I can't see how being able to make donuts whenever you want could possibly be a bad thing. Other than maybe when you step on the scale. Here's the details:

Makes 30 doughnuts per batch Dough dispensing mechanism creates the perfect sized mini doughnut. Stainless steel spatulas turn and delivers doughnuts to the dispensing chute. Includes drip tray to change oil after each use Serve piping hot doughnuts in less than 90 seconds.

Minute and a half, and you have donuts. Sweet.

The machine is $150, and you can grab one HERE.

Couple days in Vegas, what should be some really great food, sounds like a pretty good deal.

Here's the details:

In conjunction with our friends at Bon Appétit, Vegas Uncork'd and Travelocity, we're giving away a trip to Las Vegas for this year's ultimate epicurean event. All we're asking is that you email us. We'll choose one lucky winner at random, who will receive this bounty from Travelocity:

· 2 roundtrip airline tickets to Las Vegas for Vegas Uncork'd presented by Bon Appétit
· 2-night stay at one of these fabulous Las Vegas resorts: Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand or Wynn Las Vegas

The winner will also receive:
· 2 tickets to Garden of the Gods Grand Tasting at Caesars Place: enjoy a staggering variety of signature dishes prepared by more than 50 award-winning chefs and over 100 of the best wines and spirits from around the world
· 2 tickets to Better by the Bay at Mandalay Bay: enjoy an evening with Chefs Charlie Palmer, Alain Ducasse and Rick Moonen as they bring their unique sea-side inspired style and flair to create the ultimate dinner and beach party on the sand.

The contest runs until 4/8/2010 and you can enter it HERE.

Here's the details:

Grilling sliders for a crowd is a snap when you use our customized grilling basket. Great for family barbecues or outdoor entertaining, it's designed to hold twelve 2-oz. slider patties, which can be perfectly shaped using our square slider press.

    * Use this handy basket to grill a dozen crowd-pleasing little burgers at a time.
    * Burger patties fit right into the stainless-steel wire grid, whose open bases and sides allow burgers to cook and brown evenly.
    * One quick turn of the basket flips all the burgers simultaneously, so they grill at the same rate.
    * Sliders are held securely inside the wells – there's no risk of losing them through the grates of your grill.
    * To make sure burgers cook uniformly, remove the basket handle and close your grill’s lid during cooking.
    * Dishwasher safe.

You can grab one over at the Williams-Sonoma for $30 HERE.

  The all-new Artisan Fire Pizza Oven brings old-world pizza making to your outdoor countertop.

Our second generation design delivers great pizzas and an interactive cooking experience with an open front and exposed flame. Engineered for high performance, the oven is ready for use in as little as 20 minutes and bakes a thin-crust pizza in less than 5 minutes.

The Artisan Fire Pizza Oven is the first countertop design to utilize dual burners with individual controls. You can tailor the heat to your liking for a variety of pizza styles, including ultra-thin Neapolitan-style pizzas, Chicago-style deep dish pizzas and perfect calzones.

Two high-performance gas burners empower you to cook with confidence. Adjust the top burner to control the browning of pizza toppings. Adjust the bottom burner to control the crisping of the crust. This ability to change the balance of the heat means you can make any style of pizza and achieve perfect, crispy crusts.

The Outdoor Artisan Pizza Oven by Kalamazoo offers a broad temperature range from 350° to over 800°F.

Open front cooking makes for a more interactive and romantic cooking experience. It also means you can monitor the precise moment the pizzas are ready.

You can check it out at the Kalamazoo Gourmet site HERE.

Innovative item is a perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook out. Pre-seasoned cast-iron humidifier lets you grill deliciously moist and tender meat and seafood with amazing results.

Just fill the slender cast-iron boxes with water, beer, wine, juices or other liquid and cook. Steam is released, adding moisture, infusing food with complex flavors and keeping it naturally tender. Food retains more natural juices and rich flavor for unforgettable results every time.

It's $30, and you can grab one over at the Sur La Table site HERE.

F. Dick's double edged cleaver is the ultimate for any heavy duty application. Features: Double sided blades made from high quality, hand forged stainless steel. Full tang, riveted handle for extra strength in the toughest applications.

You can grab one foor the hefty price of $200 over at Amazon.com HERE. 

Our ingenious grilling tool gives smoky open-fire flavor to homemade meatballs. The sturdy stainless-steel basket has 12 perforated wells to drain excess fat as meat is infused with flavor and browns perfectly. With the lid closed, the meatballs are held securely in place and out of the fire. The removable polypropylene handle makes the basket easy to turn – just flip it over for even cooking. The basket works with beef, lamb and poultry as well as vegetable mixtures.

You can grab one of these for $50 over at the Williams-Sonoma site HERE.

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Here's the details from the site:

Talk about practical! This plastic party tray fits right over your drink, so you can hold everything in one hand. When you set your beer down for a food run, you can lose track of it. Don’t abandon your bottle, can, or cup when you can simply place one of the Go Plates on top of it!

Perfect for parties and buffet-style events, the plate stays put while you eat. When you want to take a drink, simply lift the plate off! Designed for warm or cold foods, they’re crafted from sturdy, reusable, recycled clear plastic that can go right into the dishwasher.

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Here's the details:

Experience the new phenomenon in restaurant dining that is sweeping the UK, in your own home with the Hotstone from Giles & Posner.
Its high temperature seals in natural juices and nutrients without the need to use fats or oils providing a unique texture, taste and experience with added health benefits!

– Taste and Texture – grilling with your Hot Stone brings out the foods natural flavours.

– Keeps meats moist and tender – transfer cooked food directly to your plate, no danger of overcooking or drying out.

– Healthy Fast Food – food is ready in minutes and there is no need to use fats or oils.

– Unique Experience – Ideal for Entertaining friends and family.

– Flexible – Can be used for indoor or outdoor dining.

– Complete control – cook your meat to suit your personal preference.

You can check it out at the site HERE.

Here's the details from the Home Wet Bar.com site:

Even if you can't agree on what's tastier—spicy or sweet—everyone likes their grilled chicken wings fired to scrumptious perfection. One of the best ways to to cook chicken wings, thighs, and drumsticks, this ingenious gadget allows the grease to drip away for a healthier drumstick, and your chicken to cook easily and evenly without constant turning. So you'll never have to ponder the age-old question, “how to grill chicken drums?” again. This stainless steel wing rack also comes with an accompanying removable grill pan, so you can conveniently catch all drippings—no more flareups on the grill or difficult cleanings!

The rack is $25, in stock (at the time I wrote this post) and you can check it out HERE.

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