by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen |
I love to cook, and since I’m often rushing home from work to feed the family I gravitate toward tools that make prep and cleanup simple and quick. I’m a bit of an addict in this area, so naturally the kitchen tool showrooms always top my list when...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen |
I love to bake, but do so only occasionally; which means the tricks and techniques of the trade are not second-nature to me. You know what? I think this makes me the perfect reviewer of baking tools that claim to make the job easier. If they didn’t, they’d...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
Strahl plastic glassware is a Top Tableware Fave in my book for style, quality and durability. I know the line very well since we stocked and sold it for over 15 years, plus I’ve used it in my own home even longer than that. Strahl is sold directly through...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
If you’re in the market for plastic glasses or tumblers of any sort you’re in luck. Plastic drinkware is no longer a seasonal line. We retail buyers source it year-round and it commands a proud place as an everyday essential on store shelves and kitchen tables....
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen, Faves! Party Time |
Who doesn’t love a good party? That’s an easy one — the party host who doesn’t have the right serving tools! Talk about misery — shuffling through cabinets, searching for platters, trays and bowls big enough to serve a crowd. You know...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen |
Ask any cook what they love to collect and recipes are sure to be a top answer. From magazine clippings to computer printouts to well-loved recipe cards handed down through the years, organizing recipes in their many forms can be a daunting task. Luckily there are...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
We stocked Prodyne brand kitchenware for many years and their Forever & Grand unbreakable plastic drinkware lines are tops in my drinkware Top Faves. We no longer carry Prodyne since they sell direct on Amazon now, but we sold it for over a decade, so I know it...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
The plastic stemware collection we once sold under the Napa brand now goes by many names — Sonoma, Leadingware, even Wine Enthusiast on occasion. But whatever the name, these plastic wine glasses are a Top Fave in my book. They’re simply the closest match...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
The Clarus plastic drinkware collection is a Top Tableware Fave in my book for style, quality and durability – and I know it well since we stocked and sold it since its introduction nearly 10 years ago. Clarus is now sold direct from the manufacturer through Amazon so...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen |
NordicWare Plastic Microwave Cookware is amazingly versatile, offering many specialty pieces that take full advantage of microwave cooking patterns. We stocked most of the line here for well over a decade and still use it daily both in our office kitchen and in our...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen, Faves! Party Time, Sweet Treats |
If you’re a fan of cakepops (and really, who isn’t?), then you’ll love this kitchen fave. It’s the Cake pops Baking Pan, proudly made in the USA by bakeware leader, NordicWare. Making cakepops usually involves rolling crumbled bits of cake...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Party Time |
The tailgating party is a main attraction on game day. Whether its a parking lot potluck or a snazzy sit-down affair complete with RV, canopy and outdoor kitchen, tailgating is always one thing — a party! And we’ve found some great ways to serve up your...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Decor Videos, Entertaining & Party, Faves! Party Time |
Help party guests keep track of wine glasses and other stemware with these easy-to-make wine glass charms. A pair of needlenose pliers and a quick trip down the beading aisle at the craft store is all it takes to make these stylish and inexpensive dangles. They make a...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Outdoor Living, Faves! Party Time, Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
As if you don’t have enough to worry about when planning a party! Have you SEEN the vast array of disposable tableware options online? Not to mention the number of places selling disposable partyware and dishes? My head spins. Frankly, I say hit the dollar store...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
If you’re in the market for plastic martini or margarita glasses, champagne flutes, or specialty stemware like hurricanes or dessert dishes, you’re in luck. Once considered summertime wares, plastic stemware is now available all year long, and with ample choices...
