Category: Food
Sweeden and Coffee: Yes Please
As far as coffee sets go, this is one of the most interesting that I’ve seen in a long time. When Raúl Arribas designed the product, he had the two Swedish traditions of glass blowing and coffee in mind. He used the Spanish material, cork, to work with the tinted glass and produced a set that it visually very striking. Often, I dislike the use of brown glass – it reminds me of garish home décor from the eighties. Yet for some reason, the colour used in this product, alongside the cork, is very elegant. Add to the cafetiere and glasses the depth of the coffee which will swim within and the look will be grown up, original sophistication. There’s clearly a lot more to Swedish designers than Ikea lets on…
Turning Water into Wine – Revolution Water Wine Glass S-2
These glasses from Fab are a great idea if you’re low on cupboard space, or if you just hate washing multiple glasses at the end of a night. The glass has been designed so that you can fill the smaller end with wine (or the larger end, depending on your alcohol dependency), then when you’ve finished, just flip the glass over and fill the deeper end with water. The design is theoretically great, and the design is quite attractive. Overcome problems with hygiene (where has the rim of the bottom glass been?) and the likelihood of dripping wine, and you’re on to a winner!
Physics Pitcher by Dot & Bo
Last week I featured a post on Pipette Vinegar Bottles that were inspired by chemistry. This water pitcher by Dot & Bo is designed in a similar vein. It uses a function inspired by science experiments to pump water through a tube where it is dispensed into a glass at the other end. This simple mechanism produces a sleek water dispenser that will get people talking at the dinner table. Dot & Bo suggest that the dispenser can be used for alternative liquids too, such as mouthwash. It would have quite a cool ‘lab’ feel to it if neon green mouthwash was stored within.
Chemistry in the Kitchen: Pipette Vinegar Bottles
I like it when I come across products that are both attractive and clever. These Pipette Vinegar Bottles by designer Camilla Kropp are exactly that. If the art of drizzling oil eludes you, then you should invest in these bottles. The design has taken inspiration from the chemistry lab and made use of a pipette in the bottles. This ensures that you can measure the amount of liquid that you require, avoiding that deluge of oil which usually accompanies my dishes. The shape of the bottle has a generic appeal, with the pipette fitting adding individuality – the top of the pipette reminds me of a vintage bicycle horn. Original in concept and design, I’d consider this a kitchen essential, especially as it can be used for an array of condiments.
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