Dino’s Blog: Crafted for Kitchen Perfection

The real Tucci family timpano recipe from the movie Big Night, shared by Dino Rachiele, first cousin of Stanley Tucci. An all-day family tradition every Christmas. Featuring the full cast including Tony Shalhoub, Minnie Driver, Isabella Rossellini, Allison Janney, and a young Marc Anthony

Rendering provided by custom cabinet company If you are remodeling a kitchen and you are using custom or semi-custom cabinetry, expect to leave a deposit with your design firm when you order. They may also require a retainer prior to ordering,  so they can assist in designing and pricing your kitchen. Retainers are generally fully applied toward the initial payment. There are two popular formats followed by most companies. They are 50/40/10 and 40/50/10. What does that mean t

In recent years large sinks have become a kitchen design staple.  It is not uncommon to see single bowl sinks that are 4-7 feet in length. Influenced by the recent pandemic, we have seen a kitchen resurgence. People have rediscovered how enjoyable it is to spend time at home, preparing meals with loved ones and entertaining with friends and family. Partners and children are now sharing the work and joy of preparing meals together.  One challenge that exists when two people ar

Many of my sink designs have been inspired by listening to the needs of my clients. My first accessibility sink was one such instance.  I had a customer who was struggling to get her wheelchair to fit underneath her sink. My solution was to decrease the sink depth and move the drain to the right rear corner. This shifted all the plumbing away from the center of her sink, allowing her to comfortably work at the sink while in her wheelchair. Over the years we have had clients w