What could be better than whipping up a first-class meal on a state-of-the-art gas range? How about if the proceeds from the appliance's auction benefit breast cancer research?
Chef Marcus Samuelsson (the winner of Top Chef Masters season 2 - love that show!) has teamed up with BlueStar to auction off a pink gas range. The striking piece has a retail value of $4,700, Plus, BlueStar is including an 8-piece cookware set, too, so you'll be ready to prepare a culinary masterpiece.
The professional-quality range includes:
*Extra-large oven capacity
*ULTRANOVA power burn that delivers a scorching 22,000 BTU of heat
*Ability to accommodate a full-size commercial baking sheet
*24" depth that's compatible with standard kitchen cabinetry
We're big time coffee fans and need at least one cup (usually two) to help us get going in the morning. Nothing beats coffee from a French press of just grounded fresh roasted beans but sometimes we just don't have the time to do that. That's when you need a single serve coffee system.
Single serve coffee has been an amazing invention for us and we've tried a few of them. We had a poor experience with a Cuisinart single serve that almost soured us on using them at all but when we saw the latest coffee system from Keurig we thought we'd give it another shot.
The refrigerator is truly a modern wonder, isn't it? It keeps our food and drinks cold, and also serves as an artwork and message display center.
We came across a great Kitchens.com post on refrigeration trends and it made us realize just how far this mighty appliance has come. The post also looks forward to several trends that will continue to change the way refrigerators are purchased, installed and used.
For example? Expect to see an increase in modular pieces that will allow consumers to separate refrigerators and freezers as needed, and place them throughout the kitchen as space allows.
A few days ago, I spent some time touring a model condominium in downtown Kansas City while on assignment. Not only is the building a towering historic landmark (the tallest residential building in the Midwest, outside of Chicago) but it also houses some beautiful, modern condominiums. (Note: the below photo isn't of the condo, sadly enough, because I wasn't savvy enough to snap a pic while I was oohing, aahing and drooling!)
It seems like a minor detail when compared with the rest of the features and amenities, but one of the things that struck me most in the condo was the kitchen's stainless steel backsplash. We've talked before here at C&H about using metal tiles to add a dose of oomph to your kitchen's walls, but this was a solid sheet of stainless steel--and it made for an impressive, functional look that seamlessly blended with the kitchen's stainless steel appliances and the home's modern surroundings.
I've quickly realized that touring open houses and model condos/lofts can be a great way to glean inspiration for your own space. They typically display a variety of features, including upgraded options, and are so perfectly decorated that it's like stepping into the pages of your favorite shelter magazine.
