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Inflatable Goal Post Cooler with Football

You’ll easily score a touchdown with your party guests with this fun Inflatable Goal Post Cooler with Football. I love how it holds 60 cans in the cooler, and that it comes with its own football for half-time play.

by Simon

Etch-It Cups

I don't know about you, but if I had a dime for every time I walked around a party trying to figure out which red cup was mine…well, I’d have an awful lot of dimes. So this year, I’m getting Etch-It Cups for my game day bashes, because they let you scratch your name right on 'em, so you never lose track again!

by Simon

Sangria Pitcher

When I think of al fresco dining, I think of sangria — you know, that yummy concoction of fruit slices, red (or white) wine and juice. And, of course, you can't serve your sangria in any old container. Only a true sangria pitcher will do to wow your guests. This selection of sangria pitchers includes traditional, festive Spanish-style ceramic pitchers, as well as clear glass and even brass pitchers.

by Simon

Picnic Time Windsor Picnic Basket Service for Four

Help the newlyweds keep up the romance with this Picnic Time Windsor Picnic Basket Service for Four. The attractive picnic set features a traditional English design with navy corduroy lining, willow basket, and leather accents. It includes porcelain plates, wine glasses, a corkscrew, stainless steel utensils and mugs, cotton napkins, a cutting board, and even a fleece blanket to stretch out on while relaxing under the shade of a tree.

by Simon

On The Rocks Whiskey Stones

We prefer our whiskey chilled, but we don't like to add ice because it waters down the whiskey. That's why we decided to invest in a set of these On The Rocks Whiskey Stones. Simply place the set of nine soapstones in the freezer for a few hours, and throw one in your glass like you would a piece of ice. The stones chill your drink in about five minutes without melting and diluting... more

by Simon

Balsamic Vinegar

When it comes to finding the perfect host or hostess gift, we're a big fan of finding something that they normally wouldn't buy for themselves, but is also useful at the same time. If your host is an avid cook, a good bottle of balsamic vinegar will certainly take their dishes up a few notches. This selection of balsamic vinegars includes bottles to suit any budget, including flavored vinegars and fine aged vinegars.

by Simon

BIA Cordon Bleu Assorted Cheese Plates

Our favorite part of any holiday spread is the cheese selection. Who needs vegetables when you have Brie, Gorgonzola, or Gouda? These BIA Cordon Bleu Assorted Cheese Plates are the perfect addition to any holiday cocktail party, whether you're the host, or you're looking for the perfect host or hostess gift. Each plate includes a different design inspired by different fromage packages. If you’re not planning a cheese course, they also make beautiful dessert... more

by Simon

Rubbermaid 75 Qt. Durachill 6-Day Cooler

Whether you're tailgating from outside the stadium or in your backyard, you're going to need a large cooler to keep your drinks nice and cold. This Rubbermaid 75 Qt. Durachill 6-Day Cooler offers enough room and insulation to keep all your perishables cool on ice for up to six days at temperatures up to 90 degrees. It features two wheels and a handle for easy transport around the parking lot.

by Simon

Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own

One of our favorite activities in the fall is to head north to a local farm and pick apples. But aside from making homemade apple pies and strudels, we're usually at a loss for what to do with the rest of the apples. After reading Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own, we've decided to make our own cider. The book not only gives you an entertaining history of the apple,... more

by Simon

Harry & David Fruit of the Month Club

Alright all you moms out there: Worry no more because we've found a way for you to make sure your college-bound sons and daughters eat at least one thing that's healthy while away from home: a membership to the Harry & David Fruit of the Month Club. Available in different monthly increments to accommodate their school schedule, the membership includes a selection of seasonal, top-quality fruits sent right to their campus post office each... more

by Simon

Momokawa Ginjo Organic Sake

We've been on a sushi kick lately and have been trying to make our own rolls at home. Our rolls haven't exactly been turning out as well as the veggie rolls from our favorite sushi restaurant, but after a few drinks of this Momokawa Ginjo Organic Sake, it really doesn't matter. The sake has layered fruit and spice aromas and flavors that give it its complex body and clean finish.

