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When shopping finally becomes an Olympic event, editor Gabrielle Johnson is pretty sure she’ll take home the gold medal for Canada – after inquiring about the availability of other colours (lilac? chartreuse?) and politely requesting a discount. Every week, she shares a glimpse into what’s on her style radar.
Kitchen Wish List
life/style Toronto
(Aug.03.10)
I have a confession to make: I'm a total food-prep poser. Back in June, when I owned up to being clueless in the kitchen, I failed to mention that my lack of culinary skills doesn't stop me from coveting — and occasionally buying — fancy cooking equipment that I will never, ever use. I love the look of shiny, box-fresh appliances, despite the fact that I could feasibly survive with just two "cooking tools" for the rest of my life: a cereal bowl and a spoon. Ridiculous as it might be, here's my kitchen wish list:
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KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
I'm not a baker, but I'd like to think I could be, if only I owned a gorgeous KitchenAid Stand Mixer (in every colour). It's so obvious the only thing standing between me and a steady stream of homemade cupcakes is the lack of retro-fabulous mixers in my possession. |
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Francis Francis! X1 Classic Espresso Machine
This little obsession is particularly illogical because — are you ready for this? — I don't drink coffee. Ever. But imagine how pretty this pricey Francis Francis! Espresso Machine would look sitting (untouched) on my kitchen counter. |
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AGA Three Oven Cooker
Back when I was a student in London, I used to house-sit for a fashion photographer who owned an AGA Three Oven Cooker. I developed a weirdly strong desire to buy an AGA of my very own, in spite of my teensy condo kitchen and utter reliance on microwaves and toaster ovens. |
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Le Creuset cookware
The superior quality of Le Creuset cast-iron cookware is all well and good, but I'll admit my longing for a complete set has more to do with how stylish these bad boys look displayed on open kitchen shelving. I adore my French Oven in Caribbean Blue and now I'm lusting after the deep purple Cassis range.
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Smeg refrigerator
All things considered, I think my hankering for a colourful Smeg refrigerator is fairly reasonable. Everyone needs a fridge, right? The fact that the Italian-made appliances don't seem to be available in Canada only reinforces my yearning for one, of course.
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What's on your kitchen wish list?