Pancakes, waffles and French toast just seem to taste better when you make your own syrup. Here you can find a great French toast recipe, plus one for homemade blueberry syrup. — 80 Breakfasts

This week's Top Chef took another turn towards the catering when the cheftestants had to cook for the folks at the Chicago Policy Academy. In the end we traded in last week's wedding wars for lunchbox wars. We also got a nice dose of against the grain drama. Did you watch? What did you think? Check out my thoughts and tell me yours when you read more

Lately, every kitchen catalog I receive insists on reminding me that Summer is just around the corner. One of the trends that's catching my eye is the use of ice. It seems that nothing cools down Summer like a few ice cubes. In fact there are so many icy items, I was able to compile a list for your browsing enjoyment. There were trays of appetizers on ice, salads on ice, and even martini glasses nestled in ice ($29.95). To discover all of my cool-as-ice finds, just scroll through below.

This week PartySugar's busy planning a spectacular Bridal Shower. There's a fantastic menu and beautifully-made printable invites. However if you're the one headed to the shower, not planning it, I found this adorable kitchen "cake" for you to bring.

This adorable Kitchen Cake ($59) from Etsy seller Hold the Flour, comes with an assortment of kitchen gadgets, such as heart-shaped measuring spoons, bell-shaped cookie cutters, and whisks, all wrapped up in a plush towel. Inside you'll find a bottle of Lemongrass Zen soap.

I think it's so cute, and would definitely make a nice centerpiece at a party. While this one looks extremely well put together, you could always experiment by creating your own. If you do, what sort of things would you put into it? Tell us in the comments below.

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