February 2010

The perfect pan for brownies and more. This heavy duty stainless steel pan will last for years - and is parrot-friendly + healthier than teflon coated pans. Great price for high-quality bakeware too. Check out what Christine said after getting hers:

"I absolutely love this pan. It makes perfect brownies everytime. It bakes evenly. It cleans up easily. Stainless Steel is better than non-stick anyday! " (quote from amazon.com)

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Now THIS is a food processor. This is what I want to make pumpkin pies with, apple crumbles with, nutty shortbreads with... The 12-cup capacity and 700-watt motor can handle it. I want to see the morning sun shine through my kitchen window, and reflect on the beautiful clean brushed nickel - beckoning me to make fresh almond butter to slather on my toast. Here's what one happy owner says:

"This is a TOP-OF-THE-LINE product.... beautiful to look at, unlike so many other processors.... ease of use and cleaning is unbelievable and it slices, grates, chops, and dices in a matter of split-seconds. It is remarkable quiet for a food processor, very sturdy, and easy to use." (quote from amazon.com)

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The ever-important cooling rack. Prevents cookies and goods from getting over-baked, soggy, deformed - keeps crusts crusty. Ever try cooling cookies on a plate? I have. Not good. I've tried cooling cookies on oven racks: the bars are too far apart - what a mess. I've balanced scones together on a plate to form little tipi-like structures... arg.

I checked-out many racks, and this is the one to get. Easy to clean (dishwasher-safe), sturdy and strong, oven-safe (you can roast on these), fits jellyroll and half sheet pans perfectly. The cheaper non-stick racks are flimsy, hard to clean and rust.

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A slick apron for him or her - great price too. Dark colors + patterns help disguise muck. Get two and match your sweetie, or have an extra apron around for guests who want to help in the kitchen. ;-)

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