Annabel got hitched in June (you can get the recipe for the cocktail I invented for her here, it's lush) and, as a result, her flat is a treasure trove of grown-up wedding list stuff and really excellent toys.
I got most excited about this little gadget, the Box Appetit. Great pun. Douze points to whoever came up with that.
It's a lunch box, yes, but it has a triangular compartment for your sandwich, or fruit, and a separate dressing pot for your salad so it doesn't go all damp and useless before you get around to eating it. There's also a dimple in the watertight lid so sushi fans can pour in their soy sauce. Annabel's came with a little pair of chopsticks, but you can get them with a fork, too.OH MY GOD I WANT ONE.
Black + Blum are based in the OXO Tower's shops, or you can order a Box Appetit for £15.95 here. It's a bit steep, but then that's what wedding lists (and birthdays) are for.
I have had one of these for almost a year now. I found one in a cute shop in Port Isaac and I use it probably every other day so it certainly is worth the investment. The sealing handle broke off a couple of months ago and I was able to get a new lid for no cost, so customer service from the brand is excellent. There's also a cute cookbook that you can get to go with it with ideas for lunches. I'm a fan.
ReplyDeleteI bought one of these and the handle fell off on mine too. The company did send me a replacement, which was great, but that one broke after a week or so too. So I gave up. Nice design, but that's not much good if it doesn't work.
ReplyDeleteYeugh, that really is rubbish! Annabel's had lasted for several months without disaster so hope that's a two-off.
DeleteI love my Black and Blum Lunchbox - I've got the "Lunch Pot" which can hold soups instead, and then a seperate compartment on top for fruit and other nibbles - genius :) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Blum-Lunch-Pot-Orange/dp/B0052CHNY2/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1326385471&sr=1-2
ReplyDeleteRe breaking handles, I think haveing the second lid break within weeks is just plain bad luck.
ReplyDeleteHi to everyone and sorry that I am late joining this discussion. I am writing from black+blum. We are very sorry to hear about the problems some of you had with the lid. We were aware of a small batch which was faulty and are keen to hear from anyone who did have a broken lid so we can replace it with a good one. It is best if you contact [email protected] and then we will send you a link allowing you to order a replacement lid (please hang on the rest of the lunchbox and silicon seal).
ReplyDeleteI love my Box Appetit! But 2 lids that I had have broken! So I'll be getting in touch again!
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