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Chocolate, Vanilla, & Red Velvet Cupcakes

Do you know what I’ve been doing since Christmas? Abstaining. Do you know why? Because all I did for about 2 weeks before Christmas and 1 week after, all I did was eat. Usually I actually exert surprising control. I indulge, but only a little, and I keep up my workout routine. Not this year – or last year rather. So now I’ve been abstaining. And dreaming of food like these beautiful cupcakes.

Try all three of our delicious cupcakes in one sampler. Each cupcake is distinct and equally mouth-watering.

• 4 chocolate on chocolate cupcakes
• 4 vanilla bean cupcakes
• 4 red velvet cupcakes
• net weight 1 lb 14 oz

Good Eats 3

My mother, has a problem. She just can’t stop. It’s a compulsion. My mom, is addicted…to cookbooks. She has more than 100 of them. And the only reason the total is that low is because we finally forced her to give away half of them. She still hasn’t stopped buying them though. Now she simply buys them for other people. I think she deserves to have a thrill. I’m willing to let her buy me Good Eats 3. I know, I’m a great daughter.

As "Good Eats" enjoys its 14th season on the Food Network, its popularity continues unabated. Fans can’t get enough of Alton Brown’s wildly inventive, science-geeky, food-loving spirit. It’s no wonder, then, that the first two volumes in STC’s Good Eats series were New York Times bestsellers.

Personal Fondue Set

I think fondue is one of those things that you either love or hate. I am one of those who love it. Sweet or savoury, fondues are fun and delicious! But do you know what else they are? A lot of work and mess and clean up. But this Personal Fondue Set is DISH WASHER SAFE! Were more magical words ever uttered?

Add your favorite dipping sauce to the 4-ounce stoneware bowl and light the included tealight candle to start the melting process. When ready, dip your favorite snacks (such as fruits, vegetables, bread, and cake) using the included stainless steel fondue fork.

Polka Dot Belgian Chocolate Shoes

Okay. So I feel slightly guilty being a totally stereotypical girly girl, but really, chocolate and shoes in one adorably delicious package? How can you resist? These Polka Dot Belgian Chocolate Shoes are fulfilling two of my addictions at the same time, that’s an accomplishment.

Chocolate Shoes make fantastic party favours, whether you are having a Birthday bash or bridal shower. Imagine a pair of these on top of your cake! Surrounded by ribbon and iced flowers, you can create a boutique wedding cake with minimum effort. Just watch all those jealous faces!

Matroyshka Measuring Cups

 

I have a thing for Matroyshkas. I own around 8 of them. There’s something almost a little magical about them. Which is strange, because it’s not as if it’s a surprise how the scenario is going to play out, right? I think I’m going to have to add these Matroyshka Measuring Cups to my collection though. They’re so much fun and so cute! You wouldn’t even feel the need to put them away in a drawer. They’d look great on a counter top or windowsill, and they’d be a great way to get kids interested in helping with cooking and baking.

 

Traditionally, Russian dolls were merely decorative toys that, while rather pretty in their own right, were never much help in the kitchen. Ingeniously, each of these measuring cups in Matroyshka Russian doll form measures a different useful cooking amount. The accurate measurements in full are 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4 and a full cup, so any old recipe will become as easy as unpacking some Russian dolls.

Godiva Chocolate Gold Gift Basket

Gentlemen, if you do something that truly infuriates your lady, there are three classic approaches you can take to show just how sorry you are: flowers (at times much too predictable), jewelry (at times much to expensive), and chocolate (much too perfect).

This 7" by 13" basket comes stuffed with 8 pieces of Gold Ballotin in milk, dark and white chocolate, 8 pieces of Signature Truffles in milk and dark chocolate, 12 Signature Biscuits with milk chocolate, 12 servings of Dark Chocolate Truffle Hot Cocoa, Chocoiste Milk Chocolate Strawberries, Chocoiste Dark Chocolate Almonds, Chocoiste Solid Dark Chocolate Bar, and Chocoiste Almond Toffee Caramel Bar.

