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Gift Baskets For Christmas ~ Gift Food Baskets

By | November 16, 2009

Mesmerize the people you love this season and send Gift Baskets For Christmas.  With the large variety of gift baskets available there is sure to be something for the people on your list.

                                                                                                   

Just flowers.com offers a huge assortment of Gift Food Baskets .  Do you have a cookie lover on your Christmas list? 
Just flowers.com has a great selection of gourmet cookie baskets that you can choose from to satisfy the sweet tooth of a loved one.

 

 

Send Gift Food Baskets with an assortment of Mrs. Beasleys cookies, coffee pucks, lemon cookies, Belgium chocolate, dried apricots, California pistachios, smoked salmon, crackers and a bottle of wine.

Be sure to brouse through all the wine and cheese baskets to find the perfect one for the person on your list.

 

 

 
A chocolate lovers delight!  
Give the gift of a gourmet chocolate baskets stuffed full of yummy assorted chocolate.  Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, truffles, assorted chocolate fudge and chocolate cream filled cookies. 

Check out the large assortment of Gourmet Chocolate Baskets at Justflowers.com.

 

 

Choose from an assortment of Fruit Christmas Baskets.  Send a bountiful basket that they can enjoy eating over the holidays.  Selections of apples, oranges, bananas, pears, grapes and more! 

 

Justflowers.com has many more choices of  Gift Baskets For Christmas available.  Fruit baskets, Spa Baskets, Coffee baskets, and Gift Baskets for the Gardner to name a few.  Go on over and see which gift basket will be suited for the people on your list.

Justflowers.com  is committed to offering exceptional service to their customers.  They work with the finest gift basket vendors and ship products nationally and worldwide.  You can check out the delivery date right on their site for which state you wish to have your Gift Baskets For Christmas delivered to and find out the exact date that your gift basket will be delivered. 

 Justflowers.com also has same day delivery on their flower arrangements.  You may want to check out their Christmas centerpieces, Poinsettias and Wreaths.  They are beautiful!

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Panasonic YD250 ~ Panasonic Bread Maker

By | October 27, 2009

If you know someone that loves bread and would like to make their own bread, you can give them a Panasonic YD250.   The Panasonic bread machine makes a great gift idea for the holiday season or for upcoming birthdays.                                    

The Panasonic Automatic Bread Maker SD YD250 will make bread making easy! Let  them  make fresh white, whole wheat, or multigrain bread when ever they like.

                   Panasonic YD250 Features:

Mixes, kneads and rises bread consistently.  Whether you want yeast breads such as white, whole wheat or multigrain or non yeast breads such as banana or gingerbread.  Also mixes sweet cakes. 

Makes bread in 3 different sizes up to 2-1/2 pound loaves. 

Settings for 5 different kinds of bread.

Timer with a 13 hour delay so you can plan your day and have fresh bread for lunch or dinner.

The Panasonic bread maker sd yd250 also has a automatic yeast dispenser that dispenses yeast at the right time from the unit’s lid.

The Panasonic YD250 also has 4 baking modes that include bake, rapid bake, raisin bread, and sandwich bread.

The inside bread container is nonstick and cleanup is excellent.   

What customers are saying about the Panasonic automatic bread maker sd yd250:

You get what you pay for in this world and the Panasonic SD-YD250 is a perfect example. Quiet as a mouse. No jumping around the counter and whining and improperly mixing as a Breadman we purchased (and returned) did. Had another Panasonic for 8 years. Decided to replace it when the pan seal failed and we checked out the cost of a replacemtnt pan (not realizing we could replace just the paddle mechanism/seal.) Thought we could get by on the cheap with the Breadman. Wrong. If you are looking for a rock solid, flexible unit that turns out a perfect loaf time after time (up to 2.5 lbs), this is your bread machine. The automatic yeast dispenser is a great feature, particulary if you use the timer. Spend the [money].

