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New Brand Spotlight: Oneida

Oneida, Oneida flatware, Oneida dinnerware, Oneida glassware, Oneida stainless steel, entertaining, kitchen, dining, New brand spotlight,stainless steel flatware,,One of the world's largest brands of stainless steel flatware, Oneida® offers a complete range of tabletop products including flatware, dinnerware and glassware. In addition to tabletop, Oneida offers tools, utensils and bar accessories that perfectly complement any kitchen, party or dining experience with an array of barware, cutlery and kitchenware collections. When America thinks of stainless, the first name that comes to mind is Oneida.

Oneida originated in 1848 as a utopian community established in Oneida, New York. Oneida Silversmiths has grown to the Oneida of today with a strong reputation for over 130 years, enduring as the number-one flatware brand. Oneida flatware is the brand that consumers recognize and trust with the finest quality materials and craftsmanship. Every fork, knife and spoon is carefully weighted, balanced and finished with intricate details to assure comfortable, easy handling. Patterns are developed by experienced designers and craftsmen.

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Gifts for Coffee & Tea Lovers

For a lot of us, the day doesn’t officially start until that first cup of brew. There’s just something about the aroma, the ritual, the caffeinated jolt that gets us going even on a sleepy Tuesday morning!

So, in honor of our beloved beverages, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gifts for the coffee and tea connoisseur in your life (even if it happens to be you!). Who needs the coffee shop when you can be your own barista right in your kitchen?

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1. DeLonghi Nespresso Capsule Espresso/Capuccino Machine, 2. Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System, 3. Le Creuset Whistling Kettle, 4. Krups XP2280 Programmable Precise Tamp Combination Coffee Maker, 5. KitchenAid Four-cup Personal Coffee Maker, 6. Breville You Brew Coffee Maker

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Home for the Holidays: Baking Essentials

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1. Le Creuset of 4 Stonewear Cocottes w/ Cookbook, 2. KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Stand Mixer, 3. OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, 4. Nordic Ware Snowman Cake Mold, 5. Calphalon Classic Jelly Roll & Brownie Pan Combo, 6. Emile Henry Le Grande 12" Pie Dish

One of our favorite things about the holiday season is the liberty to indulge in our favorite desserts. Diets can wait until the New Year! That’s what resolutions are for, right?

Why not get the baker in your life (or yourself) a gift that keeps on giving with some of the best baking tools around?

In the spirit of sweet indulgence, check out this delicious recipe for a classic pecan pie!

Irresistible Pecan Pie by IHART44

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons white sugar

1/2 cup butter, chilled

4 tablespoons ice water

3 eggs, beaten

3/4 cup light corn syrup

2 tablespoons dark corn syrup

3/4 cup light brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1 pinch salt

1/2 cup pecans, finely crushed

1 cup pecans, quartered

1 cup pecan halves

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. To make crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt and white sugar. Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually sprinkle the water over the dry mixture, stirring until dough comes together enough to form a ball.
  3. On a floured surface flatten dough ball with rolling pin. Roll out into a circle that is one inch larger than pie dish. Place pie shell into dish and refrigerate until pie filling is complete.
  4. To make pie filling: In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, light and dark corn syrups, brown sugar, butter, salt and finely crushed pecans. Spread quartered pecans over bottom of refrigerated pie crust. Pour syrup mixture over top of pecans, and then arrange pecan halves on top of pie.
  5. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for one hour or until firm; let cool for one hour before serving.

*Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com®

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The Organized Kitchen

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An organized kitchen is an efficient kitchen. Having the right kitchen essentials can keep it from turning into a cluttered mess. A place for everything, and everything in its place, that’s how a well-organized kitchen should be.

Here are a few of our favorite super kitchen organizers!

1. Vera Bradley Ribbon Board: Photos and other miscellaneous papers cluttering up your fridge door? Organize and show them off on this attractive pin board!

2. Simplehuman Steel Frame Dish Rack: This keeps all your pots, dishes and knives safe and dry. The stainless steel frame matches most modern kitchen appliances.

3. Simplehuman Wall Mount Paper Tower Holder: Save precious countertop space by keeping your paper towel on the wall.

4. OXO 20-piece Container Set: Store away leftovers securely with these leak-proof containers. We love how well these stack neatly in the fridge!

5. Highbury Songbird Metal Oil and Vinegar: Keep two cooking essentials in a convenient and pretty holder to give you easier access.

6. Simplehuman 14” Cabinet Organizer: Keeps your pantries organized while giving you easy pull-out access.

7. Simplehuman Utensil Holder: Perfect for small countertop spaces, this neatly holds your most-used utensils in a sleek package.

 

8. Simplehuman Rectangular Deluxe Recycler: Great for small spaces, this keeps your recyclables nice and separated.

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Mozo vs Zappos CEO/Chef Cookoff: The Finale

Here is the long-awaited conclusion to the MOZO + Zappos.com CEO Cookoff!

Judges Fred Mosler, Steve Hill and Chef Kerry Simon must make the tough decision of who will reign supreme in this epic cooking showdown. Trust us, you'll want to see how it all ends!

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Mozo vs Zappos CEO/Chef Cookoff: Part One

You've waited long enough and it's finally here! Who is going to win?

Tune in for Part Two tomorrow!!!

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Housewarming Gift Guide

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Got a housewarming party to attend, but a little unsure about what gift to bring? There’s no need to go on an endless search at your department store when you can peruse through our awesome houseware selection from the comfort of your home. When it comes to perfect housewarming gifts, look for items that the new homeowners can use for entertaining, as they’re likely going to be doing more of it in their new place.

Here are some fabulous housewarming gift ideas that will surely make your hosts happy: (clockwise)

Waring Pro Professional Roaster Oven: From turkey dinners to pot roast, they’ll love using this roaster oven for those big holiday get-togethers.

Wusthof Gourmet 18-Piece Block Set: All the essential cutlery that every kitchen needs, all in one high-quality set.

Home Source International Microcotton® Luxury Bath Towel Set: Plush and superbly luxurious towels are always a great staple.

Riedel Happy “O” Wine Tumblers: These elegant stemless wine glasses are perfect for kitchens with tight cabinet spaces. The colorful glass bottoms add to the relaxed, elegant feel.

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Add Some Color in Your Kitchen!

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Cook up some color! (Clockwise from top left:) Chantal Loop Tea Kettle in lime green, OXO 3pc. Plastic Mixing Bowl Set, Emile Henry Mortar and Pestle in citron, Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel 3pc. Egg Buddy Set in orange, Rachael Ray Bubble & Brown 3 qt.Stoneware Baker in blue

Liven up a dull, boring kitchen with some colorful kitchen gear. Whether you enjoy playing dinner party host, have a housewarming that you need a gift for, or just like to show off your style in the kitchen, colorful kitchenware is the difference between “same old” and spectacular.