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by Chef Christina Dimacali of Clean Your Plate Philadelphia Cooks and food lovers alike will enjoy something listed here! These are my selected Philadelphia items as featured on NBC’s 10! Show on December 14, 2009.
The Bodum Bistro Toaster is both practical and decorative. Each includes variable browning button and slots with adjustable widths. These modern toasters are ready to match your kitchen décor. Choose black and white, or go for expressive lime green or hot pink! Bodum Bistro Toaster ($92) Open House, 107 S. 13th Street www.openhouseliving.com Modern Knife Block The Kapoosh is better than your average knife block. Not limited to the size of knife slots, the series of plastic rods allows you to store virtually any knife or utensil. Removable “freedom rods” are dishwasher safe! Kapoosh Knife Holder ($29.99 - $39.99) Fante’s Kitchen Wares, 1006 S. Ninth Street www.Fantes.com Go to France on a Budget Bistro La Minette has many three and five course prix fixe menu options throughout the year. Service is top notch, and it’s one of my most relaxing meals in the city. Gift a friend with a $25 card for a great appetizer -and-glass-of-wine, or fund a $75 card for a memorable dinner for two. Bistro La Minette, 623 S. Sixth Street, Philadelphia (215) 925-8000 www.bistrotlaminette.com Something for the Hostess It’s nice to bring a gift for your perfect host. These beautiful bowls from Scandinavia are available in 13 jewel-toned colors. Use them for candies, jewelry or the house keys. A home cook can’t have enough kitchen linens. Fabindia’s all-cotton retro towels come in kitschy designs. Mariskooli dish ($45), Fabindia Dish Towels ($10.50 each) Foster's 33 N. Third Street www.shopfosters.com Grind Coffee AND Spices Every good chef appreciates freshly ground spices. This new grinder from Cuisinart has a removable stainless steel bowl, allowing you to clean up between coffee beans and peppercorns, nuts and coriander seeds. Markings allow you to efficiently measure the exact quantities you need. Cuisinart Grind Central Coffee Grinder ($29.99) Macy’s, 1300 Chestnut Street www.macys.com Sweet Delivery John and Kira work with local and family farms to get fresh ingredients and support community projects. Enjoy chocolates in terrific flavors, such as garden mint, lavender honey, star anise, and pistachio. Purchase in Reading Terminal at the Fair Food Farm Stand. Otherwise, ship via website to your friends and family everywhere through December 23. John and Kira's Every Flavor Chocolates, Salted Honey Caramel Bees ($20 and up) www.JohnandKiras.com Gift that Gives Back The non-profit Philabundance distributes support to low income families in the Delaware valley. They provide food to approximately 65,000 people per week. Make an on-line Tribute Donation in honor of a friend for as little as $20. Philabundance Tribute Donation ($20 and up) www.Philabundance.com |
