Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker

The Mason Jar Cocktail Shaker kind of sounds like the perfect invention, doesn't it? Well, the design team is still trying to finance the first production run on Kickstarter to get this off the ground! Designers Josh and Eric are two Virginia boys who have mixed their love of fine cocktails and classic Southern style- which has led them to the creation of the perfect Summertime shaker. "We have spent the past six months designing, refining, patenting and producing a prototype of the Mason Shaker. We now have the final design, a prototype that works great and a manufacturer for the product ready for our initial orders."

I am SO ready for this...

Vinyl Mixer Decals

Something I'm always seeing at thrift stores and flea markets is wonderful vintage kitchen equipment. From crock pots and blenders to mixers and toasters, it's all there. With a little wash down and TLC they can work just as well as the new stuff in stores- sometimes even better if you get the right brands! I purchased a fantastic crock pot for $5 and use it about once a week. It's especially great for when I get my organic produce box. I just throw all my veggies in it, and voila, 5 hours later dinner is served! Why spend all the dough on brand new equipment when the old stuff can do the same thing (generally)? If your momma is the best cook you know, then you know her equipment must have been just fine. But if you want to spruce up the look of her old mixer I found these really cool decals from Wonderfully Wordy. Aren't they just brilliant?