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For all of you brides-to-be and first-time homeowners, I’ve outlined a few kitchen essentials that must be on your gift registry for your wedding or housewarming party. –yvette caslin
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1. Rise ‘n Shine
Melitta Mill & Brew Smart Coffeemaker ($149.99) is a 10-cup programmable automatic-drip coffeemaker that grinds and brews. It has an LCD display with MSN Direct Info for region-specific weather via FM signal; no setup, subscription or Internet connection required.
Available at Target. |
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2. Mixin’ Things Up
You’ll never go wrong with KitchenAid’s Artisan 5-quart Stand Mixer ($399.99). It’s perfect for small or large batches of cake batter and cookies. It comes in every color of the rainbow from Buttercup Yellow to Komen Pink.
Available at Williams-Sonoma. |
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3. Lean, Mean, Grillin’ Machine
The George Foreman Next Grilleration G5 Grill/Waffler/Griddle with a bonus plate in platinum ($149.99) has five interchangeable cooking plates for any meal — breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Available at Sears. |
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4. Block it Like It’s Hot
Calphalon’s contemporary nine-piece knife set ($159.95) has high performance cutlery with comfort grip handles for every day use.
Available at Crate & Barrel.
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