Kitchens. To. Inspire.

The Little Paris Kitchen

One of my favorite things to do is to research Paris apartments.  I have a dream of one day owning a pied-a-terre in the city.  Something small and richly decorated but not extravagant.
ahhh, le sigh.

I keep noticing how petite the kitchens are and wondering how does one actually cook in a space so small.

Lot's of hanging pots and pans, and floor to ceiling shelves if you can.  Having all your basic ingredients on hand but not a lot of extra storage.  Which also means super fresh yummy little meals.  

(clearly there is no costco in paris!)

and in my searching I stumbled on this adorable young lady. . . 

Rachel Khoo

I was mesmerized by her ability to whip up the yummiest little dishes in truly a closet size kitchen.

ha, i love it. So impressive!

She has not only her only book out but has a cooking show on BBC.

She is just fantastic.

. . . a peak inside, of course I ordered a copy!

YUMMY!!!

Clean Eats

I just ordered this. I have done Dr Junger's cleanse and I have both of Gwyneth's cookbooks.
A book like this makes a great gift, hostess, mother's day, christmas etc.

I am eager to see how many recipes I will like.  This is a good start. . .

 

You can read more about it online: http://www.cleanprogram.com/clean-eats/

MUNCHERY.

Every Monday I am in French class until 7p (which I absolutley love), and I have struggeled with how to get a fresh, healthy meal on the table for myself and my guy.

I recently discovered MUNCHERY, so delicious!

Today's menu:

 

They have items for children, you can see if something is vegetarian or vegan, has nuts, diary, gluten free etc.  You can even order a bottle of wine.

 

WWW.MUNCHERY.COM

 

Quitokeeto

 

I love this website and the simple secrets they find.

Check them out: http://www.quitokeeto.com/

 

Linen Apron

Carbon Steel Chef Knife

 

 

 

Entertaining.

I fell in love with these place settings while browsing through my current issue of Bon Appetit Magazine.

I have simple round white plates, black placemats. . . I must get my hands on GOLD flatware!!! It is everything. I am on the hunt!

1. Bloomingdales – Marchesa by Lenox $90.00 (five-piece set)
2. Michael C. Fina – Due Ice Oro ($130.00 for a five-piece set)
3. Barneys - Bamboo d’Oro Flatware $125.00 (five-piece set)
4. Canvas - Domino Gold Cutlery ($74.00 for a five-piece set)
5. Design Within Reach – Almoco Flatware ($50.00 for a five-piece set)
6. West Elm - Gold Flatware ($29.00 for a five-piece set)

Salt and Pepper.

Waylande Gregory

Leopard Salt & Pepper Shakers

I have to have these!!

QUITOKEETO

I love this! QUITOKEETO – Heidi Swanson’s online pop-up… i think of it as all Heidi’s favorite, interesting, unusual finds. Get on the mailing list for updates!

For those that don't know, Heidi Swanson is the wonderful author behind: http://101cookbooks.com/

La Chamba

Amazing cookware, hand-made in Columbia by artisans. Each piece is one of a kind, made from black clay that is hand polished by stones. Toxin and lead-free, can be used in oven, microwave and stove-top.

I NEED!!!!