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Holiday Gift Guide-Hamilton Buhl’s Next Generation Portable, Digital Jukebox and Media Player-Juke24

November 6, 2016 By denise Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

I recently attended an event where I was introduced to Hamilton Buhl’s new Juke24. It is a new portable, digital juke box/media player that can be uploaded with up to 48 hours of content to listen to, at the touch of a button.

You simply load or record any music or audio from CD, computer, tablet, smartphone or USB flash drive. The included microphone for the karaoke feature lets kids sing along and record their performances. Even read and record their favorite books. Once uploaded kids can listen to the content any time and as often as they like.

For the wannabe rockstars, load up the entire “Frozen” soundtrack and just push the button to listen.

Then, engage kids to create button artwork, from cartoon characters to superheroes or any doodles they want. With 24 customized buttons and 48 hours of play time, kids can easily control their listening experiences with his media player.

This one of a kind portable media player and entertainment center is so versatile that every parent, kid, school will want one. Early learners need repetition and constantly ask to hear a song, book or soundtrack again and again. The Juke24 makes it easy to foster l earning through repetition. It also safely puts kids in control of their favorites for hours and hours.

It is built tough to withstand the rigors of daily use. It comes it color options, with 4GB of built-in memory, a back-loading CD player, karaoke function with talk-over microphone, built in speakers, and customized buttons with translucent colors.

With the holidays coming up this would make a great gift and I want to give you an opportunity to win one.

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IMUSA Global Kitchen Bamboo Mortar & Pestle

November 6, 2016 By denise Leave a Comment

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I have always wanted to have my own mortar and pestle in my home and when I got an opportunity to test this one I was really excited. The IMUSA Bamboo Mortar & Pestle is perfect for crushing fresh herbs and spices. Cooking with fresh herbs provides a much richer flavor when compared to dried herbs, try it! you will definitely taste the difference. I also was happy to hear that this was hand selected by Chef Michelle Bernstein.

The history of the mortar and pestle stretches back thousands of years, though its applications have changed in different times. According to The Atlantic, ancient cultures were much more likely to use the tool for grinding grain to make flour than people today. It was also integral in the development of medicine as ancient Egyptians, Romans and medieval apothecaries all prepared tinctures and ointments in mortars.

These days, you have numerous options for grinding and mixing ingredients. However, the mortar and pestle is still a great choice, when you are willing to put the time and care into ensuring the perfect consistency and blend of flavors. You have far greater control and, according to some, a deeper connection to your work.

Using this tool in the kitchen, is really about engaging in the process as it’s happening. Mortars and pestles are a perfect symbol of that because for a home cook who’s in a rush, it’s like the last thing you’d want to use – it takes much longer, but it is the about spending time with the ingredients.

There are a number of ways you can put a mortar and pestle to work in your cooking. It’s ideal for making a pesto, resulting in a stronger balance of flavors and a more pleasant texture. Smash basil leaves along with garlic and salt before adding toasted pine nuts and giving the mixture another thorough pounding.

I love using it and having it be part of my kitchen. If you are looking for a unique gift for your cooking friends, then this is something you should check out.

Check out the IMUSA Mortar & Pestle at http://www.imusausa.com/portfolio-items/bamboo-mortar-pestle/

Holiday Gift Guide-Bradshaw-T-Fal Comfort Stainless Steel Cutlery Set

November 6, 2016 By denise Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

T-Fal is a brand that has been around for years and is synonymous with all things non-stick thanks to their proven coatings. I would not use anything else in my kitchen. Will recently I was introduced to products such as T-Fal knives. When I got the opportunity to try the T-Fal Comfort Stainless Steel Cutlery Set.

The knives are made from stainless steel and comes with a hardwood block to keep your knives protected. My first impression of the Comfort Cutlery knives was they are terrific. They cut through plastic packages of meat with ease and sliced chicken breast with very little effort. It was literally like cutting through butter. I also love that these are dishwasher safe and the knives stay eternally sharp.

As an avid cooker, these knives made my life so much easier. I was able to chop my vegetables and herbs faster and neater. The best part is all that you get in this 12-piece set. You get an 8″ bread knife, 8″ chef knife, 6″ chef knife, 5″Santoku knife, 5″ Utility Knife, 4 4.5″ steak knives, 3.5″ paring knife, Kitchen Shears and a Hardwood Block to keep them all organized.

I have friends who love to cook but they are trying to build up their kitchen tools and gadgets. This is a great starter set for anyone looking to invest in high quality knives. They feel great in your hands and is light enough to use.

I am planning on getting this as a gift for my friend who was looking for the perfect set of knives.