Sometimes it’s the little things
August 19, 2022 by DarcieMaybe it began when I received a miniature whisk ornament as a holiday gift one year, or perhaps it started even with the Matchbox cars I played with as a child, but whatever the impetus, I’ve long had a fascination for all things Lilliputian. The comments on our recent post that featured the teensy-weensy measuring spoons reminded me that not only are tiny things adorable, they can also be quite useful. I’ve collected a number of miniature kitchen items over the years: some were destined for the thrift shop, but others have proven their worth.
The photo above showcases just a few items in my collection – the mini cocottes were gifts, and the miniature tartlet pans were an impulse buy at a Sur la Table (RIP). The cocottes have held individual cobblers and crisps, and they are perfect for making garlic confit. The miniature tartlet pans are, to be frank, a pain in the arse. When I serve the miniscule tarts I do hear plenty of oohs and aahs, but I am not convinced that the compliments make up for the hours of work required to form, bake, and fill dozens of tiny shells. Nevertheless, I keep them in case inspiration strikes since they take hardly any room to store (and they’re just so dang cute!).
In addition to these items, I have dozens more miniature tart pans, friand and brioche molds, tiny whisks, spoons, and measuring cups, and many kitchen-themed Christmas tree ornaments, including a red KitchenAid mixer that matches my 7-quart beast (which is anything but mini). I use most of the utensils on a daily basis – especially the mini whisks – and frequently dip into the tart pan and friand molds. There’s just something so squee about serving tiny tarts and tea cakes. Maybe it’s an Alice in Wonderland-type appeal; I’m not sure why they delight me so much. Do you have a fondness for miniature kitchen items as well? What are your favorites?
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