I’m a girl who likes a little color in the kitchen (which is why my kitchen walls are painted garden green). But for those who don’t want to go very bold, appliances with a bit of color are always a good option. And these new small appliances by Kalorik have just a dash of color [...]

You might have noticed by now that I really, really love to bake. Perhaps my many postings on cupcakes gave it away? Anyways, baking is even more fun when the goodies are adorned with lovely decorations, nestled in a perfect box and covered with colorful sprinkles. Therefore, I’m confident Bake It Pretty was made for [...]

I know you folks have probably seen all the pink you can stomach for a while (and it’s not even Valentine’s Day yet!) But there’s still one more pretty-in-pink purchase that you just might want to make: Veuve Clicquot’s new Ice Dress. The pale pink “dress” acts as a cooler for the bottle and is [...]

This adorableness graced my inbox this morning, and I couldn’t resist sharing it with you all. These scrumptiously shaped Sweet Meats Fleece Pillows are available in ham, pork and t-bone and made of 100 percent recycled fleece. Plus, they’re safe for your kiddos and pets. $26 per pillow. www.charlesandmarie.com.

One of my favorite holidays, Valentine’s Day, is just around the corner. Chocolate, flowers, candy hearts–what’s not to love, right? I’ve rounded up a few festive gifts that your beloved is sure to swoon over. Also, please be sure to check Taste later this week for cocktail and dessert recipes a plenty and upcoming local V-day [...]

I found myself searching through fabulous product after fabulous product on Velocity Art & Design’s Web site today. I love all the contemporary goodies and could easily build next year’s Christmas list from this site alone. Here are a few of my favorite kitchen and tabletop finds:

Roost Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers, $24. These are [...]

I can hear the sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling, now. Before you know it, Christmas will be here, and I know plenty of you (yes, I’m looking at you) still have family and friends to shop for. If they’re into food (who isn’t?), here are a few of the items gracing my culinary Christmas list. Enjoy!

The [...]

Be Santa’s little helper to a soldier serving overseas this holiday season. Bake Me A Wish! has partnered with Soldier’s Angels on the Freedom Cake–a dreamy chocolate-and-peppermint concoction. Purchase the holiday Freedom Cake for a special someone (or yourself) and a cake will be sent to a soldier in the recipient’s name. The Freedom Cake is [...]

So, when I walked outside yesterday morning, it was quite chilly, prompting me to grab a scarf (which prompted my husband to refuse to talk to me while wearing said scarf because I am such a weather wuss. ‘Tis true). Anyways, I went to work wearing a scarf. While in the winter mindset at my [...]

For those–like me–who love chilled drinks and letters!