08-06T10:02:00.000-07:002008-08-07T13:09:45.918-07:00Tea Towel Fun for Kids<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJqTFSQ8NYI/AAAAAAAAArY/UZwcgnW4-tg/s1600-h/Ferm+Tea+Towel.php"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJqTFSQ8NYI/AAAAAAAAArY/UZwcgnW4-tg/s320/Ferm+Tea+Towel.php" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231655636155774338" border="0" /></a><span class="tx_12">I love the modern yet rustic representation of kitchen tools on this tea towel by Danish design house <a href="http://www.ferm-living.com/">Ferm Living</a>. They are made from 100% linen which will soak up a hot mess, but wouldn't you rather hang it in your kitchen as an affordable piece of art? The tea towel comes in a <a href="http://www.fermlivingshop.us/towels/">yellow version</a> too, creating a colorful pair.<br /><br />This towel could serve as a fun teaching tool for your nephew who would rather play chef than doctor. Couple it with Ikea's <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/series/11674/">Duktig Series</a> of kitchen toys and you've got hours of fun ahead!<br /></span>Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-20335603457358368982008-08-04T10:01:00.000-07:002008-08-05T00:54:40.821-07:00Tiffin TrendRemember in elementary school when you and your friends compared lunchboxes at the lunch table? Did you covet little Johnny's Transformers lunchbox or adore Emily's Strawberry Shortcake set? No matter which lunchbox you carried, you were creating less waste and reusing your lunchbox everyday. Why not return to the trend of BYOL and invest in a tiffin? It will inspire you to make lunch a social event again and bring good karma.<br /><br />Tiffins are the latest craze in lunch containers and a favorite topic of many food blogs right now. Bento boxes are a close second, but not as practical as a tiffin which can lock, hold hot/cold food and is easier to carry. Below is a comparison of the high and low of the tiffin world so you can choose what is best for you. Stop eating at your desk and enjoy a proper lunch with friends for once! You may have the coolest lunch box again...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJfomXfUe5I/AAAAAAAAArQ/XvhyAIvmpco/s1600-h/World+Market+Tiffin.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 176px; height: 176px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJfomXfUe5I/AAAAAAAAArQ/XvhyAIvmpco/s200/World+Market+Tiffin.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230905238052174738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tiffins at </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.worldmarket.com/content.jsp?sectionId=tiffin">World Market</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />$7.99 - $9.99 each</span><br />- Cheap!<br />- Dishwasher safe<br />- Plastic comfort handle<br />- Cute, but not sophisticated<br />- 5" diameter is a squeeze<br />- In-store purchase only<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJfocojSp5I/AAAAAAAAArI/wRTppd7u-tQ/s1600-h/DWR+Tiffin.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 176px; height: 176px;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJfocojSp5I/AAAAAAAAArI/wRTppd7u-tQ/s200/DWR+Tiffin.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230905070833543058" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tiffin Set at </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dwr.com/product/categories/dining/view+all+dining/tiffin-lunch-box-set.do?search=basic&keyword=tiffin&sortby=ourPicks&page=1">DWR</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />$85 for set of three</span><br />- So so lovely with its curved edges<br />- Larger 5.5" to 6.5" diameter<br />- Available for purchase online<br />- Must buy the whole set<br />- Priced for the yuppie, not the starving artist<br /><br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.worldwidewords.org/weirdwords/ww-tif1.htm">World Wide Words</a> for an amusing history lesson on the tiffin. Let me know if you get one!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-57397998296921556612008-07-31T12:42:00.000-07:002008-07-31T13:46:35.165-07:00Vegetable Fanfare<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJIXP2eBH_I/AAAAAAAAAq4/gfw_eWqMVXQ/s1600-h/IMG_1590.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJIXP2eBH_I/AAAAAAAAAq4/gfw_eWqMVXQ/s320/IMG_1590.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229267678417461234" border="0" /></a>After such enthusiastic response to the <a href="http://foodiedesign.blogspot.com/2008/07/tornado-potato.html">Tornado Potato</a> post, I wanted to feature another fun food design. Yesterday I made <span style="font-style: italic;">bibim bap</span>, a Korean dish featuring a hodge-podge of cooked vegetables mixed with rice and topped with a fried egg. While <span style="font-style: italic;">bibim bap</span> is categorized under the "tasty comfort food" file for me, it has the benefit of being very healthy too. You have to organize the vegetables in the bowl like this, so that the bright colors are distributed for a pretty presentation:<br /><br />Here's a quick description of what's in the bowl starting from the top and working clock-wise:<br />1. Zucchini sauteed with garlic and sesame seeds<br />2. Sauteed crimini mushrooms with minced onion<br />3. Toraji namul (bellflower root) that I soaked overnight, then marinated in a home-made red pepper vinaigrette<br />4. Sauteed baby spinach with garlic<br />5. Julienned broccoli stems steamed and marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil and sriricha<br />6. Lean ground beef marinated in the style of typical Korean BBQ<br />7. Steamed shredded carrots marinated with soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes<br /><br />In the center of the bowl is <span style="font-style: italic;">gochu jang</span>, a spicy and slightly sweet red pepper paste. I added flax seed to it for an extra health kick. This condiment makes the dish nice and spicy when you mix it up with the vegetables, hot steamed rice, sunny-side up frid egg (runny yolk is good) and a drizzle of sesame oil.