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Welcome to the world of contemporary kitchen design. Our modern kitchen ideas go beyond the traditional plain boxy style to explore the range of materials and finishes now available for cabinets, floors and walls. New Kitchen Ideas There's a strong focus on creating atmosphere and recognising the time spent in the space, so versatility, comfort, lighting and entertainment are crucial. The old cliché about being “the heart of the home” rings truer than ever. Since everything in life happens here, dedicated workstations are also finding their way into modern kitchen layouts. Appliances are quieter and new technology is so connected…

Did you know some people keep pets to keep mice away? It's true! Known for their strong predatory instincts, cats and dogs can be your best defense against pest problems. That is, except for one cat and golden retriever online who seem totally perplexed by the sight of pests running around their house.If owners are expecting their cat or dog to “fend for themselves,” that's unlikely to happen.In a video shared online by its owner @frankandmur, the rat can be seen being chased by both the cat and the golden retriever, with the rat circling them both to no avail.RELATED:…

A fire broke out at the Grand Luxe Cafe at Roosevelt Field Mall on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of five staff members who were preparing to serve lunchtime customers, authorities said. Nassau Fire Chief Michael F. Uttaro said the fire started on a stove in the kitchen and spread to the ducted ventilation system.Uttaro said all employees were able to evacuate safely.One employee was treated for minor injuries, but no customers were inside the store, authorities said.Uttaro said the building stands alone on Roosevelt Field and there was no need to evacuate the mall.”The fire grew and spread to the…

Popeyes opened its first restaurant (formerly known as Chicken on the Run) in 1972 and has since exploded in popularity, eventually growing into one of the largest chicken chains in the United States. Throughout its 52-year history, Popeyes has dazzled customers with its Louisiana-style fried chicken and Southern classics like biscuits, mashed potatoes, and red beans and rice. Despite the popularity of these classics, the fast-food chain continues to offer fresh and exciting menu items. In 2024, Popeyes is not only testing new menu offerings, but also implementing various operational upgrades to improve customer and employee experience. In addition, the…

At Huntington's Kitchen, Chef Isabel Cross has created a unique, multi-faceted hub of community resource, event space and healthy living center. Her passion for cooking is the driving force behind everything she does, making Huntington's Kitchen a one-of-a-kind establishment. “I always say the heart of the home is the kitchen,” Cross says. Huntington's Kitchen is a story of community and collaboration. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Cross moved to Huntington in 2001 after graduating from culinary school. She began working in local restaurants before opening 21 at the Frederick with her husband, restaurateur Mark Cross. At the same time, Cross worked…

According to GlobalData's company profile on Vorwerk, Vorwerk's patent grant share was 53% as of March 2024. Patent grant share is based on the ratio of patent grants to total patents.Kitchen appliance with mixing unit, scraper and heat transfer medium gapSource: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Vorwerk & Co KGA recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11944108B2) discloses a kitchen appliance designed to efficiently mix and stir ingredients during the cooking process. The appliance includes a pot with a stirring unit and an insert pot that creates a gap for the heat transfer material. A scraper attached to…

I'm Ruth, Lovina's British friend, and I had the opportunity to help Lovina with her grocery shopping, photograph the wedding preparations, and attend Daniel and Lovina's wedding on Friday 21st June.Lovina asked me to share with you all what happened in the days leading up to the wedding, and she will be sharing more details about the wedding in her next column.Lovina and Daniel asked Lovina's sister Emma and her daughter Elizabeth to be the head chefs for the wedding, which was a special responsibility because they were in charge of all the food preparation, deciding which dishes to prepare…

Chef Nancy Fuller is known for her incredible palate, and that palate extends to her real estate business. Fuller, star of Food Network's “Farmhouse Rules,” films the hit show in the kitchen of her home, a fully restored pre-Revolutionary Dutch farmhouse built in 1766. Fuller told Gimi that he loved his Dutch Colonial home and loved skiing nearby, but he no longer skis and it was time to move somewhere warmer. Chef Nancy Fuller. Getty Images The picturesque dining room is located in a pre-revolutionary Dutch colonial house built in 1766. Len Nickson Exposed beams and chandeliers add to the…

It's an old saying, but it still rings true: the kitchen is the heart of the home. Whether you're an accomplished home cook, love to hang out with friends, or simply spend time preparing meals for your family, you'll likely spend a lot of time in the kitchen. That's why it's important to solidify your design plans for this space.Designing a successful kitchen is also about striking the perfect balance between beauty and functionality, two elements that, when combined, create a space that feels great to live in. But striking this delicate balance is easier said than done, so we…

The new Midtown Task Force, co-chaired by a Hell's Kitchen resident, brings together New York City agencies to address quality of life issues in the area from West 34th Street to West 45th Street, between Seventh and Ninth Avenues. The Midtown Community Improvement Coalition has a number of “quality of life” issues that need to be addressed in the neighborhood. Photos: Phil O'Brien and Brian Weber On Tuesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, which will coordinate more than 20 city agencies, social service providers and community partners.…