Hot In The Hive: Matryoshka Measuring Cups
by Alex Gambardella
Aug 21, 2009 6:28 AM PDT
If you happen to have a Ukrainian grandmother like I do, you may be able to relate to my childhood experience of having to kill seemingly endless durations of time at her house playing with her collection of silly Russian nesting dolls while she "babysat" me. Yeah, I was five, but I wasn't easily amused enough to think that taking the little people apart and fitting them back inside of each other sufficed as a good time at Grandma's. Although I was bored nearly to tears at the time, now that I'm technically an adult, I can't help but be drawn to these cute Russian doll measuring cups, called M-Cups after their actual name, Matryoshka dolls. While the dolls themselves may be a completely functionless ode to the old country, when brought to the realm of cooking, they're actually a brilliant idea in kitchenware organization and space-saving! Plus, with all my childhood practice, I could probably break a record with how quickly I'm able to stack them up and put them away after completing a well-measured recipe!
Price: $11.99
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the M-Cups to the Hive.
City Style: Moscow's Fabrique Nightclub Closes at Dawn!
by Lisanne Silverman
Apr 24, 2008 8:16 PM PDT
Though I'm sure many would beg to differ, I'm going to say it anyway - you can't shop forever. Cara & Co or anywhere else, you're going to need a break, the same way that hours upon hours on end at Moscow's top restaurants or hotels would have you craving a bit of a release. Seeing as Moscow's known for its ultra-energetic nightlife, you've come to the right city, but you won't be in the right place until you hit up Fabrique. Between the super slick interiors, international DJs playing the best club music in Moscow, and a cozy-chic V.I.P. room, Fabrique is definitely the place to be when you're in the mood to party with 1,500 beautiful people - no kidding here, watch out for face control, or maybe wait until the jetlag passes. Click READ MORE for more on Fabrique or SEE SLIDESHOW for some pretty piccies!
