It's So Tiny!

I found this cute little grater while browsing kitchen gadget websites. It is the Microplane Premium Zester/Grater 46020. Sure you may think it's just a tiny grater (no big deal), but haven't you ever had those moments in the kitchen when you're trying to grate your cheese with some HUGE grater that only makes grating cheese or whatever you use it for so much more awkward? This little guy wont get in the way as you grate cheese, garlic, or zest any citrus. You can find it at Cookware.com for about $20 but right now it's on sale for $14.95!

Fresh Fast Flavorful!

Yesterday I made a yummy recipe from my 'Fresh Fast Flavorful' recipe book.

It's my Martha Stewart cookbook that I bought from (yet again) William-Sonoma. I love this recipe because it's pretty simple and also pretty healthy!

Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Cilantro

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup pitted green olives, halved (I didn't pit them)

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (or lemon)

1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned and just cooked through, turning once, 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with aluminum foil.

2. Raise heat to medium; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and olives; cook until tomatoes soften and release their juice, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with tomato mixture.

Nice curves!

I'm a sucker for anything made of wood for the kitchen. Although it scares me to death to buy many wooden items (for fear of them drying out), I still think they are absolutely beautiful.

This is the Littledeer Cooking Utinsil Set invented and designed by Tom Littledeer. With 5 pieces to this set, each is made from American Maple and inspired by the smooth curves of a canoe. The set includes tongs, a serving scoop, a spreader, a paddle and a pot scoop. To prevent from wear and drying out, all you have to do is hand wash and rub with food-safe mineral oil. You can find them (again) at Williams-Sanoma for $99.95.

If I only had this kitchen.....

Doesn't this space just scream 'relaxing' to you? I love how they bring color to this neutral kitchen by the accents, flowers and plants. It would be really easy to change the look of this kitchen because you would just swap out the accents for a new palette of colors.

Patrick Wade and David DeMattei own and designed this home. David is the CEO of Lucky Brand Jeans and Patrick works for Williams-Sanoma, West Elm, & Pottery Barn. I think we would get along very well!

First items on the list....

The ADORABLE buttercup & gift cakelet pans made by NordicWare.

Oh how I DROOL over these! These cute little cakes would be perfect for birthday parties, bridal/baby showers, or even just a get together with friends and family. It would also be a fun activity to do with your kids! My favorite part is that you could fill the tops of the buttercup cakes with whipped cream or ice cream! Oh, heavenly! Each pan bakes 6 individual cakes that you can decorate however you would like. The pans are cast-aluminum with a nonstick finish. You can find these little cuties for $36.00 at Williams-Sanoma (my FAVORITE store in the world).