Home Appliances : 18″ dishwasher – the Chic GE Profile dishwasher

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18″ dishwasher – the Chic GE Profile dishwasher Chic GE Profile dishwasher is the compact 18″ dishwasher which packs remarkable flexibility, style and performance. Designed to provide performance and flexibility needed for a luxurious but small kitchen, the space saving GE Profile 18″ dishwasher is also an excellent choice for a second dishwasher. Capable of handling 8 place settings at one time, the Chic includes a special glassware and is quite quiet. Witn only 50 dBA, this GE dishwasher is very unobtrusive. Controls are hidden inside the top edge of the appliance, which is available with the signature GE Profile styling, featuring a gracefully contoured door, or in a custom panel-ready version that can be fitted with any cabinetmaker panel. Available in stainless steel, black and white finishes in September 2008. Retail price is $800. GE Appliances.

18″ dishwasher – the Chic GE Profile dishwasher

For the last several weeks we-ve been putting a new idea to the test when it comes to the cleaning of zesters. We-ve been zesting every chance we get (really it-s a rough job, but someone had to do it) and have come to the official conclusion — we don-t need water to clean our zesters or microplaners.

What? No water!? That-s ridiculous — which is what I thought too until I gave it a try. For the last several weeks anytime we-ve busted out our zester or microplaner, when we-re finished we haven-t washed it and instead of placed it near a heat source.

Someimtes that meant next to the stove, other times it meant across a pot on the stove top where the fan could recirculate the air around it, other times it simply meant leaving it in the window to dry out. After a small amount of heating or rapid air movement the left behind zested bits fall off, leaving the tool good as new. Sometimes it requires a light brushing, but we haven-t washed these specialized tools in a few weeks.

Sure it sounds kind of… well… dirty and we get that. But with a little dry time and a wipe down, they-ve been as good as new in our kitchen. Neat trick huh? Let us know if you plan on giving it a try in the comments below!

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Home Appliances : Mauviel hot chocolate pots

Based on a traditional French design, the Mauviel hot chocolate pots are perfect for preparing and serving hot chocolate. Made of heat-responsive polished or chrome plated copper, this hot chocolate pot has a wide bottom that speeds heat conduction, and sleek conical shape that minimizes evaporation. Mauviel hot chocolate pots pot ash wood handle stays cool and provides a comfortable handhold, and the spout is positioned for easy pouring down to the last drop. Lined with tin, the pots are made in France by Mauviel. Mauviel hot chocolate pots price for the copper hot chocolate pot is $170, while the chrome plated pot costs $200.

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Cubic House Design – Curtain House in South Germany

Cubic House Design – Curtain House in South Germany

Cubic House Design – Curtain House in South Germany

Architects Marcus Kaestle, Andreas Ocker and Michel Roeder of European architecture firm C18 Architects designed a cubic house for what could well be the most discriminating taste of all – a jewelry designer. Located in the south Germany town of Wissgoldingen, this 2,043-sq.-ft., cubic house design is so simple that it’s spectacular. A facade is formed by white tiles framing curtains, which gently billow in the breeze and create a wonderful, natural movement within the traditional stationary concept. Behind its romantic, gauzy exterior, balconies wrap this modern glass wall house, giving it a whole new dimension between inside and out with stunning vistas from virtually every point. Inside this modern terraced house, interiors are large, light-filled spaces with ultra-modern, urban finishes that reflect the all the architects modern house ideas. Outside, a luxurious lap pool reflects the scenic views. C18 Architects
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Cubic House Design – Curtain House in South Germany

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