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The Art of Ratatouille

The Art of Ratatouille

The Disney animation film Ratatouille about a lovable rat wanna-be chef opens up tomorrow. For those cooks who love animated film and food, this illustration book, with a forward by Brad Bird, is a nice addition to their cookbook collection.

The Art of Ratatouille  |  $26.40 at amazon.com

June 28, 2007 in A Food & Wine Gift Guide | Permalink | Comments (0)

Jack and Lulu Scratch 'N Sniff Cards

Jack & Lulu Scratch 'n Sniff Cards

These scratch ‘n sniff are perfect cards for kids and adults alike. From design team Jack and Lulu, the cards are available in ice cream/bubble gum and chocolate/mint scents.

Jack and Lulu Cards |  $8 for a set of two at fredflare.com

June 28, 2007 in A Food & Wine Gift Guide | Permalink | Comments (0)

Eva Solo Fridge Carafe

Eva Solo Fridge Carafe

This colorful, useful carafe from Eva Solo is a perfect way to keep drinks cold this summer. The carafe fits comfortably in your refrigerator door and has a neoprene cover for transferring to outdoor parties. The cover comes in five shades: black, red, orange, lime and blue.

Fridge Carafe  |  $85 at greengrassdesign.com 

June 27, 2007 in A Food & Wine Gift Guide | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tray by Offi

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Designed for today's breakfast-in-bedder, the overlap tray from OFFI allows you to work or play while enjoying the comforts of your own pillow.

OFFI Overlap Tray  |  $99 at 2modern.com

June 25, 2007 in A Food & Wine Gift Guide | Permalink | Comments (0)

Placemats from French Bull

French Bull Placemats
These colorful paper placemats are a great way to brighten up your outdoor BBQs this summer, which, if you haven’t checked your calendar, officially started yesterday.

French Bull Placemats  |  $12 for a set of 24 at partyplum.com

June 22, 2007 in Parties & Entertaining | Permalink | Comments (0)

Lux Flatware by Philippe Starck

Lux Flatware by Philippe Starck

Philippe Starck's Lux Dinnerware has made picnicking more stylish. Just in time for your 4th of July outing, Starck has designed plastic cutlery for summer outdoor dining. Available in gold or silver.

Lux Flatware  |  $6 for 10 at unicahome.com

June 21, 2007 in Parties & Entertaining | Permalink | Comments (0)

Outdoor Dining Gazebo by Jane Hamley Wells

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Part picnic table, part gazebo, and part merry-go-round.  This outdoor gazebo set is designed by Jane Hamley Wells and is made of stainless steel, teak and fabric.  The entire set rotates on a turntable so you can find some refuge from a glaring sun.

link: Capsule Turntable Room by Jane Hamley Wells

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June 19, 2007 in Parties & Entertaining | Permalink | Comments (0)

The Cupcake Deck

Cupcake Deck

25 cupcakes, 25 cards, 25 recipes - Oh Joy! loves The Cupcake Deck

June 14, 2007 in A Food & Wine Gift Guide, Baking | Permalink | Comments (0)

Chocolate Note Cards

Chocolate on the Brain Notecards

Chocoholics will understand the beauty of giving and receiving these "Chocolate on the Brain" note cards.  Each card is blank inside for your own message, and a recipe is on the back of the card to give your recipient something to cook after reading.  Four recipes include Triple Chocolate Brownies, Incredibly Easy Chocolate Mousse, Overly Indulgent Cupcakes, and Parisian Hot Chocolate.

Chocolate on the Brain Stationery Note Cards  |  $8.50 for 12 cards/envelopes at Galison

June 13, 2007 in A Food & Wine Gift Guide, Chocolate | Permalink | Comments (0)

Colorful Summertime Coasters

Decorative Coasters from SeeJaneWork

These colorful coasters are perfect for summertime entertaining.  Plus, the different designs will help keep track of your cocktail glass.

Decorative Coasters  |  $12 each at See Jane Work

June 12, 2007 in Parties & Entertaining | Permalink | Comments (0)

This Season's Popular Grills

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Over at Yahoo Food, visit our recent grilling columns -

June 11, 2007 in Cooking | Permalink | Comments (0)

Bacon & Egg Cufflink Set

Sterling Silver & Enamel Bacon & Eggs Cufflinks

With Father's Day coming up, here's a unique set of cufflinks that's a gift out of the ordinary.

Bacon & Eggs Cufflinks  |  $300 at Barneys

June 7, 2007 in A Food & Wine Gift Guide | Permalink | Comments (0)

Autographed 25th Anniversary Silver Palate Cookbook

Silver Palate Cookbook - Autographed 25th Anniversary Edition

I've had my Silver Palate Cookbook for almost twenty years since my first apartment after college, and it's hard to believe that 25 years have passed so quickly.  To celebrate the cookbook's 25th anniversary, it's now available in full color and if you order from ecookbooks.com you'll get an autographed copy at no extra charge.  What a nice way to replace my old worn copy.

Autographed Silver Palate Cookbook  |  $17.97 at ecookbooks.com

June 6, 2007 in Cookbooks | Permalink | Comments (0)

New Cake Styles from Martha Stewart

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Oh Joy! finds new cakes designs from Martha Stewart.

June 4, 2007 in Baking | Permalink | Comments (0)

Silver-plated Ice Cream Container Holder

Silver Plated Ice Cream Container Holder

Having ice cream straight from the container becomes a bit more civilized when you slip your pint into these silver plated ice cream container holders ($95 at Vivre).

June 2, 2007 in A Food & Wine Gift Guide | Permalink | Comments (1)