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-For foodies of rick bayless chef in Chicago fronfronfron, Chicago Scharffen Berger gift box set $25 GAND purchased the chocolate cigar from Scharffen Berger, her twins
These 48 small squares, four flavors, go beyond so-
We all grew up with chocolate.
In scharffenberger. com.
This gourmet Bible holds the Art of French cooking, and is offered by Julia Child for $24 authentic cuisine covering both basics and classics.
"Pay tribute to the patron saint of food," Gand urged . ". At overstock. com. A Lemon-
Bayless says the $8 lime juicer is "the best kitchen gadget ever ".
It is no wonder that from salad dressing, marinade to salsa and margar tower he is skilled in using lime.
Fast, sturdy and easy to clean.
In gulmeth. com. All-Clad LTD 12-
$12/160 non-stick frying pan
Incher is the best.
In Pan and all
Clad is the name of the cooker.
So Bayless likes to use these as gifts, especially during his frequent trip to Mexico.
In bedbadanddo. com. Henckels Seven-
These Japanese knives cost $85.
The style blade is popular for its versatility
Santoku means "three benefits", which is recognition of the cutting, slicing and cutting capabilities of the knife. Henckels (
With Wüsthof)
Define the gold standard in a knifemaking.
All of this explains why Bayless says this professional
He used only grade knives. At williams-sonoma. com.
Not just OK, Oxo gift set $82-
Look, Oxo's award-
With a unique rubber handle, winning the kitchen tools really makes the tedious task easier.
The line is always expanding, so even if it's good
Well-equipped chefs will scream for mixingand-match set. At oxo. com.
The $23 Crate and Barrel colander are affordable.
"Not only did I use my pasta to drain water, but I also used it to wash vegetables, wash sauerkraut and drain salty eggplant," said Gande.
"In the cratin bucket. com.
The monthly club's bacon is $135 a year, perfect for Atkins cuisine, which is not your normal supermarket pork meat.
"They are all delicious," said Gand . "
The taste of gratitude. com. 1.
This traditional mortar and stle made of durable volcanic rock is perfect for grinding spices or making delicious avocado.
The advice from Bayless is: "Buy real things, not travel models.
"In gulmeth. com. 2.
A classic chef dress for $55 makes anyone feel like a professional. At chefwear. com. 3.
$300 this professional-
The first level mixer can process up to 12 cups of flour without missing the beat, but it can also handle small work. The bowl-
Even if you are not in the back kitchen of the Tru, the elevator function is easy to use. At amazon. com.
Note: The prices listed are the lowest prices found in established retailers in the last week of October.
If a price discount cannot be found, use the retail price suggested by the manufacturer.
The price does not include rebates, coupon promotions or shipping charges.
Selected by ed del grande main contractor and plumber, plumber show 1 is the host of the DIY Network. DeWalt Heavy-
Duty Worksite radio charger, the boom box used for site wear is twice the battery charger for other DeWalt products for every $129.
In a large hardware store. 2.
Bull eye car-Hundred
$69. yeah, an old one-
The old-fashioned level is cheap and the work is good.
But there's a laser. (Say it like Dr. Evil. )
This is good for a few hours of pure parallel fun, and it also happens to make practical tasks like hanging pictures and mounting shelves simple and quick by taking a completely straight horizontal beam on the wall. At lowes. com. 3. DeWalt Heavy-Duty XRP 1/2-Inch 14. 4-
DeWalt's XRP bit is professional-$199 Volt cordless bit and drive kit
But Del Grande loves them because they are easy to operate, even for DIYer at the beginning.
Major hardware retailers. 4.
Craftsman automatic loading machine
$20 Phillips? Quarter-inch flat head?
The tool completed the work of six people.
Turn the handle to your choice and give it a pump and you are ready.
Very high male fun factor despite no laser. At sears. com. Porter-Cable 12-
Inch composite laser Mitter saw $349-thanks to double laser guide-
No pencil marks, no guess on the direction of the blade
Del Grande said the saw was "perfect ".
Amateurs alone can find ambitious jobs.
In a large hardware store.
Gladiator GarageWorks Modular garage refrigerator $499 there is nothing more sweaty than an afternoon in the workshop. back.
