Things We Love
Our Gift Guide
Tuscan Autumn Centerpiece
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| Perfect for your holiday table and the green earthenware bowl is oven-proof for holidays to come. |
| $63 |
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Autumn Romance Bouquet
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| White roses with a fall tropical twist Wish someone would send me these right now... |
| $49 |
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Glaze Of Glory Bouquet
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Send somebody flowers just because you love them and the beautiful vase is reusable. |
| $55 |
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2013 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot
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intense aromas of ripe cherry, Wine Spectator - 90 |
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$54 |
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Petrossian Sliced Smoked Salmon
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| Cold-smoked, satiny goodness. A classic -- if you can't meet her for brunch then send her some. Ships via Fed Ex overnight so it's a perfect last-minute gift! |
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$61 and up |
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The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook
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| 20 years. 2,000 recipes. Wow! A must-have for the cookbook collector or any discerning home chef. |
| $24 |
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Vinturi Wine Aerator
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| Aerate your wine in the amount of time it takes to pour a glass. Within seconds, reds and whites are mixed with precisely the right amount of air, delivering a better taste. Lisa and Alan just love this! |
| $24 |
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Kyocera Revolution Series 2-Piece Knife Set
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| The best knives ever. Seriously worth every penny. |
| $77 |
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Jean Dubost Laguiole Olivewood Cheese Knife Set
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| You don't have to be a Maitre Fromager to appreciate the fine craftsmanship of these cheese knives. |
| $150 |
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Whoopie Pie Maker
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| Retro cool desserts. Whoopie pies are back and now it's easy to make them at home! We love the baby blue color too. Check out our Whoopie Pie recipe. |
| $58 |
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Saks Pearl & Diamond Necklace
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| Aviva Carmy Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Necklace -- not quite your old-fashioned pearls, this is a pearl necklace anyone would wear! |
| $1,799 (on sale) |
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Picnic Basket (service for 4)
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| Surprise her with a picnic (and a permanent memory of same). We love this picnic basket. Who's bringing the wine? |
| $256 |
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Search One for the Table...
Senator Biden's Favorite Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1 cup shortening or butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup raisins
nuts (optional)
For This We Left Egypt?
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