HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES 2014

HERE ARE THE BEST IN 2014 HOUSEWARES THAT MADE IT INTO MY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE REVIEWED AND SELECTED FOR EXCELLENCE FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS. I AM DELIGHTED THEY ARE A PART OF THIS YEARS GIFT GUIDE PUBLISHED/ISSUED AND AVAILABLE NOW; I KNOW YOU’LL BE INSPIRED!

Hammacher Schlummer bitterness Eliminating Coffee Maker – The coffee maker that maintains optimal temperature throughout the brewing process, eliminating bitterness and creating a more flavorful cup. Unlike traditional coffee makers that start brewing before all the water has been heated, this superior model waits until it has all reached the barista’s recommended temperature a process that extracts a richer flavor from the beans and eliminates the bitter or flat taste that occurs when brewing at a lower or higher temperature. FROM $199.95 www.hammacher.com

Jura-Capresso Iced Tea Maker – Enjoy freshly brewed iced tea at a fraction of the time and the touch of a button to brew fresh tea over ice making it ready to be enjoyed immediately. You can additionally adjust the strength of the brew, from mild to strong to fit your taste or specialty recipe. Plus the 80-oz, light-weight glass carafe is perfect for serving your iced tea straight from the kitchen to the table. $59.99 www.capresso.com

Reduce FIRE AND ICE Wedge—hot and cold insulation 17 oz. tumbler to keep your food and beverages hot or cold Insulation maintains hot and cold temperatures for hours at a time has a sealed leak proof lid. $14.99 shopreduce.com/

Espro French Coffee Press — 18 oz. $99.95 Stainless Steel Coffee Maker — 9-12 times finer than a common French Press leaving no grit,light weight for travel perfect for tea and Filters/strains almost any water or alcohol-based beverage, for hot or cold and foodies are making vanilla extracts with it. http://espro.ca/shop/

Hammacher Schlummer The Mold and Germ Destroying Air Purifier (Small) — Eliminates up to 99.9% of airborne bacteria, mold, viruses, pet dander, dust mite allergens, and pollen without making a sound. With no filter to replace or clean, the device uses natural convection to silently draw airborne impurities into its patented ceramic heating chamber that instantly destroys the microorganisms with 400º F heat and then releases the clean air into the room. An independent laboratory confirmed that the unit destroyed up to 99.99% of bacteria & mold. $269.95 www.hammacher.com

T-Fal Sensorielle Deux Nonstick 8″ Fry Pan — The Resistal base evenly distributes heat while the innovative Thermo-Spot Technology turns the center pattern solid red when preheating is over & it time to cook. Easy cook proof From $27.90 www.t-falusa.com

Hammacher Schlummer The Oilless Fryer – the fryer that cooks crisp, succulent fried food without any oil. The infrared heating element heats to 400° F and the internal fan circulates the dry hot air to cook golden-brown fried food with 80% less fat than deep-fried foodstuffs. The unit cooks chicken wings, french fries, or spring rolls with the same crunchy exterior and moist interior produced by conventional deep fryers. Healthy and less calorie intake. $249.95 www.hammacher.com

FagorPlatino Plus Slow Juicer & Sorbet Maker — BPA free and designed in a sleek black and gun metal grey color and precisely extracts the most juice from your food, preserving more of the organic vitamins and nutrients in your juice. The result is a more delicious, healthier glass of juice. www.fagoramerica.com

Keurig 2.0 K500 Coffee Brewing System — 10 Brew Sizes: from 4 oz. to 30 oz and allows you to brew a 4-cup carafe with the same ease and convenience of brewing a single-serve cup all at the touch of a button. From $189.99 www.keurig.com

Fagor 2-Piece Induction Set with 1800-watt Cooktop and Skillet — Has 8 temperature/power levels, 1800 Watts of Power Unit that shuts off automatically if no induction-ready cookware is detected; features a child safety lock; Quick button changes the display from Fahrenheit to Celsius; Built-in digital timer, up to 180 minutes and very easy to clean. $119.99 www.fagoramerica.com

Imusa Non-Stick Cast Aluminum Caldero in Orange with Glass Lid 3.7 QT. / 6.9 QT — workhorse of any Hispanic kitchen for frying, steaming, browning and roasting with rounded sides, tight fitting lid, and superior heat distribution to cook rice, beans, braise meat, and simmer stews and soup and the exterior orange finish, glass lid, and nonstick interior make cleaning a breeze. Made in Colombia in their traditional way. From $19.99 www.macys.com/IMUSA VentaVenta Airwasher — There are no filters that need to be replaced; water serves as the filter. Purifies and humidifies the room at the same time with this powerful easy to maintain machine. $299http://www.venta-airwasher.com

HIC Harold Imports Veggie Scrub — Reduces dirt, wax, pesticides, bacteria & contaminates. Quick, easy, effective and healthy and Comfortable for arthritic hands. $27.79 ww.haroldimport.com