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Category Archives: Paraphernalia

La Colombe Coffee Bar

I recently discovered what is apparently a cult favorite among discerning coffee lovers in the city: La Colombe, a spacious, high-ceilinged coffee bar on Church Street in Tribeca. It is home to fantastic cappuccinos and macchiatos, and there always seems to be plenty of seating. And speaking of seating–how annoyng is it [...]

Posted 17 August 2008 † bclk § Cooking § Dining out § NYC ‡ Comments (9)

Never Burn Your Tongue Again?

This is a guest post by Sal Cangeloso.
Taking price into consideration, there are few objects that give me more joy on a daily basis than a great mug.  This mug is one of those rare objects whose design you can appreciate, while still being able to use it and afford it.

Posted 27 July 2008 † bclk § ‡ Comments (7)

Brooklyn Must-Do: Almondine

If there were ever a bakery worth crossing a monumental bridge for, it would be Almondine, in the DUMBO area of Brooklyn. On the first truly warm day in NYC, we decided to brave the tourists and cyclists on the Brooklyn Bridge in the name of the city’s best baguette, as named by New [...]

Posted 13 April 2008 † bclk § BCLK § Bakeries § Cooking § Dining out § NYC ‡ Comments (6)

A Mug of Marvelous Design

I’m a bit of a junkie for smart design in the home, so when I saw the radiator mug, I knew I had to have it. I ended up buying it as a gift, but at least I get to see it in use from time to time.
The radiator mug is a porcelain vessel [...]

Posted 04 January 2008 † bclk § ‡ Comments (18)

Hint for Santa: The SideSwipe Blade

 
Dear Santa,
If you know a baker who has been very good this year (and already has the tilting-head KitchenAid mixer), I would suggest gifting him or her with the SideSwipe Blade.  This is a tool similar in design to the one that comes with the mixer, but covered in rubbery, downward-angled fingers that reach and sweep the sides of [...]

Posted 17 December 2007 † bclk § ‡ Comments (5)

The Dough Scraper: Useful and Space Effective

 
One of my most-used kitchen tools these days is the dough scraper.  Mundane, yes, but also quite useful, and not just for its eponymous purpose.  As of late, I’ve been using it to slice brownies or bar cookies in their pans.  The user holds the handle on the top of the scraper, using a downward [...]

Posted 04 November 2007 † bclk § Apartment Life ‡ Comments (2)