An A+R EXCLUSIVE! Call it the 2.0 Notebook. The super-slim, portable charcoal grill that A+R pals made an overnight phenomenon last summer is now available in a stainless steel finish and with a larger cooking surface. Cook, say, six burgers instead of 4. There’s a 250-square-inch cooking surface on a stainless steel grate. Like its black counterpart, this new version is lightweight, weighing in at less than 9 lbs. The cut-out handles make it a cinch to carry, and the stainless steel surface has a waterproof finish. As a cooker or a gift, it’s a hit at any party. $61 at A+R.
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Oct 09
Zhena’s Gypsy Tea – Ambrosia Plum
The sub-tropical valleys of the Assam region of Northeast India is the inspiration for this exotic and alluring blend of rare white Assam and Indian green tea, punctuated with the taste of ripe, luscious plums and delectable strawberry leaves. Hand-picked rose petals round out the sweet fullness of this bright, delicious cup. Ingredients: Green and white Indian tea, organic strawberry leaf, Bulgarian rose petals, organic Stevia leaf*, natural plum extract (*dietary supplement). Embossed recyclable air tight tin containing 22 sachets of certified 100% fair trade and organic tea. Check out the other fine teas at GypsyTea.com. Got mine for about $7 at Kroger’s.
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Oct 09
Ceramic Chef Knife
Made from zirconium carbide, which turns black when fired, black ceramic knives are more resistant to damage from misuse. Packed in a hand crafted bamboo box for easy and safe storage this 8” black on black Ceramic Chef’s Knife is a beautiful addition to any kitchen. This 8” ceramic knife is a pleasure to use for all types of foods and will probably be one of your most used kitchen knives. You can’t tell by this image, but the blade is solid black. $150 at Keramiko’s Kitchen.
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Oct 09
101 Cookie Cutter Set
With this set, you’re covered! Make cookies featuring popular holiday and theme shapes like sports, flowers, animals and more. Or use the complete alphabet and numeral collections included to create the perfect cookie message. Only $15 from Wilton.com.
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Oct 09
Lobel’s Meat Bible

So you’re about to throw the barbecue of the summer, yet you’re not sure what the difference is between short ribs and baby-back ribs – fear not: Lobel’s Meat Bible is the answer to grill-masters and carnivore fans everywhere! Whether you’re a novice chef in your own kitchen, searching for unique gift ideas, or simply love to bone up on your favorite culinary trivia, this is definitely one barbecue book you’ll want to pick up this season!
Lobel’s Meat Bible is among the best cookbooks out there, and with good reason: covering virtually every type of edible flesh you can fathom – beef, pork, veal, poultry, game and more – the Lobel family extensive knowledge of all that is meat will have you up to speed in no time. From cuts of meat to varying flavors, tastes and cuts, this cooking book is literally the encyclopedia of every meat-related fact you’ve ever wondered about and then some – the meat book of choice, it’s a veritable wealth of information, mouth-watering recipes, bbq tips, butchering techniques and beyond! With a last name that’s synonymous in the culinary world with meat gourmands, the Lobel family shares generations of knowledge that has made them the authority of meat, hands-down. $40 at Lobel’s.com or $25 at Amazon.
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Oct 09
Tactical Bacon
Yes, delicious strips of real fully cooked bacon with have been preserved in a can with a 10 year plus life span. This extended life portable pork snack is the ultimate in must have canned survival goods. Like spinach to Popeye, just pop open this can of bacon and you’ll be strong to the finish as you survive through all sorts of natural disasters, terrorist attacks, alien invasions or just fighting your way to the office on the daily commute. There’s only 54 slices per can, so pick up a few cans for that extra peace-of-mind. Only $16 at CMMGInc.com
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Oct 09
SnowPeak Chopsticks and Spork Set
The Chopsticks are made of stainless steel and recycled birch wood from old baseball bats. Take-apart design features threaded brass fittings between the wood tip and handle. Removable brass end-plugs allow the wooden tips to slip inside the hollow handles for storage. The Spork is titanium. $35 at Moosejaw.






