If you have a passion for cooking, you also have a passion for top-quality cookware. Fagor is world renowned for product innovation, quality and performance. Striving to provide products that increase convenience and energy savings, Fagor is the brand of choice for the discriminating consumer.

Gone are the days of wondering if your pressure cooker is going to explode in the kitchen. Fagor pressure cookers are built with three steam release mechanisms to assure total peace of mind while cooking a hearty stew or pot roast. They're even U.L. (Underwriter Laboratories)-approved.

All the products that come from Fagor are not only designed for ease of use, they also save you money through the use of high-tech materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. For example, the High Performance Cast Aluminum Nonstick cookware saves energy by heating faster and cleaning easier. They also work with energy-saving induction stove tops.

Since 1954, Fagor has been a worldwide leader in the manufacture of cookware and accessories as well as household appliances, semiconductors and castings for the automobile industry. Put the knowledge and experience of the last six decades to work in your kitchen to help make you the best cook you can be. Make your time in the kitchen easier and more satisfying than ever with thoughtfully designed products from Fagor.

We definitely recommend picking up a Calphalon XL Convection Oven for your kitchen. For those aren't privy to the different between convection ovens and conventional ovens, convection ovens allow for fast, even cooking with a consistent temperature throughout, while conventional ovens can have pockets of warm and cool air. From toasting to broiling, the super-efficient XL Convection Oven from Calphalon gives you lots of cooking options while taking up less counter space. Large enough to easily accommodate a whole chicken, a 12-inch pizza or a big batch of brownies, the Calphalon XL is our go-to for Melissa’s Bombastic Banana Bread, the best banana bread this side of Shepherdsville, KY. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

4-5 huge bananas mashed

1 c sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 3/4 c flour

1/2 c (4 oz = 1 cube) butter softened

1 c Ghiradelli Chocolate Chips (if you really want to satisfy your sweet tooth)

Directions

PREHEAT oven 350

Mix dry ingredients together

Add softened butter and eggs mix

Add mashed bananas mix

Mix will be sticky and lumpy - so don't be scared.  

Bake at 350 for 55 minutes

We hope you enjoy Melissa’s Bombastic Banana Bread as much as all of us in the Blogbus. What are some of your favorite convection oven recipes?

Founded in 1946, Nordic Ware is a family-owned, American manufacturer of quality cookware, bakeware, microwave and barbeque products. Nordic Ware prides itself in providing long-lasting products that will be handed down through generations. Perhaps best known for the bundt pan, Nordic Ware was also a pioneer in manufacturing microwave cookware. And Nordic Ware believes the kitchen should be a fun place to be and where creativity reigns supreme. That’s why Nordic Ware offers some of the most interesting cake pans in the industry. Choose from beloved cartoon characters to locomotive-themed cake pans. The possibilities are endless.

Professional results are easier to achieve when the proper equipment is used. From muffin pans to cookie sheets, you can be assured of a top quality product that will stand the test of time. Trust a tradition of innovation and quality craftsmanship. Trust Nordic Ware. Get all of your Nordic Ware products and all of your housewares at Zappos.com.

Don’t wait until the last minute to get the necessities to cook Thanksgiving dinner this year. We have some recommendations that will make cooking a breeze, while WOWing your dinner guests with your fantastic kitchen style.

Serve up a fresh autumn salad in the Core Bamboo Large Shallow Round Bowl w/Salad Servers. The large, shallow bowl with bamboo toss-and-serve salad spoons will draw the ire of your dinner guests from the first course. All of the bamboo Core Bamboo uses is 100% organically grown too. Reach the pinnacle of food processing with the Elite Collection™ 14-Cup Food Processor. Nesting 4.5, 11.0 and 14.0-cup work bowls give this powerful machine true versatility! One machine can help you make your stuffing, cold salads, dips and dessert!

You better get that bird in the oven. Bake beautifully prepared turkeys and roasts with the Contemporary Nonstick Roaster and Rack Set from Calphalon. Inject flavorful juices into your roasts or turkeys with the injection baster. Lift heavy turkeys without straining using the convenient turkey lifters. The U-shaped nonstick roasting rack allows heat to circulate, for crisp, beautifully browned poultry and roasts. Carve your bird with J.A. Henckels TWIN® Four Star II 2 Piece Carving Set that comes with a cookbook on CD with 121 recipes to give you a few new ideas.

Make classic potatoes au gratin, quiche, or even bake a pie in the BIA Cordon Bleu 3 qt. round au gratin dish. Go from oven to table with this porcelain 3-quart beauty. It will look lovely next to the Emile Henry 9" Pie Dish, a beautiful, natural-looking ceramic dish that heats evenly and maintains temperature for long periods of time. Make your delicious pie look like a million bucks with a little help from Emile Henry.

Holidays are about enjoying time with your loved ones and not stressing about what’s going on in the kitchen. We have all the housewares you’ll need to impress all your guests at Zappos.com.

Set your table and sleep in style with Highbury! Whether you’re entertaining family or friends, Highbury will complement your home. From dinnerware, to bedding, to glassware, to table linens and much more, Highbury will fulfill your entertaining needs.

