Saturday, December 11, 2010

Buying Kitchen Accessories As A Christmas Gift

By Mark Walters


The winter is drawing in, the weathermen are warning of possible snow on the horizon, it is getting darker much earlier and you are beginning to get influenza. But there is one upside, it means Christmas is coming! At such a great time of year it is hard not to get excited about the festivities that will be happening in the not too distant future; except, maybe, when you realize that you have to find presents for all your friends and family.

It has to be said that cooks are some of the hardest people to purchase gifts for. This is why this article has been written; to help you find that perfect gift for that special chef in your life. Below is a list of ideas that will hopefully help you.

Portable Wine Coolers - One thing that seems to be on every chefs Christmas wish list this year is a portable wine cooler. As wine is used as much in cooking as it is as a liquid accompaniment to your Christmas dinner it makes the ideal present. Costs range from around $100 up to a few thousand depending on the brand.

Wall Mounted Digital Scales - For that modern, contemporary kitchen is an appliance that will match it perfectly. Kitchen scales that are separable; a flat, stainless steel base, and a detachable, digital, touchscreen face that can be uncoupled from the scales and mounted on the wall nearby, saving space. A signal is sent via infrared to and from the base and screen, which can display not only the weight of an item, but also the time and room temperature.

Coffee Grinder - One of the best ways to improve the taste of coffee is for it to be as fresh as possible, which means grinding your own. A coffee grinder not only looks great on your countertop, but also adds a little personal touch to your coffee; plus the smell of freshly ground coffee is intoxicating.

Bread Maker - If the chef in your life doesn't have one, a bread maker is the perfect solution to your present finding woes. Home made bread is simple to make, in fact, you can even buy ready mixed ingredients now so all you have to do is open the lid and pour in the bread mix. Of course, many different types of bread can be made; therefore any chef that loves producing their own style of classic food will adore their new bread maker.




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