Archive for the 'kitchen' Category

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CB2 stainless steel water pitcher

posted on February 19th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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$29 from cb2

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Erik Magnussen for Stelton coffee thermos

posted on February 19th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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Gorgeous coffee thermos comes in 11 great colors, including stainless.

We recommend purchasing from a lovely small company, designstore.com

in LA at OK , 8303 W 3rd street

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Windline cutting boards

posted on February 19th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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cutting boards by Windline made of standing deadfall Hawaiian woods

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John Talbot woodworks

posted on February 19th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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wooden bowls from fallen California trees

http://www.jctwoodwork.com/

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Shun kitchen knives

posted on February 18th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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Buy them from a small company, http://www.chefdepot.net/kershaw.htm


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Atomic stovetop espresso maker

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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1948 Brevetti Robiati Atomic-era stovetop espresso maker.

Hard to find.

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O’Keefe & Merritt vintage gas ranges

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in kitchen

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These gorgeous gas ranges are sent straight to the dump in some states. They are also being refurbished and sold for $4000. Hunt around locally and you may find one for a few hundred dollars. They come with grills, adjustable broilers, and many other fabulous features.

To buy a restored one, visit antiquegasstoves.com

In Los Angeles: http://www.antiquestove.com/okeefe.html 310.287.1910

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Bravo espresso cups

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in food, kitchen

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A proper espresso cup should have extra ceramic at the base of the cup to keep the precious espresso warm as long as possible.  Bravo cups are very heavy and much cheaper than the prissy Illy ones with their dated handles.

They do sell cups without the logo, call to arrange.

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Sigg narrow sealing thermos and enamel-coated metal waterbottle

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in food, gear, kitchen

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Sigg makes extraordinary products: Non-plastic water bottles narrow enough to fit in a briefcase and coffee thermoses that seal AND fit in a briefcase and look great.  Mysigg.com carries the full line.

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Mami water kettle by Stefano Giovannoni

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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mami by stefano giovannoni  available at retromodern