Big-Ass Recommendations
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Appliances
Nutri Ninja BL642 Personal and Countertop Blender with 1200-Watt Auto-iQ Base, 72-Ounce Pitcher, and 18, 24, and 32-Ounce Cups with Spout Lids
Cuisinart® HM-90BCS Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Handheld Mixer with Storage Case | Brushed Chrome
Nostalgia™ Electric Wood Bucket Maker with Easy-Carry Handle | Makes 6-Quarts of Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, or Gelato in Minutes | Made from Real Wood
Instant Pot® Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Sterilizer, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer | 8 Quart | 14 One-Touch Programs | 8 Quart Ceramic Cooking Pot
Crock-Pot®, SCCPVL605-S | 6-quart Cook & Carry Oval Slow Cooker | Removable oval stoneware | Lid-mounted locking system | Dishwasher-safe stoneware and lid
Books - By Jill Conner Browne
(Amazon Publishing, 2012)
(Simon & Schuster, 2009)
(Simon & Schuster, 2008)
(Crown Publishers, 2007)
(Three Rivers Press, 2004)
(Three Rivers Press, 2003)
(Three Rivers Press, 2001)
(Three Rivers Press, 1999)
Books - By Others
(St. John, Robert; Hyperion 2006)
(St. John, Robert; Hyperion 2008)
Baking / Serving Dishes
Sweese®, 402.003 | Espresso Cups with Saucer | 4-oz Demitasse Cups, perfect for Single or Double Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte and Tea | Set of 6, Cool Assorted Colors
Pyrex® 2-qt oblong baking dish, red plastic cover | Glass is pre-heated oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, & dishwasher safe | Made in the USA | Limited 2-year warranty on Glassware | Limited 1-year warranty on plastic cover
Pyrex® Bakeware 4.8 Quart Oblong Baking Dish | Safe for oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher | Proudly Made in the USA
Pyrex® Deep | Glass Baking Dish Set with Lids | Up to 50% Deeper than Pyrex Basics | 6 Piece Bakeware Set | Containers Measure 13x9in, 7x11in, and 8x8in | BPA Free Lids | Proudly Made in the USA
Pyrex® Easy Grab Glass Pie Plate Set of Two | 9.5 Inch Reusable Pie Baking Plates | Doesn’t Absorb Odors, Stains, or Flavors | Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, and Oven Safe | Proudly Made in the USA
DOWAN® 4 oz Ramekins | Ramekins for Creme Brulee | Porcelain Ramekins Oven Safe | Classic Style Ramekins for Baking Souffle | Set of 6, white
Nordic Ware® Covered 8-pc set | Coastal Colors | Includes 2-qt, 3.5-qt, 5-qt and 7-qt bowls with lids | Bowls and lids nest neatly together for easy storage |Airtight |Top rack dishwasher-safe | Ergonomic grips on lids and slip-free silicone bottoms | BPA-free and Melamine Free Plastic | Made in the USA
Pyrex® Smart Essentials 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set | 1-Quart, 1-1/2 Quart, 2-1/2 Quart, 4-Quart Mixing Bowls with Matching Colored Lids | Glass is preheated oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher safe | Lids are BPA-free and top-rack dishwasher safe | Pyrex Glass is Made in the USA and comes with a 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
Tupperware® Thatsa Bowl | Deep red 32-cup Mixing Bowl with white cover | virtually liquid-tight, airtight white seal | Single thumb loop handle helps stabilize bowl while mixing | Lightly textured interior to help prevent scratching | Dishwasher safe
Pyrex® Circular Glass Storage Container Set with Lids | 6 Pieces | Microwave, Dishwasher, and Oven Safe | BPA Free Lids | Proudly Made in the USA
Groceries (Just those not available everywhere)
Alessi Autentico® – Italian Crispy Breadsticks | Low Fat | Made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 4.4-OZ (Thin, 3 Pack)
Manischewitz® Matzo Meal Daily Canister | 16 oz. can| Pack of 2
McClard’s® Bar-B-Q Sauce, 18 OZ
Jim Dandy® Enriched White Corn Quick Grits | 2-Pound Bag | Pack of 2
Steen’s® 100% Pure Cane Syrup | 16 fl. oz. | No Preservatives | Slow-simmered in open kettles
Sylvia’s Secret Seasoning® | 1.5 oz. bottle | Gluten Free | Ingredients: Basil, Thyme, Oregano, Marjoram, Rosemary, Garlic, Red Pepper, and Specially-selected herbs and spices
Kitchen & Bar Utensils
Rada Cutlery® 10-Inch Stainless Steel Bread Knife with Black Stainless Steel Resin Handle | Made in USA
Polder® Candy/Jelly/Deep Fry Thermometer | Stainless Steel with Pot Clip | 6 Temperature Zones; large, easy-to-read quick references: Deep Fry, Thread, Soft Ball, Hard Ball, Soft Crack & Hard Crack stages | Insulated Handle | Temperature Ranges: 90°F to 400°F (30°C to 200°C) | Dishwasher Safe, top rack only
Shaker33® | The Original | Professional | Large (24 oz.), frosted | Shatterproof | Easy to Open | Dual Strainer for Margaritas and Martinis | 3-piece Bar Accessory | BPA-Free | Made in the USA
Suitable for Outdoor Use
Host® Freeze™ Margarita Cooling Cups | Double-wall BPA-free plastic Frozen Cocktail Glass | Set of 4, grey | The insulated walls of these glasses are filled with proprietary cooling gel that works as a beverage chiller when frozen. Freeze for two hours prior to use | Comfort-Grip Silicone Band – An insulated silicone band on the base makes handling comfortable, perfect for outdoor use | Hand-wash
Large, 10-oz Crystal Martini Glasses with Etched Crown Logos | Set of 4 | Fancy Tall Long Stemmed Cosmopolitan, Manhattan Cocktail Drinking Glassware | Four Piece Gift Stemware
OKIAAS® Disposable Gloves |Latex-Free Clear Vinyl Gloves for Household, Food Handling, Lab Work, and More | Medium, 100 Count/Box
Microplane®, a division of Grace Manufacturing Inc., is family-owned and managed. It is a premier brand, known worldwide for exceptionally sharp culinary and shop tools. Blades made in the USA.