This is the third breadmaker I have owned. I have to say I did not have very good luck with the other brands I have owned in the past but after reading the reviews on Amazon, decided on the Panasonic as a replacement. I could not be more pleased with my purchase! I have used it 3x a week for a month now. The bread has turned out perfect every time! I use 1/2 wheat flour with the white. It is like eating cake! It really is that good! One thing I love about this bread maker is that it is so quiet. Also, from other reviews, I thought I was going to have to get a scale and measure all the ingredients but I just use my regular measuring cups and spoons and every loaf has been perfect. I even used Smart Balance margarine today instead of butter and you could not tell the difference! The bread is soft and delicious! The bread comes out of the pan so easily and even the little paddle does not stick into the bread like my last breadmakers. The loaf looks so perfect – you’d think I spent hours making it on my own. I highly recommend this breadmaker over the more expensive ones. You will not be sorry!

I have owned several bread makers over the years and all have fallen far short of my expectations, until I got this one. Loaf after loaf came out perfect followed by rave reviews from my family and friends. My family goes crazy over my roasted garlic and parmesan cheese bread (this bread is to die for.)
Making good pizza dough by hand is an art form and takes too much time. This machine accomplished the task with ease which allowed me made the best pizza and delectable crust that I had ever eaten.
Some things with the Panasonic took me a little time to get used to. Unlike most other bread makers that began the bread making as soon as the Start button was pressed, the Panasonic has a delayed start allowing all ingredients to come to ambient temperature. The first time I used the Panasonic I kept unplugging the machine and starting over because it wouldn’t start immediately. Note: When all fails read the directions (LOL.) Then there is the snapping sound around five minutes into the cycle. I thought the machine was stripping its gears until I learned that it was the automatic yeast dispenser being tapped to dispense the yeast (Doh!.)
Where other machines ended up unused and unloved, this machine has earned a very special place in my kitchen. It is now a trusted and indispensable item that I would truly hate to be without. Thinking about a bread maker? This smooth and quite breadmaking marvel will not disappoint. Get one.

Read more reviews about the Panasonic YD250 here.

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Little Tikes Inside Outside Cook N Grill Kitchen – Gift Idea

By | October 22, 2009

Let your little one use their imagination to cook something up everyday on the Little Tikes Inside Outside Cook N Grill Kitchen. 

With enough room for two to play at once.  One child can be grilling while the other makes food in the kitchen. 

Pros of the Little Tikes Inside Outside Cook N Grill Kitchen:

Attractive Design

Durable

Easy Assembly

Many Accessories

Realistic

Really Works

Best Uses for the Little Tikes Inside Outside Cook N Grill Kitchen:

Group Play

Imaginative Play

Playing House

Young Children

Some of the features include magically disappearing coffee, stove top burner that makes cooking sounds and a grill that makes sizzling sounds.

With the Little Tikes Inside Outside Cook N Grill Kitchen you also get a chef’s hat along with some pretend food and some dishes to play with.

Here are what some of the mom’s have to say about the Little Tikes Inside Outside Cook N Grill Kitchen:

My 20 month son just received this for Christmas and we couldn’t be happier. I read a lot of reviews and looked at a lot of different kitchen sets before deciding on this one. At 20 months, and on the small side, he can still reach everything. I love that it has two sides, his favorite is the outdoor grilling side. I also love that it’s not overdone with sound effects, the stove and grill are the only sound effects. The fact that the magnets actually stick to the refrigerator is just too adorable since my little boy loves playing with the maganets on our fridge. My son also loves the coffee pot (which appears to have coffee and pour) and pours coffee for everyone. He loves taking the flowers and putting them back. The accessories that it comes with are just enough for a younger child….so they’re not all over the house. An older child however would probably want more pots and pans and food to use. The kitchen is very sturdy and I don’t have to worry about my son getting hurt. Even the stool that comes with the picnic area is sturdy (as you add sand to it to make it heavier). Overall this is a great purchase and I would recommend it for a boy or girl.

