Epicurean Delights

Cozy Tea

Claus — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:30:36 +0000

Just because you love tea doesn’t mean you need to use a stuffy Victorian tea cozy to keep your teapot warm.You know, one of those blue and white patterned things that looks like your grandmother’s. Live it up a bit with the Sheep Tea Cozy and Tea Pot from Via Terra. Not only is it on sale, but it’s made by a made by a cooperative of Kenyan women. Have your tea and drink it too.

Calling All Lolliphiles

Claus — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:27:29 +0000

Got a sweet tooth and a short attention span? So does San Francisco-based candy company Lollyphile. One Halloween, armed with a lot of absinthe and no candy, the company’s creators ended up creating their signature absinthe lollipops and then finding their niche. Next up, they masterminded these Maple-Bacon lollipops, which are far more unusual but nonetheless delicious. They’re crafted from sustainable, organic, cured bacon (salty!) and pure Vermont maple syrup (sweet!), both of which appeal to breakfast people and those with a weakness for pork.

Perfect Pitcher

Claus — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:59:05 +0000

Isn’t this exquisite ? Not only a decorative piece, it also functions as a pitcher. Designed by Marcelo Lucini , it’s made of alpaca, which resembles silver but doesn’t tarnish as quickly. We’d be happy just to admire it. $591 at Couture Lab.

Cheese Papers

Claus — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:07 +0000

Don’t have a cheese cave? Yeah, us neither, but we do have the next best thing — Formaticum Cheese Papers. These porous papers let oxygen in and allow cheese to breathe which means they won’t spoil as fast. Who knew? Two-ply material simulates a cave environment, you see, by regulating humidity and prevents cheese from drying out. Includes 15 sheets. Made in France, but of course.

Wine Breather

Claus — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:00:14 +0000

We volunteered for this job, only to find out it’s actually a gadget that cuts breathing time from an hour to just one minute by gently bubbling air through wine. Interesting concept but for $50 , we think we’ll stick with the old-fashioned decanter method. Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included) to aerate up to 230 bottles. 11″ long. Hand wash. Available from ‘Sur la table’

Sexy Sushi

Claus — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:37:08 +0000

I’m all for different traditions but this one just made me go “Ewwwww!” Nyotaimori, the Japanese tradition of presenting Sushi on a naked woman – or Nantaimori if it’s a man — is considered a rare treat in Japan. To mimic this tradition but still enjoy a hygenic meal, try these body-shaped Bodylicious platters by designer Hiroshi Tsunoda. Available in white or black at Design Code.

Pot Clips

Claus — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:00:43 +0000

Why didn’t we think of this? Come to think of it, why didn’t you? These colorful little characters are utensil clips are for holding on to the side of your pots. Not more drip stains on the counter (or less, at least.) . Stainless steel and silicone; heat resistant to 600°F; dishwasher safe and they come in 6 flavors, including pink. Only $7 bucks at Sur La Table.

Bond’s Champagne

Claus — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:00:30 +0000

As I remember, James Bond always drank martinis, “shaken not stirred.” Still, that salient fact hasn’t stopped champagne maker Bollinger from creating a bullet-shaped Champagne bottle that has Bollinger 007 inscribed on the exterior. Naturally, it’s to promote the latest Bond flick, “Quantum of Solace”. When empty, the advert suggests you use it to “store your essentials” in as it comes with a silver key . Only 207 numbered bottles will be produced, so it comes with a hefty price tag –$5765.00. For that price, we expect a date with Daniel Craig.

Herb Stand

Claus — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:00:52 +0000

In a practical and fun way the Herb Stand organises your herbs. Scissors and herbs are gathered together in one place, making it easy to season your food. The Herb Stand is the perfect way to keep and use your herbs. With Herb Stand, designer Jakob Heiberg has focused on function and utility, while creating a design that is different. Its clean form language makes its function clear. However, Herb Stand is also a practical and amusing way to keep and use your herbs.  Herb Stand can be easily separated and the parts can be used on their own or together. The saucer ensures an even watering and emphasises the functionality.

News from Georg Jensen

Claus — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:12:26 +0000

Georg Jensen’s best-sellers; the Quack serving jug will be completed new additions to the Quack family during fall 2008: a milk jug, sugar bowl, tray and two sizes of thermo mugs in two different colours.The new set complements the serving jug from 2003, and Maria Berntsen has carried the unique and humorous duck-shape on to the milk jug and bowl, which, besides serving as a sugar bowl, can also be used for snacks, cookies etc.