You know you have at least one wine lover on your holiday shopping list who would appreciate their stocking stuffed with something other than the usual trivet made from corks or those oh-so-humorous cocktail napkins. From bottle openers to wine stoppers, these creative gift ideas are sure to amaze and amuse that bon vivant you... Read More
The Brod & Taylor Folding Proofer is kind of like an air sous-vide – by controlling the air temperature, you can better regulate your bread’s proofing. And it’s a concept that works. The proofer flat-packs small enough that I could stash it anywhere I’d store a suitcase. And the controls are simple – off/on, increase... Read More
So you’ve got a friend who bakes up a storm, and probably has most of the gear they’re going to ever want. Try some of these and see if you can get some cookies out of the deal. Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts, by Alice Medrich, $15. Available online. This cookbook isn’t a true cookbook –... Read More
Now through the end of December 2012, Seattle’s Fonté Coffee Roaster will donate all net proceeds from sales of its “Limited Edition Holiday Blend” to The Pike Market Child Care and Preschool. Fonté has set a fundraising goal of $25,000 to underwrite the Preschool’s 2013 meal program, which will serve 25,000 meals and nutritional snacks... Read More
When I think of femme fatales, I think of women in sports cars, living life in the fast lane. Bond girls. The dangerous ones. I know a few amazing ladies like that in my life, and this guide is for them. Anne Sylvain Purses, $50 to $2350. Available online. Patricia Raskin had us raring our engines for... Read More
This holiday, as you indulge in the flavors of the season, one of the country’s oldest and most respected animal welfare and pet adoption organizations. The confections, available nationwide beginning in November for a limited time only, offer the decadent taste of Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur, combined with rich dark chocolate and layered with notes of... Read More
Just in the nick of time, Whole Foods Market offers its Top 10 Holiday Wines that will knock your stockings off the chimney. It’s going to be a jolly season for a lot less jingle with prices that will surely to make your eyes twinkle. These crowd-pleasers, all priced under $16, are terrific stocking stuffers... Read More
This time of year, the weather turns just gorgeous. You can open your windows, sit out on the patio in the evenings, start planning those camping trips, and spend weekends trying to decide what to grill. If it’s an outdoor event you’ll be entertaining at, we’ve got the perfect wines for you! STACKED Wines were... Read More
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, being a woman: beautiful, strong, and in charge of our health is something we think of – just a bit more – this time of year. It’s no secret that I have a major fascination with skincare and cosmetic chemistry. I see so many skin types and conditions, it’s... Read More
Salt & Straw Ice Cream has put together a new holiday gift pack comprised of flavors from holidays of yesteryear such as figgy pudding, roasted chestnuts and mulled wine. Read More
