{"id":1436,"date":"2014-12-15T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-15T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1436"},"modified":"2014-12-15T10:10:00","modified_gmt":"2014-12-15T10:10:00","slug":"a-few-of-our-favorite-kitchen-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1436","title":{"rendered":"A Few of Our Favorite Kitchen Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some holiday gift ideas from inexpensive stocking stuffers to luxuries for a special person&#39;s kitchen. A couple of years ago, we posted a piece about a few things we use everyday and are happy to have. That was so well received that we are adding to that collection of great gifts every holiday season.&#0160;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb8883401b8d09cfa5d970c-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo - Version 22014-11-29breville-espresso-coffee-grinder-waste can-\u00a9 2014 Penny Cherubino (1)\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb8883401b8d09cfa5d970c img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb8883401b8d09cfa5d970c-500wi\" style=\"width: 500px;\" title=\"Photo - Version 22014-11-29breville-espresso-coffee-grinder-waste can-\u00a9 2014 Penny Cherubino (1)\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We still love, and put to daily use, our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0002VAFWA\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0002VAFWA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;linkId=A3NUG7NUXPZD3CXH\">Breville Cafe Roma Espresso Maker<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0002VAFWA\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0000AR7SY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0000AR7SY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;linkId=J7WBQJWF32FNW5II\">Capresso Burr Coffee Grinder<\/a>. You can read about why we love them in this post \u2013<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2012\/12\/gift-ideas-five-little-kitchen-luxuries-were-glad-we-bought.html\" target=\"_self\">Gift Ideas: 5 Little Kitchen Luxuries We&#39;re Glad We Bought<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This year, we added a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002MUBZFK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002MUBZFK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;linkId=ERB336KUUHEEM7ZR\">simplehuman Slim Canister (we use the small size)<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002MUBZFK\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/> as a waste can for our coffee grounds. Unlike the open <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;field-keywords=knock%20box&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;sprefix=knock%20box%2Caps%2C175&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;linkId=I23NNUAL7U6MNP5C\" target=\"_blank\">knock boxes<\/a>, it looks neater and our kitchen doesn&#39;t smell like coffee grounds all day.&#0160;<\/p>\n<p><iframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=ss_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=bostonzestcom-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B007I82PEQ&amp;asins=B007I82PEQ&amp;linkId=ETKFSGOYNQRSS3L2&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Also, we love using this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007I82PEQ\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B007I82PEQ&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;linkId=TQJLUPIEZJYSOHHI\">Tovolo Scoop &amp; Spread Multi-purpose Spreader<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B007I82PEQ\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/> to clean the spent grounds out of the <a class=\"zem_slink\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portafilter\" rel=\"wikipedia\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Portafilter\">portafilter<\/a> after we pull an espresso.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb8883401b8d09cff6a970c-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee591aa1a970d-800wi\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb8883401b8d09cff6a970c img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb8883401b8d09cff6a970c-500wi\" style=\"width: 500px;\" title=\"6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee591aa1a970d-800wi\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And, Penny still adores her little&#0160;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00381ANTG\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00381ANTG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestgiftshop-20\">Kuhn Rikon 4th Burner Multi &#8211; Pot<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestgiftshop-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00381ANTG\" width=\"1\" \/>. Here are a few posts featuring that hard working kitchen favorite \u2013<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2011\/07\/loving-this-odd-little-cooking-pot.html%20\" target=\"_self\">Loving This Odd Little Cooking Pot<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2012\/11\/my-silly-little-4th-burner-multi-pot-scores-again-1.html%20\" target=\"_self\">My Silly, Little 4th Burner Multi &#8211; Pot Scores Again!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2012\/09\/another-trick-from-my-favorite-little-cooking-pot.html%20\" target=\"_self\">Another Trick from My Favorite, Little Cooking Pot<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb8883401bb07b81317970d-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"6a00e54fc42bb888340168e543acbc970c-800wi\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb8883401bb07b81317970d img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb8883401bb07b81317970d-400wi\" style=\"width: 377px;\" title=\"6a00e54fc42bb888340168e543acbc970c-800wi\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ed continues to love our Sodastream even though he doesn&#39;t drink seltzer. He explains here \u2013<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2012\/01\/how-sodastream-set-me-free.html\" target=\"_self\">How Sodastream Set Me Free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Stocking Stuffers &amp; Small Gifts&#0160;<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes it&#39;s the little things that make life easier and that make you smile when you use them.<\/p>\n<p><iframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=ss_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=bostonzestcom-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B000FW4LT4&amp;asins=B000FW4LT4&amp;linkId=CGB5N4XPOTTLCRPX&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you have a smooth cooktop, you want a way to scrape up cooked-on spills without damage. Our answer is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000FW4LT4\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000FW4LT4&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;linkId=SFUSAGBY26JYS7EP\"> a Fantastic Ice Scraper with Brass Blade<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000FW4LT4\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/>. It was originally meant for windshields but works great on a smooth top stove. Notice that you can buy these by the dozen if you choose. That&#39;s because you may want to give one to every friend who has a car or a smooth top!