kitchen rap

• All-Clad special offers
• Cuisinox special offer
• on the chopping block… KitchenAid Blue Skies Sale
• new to the kitchen:
  • Protect A Pan Pan Protectors
  • Chicago Metallic Mini Heart Cheesecake Pan
  • Ateco Stainless Steel Decorating Tip Set
  • Harman Kitchen Towel Sets
  • Mario Batali's The Italian Kitchen
• on the chopping block… A Great Deal on Knives
• publishing and subscription information

Offer #1: Save $225 on the purchase of the All-Clad Simply Soup Set

Prepare and serve fabulous soups and stews year round with this generous-sized 6 quart/5.7 litre soup and stew pot with a domed lid. The fully-clad stainless steel pot -- in which heat spreads quickly and evenly to produce superior results -- will make preparing your delicious creations possible using an advanced design pioneered by All-Clad. The addition of two handsome round ramekins and a stainless steel soup ladle will enhance the serving and presentation experience. Add The Big Book of Soups & Stews cookbook to your library of recipes and you are sure to come up with new family favourites certain to please all palates.

Specially priced at $340 (retail value $565)

Quantities are limited. Offer expires May 14, 2006 or when stock is depleted (whichever occurs first).

Offer #2: Save $110 with the Breakfast All Day Bonus Offer

Preparing pancakes and sausages or grilling sandwiches for a crowd is simple with this tasty breakfast set which includes the essentials for serving up pancakes for family and friends. Constructed of anodized aluminum, this large griddle conducts heat consistently and evenly and has a non-stick surface that makes it possible to cook with little or no oil, and is very easy to clean. A well around the perimeter of the cooking surface channels oil and drippings away from the food. The griddle's flat surface is wonderful for preparing large quantities of pancakes, eggs, french toast, and grilled sandwiches. The griddle fits over two stovetop elements and has two large cast stainless steel handles which curve up and away from the heat.

This special offer makes a great Mother's Day gift and includes a bonus pair of red oven mitts, 24 ounce package of all natural buttermilk pancake mix, and 8 oz bottle of pure maple syrup.

Specially priced at $150 (retail value $260)

Quantities are limited. Offer expires May 14, 2006 or when stock is depleted (whichever occurs first).

Offer #3: Purchase a set of All-Clad cookware and receive a grill pan and cookbook for only $50

Grill all your favourite meats and vegetables without having to brave the outdoors with this fantastic All-Clad non-stick grill pan. With a stainless steel cooking surface and an aluminum core for even heat distribution, the 12"e; grill pan is perfect for easy and healthy grilling of meats, seafood, and vegetables. The non-stick surface makes it possible to cook with little or no oil and is very easy to clean. Raised ridges sear meats to provide an outdoor grilled appearance. The Grill Pan Cooking cookbook features a variety of appetizing meal ideas to inspire you.

Purchase any set of All-Clad cookware (7 or more pieces) and the grill pan and cookbook (regular price $265) and enter promotion code ALGP0604d when it is requested during the checkout process; you'll receive a $215 discount on your total purchase.

Offer expires May 28, 2006.

Purchase a set of Cuisinox Elite cookware and receive an entrée pan FREE

A versatile pan designed to go from stovetop or oven to tabletop, this 5½ quart entrée pan is ideal for casseroles, paella, braising, sautéing, broiling, or serving. The Cuisinox Elite pan has a stainless steel interior and exterior with an aluminum core and is designed to provide professional gourmet cooking results, with heat surround technology to maintain even heat distribution along the bottoms and side walls of the cookware, eliminating hot spots. Two cast stainless steel side handles make it easy to take in and out of the oven or serve at the table. Pair the entrée pan with a glass lid (sold separately) for a wonderful serving piece at the table.

Purchase any set of Cuisinox Elite cookware (7 or more pieces) and the entrée pan (regular price $144) and enter promotion code CXGP0604f when it is requested during the checkout process; you'll receive a $144 discount on your total purchase, and you'll receive a BONUS pair of black oven mitts (regular price $20) with your order.