Install this industry-style six-cubic-
Walking to the fridge, you don't have to go far away for a cold drink, or risk tracking debris in the house. At gladiatorgw. com.
Bob Conron picks up at the ground administrator at San simehurst Castle, California.
Sunset West Garden book $26 go-
Resources have been provided to gardeners for decades.
The latest version includes tips for working in clay and sand and choosing the right crust for your yard.
There is also a colorful encyclopedia.
If your garden does not grow in the West, consider other titles in the sunset series, such as the Midwest landscape book and the Northeast Garden Book. At amazon. com.
Winter can be hard for an enthusiastic gardener.
Conlen recommended this book to pass the time, CD-Rom and video.
Make plants easy ($40)
Multimedia giant on CD
ROM, which allows you to search by plant type, feature, or light condition.
In amerinursery. com.
Felco trim cut Model 13 $58 this professional-
The class sail is surprisingly versatile.
Conlen says this is useful for the bonding of the Golden marig flower as well as through the heavy branches.
"This is the only one I have ever used.
In Smith Hoken. com.
Leatherman Wave $70 Conlen rarely gets to the ground without this versatile wonder that packs pliers, knives, screwdrivers, scissors, etc into a four-inch-long tool. At amazon. com.
U2, how to dismantle the new album of the world rock band atomic bomb.
The leading single "Vertigo" is from (natch)the iPod ads.
Shania Twain, her most popular pop song, and two new songs.
Nirvana, due to legal disputes, this three-
The CD box set is the dream of grunge fan with demos, live recordings and DVDs with rare concert footage.
Eminem, Mr. encore.
Marshall Marthers offers another unique and inviting hip --hop.
Fate's children, fate has made the ladies who have completed the project alone.
Or sexy R & B, this time more adult flavor.
Popular music guru Elvis Costello is working with the London Symphony Orchestra.
Lyfe Jennings, LYFE 268-192 The self-
Teach R & B musicians to blend bass, guitar, piano and vocals in his debut album.
Miles Davis, the Blue Jazz-free collection is complete without this 1959-foot-breaker.
Diana Ross, song of jazz and blues: Stolen Moments, a catalogue of classic songs for Billy holidays, including Strange Fruit.
"Jamie Cullen is part of a new generation of young jazz artists, pianists and singers in their twenties, adding standards like" but now "and" Singing in the Rain"
The ITunes team says Marc Broussard of Carencro is definitely one of the breakthrough stories of 2005, with soulful voices, Rapture stage shows and a series of radio showsfriendly songs.
This creative rock album cream, desreilly gears, electric guitar guru Eric Clapton is here. Notorious B. I. G.
Ready to Die in the dark, but charming, one of the hips
The most enduring album.
Marvin guy, what's going on (Deluxe Edition)
In 1971, the voice of mocheng set a breakthrough record and still has relevance and influence.
Battle of London (
25 th anniversary)
One of the greatest rock albums ever. Yo-Yo Ma, Yo-
YoYo Ma plays Morricone, an Italian film composer whose music is known for its spaghetti style Western music.
Toy testers pick from VA Herndon.
With the help of Marianne ximanski, founder of Marianne tips. com 1. Schwinn 20-Inch Sting-
Ray $178 is modeled according to the classic "60" and "70" Schwinn modeswheeler.
Jamel Hubbard, 10, says he likes it because it looks like a low
Motorcycle riderAt walmart. com. 2.
Found children's frog pond with this habitat $30 (
Think about the ant colony, but with the frog)
Will mckabee, 6, can study his favorite animals. At discovery. com. 3.
My little 2-Graco dollin-
Rachel Hoyt, 6 years old, is the most attractive 16-
Doll, whose mini
In the car or at the table, you can tie your seat to Rachel. At toysrus. com. 4. E-L-M-
Latest Elmo doll dancing and singing Electronics $24L-M-
O tune of "YMCA-
Over and over again, over and over again. (
Tip: The battery is removable. )At walmart. com. 5.
Safety 1st Corvette C5R $300 daylinot, month, can drive this battery
The power car is up to 5 miles/hour, but the Indy 500 effect makes it sound like 150. At amazon. com. 6.
The device turned the melted crayons. . . into cool cars!
Spencer Coppage, 4, says this is a good use for his old crayons.
In crayolastore. com. 7.
