I posted on this waffle maker in August after returning from Philly where my adorable friend, Cathy, made me gluten-free waffles.  But, at that time, I’d only eaten waffles made with this device, I didn’t actually own the waffler.
That was then.  This is now.
I bought this at the Williams-Sonoma outlet, at the same time I [...]

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Your next tailgate party will be a smooth success with this blender slash cooler from Hamilton Beach.
Get this… you can blend in the cooler OR the regular glass blender jar – both are included !  And take it with you – the cooler – and your stuff will stay cool for 8 hours!  Perfect for [...]

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Imagine a day when you can wash your veggies and prep them for cooking all at the same time, in one handy location, with one handy tool.
A tool such as… this Island Bamboo Over Sink Cutting Board – a reversible over-the-sink cutting board with built-in removable stainless steel mesh colander.
I call that efficient.
Island Bamboo Over [...]

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The Godinger Revolving Cupcake Stand is the perfect way to display your baking prowess in a classy, not so I’m-awesome-and-you’re-not kinda way.  Although, if you can make cupcakes that look like these and taste great, you ARE awesome (and I’m not).
I fall into the “I can bake but not decorate” category, so any help I [...]

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Have you ever noticed the difference between cooking bacon in cast iron and in a regular old non-stick pan?
It makes a huge difference.  Monstrous difference.  Monumental difference.  Life-altering.  Get it?
I wouldn’t have taken this bet if you’d have asked me last week.  Bacon crisps up nice and crunchy in a regular old non-stick skillet just [...]

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I’ve been on a key lime pie binge the last few weeks.  Making it, not eating it.
Previous to my Microplane purchase, I used a zester to grab little curls of lime zest, my secret ingredient – shhhhhh- and then I just chopped until it was small enough to just toss into my filling.
But then the [...]

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I just got this!  And then I made this!
I’ve got to tell you the story about the day my life changed.
I have wished for and coveted a Le Creuset enameled cast iron french oven for years now, but would never spend the cash on a pot.  A pot.  Who has that kind of money to [...]

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Imagine a perfect cup of tea, every single time, regardless of whether the dog is barking or the kids are Mom, Mom, Mom-ing you.
Or the kids are barking even.
This mug comes with a “Colour Matching Guide” (can you tell where it’s made?) inside that helps you reach the perfect combination of cream and tea.  Grab [...]

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We regularly chow down at this local place called Phil’s Icehouse that has the tastiest sweet potato fries. If we’re being completely honest, and we are, I’d have to admit that we love Phil’s not only for the cute mini burgers and those delectable sweet potato fries, but also because they are housed right [...]

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Soon, our beautiful herb gardens are gonna freeze to the ground, leaving us at the mercy of our local grocery store for fresh herbs.  Seems like they wilt into mush so quickly.
Store ‘em in the Cuisipro Herb Keeper and they will stay fresh so much longer – in some cases, up to weeks longer, depending [...]

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