Retro Kitchen Revival
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The Good Old DaysSOURCE: (C) 2008 JupiterimagesIf home is where the heart is, then the kitchen is where the heart beats. Many great chefs draw from their roots, remembering recipes mom used time and time again. Click through to find great ways to update your kitchen with a classic touch. After all, we long for those days of cocktails and casseroles, good old fashioned home cooking that spreads the love from Saturday evening dinner parties to Sunday morning scrambled eggs.
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Gather 'Round the TableReinstate family dinners with a classic chrome table. Comfortable and casual, this white laminate tabletop will weather any spill, keeping the kitchen a place where cooking and conversation aren't curbed by formality.
Retro Dining Table, $119.99, target.com
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And Pull Up a Chair...Viva la vinyl! You can't have a classic chrome table without some ruby red chairs.
Diner Chairs, Set of 2 for $199.99, target.com
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Remember How Mom Used to Make 'Em?From bake sales to birthday parties, mom had the best goodies on hand. It's no wonder the mixer was always on display. Available in 29 colors, these KitchenAid mixers are great for all kinds of recipes, whether you're making dinner, dessert, or a delicious mixed drink. With 10 mixing speeds and a 5-quart bowl you'll be able to whip up any old school recipe and give your countertop some character!
Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $349.99, kitchenaid.com
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Sunday Morning ScrambleOkay, okay, we know there are mechanical appliances out there that will achieve scrambled eggs faster, but isn't there something to be said for cordless cooking? Enjoy your time in the kitchen with items like this easily-cleanable, ergonomic egg beater.
Retro Egg Beater, $16.00, C.S. Post & Co.
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Time for ToastThese days, it's hard to find a toaster you can rely on. Some leave the bread too burnt, and others take ages to get the job done. Sometimes, it's best to stick to the basics. Plus, it's always fun to start your day with a little pop!
Metal Classic 2-Slice Toaster, $59.95, cuisinart.com
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When Life Gives You Lemons...Make a casserole! These lemon-themed oven mitts bring us back to the days of mom's meatloaf and tuna noodle casserole. Keeping you safe from burns, they'll also spice up the kitchen just in time for summer!
Summer Lemons Square Pot Mitt, $6.95, jessiesteele.com
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Kitchen CoutureSo you're not Giada De Laurentiis. Big deal, neither are we. But we can look just as good. Aprons add fashion to the kitchen, and make us feel like we're ready to cook up something delicious. After all, you're supposed to dress for the job you want, right?
Sunny Rose Apron, $32.00, anthropologie.com
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Go Back in TimeSay bye to your dull digital clock and make some room for mod! This foam green, cafeteria style wall clock will add some color and character to your kitchen, bringing you and your guests back in time, every time!
Retro Green Metal Wall Clock, $34.99, target.com
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Leave Room for DessertIt gets harder and harder to find a good soda shop anymore, but you can bring a little of that diner feel back to your kitchen with a classic milkshake maker. Share some of your best childhood memories with your own kids as you whip up an old school drinkable dessert!
Milkshake Maker, $34.00, bettysattic.com
The Good Old Days
If home is where the heart is, then the kitchen is where the heart beats. Many great chefs draw from their roots, remembering recipes mom used time and time again. Click through to find great ways to update your kitchen with a classic touch. After all, we long for those days of cocktails and casseroles, good old fashioned home cooking that spreads the love from Saturday evening dinner parties to Sunday morning scrambled eggs.