by Simon

Villa Manodori Dark Cherry Balsamic Vinegar

A few drops of this Italian, artisan-crafted vinegar go a long way for adding intense flavor to any dish. The Villa Manodori Dark Cherry Balsamic Vinegar, created by Massimo Bottura, Michelin-starred Chef of Osteria Francescana, combines two Modenese culinary traditions: Vignola cherries and balsamic vinegar. The result is a complex vinegar that makes a great sauce for pork, duck, bitter greens, and even ice cream. It will make every dinner feel like a special... more

by Simon

Petrossian Royal Transmontanous Caviar

We like to give gifts that people wouldn't normally buy for themselves, and caviar, for most people, is just such a gift. Indulge your host or hostess this holiday season with a tin of Petrossian Royal Transmontanous Caviar. Harvested in the USA, this caviar is a native of California and comes from farm-raised sturgeon. The nutty flavored Ossetra caviar comes in an attractive blue tin. This selection features serving sizes to suit all budgets.... more

by Simon

Madhava Agave Nectar Light

A friend recently introduced us to agave nectar as an alternative to sweeteners such as sugar and honey. It tastes very similar to honey, but it dissolves much easier and faster, making it perfect for sweetening iced tea. We were also pleased to learn that it has a much lower glycemic index than most natural sweeteners. We've been using Madhava Agave Nectar Light. It's certified organic, 100% pure, and naturally gluten free.

by Simon

Kashi Heart To Heart Instant Oatmeal - Golden Brown Maple

Up until recently, we weren't big fans of instant oatmeal. That is, until we came across Kashi Heart To Heart Instant Oatmeal. The Golden Brown Maple flavor has the perfect amount of sweetness, and the oatmeal's creamy texture tastes just like the kind our mom used to make over the stove, and not at all like it was cooked in a microwave. It's the perfect breakfast when you're on the go.

by Simon

The Everything Canning & Preserving Book: All You Need to Know to Enjoy Natural, Healthy Foods Year Round

It's amazing how many tomatoes one plant can produce, so even if your backyard or patio garden is small, you can still find yourself harvesting more than you and your family can eat. Don't let the summer goodness go to waste. Get The Everything Canning & Preserving Book and you'll be enjoying your tomatoes in your favorite comfort casserole in the middle of winter. It's the next best thing to having your great-grandmother tell... more

by Simon

Tilia FoodSaver Storage Canister

We love buying our dry grains and nuts in bulk, but hate fishing through all the bulk bags in our kitchen cabinets. This Tilia FoodSaver Storage Canister is perfect for keeping your bulk goods separated and fresh. And as an added bonus-the canister's lid lets you vacuum-seal your food using your FoodSaver vacuum machine. But with or without a machine, the canister will keep your food as fresh as the day you bought it.... more

by Simon

That's Mr. Beer to You

Microbreweries have grown in popularity in recent years and even the giant companies are touting small-batch beers to compete. If you still haven't found the perfect beer, try making it at home. The Mr. Beer Premium Beer Brewing Kit has everything you need for your private-label brew, from the mix to the bottles. If you find you have a flair for being a brewmaster, you can experiment with the different refill kits, making pilsners,... more

by Simon

Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World

Cupcakes are the perfect dessert to take to any picnic. They're already individually wrapped and require no serving utensils. Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World offers dairy and gluten-free cupcake recipes that are as decadent and delicious as they are beautiful to look at. The book offers recipes for more than just your basic chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. Recipes for Banana Split Cupcakes, Tiramisu Cupcakes, and Carrot Cake Cupcakes are just a few of... more

by Simon

Stonewall Kitchen 16oz Maine Maple Syrup

We admit we're lured in by attractive packaging, and we love the old-fashioned jug that Stonewall Kitchen's Maple Syrup comes in. But that isn't the best part of this delicious syrup. It's the real deal, tapped and bottled by a company in Maine, and will spoil you forever on other syrups. We recommend you try it on French toast made from yesterday's loaf of fresh-baked bread. You don't have to make it yourself, but... more

by Simon

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Inflatable Goal Post Cooler with Football

Etch-It Cups

Sangria Pitcher

Picnic Time Windsor Picnic Basket Service for Four

On The Rocks Whiskey Stones

Balsamic Vinegar

BIA Cordon Bleu Assorted Cheese Plates

Rubbermaid 75 Qt. Durachill 6-Day Cooler

Cider, Hard and Sweet: History, Traditions, and Making Your Own

Harry & David Fruit of the Month Club

Momokawa Ginjo Organic Sake

Villa Manodori Dark Cherry Balsamic Vinegar

Petrossian Royal Transmontanous Caviar

Madhava Agave Nectar Light

Kashi Heart To Heart Instant Oatmeal - Golden Brown Maple

The Everything Canning & Preserving Book: All You Need to Know to Enjoy Natural, Healthy Foods Year Round

Tilia FoodSaver Storage Canister

That's Mr. Beer to You

Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World

Stonewall Kitchen 16oz Maine Maple Syrup