Made by Muku

Contemporary fashion meets the home meets Kitchen. Brand based in Lithuania, Muku, has got us completely head over heels with their minimalistic yet gorgeously designed house coats and throw dresses. Utility and comfort is without a doubt the best of both worlds and we couldn't be more pleased about carrying this unique brand. "These clothes are less about fashion and more about the way of living, it's about balance between form and function..."Muku clothing is perfect for lounging around in, doing some house work or cooking up a great meal for your loved ones.

So, What do you think about the collection? Do you love it or do you love it?

A few of our favourite things...

If you love KITCHEN, then you'll love these! Here is a compilation of some miscellaneous things we've been loving this month. Let us know what some of your favourite things are!

Air Plants

Soda Stream (Hudson's Bay Company)

Multi Purpose Mason Jars

Avocado on Sourdough bread and black pepper seasoning

The Juice Truck: 200 Abbott St. Gastown (Vancouver, BC)
 

Oak Egg Crate (Available at Kitchen)



Barley Women's handmade felted slippers (Available at Kitchen)

Hedley and Bennett

We would like to introduce a new brand of aprons coming to our location soon, Hedley and Bennett. A Kate Spade influence to the kitchen.

Hedley and Bennett aprons are high quality made from American canvas; selvedge Japanese denim, Italian chambray and Japanese bull denim and herringbone. Attention to detail is everything. These unique and comfortable aprons have adjustable neck straps, multiple pockets for convenience and are all test washed before selling. All pocket corners are reinforced with bar tacks to ensure pockets stay strong and secure as well as a one inch fusible interlining is sewn to the bottom of all aprons to prevent the bottom from curling unlike many others. This is a kitchen necessity and one of our favourite new brands!

Here is a sneak peak of the collection! 

Artichoke & Spinach Dip Recipe

You know that warm, gooey and perfectly melted Artichoke & Spinach dip that all the great chained restaurants serve in Vancouver? Well, we found a recipe that will have your guests definitely hungry for more and thinking you may just work for Cactus Club. 

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH DIP (makes 12 servings) 

What you need:

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese 

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C)/ Lightly grease a small baking dish.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.

3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in the prehearted oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned. 

4. Serve in a classic white dish with your choice of tortilla or pita chips!