Apartment Therapy Tagged: hot or not

Hot or Not: Simplehuman's U-Frame Dish Rack

Counter space around the sink is always at a premium in small and busy kitchens. We never seem to have enough room to let our dishes dry - and we also don't know where to let our wineglasses dry safel...

Hot or Not: Nordic Rock Stone Ice Cubes

Hmm. We like the idea of these reusable stone cubes, made from "Swedish pollution-free rock." You put them in the freezer for an hour and they keep a drink cold without diluting it. On the other hand,...

Hot or Not? Oven Liners

Earlier today we talked about cleaning your oven, but now we're wondering - how many of you cut down on cleanup by just using a liner in your oven (or toaster oven)? Do you think oven liners are worth...

Hot or Not? Bacon in Desserts

We first heard the rumblings of the bacon-as-dessert movement when Vosges introduced Mo's Bacon Chocolate Bar, but the rumbling is now a roar. Bacon is weaving its savory path through cookies, ice cre...

Hot or Not? Frittata Pans from Williams-Sonoma

Our initial reaction to these nonstick frittata pans from Williams-Sonoma was that this was just another space-gobbling unitasker. Then we saw that there were actually two separate pans interlocked at...

Hot or Not? Individual Pie Slice Pans

We saw these individual pie slice pans at King Arthur Flour yesterday and we were both charmed and bemused. Individual pie slices - would you use these? ...

Hot or Not? The New Milk Jug

So, have you seen the new milk jug yet? What? You didn't know there was a new milk jug? Indeed there is. But if you don't shop at larger retailers like Wal-Mart and Costco you may not have seen it yet...

Hot or Not: Flag Cakes

Have you ever made one of these? We certainly have. These sheet cakes iced with white frosting and topped with strawberry (or raspberry) stripes and blueberry stars are all the rage on the 4th of July...

Hot or Not? Monogrammed Steak Brand

OK, we need some help here. We have never understood the appeal of a monogrammed steak brand. Is it for the grillmaster who already has everything? Is there some deep satisfaction in burning your init...

Hot or Not: Rotary Garlic Slicer

We're obsessed with all the garlic gadgets on the market. It seems like we see a new one every day! While we pretty much stick to our chef's knife, we are still curious about all these unitaskers - ah...

Hot or Not? Negi Cutter

We came across this recipe for Asparagus Linguine with mint pesto on No Recipes and noticed the cutting tool used to cut the asparagus into julienne strips. It's a Japanese kitchen tool called a negi...

Hot or Not? Folding Colander

We came across this neat-looking folding colander and wondered whether this was a good product. What do you think?...

Hot or Not? Microplane Box Grater

Here is something new and exciting - four Microplanes in one! This box grater has four of Microplane's patented stainless-steel cutting blades in one tool. We are huge fans of the Microplane graters...

Hot or Not: Breakfast in Bed

We're guessing that a lot of mothers across the country were served breakfast in bed on Sunday. Something about waking up to a tray of eggs, coffee, perhaps a flower in a bud vase is considered the ul...

Hot or Not: Pickle Popsicles

A little while back the New York Times reported on these new Pickle Pops from Texas. Sour pickle juice seems to have hit a sweet spot, because these are getting really popular. We've never tried them,...

Hot or Not? Organic Batter Blaster

As we've said before, we're not too keen on overly-processed foods, and we have a stubborn resistance to cake mixes, but there are sometimes exceptions. We're curious to know what you think of the Or...

Hot or Not: The Knork

Some people don't want to fuss with a knife at the table; they cut their meat and vegetables with the side of their fork instead. The Knork is a fork with specially curved sides that will cut straight...

Hot or Not: Floral Ranges by Rangemaster

So, you're longing for more sunshine and spring flowers. Spring is around the corner, and what better way to hasten it in than a new range from Rangemaster's Floral Collection? Or not - you tell us! T...

Hot or Not: Stackable Acrylic Spice Jars

Here's a potential small-space-saver - stackable, clear spice jars. We are instantly suspicious of all things acrylic, however, as we don't like scratched plastic in our cupboards - it's so ugly. Also...

Check Yes or No: Candle Fruit Carver

We break from our usual Hot or Not survey format to bring you a series of objects to help you set your Valentine's table (or not, as the case may be). And as in the classic genre of grade school lov...

Hot or Not: Double Wall Pot

If you're one to melt chocolate in a double boiler, take a look at this Double-Wall Pot ($16, Fresh Finds). The stainless steel 1-quart pot has an outer insulating “water jacket;” pour water in ...

Hot or Not: Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate fondue, that classic dessert of the 70s, has had a renaissance with fancy pots from high-end stores like Sur La Table and Williams-Sonoma. It's offered on restaurant dessert menus and huge...

Hot or Not: Utensil Pot Clips

Got a drippy spoon? These Utensil Pot Clips ($5.56 apiece at Sur La Table and many other retailers) are intended to keep those drips inside the pot instead of splattered on your stove. You can clip ...

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