Cutting homemade breads and loaf cakes in even slices is almost impossible, especially as you reach the end. This expandable bread box has two purposes: a storage unit and a slicer. Simply place your bread on the guide inside the box, slice what you want, and push the two ends together. The air holes will let your bread breathe while preventing the moisture that can build up when storing inside a bag.

While I’ve never baked my own bread (and don’t intend to), I do bake pumpkin and spice breads. I might also try it with meat loaf, depending on how easy it is to clean.

Dimensions: 6 3/4″ tall x 6 3/4″ wide x 10 3/4″ long

The first time I ever saw a LeCrueset pot was during an outing to the discount outlet malls about a decade ago. I was tempted to buy one because they are very pretty and made out of durable cast iron. Once I saw the price, I walked away.

Ten years later, I’m looking at the hefty price and considering how long they’ll last, compared to the nonstick cookware I have in my cabinets. They’re virtually indestructible, cook well on a variety of stove tops and ovens, and I don’t have to worry about metal flakes breaking off into my food when I’m cooking.

There are many things that attract me to Southwest decor. I love the richness of the colors, the geometric designs, and the uniqueness of each piece. Whenever I’ve performed a search for southwest decor or southwest kitchen decor, I’m bombarded with the typical cactus, chile, kokopelli designs.

The same thing happened tonight, when I was looking for tablecloths and table runners. I didn’t find anything that grabbed me with those searches, but I found some very pretty area rugs that would look great under my dining table or hung as a tapestry against the wall behind the table. I’d be more apt to hang this one on the wall and let it compliment my kitchen and living room.