My Peugeot Pepper Grinder

My Peugeot Pepper Grinder, Kiku Corner

For my birthday, Ryan got me a Peugeot Pepper Grinder, among other things (all edible). It is a beautiful work of art that has pretty much the same shape as one of my floor lamps! He insisted on getting me a grinder because whenever he would cook at my apartment and would ask for some pepper, […]

How I Organized My Spices and Herbs

How I Organized My Spices, Kiku Corner

I do a lot of cooking from different cuisines…Indian, Japanese, Persian, Arab, Mediterranean, Canadian among them. All of these use varying spices and herbs. Naturally I had to store these spices so they would be easily reached while cooking. I put two Ikea inserts into a drawer next to my stove to hold my spice […]

Canadian Design: Studio50

Rock Bottom Vessel by Studio50, Kiku Corner

Studio50 is a custom furniture and housewares gallery and workshop located in Paris, Ontario. Owners/makers Kim and Steve Prokopowich, use locally sourced hardwoods, concrete, and steel in each designed and meticulously hand-crafted piece. From mortar and pestles to the round glass pitchers with concrete stands, Studio50’s pieces are beautiful yet functional.  

Happy Hour Glassware

Drink Glassware, Kiku Corner

1. Atravard Beer Glass, IKEA; 2. Crisp Tumbler, EQ3; 3. Diod Glass, IKEA; 4. Sukat Makkaralla Glass, EQ3; 5. Festlighet Margarita Glass, IKEA; 6. Meeting Glass, EQ3; 7. Bade Tumbler, EQ3; 8. Godis Glassware, IKEA; 9. Frasera Whiskey Glass, IKEA I learned to drink beer, of all places, at summer camp. I worked in the kitchens of a big summer camp for two summers during my undergrad years. I loved it up […]

How to Maintain Wooden Cutting Boards

I have an assortment of wooden cutting boards, ranging from small ones from Germany to larger ones made out of bamboo,  and nice thick one I use to serve cheese. I also use at least one every day. All that washing up afterwards can dry out the wood, especially in wintertime, so I regularly oil […]