Categories / Books, Food and Drink

Cooking In A Bedsitter – 1960s manual reissued

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Back in print after 40 years, Cooking In A Bedsitter by Katharine Whitehorn should still offer some culinary inspiration for anyone dealing with a cramped kitchen.

Take your pick from typically quirky period recipes like Swedish Sausage Casserole, Lamb Tomato Quickie and Shrimp Wiggle, along with other cheap, cheerful and above all quick recipes for the busy flat dweller. And there’s advice too, should you need pointers on how to maximise space, how to run a dinner party on a budget and of course, what colour of wine to serve with your choice of food.

Practical advice and an entertaining read, you can pre-order the new version now for £6.74, with a release date of 4th September 2008.

Find out more about the book at Amazon.co.uk

Categories / Design and Interiors

Alessi 1950s Citrus Basket

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I can take or leave a lot of the modern-day Alessi designs, but the vintage pieces are another matter. Often timeless and modernist-inspired, they mix functionality with style for a price that doesn’t necessarily break the bank. This Alessi Citrus Basket is a typical example.

Dating back to 1952, it’s the work an Ufficio Tecnico design in mirror-polished steel, with plenty of room for your fruit of choice. And even when the fruit runs out, it’s good enough to display around your living room.

Yours for £72.

Find out more at the Nest website

Categories / Men's Fashion

Adidas 1980s-style three stripe t-shirt

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That staple of many childhood wardrobes is back on the market in 2008 – the Adidas 1980s-style three stripe t-shirt.

It’s a classic that’s been on and off the market for a good 40 years, but took over the playgrounds around 20 years back. The new version offers a grey body, black stripes and collar plus a blue Adidas logo.

And at £25, it’s probably cheaper than the vintage clothing shop stock.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Get a Shag vibe outdoors with the Tikitoonz Tiki Speakers

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If you’ve been bitten by the tiki bug, you’ll certainly want a pair of these Tikitoonz Tiki Speakers in your home.

Based on the classic polynesian carvings, these outdoor-friendly (and indeed weatherproof) speakers stand at over six inches tall and should be great for parties – knocking out 80 watts per channel and offering a convenient place to park a small cocktail.

Available online, they sell for $149.95, which is around £75.

Find out more at the Tikitoonz  website

Via Technabob

Categories / Homeware

Ikea 70s-style Tripp tins

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Looking to add a touch of retro style without spending a fortune? Well, it’s Ikea to the rescue with these 70s-style Tripp tins.

Designed by Anna Efverlund, the tins are ideal for everyday essentials like tea, coffee and sugar and when not in use, the tins will stack within each other for some space saving.

All the tins are made of steel with matching lids, selling for a very reasonable £1.99 for a set of three.

Find out more at the Ikea website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Alvar Aalto 1930s Armchair 400

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It might be over 70 years old, but the Armchair 400 still looks as contemporary as anything you’ll see on the market.

The work of Alvar Aalto back in 1935, it packs those distinctive Aalto curves and some seriously soft cushions for comfort. And upholstery options are endless – everything from a plain leather (above) to a zebra skin pattern.

A timeless design classic with the inevitable high price – from £2,740.

Find out more at the Skandium website