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Microfiber Storage Cases

Cotton Microfiber Storage CasesBefore you put away all your stemware and dishes from the holidays, consider storing them in Cotton Microfiber Storage Cases from CHEFS.

They protect and keep dust off your expensive china, stemware and other serving ware. Pictured here is the case for 6 Champagne Flutes. Other sizes and storage configurations are available.

$9.99 from CHEFS

Lagostina Melodia Cookware

Lagostina Melodia CookwareThe 9-piece Lagostina Melodia Cookware set (9" fry pan, 2-qt covered sauce pan, 3-qt covered sauce pan, 4-qt covered saute pan, 6-qt covered stockpot) features tri-ply construction, 18/10 stainless steel cooking surface (which helps with even heat distribution while cooking) and a mirror-polished finish.

All of the pieces have stay-cool double-loop handles and close-fitting domed lids (with the exception of the 9" fry pan). They're all dishwasher safe, too! Lagostina's Pastaiola (pictured) is a pasta pot with a close-fitting lid and perforated stainless steel insert for draining noodles and an olive wood pasta rake.

$499.95 for set, $199.95 for Pastaiola exclusively from Williams-Sonoma

Ergo Chef Pro-Series Santoku

Ergo Chef Pro-Series SantokuThe new Pro-Series 7" Santoku from Ergo Chef is the perfect choice for home chefs of all skill levels.

The Ergo Chef Santoku is incredibly lightweight and features an angled handle that puts less strain on your hand, wrist and forearm while chopping and cutting. This knife has a thin blade - an 18-degree cutting edge that's precision tapered to glide through whatever food you're working with.

$82.99 from Ergo Chef

Grapeseed Shortbread

Grapeseed ShortbreadThe Khaya Cookie Company makes a range of delicious, natural and socially responsible sweets and snacks. Joining the lineup for this holiday season is a brand new flavor, Khaya's Grapeseed Shortbread.

These delectably soft, buttery squares have grapeseed powder made from grape seeds from a South African winery as well as currants.

The South African Rooibos extract pairs beautifully with the subtle grapeseed and tangy/sweet currants.

Along with the Grapeseed Shortbread, Khaya Cookie Company also introduced Orange & Chocolate Krunchi - South African-style granola bars made from rolled oats, sunflower seeds and flax seeds. The Orange & Chocolate variety also contains hand grated orange zest, dark Belgian chocolate and cinnamon.

The Khaya Cookie Company is unique in that it helps create sustainable opportunities for men and women in South Africa. Read more about the company's mission and philosophy here.

If you're looking for a sweet treat that's healthy and supports a good cause, definitely give Khaya's shortbreads a try.

$5.75 per 4.6 oz. box (minimum order 3 boxes) from Khaya Cookie Company

Benefits Charity

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9-Piece Designer Box

Dallmann Confections' Designer BoxWith decades of experience and family tradition behind the company, Dallmann Confections handcrafts delicious artisan dark, white and milk chocolates in the European tradition.

The 9-Piece Designer Box provides a small sampling of Dallmann Confections' exquisite chocolate delights.

$18 from Dallmann Confections

Fusebox Wine Blending Kit

Fusebox Wine Blending and Tasting KitFusebox is the ultimate wine blending experience - a kit containing everything you need to entertain friends, learn about wine and enjoy wine blends.

It ncludes 6 bottles of blending wine from Napa vineyards (two bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon and one each of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc).

In addition, the kit will contain a bottle of an unknown "mystery" wine, four pipettes, a graduated cylinder, four wine evaluation cards, four tasting placemats, recipe cards, a vinography aroma card and a corkscrew.

$120 from Crushpad
(Get 2 for $199 through Jan. 1, 2009)

PAMA Chocolate Box

PAMA Garrison ChocolatesThe limited edition six-piece gift set of PAMA-infused chocolates from Garrison Confections is beautifully packaged and includes two pieces each of the following three gourmet flavors:

PAMA Tart ~ a layered chocolate ganache and graham cracker crust, laced with pomegranate flavor

PAMA Cosmo ~ artisan chocolate, premium vodka, lime juice and pomegranate liqueur

Nutty PAMA ~ roasted nuts, artisan chocolate and pomegranate liqueur

$10.00 from Garrison Confections

Black Fig Vinegar

Black Fig VinegarHop Kiln Winery is a lovely 19th-century ranch in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley. In addition to producing fine wines, they make delicious mustards, vinegars, vinaigrettes and dessert sauces.

Hop Kiln's Black Fig Vinegar is a unique fig-flavored vinegar accented with a hint of vanilla. The Black Fig Vinegar would be delicious drizzled over poached pears and vanilla ice cream or splashed into salads.

$9.75 for a 6.5 oz. bottle from Hop Kiln Winery

Around the World in 80 Sips

Around the World in 80 SipsGet a world-class education in wine with the Bottlenotes Guide to Wine: Around the World in 80 Sips from Bottlenotes.

Around the World in 80 Sips is a handy little paperback guide that's ideal for novice and intermediate wine enthusiasts.

This guide begins with a brief history of wine and describes what kind of wine drinker you are. Then, it delves into a world tour of classic wine regions.

$14.95 from Bottlenotes

Belgian Waffle Maker

Belgian Waffle MakerMake sure you have perfect waffles every morning with the Belgian Waffle Maker from All-Clad, available in a 2-slice or 4-slice format.

It has a 7-setting browning control that ensures your waffles come out perfectly golden each time. Nonstick cast-aluminum grids release the waffles with ease and a dishwasher-safe overflow trough channels away excess batter for simple cleanup.

A unique steam-release system prevents your waffles from becoming soggy as they bake.

$179.95 (2-square) or $199.95 (4-square) exclusively from Williams-Sonoma