Holidaze- Be Prepared : Great Gifts

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White Kitchen Timer Michael Graves for by Alessi: Thermoplastic resin & stailess steel. Mechanical movement. Dimensions: 4.25″ x 3.5″ The movement of this timer is all mechanical, meaning it does not require a battery to function. $45.00

Corn Butter Knifeby ButterOnce – Set of 2. This corn butterer conforms to the cob’s contour and distributes it evenly—not a kernel left behind. Its curved stainless steel blade has a beveled edge so you can scoop straight from the tub or slice the stick, then spread in a single motion. $13.95

Brisket & Meat Trimmer by Quick Trim: For best results, chill meat in the fridge before use to about 38-42 degrees. Hold the meat with one hand and trim with the other hand with the blade parallel to the cutting surface. Take long passes versus chipping away at the fat. For silver skin, score the fat to get below the layer before trimming For use with all fat cap laden meats i.e. brisket, pork shoulder, whole strip loin, whole porterhouse, and whole rib-eye Dimensions: 7″ x 3″ x 3.5″ $19.95

Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper with Bowl Scraper: Stainless Steel. Special attachment scrapes the sides of the bowl to keep ingredients close to the blades for more even results and to save you time when chopping or pureeing — no need to stop and remove the lid to use a spatula. 10 cup capacity. Large feed chute. $44.99

Handheld Milk Frother by Epare: Battery powered frothing base, stainless steel frothing whisk attachment, cleaning brush attachment, device stand, and instructions. In 20-30 seconds to create rich and delicate foam. $14.95

MEATER Plus Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer: with Bluetooth and WiFi Digital Connectivity. Powered by 1 AAA battery. (Included) Dual temperature sensors can monitor internal meat temperature up to 212°F and ambient / external temperature up to 527°F simultaneously. Dishwasher safe.  Guided Cook System walks you through every step of the cooking process to guarantee perfect and consistent results. You can also set up custom alerts / notifications based on temperature and/or time. $99.00

Iconoclastic Food Gifts   clockwise

Miss Maude’s Why Choose? Chocolate Bar Created by Jessica Leonard: An organic octet of decadent flavors: Arabian Salted Caramel, Spanish Marcona Almonds, English Earl Grey, Peruvian Pink Salt, French Veuve Cliquot Champagne,  Japanese Tart Cherry, Italian Hazelnut Praline, & Southern Crisped Rice $15.00 

Le chocolat des Français Chocolate NYC 9-Piece Gift Box: Made in France from 100% natural ingredients, this chocolate is produced using traditional chocolate-making techniques. Features nine small chocolate squares, with each wrapper designed by a different international illustrator that pays homage to New York City. Contains milk chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate with caramel, and dark chocolate with salt. 1.59oz total. $14.00

Mountain Cider Spiced Apple Cider Concentrate – Concentrated blend of apples and spices – no added preservatives! It has a shelf life of over one year without refrigeration. All-natural, GMO-free, Gluten-Free, caffeine-free, and Kosher. One jug contains 16 servings of 100% natural spiced apple cider concentrate. Mix 1 pump of concentrate with 7 oz. hot water to make a warming cup of cider. Yield: one 8 fl oz beverage. $6.41

Global Hot Sauce Gift Box Created by Brandon Clark and Don Hopkins:
Chesapeake Bay: Mildly (though noticeably) hot green sauce with zesty, herbal/floral notes. Wonderful with eggs, proteins, vegetables, french fries, and cocktails like the Bloody Mary. Try a little in your salsa or guacamole.
Kerala: Created for a friend from southern India, this deliciously scented sauce blends habañeros and jalapeños with typical regional ingredients like Kashmiri chili powder. Delicious with any protein or vegetable (especially Indian dal), as a marinade, to enhance rice, and with coconut milk for a quick curry to top eggs or tacos.
Ethiopia: Earthy, fragrant heat from habañeros, jalapeños, and berbere, an unforgettably aromatic regional curry blend. Goes with lentils, grilled protein, rice and potatoes, quinoa, and cooked leafy greens like cabbage, collards, and kale.
Assam: Named for the Northeast Indian state known to chili fanatics as the birthplace of the intensely hot ghost pepper. Naturally it contains some, as well as the 7 Pot Primo, a newish, ultra-hot pepper that’s still somewhat rare. It’s full of the fruity/floral and sweet/sour flavors typical of this region.
Virginia: Inspired by an 1850s Virginia BBQ recipe, this addictively tangy delight blends in Southern goodness like peaches, peanuts, and rye whiskey. Divine with grilled food (try it on fruit!), cornbread, eggs, and bean dishes.$45.00

Stonewall Kitchen Dessert Sauce Collection: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Sea Salt Caramel,   Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel, Bittersweet Chocolate . $27.00  

Comestibles with Alcohol   clockwise

Winter Season Maple Syrup Gift Set: Sample three unusual syrups with this set: Peppermint Bark Maple Syrup- organic Vermont maple syrup, organic chocolate extract, organic peppermint extract Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup- pure Vermont maple syrup (grade A dark with robust taste)                                                     Gingerbread Maple Syrup- organic Vermont maple syrup, organic ginger extract, organic cinnamon, organic ginger$29.00

Bourbon Infused Coffee: These 100% Arabica beans are infused in small batches with just a touch of Kentucky’s signature spirit. 5″ L x 3″ W x 3.5″ H; 12 oz For the finale of a great meal, you may be torn between two fingers of bourbon, or a comforting cup of coffee. Why not have both? Caffeinated, but contains no alcohol. Roasted in Tennessee. $20.00

Wine Gummies Trio: All-natural, bite-sized treats inspired by your favorite varietals. There’s no alcohol in them, so that relaxed and indulged feeling can happen any time of day. Chardonnay, Merlot, and Rose. $24.00    

Craft Beer Jelly Spreads Created by Sheila Rhodes: The set includes two flavors, both handmade from Pennsylvania-brewed suds rather than fruit: a slightly citrusy IPA spread (slather it on sandwiches or toasted breads) and a rich porter with hints of caramel and coffee (excellent for making marinades). Neither flavor has met a cheese board it hasn’t loved. Handmade in Pennsylvania. $20.00 

Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set: Savor a subtle version of a fine single malt scotch with these infused toothpicks. They feature a barrel-aged, Islay single malt made by a 200-year-old distillery for a distinctively smoky flavor with notes of peat and complex caramel. Made from sustainably forested wood, the generously sized picks are soaked in the premium scotch and then kiln dried, infusing flavors throughout the pick. 4 glass vials: 1 dozen toothpicks each $35.95

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