December 2007
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For foodies

Wine 

Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Columbia Crest Grand Estates Columbia Valley 2002, $11, CR Best Buy
  • Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Puente Alto Concha (Chile) 2004, $19
  • Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley 2002, $25
  • Franciscan Oakville Estate Napa Valley 2003, $28
  • Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino 2003, $16

Chardonnay

  • Edna Valley Paragon San Luis Obispo County 2004, $14
  • Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Monterey-Santa Barbara Counties 2004, $20
  • Beringer Napa Valley 2004, $16
  • Stone Cellars by Beringer 2004, $8, CR Best Buy

Zinfandel

  • Seghesio Family Vineyards Sonoma County 2004, $20
  • Cellar No. 8 2004, $10, CR Best Buy
  • Sebastiani Sonoma County 2004, $15

 Tested vintage listed. If you can't find it, try a newer one.


Wine Country Gift Basket
SNACK SAMPLER This Wine Country Basket includes sausage, cheese spread, crackers, nuts, and more.
Mail-order food

  • Igourmet International Classic Gift Basket (G125), $60
  • Usinger's Party Traditions (25), $44
  • The Fruit Company Harvest Selection, $80
  • Harry & David Large All-Occasion Basket (4205), $60
  • Wine Country Gift Baskets Office Party (516), $50


Gift-boxed chocolates

For adventurous tastes

  • Norman Love Confections 12 oz., $55
  • Woodhouse Chocolate Assortment, 16 oz., $84
  • Jacques Torres Jacques' Choice, 16 oz., $48, CR Best Buy

For traditionalists

  • Candinas 16 oz., $43, CR Best Buy
  • John & Kira's Every Flavor Box, 21 oz., $75
  • La Maison du Chocolat Coffret Maison, 21 oz., $97
  • Martine's Assortment du Jour Signature Box, 16 oz., $65
  • Fran's Assorted Truffles Collection, 12 oz., $42


Nepresso Essenza Flowstop C100 espresso maker
TRUE BREW This Nepresso Essenza works with the company's coffee capsules, so there's no measuring or mess.
Espresso makers

  • Nepresso Essenza Flowstop C100, $230, CR Best Buy
  • Nepresso Le Cube C180, $300


Frothing milk for cappuccino

  • Starbucks Barista, $400
  • Krups XP4050, $250


Food processors

  • KitchenAid KFP750, $200
  • KitchenAid KFP740, $150
  • KitchenAid KFPM770, $270
  • Cuisinart DFP-14BCN, $200
  • Cuisinart Pro Custom II DLC-8S, $200
  • Oster 3212, $100


Food choppers

  • Black & Decker Ergo EHC650, $15, CR Best Buy
  • Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus DLC-2A, $45


Stand mixers

  • KitchenAid Classic K45SS, $180
  • KitchenAid Artisan KSM150PS, $270
  • DeLonghi DSM5, $340
  • Hamilton Beach Eclectrics 6322, $170, CR Best Buy
  • KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus KV25G0X, $320
  • KitchenAid Professional 600 KP26M1X, $370
  • Viking VSM 500, $400


Hand mixers

  • KitchenAid Professional 9 KHM9P, $80
  • KitchenAid Ultra Power 5 KHM5DH, $55
  • Braun Multi Mix 4-in-1 M880, $50
  • KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 7 KHM7T, $70


Blenders

  • Vita-Mix 5000, $400
  • Blendtec Total Blender TB-611-BHM, $400
  • Breville Ikon BBL600XL, $200
  • Oster Counterforms BVLB07-L, $80
  • Braun PowerMax MX2050, $50, CR Best Buy