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Prepara Flip Masher

Don't be skeptical. This is a well-designed improvement on a classic. By squeezing the sides of the masher the disc swivels and locks into place for mashing. Flip it back for storage. This is a winner and an exclusive at Sur la Table. Or you can buy it direct from the Prepara web site, makers of all manner of herb contraptions and the salad prep set.

$20. AT SUR LA TABLE

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By cookinglittle on November 18, 2009 11:47 AM | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)

Lodge Double Dutch Oven

No Lightweight

Cast iron cookware has been popular for decades because it is inexpensive, conducts heat well and is long lasting. Recently, cooks have been embracing pre-seasoned cast iron as a safe nonstick alternative. Among all the hardworking pre-seasoned cast iron pieces made by Lodge, the 5 qt Double Dutch Oven stands apart. The lid also functions as a 10 ¼ skillet or bake pan that is terrific for cornbread, tartin, frittata and anything that you may start on the stove and finish in the oven. Pot and lid together create the “oven in an oven” system used in Jim Lahey’s no-knead bread technique, and if pictured on the cover. Shop around for this one because prices vary from $35 to $55.

$37.96 AT WALMART.COM

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By cookinglittle on November 11, 2009 9:12 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

My Bread

by Jim Lahey

Thanks to this book, and the tenacious curiosity of baker Jim Lahey that gave way to its contents, tables all over the country are studded with home baked loaves of bread made with his revolutionary no-knead method. Here, in Brooklyn, it is THE thing to bring to a dinner party. Handing your host a wrapped loaf of homemade bread made from Lahey’s no-knead method, is simultaneously showy and humble. It looks like more work than it was and it probably set you back less than the $2.50 subway ride you took to the party. There is also something hugely restorative to making a loaf of bread. If you haven’t made yeast bread for a while or never done it, My Bread, is for you. The primer no-knead recipe, made famous by Mark Bittman, is a straight forward whole wheat boule. The Coconut-Chocolate Bread is a spectacular end to a meal as part of a cheese and dessert course or simply accompanied by a strong cup of coffee. This book is a wonderful gift for anyone who appreciates fine food, even the small-kitchen cook. If your kitchen can accommodate a full sized cooking board, you can make pretty much any bread in this book. Starting November 2nd Barnes and Noble is offering the member price on select books to non-members. Save $12 off list price on My Bread now.

$17.51 AT BN.COM

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By Katie on November 10, 2009 9:06 PM | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)

Vervacious

Stand Up Gifts

Sure they stack, but even if you give a gift of just one jar of something wonderful from Vervacious it still rates as a stand up gift. This is because the flavors in their cheese complements, savory preserves, finishing salts, table sauces and mignonettes are transformative. High praise, for sure, but when we sampled the black truffle pineapple conserve with goat cheese and dark bread, we paused for a moment of silence. If you know someone who is fond of nibbling shards of parmesan cheese then the Espresso Balsamic Drizzle is a must. Vervacious also offers loose teas and spiced cocoa mixes with low-sugar. And you can mix and match a stack of flavors to suit your taste or be guided by the wide variety of gift sets such as Spain Favorites, Best of the Med or Caribbean Grill Stack. If you feel like going big, there is the Vervacious Explorers Club for $300. This is a year of monthly surprises from the Vervacious to inspire your kitchen adventures.

from $6.50 AT VERVACIOUS

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By cookinglittle on November 4, 2009 5:40 PM | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)

All-Clad Round Baker

Potluck Chic

Make an entrance at your next potluck dinner with the industrial chic of the Round Baker from the All-Clad. This nine inch pan is the right size for cakes, fruit crisps, frittatas, gratins, small roasts or a pair of Cornish Game Hens. Try it for one-pot oven recipes such as the Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash dish, a vegetarian Thanksgiving side-dish classic in the making from the Veganmonicon cookbook. For petite baked dishes, the All-Clad Soufflé/Soup Ramekins, also from the Gourmet Ovenware collection, are right for individual baked entrees, onion soup or a small shared side dish. Pair the round baker with the ramekins and you have an oven-to-table set – think main dish cooked and served in the round baker and the garnish and finishing sauce warmed in the ramekins. If it is a late night dessert that you are after, the ramekins stand in beautifully for the bulky fondue pot that you don't have room for anyway. They measure 4 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches and, if you have one handy, will sit squarely on a votive candle stand. The All-Clad Soufflé/Soup Ramekins come two in a set and cost around $54 and make enduring vessels for those homemade food gifts that will soon be delicious memories.

