While it may be true that most modern kitchen appliiances have a dedicated countdown clock, we love the look of these retro timers from Kikkerland. Two faces let you keep track of dueling recipes at once to make sure everything comes out just right at the buzzer.
Consider it a dream come true, an honest-to-goodness marshmallow tree. This decorative piece would make a nibble-worthy presentation when the party is in full swing and the hors d'oeuvres are in bloom, that can also double as decoration when its brances are bare.
The traditional tagine gets a modern Dutch makeover with Margriet Foolen's slow cooker for Royal VKB. Making a tasty meal is as simple as tossing all your fresh ingredients in and putting the entire terra cotta container in the oven; The silicone ring on the bottom means that when everything's ready it can do double duty as a serving dish.
Our approach to coasters might be a little bit backwards: We collect them because we love little concentrated bursts of pattern to lay about the house, and couldn't really care less about water marks. However, a quality coaster for the rest of the world should be able to protect tabletops from sweaty glasses and little drips. These silicone sets from modern-twist are winners on all fronts, with an added (and awesome) bonus of being able to take a bit ballpoint pen, so you can scribble while you sip and wash it off when you wash up.
West London landmark Trellik Tower gets the gold leaf treatment on this architectural plate. While it's dishwasher and microwave safe-- definitely fit for the table-- it almost seems a shame to muck it up with mushy peas or beans on toast. We think it would look great hanging on the wall, a shiny reminder of long, lazy days in Ladbroke Grove. Available in the US from Eden & Eden.