This, by far, is the best play kitchen ever. It has everything (pretend of course)- a microwave, oven, coffemaker, dishwasher, refrigerator, cupboards, sink, PLUS a grill that really looks like it has flames!!! The setup can get frustrating as it is impossible to “gently tap” (as the directions say) the screws to make holes to screw in the screws!! Use a big nail and hammer to make the holes and a power drill to screw in the screws – which the dirctions say NOT to use, but if you use it carefully, it is fine – or you’ll be a week putting it together and tearing your hair out. My kids LOVE this kitchen and I do too. Best present ever!!!!

So if your looking for a great interactive play center for your little one, the Little Tikes Inside Outside Cook N Grill Kitchen makes a great gift.  

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Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel 12 Piece Cookware Set Reviews

By | October 19, 2009

This elegant and contemporary cookware set comes in a brushed finish.  The Cuisinart multiclad pro-stainless steel 12 piece cookware set has all the basics you need to get you cooking!

The exteriors of this set are made from 18/10 stainless steel.  The tri-ply heat surround technology has an aluminum core in the base and side walls for quick even heating.

From stove to oven, not a problem for the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel 12 Piece Cookware Set, each piece is oven-safe to 500 degrees F.

What’s in the set : 1-1/2 and 3- quart covered saucepans; an 8 and 10 inch open skillets; 3-1/2 quart covered saute pan; an 8 quart covered stockpot; steamer insert with lid.

Here’s what people are saying about the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless Steel 12 Piece Cookware Set:

Beautiful stainless cookware. Heats quickly and evenly. As mentioned by other reviewers, these stainless pots are very easy to clean – even cooked-on cheeses.
The directions that come with the cookware advise to soak pots with cooked-on foods with warm water and then wipe clean with a soft cloth. This is exactly what works.
For the lids, I bought a wire-formed envelope rack that works really well for sorting and storing the lids, and keeping my cupboard neat. (I didn’t want to stack the lids in the storage drawer under the oven.)
I would definitely recommend to others.

I bought this set after some careful research of the materials available on the market. My last set was 10 years old and had been non-stick. The aluminum in the pans runs up the sides, an important feature for even cooking of your food. These pots and pans can go from stove top to oven to broiler, up to 500 degrees! Also, the aluminum responds very quickly to any temperature change. If you don’t want to shell out the big dollars for the “I’ve-heard-they’re-the-best” All-Clad pans, this is a very nice alternative, in my opinion. I love them!

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Cuisinart Csb-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender – A Great Gift Idea

By | October 7, 2009

 

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the cook in your life the Cuisinart Csb-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender
is exactly what you’re looking for.  It makes blending a breeze. 

One of the best features of this Cuisinart smart stick is that it is equipped with a powerful 200-watt motor allowing you to cream big pieces of vegetables in no time flat.  Other features include a protective blade guard which help protect against splatting, which is a plus!  It’s long shape easily reaches into pots, pitchers and bowls.  Clean up is quick and easy as the blender body wipes clean and the stainless steel shaft can go right into the dishwasher.

Bpa-Free Baby Food

Another feature of the Smart Stick is that it is bpa free.  This is great to know for parents wanting to make their own baby food without any harmful chemical additives. 

This is one of the greatest gifts you could give to the cook in your life.   Save them time and less dishes to clean up.

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Nikko Happy Holidays Dinnerware – Christmas Dinnerware

By | September 24, 2009

Add cheer to your occasions during the holiday season with a dinnerware set from the Nikko Happy Holidays dinnerware collection.  

You will find a  pattern of a evergreen tree decorated with garland and ornaments, surrounded by presents and circled with colorful stars on every dish. 

A great starter package!    

 This Nikko Happy Holidays setting consists of a 10-3/4-inch dinner plate; 7-3/4-inch salad plate; 7-1/2 inch  all purpose bowl;  8-ounce tea cup, and a  6-1/4 inch saucer. 

