What fun to present a Bundt cake baked in this original 1950 swirl shape. Created by Nordic Ware, known for excellence in bakeware, this Platinum Series Heritage Pan design is based on an old German stoneware mold for baking a ring-shaped kugelhopf, similar to American coffee cake.  The durable construction, cast-aluminum, ensures sharp detail and uniform baking. This unique Bundt cake pan design will surly become a baking favorite.

Product Description:

• Durable cast-aluminum pan re-creates the original 1950 Bundt design.
• Center tube conducts extra heat to the middle of the cake for even baking.
• Nonstick interior ensures effortless release and cleanup.
• Made in the USA by Nordic Ware, a family-owned company famous for its fine bakeware since 1946
• 10" diam., 3 1/2" high.
• Made in USA.
• Hand-wash. Dry thoroughly.

Price: $34.95
Available at Williams-Sonoma

Grab&Dry kitchen gloves, made by Just Perfect Inc. are a clever,

The Chef'n Mandoline is the perfect, compact gadget to slice tomatoes, onions, various vegetables and fruits. The slicer makes it easy and safe to think "thin" slices.  It has 3 thickness settings,  an easy to store finger safety guard, and can be used over a bowl. In addition, it collapses, taking minimal storage space. We find the SleekSlice mandolin an easy to use, easy to store kitchen helper

If you are going to the trouble of grinding your own coffee beans, we suggest using a good coffee grinder. A burr grinder is a type of grinder that does not produce as much heat from friction in comparison to blade grinders. This is an important factor for keeping the flavor and aroma of the coffee beans intact. So for you coffee aficionados, to get the most flavor from freshly ground beans, a burr grinder is the way to go and the Capresso 560.01 Infinity Coffee Grinder comes highly recommended. Your favorite coffee shops use burr grinders.

Good coffee = good coffee beans = good coffee bean grinder.

Product Description:

• 100-watt conical burr grinder with 16 grind settings
• Commercial-grade conical burrs ensure maximum coffee flavor
• Bean container holds 8-1/2 ounces; grounds container holds 4 ounces
• Built-in timer; easy to clean
• Measures 7-2/3 by 5-2/5 by 10-4/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Price: $89
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