Offer expires May 28, 2006.

KitchenAid Blue Skies Sale

Blue skies are finally here, and to celebrate, we're offering savings of up to 24% on most KitchenAid cobalt blue and blue steel appliances!

• Save 22% on blue KitchenAid hand mixers
  
• Save 20% on blue KitchenAid coffee grinders and food choppers
  
• Save 15% on blue KitchenAid blenders and food processors
  
• Save $65 - $100 on blue KitchenAid stand mixers

Protect A Pan Pan Protectors

Regardless of how much cupboard space one has in their kitchen, you inevitably never have enough storage space for all of your pots and pans, so you end up stacking them one inside another. A Canadian inventor has developed a product which allows you to stack pots without scratching them. Made of natural fibre, the Protect A Pan pan protector slips over skillets and pots and allows them to be stacked without scratching the interior surfaces (including non-stick and enamelled interiors), and protects the pans against dust and dirt. Simply insert the pan handle through the hole in the pan protector, pull the elastic edge over the opening of the pan, and secure around the rim of the pan. The pan protectors may also be used to protect pot lids and prevent them from rattling in the cupboard, or use them in a camper or RV to eliminate rattling while traveling. The one-size of pan protector stretches to fit pans from 6" to 12" diameter, and they are machine washable.

Chicago Metallic Mini Heart Cheesecake Pan

Chicago Metallic's popular mini cheesecake pan is now available in a new heart shape. The sturdy cheesecake pan is ideal for making mini heart-shaped cheesecakes, brownies, hors d'ouevres, tartlets, or quiches. Removable bottom discs lift out to release each petite treat without disturbing the sides. The pan has 12 cavities, each 2" diameter. A wonderful Mother's Day gift, or better yet, bake treats for Mom in the pan!

Ateco Stainless Steel Decorating Tip Set

New from Ateco are decorating tips made of stainless steel. Stainless steel piping tips hold their shape better than traditional nickel-plated tips and they are dishwasher safe. The 29-piece decorating tip set contains 25 of the most popular decorating tips, along with flower nails and a strong metal coupler, all neatly organized in a plastic tip case for easy storage.

Harman Kitchen Towel Sets

These new kitchen towel sets make a light-hearted gift for Mother's Day. Each set of 3 towels includes one waffle towel in solid pink, one black and white polka-dot, and one solid black. The solid black towel is imprinted in pink with "Queen of the Kitchen", "Queen of Take-Out", or "Born to Shop/Forced to Cook"; choose the phrase which best describes your wife or mom!

Mario Batali's The Italian Kitchen

When Mario Batali won the 2005 Chef of the Year award from the James Beard Foundation -- probably the most celebrated American culinary award -- it was the culmination of decades spent enjoying, preparing, studying, sharing and ultimately reinventing Italian cuisine.

At the root of Mario's success is his passion and respect for all of the great tastes and traditions of Italian cooking combined with an insatiable desire to experience and experiment. This magical combination of passion, education and chutzpah is on display every night at his extremely popular restaurants and is shared in his cookbooks and television appearances.

Copco, a division of Wilton Industries and a leading manufacturer of kitchenware products, has joined forces with award-winning chef Mario Batali to create The Italian Kitchen, a unique line of kitchen tools and serveware. The elegant and functional assortment draws on the best of Copco's design and manufacturing experience and Mario's cooking expertise. The result -- a perfect blend of classic quality and contemporary function -- addresses the needs of all consumers, from kitchen novices to experienced cooks. These are the tools that Mario wants in his kitchen. You'll want them in your kitchen too. And Golda's Kitchen has them all, including:

• Cast iron cookware -- Part of the great Italian cooking tradition is handing down heirloom pieces from generation to generation. These essential cookware pieces will immediately take their place in this wonderful tradition. Made of sturdy cast iron for even cooking and superb heat retention, finished with a beautiful porcelain enamel, these pieces are necessities in any kitchen and will be delighting cooks and guests for generations to come!

