The store has a cooking school and will offer demonstration, participation and skill-building classes beginning in October. Upcoming classes include Festive Entertaining Made Simple, Knife Skills, the Art of Jam and A Taste of Spain.According to reports, the couple decided to move to Cary from St. Louis after researching best towns to live in the United States. On the store's website, the Saklads state "We created Whisk because we had a vision of building a local cooking store where you our customers could:
find everything for the cook, all in one place; interact with a staff who has a deep knowledge and enthusiasm for cooking; find innovative, reliable cookware and kitchen supplies from skilled artisans and exceptional brands; gain valuable knowledge through cooking classes; be inspired to cook!"Kiely, who is based in London, is known for her floral and stem prints on cotton laminated tote bags. Her retro-ish prints also appear on wallets, bedding and kitchenware. What makes them so wonderful is that they're uplifting and whimsical without being cutesy.
During their many travels, Dan and Diana Saklad of Cary would inevitably find themselves in the local kitchenware shop.Now the new owners of Whisk hope their specialty store becomes a destination for Triangle shoppers and a go-to place for culinary inspiration."When you need something for the kitchen and wonder where to find it, we will be the answer," Dan Saklad said. "We have more Le Creuset than anyone in the Triangle."Whisk opened Sept. 19 on the upper level of Cary's Waverly Place shopping center. The store offers 8,000 products and features an 80-foot wall with nothing but gadgets.
2013年9月29日星期日
2013年9月25日星期三
The expenses scandal of that year
We're all in this together. Just remember that as you read the front pages and see that Members of Parliament are now claiming more than they did before the scandal in 2009.We're obviously all tightening our belts but somehow the total cost of travel, accommodation and running the offices of MPs rose by 10 per cent in 12 months – a record for claims by our representatives in parliament in a single year.Figures from the expenses watchdog show the overall bill for 2012-13 was ￡98.1m, taking it above the previous high of ￡95.6m claimed in 2008-09.
The expenses scandal of that year rightly sparked public outrage with the claims for moat cleaning, duck houses, posh pillows and designer crockery. Many had played the system to get taxpayer cash for furnishing two homes.After the scandal broke, MPs' claims fell to ￡90.7m as parliament brought in an independent watchdog to keep down the costs.There was a suggestion that MPs' wives, children and even parents shouldn't be on the public payroll –ARIA Restaurant's Matt Moran shows why simple madeleines can truly take the cake yet some are still enjoying salaries as high as ￡50,000 for office duties.
We all want to do our best to help our families, but in these straightened times I can't see how they can even try to justify this.I'm all for paying people properly, but this seems like a lot of money going into one family's coffers.With unemployment rising in so many parts of the country, wouldn't it be better to open up these taxpayer funded jobs to everyone, and not give them within the family?I'm not saying that MPs shouldn't be paid for what they do and recompensed when their jobs leave them out of pocket.
The expenses scandal of that year rightly sparked public outrage with the claims for moat cleaning, duck houses, posh pillows and designer crockery. Many had played the system to get taxpayer cash for furnishing two homes.After the scandal broke, MPs' claims fell to ￡90.7m as parliament brought in an independent watchdog to keep down the costs.There was a suggestion that MPs' wives, children and even parents shouldn't be on the public payroll –ARIA Restaurant's Matt Moran shows why simple madeleines can truly take the cake yet some are still enjoying salaries as high as ￡50,000 for office duties.
We all want to do our best to help our families, but in these straightened times I can't see how they can even try to justify this.I'm all for paying people properly, but this seems like a lot of money going into one family's coffers.With unemployment rising in so many parts of the country, wouldn't it be better to open up these taxpayer funded jobs to everyone, and not give them within the family?I'm not saying that MPs shouldn't be paid for what they do and recompensed when their jobs leave them out of pocket.
2013年9月22日星期日
ARIA Restaurant's Matt Moran shows why simple madeleines can truly take the cake
Madeleine trays are available at specialist kitchenware shops in two sizes - the smallest is the perfect bite-size while the larger size are easily polished off in two or three bites.An electric mixer is also helpful, making short work of whisking the eggs and sugar until very light and fluffy an otherwise labour-intensive task.But before you even get to the whisking stage, get your butter melted and cooled - if you add the butter to the batter while it's hot, you'll end up with tough madeleines.
