Kara’s Kitchenware

02/09/2026

❤️ STAFF PICK: CARRIE!

Carrie’s pick probably won’t surprise any Le Creuset fans out there… Le Creuset cookware! 😍

Beautiful enough to go straight from the kitchen to the table and made for everything from weeknight dinners to slow Sunday cooking, it’s the kind of cookware you reach for again and again.

And judging by that smile, Carrie had no trouble choosing her favorite section of the store. 😂

Stop by Kara’s Kitchenware to see our selection of Le Creuset colors, shapes and sizes in person!

📍 Old Mill District • Bend, Oregon

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

🔪 Okay… you’ve seen the new HORL 3. Now let’s put it to work!

The HORL rolling sharpener takes a completely different approach to keeping your kitchen knives sharp: secure your knife at the proper angle, then simply roll the sharpening disc along the blade.

No complicated sharpening technique. No guessing at the angle. Just a seriously satisfying little kitchen tool in action. 🙌

We now have the new HORL 3 lineup at Kara’s Kitchenware, including the Cruise, HORL 3 and HORL 3 Pro.

🎥 Watch our quick demo, then stop in and see them for yourself!

📍 Kara’s Kitchenware • Old Mill District • Bend

26/08/2026

👩‍🍳 Cooking classes are back on the menu!

Our upcoming classes are now available to view online! 🎉 Whether you’re ready to learn something new, sharpen your kitchen skills, or just enjoy a fun night of cooking—we’d love to have you join us.

🍴 Check out the upcoming class schedule online and find one that sounds delicious!

📍 Kara’s Kitchenware • Old Mill District

24/08/2026

🔪 NEW AT KARA’S: Meet the HORL® 3!

Knife sharpening just got a serious upgrade. 🙌

We just received the new generation of HORL rolling knife sharpeners, and we have all three models in store:

🔪 HORL 3 Cruise — the approachable entry into HORL sharpening, with 15° & 20° sharpening angles

🔪 HORL 3 — the classic, crafted in solid wood with 15° & 20° angles and interchangeable grinding discs

🔪 HORL 3 Pro — for the knife enthusiast who wants ALL the options: six sharpening angles plus planetary gearing designed to sharpen 3× faster

The idea behind HORL is pretty ingenious: your knife is held at a consistent angle while the sharpener rolls along the blade, taking some of the guesswork out of maintaining a great edge.

And yes… we’re planning a demo. 👀🔪

For now, stop by Kara’s Kitchenware to see the new HORL 3 lineup in person—and stay tuned because we’ll be putting one to the test!

📍 Kara’s Kitchenware • Old Mill District • Bend

👇 Be honest: when was the last time you sharpened your kitchen knives? 😬

21/08/2026

⭐ STAFF PICK FRIDAY! ⭐

This week, Paulina is making her pick—and she’s going with the OXO Good Grips Vegetable Chopper! ❤️🥕

Because sometimes you want freshly chopped veggies… without spending forever chopping veggies. 😂

The OXO Veggie Chopper makes quick work of onions, peppers and other produce, with everything collecting right in the container underneath. Perfect for:

🌮 Taco night
🥗 Big summer salads
🍳 Omelets & scrambles
🍲 Soups and sauces
🧅 All that farmers market produce you enthusiastically brought home

Come check out Paulina’s pick (and plenty of other clever OXO tools) at Kara’s Kitchenware in the Old Mill District!

👇 What vegetable do you LOVE eating but hate chopping?

19/08/2026

💚 Hello, Tovolo!

Sometimes the best kitchen tools aren't the biggest or fanciest—they're the clever little gadgets that make you wonder, “Where has this been all my life?” 😂

From prepping all that late-summer produce to saving leftovers for tomorrow, Tovolo has some seriously handy helpers:

🍓 Hull those farmers market strawberries
🌿 Chop herbs & veggies with less fuss
🥫 Strain cans without dirtying another dish
🥕 Prep & rinse fresh produce
🍊 Slice, peel & prep citrus
🍽️ Handle ground meats and roasted veggies
♨️ Cover, protect & make microwave leftovers a whole lot easier

Simple tools. Less mess. More time enjoying what you made. 🙌

Stop by Kara's Kitchenware and check out our Tovolo collection—you might just find the kitchen gadget you didn't know you needed.

📍 Old Mill District • Bend, Oregon

👇 What's one tiny kitchen gadget you absolutely refuse to live without?

17/08/2026

🍽️ It’s 5:00… what’s for dinner?

No judgment here. 😄 Pick your Monday-night mood:

🍝 A. Pasta — quick, easy & always a good idea
🥗 B. Big summer salad — use up that farmers market haul
🔥 C. Something on the grill — because summer isn’t over yet
🥖 D. Bread + cheese + wine — YES, that counts as dinner

Whatever you're making, a great olive oil, balsamic, seasoning or kitchen tool can make figuring out dinner just a little easier. Stop by Kara’s and browse our Olivelle collection for a little inspiration!

👇 Drop your letter below: A, B, C or D.

And if you already know what’s for dinner tonight, tell us—we could use the ideas too! 😂

📍 Kara’s Kitchenware • Old Mill District

10/08/2026

🧺 Farmers Market Edition: This or That!

Central Oregon farmers markets are one of our favorite parts of summer, so we're putting you on the spot. 😄

You can only choose ONE from each pair:

🍅 Tomatoes or 🌽 sweet corn?
🫐 Berries or 🍑 stone fruit?
🌿 Fresh herbs or 💐 flowers?
🥖 Fresh bread or 🧀 local cheese?

No saying "both." We don't make the rules. 😉

Drop your four picks in the comments! 👇

And once that market basket is full, come see us for the tools, cookbooks and pantry goodies to turn your haul into dinner.

07/08/2026

📚 Weekend Recipe Inspiration

Fresh tomatoes deserve fresh ideas.

Whether you've picked up a basket from the farmers market or harvested them from your own garden, August is one of the best times to let simple, seasonal ingredients shine.

A few recipes we're craving this week:

🍅 Classic Caprese Salad
🥖 Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
🥪 Heirloom Tomato BLTs
🍝 Garden Tomato Pasta
🥧 Rustic Tomato Tart

Need a little inspiration? Stop by and browse our cookbook collection for recipes that celebrate the best flavors of the season. You might just discover your next favorite summer meal.

📍 Kara's Kitchenware
Old Mill District • Bend, Oregon