Martha chose soapstone (named for its smooth, "soapy" touch) for all the countertops in her studio kitchen. Primarily composed of talc, soapstone is light gray when fresh from the quarry, but its surface oxidizes over time, deepening in color and developing an attractive patina -- a process you can … [Read more...] about Martha Stewart’s Soapstone Kitchen
Soapstone Firebricks
Soapstone firebricks can line an existing fireplace and enhance the heating capabilities. This stone will retain the heat for longer period of time and make your fireplace more functional. Put soapstone on the outside of the fireplace and make it a beautiful piece of art to enjoy for generations … [Read more...] about Soapstone Firebricks
Cookware
We have a limited number of cookware items that came in today for gifting. They are pictured on the cookware button. We have a few of each of the following products in stock: 12" pizza stones with copper handle, Saute Pot with lid and copper handle, 0.8 liter small cooking pot with lid and copper … [Read more...] about Cookware
The natural choice
With so many counter top choices out on the market today, what is the right material for kitchen and bathroom counter tops? Every material has pros and cons. Many man made materials can mimic the beauty of natural stone. Can they mimic all of the properties of the different stones? Do your … [Read more...] about The natural choice
A stone with a 200 year old reputation
There are a lot of people out there who want the perfect real stone. This stone would have the properties of a non-porous and sanitary surface. It would take very high levels of heat. They want their clean-up to be a cinch and of course chemically inert. Soapstone really fits this description and … [Read more...] about A stone with a 200 year old reputation
Counter Intelligence
"If a counter top can't stand the heat, maybe it should get out of the kitchen." This is taken from the article in June 1, 2006, "Money" Magazine report and field test on different forms of counter top. A test was carried out on Six different types of counter top surfaces. The contenders? … [Read more...] about Counter Intelligence
Kitchens, old and new
Have you ever thought about kitchens of the past? Take a look at old farmhouses in the mid-west or in the Eastern states. These homes have much to tell us about history. What were people like and why did they use the materials that they did? Their kitchens told a story of practical and hard … [Read more...] about Kitchens, old and new
Craftsman Quote
The bitterness of poor craftsmanship remains longer than the sweetness of a low price. "Anonymous" … [Read more...] about Craftsman Quote