Posts tagged foodie

As a Mama that loves to cook, I am dying to get my hands on some of this Rachel Ray cookware! Her line is so colorful and cheerful - the bright colors would put anyone in a good mood (even while cooking)!

If you have a chef/cook/foodie in your life, a piece from Rachel’s line will surely put a smile on their face - AND, I am beyond excited to see it on Zappos -that means free / fast shipping and easy returns!

Pictured above is the Oval 2-Piece Bakeware Set - it retails for $49.99 and would be perfect to pair with a subscription to the Rachel Ray magazine or any other cooking mag or cookbook! :)

http://www.zappos.com/rachael-ray-bubble-brown-oval-stoneware-baker-2-piece-set-orange-stoneware

I couldn’t resist this last-minute Superbowl idea. 

Made with Philly Cream Cheese and pecans, it’s sure to be a hit!  

Hurry up though, it needs some time to chill in the fridge - so get cookin!

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/cheesy-football-50257.aspx

Need to bring something for the Big Game on Sunday?  I found these cupcakes on my latest addiction… Pinterest (http://www.pinterest.com).

The football-themed cupcakes are by Mini Baker, and if they taste 1/2 as good as they LOOK, then you’ll definitely be the hit of the party! :)

Feeling ambitious and ready to bake?

Check out the recipe:

http://minibakercupcakes.blogspot.com/2011/12/football-themed-cupcakes.html

With the big game around the corner, I was thinking of some host / hostess ideas that are game related (without being cheeeeeeesy).  This chip and dip set by Umbra is a modern alternative to the plastic football bowl.  

It retails for $49.99 and you can find it at Bed Bath & Beyond:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=16465305&RN=902&

*Gift Mama Tip:  Fill the bowl with goodies to eat during the game and leave it there with the host/hostess as a gift :)

What is a snow day without some hot chocolate???  The delicious drink is not only the perfect Winter treat, it also makes a fabulous gift!  Here are a few of my top picks (in no particular order):

1.  ”Mr. Chocolate” Jacques Torres Hot Chocolate Combo Pack: $36

http://www.mrchocolate.com/most-popular/hot-chocolate-combo.html

2.  ”Chocolate by the Bald Man” Max Brenner: $10.90

http://shop.maxbrenner.com/chocolate-collections-treats/chocolat-milk-chocolate-powder.html

3.  Serendipity Frozen “Hot” Chocolate:  $16.95

http://www.amazon.com/Serendipity-Frrrozen-Hot-Chocolate-Canister/dp/B0001I1HFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=A1VFMEDRM0EEIX&s=generic&qid=1327158023&sr=1-1

This is not your mother’s apron!!!  I absolutely LOVE the aprons from Anthropologie because they are not only functional but they are adorable! :)

This is a great gift for any cook/chef/baker in your life.  

Aprons range in price from $24 - $38.  If you are looking to spend a little more, this is a great gift to pair with a cookbook or cooking tool. They also have children’s aprons!

Check them out at:

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?pageName=Aprons&popId=&id=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS

Welcome to your new obsession.  If you have never tried a KIND Bar before - do it - you will NOT be disappointed! :)

These delicious granola bars are FILLED with all natural ingredients, such as nuts, dried fruit, coconut, and chocolate.  I recently discovered their website, and was delighted to see that they offer KIND Bar Gift Cubes.  

The cube comes in two sizes 16 bars ($34.95) and 20 bars ($42.95) and makes a great gift for the health conscious foodie in your life. 

http://www.kindsnacks.com/buy-products-kind-healthy-gifts-kind-cube-20-pack-186.html

SO - this isn’t technically a “gift” post, but I couldn’t resist re-blogging this from The NY Botanical Garden.  When these funky berries are in our supermarkets, they might just make a pretty yummy and unique gift! :)

nybg:

What’s shaped like a strawberry, looks like peppermint, and tastes like a pineapple? It’s a pineberry, naturally! Introduced to the U.K. market within the last couple of years, these shall we say…chromatically curious strawberries originate in South Africa, where Dutch farmers have been growing the previously wild variety in greenhouses.

Their availability in the U.S. is limited at the moment, but who knows? If The Telegraph is right about their growing popularity, we just might see them in the local supermarket as 2012 plays out. — MN

This is a CLASSIC gift for anyone that loves to cook, or is learning to cook.  

The 75th Anniversary Edition of The Joy of Cooking has an additional 500 recipes, for a total of 4500 recipes!  

This is a “go to” book for many cooks - and it is a great addition to any cookbook collection.  Perfect gift for the holidays, birthdays, and especially makes a great host or hostess gift!

The book retails for around $25:  

http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Cooking-75th-Anniversary-2006/dp/0743246268

I really could have used this adorable cheese plate over Thanksgiving!  The Reclaimed Slate Cheese board from Uncommon Goods is perfect for anyone that’s ever put cheese out and then forgotten WHAT kind it is! 

This board comes with a piece of chalk, and is made from reclaimed chalk boards from an elementary school in Quincy,Illinois. 

It is $48: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/reclaimed-slate-cheese-board