Test Collection 2 - Food

Closet Case To consolidate most appliances and food storage, keep his compact kitchen looking neat, and save money on cabinets, Sherman built a closet into the kitchen wall (“Cabinets are expensive but closets are cheap,” he offers). Inside is a countertop, blackboard surface, toaster oven, garbage cans, magnetic knife rack, and plenty of shelves. When the doors are closed, the unit recedes from view.

The second annual Nordic Food Festival took place last month at several locations in New York, and included a beer dinner with complementary fare.

CLOVERWARE LITE UTENSILS San Francisco outdoor gear company Alite just released these nifty camping utensils made from BPA-free recyclable nylon. A spork, knife, and cooking tool all in one, the implement is heat-safe up to 400 degrees, won't scratch non-stick cookware, and can be cleaned in a dishwasher.

Food Huggers seem awfully simple, yet the beauty is in the efficiency. Silicone discs that are 100% microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe preserve food longer once it's been chopped.

Nikole Herriott also keeps a gorgeous food blog, often highlighting her favorite pieces from the shop and decadent recipes. Photo by Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott

Dry Good Vessels by Fort Standard "Finding better ways to store dry goods is always one of the biggest challenges for cooks," Stubbs says. "I really like these because they’re attractive, and you can see exactly what’s in them. I often find myself digging through my pantry because with plastic containers, you have to open them to find out what's inside. I like the visual variety of the wood stoppers."

Another area of The Politics and Pleasures of Food offers a new way to appreciate art…