“Gentlemen are asked to refrain from urinating in the umbrella stand during asparagus season”I have no idea where I first heard this quote, but I will readily quote it to anyone who'll listen at the drop of a hat.Yesterday, I resurrected some apparently past-it spears from the fridge,...

Modern kitchens may be efficiently kitted out and look seamlessly well designed with nice materials fixtures and finishes - but lack any personality, and thus don’t fulfill their new role as the epicenter of socialising in the home.Whatever the style - Gothic, Punk, Eclectic, 50’s...

Dear Kitchen desiresI just had to write to tell you how much I love my new kitchen scales that I bought through your website recently. Who would have guessed that something so simple and, frankly, inexpensive, would be so delightful to use. I must admit, kitchen scales were hardly something I...

A tip I learnt from a lighting designer friend:"The most important thing is to hide the source."What does this mean?The most effective lighting designs will, obviously, light the room and it's tasks aesthetically, but the source of the light, i.e the lamp or blub itself, will not be...

More than ever before has it become essential to be organized, as kitchens become more of a living and entertaining space, and with just about everyone getting into cooking and entertaining. In any kitchen, especially a small one, day to day living becomes more of a pleasure if you have planned...

 Looking to add a new touch to your kitchen? Want something that looks and tastes good? Then why not make room on your kitchen window sill for some pots of herbs? It’s great using fresh ingredients in your cooking, and herbs are a perfect way to start. They’re easy to grow, and with...

Life was so simple when the most desirable kitchen was a sleek white room with stainless steel appliances and colour was reserved for the rest of the home. Now you can be proud of your kitchen colour - and quite rightly so!As a retail designer, when designing large department stores, I was always...

Poor Show ChapsI intended to get some pork chops & got some cured pork chaps delivered in error. Ho-hum, turn the other cheek (forgive the pun), these things happen, & sometimes these incidents can work out favourably. Sadly not this time.This is an offal cut, aka 'bath chaps' which is the...

In our house we love entertaining friends as well as family and are lucky to have a large kitchen and dining area for these occasions. But all this would be useless without the right tools! Like the best ingredients can mean great cooking - the right utensils are vital. Firstly, if you are a keen...

PlanningFeeling fat bodied, skinny limbed, stiff as a board, nicotine poisoned, hung over & generally yuled out, I have decided to make myself feel better by following some advice acquired off  t'internet. I intend to plan my week's meals in advance, get everything delivered at a time...