Welcome to Cookware for a Healthy Kitchen

Kitchen Diva — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:51:09 +0000

Cookware for a healthy kitchen – what does that mean? In the interest of a shorter domain name, and because it’s hard to get the one you want these days, I opted for “cookwareforhealth.com”.

It’s all about cookware – pots and pans, utensils and small appliances – for a healthy kitchen. No, of course I don’t mean the kitchen is getting healthy, I’m talking about healthy kitchen in the sense you have cookware to help you cook healthy food.

YOU are the one who needs to be healthy. No one wants to sick, puny, tired, feeling blah… whatever.

Healthy food will help you stay healthy. And the right cookware can make it much easier to cook healthy food. By equipping your kitchen with good cookware, meal preparation is more convenient, and you can enjoy your time in the kitchen.

That's it... Cookware for a Healthy Kitchen!!!

Staub Cookware

Chef Pro — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:10:51 +0000

About Staub Cookware

Staub is a French company that produces excellent cast iron cookware. They introduced cast iron cookware with special ceramic bottoms that make the cookware better suited to use on just about any stove top.

Staub Cookware

Staub Fish Knob 1190105
US $30.00

Bento Lunch Box

Kitchen Diva — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 20:38:19 +0000

Bento Lunch

Bento boxes are well known for their use in Japanese restaurants as a serving plate for meals. It is fascinating to see how much food will fit into the lacquered compartment boxes. They are typically used for packing a lunch to go, either for work, a trip, or school. Early versions of the Bento box date back to the 1300s in Japan, and the wooden and lacquered boxes originated around 1600. On Japanese rail lines Bento box meals were served on train trips during the late 1800s. And in the 1920s the use of aluminum Bento boxes became customary. In more recent times the popularity has spread throughout the world and they are now manufactured in a myriad of materials, from inexpensive plastic disposable versions to hand crafted lacquered showpieces.

Bento boxes can also be used in creative ways as storage boxes. Their unique designs are made into stacking boxes, nesting boxes, boxes with removable inserts, and a variety of other styles. Storing jewelry is a popular way to use a Bento box. I have used them as an organizer to separate different vintage charms, and as a compact way to keep my jewelry with me when I am traveling by air and do not want to leave it in checked baggage. Their divided trays are also nice for separating beads and findings for creating jewelry. Other storage uses are as an office supply organizer, sewing supplies box, a crafts box and small kitchen utensil holder. Their colors and shapes will liven up any home space.

Favorite places to find Bento boxes are on-line in marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay. The colorful and stylish variety is amazing, and they come with lots of interesting lunch recipe ideas. They can also be picked up at local thrift shops and oriental supermarkets. And recently large retailers like Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel have jumped on the Bento box craze and stock their shelves with upscale versions of the little Japanese lunch tote. Where ever you choose to source them I think you will love using Bento Boxes to organize your home in a decorative way.

Visit my showcased Bento Box storage website, where I've selected some of my favorite Bento Box storage suggestions, and also my vintage charm store, The Charm Cellar, for collectible vintage charms.

Bento Lunch

Hello Kitty Sushi Rice Mold Mould Seaweed Cutter Bento
US $4.53

from AMAZON

EasyLunchboxes 3-compartment Bento Lunch Box Containers "CLASSIC" (Set of 4). BPA-Free. Easy-Open Lids (Not Leakproof)
Sale Price: $13.95
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Zojirushi SL-JAE14 Mr. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar, Silver
List Price: ~~$65.00~~
Sale Price: $36.50
You save: $28.50 (44%)
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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Kotobuki Plastic Egg Mold, Rabbit and Bear
Sale Price: $0.01
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Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Skip Hop Zoo Lunchie Insulated Lunch Bag, Owl
List Price: ~~$18.00~~
Sale Price: $11.00
You save: $7.00 (39%)
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours