Old World Canning Jar Ornament

While jars are still used for canning and food preservation, they're also often repurposed as vases, drinking glasses, home decor and storage containers. The use of jars in craft projects and the resurgence of home canning ensures that the Canning Jar is...

Old World French Press

The French Coffee Press is also known as a cafeti re or coffee plunger. This coffee brewing device was created in Italy in 1929. The perfect cup of coffee is made from coarse grounds that steep for 4 minutes. But don t wait too long; some say the coffee...

Old World Fried Chicken

As American as apple pie, fried chicken can be found on dinner tables across America using recipes handed down from generation to generation. Scottish immigrants brought the tradition of deep frying chicken, which took on American charm to become a...

Old World Hand Mixer Ornament

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Meals, desserts and snacks are prepared with love and fondness each day but especially around the holidays. Cooks have been using appliances in the kitchen for decades to make the work easier, including the hand...

Old World Hot Cocoa

This delightful drink is loved the world over. The Mayans & Aztecs took it straight with chilis, and the Europeans added the sugar & milk. In Spain, hot chocolate & churros is a traditional breakfast; in Nigeria, it s called tea. Cocoa is...

Old World Kitchen Utensils Ornament

The kitchen is the heart of the home and at the heart of the kitchen are cooking utensils. Professional chefs and home cooks require utensils to transform ingredients into delicious meals where friends and family gather to share life. The Kitchen Utensil...

Old World Lemonade Pitcher Ornament

Records dating back to the 11th century show a brisk trade in bottles of qatarmizat (lemon juice & sugar) in the Jewish community in Egypt. We continue to enjoy this refreshing beverage, fresh-squeezed, at home or purchased at the neighbor kids...

Old World Measuring Cup

A pinch of this and a dash of that can change a recipe. Home cooks and chefs alike trust measuring cups for main ingredients to ensure their dishes have precisely the right amount of ingredients. The kitchen is the heart of the home throughout the year...

Old World Pretzel

Sixth-century Italian monks gave pretzels to children as rewards for attending church. The pretzel s twists signify arms crossed in prayer and when it has three openings, the Trinity. Pretzels are believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and spiritual...

Old World Retro Toaster Ornament

The toaster origins trace back to Scotland in the 1890s. In the 1940s, the pop-up toaster was created and since then people around the world have enjoyed toasted bread in just 1-3 minutes! The toaster has evolved into a common household small appliance...

Old World Standing Mixer Ornament

The mixer was introduced in 1856 by Ralph Collier. In 1908 the electrical mixer was born. Before the mixer, baking was much more laborious and time consuming, slowing production. Now bakers can produce pounds of dough as fast as they can be consumed!...

Old World Sweet Pickle

Long ago when parents decorated the Christmas tree, they hung the pickle ornament last, hiding it in the green boughs. When the children were allowed to view the tree, they began searching for the pickle ornament because the first to find it would...