Resting the batter overnight also helps to achieve the most delicate and tender of little cakes - you can even make it a few days ahead.The key is to serve them warm. Pipe or spoon the batter into the well-greased tins. I use a pastry brush to get right into the corners of the shell shapes.Bake until dark golden on the edges, with the signature little peak in the centre, then turn them out while they're still hot, dust with icing sugar if you wish, and serve straight away. Heaven.
In the past two decades, the pop culture prestige of chefs has risen dramatically, making them the rock stars of the modern era. Many have built vast empires that include hit TV shows, far-flung restaurants, kitchenware collections and more. The biggest of them are practically identifiable by their first names alone: think Emeril (Lagasse). And their take-home pay reflects their celebrity status, with several chefs earning more than $10 million a year, according to a 2012 Forbes survey.
Resting the batter overnight also helps to achieve the most delicate and tender of little cakes - you can even make it a few days ahead.The key is to serve them warm. Pipe or spoon the batter into the well-greased tins. I use a pastry brush to get right into the corners of the shell shapes.Bake until dark golden on the edges, with the signature little peak in the centre, then turn them out while they're still hot, dust with icing sugar if you wish, and serve straight away. Heaven.
In the past two decades, the pop culture prestige of chefs has risen dramatically, making them the rock stars of the modern era. Many have built vast empires that include hit TV shows, far-flung restaurants, kitchenware collections and more. The biggest of them are practically identifiable by their first names alone: think Emeril (Lagasse). And their take-home pay reflects their celebrity status, with several chefs earning more than $10 million a year, according to a 2012 Forbes survey.
2013年9月17日星期二
Cambridge Silversmiths Acquires Thirstystone Resources
Trophy Birds, on the Hell Staircase, is a collection of hanging silk print plumes based on pheasant and woodcock feathers. It represents Burghley's former courtyard aviary and the opulence of its hunting history.An artists' talks evening is on September 26 and includes a tour of the house. Tickets at ￡12.50 must be pre-booked. Workshops will be held on October 26 and November 2."I am extremely enthusiastic about the acquisition, because Cambridge represents five generations of skill, expertise and devotion to the craft,New Report Publishes on Global and Thirtystone is a proven, innovative industry leader," said Roger Freeman, founder and owner, Cambridge, in a statement.
"This means great potential for both companies to expand and benefit from the success we have built independently. I have been looking for the right acquisition for a long time, and Thirstystone is a perfect fit for our long term goals. I am confident that it will be a most exciting adventure to build both brands."The Freeman family has been in the tabletop business since 1956 when Charles Freeman founded the kitchenware company, Stanley Roberts Inc. in the 1990s. The family sold the business to partners, and Roger
Freeman, along with son Harold Freeman, later launched Cambridge. Headquartered in Pine Brook, NJ, Cambridge's entire line of products are produced in more than 35 different factories with some of the same personnel for the past 30 years. The company also operates offices in Hong Kong and Tianjin, China and additional warehouse and distribution facilities in Los Angeles.
"This means great potential for both companies to expand and benefit from the success we have built independently. I have been looking for the right acquisition for a long time, and Thirstystone is a perfect fit for our long term goals. I am confident that it will be a most exciting adventure to build both brands."The Freeman family has been in the tabletop business since 1956 when Charles Freeman founded the kitchenware company, Stanley Roberts Inc. in the 1990s. The family sold the business to partners, and Roger
Freeman, along with son Harold Freeman, later launched Cambridge. Headquartered in Pine Brook, NJ, Cambridge's entire line of products are produced in more than 35 different factories with some of the same personnel for the past 30 years. The company also operates offices in Hong Kong and Tianjin, China and additional warehouse and distribution facilities in Los Angeles.
2013年9月12日星期四
New Report Publishes on Global
In 2010, the governments of all countries launched stimulus policies successively, an engine for demand growth, and which helped China's export volume of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware be up 25.4% year-on-year.Since 2011, the governments of all countries has rolled out stricter regulations on food safety and put forward higher safety norms for stainless steel tableware and kitchenware; and the driving force of economic stimulation has faded away, which caused China's export volume of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware products to fall again in 2011 and 2012.
The high-end stainless steel tableware and kitchenware market in China is almost dominated by well-known transnational brands such as SEB, ZWILLING and WMF at present, while local brands hold small market shares. The medium-end market is held by a few domestic brands like Supor and ASD, and they enjoy certain market scale; while the low-end market is full of less known and inferior brands whose sales channels come to supermarkets and low-end retail shops.French SEB Group is the famous company in the world's kitchenware and small home appliance field, and it continuously expands its market coverage through mergers and acquisitions worldwide.