<br /><br />Making <span style="font-style: italic;">bibim bap</span> is a great way to use up all your vegetables before they go bad. It's also a great way to get your vegetables when you're tired of making salads. Try it today!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-36695220819832871242008-07-29T11:12:00.000-07:002008-07-30T11:58:52.162-07:00Jet Set Dinner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJCwn6x_PsI/AAAAAAAAAqg/lNTLkcAfuUI/s1600-h/Seletti+Placemat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJCwn6x_PsI/AAAAAAAAAqg/lNTLkcAfuUI/s320/Seletti+Placemat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228873367217454786" border="0" /></a>Deciding between Paris, London, Tokyo, or New York City for dinner? You can visit all four with Seletti's placemats. This set of 50 paper placemats features maps of each city so you and your guests can transport yourselves to a cosmopolitan destination during dinner.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJCyoxmS4cI/AAAAAAAAAqw/4A-SO0Pz-3U/s1600-h/Seletti+Placemats.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 241px;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SJCyoxmS4cI/AAAAAAAAAqw/4A-SO0Pz-3U/s320/Seletti+Placemats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228875580955615682" border="0" /></a>Place your knife over the Eiffel Tower or your wine glass on top of Union Square! These placemats will spark fond memories and great conversation. Don't forget to recycle them after eating! These would be a welcome addition to any craft project or compost pile. Visit <a href="http://www.lekkerhome.com/Brand.asp?BrandID=63">Lekker Home</a> to pick up these placemats and other clever Seletti designs for the tabletop.Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-72812382833866355022008-07-25T10:05:00.000-07:002008-07-25T12:22:33.908-07:00Play with Legos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SIfwSvVGpeI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Stb1LNUm1lI/s1600-h/Lego+Men+Popsicles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 165px;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SIfwSvVGpeI/AAAAAAAAAnU/Stb1LNUm1lI/s320/Lego+Men+Popsicles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226410097320044002" border="0" /></a>Doesn't this popsicle mold in the shape of Lego Men just make you smile? Pair them with Lego ice cube blocks and relive your childhood this summer. You can order these online at the <a href="http://shop.lego.com/ByCategory/Leaf.aspx?cn=13&d=443">Lego Shop</a> and continue walking down memory lane. I have been checking out popsicle recipes lately and this watermelon recipe on <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/WATERMELON-POPSICLES-5645">Epicurious</a> caught my eye. It's easy and the ingredients are in season!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-3587947239197985502008-07-23T18:36:00.000-07:002008-07-25T12:22:48.558-07:00Picnic in Stilettos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SIfe0pzvOUI/AAAAAAAAAms/UnkKiHnEQQs/s1600-h/Heath+Picnic+Set.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 308px; height: 234px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SIfe0pzvOUI/AAAAAAAAAms/UnkKiHnEQQs/s320/Heath+Picnic+Set.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226390888744171842" border="0" /></a>Attention fashionistas! The <a href="http://www.heathceramics.com/">Heath Ceramics</a> Picnic Set is the perfect accessory for a romantic summer picnic. Forget your Goyard tote or Louis Vuitton speedy bag, this set is utilitarian and chic! The canvas and suede bag comes with a hand-crafted set of ceramic bowls, plates and cups. And a padded canvas bag and dish protectors accompany the wares to protect them en route to your picnic. Also, there are special pockets to fit a bottle of wine and other culinary accoutrements.<br /><br />Heath also offers the picnic set in olive green with yellow accents. I really like this persimmon set, though. You can buy them online <a href="http://www.heathceramics.com/go/heath/tableware/store/index.cfm?catID=39#shop">here</a>, but you better hurry! This is a seasonal item and will not be offered past October 1st.Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-21173671104369545902008-07-21T10:08:00.000-07:002008-07-25T12:35:09.458-07:00Tornado Potato<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SIawKM6MmQI/AAAAAAAAAmc/GvExuETyCvQ/s1600-h/Tornado+Potato.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 262px;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SIawKM6MmQI/AAAAAAAAAmc/GvExuETyCvQ/s320/Tornado+Potato.