Gifts Ideas from and for the Kitchen

Here is a review of WellnessMats, a stress-relieving mat for the kitchen.

Here is a recipe for Double Anise Biscotti, which makes a great Christmas or anytime cookie.

Here are my absolute favorite kitchen tools. I couldn't imagine cooking without them.

You can make steamed desserts in the Aroma Professional Rice Cooker/Food Steamer a.k.a. Aroma Professional Series 10-Cup Sensor Logic™ Rice Cooker.

Share your thoughts on eating sweet and salty treats.

"They" (whoever -they- are) say that when you crave sweets, you're looking for love. When you crave salt, "they" say you're angry. That being said, I don't have a clue what "they" have to say about us girls (some guys too, I'm sure) that love that sweet and salty combination. Please enjoy these Sweet and Salty Treat Recipes just for you, and me,...

Here is the Legend of the Candy Cane.

Here is the M&M's Christmas Story.

Here is a review of KitchenAid's Ice Cream Maker, an attachment for all KitchenAid stand mixers.

Here is a review of the BeaterBlade+ from New Metro Design. It works perfectly with my KitchenAid Stand Mixer.

Here are the step by step instructions for baking cakes in canning jars. Canning jar cakes make the perfect care packages to Iraq.

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? That's how I think of giving desserts and other baked treats as gifts. Either I think of how to package a certain baked good or I think of what baked goodie will fit in a certain packaging. Another point I consider when choosing a recipe and/or the packing is that I'm pretty frugal. I'd rather spend money on the baked good not on the packaging. With those…

Here is a review of the computer game called Cake Mania 2 by Sandlot Games.

Here is a review of the Escali Pana Digital Scale.

Here is a list of the top ten edible gifts baked at Christmas.

Here is a review of Emeril's new Emerilware Fryer from T-fal.

Diosa Vainilla has some very flavorful Mexican vanillas.

Here is a review of the KitchenAid Stand Mixer.

Here are just a few beautiful serving pieces from the Melting Glass Company.

Hard Sauce is great served on puddings, cakes and ice creams.

Here are several tips for giving gifts from your oven.

Why not give a gift that will be treasured for a lifetime? Here are the complete instructions for doing something special with your family's treasured recipes.

Looking for a great gift for that baker or cook in your life? These gifts are priced $50 and under.

Here is a list of wonderful presents any baker or cook in your life will enjoy.

Here is a list of Baking Tools that are priced for less than $10.00, excluding possible shipping charges and tax. They are the perfect gift given alone, as stocking stuffers or with your homemade goodies.

Not only are these some of the fun new kitchen gadgets on the market, but are the perfect gift for the cook who has "everything".

Here's a list of the equipment necessary for baking. This makes the perfect shopping list for the new baker in your life.

I think sometimes seeing someone else's kitchen wish list helps them find what they want or want to give.

Here is a review of the Mega Ball Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker.

Puppy Chow is a messy, but great tasting snack.

Here is a recipe for Pear Butter from Laura Childs' latest Cacklebery Club Mystery Bedeviled Eggs.

To me the Christmas season just isn't the Christmas season without seeing all of my favorite holiday films. I've chosen some great treats to go with them. Please note that this is only 10 of the movies I watch. For your pleasure I've added even more of my favorite movies to the "Related Guide Picks" and "Suggested Reading" sections. Please enjoy...

Here is a recipe for Pecan Tassies, a popular Christmas cookie.

Here is a recipe for Gorp, a great sweet and salty snack.

This recipe for Pure Maple Syrup Bread makes a tasty quick bread for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Here is a dessert topping recipe for Butterscotch Sauce.

This recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers is made with only four ingredients and tastes similar to the Girl Scout Cookies Tagalongs a.k.a. Peanut Butter Patties.

Here is a recipe for Double Frosted Brownies that is made with your favorite brownie recipe of a mix.

Here is a refrigerator cookie recipe for Coconut Icebox Cookies.

Here is an easy cookie recipe for Seafoam Cookies; it's made with only 3 ingredients.

Here is a recipe for White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies.

Here is a recipe for Cranberry Almond Bark from Rachel Thebault, author of the cookbook Sweet Chic.

Here is a review of The Cupcake Tower.

Here is a product review on Babycakes Cake Pop Maker.

Here are some of the bestselling baked goods to sell your next bake sale.

Here is a review of Flirty Aprons, the aprons that easily fit every woman.

Thanks to Mannheim Steamroller for sharing their recipe for Pumpkin Whip with a Kick made with their 4 Pepper Pumpkin Spice.

The Architec RR3K Recipe Rock is the perfect under $10.00 stocking stuffer.

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Here are some of the top desserts and baking products and cookbooks for 2011.