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Quick Recipe Measurements:

Tsp. = Teaspoon
Tbs. = Tablespoon

3 Tsp. = 1 Tbs.
4 Tbs. = 1/4 Cup

16 Tbs. = 1 Cup
1 Cup = 8 Fluid Oz

2 Cups = 1 Pint
4 Cups = 1 Quart
2 Pints = 1 Quart

4 Quarts = 1 Gallon
2 Gallons = 1 Peck

Quick & Easy
Kitchen Tip:

Crocks Rock!

Assemble your ingredients the night before and stash everything in the fridge. In the morning all you have to do is toss it into the pot and go!

Don't forget to check out our
Crock Pot Recipe
of the Day



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artichoke retro crate label artworkCrate Label Retro Veggie Art Page - A feast for the eyes with bright, colorful fruit and vegetable can and crate label artwork with a dash of humor to brighten your kitchen
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The Kitchen Counter
Art Collection Page

This is where I cook up all our food and cooking designs and kitchen slogans for the online store. Inspired by actual kitchen events! 

Our exclusive cooking phrases and kitchen sayings were carefully concocted in our test kitchen after spending long hours slaving over a hot stove.
designer decorator retro kitchen wall clocks
Wall & Kitchen Clocks

I've been adding lots of pretty floral clock designs for spring and fun retro clocks for the kitchen.  You don't have to punctual to enjoy our clocks!

Coffee Mugs & Art Tile Sets I decided all the coffee cups in my kitchen were boring.  So, I've been making lots of fun, new designs for mug and tile sets with elegant artwork restored from antique tiles and delicate floral mugs you can still throw in the the dishwasher, something fun to take your mind off work.  Take a gander and let me know what you think.
Cooking Design Kitchen Magician Retro Girl
Kitchen Magician

Our new retro kitchen girl is a magician in the kitchen!  She's wearing a top hat and a red dress with a yellow polka dot apron, her spoon is sprinkling sparkles onto the retro lettering.

What do you think?

The retro art on our main page is based on cooking humor, food and recipes.  Most designs are inspired by actual kitchen events!

Now we want to know what you think.  Is there a fun saying you'd like to see on an apron?  What kind of art would you like us to design for your kitchen? - or you?
Send us a note with your suggestions!



Vintage Crate Label Artwork

Beautiful bright colors and romantic landscapes make crate and can labels popular art for kitchen art.  Our art work is based on authentic food labels from the 1930's and 40's.  The art was restored and redesigned for use on tees, totes coffee mugs and more.  We make our art unique with fun phrases and mythical California cities.  Visit our Crate Label Art page to see our entire collection.
Primrose Flowers Retro Label Art
NEW

Primrose Sugar
Corn Kitchen Crate Label Art
Beautifully restored from vintage crate label artwork with a bouquet of red and white primrose flowers.
Embarcadero Vintage Pears Fruit Label Art
NEW

Embarcadero Pears Fruit Label Art
Vintage art restored with bright colors.  Pretty yellow pears and a scenic mountain landscape.
Vintage Framed Flower Crate Label ArtworkFlower Crate Label Artwork
A crate label collection on one piece of art combines sunflower, pansy, calla lily, corona lily and red roses
Sun and Moon Lemon Crate ArtSun and Moon Lemon Crate Art
Silver Moon and Morning Sun citrus labels paired on one piece of art. I made this one so I'd have one for my own kitchen!
retro artichoke art for the kitchenArti Chokes Artichoke Artwork
Arti Chokes when he eats too fast.  Artichoke artwork large and small, based on authentic California vegetable labels and my love of gourmet steamed chokes with butter, herbs and mayo!
vintage strawberry crate label framed artworkRetro Strawberry Fruit Crate Label Artwork
Delicious, bright red strawberries tumble over a scenic California country landscape.

Retro Kitchen Artwork & Vintage Sayings

We've taken our love of vintage advertising art and updated it
for the modern age with bright graphics and snappy phrases.

Retro Neon Framed art aprons and tees
Retro Advertising Signage
& Art Work

Go retro with these retro,
neon inspired designs!

Moms Diner & Taxi Service aprons and more
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Good Speech Vintage School Saying
Good Speech Vintage School Saying
Good clothes last a season,
good speech lasts a lifetime.


I will not get you a beer attitude saying
No, I will not get you a beer
Football, baseball, hockey or golf.
Get ready for sports widow season today!



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Thanks for stopping in!  Here's what's going on at my CafePress store
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Kiss Me I'm Organic
Organic Kitchen Garden Saying
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Browse all our kitchen aprons
Cooked up special, just for you!
Retro Canvas Tote Bags Mom and Kids
Tote Bag Collection
Browse our retro grocery totes


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