<\/p>\n<p>&#0160;<iframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=ss_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=bostonzestcom-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B007JT27BK&amp;asins=B007JT27BK&amp;linkId=GLPUCJWN6HRLUQHW&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You&#39;ll see two of these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007JT27BK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B007JT27BK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;linkId=AQGOA37GETEUWCFJ\">Cuisipro Foam Pump Soap Dispensers<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B007JT27BK\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/> side-by-side at our kitchen sink \u2013 one for hand soap, one for dish soap. We have another in the bathroom. They are the best we&#39;ve found. The suction cup holds it in place and it leans out over the sink so you are not cleaning up soap drips on the counter.<\/p>\n<p>&#0160;<iframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=ss_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=bostonzestcom-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00BFW3WTI&amp;asins=B00BFW3WTI&amp;linkId=ZPOKTLVIPMO6L65X&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\"> <\/iframe> &#0160;<iframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=ss_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=bostonzestcom-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B0000VLU62&amp;asins=B0000VLU62&amp;linkId=DV62GK7A5NJJEPIO&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We have two sets of flexible cutting mats that we use for many purposes. The thicker set is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00BFW3WTI\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00BFW3WTI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;linkId=H7RH6KQKNVWJO3DB\">Tovolo Flexible Cutting Mats<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00BFW3WTI\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/> and the lightweight set is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0000VLU62\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0000VLU62&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;linkId=RPMBRW6FCTYDRIPK\">Norpro Cut-N-Slice Flexible Cutting Mats<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0000VLU62\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/>. We plan to do an upcoming post on all the ways we use these. But, we don&#39;t really cut on them at all. We use them to contain messes. We&#39;ll peel vegetables, sweep off counters, and put them under the porta-filter for our espresso machine as we fill it. And, we even use them as placemats to protect our furniture and the large cutting board that sits on our kitchen counter.<\/p>\n<p>&#0160;<iframe frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=ss_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=bostonzestcom-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B004I8V8C4&amp;asins=B004I8V8C4&amp;linkId=CJJKKE6IAQDXAFTO&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\"> <\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Another great item, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004I8V8C4\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004I8V8C4&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20&amp;linkId=YAHF3KA4ZWGQ7L3J\"> Chobs 2-Inch Board Protectors<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004I8V8C4\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/> are on that big wood cutting board. They make it non-slip and easy to dry while sitting on the counter.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have favorite kitchen items we should add to this list?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><em>What&#39;s on your Food Lover&#39;s shopping list? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/mn\/landing\/284507\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;adid=1C4YEZX39K0HP7G9MTFZ&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20\" target=\"_blank\">Shop Amazon for all your kitchen &amp; dining needs<\/a> and&#0160;support this site!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"250\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"http:\/\/rcm.amazon.com\/e\/cm?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;o=1&amp;p=12&amp;l=ur1&amp;category=kitchen&amp;banner=0FNCR9B2J7F8PHAZGG82&amp;f=ifr\" style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Words: Penny &amp; Ed Cherubino<br \/>Photos: \u00a92011-2014 Penny &amp; Ed Cherubino, SodaStream photo Used under&#0160;<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Attribution\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/g\/images\/cc_icon_attribution_small.gif\" title=\"Attribution\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Noncommercial\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/g\/images\/cc_icon_noncomm_small.gif\" title=\"Noncommercial\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"No Derivative Works\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/g\/images\/cc_icon_noderivs_small.gif\" title=\"No Derivative Works\" \/><\/a>&#0160;<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_self\">&#0160;this creative commons license<\/a>, Some rights reserved by&#0160;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kenworker\/\" target=\"_self\">kenworker<\/a><\/p>\n<fieldset class=\"zemanta-related\">\n<legend class=\"zemanta-related-title\">Related articles<\/legend>\n<div class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2014\/11\/a-few-of-our-favorite-gift-for-wine-lovers.html\" style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/313046997_80_80.jpg\" style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2014\/11\/a-few-of-our-favorite-gift-for-wine-lovers.html\" style=\"display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 80px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px;\" target=\"_blank\">A Few of Our Favorite Gifts for Wine Lovers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a favorite kitchen item to recommend?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[982,809,4],"tags":[10810,10804,10819,10808,10809,10825,10821,10820,10822,10805,10813,10806,10814,10807,5182,10824,10811,10817,10818,10815,10816,10823,10812],"class_list":["post-1436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-great-gifts","category-resources","category-we-recommend","tag-5-little-kitchen-luxuries-were-glad-we-bought","tag-a-few-of-our-favorite-kitchen-gifts","tag-a-way-to-scrape-up-cooked-on-spills-without-damage","tag-breville-cafe-roma-espresso-maker","tag-capresso-burr-coffee-grinder","tag-chobs-2-inch-board-protectors","tag-cuisipro-foam-pump-soap-dispensers","tag-fantastic-ice-scraper-with-brass-blade","tag-flexible-cutting-mats","tag-holiday-gift-ideas","tag-how-to-clean-the-spent-grounds-out-of-the-portafilter","tag-inexpensive-stocking-stuffers","tag-kuhn-rikon-4th-burner-multi-pot","tag-luxuries-for-a-special-persons-kitchen","tag-non-slip","tag-norpro-cut-n-slice-flexible-cutting-mats","tag-simplehuman-slim-canister","tag-small-gifts","tag-smooth-cooktop","tag-sodastream","tag-stocking-stuffers","tag-tovolo-flexible-cutting-mats","tag-tovolo-scoop-spread-multi-purpose-spreader"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - 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