PRODUCT: A Favorite Cookie Becomes A Cake

Baking Dad a cake for Father’s Day? How about a super-sized cake version of one of his favorite cookies? What’s new in the world of adorable bakeware, you ask? We’d like to introduce you to Williams–Sonoma’s Sandwich Cookie Cake Pan—too cute to pass up, no matter how cluttered your bakeware cabinet. The set includes two…
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PRODUCTS: Appliances That Can Save You Money

In these penny-pinching times, these five appliances can save you money. Statistics were supplied by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (aham.org). 1. Coffeemaker. Brew your morning cup at home. Resisting a three dollar cup of purchased coffee will save you nearly $1,000 per year. If your coffeemaker is old, you can upgrade…and buy great…
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Healthy Harvest Freshness Extender

How often do you waste food, throwing out wilted and moldy produce…and how often are you angry that you don’t have usable food in the produce bin when you go to eat that romaine, those mushrooms, those berries? According a USDA study, American households throw out 25% of the produce they purchase because it has…
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Bosch Tassimo Coffee System

When we last tried the Tassimo Hot Beverage System in 2005, it was fresh out of development with a huge ad campaign, and a few flaws. Since then, it has a new manufacturer and a vastly improved delivery. It also has what environmentalists might consider a flaw. Given the green movement and the desire of…
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PRODUCTS: Everything Old Is New Again

Gourmet cookware manufacturer Le Creuset has launched its new color for 2009: White. Our thoughts: This looks like all the white, enameled cookware we got rid of when we traded up to Le Creuset years ago. We prefer jubilant colors in our kitchen, such as Le Creuset’s red, yellow and blue cookware, which also look…
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