This Nikko Happy Holidays dinnerware set is on sale right now at Amazon for $49.99, this is a 50% savings!

If you enjoy the Nikko Happy Holiday collection then check the sale out now and get your set before they are all gone.

Here’s what one customer has to say about the Nikko Happy Holidays dinnerware:
We have owned this pattern of Christmas dishes for 33 years, and we and our family have never grown tired of them. Our adult children look forward to us bringing them out at the start of Advent each year. The dishes are beautiful but tough, dishwasher and microwave safe. We’ve enjoyed them through all our family stages of growth and the only piece we have ever replaced is a coffee cup I broke by knocking it to the floor.   P.Harris

See all selections of tableware for the Nikko Happy Holidays Dinnerware

See more patterns and selections of  Christmas Dinnerware here.

Looking for more tableware accessories with a Christmas tree design?  Check our selection of Christmas Tree Dinnerware.

 

 

 

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Canning Tomato Sauce – Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

By | August 29, 2009

You will enjoy the taste of this basic homemade tomato sauce.  There is nothing better than going to your pantry and pulling out a jar of your own homemade tomato sauce that you have canned. MMMM! Yummy!

When you do your own canned tomato sauce recipe or your own homemade tomato sauce recipe there is just no comparison to store bought.

If you do this recipe with fresh tomatos, peppers, and basil then you are really packing in the nutrients.

This homemade tomato sauce may also be frozen into containers if you wish not to put it into canning jars.

Canning Tomato Sauce Recipe

14 cups tomatos peeled and choppped

1-2 green peppers chopped

1-2 cups onions chopped

6 stalks celery chopped

3-4 cloves of garlic

2 tbsp. salt

18oz. can tomato paste

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tbsp. Itailian seasoning

1/2-1 tbsp. basil

1 bay leaf

3/4 cup sugar (or less if you perfer)

1 1/2 tsp. chilli powder

1/2 tsp. pepper

 

Blance peel and chop up your tomatos.  Put them into a stock pot that holds about 8-10 quarts of liquid.  Add the rest of your chopped vegetables and then your seasonings and oil.  Stir well. 

Simmer for 1-2 hours.  This canned tomato sauce recipe reduces down nicely.  So depending on the thickness of how you would like your tomato sauce will determind if you go the full 2 hours of cooking.  Remeber to stir often.

Take out the bay leaf.  Have your canning jars sterilized, hot and ready.   Or if you are going to freeze your tomato sauce then have your containers washed and ready.  Pour your hot homemade tomato sauce into your jars.  Seal.  Let cool, label and store your canned tomato sauce.

This canned tomato sauce is delicious on pasta by itself or you can add ground beef.  It is also nice on chicken pieces in the crock pot.

Enjoy!

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Canning Green Beans – A Quick Method To Home Canning Green Beans

By | August 22, 2009

This canning green beans recipe was passed down to me from my grandmother when we lived on the farm. It has been my favorite and I have since used it to can my green beans. It is a very quick way to can your beans.

As you will notice this recipe is for canning green beans without a pressure canner or water bath. The reason for that is because vinegar is used in the recipe. There isn’t much vinegar so that you get a pickled bean but just enough to keep your beans fresh and not soggy.

                        Quick Canned Beans

6 qts. cut up beans – green or yellow

water

4 tbsp. pickling salt

1/2 cup vinegar

Cut beans in pieces.  Cover with enough water to add juice to jars.  Add pickling salt and bring to a boil.  Boil for 10 minutes then add the vinegar.  Bring back to a boil.  Put beans into sterilized hot jars add some liquid to cover and seal.  No need to process after. 

