Gadgetry

Who doesn't love a gadget for the kitchen or something new for the table? You know from reading bYb as well as its sister blog, Manic Thrift Store Shopper that I love nothing more! A kitchen tool that does only one thing? Yes, please. A dish specific to serving a particular food? Thank you! A pot that I only use once a year, but use it to prepare something exquisite? Why not?! Some tools/toys are better than others, but I always enjoy adding something new to the arsenal...

With the Kitchenaid came...the world of Kitchenaid accessories! It's a slippery slope. I quickly added the glass mixing bowl (for aesthetic as well as usability reasons) and the pasta extruded. Fresh bucatini? Easy and ready in a matter of moments. I'm sure, despite the naysayers, it will pay for itself. Plus it was technically a gift...

As was this magnificent sugar bowl. Yes, that's right: sugar bowl. I was shopping with my friend David in Houston when we came across it at a vintage store. He remembered how enamored I was with it and sent it as a very generous birthday gift. I have never seen anything like and I cannot wait for you to come over for coffee and sweet rolls, so that I can serve you sugar from this magnificent bowl!

And speaking of coffee, I picked up this great milk frother/steamer on a recent trip. I hate putting cold milk in my coffee and now I never will! I will be very happy to serve you a fancy coffee with some hot foamy goodness to which you can add sugar from my fly sugar bowl! Or steamy cocoa? Easy, breezy with the touch of a button.

And finally, I got a handy little tortilla warmer that reminds me of one of my favorite designers, Alexander Girard. Supposedly, 45 seconds in the microwave and it will keep the little guys warm for up to an hour! I'll report back on how it works...