Eat Breakfast Like A King

There's an old saying we should often be reminded of -- Eat breakfast like a king, eat lunch like a prince, and eat dinner like a pauper. To eat like a king every morning, the kitchen needs be stocked with the right food, and be organized in such a way that the selections are readily available.

I'm a huge fan of Target and I found their recent breakfast selections quite impressive. Target busy family isles are filled with Nature Valley products, Nutella's and cereals. That's exactly what my family like and what energies us in the mornings. Check them out. I also have a few ideas on how to store breakfast items in your kitchen.

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Fruit Bouquets

Hello everyone! Recently, I reviewed Pop Chef and quite impressed with the way this little popper popped fruits. My daughters enjoyed creating stars, hearts and flowers out of watermelon, kiwi, honeydew melon and cantaloupe. Glad this is not a carving knife and it required minimum supervision. It seemed to handle well up to 2" without getting struck in-between. Assembly and cleaning were easy and it is dishwasher safe.  I bet this will be a great addition to pre-schools and day cares where children can be thought about healthy eating habits with a hands-on demonstration of fun fruit creations. I can't wait to host a party and startle my guests with my fruit bouquets.

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Instant Ice Cream For Everyone

Our kitchens are guaranteed to be filled with gadgets that help us with the basics -- to cook, grind, chop, heat and so on.. how about something that makes instant ice cream with just some shaking.  I tested this product and made vanilla ice cream in minutes. All I had to do was follow simple step by step instructions and voila ice cream was ready after a good 3-4 minutes of shaking. Best of all, there was no need for any electricity. Interesting to see how salt and ice works its magic while the arms gets its exercise... Its also a great birthday party activity!

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Bright Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

The kitchen backsplash adds color, texture and personality to any kitchen. It is an important design element that is not only dazzling but is the ultimate surfacing option to keep water from seeping through the walls between your counter-top and cabinets. Wall paints are not water-resistant and will be almost impossible to keep it stain-free.

Ceramic tiles, porcelain, glass, marble, stone and mosaic are the most popular backsplash options, using stainless-steel, cork, bamboo, laminate, etc., are also evolving. It is easy to pick a backsplash design for solid counter-tops and lighter cabinets; it can be a bit tricky for granite and darker cabinets. Bring in as many samples as possible -- try different sizes, shapes, patterns, color combinations that include monochromatic, contrasting and harmonious colors before you finalize.  I've a page filled with colorful tile backsplashes that might give you some ideas...

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A Macho Kitchen

Macho kitchen gadgets are entering kitchens and making powerful statements! Lately, I'm seeing more mustaches on gadgets and accessories than on men. These gadgets are fun and quirky, and they can make anyone smile. Here's what I found for mustache lovers like me!

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