 

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Canning Salsa – A Great Canning Salsa Recipe

By | August 3, 2009

If you like eating salsa then you will really enjoy the taste of your own homemade canned salsa.  I have tried a couple of different kinds of canning salsa recipes over the years but I really like this one that I am going to share with you.  You can not beat the taste or the freshness that you get from canning salsa.   Remeber that fresh ripe ingredents are the best.  Now let’s get to that recipe for canning salsa!

 

Best Canning Salsa Recipe

Ingredients:

10-12 cups of fresh tomatoes cut up that have been blanced and skins peeled*.  Squeeze some of the excess juice out as your salsa will become to runny.

4 – red peppers

3 – green peppers

3 – yellow peppers

6 – yellow hot peppers

5 – jalenpanoes

5 – onions

2-3 heads of garlic

2-3 tbsp. orageno (fresh is best)

2 -1/2 tbsp. pickling salt

4 tbsp. paprika

3/4 cup white vinegar

4 tbsp. cornstarch added to the vinegar

3-4 tbsp. sugar

4 tbsp. ketchup

1 can tomatoe paste

Yeild: 13 pints

Preparation:

*Blanching Tomatoes – Have a large pot of water boiling and another large bowl of cold water nearby.   Place about 8-9 tomatoes into the pot of boiling water.  Leave for about 1 minute or till tomatoe skins peel off easy.  Take out the tomatoes with a slotted spoon and place into the bowl of cold water.  With a paring knife take out the core of the tomatoe and the take off the skin.

If you are doing a double batch or are short on time you can do the blanching and cutting up of tomatoes and peppers the day before and store them in your refrigerator for the next day.  You will need to use some latex gloves when handling your hot peppers as they may burn your skin.

I use to spend the time cutting up my peppers by hand so they were nice and all uniform in size but now I do not have that extra time so I cut my peppers into fours and put them in my food processor for a couple of whirls till I get the desired size I like.  This is so much faster.

You can experiment with your pepper and garlic amount as you wish.  I like my salsa with more garlic so I add more garlic for my taste.  If you like your salsa on the mild side then you may want to cut back on the hot peppers.  When tasting your salsa as you are cooking you can put a small amount into a bowl to cool as the peppers are hotter when they are heated.  So to get a true taste of what your salsa will taste like you will need to let it cool.

Method:

Place all cut up items into a large stock pot.  Add the remaining ingredients.  Stir all together.  Heat up slowly to a low boil and then simmer for 1 hour.  Remeber to stir often and watch for burning.  One fall I had used one of my thinner bottomed stock pots and cranked the heat up and burnt my batch of salsa.  So now when I am canning salsa I watch very closely.

While the salsa is cooking you can get your jars washed and I sterilize mine in my oven at 225 degrees ferighinheit for 10 mins.  I sterilization the jars near the end of the cook time of the salsa so the jars are hot when placing your salsa into the jars. 

Also during the last 20 minutes of cooking your salsa you will want to get the snap lids in a pot of water and boiling for sterilization.  You will also need to get some water into your canner and get the water heated up for that.

Ok now an hour has passed and we are ready to get the salsa into  our hot sterilized jars.  Fill up your jars leaving a 3/4 – 1 inch space from the top.

Wipe the top of your jars off so there is no salsa to interfere with a proper seal.  Place on your snap lids and screw on your rings.  Place your filled jars into your already hot water canner.  Bring the temperature back up to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.  Take out jars and place to cool on a cutting board or what ever else you may have to protect your counter.

Only fill the number of jars that your canner holds with salsa.  Keep the rest warm until the first batch comes out of your canner and then fill up more jars with the salsa.  Remeber when it comes to canning we want to keep our jars, lids and our salsa warm for processing.

Remember to date and write the salsa’s name on your jars lids so you will know  when you made your salsa and then you can compare your canning salsa recipe with others that you may make.

I hope that you enjoy your homemade canned salsa as much as I do!

If you have any questions on canning salsa please feel free to email me and I would be happy to answer them for you.

 

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3 Functions Of A Baker Rack

By | May 14, 2009

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