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  • 5 Top gifts for the baker in your life

    Storage Even if your baker has all the right ingredients, they would be nothing without a place to store them! Storage for flour, sugar and spices doesn’t have to be boring either. Look for customizable containers, like ones with chalkboard or corkboard, so your baker can easily identify what he/she needs,  while still looking personalized.…

  • Great ovenware sets

    Stoneware set You can never go wrong with a classic, quality stoneware set. The best ones include pieces like a square baking dish, oval au gratin, rectangular casserole dish and mini cocottes. A set with an enamel glaze that’s chip-, scratch- and stain-resistant glaze can be used in the oven, broiler, microwave and freezer. Bakeware…

  • Fun, educational puzzles for kids of all ages

    Toddler: 1–3 years Chunky wooden puzzles These simple, wooden puzzles come in themes ranging from farm animals to cars and trucks to basic shapes. The thick pieces are perfect for small hands and fit into matching spaces on fun, colorful boards. The pieces often are designed to stand upright for additional play. These fun games…

  • Hot gifts for the coffee addict on your list

    Keep it hot For those who nurse a cup of coffee all morning, keeping it perfectly warm is key. This classic Primula 1-liter carafe (Amazon, $20) will keep his pot of joe warm and ready for refills. This carafe pours easily with one hand and has a spill-proof top to keep messes to a minimum.…

  • Must-haves for the wine lover

    Stoppers never stop Stoppers never get old for any wine enthusiast, since they have several bottles in their kitchen and cellar at all times. Go for a chic and sleek stopper  — one they can use for years. If you want to get more personal, there are tons of ways to customize and personalize stoppers…

  • Great gadgets for the home chef

    Whisked away Spice up your favorite homer cooker’s life with a new and modernistic whisk. There are a variety of options that depart from the traditional metal wire whisk that make cooking even more entertaining — and a little easier for cleaning up the storm left behind. Silicone whisks come in a variety of colors…

  • Editor’s picks: Best gifts

    Must-have gifts I’m all about color, texture and shape. This year my favorite gifts for the holidays involve all three of my favorite things. Here are five awesome picks for girls like me. Neon pink wrap watch ($88) La Mer’s shocking pink wrap watch with silver rivet detail and buckle closure is the perfect watch…

  • Practical but professional cookware

    Cast-iron cookware Cast-iron is the premium medium for slow cooking food and locking in robust flavors. Not only do cast-iron pieces look good, but they are also practical. Cast-iron ovens are especially versatile in that they are great for slow-cooking cooking stews, sauces, chili and casseroles. Professional-grade cast-iron cookware is thick and heavy but imparts…

  • Editor’s Picks: Girlie girl gift guide

    Santa Baby, bring me … After a year of chasing after little ones and juggling too many balls to count, this busy working mom wants some girl time, courtesy of these fabulous gift ideas! Frames and fortune dress The price tag on this retro dress from ModCloth definitely made me raise my shades, but the…

  • Gifts for the chocolate lover

    For the chocolate lover and reader For the chocolate lover who also loves a little taste of history and reading, go to your local bookstore or hop on the internet and order a few books relating to the history of chocolate (there are tons). Throw in a few chocolate-related classics also, like Chocolat and Charlie…