Hasbro Tonka Toughest Mighty Dump trucks $30 Tonka trucks are big, like Jacob mcculty, 4.
This new one is twice the old one.
In major toy stores
Batman Animated Batcave $35 talk about hot toys: the latest Batman movie is not yet released, and Jacob Mati is already asking for this toy with a working elevator and zip. At amazon. com.
I found the child's fingerprint investigator. S. I. -
Just like the lab contains everything you need for a child detective to record, extract and discover fingerprints. At discovery. com.
"All girls love American girls," said Rachel Hoyt.
The latest, Nellie, is the "best friend" Samantha, one of the first dolls in the series.
In America. com.
The Bratz doll is like a Barbie doll. The attitude is extremely fashionable.
Their party van comes with a Jacuzzi and a work radio.
In major toy stores
Steve belkin, a super flight enthusiast selected by steve belkin, has created more than 15 million miles of flight in the past decade.
$299 must-have monthly Baise QuietComfort acoustic noise reduction headphones
Belkin insists there are any flights. These high-
End the headphones flooding the engine noise so you can sit in perfect silence or listen to your music --
Instead of the baby crying in the 15B seat. At bose. com. 2.
The Panasonic portable DVD player, which costs $397, can bring your favorite movie and "get rid of the tyranny of crappy movie choices," Belkin said ".
Panasonic DVD
The LS50 has one of the largest screens (seven inches)at this price.
Battery life up to 2.
5 hours, you can watch movies throughout the flight from New York City to Chicago. At walmart. com. 3.
Travelpro Platinum 4SE 22-
$300 Belkin thinks this is the best carry-on-
You can find the price on the bag.
"It is big enough to pack effectively, but small enough to be deported to the door to check in luggage," he said . ".
"It also has a well.
Place your pocket for quick access to your ticket or passport. At luggagepros. com. Fodor's U. S. A.
Belkin said it was easy-to-
Flip guide for 50 States (
Restaurant and hotel options available)
Work for business and tourism.
Stores anywhere or Amazon. com.
A selection of Kelly's Blue Book Publisher Paul Johnson
The combination plan for the day is $1,295, which is the driver's ed, well, speed.
After practicing NASCAR, rant up to 130 miles/hour on the professional track of Formula Dodge racing
Like the maneuver of three cars (
Dodge Neon, Dakota four cab truck and VIP snake SRT-10). At skipbarber. com.
Ion breeze car air purifier $50 miss that new-car scent? Plug this book-
To purify the air, put the size unit into the lighter.
Then throw away the stupid old cardboard pine trees hanging on the rearview mirror.
In sharperimage. com.
Wagan refrigerator warmers $70 a portable refrigerator that can refrigerate food and drinksyes)
Warm so you will never hear complaints from future generations
At least they're hungry-again.
"It's perfect for long trips or walking around with children every day," Johnson said . ".
At griotsgarage. com.
This navigation unit will tell you where to go-$700 1,199 for Magellan Road friendsliterally.
This is a great choice for some male drivers: it provides detailed travel routes for all American driversS.
Canada meansgasp! )
Don't have to ask for directions of gas station. At kmart. com.
Morgan and Paul Hamm's Olympic gymnastics picks.
Like all gymnasts, Hamms does intensive stretching --
Imitating the routine of yogato stay limber.
This kit includes a mat and a yoga brick and strap to help you master a more difficult herons pose. At gofit. net. 2.
Paul says throwing a pill is the key to improving the upper body --body strength.
"They are also a good way to exercise their wrists," he added . ".
The sizes of these color versions range from 4 to 15 pounds. At fogdog. com. 3. Polar Heart-
Rate Monitor $60 to $400 check your pulse and track the calories you burn with this watch-like device.
At major sporting goods retailers. 4.
Just because Hamms always goes to meetings, selling $50 for Aquabells doesn't mean they stop training.
Fill these foldable travel weights with water from the hotel faucetthe-
The weight of each dumbbell can reach 16 pounds. At aquabells. com. 5. GoFit 65-
Centimeter explosion
The twins agreed: balloons like this are especially good for sitting
Ups and other exercises to strengthen the muscles of the stomach and back
Essential for balance, alignment, and posture.
The ball comes with a teaching DVD. At gofit. net. Spa-2-
Will it take $899 to relieve muscle soreness?