From its acquisition on Tefal in 1968 to the share holding of Supor in 2011, SEB's revenue has shown steady growth. In H1 2013, its revenue reached EUR1.835 billion, a rise of 2.5% from the same period of last year, and it performed prominently in the sluggish European market.Supor is one of the well-known producers of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware domestically in China, and it became the holding subsidiary of France-based SEB Group. In 2012, affected by depressed economies in China and beyond, Supor's revenue dropped by 3.31% year-on-year, and its net income fell 1.92% year-on-year.
The high-end stainless steel tableware and kitchenware market in China is almost dominated by well-known transnational brands such as SEB, ZWILLING and WMF at present, while local brands hold small market shares. The medium-end market is held by a few domestic brands like Supor and ASD, and they enjoy certain market scale; while the low-end market is full of less known and inferior brands whose sales channels come to supermarkets and low-end retail shops.French SEB Group is the famous company in the world's kitchenware and small home appliance field, and it continuously expands its market coverage through mergers and acquisitions worldwide.
From its acquisition on Tefal in 1968 to the share holding of Supor in 2011, SEB's revenue has shown steady growth. In H1 2013, its revenue reached EUR1.835 billion, a rise of 2.5% from the same period of last year, and it performed prominently in the sluggish European market.Supor is one of the well-known producers of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware domestically in China, and it became the holding subsidiary of France-based SEB Group. In 2012, affected by depressed economies in China and beyond, Supor's revenue dropped by 3.31% year-on-year, and its net income fell 1.92% year-on-year.
2013年9月10日星期二
Kitchen gadgets you wish you'd never bought: share your photos
From its acquisition on Tefal in 1968 to the share holding of Supor in 2011, SEB's revenue has shown steady growth. In H1 2013, its revenue reached EUR1.835 billion, a rise of 2.5% from the same period of last year, and it performed prominently in the sluggish European market.China has been the leading production base and exporter of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware in the world. During 2006-2009, China-made low-end stainless steel tableware and kitchenware products were gradually eliminated in the market, with its export volume showing a downward tendency.
This pan comes with a recipe booklet, the governments of all countries launched stimulus policies successively, an engine for demand growth, and which helped China's export volume of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware be up 25.4% year-on-year.Supor is one of the well-known producers of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware domestically in China, and it became the holding subsidiary of France-based SEB Group. In 2012, affected by depressed economies in China and beyond, Supor's revenue dropped by 3.31% year-on-year, and its net income fell 1.92% year-on-year.
In 2010, the governments of all countries launched stimulus policies successively, an engine for demand growth, and which helped China's export volume of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware be up 25.4% year-on-year.Since 2011, the governments of all countries has rolled out stricter regulations on food safety and put forward higher safety norms for stainless steel tableware and kitchenware; and the driving force of economic stimulation has faded away, which caused China's export volume of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware products to fall again in 2011 and 2012.
This pan comes with a recipe booklet, the governments of all countries launched stimulus policies successively, an engine for demand growth, and which helped China's export volume of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware be up 25.4% year-on-year.Supor is one of the well-known producers of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware domestically in China, and it became the holding subsidiary of France-based SEB Group. In 2012, affected by depressed economies in China and beyond, Supor's revenue dropped by 3.31% year-on-year, and its net income fell 1.92% year-on-year.
In 2010, the governments of all countries launched stimulus policies successively, an engine for demand growth, and which helped China's export volume of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware be up 25.4% year-on-year.Since 2011, the governments of all countries has rolled out stricter regulations on food safety and put forward higher safety norms for stainless steel tableware and kitchenware; and the driving force of economic stimulation has faded away, which caused China's export volume of stainless steel tableware and kitchenware products to fall again in 2011 and 2012.
2013年9月5日星期四
This pan comes with a recipe booklet
This pan comes with a recipe booklet, so I mixed a batch of batter for the basic fluffy pancakes. After a few minutes I checked the pancake and the top looked bubbly and ready to turn, so I closed the lid and gave the pan a flip. I didn't hear or feel the pancake fall into the bottom pan, so I flipped it back and checked.Sure enough, it required a gentle nudge to loosen the pancake. Then I closed the lid and gave it a flip, and the pancake dropped to the other side. After a few more minutes, the pancake was perfect and ready to eat.
