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Of course when we think about gifts for weddings and Mother's Day we often think about items you would find in a kitchen. We reviewed a number of items - covering a wide price point - something for nearly everyone! Keep in mind, these days many dads also enjoy cooking so you may find a great Father's Day gift item below as well!
Appliances
Cuisinart
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***EASE of USE AWARD!*** |
- Favorite Features -
- makes coffee, tea, cocoa & more in less than a minute
- five cup sizes - 4 - 12 oz
- extra-large removable 80oz water reservoir
- BPA free
- fully programmable
- includes a "My K-cup reusable filter" - LOVE this!
- LCD digital clock
- replaceable charcoal water filter helps your coffee taste the best
- hot water button
This coffee maker is so easy to use and makes a completely enjoyable cup of coffee each and every time! I especially love the "My K-cup reusable filter" as it allows me to use my favorite coffee - much more affordable! This coffee maker is perfect for the person who doesn't want or need a full pot of coffee or for the person who prefers a different coffee than the other coffee drinkers in the home. In addition, if you have strength issues do to health concerns, this machine allows you to make just one cup at a time - no heavy glass carafes filled with hot coffee to be concerned about. I love this machine and highly recommend it as an amazing gift for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or for any occasion! Tremendously well done!
- Favorite Features -
- classic design - brushed stainless control panel in a white housing - crisp and clean
- 24-hour advance brew start, brew pause and programmable auto shutoff
- replaceable charcoal water filter helps your coffee taste the best
- easy to use
- brew pause allows you to pour a cup before brew cycle is finished
Whether you need a coffee pot or decide to give one as a gift for birthday, anniversary, wedding or other occasion, this coffee maker not only looks great, but makes a reliably great cup of coffee, too! Extremely well done!
Jarden Consumer Solutions
- Favorite Features -
- automatically brews and blends icy coffee drinks in one unit
- includes a recipe book with 20 recipes
- easy to use - add ingredients, press button and in three minutes you have your drink!
The cafe frappe is sure to delight the coffee lover on your gift list! This little machine allows you to make your own frozen frappes at home - great way to save money and still enjoy a frappe! Great gift for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and graduation as well as mother's day and father's day! Tremendously well done!
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***EASE of USE AWARD!*** |
- Favorite Features -
- easy one cup dispensing
- programmable settings
- auto shut-off
- no glass carafe
- stylish design
I love this coffeemaker. I have ms so I appreciate a coffeemaker where I do not have to be concerned about dropping a glass carafe. The easy one-cup dispensing button/tab is perfect for anyone with strength/health issues. I especially appreciate the design in there is a large area for me to pour the water in to make the coffee and I particularly like the way the coffee chamber lid seals tight to keep the coffee fresh and hot! This is the perfect 12 cup coffee maker and makes a wonderful gift! Tremendously well done!
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Crock-Pot Cook & Carry
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***EASE of USE AWARD!*** |
- Favorite Features -
- 6qt oval design allows you to fix a meal for a family!
- removable stoneware and glass lid are dishwasher safe
- recipes included
- locking lid, lid gasket and large handles makes it easy to take your food with you to a pot-luck or other event
I love this crock-pot! Try this recipe - take a bone-in turkey breast and place it in your crock-pot. Add three or four cut and cored apples, 2T butter and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook for five-ish hours - enjoy! A truly enjoyable turkey! I love the design where the lid fastens shut - this makes bringing a dish to a friend, church or community event considerably less stressful! Less concern of something spilling! This crock-pot is a great gift for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and mother's day! Tremendously well done!
Lifetimes Brands
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- antiqued white base is complemented by embossed accents around the rims and borders
- set of 3 canisters, Flour canister, Sugar canister and Coffee canister
A nice set of canisters is a lovely and thoughtful gift for a wedding and this set is not only lovely, but with the sealed lids they will be very functional as well! The antique white style will go with nearly any kitchen. Extremely well done!
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Favorite Features -
- stainless steel with rubber grips
- locking tab makes storage easier
- dishwasher safe
- longer tongs are great for use on the grill!
If you have a person on your gift list who loves to cook outdoors on the grill, these tongs make the perfect gift! KitchenAid quality and function combine with a great design for the tongs all grillers will want! Extremely well done!
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Favorite Features =
- bottles dispense spices 1/4 teaspoon at a time
- bottles also have a pop-up sift & pour cap
- free spice refills for five years
- very attractive rack and jars
kamenstein spice rack and spices make a fabulous gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, mother's day and even father's day . . . if you have someone on your gift list who loves to cook - these spices make a great gift! I love the design and features of these spice bottles and the fact they can be refilled for free for five years - this is a gift which gives and gives and gives! Tremendously well done!
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Favorite Features -
- fill with your favorite olive oil, pump and spray without chemicals and propellants
- refillable and reusable
- allows you to easily add flavor without adding fat and calories
If you have a health-minded person on your gift list who enjoys cooking with olive oil, this could be the perfect gift for them! Use it to spray a mist of olive oil on salads, pastas, grilling, roasting - anywhere you could use olive oil, particularly in place of other oils. Extremely well done!
Nordic Ware
Microwave Popcorn Popper ***EASE of USE AWARD!*** -
Favorite Features -
- BPA- and Melamine-free
- you may make your popcorn with or withouqt oil
- pops a batch of crispy popcorn in four minutes
I love this popcorn popper! If you love popcorn - or know someone on your list who does - get this popper! You will be able to enjoy tasty, healthy popcorn in minutes right from your microwave! Makes a great gift for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and even for a family for children's day! Combine with a movie from our movie review for a great family gift! Easy to use and easy to clean - tremendously well done!
Favorite Features -
- lemons on the top of the lemon pan, leave a detailed lemon design on your bread
banana trees and bananas on top of the banana bread pan leave a fun design on your bread
- non-stick interior
- easy to clean
These pans allow you to make lemon and/or banana bread with a truly stylish look and make a unique and fun gift for the person on your list who enjoys baking! Great for weddings, birthdays and mother's day! I love these pans! Tremendously well done!
- Favorite Features -
- detailed locomotive cake pan
- non-stick interior
- easy to clean
If you have a boy - or man - in your family who loves trains . . . whether it is
a train by the name of Thomas or collecting and building train sets . . . this pan is makes the perfect cake for them! Great as a gift for weddings or birthdays - this is a fun cake pan! Extremely well done!
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2011 Spring/Summer Gift Reviews