This inflatable dip is an adult
An upgraded version of the backyard children's pool.
"It's a great hot tub for people with limited budgets," Morgan said . ".
In the backyard. com.
Featured by director Laura Charles Johnson, a soft bite floppy disk in Northern Virginia at $9 and $13, which dog is tired of chasing flying objects?
This flexible disc has two sizes and does not damage his teeth when you try to remove it from Rover's chin. At petsmart. com.
Personalized Pet art is $34 and Johnson likes to take her four dogs to work.
When she can't do it, she will do the next best thing: put the cup on the cup at work.
Art Paw will put a photo of your dog, cat or other animal companion on T-
Shirts, mugs, handbags, etc.
They will even paint your pet in the style of Andy Warhol or Michelle Angelo Giro. At artpaw. com.
The luxurious Berber snuggling ball bed is between $35 and $87, the super soft pet bed is very vague and comfortable, and Johnson's dog often fights over who gets it at night.
Thankfully the wool cover is removable and washable.
There are four different sizes for Hunter green or oatmeal.
At contedpets. com.
Selected by Matthew Anderson world online gamesS.
Winner Logitech MX510 performance optical mouse $40 gamers know the slight gap between the movement of the mouse and the action on the PC screen can mean the difference between life and terrible digital death. At tigerdirect. com. Half-
Life 2 $51 desktop warriors have been clamoring for follow-
This popular PC game (
Anderson: "Best Team Game ")
Six long years
The second round is scheduled for November. 16. At overstock. com.
Halo 2 Limited Edition $50 Anderson marked his calendar a long time ago for the November release of the sequel, which he passionately called "the best game ever ".
Players guide aliens again
Blasting robots trying to save humans.
Notes from Clemson University profs: Freshman Anderson predicts "hours of play time.
"This version has two DVDs with additional features (like a making-of featurette)
It should be hard to keep
The heart of the two games is busy with Biddy. At mtvshop. mtv. com. 1.
Classic board game, updated with brain-1990 s time capsule edition $27
For ten years, MC Hammer has become a blockbuster of millionaires and debtors.
Gamers like Anderson are grown up after 90, so the updated questions are in their alley. No pie-
This time the player Mark was created;
Works include era-
An appropriate icon like a cappuccino and a web stock certificate. At toysrus. com. 2.
Microsoft Xbox $150 Why does Anderson want the Xbox to surpass rival Sony PlayStation 2 or Nintendo GameCube?
Simple: this is the only console to run Halo 2 (see above).
The sharp price cut earlier this year made Xbox cheaper than ever.
At major retailers.
Selected by Joel Johnson, editor of consumer magazine
Gizmodo's e-blog.
$400 Fuji F450 pack five megabytes of pixels into a handsome shell that doesn't exceed pop musicTart.
It is perfect for shooting fast pix while on vacation, but it also has enough clarity to shoot posters
Photo size.
In bhphotovideo. com.
$130 AT&T wireless OGO (
Plus $18 per month service charge)
Perfect gadget for SMS and email
Mail, Johnson said.
He added that given the starting price of $130, don't be surprised if it's quickly popular among teenagers. At attwireless. com.
LaCie's mobile hard drive, which costs $150, is a portable hard drive that is very high in design.
It's 5 inch long and as big as most hard drives, but its sleek aluminum shell is much more funky than your standard bulky model. At lacie. com.
Treo 650 $600 "I really want this phone and I can spit it out! " Johnson says.
Treo is the hottest PDA
Telephone combination on the market.
The latest upgrade features include faster processors, better cameras and higher
Resolution LCD screen.
The company's telephone service plan costs an additional $35 to $115 a month. At sprintpcs. com.
The Archos Gmini400 portable media player $400 the Archos Gmini400 plays up to 300 hours of music or 80 hours of video.
It's an old size-
The school's cassette, but with a large enough screen to make it easy for you to watch movies while traveling by plane, train or car. At jr. com.
Lazer Tag Team Ops game for $50'em-up video-
Arcade experience in computer House-
Binding technicians who like to go to the post (
At least actually).
This video game includes two Tagger guns with an LCD screen that will let you know when you blow away your opponent --
Or when your opponent marks your sorry to hide.
