Mar 112010
 

For all the creative messes that take place in the kitchen, every good cook needs an apron. Today, the number of fashionable, fun, and colorful aprons are limitless. From presents that help family and friends express their comedic side in the kitchen to gift ideas that encourage a budding food connoisseur to grow, aprons offer the perfect gift for chefs.

Apron for the Fashionable Chef

The patterns and designs of aprons have surely come a long way. Enter the collection of Jessie Steele Ava Bib Aprons – comprised of fine cotton. The apron features two pockets with adjustable ties, neck, and waist. Classy bows are often an aspect of Jessie Steele aprons, which come in a variety of colors and designs, including Retro Cherries, Café Toile, and Blue Poppy Fields (all shown). To fully coordinate, thrown in the matching pot-mitt and tea towel, which is sold separately.

Apron for the Comedic Chef

There are plenty of ways to bring a laugh to the kitchen with an apron that displays quirky messages and phrases. For example, the “Be Nice to Me or I’ll Poison Your Food” Embroidered Apron is a real gem, offering an adjustable neck strap and high-quality cotton/poly blend. With easy care features, you can easily wash this item without worrying about shrinking, fading or ironing.

Apron for the Eco-Friendly Chef

The planet-conscious cook will certainly enjoy an eco-friendly apron comprised of recycled cotton. The Eco-friendly Recycled Cotton Apron Kit by California Innovations comes with a detachable bottle opener, padded oven mitt, towel, and of course, an apron. Multiple pockets decorate the front for easy storage of utensils. Chefs may adjust the neck and side tie strings for a comfortable fit.

Apron for the Sexy Chef

Made for cooking and grilling, the Attitude line of aprons found on Amazon.com fits most builds, measuring 18×12 inches. Out of this sassy collection of aprons, consider the following styles: polka dot bikini, French maid, and black lingerie. This gift makes a great gag or spicy gesture for your significant other. For men, this style of apron comes in a tuxedo design.

Apron for the Sporty Chef

Even in the kitchen, you can still show your team spirit when cooking up appetizers for the big game. Slip into a chef’s apron that features your favorite team name and logo with matching straps. This one-size-fits-most gift is made out of cotton and is available in a variety of teams, including the Cleveland Browns, New York Yankees, and Dallas Cowboys.

Apron for the Young Chef

The Kuhn Rikon Kinderkitchen White Rabbit Apron is a fun way to get kids interested in the inner workings of the kitchen. Mold perfect mommy- and daddy’s little helpers with an apron made with an adjustable loop neck strap and ties. Other features include a 100% cotton body with front pocket that holds the included stainless tasting spoon. For an extra treat, pair a Kuhn Rikon children’s apron with some of their kid-designed cooking utensils, such as the whisk in the shape of a cockatiel.

Sep 302009
 

ppminiPrepara power plant mini is automated  indoor gardening at your fingertips.  The power plant mini is the best way to get you to grow your own herbs, indoors, and without having a green thumb.  Unlike other indoor growing devices, it doesn’t require soil or a plant light, just a sunny spot, like the kitchen window.  In three weeks, you have fresh herbs and you will feel like a gourmet chef. This makes a great gift for a real or aspiring chef, or those who want to start eating healthier. Also, makes a great gift for kids who want to start gardening.

contentsPower Plant mini lets you grow any herb, fruit, or plant you want anytime of year.  All you have to provide is the seed of your choice, tap or distilled water is mixed with the nutrients provided and poured over the seed sponge, into the water reserve.  Seeds are then placed in the sponge, no soil need, and the unit is plugged into an outlet, because this machine dispenses the nutrients and water automatically, so there is no need to remember or worry.  The seeds are covered with the strip provided and once sprouting begins, the humidadomes are placed over the seedlings, and removed once the plant gets bigger.  With a typical herb, like basil, you can have fresh herbs within three weeks.  With the power plant mini, plants grow up to 50% faster versus a potted plant. Unit comes with all the tools you need to have two crops.

Dimensions: 8.7 x 7 x 2.8 inches. 1.3 pounds.
Price: $35.99

Check out Amazon.com for more information.
May 092008
 

When you’re cruising the net, you never know what kind of site you are going to stumble onto. The great thing about being a gift blogger is I get paid to blunder around the net looking for cool things. So when PerpetualKid.Com popped up, I was obliged to spend loads of time checking out some of the hilarious items available. It’s all in the name of research folks – no goofing around here. *fingers crossed behind my back*

PepertualKid.Com offers a great collection of items for people who have a great sense of humor or for the person who has everything.

One of the site’s most popular items is “The Ex Vodoo Knife Set.” It’s billed as a “cathartic knife holder” that come with 5 stainless steel knives. Art and functionality combine with this holder as it uses magnetic sleeves to keep the 8-inch chef, bread, carver knives, 5-inch utility knife and 3.5-inch paring knife in place.

Available in several colors including red, black, chrome and pink, this holder is a great gift for a friend going through relationship drama or for a daughter going away to college or getting her first apartment – which makes me think Dads are going to be lined up for this one! This fun gift has been featured in Time Magazine and USA Today.

photo credit: www.perpetualkid.com

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