5 easy ways to spice up your autumnal table
If you haven’t got into the autumn mood yet, these 5 table setting ideas will certainly do the trick! These 5 tips will help you prepare for your next event and delight your guests! 1. Decorate with food: make an autumnal cheese platter All good cheese boards have a c...
Why you’ll want to store your knives right
A good knife is one of the most important things any cook can have. Knives should feel like an extension of your hand and it doesn’t hurt if it looks nice, too. But the most important thing is that it does it’s job well – which is to cut. There are a few t...
20 Essential Kitchen Items
As the new year rolls in, it’s time to check into your kitchen cupboards. What essential items are you missing? There are thousands of items out there, so we made things easy for you! Below listed 20 must-have items, that we think each and every kitchen should have. W...
CULINARIO – For the love of spaghetti
I want to start off by giving you a little background story about our Culinario cutlery series. Due to my Italian heritage, I’ve had the chance to familiarize myself with two very different food cultures. When it comes to flavors, spices, and ingredients, Finnish food...
Bialetti Moka pot tips by Kriselda
Ain’t no greater than a Bialetti coffee maker! In the past years, the best coffee moments have been created with a Moka pot. I got my first Bialetti Moka pot ten years ago, and I dare say, that it would have easily lasted until today if I knew how to take care of it. ...
Kriselda’s cooking class
Yesss! I finally got the chance to visit the HEIROL office space, aka Casa HEIROL. The lovelies Mari and Alessia gave me a little cooking lesson, however, instead of cooking, we focused on how to use a frying pan the right way. Some of you might be scratching your heads thi...
Steel pan – your partner for life
Steel is a very popular material in kitchenware for many reasons. Steel is durable and non-toxic. Steel is an inert material, meaning it doesn’t react with other materials, so it is very safe to use. Steel is also super easy to clean and doesn’t scratch easily. ...
Wooden kitchenware – a hygienic, ecological, and sensible choice
Wood is a beautiful decorative element in the kitchen, but the perks of the versatile material do not end there. Choose your equipment wisely, choose wooden kitchenware. Wood as a material is environment friendly – it’s natural, durable, biodegradable, and easy ...
International Coffee Day 1.10.
Many of us, myself included, need that large cup of coffee to get the day going. I learned to drink coffee during my year abroad in Italy, so you might say, that I’m a bit of a late adopter when it comes to coffee. The ideal moments for coffee are those slow weekend m...
Everything you need to know about kitchen knives
To a chef, knives are one of the most important tools in the kitchen. Proper chefs carry their own knives around in knife bags and professional kitchens have an unwritten rule, that you can’t touch another chef’s knives. However, the same goes for the chefs at h...
How to use and maintain your frying pan
Whether you have chosen a cast iron, stainless steel, or a coated frying pan, few basic rules apply for all pans. We have a wide selection of pans, for all home and professional use. Check the whole selection here! Do not heat the pan too quickly. Especially induction cookt...
How to choose the right frying pan?
One of the most important and often the most expensive kitchen tool is a good frying pan. This is why we think it is important to do some research on them before buying one. When choosing the perfect frying pan for you, the most important factor is its usage, and what YOU w...
Kitchen must-haves!
It has been so nice to notice how the amount of cooking and time spent in the kitchen has increased over the past few years, especially this past year. Social media channels and blogs have been filled with beautiful creations made in the kitchen. People seem to have realize...
The world’s best cheese slicer!
Kalevala Day, or the day of Finnish culture, is celebrated on the 28th of February. As food plays a big role in shaping the country’s culture, for us foodists, it is also a day to celebrate food culture. Finnish and other Nordic countries’ food culture includes ...
Perfect coffee with a Moka pot
The highlight of my mornings – a cup of flavorful coffee made with a Moka pot! The original aluminum Moka pot by Bialetti is one of the best-known coffee equipment in the world. With a Moka pot, you will prepare a strong and full-bodied Italian mocha, rich in flavor a...
The sharper the knife, the happier the life!
Dullness in the kitchen is easy to change. Cooking is pleasant and relaxing, especially when your tools are working properly. A kitchen knife is a tool that is used basically every time you cook and there is a large variety of them for different purposes. The one thing they...
Veggie Spaghetti with a Julienne Peeler
A friend of mine called me the other day and asked for easy and healthy veggie recipes. I’m sharing this with you because my friend had never heard of my favorite kitchen gadget! I use a Julienne Peeler almost daily, it helps me make thin, long slices of my veggies su...
