Gifts Made in the Kitchen This collection of recipes and tips show how to create personal Christmas gifts made in the kitchen and how to wrap them in extra special ways. According to author GeorgeAnne, Brennan, part of the fun of making gifts from the kitchen is in deciding how to present them and what to write on the gift tags describing what the package contains in unique ways. In Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen, she provides recipes that even the most inexperienced cook can make with packaging that fit
The historical upheavals experienced in England during the 1600s, under the monarchy of Charles II, had a tremendous effect on the ordinary person’s domestic life. With the increasing affluence of the upper classes, which enabled them to spend more time and money on travel, recreation, and luxury goods, some of this way of living filtered down to the peasant classes revealing food from kitchens past.
There’s no need to throw away these five kitchen staples next time you clean out your pantry. Do you automatically throw food items out after a certain amount of time? While this is certainly an advisable practice for many food items, you may be surprised to find out that some food will last a lifetime and beyond. Sugar Whether we are talking about honey, pure maple syrup, brown sugar or even powdered white sugar, its shelf life is indefinite. Why? Because sugar in all its forms does not provide
Coffee Grinders There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly ground coffee to bring a touch of homeliness to the kitchen. There are a wide range of grinders available on the market. For an antique or country feel consider mechanical models. A cast iron grinder produced by Sponge and Co will make a nice present for the antique collector. On the other hand, a brighter mechanical grinder is available from traditional Greek producers and often constructed of brass. For a more contemporary feel, a range of electric options are
The main visual element that dominates an American traditional kitchen is of course wood. Wooden panels and drawer fronts give a heavy and solid look. The strong feel comes from the fact  that the cabinetry is not a veneer but actual wooden joinery. Dark stained oak is the most common material, and often this is carried through onto the counter top.
