I’m in love with kitchenware.  Ask my roommates, and they’ll tell you that I buy too many gadgets for our kitchen to hold – and our kitchen is huge.
During my recent attempt to clear out space for my new ice cream maker, I was reminded of “The gadget graveyard,” an article by Tim Hayward of The Guardian, describing common kitchen gadgets and appliances that are bought but rarely used, if ever.
As I purged through my kitchen, I came across certain items that clearly fit the categories Tim describes …

Hello Mochi blog readers! I’m Tammy, Mochi’s food blogger as well as photography director. My goal is to give you useful recipes, articles on various cooking trends and techniques, and most importantly, photos to whet your appetites. As these posts go on, I would love feedback! These include questions, recipe suggestions, challenges, and whatever resources you feel would be helpful.
First off is a recipe to help keep the summer heat to a minimum: a citrus mint cooler. A couple weeks ago, I was planning food and drinks for a friend’s …