At major retailers.
Todd Stewart and Bridget Warren
Owner of University of Maryland Park stun book
In their favorite new title, great yarn, Patrick O'Brien's full Aubury/mature novel, $150, was spawned by last year's "Master and Commander" film
Sea adventure books.
Catch up with this full five
The volume is Hardcover, which also includes the unfinished manuscript that was being written at the time of O'Brien's death.
The magicki room, edited by Michael Chabang, is worth $14. This "Pulp Fiction" series includes Stephen King, Margaret Atwood, and Joyce Carol Oates.
New Note Sherlock Holmes $75
Watson, Moriarty, Hound: all here
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's collection of illustrations of 56 detective novels.
Be sure to turn over any reader.
The true story on the wing: Alan tanant's $25 Falcon tracks two people on the edge of the Earth in Cessna to track the migrating bird.
Peter Bogdanovich wrote $35 in his book tradition about legendary directors, who did the devil, not-yet-
Introduction to legendary directors, actors and journalists, and talk to legendary actors Boris Karlov to the Phoenix River.
Queen: Dana Washington of life and music is turned to 180 degrees by Nadine Cohodas $29 Thurmond biography Cohodas attention, for a great man of blues and jazz, their seven marriages alone will surely be a great story. Coffee-
There are 30 poems of famous playwright and poet on the table, with 135 black --and-
White photo of Kamoinge Workshop-an African-
The American Photographers Group was established in 1963.
Focus: National Geographic's greatest portrait magazine is known for its photographic talent.
Each chapter of this 500plus-
The Page collection begins with an article by famous photographer Sam Abel or Jody Cobb.
The $25 boy postcard from Ringo Starr who knows?
John, Paul and George write postcards.
Richard Starkey saved them.
Dream Garden: Madison Square Garden for over $35 in 125, starting with the first Ali
Fraser heavyweight
Marilyn Monroe's title fight for Happy BirthdayPresident.
Ina Garten $35 Barefoot cooking books in Paris gourmet network the latest recipes by the popular barefoot conta host provide simple French gourmet recipes.
Fran Bigelow's pure chocolate comes from the owner of Fran chocolate in Seattle, a sweet gift for chocolate lovers who love baking.
Brendan Powell Smith's brick will: The Story of Christmas is $13.
That's the bricks in Lego.
Stewart is preparing the Christmas story, which is completely performed with Lego.
Last year, the author's Lego toy
The story books full of Genesis are sold in his shop.
O Holy Night: Christmas of Harlem boys chorus illustrated by outstanding artist and quilting machine Felder Finn Ringold, this book features African-American
The American sacred family includes five Festival classic CDs sung by the famous New York choir.
The story of the author and illustrator himself becoming an artist is told from the perspective of a young child.
Stewart is especially recommended for children between the ages of 2 and 5.
The Quest channel hosted by Robert Verdi's "surprise of design" selection of giulika Florence vases for $135 to $230, who needs to spend?
These glass vases are hand blown, green or transparent in Czech Republic. At juliska. com.
These handmade floor mats will even illuminate the table in the drabbest kitchen.
There are dozens of color patterns to choose from. At lioramanne. com.
$450 this silk and cashmere quilt is easily folded onto a pillow-
Size of suitcase.
Two broad-
Hue color combination means that you will definitely find a color combination that matches the seat on your plane --
Or just your living room sofa. At anichini. com.
DUKE kla President of 10,000 Waves Japan Spa Blue Lagoon Spa gift pick, set $47 to $63 when you give someone moisturizer or body wash, the basic sampler of Bath & Body Works does not cut it.
This range of scrubs and other delicacies offered by Iceland's geothermal spa is more distinctive. At bluelagoon. com.
Smith and Yamamoto are in the Japanese bathroom in Japan, bathing is not only to clean your body, but also to purify your soul.
"The Japanese use bathing as an art," Klauck said . "
Read this gorgeous illustrated roll carefully with dozens of luxurious bathrooms to relax
Or find ideas to transform the bathroom into a more Zen one. At walmart. com.
This Asian dish is worth $25.
Inspired candle boat is just one of the many great discoveries of Klauck fave Dandelion, a boutique home furnishing hidden on San Francisco's artistic Potrero Boulevard. At tampopo. com.