Here’s a re-usable double walled ceramic cup with silicone lid. It’s both dishwasher and microwave safe and holds 12 fl oz. Made by Decor Craft Inc. and can be ordered here for $14.50.

Swagger Glen B. reports that the silicone lid is nice because “your coffee won’t taste plasticy.”

Remember this “Rare Bit O’Swag” I posted awhile back — the Goggo/IWL/Heinkelesque cookie mold? Well I finally got around to making cookies with it due in large part to the help of my friend Jessica S.

We had loads of fun making them and we were amazed a wooden mold could make such great looking cookies. I want to play around using other recipes to see what kind of results I get.

Want to take a stab at making Speculaas with you own molds? Check out this very well done video and the recipe. Keep in mind that Jessica and I used double the spices for a delicious result. We even added fresh ground pepper.

Martha Stewart Speculaas Making Video

Martha Stewart Speculaas Recipe

Here’s a whole slew of scooter goodness for you from the online UK retailer “Not On The High Street.” They have a selective application process for sellers and want only the unique and well-made. They are especially interested in supporting small British businesses — both designers and manufacturers. And it’s easy ordering for us Yanks.

I especially like the scooter girl wallets/clutches and the two-wheel sprint scarf featuring both bicycles and Vespas.

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We’ve featured some scootering chefs in the past but this is quite the bonanza.

The first three photos feature the chefs made by Benzara. They are made out of “polystone” and cost around $39.95 for the set. I wasn’t able to find the trio in a set but now you know what to look for.

The other chefs are made by Bon Appetit and are a bit trickier to find.

Speaking of tricks, I like to use Google Alerts as well as eBay Saved Searches to hunt down treasures.

Thanks to Cassie for these finds!

Benzara Scooting Chefs

Only those lucky Canadians with Bendix stores nearby can shop for these ceramic cup gift sets. Each has a world city theme with Rome, London, Paris and New York featured. There are also tea bag holders in this collection. To see everything, type “Divas” into the search window.

Thanks to Vanessa for this find!

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Spotted at Target this cute Rome scooter mug is just $5.
(Doesn’t seem to be available on the site.)
Let us know if you spot other dishes with the scooter on it would ya?

Thanks to Pam M. for this find!

Have a cuppa in your 3-D Vespa mug instead. This 3-D handle design comes in red or blue Vespa. These are handmade and cost £29.95 each.
They measure approximately 10 cm X 8 cm.

Thanks to Cassie for this great find!

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Don’t typically like to put Etsy stuff up because the quality is all over the place. But these handmade ceramic scooter drawer pulls were too cute to resist. There are $30 for a pair and you can order just one. They are hand glazed in your choice of “orange, turquoise, apple or butter.” Other color choices may be available for an order of several sets – you can always ask. They measure approximately 3″ from bumper to bumper and about 2″ tall from the handlebars to the wheels. The screw inserts are approximately 2″ from center to center and come with a standard 1″ bolt. International shipping is available.

Thanks to Cassie for this great find!

Scooter Pulls on Etsy

This mold appeared on eBay and eventually went for something well over $100. It was a vintage German chocolate mold make by Anton Reiche. Every so often you can find a scooter related mold like this on eBay. Just be prepared to shell out a lot of dough. They tend to go for at least $200. In fact I used to collect these when they were under $50. That was just six or seven years ago! Many are reproductions from vintage European molds and some are original molds. They work great to make chocolates of course but I’ve also used them to make soap molds, Plaster of Paris figurines, Christmas ornaments, etc. You can even make candles if you’re so inclined. Here’s a tip: office binder clips are essential to hold the two halves together as they very seldom come with their original clips. And of course they are also just wonderful to display in the kitchen.

Here is a set of salt and pepper shakers made by 180 Degrees. They’re magnetic so they stay together. Assuming the Santa is the salt and the scooter is the pepper? The set measures 4.5″ when together with the scooter measuring in at 3.5″. They come gift boxed and the price is $18.25.

I can’t remember who sent me these lovely photos and this tip so please let me know so I can add it to the post. Cheers.

Santa Scooter Salt and Pepper Set