Great Gadgets For The Kitchen

I'm addicted to kitchen gadgets. Some people collect clothes or jewelry - a cool new food processor or whisk is what makes my eyes light up.

With the holidays right around the corner, here are some of my favorites for the kitchen.

KitchenAid - K45SSWH Classic Stand Mixer (4.5-Quart, 250-Watt, White)

KitchenAid - K45SSWH Classic Stand Mixer (4.5-Quart, 250-Watt, White)

Any good home cook needs a stand mixer, and the KitchenAid brand is sturdy and easy to use. Love the bread hook attachments.

KitchenAid - K45SSWH Classic Stand Mixer (4.5-Quart, 250-Watt, White) - $249.99, Free shipping - Available at Newegg.com

(17 reviews)


Masterbuilt - 20070411 Electric Digital Smokehouse Smoker (Window, 30 in., and RF Controller)

Masterbuilt - 20070411 Electric Digital Smokehouse Smoker (Window, 30 in., and RF Controller)

Nothing improves barbecue more than a great smoker, and this one is awesome. It's really easy to use and clean, and the meat is delicious.

Masterbuilt - 20070411 Electric Digital Smokehouse Smoker (Window, 30 in., and RF Controller) - $279.99, Free shipping - Available at Amazon.com

(155 reviews)


Hamilton Beach - 22502 Digital 2 Slice Toaster Multicolor - 22502 PSA280-1

Hamilton Beach - 22502 Digital 2 Slice Toaster Multicolor - 22502 PSA280-1

A great toaster is a must have for every kitchen. I love this one because it's big enough to toast bagels.

Hamilton Beach - 22502 Digital 2 Slice Toaster Multicolor - 22502 PSA280-1 - $33.86, See Site shipping - Available at Overstock.com

(4 reviews)


Hamilton Beach - White/Black Oval Slow Cooker (4 Quart)

Hamilton Beach - White/Black Oval Slow Cooker (4 Quart)

I love to make soups, stews, and other slow cooked meals, so a slow cooker is a must have for me. I love how much this one holds- you can make huge batches and eat for days!

Hamilton Beach - White/Black Oval Slow Cooker (4 Quart) - $32.99, See Site shipping - Available at Overstock.com

(4 reviews)


Keurig - Elite K45 Black Coffee Maker (1 Cup)

Keurig - Elite K45 Black Coffee Maker (1 Cup)

I'm up early, so I need my coffee. The Keurig machines are great- I love that this makes 1 cup at a time instead of a whole pot

Keurig - Elite K45 Black Coffee Maker (1 Cup) - $119.99, 8.95 shipping - Available at Bealls Florida

(5 reviews)


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Helping To Find a Cure For MS


I was shocked to find out a few years ago that a woman I always called my fairy godmother because of how much she had done for me and my career was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She really showed me the real New York City by sharing her friends, sources, restaurants and the other things that make New York such a special place.

Because Babette has never been a person to sit around and feel sorry for herself she started Team Hanky Paws to help raise money to find a cure for everyone afflicted with this disease. I got this form Babette today, and I hope that you will consider helping Babette and everyone else affected by MS.

Dear All,
Only 28 days to our Walk MS, I thought I’d tell you how team HANKY PAWS (the team, not the dog) was born…hoping I’d curry favor for a donation. If you can send $5 because it’s tax time (or whatever - no need to tell me) I’d be thrilled and grateful. So, I'll trade you a story for a donation:
I never had to tell my mother, but I couldn’t keep it my father, Hal. The only time I saw him cry tears of sadness was one time before, when Doris (our mother and his wife of 56 years) died. I dreaded his reaction - what had he done wrong? What had he done to me? It was horrible.
I’ve always felt it much harder on family and friends.
Hal was desperate to do something. He’d donate to The Society, but not a man of means, I decided we'd form an MS Walk Team. We walked 2 or 3 in NY, 1 in Rye Playland (see photo: L-R Valerie- our great friend from Croton who showed up to support HANKY PAWS, Tony Brown & Hal Holland holding Hank and Ruby).
This was the last MSWalk Hal went on.He still raced up and down the hills and had a wonderful time.
He passed away the following year and I couldn't walk without him, my heart broken, for a while after that. Now I also Walk because of him. Yesterday was his birthday and someday I hope to tell him on his birthday that HANKY PAWS is out of business - that they’ve found the Cure for MS.
I’m writing as I hope those of you who have donated before will do so again - $5.00 , $10, $20 -or whatever you can. Those that never have, that this will be your year to send $5.00 or more
For a tax deductible donation, please click below:
Babette’s link

Hanky Paws Link

If you cannot help at all, consider telling someone else about HANKY PAWS by posting our links anywhere, if you can. Everyone knows someone living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Thank you so much. Hope you’re all doing and feeling very well.
I’m so grateful and I know that Hal would be, too.
With love and great thanks,
Babette, Tony, Nancy, Ibo, Hank and Ruby
TEAM HANKY PAWS