We were lucky enough to have the amazing chef Sara Moulton visit Zappos HQ a couple of weeks ago,  and during her visit, she graced us with her cooking prowess by doing a fun cooking demo using Chantal Copper Fusion pans.

Sara made three delicious recipes during her demo: Beer Batter Shrimp w/ Tartar Sauce, Roasted Vegetables and Fresh Ricotta Bruschetta, and Hot Banana Split Crepes. We were served samples of each dish, and trust us, they were amazing!

Sara also did a book signing for everyone who attended. She signed copies of her latest book Sara Moulton’s Everyday Family Dinners , where you can find all the delicious recipes from her cooking demo.

You can check out the entire Chantal Copper Fusion line HERE.

Watch Chef Sara Moulton in action at Zappos HQ:

Cook up some color! (Clockwise from top left:) Chantal Loop Tea Kettle in lime green, OXO 3pc. Plastic Mixing Bowl Set, Emile Henry Mortar and Pestle in citron, Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel 3pc. Egg Buddy Set in orange, Rachael Ray Bubble & Brown 3 qt.Stoneware Baker in blue

Liven up a dull, boring kitchen with some colorful kitchen gear. Whether you enjoy playing dinner party host, have a housewarming that you need a gift for, or just like to show off your style in the kitchen, colorful kitchenware is the difference between “same old” and spectacular.

Chef, cookbook author and TV personality Sara Moulton is visiting the Zappos HQ today along with kitchenware brand Chantal. Sara will be making some tasty dishes using Chantal’s Copper Fusion cookwear line as well as doing a book signing!

Sara Moulton was one of the original personalities of the Food Network, hosting such shows as Cooking Live, Cooking Live Primetime, and Sara’s Secrets.

Sara is also the author of Sara Moulton Cooks at Home, Sara’s Secrets for Weekend Meals and her latest, Sara Moulton’s Everyday Family Dinners. A real renaissance woman, Sara also serves as Food Editor for ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America”.

With Mother’s Day being only days away, we’ve decided to feature a few gift ideas for different types of moms this whole week. Today, we’re featuring some great gifts for the mom whose throne resides in the kitchen. She’s the mom who loves to prepare home-cooked meals for her family. She’s always been the go-to expert in the kitchen and everyone pines for her famous recipes.

Here are a few kitchen goodies that she’s sure to love. The whole family will love it too because they get to taste the delicious results!  

1. Cusiniart Mini-Prep® Plus Processor: This compact food processor helps save counter space but still packs a punch in the kitchen. It’s perfect for chopping and grinding vegetables for all of mom’s famous dishes.

2. Chantal Copper Fusion 4 Qt. Risotto Pan: This classic pan is great for one-pot meals like stews and casseroles. The beautiful, sleek design can go straight from the stove to the kitchen table, eliminating extra dishes!

3. Cusinart SM-70 7 Quart Stand Mixer: A high-quality mixer makes a world of difference when baking. Treat mom to the classic good looks and commercial-grade quality of this powerful mixer.

4. Breville The Hot Wok™: Traditional woks can eat up a lot of space on the stove top. This fabulous wok lets mom sauté and stir fry to her heart’s desire right on the kitchen countertop. It even keeps food warm, making it perfect for parties!

5. Staub “My First Staub” Hexagon 2.5 Qt. Saute Pan: This enameled cast iron pan seals in all the wonderful flavor of mom’s favorite dishes. It’s heavy-duty construction is built to last, and is safe for the oven.

The perfect cup of fresh-brewed tea is a classic comfort drink that has been celebrated for centuries.  With the many health and wellness benefits of tea, it’s no wonder different cultures all over the world drink tea as a part of their daily diet. In fact, more tea is consumed worldwide than any other beverage!

Every tea connoisseur knows how invaluable the perfect tea kettle is to creating the perfect cup of tea. The Chantal Timeless Tea Kettle is a great choice for its durable enamel and steel construction and, as the name alludes to, its classic, timeless style.

Next time you have a little daytime gathering at your home, why not change things up with an old-fashioned English tea party? Nibble on some tea sandwiches, scones and tea cakes while sipping some delicious hot tea. Here’s a great recipe for classic milk tea to try at your very own afternoon tea party:

• 1 cup of milk
• 1 2-inch piece of vanilla bean, split
• 4 teaspoons English Breakfast tea
• 1 quart boiling water

1. Pour milk in a small saucepan, add the vanilla bean.
2. Simmer, stirring often.
3. Take saucepan off the heat and let stand until milk is cool.
4. Remove the vanilla bean.
5. Put tea leaves in the tea kettle and add the boiling water.
6. Cover with tea cozy or towel and let steep for 5 minutes.
7. Pour about ¼ cup of the cooled milk into the teacups.
8. Stir and strain the tea into the teacups and serve.

Makes 4 to 5 servings.

Now, it's time to sit back and take a sip of timeles tradition with the perfectly-brewed cup of tea.