VALENTINE’S DAY: Heart-Shaped Egg Molds

Eggs of love. Photo courtesy Gifts and Gadgets | Amazon.   How cute are these? Turn eggs into Valentine hearts or everyday love food, with Eggspress Heart Shaped Boiled Egg Molds. Use the heart-shaped, hard-cooked eggs (inaccurately called hard-boiled eggs—see hard-cooked eggs versus hard-boiled eggs): At breakfast or snack time, on toast At lunch, on…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sistema Microwave Plastic Containers

The soup gets hot, the bowl stays cool. Above: soup mug and noodle bowl. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   We don’t have a huge amount of storage space, so we resist buying things that have single-purpose uses. In the kitchen, that restriction covers numerous gadgets and appliances. For example, we’d love a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: A Slow Cooker For Entertaining

Beef stew stays warm to the last spoonful in Cuisinart’s Multicooker. Photo courtesy Sur La Table.   If you’re old enough to remember the original Crock Pot, you know how far slow cookers have come in functionality and aesthetic appeal. Today’s gleaming slow cookers can go from kitchen counter to dining table. And they do…
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GIFT: Water Bottles With A Twist

You can “zing anything” in your water bottle with Aqua Zinger and Citrus Zinger, new concepts that should have great appeal for lovers of flavored water. The two new water bottles (actually thermos bottles that keep your drink cool as well) make naturally-infused flavored water, full of vitamins and other nutrients plus antioxidants. Commercially flavored…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Use A Pizza Stone

Pizza stones can be square or round. Photo of this top-rated pizza stone courtesy KingArthurFlour.com.   Here’s a gift for anyone who makes pizza at home—or needs some encouragement to do so. This tip is from Chef Johnny Gnall. If you have questions or suggestions for tips, email Chef Johnny. If you are a true…
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