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Cooking In Stilettos – There’s An App For That

Lys — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:39:24 +0000

Often when I’m grocery shopping, I will whip out my iPhone to see what I could make with a certain ingredients. For example, I was looking at some short ribs and saw an amazing pork shoulder so I whipped out the phone, started playin’ around and sure enough, I was able to get the ingredients for Rick Bayless’ pork tinga which is currently simmering away in the slow cooker. Now I have never done well with a written grocery list or to do list as I’m a gal who lets culinary inspiration guide my shopping excursions. I am, however, thankfully an owner of an iPhone who has a bunch of culinary (and fashion of course) apps.

Well Cooking In Stilettos finally has its own app for when you are away from the computer and, here’s the best part - it’s FREE!

So, feel free to check us out on iTunes and you can get some culinary inspiration when you are out and about. Just click on the link or the logo and enjoy!

Cooking In Stilettos App on iTunes.

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Great Product: Lotus Sanitizing System

Lys — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:23:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, after the Sur La Table debacle, I bit the bullet and ordered the Lotus Sanitizing System from Chefs. I wanted to get it before my organic delivery as Erin had suggested that the fruits and veggies might need a serious wash.

I tend to have a bit of a MONK complex when it comes to cleaning food due to one too many ER trips years ago. I would have constant side attacks and the doctors were clueless. It was later figured out that tomatoes were the culprit and, of course, I just felt that with some produce, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Lotus cleans your produce and removes any residual pesticides and dirt that the grocery store might have left behind. Thanks to an amazing rep of Chefs - Elaine – I receieved this in the nick of time. She made sure that there were no hiccups and that my system was sent right away.

Of course the newer version takes up less counter room and is pretty simple to operate. It took a few tries but I got it to work and, can I say, I haven’t had any problems. I use it for cleaning all the produce as well as the sanitizing cleaner. It works so well that I am thinking about getting a few other attachments for it.

I can’t recommend this system (and Chefs) highly enough. I was skeptical at first when I started contemplating getting the Lotus. I read the reviews online and stalked boards incessantly and I’m glad I did. Now that I have it, I don’t see me going back to the old way anytime soon. Not to mention, the peace of mind knowing that I’m not spraying chemicals all over the place as I clean up after the pug. Lotus did good!

And, yes, the food tastes amazing!

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A New and Improved Cooking in Stilettos…

Lys — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:47:41 +0000

Welcome one. Welcome all. Thought I would make a transition from Blogger to WordPress and it wasn’t a decision made lightly. And, to move it by oneself with help to many tutorials on the web, countless blog queries and endless pestering of some friends and family to take a sneak peek, I feel like it’s a pretty good start. Obviously there’s still work to be done but I didn’t want to post on Blogger knowing that I should be here.

So, stay tuned for some great recipes this weekend, fabulous products and fun discussions.

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Gift Idea for the Techie Chef: Pandigital 15" Kitchen Technology Center

Lys — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:09:00 +0000

I immediately saw this and had to look all while shaking my head going “ARUUUU?” Here is the 15″ Kitchen Technology Center from Pandigital. Check out the write up from the Bed, Bath & Beyond website.

Whether viewing a digital cookbook, using it as a
digital photo frame, listening to music, or viewing high definition TV, you’ll
get a crystal clear image from this technology center. A touch screen allows you
to flip pages of your loaded files with just a finger. The 1 GB of internal
memory holds up to 3000 digital images, and lets you transfer, store and
playback photos, video and music. The built-in 5-in-1 card reader is compatible
with most digital memory cards. Mini USB and standard USB 2.0 high speed ports
allow you to connect and transfer files directly from a digital camera or PC.
Supports JPEG images, digital video and MP3 music files and features thumbnail
picture view, zoom, rotation and slide show with transitional effects. Includes
interchangeable face plates to adapt to your decor, a mounting kit, wireless
adapter, a remote, AC adapter and USB cable.

Granted it’s a little rich for my blood at $399.99 as I’d probably much rather get another Ruffoni copper pot (or two at that price!) and save the counter space. However, if you know someone that really wants to digitize their kitchen, check it out HERE.

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