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2018 Holiday Gift Guide

A last minute holiday gift guide for anyone who loves to cook and drink a bit too much wine while doing it.

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COOKWARE


Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven, 7.25 quart

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I could not live without my Le Creuset Dutch Oven. I use it for everything from soups and braised meats. A must have. 

Le Creuset Signature Cast-Iron Skillet, 10.25”

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A heavy duty, cast iron skillet comes in handy in the kitchen. It’s so versitile and evenly distrubutes heat like a dream.

Le Creuset Bistro Grill, 12.5”

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When the weather is not behaving, sometimes you just have to grill inside. This bistro grill gets so much more use than I could have ever imagined. 


BAKEWARE

Sur La Table Platinum Professional Bakeware, Set of 6

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I seriously love my platinum profression bakeware from Sur La Table, as will anyone else who enjoys baking.


Staub Ceramic 3-Piece Stoneware Set

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While I love my Le Creuset cookware, I have been somewhat obsessed with using Staub ceramic stoneware while baking.



KITCHEN TOOLS

John Boos & Co. End-Grain Maple Chopping Block

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A quality-made chopping block is a necessity in the kitchen so you don’t ruin your expensive knives. John Boos produces fantastic chopping blocks.



Coravin Model 2 Wine System

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Every household needs a Coravin. Instead of removing the cork from a bottle when you only plan to have a glass or two, this brilliant invension preserves wine.


Sur La Table 15-pound Digital Glass Scale

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Using a scale in the kitchen has completely transformed my baking. If you know a serious baker, or someone who does a lot of rage baking, they are sure to love and appreciate a digitial scale.

KITCHEN APPLIANCES

Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender

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I don’t know how I ever lived without an immersion blender. I use it all the time to make soup and fruit purées for jam.









KitchenAid® Artisan® Design Series Stand Mixer, 5 quart

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If you don’t yet have a stand mixer… what are you waiting for? This is an investment that will pay off with sweets and treats. 








Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender

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While most people use their Vitamix Blenders to make smoothies, I use mine to make margaritas! This bad boy does quick, perfect work of ice cubes.







T-SHIRTS FOR WINE LOVERS

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