Kitchen

Hot In The Hive: Good Chemistry Salt and Pepper Shakers

Anna Yu on Jun 23, 2009 6:18 AM PDT

The things that usually live on a kitchen table are not the first things that come in mind when we think of cool design. From napkin holders to salt and pepper shakers, those everyday utilitarian items are often taken for granted. I used to have a boss who obsessively collected unique salt and pepper shakers, so I got in the habit of keeping my eyes open. Who knew that there was a whole world of salt and pepper shakers that were completely different from the typical glass cylinders with metal caps? Shakers come in all shapes and sizes like a rooster and hen set I found one day! If you're a science geek or know one, then the Good Chemistry salt and pepper shakers are perfect for you. Labeled with their scientific names (well, one is completely made up but still very clever!) there's no confusing which is which. Next time you need some salt at the kitchen table, why don't you ask to "pass the NaCl"?

Price: $15
Who Found It: whatmedia was first to add the Good Chemistry Salt and Pepper Shakers to the Hive.

Tags : science , salt and pepper shaker , salt , pepper , kitchen

Cupcake Delivery And Cookie Delivery To Your Doorstep!

Lisanne Silverman on Jun 18, 2009 2:14 PM PDT

Mmm... cake. There's really no substitute, is there? Sure, we can quell ice cream cravings with fro yo until the cows come home, but when a hankering for a bite (or five) of fresh, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cake and ooey gooey frosting comes along, there's only one thing we can do: eat cake. Now stop drooling all over your keyboard and turn your attention to BuyCake.co.uk, the UK cupcake company that's managed to catch our attention from all the way across the pond! Polka dotted, candy-covered, daisy-adorned, or simply sweet, there's a cupcake for every occasion. We're pretty much smitten with the Old Skool Sweetie Cupcakes, luscious morsels adorned with the candies of your childhood. Owners Catherine and Michelle bake all cupcakes, cakes, and cookies to order using only the finest ingredients (free range eggs, Belgian chocolate, Nielsen Massey vanilla) and deliver them anywhere in the UK next day for maximum freshness. Skip the flowers and send a batch of their cupcakes instead for your next occasion- their pricing is certainly reasonable. To view their mouthwatering photo gallery and find out more about BuyCake.co.uk, visit www.buycake.co.uk.

Tags : uk , london , kitchen , eat cake

How To Keep Everything (Including The Kitchen Sink) Clean!

Anna Yu on May 19, 2009 2:18 PM PDT

Like a lot of people I know, I love cooking but hate the cleanup that's involved. I mean, I just can't help using multiple spoons for every taste test, dripping sauces everywhere I go, and getting flour everywhere (including my nose). So it's no wonder why my kitchen looks like a war zone and I've got no one volunteering to help clean. When you want things done, you have do it yourself, right? Aside from the usual sponges, mops, and towels you already have, I'm sure there are some cleaning supplies and gadgets you wouldn't mind having. If you've been working with smelly foods like garlic, onions, or fish, use a stainless steel bar of soap to get rid of the odors from your hands. My California upbringing definitely contributed to my love for recycling, so these recycle bags are a convenient way to organize your glass, metal and paper recycling. Take a look at my slideshow for more kitchen cleaning items you'll love to use!

Tags : kitchen , home , compost , cleaning

Hot In The Hive: "Don Banana" Kitchen Box by Alessi

Anna Yu on May 18, 2009 6:18 AM PDT

Ok, let's be honest here. Are you still storing your dry goods like flour, sugar, coffee, or tea in the big bulky packages it came in? Whether it's a flimsy cardboard box with tape all over it to keep it from collapsing or big, bulky, and ugly plastic containers, it's no wonder why kitchen cupboards are such a mess. That's why I fell in love with Italian design team, Alessi and their "Don Banana" Kitchen Box! I don't know about you, but I'll certainly crack a smile every time I reach for my tea leaves or sugar in the morning. I think the box could also be a fun storage idea for candies and nuts (provided you and your guests eat them before they get stale). Or how about bath salts or cotton balls in the bathroom? The storage possibilities are endless!

Price: $50
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the "Don Banana" Kitchen Box to the Hive.

Tags : storage , kitchen , home , design

Hot In The Hive: The Lego Cake Mold

Ida Hsiang on May 14, 2009 6:22 AM PDT

LEGOs have been a staple childhood toy for so many generations and they always bring back nostalgic and happy memories for me. What else gives me happiness? Dessert. Now there is a way to combine the two for ultimate fun-time ecstasy with the LEGO Cake/ Jelly mould. Use them like any other cake pan and build cool creations for parties or potlucks! Each mould allows you to make six individual cake treats for a fun and unique portable dessert, or make a few batches and let your creativity go! Make a simple LEGO cake fort, or build an entire castle (just make sure there are friends around to help you eat it)! Add food coloring to the batter to make then look even more like gigantic LEGOs and you, your friends and your kids can all have a delicious and innovative dessert time from your very own kitchen. These moulds are microwave and oven safe and you can use them again and again for only $14.99. The possibilities are truly endless, just like actual LEGOs, and you can take you cake and jelly creations as far as your imagination will take you! Adorn finished desserts with the actual tiny LEGO men-- just be careful not to eat them!

Price: $14.99
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the LEGO Cake/Jelly Mould to the Hive.

Tags : shopping , quirky , legos , lego , kitchen

Hot In The Hive: Crate & Barrel's Ice Cream Pint Tub

Anna Yu on May 11, 2009 6:16 AM PDT

Whenever I go to the grocery store, I stock up on all the essentials: pasta, salad greens, orange juice, and of course ice cream. But more often than not, I'll run into a friend and end up going to a cafe for long conversations over coffee and cookies. When I finally get home, I discover that the salad greens have wilted, the orange juice is warm, and the ice cream is soup. Sound like a familiar story? Well, I can't help you with the wilted greens or the warm orange juice, but I do have a solution for the melted ice cream. The Ice Cream Pint Tub from Crate and Barrel is designed with freezer gel (like the kind in ice packs) in the lid. Just freeze the lid for 2.5 hours and bring the whole thing with you the next time you buy ice cream at the grocery store. Not just for ice cream, it's also handy for other small things that need to stay chilled.

Price: $12.95
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the Ice Cream Pint Tub to the Hive.

Tags : shopping , kitchen , ice cream , home