Mario Batali Salt Cellar

Now you may think that you have no need for this but I think any one who cooks should have something to hold their salt in beside the stove.

It's a great thing to have for salt use while cooking, instead of having to pull out a shaker and all. We have always used just a small crock to hold it but I am buying this for a small gift for hubby for Christmas. Mario Batali Salt Cellar will look so much better beside my stove than the old white crock that we always had. I love the idea of the lid and the wood will match almost any kitchen decor!
This salt, Guerande 'Fleur De Sel' Sea Salt, will make a perfect companion to the salt cellar!

Best Regards,

Judy

I Love my Mandoline!

I received my Pinzon Stainless-Steel Mandoline as a gift from my sister for my birthday several years ago. This is probably my favorite gadget for my kitchen (besides my Kitchen Aid Mixer that is). With this I am able to grate and slice in uniform slices. I use this to slice potatoes for french fries and scalloped potatoes and onions for just about everything! I grate cabbage for cole slaw, cheese for pizza and tacos. The uses are endless and clean up is a breeze too!

Here is a great recipe that you can use your new Pinzon Stainless-Steel Mandoline to make...

Scalloped Potatoes (About.com)

A basic scalloped potatoes recipe baked in the oven.

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes, about 6 to 8 medium potatoes
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups scalded milk
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation:

In a buttered 2-quart baking dish, place a layer of about 1/3 of the potatoes. In a cup or small bowl, combine flour with salt and pepper. Sprinkle about half of the flour mixture over the potatoes; repeat with another layer of potatoes and the flour mixture and top with remaining potato slices. Dot with butter then pour hot milk over potatoes. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes, or until scalloped potatoes are tender and cheese has melted. Scalloped potatoes serves 6 to 8.

Best Regards,

Judy

It's a bowl...it's a chopper (and just plain cool)!!!

OXO Good Grips Salad Chopper and Bowl

Okay so today the coolest thing I could find was this thing from OXO. If you are not familiar with this brand you probably should be. They have a lengthy history of quality products that are specifically designed to help make your busy life easier. They also have a leg up on most other products because of their chunky design which make them ideal for people with arthritis in the hands and finger.

OXO Good Grips Salad Chopper and Bowl



I can see this product easily being used in my house for numerous things. The first thing I will make will be my incredible pico de gallo. I can see that this will eliminate me chopping up the onions, peppers and the cilantro. What a time saver it is already!!!

Best Regards,

Judy