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226058106920540418" border="0" /></a>Belgian frites out, tornado potatoes in! This cleverly-named, spiral-cut potato is a popular street vendor offering in Seoul that drew national, or rather international attention on Sunday by being featured in <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/travel/20CHOICE.html?ex=1374120000&en=dfc83647be7d3fd1&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink">The New York Times</a>. Why didn't I think of this? Just run a potato through an apple-corer or commercial spiral cutter, skewer it, then deep-fry! Roll in ketchup or aioli, then you're in heaven. To be fair, the tornado potato has taken off in South Africa as well, where they've taken it one step further by making a <a href="http://www.tornado-potato.co.za/">chip dog</a>, a hot dog and spiraled potato on a stick! <br /><br />Okay, so why am I featuring the tornado potato, a favorite food blog topic this year (just see how many hits "tornado potato" gets on Google) on my blog? Because it's a sculptural masterpiece in design in addition to being a new member of the cholesterol on a stick team. It's an ode to pasta rotini and the Guggenheim Museum in New York City at once. The simple spiral design appeals to the visual senses, and in turn increases one's appetite and enthusiasm for the potato. Food stylists and industrial designers, feel free to marvel...Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-88424059189059616672008-07-17T09:45:00.000-07:002008-07-17T10:13:21.073-07:00Fancy Fire<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SH93kkDK02I/AAAAAAAAAl8/hA9mybXkPu4/s1600-h/Eva+Solo+Table+Grill.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 254px;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SH93kkDK02I/AAAAAAAAAl8/hA9mybXkPu4/s320/Eva+Solo+Table+Grill.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224025562809029474" border="0" /></a>Imagine hosting a little barbeque on the beach with the Eva Solo Table Grill. It's small, so leave the porterhouse at home. The bowl is made of porcelain, lending some warmth to the steel handle and grill. This is a charcoal grill, but Eva Solo makes a large standing grill in both gas and charcoal. Check out the different versions <a href="http://www.evasolo.dk/products-outdoor.html">here</a>. In general, this cool Danish design company creates some amazing pieces for the home. My favorites include the <a href="http://www.evasolo.dk/products-garlic.html">garlic press</a> and the <a href="http://www.evasolo.dk/products-aplcorer.html">apple corer</a>.Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-54063188906132282952008-07-15T19:43:00.000-07:002008-07-23T17:48:27.829-07:00Jewel Box Kitchen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SH2luhKfd3I/AAAAAAAAAlk/zaPE8uyCdyY/s1600-h/Small+Kitchen.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 264px;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SH2luhKfd3I/AAAAAAAAAlk/zaPE8uyCdyY/s320/Small+Kitchen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223513361414584178" border="0" /></a>Check out this clever kitchen in London, customized for a couple who love to entertain but live in a small space. <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/kitchen-tours/kitchen-spotlight-london-urchins-foldout-jewel-box-048327">See more photos</a> and learn about this kitchen design on the <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/">Kitchn</a> blog.<br /><br />The pull-out wall with spice rack provides extra counter space for preparing food and closes shut to provide more space in the living room when not being used. What I really like are the doors that can completely hide the kitchen. This is great when you've got a pile of dirty dishes and have unexpected guests pop by!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SH2q4jwceMI/AAAAAAAAAl0/aqjpp07f9bc/s1600-h/London+Kitchen+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 273px;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SH2q4jwceMI/AAAAAAAAAl0/aqjpp07f9bc/s320/London+Kitchen+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223519031467473090" border="0" /></a>Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-64177509201046013662008-07-11T14:04:00.001-07:002008-07-21T00:52:40.140-07:00Anchor & Hope Sails Off<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHfK94ZWqtI/AAAAAAAAAlI/DUeF9uz1u0E/s1600-h/Anchor+and+Hope+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 198px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHfK94ZWqtI/AAAAAAAAAlI/DUeF9uz1u0E/s320/Anchor+and+Hope+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221865457418939090" border="0" /></a>Following the "haute seafood shack" trend that took off in New York City between 2002-2006 with joints like Mary's Fish Camp, BLT Fish, and Ditch Plains to name a few; <a href="http://www.anchorandhopesf.com/">Anchor & Hope</a> is San Francisco's belated attempt to offer the lobster roll and its usual accompaniments. The restaurant has found an underserved niche in the the Bay Area and is welcomed heartily by east coast natives craving a touch of New England in the ever-present California cuisine.