  

• Ceramic essentials -- Every kitchen needs to be stocked with the basics. These essential ceramics are exceptionally versatile, delivering a lovely balance of function and simple beauty. For everyday use or a dinner with family and friends you will find yourself reaching for these kitchen essentials.

  

• Wood tools -- Wood tools have been used by Italian peasants, as well as expert chefs, since the birth of Italian cuisine in the fourteenth century. Today, they're not only perfect tools for mixing a variety of ingredients and flavors, they're also safe with non-stick cookware.

  

• Silicone spatulas -- Mario loved the handle on the wood tools so much, he just had to have them on some spatulas. Making pancakes or baking biscotti has never been so easy. And you can put the slip-off silicone head right in the dishwasher.

  

• Stainless serving tools -- Several years ago, Mario's wife found a wonderfully simple serving spoon in New York's Chinatown. Unlike many serving tools, the spoon was oversized and felt good in your hand. Unfortunately, they could never find one again. That spoon is the inspiration for this elegant line of brushed stainless steel serving tools. Each tool is sized to provide generous servings without any spillover. And the contoured grip is perfect for comfort and balance.

  

• Specialty gadgets -- Mario doesn't like to clutter his kitchen counters and drawers with unnecessary tools and gadgets. These items are the essential tools that he wants near him whenever he starts to cook. Each tool has a special feature that makes it a must to own.

A Great Deal on Knives

Chefs on the cutting edge know that the right tools make all the difference. No tool is more sacred to the professional chef than the kitchen knife, and perhaps no knife is more trusted by chefs worldwide than the knives of Wüsthof. Individually hand-forged in Germany from select high-carbon stainless steel, each Wüsthof knife is created to exacting specifications and subjected to rigorous quality control. The cutting edge is crafted by hand, then laser-tested for uniformity. The result? A knife of uncommon precision and geometry, perfectly designed for stay-sharp slicing, dicing, mincing and chopping. Wüsthof's trademark bolster combines comfort and safety, while the seamless bond between handle and bolster is your assurance of maximal hygiene.

For a limited time, some of Wüsthof's most popular knives and accessories are ON SALE:

• 4½" paring knives -- for peeling fruit and vegetables and any small cutting task
• 5" serrated utility knives -- perfect for cutting sausages and salami, bread and rolls, and tomatoes and other thin-skinned fruit
• 8" bread knives -- for slicing crusty bread loaves and baguettes, or for slicing a roast
• 6" carving knives (sandwich knives) -- for cutting hot or cold meats and larger fruits and vegetables
• 6" chef's knives -- all-purpose knife for chopping, dicing, and mincing
• 10" honing steels -- use daily to realign the cutting edges of your knives
• ceramic knife sharpener -- use occasionally to sharpen the blades of your knives
• 17-slot oak knife block -- a home for all your knives

There are extra-special savings of $45 - $50 OFF on the popular Classic and Grand Prix II Santoku knives!

Also on sale at 35% OFF are 7, 8, and 10-piece knife block sets:

• Culinar 7 piece block set -- 2¾" peeling knife, 3½" paring knife, 5½" boning knife, 8" bread knife, 8" carving knife, 8" chef's knife, 6-slot beech wood block with matte aluminum base
• Classic and Grand Prix II 8 piece block sets -- 3" vegetable knife, 4½" paring knife, 8" bread knife, 8" carving knife, 8" chef's knife, 9" honing steel, kitchen shears, 7-slot beech wood block
• Classic and Grand Prix II 10 piece block sets -- 2½" peeling knife, 4½" paring knife, 5" serrated utility knife, 8" bread knife, 8" carving knife, 8" chef's knife, 6" carving fork, 9" honing steel, kitchen shears, 9-slot beech wood block
• Culinar 10 piece block set -- 3½" and 4½" paring knives, 5" serrated utility knife, 8" bread knife, 8" carving knife, 8" chef's knife, 6" carving fork, 9" honing steel, kitchen shears, 9-slot beech wood block with stainless steel accent