Don't water down the good stuff! Teroforma Whiskey Stones are stone cubes you keep in the freezer - then put them in your favorite whiskey (or even white wine that needs chilled). The reusable stones will cool your beverage without absorbing any of the alcohol. They make a wonderful gift or are handy to keep in the freezer at home. Now that's whiskey "on the rocks".
A pack of 9 cubes will run you $20. You can find them at Amazon.
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What a cool, colorful cake?! It almost looks too neat and colorful to eat - but I am sure it is yummy too.
Pantone is the world's authority on color. For over 45 years, Pantone has been inspiring design professionals with products, services and cutting-edge technology for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity.
Influenced by Pantone's color palette, Whitbread Wilkinson designed a series of coffee mugs and espresso cups that can bring out your true colors. You can doctor your morning coffee, latte' or cappuccino to match your cup because the espresso cups are all a different shade of 'espresso' colors that coordinate with the Pantone numbering system: 464 C, 1395 C, 175 C and 1545 C. Or brighten up your day with a vibrant selection!
Find Pantone products here.
Southern Flourish, a new, 100% digital magazine that dishes out modern style and reveals Southern lifestyles, launches in a week on March 15th. It is such a joy to have a publication with inspirational, modern content at our fingertips - especially since Domino magazine is no longer.
The launch issue features 15 writers living in 9 Southern states - and I am one of them! Check out the sneak peek below for my article on Save.Spend.Splurge: Quatrefoil. It was such a pleasure to piece together and write about a design that has roots in history but also appears in many moderns finds. In addition, the Southern Flourish launch issue is packed with amazing articles about Southern style and beauty, what to do on a long weekend in Charleston, discovering local farming and much more.
Be sure to check out Southern Flourish!
The French macaroon is a heavenly delight. Derived from the Italian word "maccarone" meaning paste, the french macaroon is recognized by its smooth, domed ends, color variations and ruffled circumference.The mouth-watering confection takes accomplished culinary skills to form the mixture of egg whites, almond flour, and granulated and confectionery sugar into the perfect egg-shell like texture. Then, the creative chef must add in special ingredients to create flavors like pistachio, raspberry, and vanilla - the possibilities are endless.
Laudree in Paris is one of the most famous places to whip up macaroons - selling around 15,000 a day! The macaroons come in various colors, shapes and sizes. Pick up a tasty treat next time you are in Paris, search for macaroons at your local bakery, or brave into the bakers world and attempt to craft the delicacy on your own.
This French Macaroon recipe from Martha Stewart worked very well for me.
Summer grilling can be eco-friendly, clean, and chemical free. The Baja BBQ Firepack is charcoal packaging that lights instantly and burns away in the grill. Using 100% recycled biogradable paper pulp, the Baja BBQ Firepack contains 2 lbs. of natural lump coal and features an integrated chimney. Your food will be ready to cook in 15-20 minutes. Then, time to eat!
Keep in mind that 14,500 tons of VOCs are emitted from the tons of lighter fluid used each year in the US. Plus, lighter fluid leaves a residue of toxic chemicals on grilled food. Sounds yummy...
There's no more reason to worry about cutting the first piece of cake. What normally can be a delicate, messy task is now simple and clean with the Piece of Cake cake slicer. The slicer allows you to cut the area you want, grab onto it by putting some pressure on the tong-like handle, and then drop it on a plate for serving. This kitchen gadget is good for bakers and food lovers alike! The Piece of Cake slicer is $25 and comes in 3 colors: Orange, White and Yellow.
Find it at Charles and Marie .
Get more from your ice with a spherical ice tray. The MoMA Store is selling these cool, Japanese-made spherical ice trays that will make 2 spheres of ice each 2" in diameter. Also, keep in mind that the spherical ice melts slower due to the larger surface area. More time to enjoy your drink. Forget the regular cubed ice and get these into your social circle cocktails! One tray is $16.
Ok, despite the long title of the post this is an amazing product. DCI Design created I am NOT a paper cup, an eco-friendly beverage cup, that resembles the paper cups you use (and throw away) everyday. The lid is made of silicone and the base is doubled-walled, thermal porcelain. It holds 10 oz. of hot or cold liquid and is both microwave and dishwasher safe. For only $20 get your daily fix in a reusable cup.
Purchase I am not a paper cup at Amazon