While it's fun to use this pancake maker, it would take much more time to fix a big batch of pancakes than using a griddle that allows you to make more than one at a time. The recipe called for 1/4 cup batter per pancake, which I added the first time. For the second pancake, I added 1/2 cup of the batter, which made a pancake that filled the maker perfectly and was more suited to my personal preference.The final product I tested, the Perfect Tortilla, was the easiest of the three in terms of getting it ready to use. Simply wash it in hot, soapy water, then give it a good rinse and a thorough drying. The Perfect Tortilla also gave the best results.
The Perfect Tortilla can use three different tortilla sizes. It turns the tortilla into a crispy bowl that's perfect for salads or desserts. The shells can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container and reheated in just a few minutes. With four pans in the box, you can make more than one at a time, which gives the Perfect Tortilla an edge on the pancake maker.I will use all of these products again, and I will season the skillet and pancake maker to see if it was operator error that caused them not to automatically release the food. The skillet is the perfect size for a quick egg or grilled cheese, and the pancake maker has recipes for sandwiches, crepes and potato pancakes, making it versatile, too.
While it's fun to use this pancake maker, it would take much more time to fix a big batch of pancakes than using a griddle that allows you to make more than one at a time. The recipe called for 1/4 cup batter per pancake, which I added the first time. For the second pancake, I added 1/2 cup of the batter, which made a pancake that filled the maker perfectly and was more suited to my personal preference.The final product I tested, the Perfect Tortilla, was the easiest of the three in terms of getting it ready to use. Simply wash it in hot, soapy water, then give it a good rinse and a thorough drying. The Perfect Tortilla also gave the best results.
The Perfect Tortilla can use three different tortilla sizes. It turns the tortilla into a crispy bowl that's perfect for salads or desserts. The shells can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container and reheated in just a few minutes. With four pans in the box, you can make more than one at a time, which gives the Perfect Tortilla an edge on the pancake maker.I will use all of these products again, and I will season the skillet and pancake maker to see if it was operator error that caused them not to automatically release the food. The skillet is the perfect size for a quick egg or grilled cheese, and the pancake maker has recipes for sandwiches, crepes and potato pancakes, making it versatile, too.
2013年9月2日星期一
Know more about the knives used by killers in India
"People who don't have experience in a working kitchen may not know how special knives are to chefs," said website manager Linda Bachman, "Each chef has their own set of knives. Those knives are the tools that chefs work with. They take great care of them. They clean them and sharpen them and know where they are at all times."The video discusses the makeup of the knife, including the edge, the spine, the fingerguard, the rivets and the tang. It also talks about the different types of knives, such as the carving knife, the bread knife and the all-around chef's knife.
Bachman asserted that opinions about which knives are the best are fairly subjective and each chef will have his or her own opinion. "A perfect companion for the Reidel Whisky Glasses" Bachman continued, "And not every knife is built for every person.Each manufacturer produces a slightly different style, and it is up to you to find out which one you like best.""The only way you can really decide which knife is the right fit for you is to actually pick it up and try it," Bachman concluded.The CulinarySchoolsOnline.com website assists culinary students with education and career training options.
The web site and the video are provided for free for anyone to try.There are many weapons which criminals or killers use for committing murders, but the most common and silent weapon is a knife.India is known for diverse cultures, religions, races and it is also known for its diversity in knives.We are not going to discuss here about kitchen knives. We will have a look at different types of knives/swords/machetes which criminals use for committing heinous crimes.
Bachman asserted that opinions about which knives are the best are fairly subjective and each chef will have his or her own opinion. "A perfect companion for the Reidel Whisky Glasses" Bachman continued, "And not every knife is built for every person.Each manufacturer produces a slightly different style, and it is up to you to find out which one you like best.""The only way you can really decide which knife is the right fit for you is to actually pick it up and try it," Bachman concluded.The CulinarySchoolsOnline.com website assists culinary students with education and career training options.
The web site and the video are provided for free for anyone to try.There are many weapons which criminals or killers use for committing murders, but the most common and silent weapon is a knife.India is known for diverse cultures, religions, races and it is also known for its diversity in knives.We are not going to discuss here about kitchen knives. We will have a look at different types of knives/swords/machetes which criminals use for committing heinous crimes.
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