FATHER’s DAY: The Joy Of Espresso (& Cappuccino & Latte)

Still haven’t found that something special for Father’s Day? There are only 6 shopping days left! If money is no object, and if Dad loves specialty coffee drinks, then Saeco’s new Xelsis superautomatic coffee machine is pretty darn exciting. Superautomatics are complete “coffee centers” that perform the entire espresso- (or other coffee-) making process at…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use A Bigger Bowl

We use these melamine mixing bowls in THE NIBBLE’s test kitchen. Here’s a tip from The Competent Cook (reviewed below): When it comes to selecting a mixing bowl, bigger is better. Even if you’re just whisking five tablespoons of vinaigrette, a larger bowl provides a greater range of motion. This means better emulsion and less…
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FATHER’S DAY: Wellness Mats For Comfort

No more aching legs: It’s like standing on pillows! Photo courtesy WellnessMats.com. If Dad has a hobby (or job) that keeps him on his feet, he may deem a WellnessMat to be the best gift he’s ever received. Ergonomically engineered to provide maximum comfort, safety and relief, anti-fatigue WellnessMats are the most cushy and comfortable…
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FATHER’S DAY: Kitchen Gifts

With an 18-day countdown to Father’s Day, take a moment to peruse our Father’s Day gift list. We picked special items in six different categories. Today, take a look at the kitchenware—everything from an $8.00 coffee bean ice cube tray to the beautiful Nespresso CitiZ Coffee & Espresso Maker for $349.00. If Dad loves waffles,…
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PRODUCT: Whoopie Pie Pan

Have fun making whoopie pies at home. Photo courtesy SurLaTable.com. If you’re enamored of whoopie pies—or inspired by our current Top Pick Of The Week, the whoopie pies from WannaHavaCookie—Wilton has just made your life easier. The baking specialist has created a whoopie pie pan that makes it easy to get perfect cake “sandwich” halves.…
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