<br /><br />The high ceilings with exposed beams and dangling ropes recall a messy mast of a sailing ship. They inspire a new career as trapeze artist or tightrope walker. The simple hanging light fixtures look as if they could have been repurposed from lightposts of a marina, but were undoubtedly new. If my eyes served me right, Anchor & Hope chose Emeco's <a href="http://www.emeco.net/product/navychair.html">1006 Navy Side Chair</a> for their guest seating. This indestructible chair is made from recycled aluminum and will hold up after years and years of wear. Read more about this mid-century modern chair at <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/categories/seating/dining+chairs/1006-navy-side-chair-brushed.do">Design Within Reach</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHfQBzkAyGI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/QH8mD0lRyWM/s1600-h/Anchor+and+Hope+Exterior.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 199px;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHfQBzkAyGI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/QH8mD0lRyWM/s320/Anchor+and+Hope+Exterior.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221871022399080546" border="0" /></a>Anchor & Hope took over a space that used to be an auto repair shop. Its exterior pays homage to its past by keeping the garage door and gritty shell that hosts the restaurant's name in preppy sailor letters. When the restaurant is open, the garage door opens to a wall of windows and a glass door that reveal the airy, nautical theme inside. I recommend popping by for happy hour when it's still light outside and you can sample the delicious array of first courses and local beers.Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-9895496241943189062008-07-09T15:29:00.000-07:002008-07-27T18:41:35.137-07:00Ecochic SippingIntroducing the perfect pair for a sustainable summer picnic!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHU8paNS2KI/AAAAAAAAAkw/UMfYqoNY6Tw/s1600-h/Govino+Glasses.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 139px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHU8paNS2KI/AAAAAAAAAkw/UMfYqoNY6Tw/s200/Govino+Glasses.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221146025113344162" border="0" /></a> These <a href="http://www.govinowine.com/">govino</a> "go anywhere" wine glasses are made from shatterproof plastic (not containing bisphenol-A) and are reusable and recyclable. I'm typically not a fan of stemless wine glasses, but govino added a thumb grip to the side of the cup for easy handling. Having a firm grip on your wine glass is a must, especially as the wine continues to flow. However, if for some reason you accidently drop the cup, no worries. It will not break. How cool! The benefits of govino cups are two-fold, the low $2.49 price for each glass and the eco-friendliness of the products once you're done with them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHU_7LUQM8I/AAAAAAAAAk4/-4aCvvJthyw/s1600-h/French+Rabbit+Wines"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHU_7LUQM8I/AAAAAAAAAk4/-4aCvvJthyw/s200/French+Rabbit+Wines" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221149628888527810" border="0" /></a>Pour some <a href="http://www.frenchrabbit.com/">French Rabbit</a> wine into your glasses and you're ready for action! The Boisset family vineyard in the Languedoc Roussillon region of southern France produces delicious biodynamic wine at competitive prices. To add to their organic practices, the Boisset family uses <a href="http://www.tetrapak.ca/newsItem.asp?NewsID=142">Tetra-Prisma</a> packaging. These wine containers are 100% recyclable, use 90% less packaging compared to traditional glass wine bottles, and fit an extra two glasses of wine! I think this is much cooler than the wine-in-a-box trend of late. Here's to the wine industry caring about the environment and good design. Salud!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147022421814100919.post-90048938005557303382008-07-07T15:23:00.001-07:002008-07-10T15:39:24.590-07:00New Color for Le Creuset<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHKbnnGBqmI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/Oyxb77bj5yM/s1600-h/Slate+Le+Creuset.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_4vea44Fa2x0/SHKbnnGBqmI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/Oyxb77bj5yM/s200/Slate+Le+Creuset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220406022887287394" border="0" /></a>Last week, Williams-Sonoma introduced an exclusive new color to its Le Creuset offerings - slate. This new addition is perfect for the modernist who wants to keep their kitchen in a neutral palette (or palate). It also references the ubiquity of stainless steel in the kitchen, the de facto appliance grade of the past few years. If you're hoping for a whole set of slate enameled cast-iron pots, you will have to wait or petition <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/c326/index.cfm?pkey=cckwdutdut">Williams-Sonoma</a>. They offer it in the larger dutch oven and french oven styles only. While I would typically embrace a new sleek color like this, I prefer the colorful options that enhance the vintage style of <a href="http://www.lecreuset.com/usa/home.php">Le Creuset</a> cookware. Happy braising!Sarah K. Choihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02041234591445580933noreply@blogger.com0