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1 week ago | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
Kloo didn’t set out to eliminate the ritual of making coffee; they set out to refine it. Equal parts culinary secret weapon and everyday indulgence, Kloo is a small-batch coffee concentrate that delivers bold, specialty-grade flavor to everything from your first morning cup to cocktails and desserts. It’s part chef’s tool, part personal luxury – crafted for those who love to cook, love to host, and love a good cup of coffee.
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1 month ago | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
Taste Is on the Hunt for Modern Chocolate for Easter This Easter, think outside the basket and trade your foil-wrapped nostalgia for something more elevated. Today’s chocolate scene is as much about design and sustainability as it is about indulgence – and we’re here for it. Whether you’re hosting a springtime gathering or curating a gift basket dreams are made of, brands like Milla Chocolates, Ocelot, and Läderach offer a fresh, artistic take on seasonal treats.
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2 months ago | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
When it comes to cookbooks, most readers typically fall into two categories: those who immerse themselves in every recipe, like in the Julie and Julia memoir, and those who seek information and inspiration without the intention of cooking. Sachiyo Harada’s The Complete Illustrated Guide to Japanese Cooking caters to both and all those in between.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
From Robert Rauschenberg to Hannah Höch and Max Ernst, I have always been drawn to collage and assemblage. These techniques, where separate elements are edited and fused into something new, have long fascinated me – unsurprisingly, much like my obsession with gathering ingredients to make an improvised dish. Similarly, collaboration mirrors collage. It’s a dynamic fusion of individual voices, perspectives, and skills.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
Over the past few decades, the kitchen has morphed into a home’s epicenter. Kitchens are where stories unfold, meals are prepared, and memories are made. But as Los Angeles faces the aftermath of devastating wildfires, it’s not just the homes that have been lost – it’s the kitchens, the very heart of so many families’ lives. In the face of such destruction, many have learned that when time is short, we don’t need much to survive.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
With the holidays around the corner, comes lots of parties. For culinary curious friends or family, offering something delicious displayed with something cool the host can keep is a winner move. Whether you are shopping for someone early on in their culinary adventure or for the person who has every cooking gadget, here are several ideas to inspire your holiday gifting. Sterling Farms White Sturgeon Caviar \\\ $119CHROMA Sculptural Serving Bowl \\\ $199Showing up with caviar never disappoints.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
In a world where creativity knows no bounds, the food industry is increasingly becoming a canvas for artistic expression. As professionals from various fields shift careers and venture into the kitchen, we are witnessing a remarkable fusion of aesthetics and flavor elevating the food industry to an even more sophisticated art form. This shift is not only reflecting the change in consumer tastes but also highlighting the ever-growing desire for visually striking food experiences.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
An unexpected evening is like a surprise gift wrapped in the ordinary. It starts with a hint of the mundane – a simple plan or routine – only to unfold into something memorable and unanticipated: an impromptu adventure or an encounter that defies expectations. Earlier this month, I ventured out for what I thought would be a routine friends and family restaurant launch. But Rokusho, the newest culinary sensation to hit Los Angeles, was anything but ordinary.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
When you’re a kid, summers are a magical adventure-filled time. I was fortunate to grow up next door to two wonderful friends. Our backyards shared a long wood fence covered in purple morning glories and passion fruit vines. Climbing over that fence was our favorite way to move between houses – after all, front doors are super overrated when you’re 9 years old.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
design-milk.com | TJ Girard
Our planet is a hot mess right now, but there are artists making powerful work for change, while it’s on fire. Rose McAdoo is one of these artists. Whether crafting a cake atop a glacier or whipping up treats onboard an Arctic ship, each of her tasty creations tell a story. Her goal is to communicate the heavy topic of climate change and execute her sweet artform out in the field. It’s clever.