That's more than enough to make up for whatever you did. And best of all you can have it delivered right to your doorstep the day after you did whatever it is that you did. Addressing these things sooner rather than later is always best;) Check price and availability at All About Gifts and Baskets.

Party-in-a-Box Gourmet Appetizers

Putting together a party, especially one that involves guests numbering in the double digits can be a lot of work. So why not ease some of your stress and save some of your time by having someone else take care of the appetizers for you?

These gourmet appetizers have been chef-prepared and include seafood, vegetarian, beef, and poultry - all of which can be ready to put on out for your guests to enjoy in less than 10 minutes.

This gift box has 162 pieces, that's enough for a generous serving for 10 or 11 people. The Party-in-a-Box comes with 10 Lobster Scampi Puffs, 12 Mini Maryland Crab Cakes, 12 Scallops Wrapped in Bacon (shown above), 12 French Onion Bread Boules, 10 Spinach & Artichoke Tarts, 8 Thai Curry Samosas, 12 Mini Quiches, 12 Brie & Raspberry Stars, 6 Duck Springrolls, 12 Spanakopita, 8 Morrocan Lamb Skewer, 8 Bacon Wrapped Gorgonzola Sirlon Skewers, 24 servings of Artichoke Parmesan Tapenade with French Baguette, and 24 servings of Tomato Basil Bruschetta Topping with French Baguette. How can you resist?

Check price and availability at Artiko.

Cooling Tray

The great thing about warm summer weather is that you can indulge in a little al fresco dining. The bad thing about  warm summer weather is that it's hard to keep food that needs to be chilled cool while you indulge in a little al fresco dining.

It's hard enough being the host or hostess without having to worry about running things to and from the fridge, but this colling tray will let you spend a lot more time with your guests enjoying yourself. All you do is freeze the removable ice mat and place it in the stainless-steel base to keep your meat fresh while you're grill warms up, or keep your cold dishes cool for your guests to nibble on. The lid helps keep the cool air in, and also keeps the bugs out.

"Just chill the removable ice mat in the freezer for 8 hours, then place it inside the stainless-steel base. With the lid in place your food will stay cool and fresh, and free from flying insects, too."

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

Fuego Premium 4 Piece BBQ Set

It's time to make sure that the grill master in your life is properly equipped for the summer grilling season. The set comes in a wood-veneer and aluminum carrying case with a clear acrylic lid and faux leather interior with elastic-reinforced hook and loop closures to keep tools secured.

The barbecue tools all have handles of resin-stabilized wood and large eyelets for hanging on hooks. The set includes an extra large stainless steel spatula with serrated edge and built-in bottle opener, tongs, a barbecue fork, and even a two-sided seasoning wand with lids that can be filled with salt, pepper, or herbs.

"Each Fuego Premium Four Piece BBQ Set includes one stainless steel spatula with serrated edge and built-in bottle opener, one stainless steel BBQ fork, one pair of stainless steel tongs, and one two-sided seasoning wand with lids enclosed in a wood veneer and aluminum carrying case with handle by Picnic Time. 20.25" x 10.75" x 2.75"."

Check price and availability at Cybercucina.

Oregon Coast Blueberry Jam

Oregon Jams is a family owned and operated enterprise that creates homemade jams from the fruits they grow on their farm and in the wild. All of their products, including this Wild BlueBerry Jam are made from original recipes that have no coloring agent, preservatives, corn syrup, or other fillers.

Oregon Jams is best known for it blueberries and wild blackberries. This 25 oz jar of jam comes in a cute French crock, with it's own serving spoon.

"* French Crock jar
* Made in small batches (18 jars) to maintain quality
* Homemade
* The Blueberries are handpicked from our 2 acres of crop"

Check price and availability at Amazon.