Bella Cucina

Elegance in detail
The search for both function and harmony is reflected in this stunning design.
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Finding bliss in the kitchen time

Pull up a stool and stay awhile in the room that brings everyone together…morning, noon or night.

5 tips to get the look:

1) Set up a “help yourself” breakfast buffet.
2) Gather for coffee time.
3) Explore space and time saving devices.
4) Eat, work and entertain all in the same space.
5) Modernize and upgrade appliances.

Life out loud
Espress-o your morning with D&Gs Carretto Sole cup and saucer gorgeous.
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Sip of Gold    
A combination of wafer-thin porcelain and the finest precious metal, which creates gleaming reflections and the impression of liquid gold when a drink is served in the tumbler. They are available in pure white or black, with precise reliefs for all-over décors.
sieger-germany.com

Take a cold plunge
Designed to bring together sea swimmers and cold dippers, the portable pod is a capsule that brings a sense of community to cold plunge enthusiasts.
thecoldpod.com

A cheezy gift
Natural ash, mouth-blown glass and hand-knotted, natural leather create a balance of texture and tone. Fill your favourite cheeses or showcase your latest baked creations.
hopsongrace.com

Fit for a King
A suitably celebratory loose leaf blend created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. This organic Summer Harvest Darjeeling Blend creates a deeper, richer flavour and is more suited to milk.
fortnumandmason.com

Easy does it
A powerful and space-saving stick plus 6 heat-resistant vacuum bags and a battery-powered and handy vacuum pump, are all included. Vacuum-pack your meat, fish, vegetables and fruit with this sous-vide.
www.zwilling.com

Inimitable flavour
This mint tea is composed of rolled leaf green tea and Moroccan mint Nanah. In contact with hot water, the “tea pearls” hatch and the mint diffuses.
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