giving up a big trick of the trade here but did you know that you can
take super, simple ingredients and turn them into a dish that looks like
it had a team of chefs working on it for hours simply by using a
stacking technique. Set includes four stainless steel rings and a chrome
tamper to hold the stack firmly in place. Use them to turn something
simple into something that looks amazing. They can also be used to set
desserts or as pastry cutters”- Curtis Stone.
You can create captivating dishes such as this Crab Tower Recipe by DailyFoodgasm.com
MOMA Voile Spaghetti Measure – $26
MoMA Site: “For
pasta lovers, Voile measures spaghetti for one, two, or five portions.
Its fluid form makes it a beautiful and useful kitchen accessory. Made
by Alessi of 18/10 stainless steel. Hand-wash only.”
Squash Blossoms – $81 for 100 Blossoms
Perfect for someone who enjoys cooking/entertaining for large groups over the holidays. Stuffed Squash Blossoms are a delicacy loved my many. “Tender, fresh, and ephemeral, squash blossoms (aka squash flowers,
zucchini blossoms) bring bright color to your dishes. Their natural
flavor is very mild, and they have a feathery, crisp and juicy texture.
Because they’re often stuffed, squash blossoms must be harvested from
zucchini plants at night or in the very early morning so their buds are
still closed. To ensure optimum freshness, all our squash blossoms are picked the same day they ship to you”–MarxFoods. 
Artisinal White Cheese Platter – $69
“Artisanal Premium Cheese began in the dining room of the two-star Michelin restaurant, Picholine in New York City. Everything about Artisanal is rooted in culinary excellence. With a mission to curate the world’s finest cheeses, Artisanal selects from thousands worldwide to offer 200 remarkable, unique, and handcrafted cheeses.
A truly successful wine and cheese pairing is a match made in heaven, heightening the experience of both the wine and the cheese. Finding great matches of cheese and wine can be tricky, with flavors often competing, negating, or just plain spoiling one another. To take the guesswork out of pairing and enhance your favorite bottle of white, our Maître Fromager, Max McCalman has assembled our White Wine Cheese Collection” — Artisinal WebStie. The White Wine Collection includes the following cheeses:
* Brillat-Savarin Petite, Natural Rind
* Hoja Santa
* Comte, Artisanal Fort des Rousses
Breville Pie Maker– $79.95
Williams-Sonoma: “Create up to four individual-sized pies full of your favorite fillings with this simple-to-operate pie maker. Whether its savory meat pies, vegetable pies, quiches or sweet fruit pies or tarts, most pies take just 8 minutes to cook”.
D’artagnon Organic Wild Mushroom Collection – $37.49
“This wonderful set includes one 1-ounce jar each of dried chanterelles,
morels, porcini, black trumpet, forest mix and porcini powder. All are
great for use in soups, stews, sauces, pasta dishes and more.
To use:
reconstitute dried mushrooms in hot water 30 minutes before use. Use
the leftover water to add flavor to sauces and stocks, or when cooking
pasta or risotto”. D’artagnonWebSite
Top Shelf Oil & Vinegar Gift Box – $89.99
From Di Bruno Bros “The “Top Self” kitchen gift is an unforgettable pairing of extra virgin olive oil and beautiful aged balsamic vinegar. A 34 oz. bottle of Frantoia Extra Virgin unfiltered olive oil paired with an 8.8 oz. bottle of the beautiful Campari Aged Balsamic to give you the ultimate “Top Shelf” kitchen gift. Grown in fertile volcanic soil in Palermo, Sicily, and heated by the ancient lava, the cold-pressed olives used to make Frantoia’s oil add an extra spicy flavor to the fruitiness of this oil. Also included in this package is the famed Campari Aged Balsamic vinegar. Aged 15 years to perfection, this balsamic vinegar is sweet, syrupy and turns all dishes into a gourmet work of art. This is truly a top shelf gift that will adorn kitchens and create memorable dining experiences for any occasion.”
Oyster Sampler – $115 for 4 Dozen Oysters
Oysters–a perfect choice for a Seduction Meal. Line ’em up and slurp ’em down. Compare the different flavors, textures, and experiences of each of these oysters: Contains 4 dozen oysters. 2 dozen Pacific Oysters and 2 dozen
Kumamoto Oysters.
Oil Pouring Can/ Curtis Stone – $59.95
Curtis Stone: “There is nothing more important than pouring the right amount of oil into a hot pan, a dressing or even over your favorite salad. So I’ve designed this stunning stainless steel oil can that features an elongated spout to help control the perfect pour each time. The oil can will pour your oils to perfection and look elegant on any dining table or kitchen bench”.
Truffle Sampler – $68
This Truffle Sampler will make a wonderful gift for your favorite foodie (or yourself!). Here is the information straight from the MarxFoods website.
White Truffle Oil
is simply a fine olive oil infused with the flavor and aroma of white
truffles. White truffles have a magnificent first impression with their
intense aroma.
Truffle Honey is made with Acacia Honey
and white truffles. It’s a fun and fancy addition to your pantry and it
can be used, much like regular honey, but adds a remarkably potent
truffle flavor to whatever food the honey is drizzled over. Or, of
course you can simply spoon it for a decadent indulgence straight from
the pantry.
Truffle Sea Salt is made with Italian black summer truffles for a distinct flavor that can be used in a plethora of different dishes.
Sweet Basics Spice Set – $32
From TSP Spices “Sweet Basics contains one can each of organic allspice, organic anise seed, organic cardamom, organic Korintje cinnamon, organic cloves and organic nutmeg. Each spice can contains 12 one-teaspoon packets. For baking sweets or blending chai, reach for tsp spices’ Sweet Basics. This set offers the perfect combination for all your sweetly spicy needs.”
