Wok Buying Guide

I am embarrassed to admit it, but I had a pretty lame wok.  It was non-stick and was breaking down (the handle was falling off).  Not good, so I decided to get a new one. 
As always, I did research to determine what product I should get.  I found this story that was quite informative — and [...]

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So you waited until the last minute huh?

Ahh, yes.  You are the procrastinator who thought, “I’ll buy the gifts tomorrow.”  But then you kept going to the nightly holiday parties…yet never could quite make it to a store.
And now you’re leaving to go home but haven’t bought your presents.
So for you, I have created a “cheat list” of easy holiday gifts that [...]

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Free Shipping on Vosges Chocolate

I just got this email from Vosges Chocolate and had to share with you.
In the event you’re thinking about buying people chocolates for the holidays, you can get free shipping on orders over $100.  Orders must be placed between December 12th - December 15th.
While it’s a short time frame, it can save you some money!  Use [...]

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Gift Ideas — Part III

I’ve written posts here and here on food/beverage related gift ideas.  Here are some more!

Almond champagne – If you’ve never had it, you should order a bottle for yourself.  It’s so refreshing and tasty!  Plus, it’s a unique gift.
Uncommon Goods store — They offer fun dining gifts which includes glassware, mugs, utensils, etc. 
Lucky Bamboo – Located in California, [...]

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Giving Food This Year?

If you’re like me, you’re in a mad rush to buy gifts now for people.  I offered a few ideas here and here.  While I’d love to buy everyone the flat screen TV (and myself included), I can’t.  So I usually bake. 
And apparently, I’m not alone. 
According to this AP story, sale of food items as gifts [...]

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More Gift Ideas

I’ve already offered a few gift ideas and a few more here.   But who doesn’t want a few more? 

Culinary Institute of America offers a “Chef for a Day” experience at their two campuses — St. Helena and Hyde Park.  If you go to St. Helena, then you could go to Taylor’s Refresher! 
It seems tea is uber popular [...]

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Gift Ideas

** Additional ideas can be found here and here **  
With the holidays, comes the fear (or at least for me) on whether you’re buying people good stuff.   I don’t like buying people gift cards, so I’ve come up with the following suggestions.
I think though that these ideas don’t just work for the winter holidays, [...]

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