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12 Days of Giftmas – Bloggers Edition

I put a question out to some of my favorite bloggers asking what would be THEIR picks for *the* perfect gift that they’d love to find under the tree and, let me tell you – I got some amazing responses.     12 Days of Giftmas – Day 9 – Bloggers Picks by cookinginstilettos featuring loop scarves

12 Days of Giftmas – All Things Kitchen Gifts and Gadgets

On the 8th day of Giftmas, my true love gave to me… Oh let me stop singing – there’s laws against that here in Philly… Yes, I know – I’m falling behind but I hate to admit it – I’m all shopped out. However, those pesky kitchen elves have slapped me with a stiletto so I’m off and running to give you all some last minute gift ideas over the next couple of days. Let’s take a look at some {Read More}

12 Days Of Giftmas -Shiny Copper Things

Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas continues with one of my absolute favorites – Shiny Copper Things. Yes, I know I am OBSESSED with all things copper but it looks so gorgeous in a kitchen. My dear friend SL has so much copper in his kitchen that whenever I visit Orlando, I feel a twinge of envy as I look upon his many copper pots and molds that adorn the kitchen walls.  One of these days, I’m going {Read More}

12 Days of Giftmas – Williams Sonoma Edition

Day 2 of the 12 Days of Giftmas focuses on all things Williams Sonoma. Williams Sonoma is one of those places that friends and family know they can do one stop shopping for me and I’d be thrilled the minute I see that pineapple gift wrap and green ribbon. Here are a few things that might make your holiday (and kitchen) bright.   12 Days of Giftmas ~ Cooking In Stilettos by cookinginstilettos on polyvore.com

Lidia Bastianich Returns To Philadelphia

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Have you seen Lidia Bastianich’s latest book, Lidia’s Italy In America, yet? If you haven’t gotten a copy – you really should. Not only does it have fantastic Italian American recipes (she is the queen of Italian cuisine after all), but also gives a glimpse into Italian American life.  She spotlights various Italian shops, people and places here throughout the U.S. and guess who is on that list – Philly’s own Italian Market. I was leafing through the book and {Read More}