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Anticipating lots of parties and company this holiday season? If so, you will love the Bartesian! This premium cocktail maker is a total luxury and has everything you need to create custom cocktails for your guests. This machine is easy to use–pop in specialty capsules (they have tons online and even for the holidays). You can even choose to start a Bartesian capsule subscription to keep your machine well stocked. Then you just push a button and all the hard work is done for you. You just get to enjoy the finished product. I don’t actually drink alcohol, but even I can use it. You can select your desired setting from mocktail to strong to customize the perfect drink just for you. It’s a great talking piece and one you and your guests will thoroughly enjoy.

When it comes to my favorite kitchen products for cooking and entertaining, Emile Henry is very high on my list. I have had consistently wonderful results using their cookware and bakeware. Learning how to make specialty dishes using their equipment has been so fun for me over the years. They are absolutely beautiful pieces that are highly functional. We love to entertain, so this year, I was excited to see that they had come out with a cheese baker. This is the perfect gift to give someone that loves to cook or entertain, as it will get used very frequently for parties. It is the perfect dish to bake cheese and to serve it directly from. Honestly, follow Emile Henry’s recipe suggestions and this could be the easiest appetizer you will ever make and every time your guests will be so impressed. I especially love the burgundy for Christmas!

Wanting to refresh your dishes for all the company you will be hosting for the holidays?  The Full Way, Leeway Home’s all-in-one option, is the best for gifting a full set of dishes. Inside this box are 44 pieces of exactly what you need: 4 Big Plates, 4 Small Plates, 4 Bowls, 4 Mugs, 4 Leeway Glasses, 4 Stemmed Wine Glasses, 8 Forks (big and small), 4 Knives, and 8 Spoons (big and small). You can choose from a variety of colors, available in both solids and stripes. I like white dishes, so I love the solid The Full Way in white. I love that I didn’t have to go shopping for each individual component to compliment the dishes. Shipping was incredibly fast and they arrived quickly and very well packed. Upon unpacking the boxes, I was really impressed with the quality of the dishes. I tend to like simple, uncomplicated designs. But sometimes plain is boring and not exactly what I am looking for. These gorgeous white dishes were anything but boring. They had the greatest “bumpy” texture that looks really cool and are completely unique. They are simple and white, which I love, but they have great character to them, as well. The glasses are smooth and have a very nice weight to them. I don’t want overly heavy dishes, but the weight on the dishes and glassware have the perfect feel to them. The flatware is also great, with a heavy, solid feel to them. Actually, every quality about these dishes, glassware, and flatware feels very expensive. Aesthetically, the entire set looks incredible. You literally have everything you need to set your table fully in 30 seconds and it all looks really beautiful. The plates and mugs are handcrafted ceramic that are microwave and dishwasher safe, as is the hand blown glassware. The premium flatware is also dishwasher safe. So rest assured these pieces are very user-friendly and easy to maintain. A wonderful gift to give!

I was recently introduced to Midnight Kitchen Tools and, let me tell you, they are a game changer! These gorgeous, modern looking kitchen accessories are amazing! Give their Midnight Scoop for the easiest and smoothest ice cream scooping you’ve ever experienced. Give their Midnight Slice for those pizza connoisseurs. Better yet, give them both available in the Midnight Kitchen Tools Set for a great gift that every household needs. What is the difference between these and every other pizza slicer and ice cream scoop? First of all, the look incredible. But most importantly, it’s all in the ergonomic design. Made to use the power from your arm and chest muscles instead of your weaker wrist, it’s just so much more effective. They are made of stainless steel that is dishwasher safe and they are made to last!

For all those special holiday meal preparations, we couldn’t get through it without Microplane products. Whether it’s their vegetable professional peelers to put all vegetable peelers to shame or their specialty graters, Microplane has the perfect tool to get the gourmet jobs done. I love the idea of gifting the Artisan Series Cheese Grater Gift Set for the holidays to your favorite cook or host. These tools all have their own designated job and they do them so well! I have gone through and given my tired kitchen tools the boot and replaced them with Microplane products. Follow my lead, you won’t be disappointed!

