Catch the Spoon

Add extra heat to your mornings with this adorable lava set from Flat Earth Trading. These Hot Lava Java ceramic tiki-themed pieces feature erupting lava (and a matching tiki-head sugar spoon!)The mug and the sugar/creamer set are available separately; save 15% when you buy the set.

One of the most popular posts on Catch the Spoon from a search engine traffic perspective was a Fun Kitchen Item I raved about in September of 2007: Stainless Steel Martini Glasses. Unfortunately, the original supplier has been sold out for some time.

I’m pleased to report that I have found a new supplier of stainless steel martini glasses. They are currently in stock but going fast, so jump on them while you can.

This adorable hand-blown salt and pepper shaker set from Modern Artisans is sure to make a splash on your table.

“This whimsical pairing will certainly bring a smile to any dog-lover’s face! Each shaker is individually handblown (no molds used) in Oregon using high-quality glass and hand-mixed colors. Topped with corrosion-resistant metal caps, this delicate dog-and-hydrant shaker set provides the perfect touch of functional art in any kitchen!”

Handblown Glass Salt & Pepper Shaker Set – ‘Dog’s Best Friend’.

Just in time for Halloween, bake up some fun in these pumpkin-shaped silicone cupcake molds! Set of 8 (4 orange, 4 black), from Tovolo.  Not a cupcake person?  No problem!  these can also be used to form festive onigiri, or as molds to make your mashed sweet potatoes extra-fancy.

There’s also a holiday version, with stars, gingerbread men, and trees.

For the sleekest of swanky cocktail parties, try these stainless steel martini glasses. Might I also suggest using these toward the end of the night? (They’re unbreakable.)

Set of two, from Home Wet Bar.

UPDATE: Check out the update to this post, posted in January 2008.

Avast, me harteys! It be Talk Like a Pirate Day and we be presentin’ some piratey kitchen goods for yer decoratin’, cookin’, and bakin’ pleasure.

For that there little’un’s next birthday parrrty, how’s bout a nice little pirate cake? Or, if ye be wantin’ some candy, perhaps this candy mold will do the trick. I like cookies, meself. Well, it’s mostly the cuttin’ of the cookies I like.

And the grog…we can’t be forgettin’ the grog, now, can we? Two fine vessels here. One is a barrel o’ rum…very nice. T’other can’t be more true – “Time flies when you’re having rum.” Smart man, that. Finally, you’ve got to get into yer grog, right? For those of us don’t have teeth left to open bottles, there’s these handy pirate bottle openers.

I’m not entirely certain what I would use this mini tabletop pig vacuum for, but I want one. Also available: cow.

I’m not sure I need such a cheeky utensil in my kitchen, but the Koziol Turner Spatula is too cute not to mention. The tongue doubles as a suction cup (for wall-mounting), and it’s silicone, so it’s good at higher temperatures.

Assorted colors, from Wrapables.

Big Head Coasters — coasters with arms and legs!  They’re just so adorable, I don’t know what else to say. Also available in blue.

Ew!  There’s a mouse in my drink!  Okay, it’s an ice mouse.  This fun ice mold would be a hoot for a children’s birthday party, a Halloween spook-fest, or even a frat party!