S'more or Less, It's the Best!

Just in time for summer fun, cookouts, and camping is the Original Campfire S'More Maker. We are eagerly awaiting our first S'mores of the summer season now that we have this great new tool. It has 3 cavities, so if you have 3 kids there won't be any fighting over who gets the first s'more! Just place a graham cracker in each cavity, top with chocolate and a marshmallow, and then one more cracker. Close and latch the S'More Maker and watch the magic as the most rustically delicious summertime treat forms right before your eyes.

For a twist, try one of these great S'More ideas:

• Poke a hole in the marshmallow and fill with a strawberry or your favorite jam


• Use a peanut butter cup instead of plain chocolate


• Use chocolate chip cookies instead of graham crackers


• Add a slice of banana

Sounds like s'more heaven to me!

A Taste of India

We decided to try one of our new product lines the other night. Bittersweet Herb Farm made our dinner go from simple to exotic with just a few ounces of their delicious spice packet. We chose Spices of India for a change of pace.

Spice packets are so versatile. From dips, to rubs, to sauces you can easily jazz up any course of your meal. First we made a dip by combining the spices with cream cheese and mayonnaise. We dipped in some cucumber slices for a yummy start to our dinner.

The main course took less than 20 minutes to prepare. We sauted chopped onions and green peppers in olive oil, then added thinly sliced chicken breast. When the chicken was lightly browned we added 1 cup of water and brought it to a boil, and then simmered for 5 minutes. In a small bowl combine 4 tbs of Spices of India with 2 tbs of Worcestershire sauce with 1 cup of water. Just mix this in and let it thicken. We served it over short grain rice. It was easy, delicious, and was a great way to make dinner extraordinary.

Oxo's Box Grater is Best

Once again Oxo places first for best gadget. This time it's the Oxo Good Grips Box Grater. Cook's Illustrated, the bible for those who worship at the altar of the 6 burner gas range, has determined the Oxo Good Grips Box Grater is the most effective and safest grater. They tested six models with block mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and raw pototoes. Our favorite Oxo model won for it's slim design, sharp blades, and clear measurement container. It's definitely a kitchen essential.