For those that love a hot drink in the winter, serving it in a beautiful mug can make the experience even more enjoyable. These beautiful Blue Passion porcelain mugs from Porland are just elegant and make a wonderful gift that will be dhappily used each and every day. I love that the set is coordinating but features different patterns with such a gorgeous indigo blue highlighted on each mug.

For ambiance and making yummy desserts, we are absolutely loving Housewise, the tabletop fire pit you can find on Amazon. These fire pits are safe to use indoors or you can easily take it outside, too. We love the construction of the heavy concrete base that looks great and will last for a very long time. This fire pit is so simple to use and comes with everything you need to get started, even four extendable roasting sticks to make your own s’mores or yummy treats. All you need to supply are the guests and treats. I love the way you can use this for gatherings, parties, and as an activity.

For all the upcoming holiday baking that will be happening, we couldn’t imagine getting through it without the help of Silpat. Their products make cooking and cleanup a breeze! We love the basics that every kitchen needs–the half-size baking mat with silband is great for any baking you would do that calls for parchment paper. It literally turns every surface into a non-stick one. I love the versatility of it–bake cookies or roast veggies on it. Use it create amazing holiday desserts or every night for dinner with your family. The point is, this is a product that will get used–a lot! New this year is the Silpat mini brioche mold which makes baking even easier for what may seem like more complicated recipes. You can use it to create mini brioches, pies, and quiches. You will find yourself making excuses to find a reason to use it in the kitchen and we don’t blame you–it’s awesome! For Christmas cookies and neighbor gifts, we are absolutely loving the Silpat Holiday Treats mold–you can seem like an expert baker when your Christmas trees, snowmen, and gingerbread shapes turn out absolutely perfectly, every time.

With the holidays comes a lot of food prep. We are all about simplifying the process. We are loving the Kuhn Rikon large Pull Chop for meal prep for veggies, fruit and herbs, easily chopping and dicing at the pull of a cord–no electricity required! Actually, I love this for every day prep and also emergency prep when there isn’t any power to do the cooking you would normally do. It’s also great to have little ones help in the kitchen prep very safely. It is microwave and dishwasher safe and you will be amazed at how much you love this might kitchen gadget.

Speaking of little hands, we love the idea of getting the kids in the kitchen to learn all the great skills from their moms and dads. Baking and cooking is a skill that will last a lifetime and it’s great to introduce kids to it at a young age. To make it fun and manageable, we love the Kuhn Rikon Kinderkitchen Mixing Set that is made up of a non-slip bowl, whisk, and spoon, ergonomically made for small hands and designed with an animal theme. It’s fun for them to have their own tools to get the job done and build confidence.

We love Duralex products for cooking in the kitchen. They have amazing bakeware and prep equipment that I love and have sustained a lot of wear and tear over the years. This year, I have been introduced to Le Picardie Green Tumblers and I love them! The green is a fun color for the holidays and to add some color to tables everywhere. These French made glasses are more durable than most glassware products as they are designed to be so. They are also the perfect size for juice for breakfast on Christmas morning!

We couldn’t imagine a holiday season that didn’t include fresh baked goods. This year, I love the idea of gifting someone a way to make their own incredible bread at home. Lekue is the best for great gear for baking. Their silicone products make producing your own wonderful treats in your very own kitchen an absolute pleasure. We love their bread maker–a silicone miracle accessory that allows you to weigh, knead, and bake your bread in one single container. Be sure to check their online recipe suggestions and this is a practically fail proof process. Enhance your baking skills even more and make your very own sourdough with their sourdough starter set. You will be amazed at the result and your family will be blown away with your new skills!

For Christmas baking fun, I love their kids cookie cutter sets that allow you to cut multiple cookies in one press. That is an excellent time saver that everyone involved in the process will love being able to use. The designs come in snowflakes and Christmas trees and maximize the space in the dough. So smart and easy to use. These are great to have in your own kitchen or gift to friends and neighbors.

If little ones are in your home, you definitely needs to highly durable cups and dishes for snacks and drinks. I recently was introduced to Scandinovia and I love them. Perfect for cereal, snacks, ice cream, or even to use as serving dishes for toppings at gatherings. These jewel toned dishes are a must-have for gatherings as they are virtually unbreakable. Pick up matching cups and you will thank me for telling you about them. They are highly durable, not to mention really pretty to look at, and will used for a long time to come! I get compliments on mine all the time!

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