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a little list of folks that think mash handmade is the bee’s knees!

ink kc: new in town, october 27 2009

ink kc: procreate challenge, june 15 2010

the pitch: best of kansas city 2010, summer 2010

kansas city star: retro flair giftwrap, november 29 2010

present magazine: presenting: mash, november 30 2010

ink kc: ink holiday gift guide, november 30 2010

kansas city star magazine: bring nature indoors for winter, january 23 2011

ink kc: ink holiday gift guide, november 23 2011

readymade: snail mail, march 25 2011

kansas city star: the scout-fun accents, june 7 2012

september’s issue of kc magazine features cutting boards from scott mcburney furniture, available exclusively at mash handmade. from the article: in terms of chefs, hardwood is the new iron, as evidenced in this mash-up of ash, maple, walnut, and beech wood- serious in durability and style. made locally by scott mcburney from lee’s summit and available at mash handmade, the handled cutting board is a piece from a series of ornate and functional boards. these beauties are handmade with a variety of woods that result in one-of-a-kind patterns, from subtle swirls to contrasting, bold stripes. you’ll look like you know exactly what you’re doing, no matter your level of kitchen expertise. -kaitlin motley

from getting started by cindy hoedel, kansas city star 5/1/11:

Karen Tholen of Roeland Park creates custom necklaces using a family photograph in a soldered “frame” hung on a 16-inch sterling necklace; available in 1.5-by-1.5 inch or 1-by-3 inch pendant sizes. Photographs brought in Monday can be turned around for pickup Saturday, in time for Mother’s Day.

$32-$43 at Mash Handmade, 3900A Pennsylvania Ave., 816-960-7000, www.mashhandmade.com

Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/04/30/2831223/getting-started-made-with-love.html#ixzz1LP2sZIOs

By CINDY HOEDEL

The Kansas City Star

A roundup of nifty items for cooks of all skill levels.

Uber-bownie mix

■ This crème brulée brownie mix ramps up the decadence factor of the classic dessert. Just add water, 4 eggs (really) and 1 1/2 sticks of butter (well, why not?). Makes enough for a 9-by-13-inch pan.

$6 at Mission Fresh Produce, 6102 Johnson Drive, Mission, 913-236-5128

Serious chopping block
■ A solid, thick hardwood cutting board is a serious cook’s best friend. Scott McBurney of Lee’s Summit makes decorative and functional ones in various sizes. Pictured is a 14-by-22-inch board of walnut, ash and beech.

$88 at Mash Handmade, 3900A Pennsylvania Ave., 816-960-7000, www.mashhandmade.com

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staff pick: coffee bean bag pillows

The world goes through more than 100 million sacks of coffee beans each year, but most of the beautiful burlap bags go straight to the landfill. CasaBean Design of Chanute, Kan., has brewed up a plan to change that.

Read more @ kansascity.com