$89.95 AT SUR LA TABLE

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The Gourmet Toaster Oven

"Beyond Toast" Cookbook

Officially, the book is titled "The Gourmet Toaster Oven, Simple and Sophisticated Meals for the Busy Cook" A fine enough title, but if you are relying on a toaster oven for your meals, the title doesn't even hint at how happy this collection will make you. Instead of another open-faced grill cheese sandwich, how about Artisan Whole Wheat Walnut Loaf spread with Savory Cheesecake? Toaster ovens are no longer the exclusive domain of dorms. People are using then to save energy. The new models use 30-50% less energy than stoking up the big oven for small dishes. With recipes such as Eggplant with Tomato and Cream Sauces, Foccia Doppia, Macaroni and Cheese with Tapenade, and Chocolate Lava Cakes, conservation is no sacrifice.

$18.95 AT BN.COM

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By cookinglittle on October 29, 2009 8:21 PM | Permalink

Two Bottle Tote

Built NY Original

Built on the utility of neoprene and pared down design, Built NY has been delivering fantastic products for toting food, drink and gadgets for years. Long before our collective minds turned to reusable grocery bags for environmental reasons and bringing lunch from home for recessionary reasons, Built NY was there designing the way. So, I loathe saying anything less than glowing, but as cute as they are I will not be partaking in the fishnet two-bottle wine totes that are such the rage. My loyalty will remain with the original two bottle tote in "Ski Patrol Red" for nostalgic reasons and for this item’s unrelenting usefulness. The first year they were available the two-bottle wine tote saved me at Christmas time. Every wine fan on my Christmas list got one, filled with two of their favorites decorated with a ribbon and a card. The gift and the gift-wrapping in one. Since then I’ve learned that the two-bottle tote is much more than a smart gift for a wine lover or a discrete, clink-free way to carry wine to a dinner party. The two bottle tote can also pull its weight when trying to travel light. It's a no brainer for packing wine discovered on vacation for the ride home. Pack a baguette sandwich on one side and thermos or water bottle in the other. And it also makes quite a resourceful ice bucket for chilling drinks and an ice pack for minor first aid. Still, the fishnet totes are adorable… nope, it is the original for me.

$15.95 AT WRAPABLES.COM

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By Katie on October 25, 2009 7:24 PM | Permalink

Kalorik Espresso Maker

Small Kitchen Joy

The Kalorik Espresso Maker is an outstanding gift for anyone with a micro-kitchen. In a tiny six by nine inch footprint, this intuitively designed, 3.5 bar boiler pressure espresso machine uses steam to make 2 to 4 cups of espresso in a flash. The swivel jet frother is simple to use and makes substantial froth. For the price of about a dozen specialty cuppas from a coffeehouse, one can have a daily espresso or cappuccino for years. If your typical morning demands that copious amounts of coffee are ready and waiting for you and you have some extra space, the Kalorik Coffee Maker Grinder Combo is worth a look. It grinds and brews 10 cups of coffee in a nine by twelve inch footprint.

$43.00 AT AMAZON.COM

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Tea Precise

Digital Thermometer

Don’t kill the Flavenoids! Be precise about tea temperature and strength to get your perfect cup of tea along with the optimum health benefits. This tea thermometer is easy to use. It comes with battery installed and 18 preprogrammed temperatures for popular tea types such as green, black, white. You just adjust the setting according to the strength that you prefer. Works with cups, pots, loose tea, tea balls and tea bags.

$19.95 AT COOKING.COM

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By Katie on October 6, 2009 11:17 PM | Permalink

Grilliput & Fire Bowl

Mobile Q

Light My Fire, the makers of the Grilliput and it's trusty side kick the Fire Bowl, knew the intuitive design and light weight would make backpackers drool, but apartment dwellers? Sure. The Grilliput is built to last and to travel -- made of stainless steel and weighing a smidge over a pound. It's nothing to store and the compact footprint is right for a petite balcony. You can pretend it's a chiminea! Away from home it slips into a bag for the park, a hike, or even for a last minute weekend rental. A warning -- this dreamy micro grill set up is not well suited to the "look out below" fire escape BBQ scene. (REI, Target and Amazon carry the Grilliput, but Think Geek has the sweetest deal. Or check your local camping store.)

$28.98 for the set AT THINK GEEK

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By cookinglittle on May 31, 2009 6:26 PM | Permalink

Bags as Wraps

The Flip & Tumble Reusable Bag

You can stuff a stocking with Flip & Tumble reusable bags or stuff a Flip & Tumble with stocking stuffers. Either way when the holidays are over it a handy shopper the rest of the year. Made of nylon, the cover is made of a stretchy nylon that makes it an easy open & close. Loads of two-tone color ways

$13.00 AT EXIT 9 EMPORIUM

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By cookinglittle on December 11, 2008 8:51 PM | Permalink

Tiny Kitchen Chic

Alessi Pasta Pot

A perfect group gift for the small kitchen cook on your list. The sleek looks are only part of the story. The design relies on a old-time cooking method used by olive pickers in the field. The dry pasta is mixed with the sauce and a small amount of water is added. The water is absorbed similarly to risotto making. This is modern one pot cooking.

$238.00 AT UNICAHOME

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By cookinglittle on December 10, 2008 8:19 PM | Permalink

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