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Celebrity chef and Hinsdale, New Hampshire, Middle School graduate Kevin De Chenes will speak to a group of middle school students on Friday, May 31, 2024, about a career as a chef and offer advice for students as they navigate their school careers.Christopher Rudder, Brattleboro Reformer Hinsdale, NH — Chef Kevin de Chenes, also known as Chef D, recently returned to his alma mater, Hinsdale Middle School, to speak to middle school students. Chenes graduated from the school in 1993 and has visited the school several times over the past few years to help students.”It's great to…
From Hollywood glamour to kitchen mogul: How Eva Mendes became co-owner of 'The Smartest Sponge Ever'
Eva Mendes, a celebrated actress known for her roles in films such as “Hitch” and “The Place Beyond the Pines,” has made a seamless transition into a successful entrepreneur. Known for her dynamic career in Hollywood and her high-profile relationship with actor Ryan Gosling, Mendes made her mark in the business world when she joined Skura Style, an innovative kitchen cleaning brand. Her journey from the glitz and glamour of the silver screen to the practical and purposeful world of business speaks to her versatility and determination.Discover the Skura styleMendes first came across Skura Style products in 2020, during the…
The kitchen of this coastal New England vacation home, renovated by San Francisco-based Ken Fulk, is where the extended family holds breakfasts and evening celebrations. “We wanted this kitchen to feel old and unpretentious. It didn't need shiny new appliances, but it certainly needed to function at the highest level,” says Fulk. The team achieved this by cladding the entire space in custom casework inlaid with minty Arsenic-washed beadboard panels by Farrow & Ball, complemented by splashes of historic geometric Adelphi wallpaper. They mixed in industrial pendant lights and Serena & Lily bar stools from the Brimfield Flea Market, and…
We'd love to say the '80s and '90s were the golden age of TV sitcoms, but we'd be remiss to not acknowledge that this was also the time when “as you saw it on TV” infomercials truly revolutionized every aspect of our lives in every room of the house! Fixing up the garage! Cleaning the bathroom! And perhaps most importantly, mastering every task in the kitchen!Personally, I enjoyed seeing the fake crowd yell “Awesome!” and “Wow!” just as much as I enjoyed seeing them groan when Urkel “did that.”read more: What you'd find in a 1970s kitchenOne infomercial I remember…
A unique sushi experience is coming to the former California Pizza Kitchen site at Smith Haven Mall. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar will open this summer at 618 Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, where CPK operated for more than 10 years before closing in December. This will be Kura Sushi's second location on Long Island and fourth in New York, following locations in Carle Place, Flushing and Scarsdale. The Carle Place store opened last July in the Country Glen Shopping Center. “Our brand has been extremely successful in the Northeast, and we are excited to open our first New York…
We'd love to say the '80s and '90s were the golden age of TV sitcoms, but we'd be remiss to not acknowledge that this was also the time when “as you saw it on TV” infomercials truly revolutionized every aspect of life in every room of the house. Fixing up the garage! Cleaning the bathroom! And perhaps most importantly, mastering every task in the kitchen.Personally, I enjoyed seeing the fake crowd yell “Awesome!” and “Wow!” just as much as I enjoyed seeing them groan when Urkel “did that.”read more: What you'd find in a 1970s kitchenOne infomercial I remember recently…
It's no surprise that marble is popular right now: This popular countertop material is pricey, but it's classic in look, comes in a variety of natural colors, and is always a favorite among kitchen designers and homeowners. new The trend this year is for designers to step back (just a little) from pure white marble and dive into high-contrast, dramatic marble patterns. The Brownstone Boys, who are designing the living room floors for 2024 REAL SIMPLE HOME, will be adopting this style for the large kitchen island in their space. “You can't beat the natural veining of marble,” says Barry.…
Few spaces impact our daily lives more than the kitchen, and no one knows it better than Martha Stewart. So what happens when you combine the two? What's left is her eponymous line of essentials, available to shop now on QVC. And in true Stewart style, her products are as stylish as they are functional.”I've always loved kitchens and the central role they play in our daily lives with family and friends. Over the years, I've designed many kitchens for my own home and learned a lot along the way,” Stewart wrote on his blog when he designed a collection…
A new report from Redfin says outdated kitchens are the biggest turn-off for affluent American homebuyers. More than half (54%) of luxury home buyers say they probably wouldn't make an offer on a home that needs kitchen upgrades, according to a survey of luxury real estate agents released Tuesday by Redfin. A survey of around 300 real estate agents in the luxury residential segment provided insight into the most common requirements customers look for, and what they don't want: Outdated kitchens, as well as lack of visual appeal and outdated bathrooms, were also major turn-offs for buyers. In contrast, open-concept…
LAKE CITY, Colo., June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Green Builder Media has partnered with KitchenAid Appliances to bring a little sparkle to your kitchen this summer. No tricks, no gimmicks, just a chance to win one of two great prizes. Click here to enter and win! Curious about what makes these products stand out? Let's take a closer look and see what makes these products truly special. Behind door number 1 KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer Create endless culinary delights with the versatile KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer. With durable construction, 10…