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There’s a lot to be said for the sleek European style kitchen designs — the “clean aesthetic” that favours flat surfaces, neutral colours, and a pristine countertop free of all clutter — but it can be hard to pull off in an open-plan home.
Real life has a way of leaving its traces… despite [...]

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And speaking of good taste… finally, here’s the egg separator of my dreams.
I usually go one of two ways with the task of separating eggs: either avoid egg-separating recipes as much as possible, or do a little finger-dance routine with a wooden spoon and two measuring cups. The latter method takes great skill and [...]

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Counter Composting

by domestika on February 3, 2008

The green-living experts tell us that the average family could reduce their garbage by as much as one-third, just by composting kitchen scraps and other organic wastes. Looking at the foot-path worn down from the house to our own compost bins, I believe that waste-reduction estimate!
The worst part of composting, for me, [...]

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A discerning friend spotted the Chroma 301 kitchen knives in the Lee Valley catalogue and pronounced them “stunningly minimalist” — among other terms of enthusiastic praise for their sleek design.
One look, and I’m inclined to agree with the man.

Yes, you’d have expected a set of kitchen knives designed by F.A. Porsche to have [...]

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Twin Sinks, Mexican Style

by domestika on October 3, 2007

For those who secretly (or not so secretly) thought that my Talavera daydream was a bit “over the top” — and okay, I admit it’s kind of wild as bathroom decor goes — then maybe this beautiful pair of kitchen sinks will speak more to your taste?
See how the glossy black tile countertop sets [...]

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