KitchenAid® Gourmet Meat Tenderizer, One Size, Black | TEXTURIZED SURFACE: for use on a variety of meats | SMOOTH SIDE: for pounding and flattening cutlets | ALUMUNUM CONSTRUCTION: lightweight, strong and durable | CARE: Hand wash with warm water, mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
Nordic Ware® Measuring Spoons | Set of 5, Storm Grey | Includes: 1 TBSP, 1 tsp., ½ tsp., ¼ tsp., 1/8 tsp. | BPA-free and Melamine-free, high-heat plastic | Smooth on the inside, iconic Nordic Ware® flutes on outside | Top-rack dishwasher safe | Made in the USA
Nordic Ware® Measuring Cups | Set of 6, Storm Grey | Includes 1, ¾, 2/3, ½, 1/3, and ¼ measuring cups | BPA-free and Melamine-free, high-heat plastic | Smooth on the inside, iconic Nordic Ware® flutes on outside | Top-rack dishwasher safe | Made in the USA
OXO® Good Grips Double-Sided Melon Baller | Durable, double-sided stainless steel scoops | Smaller scoop (1-in/25.4 mm diameter) for strawberries, pears, tomatoes and scooping out seeds of vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, and squash | Big scoop (1.25-in/31.75mm diameter) for fruit salad, drop cookies and ice cream | Edges sharp enough to scoop fruit but safe to touch | Soft, comfortable, non-slip handle | Dishwasher safe
OXO® Good Grips 1½ inch natural boar bristle pastry brush | Sealed bristle base keeps food and liquid out | Angled head keeps bristles off countertops | Soft handle | Available in 1″ and 1.5″ widths | Dishwasher safe
Rada Cutlery® | Aluminum handles; stainless steel blades | Peel, Pare, and Slice Gift Set, beautifully boxed with a form-fitted insert holding each utensil securely in place | Blades are surgical grade, T420 high carbon stainless steel | Handles are permanently cast silver brushed aluminum with a satin finish. | NOT dishwasher safe. | Lifetime Guarantee | USA MADE
Libbey® Cancun Entertaining Set with 6 Margarita Glasses and Pitcher | Includes one 89-oz pitcher and six 9-oz margarita glasses | Specially designed pitcher lip prevents ice from escaping while you pour | Lead free | Glasses are durable and dishwasher safe for quick, easy cleanup; pitcher is NOT safe for use with hot liquids, hand-wash only.
Sterilite® 1-Gallon Pitcher | Blue Atoll Lid and Tab with Clear Base | Freezer and Dishwasher Safe | BPA-free | Phthalate-free | Comfort-grip handle | Measuring marks for drink mixing | USA MADE
Best Manufactures® 10” Masher | Perfectly balanced tool | Heavy-gauge, 18/8 stainless steel | 4½” serpentine-style mashing wire | Dishwasher Safe | USA MADE
Rubbermaid® Brilliance Pantry Airtight Food Storage Container | 19.9-cup container and lid | BPA-Free Plastic | Lid snaps tight to help keep food fresh | Containers stack for compact storage | Thick, durable container walls for everyday use | Freezer-safe and top-rack dishwasher-safe | USA MADE
Rada Cutlery® Kitchen Set Dessert Serving Spatulas | Premium Nylon Turner and Flipper; Black; 7.5-inch | 2-Pack | Medium heat resistance, great for scrapping, flipping, turning, and folding | Angled faced, thin edged | Seamless one-piece, non-stick spatulas | Hand washing recommended | USA MADE
ChefGiant® 5-Cup Flour Sifter | Rotary Hand Crank | Stainless Steel | 16 Fine Mesh Screen | Corrosion Resistant Baking Sieve Cup E
Best Manufacturers® 12-inch Heavy Duty “French Wire” Whisk | Heavy Duty 18/8 stainless wires for thick sauces, stiff batters, mashing, blending coarse ingredients | NSF Approved and Dishwasher Safe | USA MADE
Eddingtons® Italian Olive Wood Cooking Spoon, Hand-crafted in Europe, Set of Two, 12-Inch spoons
Kitchen Consumables
Miscellaneous
Pans / Sheets
Sauce Pans/Pots
Skillet/Frying Pans
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