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Gifts for Micro-Kitchens |
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Cooking Little is a kitchen shopping and tips blog for urban dwellers and anyone who cooks in a small kitchen. Beyond the kitchen, we feature diversions such as culinary travel spots, classes and tasting events. |
Recently in Gifts for Micro-Kitchens Category Light My Fire, the makers of the Grilliput and it's trusty side kick the Fire Bowl, knew the intuitive design and light weight would make backpackers drool, but apartment dwellers? Sure. The Grilliput is built to last and to travel -- made of stainless steel and weighing a smidge over a pound. It's nothing to store and the compact footprint is right for a petite balcony. You can pretend it's a chiminea! Away from home it slips into a bag for the park, a hike, or even for a last minute weekend rental. A warning -- this dreamy micro grill set up is not well suited to the "look out below" fire escape BBQ scene. (REI, Target and Amazon carry the Grilliput, but Think Geek has the sweetest deal. Or check your local camping store.) $28.98 for the set AT THINK GEEK Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
 The Flip & Tumble Reusable Bag You can stuff a stocking with Flip & Tumble reusable bags or stuff a Flip & Tumble with stocking stuffers. Either way when the holidays are over it a handy shopper the rest of the year. Made of nylon, the cover is made of a stretchy nylon that makes it an easy open & close. Loads of two-tone color ways $13.00 AT EXIT 9 EMPORIUM Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
 A perfect group gift for the small kitchen cook on your list. The sleek looks are only part of the story. The design relies on a old-time cooking method used by olive pickers in the field. The dry pasta is mixed with the sauce and a small amount of water is added. The water is absorbed similarly to risotto making. This is modern one pot cooking. $238.00 AT UNICAHOME Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
 If your gifts have to go through airport security, think small. How about saffron, organic and sustainable caviar, Spanish paprika, small jars of Marcona almonds and La Tienda gift cards. Clicking and Shipping? Look into the big size of Marcona almonds, as rich tasting as macadamia nuts but good for lowering cholesterol. Perfecto para la pequeña cocina. from $10.00 AT LA TIENDA Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
 Two stainless steel infusers hang delicately in about the same space as a tea cup. $24.95 AT COOKING.COM Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
 Romeo & Julienne Cutting Board December 1, is the Friends Sale at all three Exit 9 stores -- 64 Avenue A in Manhattan,127 Smith Street in Brooklyn and online. Just mention the sale to receive 20% off. Online shoppers use code "Friend". The kitchen gear is limited, but what they have is swell. Like this cheeky cutting board. $12.00 AT Exit 9 Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
 Joseph & Joseph design for small spaces. A measuring spoon and prep bowl set nest together ready to work when you are. In white or multi-colored. Also available in the UK via Amazon. More… $59.00 AT THE CONRAN SHOP Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
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 The Five Senses Collection by Kahla wins our devotion. Every inch offers elegant utility. Our space conscious favorite is the baking dish with accessories. The platter is also a trivet or a lid for the baking dish. The raised grid insert works for fish, meat or veggies with the platter or dish for cooking or serving. Sigh. Available in S-M-L. See more of the whole Five Senses collection... $27.00 and up AT LEKKERHOME Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
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 Here's a trio of tools from Zyliss all under $20 that will make the prep crew happy. The battery operated Multipeeler can peel veggies or sculpt them into ribbons. It cuts shards of chocolate, cheese or cold butter. The serrated blades let you skip the boil and plunge method for tomato peeling. More on Zyliss tools... $19.95 AT AMAZON.COM Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
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 Both of these coffee gadgets seemed, well, too much like gadgets. Shockingly each delivered exceptional cups of espresso from an unplugged micro-format. The choice boils down to how hard you want to work and how much you want to spend. Read on for the details… $25.99 AT THINK GEEK Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
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 Together they make your daily coffee habit less routine. Independently, they can serve up snacks, sweets or nuts. Switch out the trio to hold salad dressing and all the tasty bits that go on the side. Available in clear or multi-colored, the best prices are currently at Finnishgifts.com, but the iittala trio is also available at Amazon. $68.00 AT FINNISH GIFTS Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
 Cook and serve in the same stunning bowl. The design straddles vintage and modern. The Wok bowl by Le Creuset is available in the most recent colors: Kiwi, Caribbean, and Dijon. Measuring 8.2 x 9.5 x 2.2 inches this can be used to serve a side dish or as a grand bowl for each guest. A set of Le Creuset wok bowls in multiple colors mixes well Fiesta pieces. $29.99 AT AMAZON.COM Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
 The space saving nature of the Stelton carafe is easy missed with its heading turning design and easy going rocker spout that opens as your pour. But this vacuum jug holds a quart of liquid working on a spare 4.2 inch base. $89.00 AT VESSEL Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
This is a move learned from catering; a single cake stand or a group of pedestals increases the surface space on counters and tables. Not only for special occasion cakes, they can prop up fruit, appetizers or serve up sandwiches. Read on to view a selection of styles. $29.95 AT AMAZON.COM Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
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Depending on the setting, these mushroom bowls can be posh or whimsical. Either way they stack up beautifully waiting to be used as dinnerware, serve ware or storage. Micro-oven-dishwasher safe porcelain in sizes from 4oz. to 25oz. $6.99 to $16.99 AT LIQUID PLANET Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
 From Zero to Hot
The uninitiated can get comfortable with induction cooking about halfway through the first recipe. Just an authoritative tap of your finger on the sleek glass and you’re cooking.
$199.95 AT SUR LA TABLE Gifts for Micro-Kitchens
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When Artist Michael Ruh created this hand-blown wine carafe design he imagined the inner vessel floating backlit in watered ice. Hence the name, buoy.
$465.00 CONTACT MICHAEL |
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