With spring in the air, you may decide that your kitchen could use some upgrades. And then some of us will be trying to get in shape for the upcoming beach season, which may begin with cooking more at home. Still others among us may be scoping out gifts for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Whichever of these categories you fall into, we at A Global Lifestyle have some new product recommendations for your consideration.
1) Williams Sonoma Celebrates Korea
With more than 600 retail stores, Williams Sonoma is one of the go-to stores when it comes to upscale products for the home. The retailer also carries the Pottery Barn, West Elm, and Mark & Graham brands. Williams Sonoma regularly collaborates with top-tier brands and chefs, and two of its latest, noteworthy collaborations are with Namu Gaji, a San Francisco-based Korean chicken restaurant, and Roy Choi, the chef who is transforming the Korean street food scene in Los Angeles. My favorite from the Roy Choi collection of sauces and seasonings is the Garlic Everything Sauce, which blends the essence of an everything bagel with the savory kick of red chili paste. Meanwhile, from his “Korean Table” line, the four Seoul rice bowls–currently priced under $30–manages to combine style and portion control.
2) T-fal Cookware & Kitchenware
As part of the Groupe SEB, T-fal products are branded as “ideas you can’t live without.” I was impressed with the brand’s Excite Non-Stick line of kitchenware. Crafted with T-fal’s unique thermospot technology, the non-stick cookware is built to last. And for the style- or color-conscious chef, T-fal’s Non-Stick line comes in a variety of colors.
3) PBfit Peanut Butter Powder
March was National Nutrition Month, which is how I first learned about PBfit. An alternative to traditional peanut butter, PBfit comes in powdered form and has 90% less fat and one-third the calories of traditional peanut butter. And it’s made from real roasted, pressed peanuts. PBfit can easily be used in smoothies and mixed into other foods. It also comes in a chocolate flavor.
4) AKUA Kelp Jerky
A long-lasting, travel-friendly, protein-heavy food, jerky is as all-purpose as it gets when it comes to food for A Global Lifestyle. Unless you are a vegetarian, that is. But now there’s jerky for vegetarians! Initially made popular through its Kickstarter campaign, AKUA jerky is now on the market. High-protein, delicious, healthy, and 100% vegan, AKUA’s jerky is made with kelp, mushrooms, and other superfoods. It’s free of sugar, soy and gluten, and it’s currently available in flavors that include Rosemary Maple, BBQ, Turmeric Thai & Coconut, and Sea Salt & Sesame. AKUA’s kelp is a zero-input crop, requiring no fresh water, no feed, no fertilizer and no dry land, keeping it healthy for both you and the environment.
