Cutting back on the clutter
Steamed veggies are a big thing in our tiny apartment. I puree endless batches of carrots for the baby. For a quick snack I’ll put out a bowl for my four year old to nibble on – he will eat tons of veggies provided he doesn’t have to use a utensil, which I think is …
So this has been quite an interesting purchase. It’s a highly compact gas grill that folds up like a briefcase. The gas tank, obviously, does not fit in to the neat little package, but when all is said and done it leaves a small footprint as it can be stored standing up. I’ve been pleased …
One of the joys of living in Manhattan is having the entire culinary world at your doorstep. Macrobiotic vegan food for breakfast, authentic Ethiopian food for lunch and old-school Jewish deli for dinner? Sign me up. On the other hand, this vibrant dining scene comes at a steep price. And that price is tiny, terrible …
If you are like most people, you probably don’t use a warming tray all that often. I know I use mine once a week, and even that is more than the average holiday/special occasion hosting these things are commonly used for. This means that for a good part of the time this appliance needs to …
I think I was overly optimistic when purchasing this. It fails on three fronts: extending the life of produce, overall function, and being compact. While it did keep my lettuce perfectly crisp it grew large amounts of mold. In terms of overall function the bottom water reservoir frequently leaks or falls off. And to add …
I really, really wanted to love this whisk. As an avid chef I dream of having a well-stocked kitchen, but alas my small Manhattan apartment has its limits. So when I thought I could have a balloon whisk that folds down to a flat whisk I was delighted. Unfortunately the folding function never seemed to …