Luxurious living without the price tag is offered in every Highbury product and the all-inclusive Pearl duvet set is a prime example. "Pearl" design is posh, sophisticated and metropolitan. It features shimmering champagne dots in a sateen finish, atop a field of the same color in a subtle flat finish. The Cal King set includes:

-   1 reversible 104" x 100" Cal King Duvet Cover with 8 button inner fastening system, attached to the poly-fill insert

-   1 premium high-loft polyester fiber fill insert

-   2 reversible shams with contrasting welt and zippered closure (pillow not included)

-   1 14" x 26" decorative accent pillow with 2 contrasting buttons - pillow is included

-   1 16" x 16" decorative accent pillow with contrasting welt - pillow is included

Highbury’s assortment has innovative designs for all occasions, with compellingly affordable prices. Highbury fulfills your every need to become the best hostess. You can find Highbury products and many other housewares on Zappos.com.

Breville is a Sydney, Australia based brand that is obsessed with designing and manufacturing kitchen tools that cooking enthusiasts will use every day. In 1932, O'Brien and good friend and fellow engineer, Harry Norville, decided to pool their resources and start their own business manufacturing radios.

In the 1970s Breville, imbued with a "we-can-do-it" attitude and a healthy dose of Australian ingenuity, unleashed a series of appliances on the world that would become kitchen icons. By the 1990s, consumer attitudes and lifestyles had changed with an increasing awareness of healthful cooking. Families also began experimenting in the kitchen with Asian and Mediterranean cuisines and Breville responded by developing high performance electric woks and health grills. As health-conscience consumers grew in number, Breville recognized the need for a machine that would produce fresh and delicious juices. This led to the invention of the world acclaimed Juice Fountain™. Before the Juice Fountain™, making juice was a messy task. This remarkable piece of engineering removed the need to cut fruit.

The Breville ikon Five Speed Juice Fountain is a kitchen gadget that dwarfs the competition by offering a 5-speed setting knob with an easy-to-read LED display that lets you choose the optimal speed for the type of fruit or vegetable you are juicing. The micro-mesh filter uses 40,000 strainer pores for superior filtration with maximum yield. Breville's principal designers, Keith Hensel and Richard Hoare, talk about their motivations behind designing the Breville ikon Five Speed Juice Fountain in this video:

When the food processor was introduced in 1973, it wasn't known as a food processor; it was commonly referred to as a Cuisinart®. The rest is culinary history. Today, under the stewardship of the Conair® Corporation, Cuisinart® has expanded its kitchenware line to include coffee makers, toasters, programmable slow cookers, hard anodized skillets, ice cream makers, stick blenders and even popcorn makers! And yes, Cuisinart® still produces the best food processors in the industry.

Innovation has always been the key to success at Cuisinart®. Uncompromising quality in materials and design assures each Cuisinart® product will impress and delight those who seek only the best in culinary tools. Highly regarded by professional chefs, Cuisinart® branded products can help raise the level of expertise in the novice cook as well. Whether it's your first set or a replacement for old, inefficient pieces, Cuisinart® delivers true value in high-performance quality cookware. Transform your kitchen into a culinary masterpiece with the Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Triple Ply 12-Piece Cookware Set, a 12-piece set that includes:

1 x 1.5 qt. Saucepan with cover
1 x 3.0 qt. Saucepan with cover
1 x 3.5 qt. Sauteé pan with helper handle and cover
1 x 8.0 qt. Stockpot with cover
1 x 8.0" Skillet
1 x 10.0" skillet
1 x Steamer insert with cover (fits 3.0 qt. Saucepan)

Triple ply construction of a brushed stainless steel exterior, an aluminum core and a stainless steel interior assures lasting performance for all your cooking needs. The aluminum core assures fast heating and quick response to temperature changes, while the stainless steel interior retains heat evenly for fewer hot spots. The stainless steel Cool Grip™ handles are riveted for durable use and the flared pouring rim minimizes drips and messes.

There's no limit to creativity in the kitchen with the help of thoughtfully designed cooks' tools from Cuisinart®. Makeover your kitchen with Cuisinart® from Zappos.com and make sure you check out all our other great housewares while you're at it.

Bring out your wild side in the kitchen with one of J.K. Adams novelty boards that are now available on Zappos.com. The stunning animal silhouettes are made of beautiful maple wood and finished with Retro-finish, a food-safe antique stain that’s lightly distressed for unique character. Of course these novelty boards were made in the USA just like all J.K. Adams products. Available in whale, minnow, chicken, rooster, pig and cow, J.K. Adams has everything you need to add a touch of country charm to your kitchen.

The J.K. Adams factory has been at the same location since the beginning. As many as three generations of families have relied on J.K. Adams to provide for their families. Located in a rural area of Vermont, J.K. Adams remains one of the largest employers in the area and is an important pillar of support for the local community. J.K. Adams has always used the creativity and skill in their workforce to develop new products and today remains the designing leader in kitchen accessories. With kitchen accessories ranging from cutting boards, rolling pins and server ware, J.K. Adams offers an array of items that can be found on Zappos.com.