Coffee mill classic is pretty in pink
Coffee mill classicis pretty in pink
A kitchen classic is looking pretty in pink as it raises money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The KitchenAid Model A-9 Coffee Mill, designed by noted industrial designer Egmont Arens and introduced in 1938, is now available in the foundation's signature color.
The grinder was relaunched earlier this year in a variety of colors and is identical to the original appliance, not a retro-style redesign.
The mill grinds coffee beans a few at a time and uses a gentle, low-friction grinding method to avoid subjecting the beans to high heat, which can affect the flavor.
The pink version is expected to be available at www.cookforthecure.com and select stores, including J.C. Penney and Williams-Sonoma.
The suggested retail price is $129.99.
KitchenAid will donate $10 to the Komen foundation for each one sold.
Clean the calcium;don't damage glass
Q. I have a piece of Orrefors glass that my father used as a vase. Now the glass is cloudy. What's the best way to clean it?
A. Water leaves calcium deposits that can cause cloudiness, according to Reyne Haines, a glass dealer who owns Reyne Gallery in Cincinnati and founded the online auction Just Glass. She recommends these removal methods:
UClean the piece with vinegar and water.
UFill the piece with a solution of ammonia and water, then let it sit a few hours. Don't use straight ammonia because it can damage the glass.
UFill the object with lukewarm water, and add a denture-cleaning tablet.
UGently rub on a little toothpaste or denture whitener with your finger, then wash off the residue with water.
UUse Lime-A-Way or a bathroom cleaner designed to take calcium deposits off glass shower doors. Rub lightly incircles.
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