- Dutch Oven
Want to make an amazing beef stew or a roast beef that’s out of this world? The pot is made of cast iron so it will retain heat and cook food evenly. It is ideal for any stew or whenever braising is necessary. Can be used on the stove top or in the oven. It’s extremely versatile, dishwasher safe and you could even bake bread in it. It’s the one pot that does almost everything! Purchase price ranges from $230-$330. www.williams-sonoma.com - Sweet Beauty Chocolate Body Scrub and Cream
In the mood for gourmet chocolate skincare? Let the natural aroma of chocolate lift your mood and excite your senses. This perfectly blended line of organic-fair trade chocolate based spa products is rich in natural skin softening glycerides that will moisturize and enrich your skin. The line boasts chocolate facial scrubs, chocolate flavored lip balm and products for babies. They even make a mojito body scrub. Purchase price ranges from $19.00-22.00. www.sweetbeautyspa.com - Monogrammed Carving Board
This carving board from Williams-Sonoma can be the perfect gift for the home chef. It’s awesome as a carving board and even better as a presentation piece. The board is crafted in Vermont of solid maple wood. The deep perimeter wells collect juices, and integral handles make the board easy to lift and carry. Purchase price is $99.00. www.williams-sonoma.com - Italian Tomato Press
If you enjoy making your own sauce for spaghetti and pizza then you need this tomato press from NapaStyle. It naturally seeds, strains, and peels as you turn leaving a puree for sauces soups, salsas or pastes. Purchase price is $42.00. www.napastyle.com - Cherry Chopper
Baking cherry pie from scratch just got a lot easier thanks to the “Cherry Chomper.” Moms and kids alike will love putting the cherries into this fun kitchen item. Because of the easy plunging motion, there is no need to grip or squeeze, and that’s great news for those who suffer from arthritis. The base contains the pits and juice so there is no mess to clean up. It can also be used to pit olives. Purchase price is $12.99. www.talismansdesigns.com - Salute Santé Grapeseed Oil
Looking for a way to naturally lower your cholesterol without taking away the taste of some of your favorite foods? We recommend trying award winning Salute Sante' Grapeseed Oil. It's light and nutty yet neutral in flavor.It enhances the flavor of food without leaving an aftertaste. Offers a high smoke point and is ideal for sauteing, frying, baking or preparing salad dressings. Purchase price starts at $13.00. www.grapeseedoil.com.
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