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Emile Henry – My Beautiful French Obsession

December 15, 2017November 13, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott

I have an obsession… well, its really a collection but I think at some point in time I was obsessed with cookware…Yes, cookware. The thing is Emile Henry is not just any kind of cookware. … Read more

4M–Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes–The Freezer

June 14, 2020November 12, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott

One of the best ways to save money for any family is to use a freezer. If bread goes on sale, I buy it. If ground turkey goes on sale, I buy it. If pizza … Read more

Kitchen Organizing 101

February 16, 2023June 28, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott

One of my favourite projects was to organize a client’s kitchen. It was not overly messy but it was also not set up for her in mind. My client was shorter in stature and she … Read more

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