The Basement of the Bargains

If my house was burning down and I could save just one thing from my kitchen, I know what it would be: my KitchenAid stand mixer. Not only does it do a great job on everything from cookie dough to bread, it’s sturdy and hardwearing. It’s even quite handsome.

If the worst happened and I couldn’t save my beloved stand mixer, I know right where I would go to get a replacement: Cooking.com.

The KitchenAid Professional 600 stand mixer has a six quart capacity. That means you can mix the dough for up to thirteen dozen cookies at once! Just think how fast and easy your large scale baking projects will go with that sort of power at your fingertips! And its ten-speed slide control means your dough will be mixed, kneaded, or whipped just the right way no matter whether you’re making wheat bread or a delicate meringue. Comes with paddle, balloon, and bread hook beaters and a splash guard. It’s also available in four handsome colors to coordinate with any kitchen decor.

Of course, all this can cost a pretty penny. In fact, suggested retail value for all of this is $499.99. If, however, you decide to get it from Cooking.com, you pay just $399.95. That’s just over a hundred dollars off! And if you buy right now, you can get two more great deals: free shipping with code C93842 (some restrictions apply, so be sure to double check them) and a rebate offer for a free ice-cream maker attachment (retail value $79.99!).

Mmmm…homemade bread and ice cream.

The hot accessory this season is the bracelet - the bolder the better. It doesn’t get much bolder than this fabulous sterling silver cuff decorated with one huge cabachon of tiger’s eye.

This handsome piece is guaranteed to turn heads wherever you go.

The retail price on this fabulous bracelet is $250.00, but if you head over to Smart Bargains right now, you can get it for just $69.99! Better hurry, though. They’re almost out.

Oh, and if you’re too late for the bracelet (or just not in the market for jewelry right now), be sure to check out their big cookware sale. You’ll get up to an extra $20.00 off on names like KitchenAid, Calphalon, Staub, and Farberware.

If you’ve been interested in trying braising but haven’t had the right sort of pan, today is your day.

Cooking.com has this fabulous Circulon nonstick braising pan at an incredible price. Originally priced at $199.99, it’s been marked down $120.00 to an amazing $79.99!

Featuring a sturdy nonstick surface and heat-resistant plastic ergonomic handles, the hard-anodyzed aluminum pan also offers perfect heat distribution.

And remember, today is your last day to sign up for a chance to win a $1000.00 gift certificate to cooking.com, so head on over and give it a shot.

Now that spring is upon us, there are going to be a lot of people looking to set up their first kitchen. Students about to graduate and fly the nest, newlyweds, whatever the reason, lots of new kitchens are being organized as we speak. If someone you love is about to start that new life, why not help out with the gift of really good cookware?

This gorgeous and practical six-piece set of Le Creuset cookware includes a 5 1/2 qt Dutch oven with lid, a 10″ square grill pan, a 14″ x 10″ baking pan, and a 3 1/2 qt braiser with lid. Don’t like the Lemongrass shade? That’s okay. It comes in six other delicious colors, as well.
Usually, this terrific set would set you back $930.00, but right now the Williams Sonoma website is selling it exclusively for the bargain price of $549.95. That’s a savings of nearly $400.00! But remember, you can only get this deal online and only at Williams Sonoma.

Good knives make a big difference in the kitchen, and all knives are definitely not created equal. Some of the best on the market are made by Wusthof. Alas! Such quality does not usually come cheap.

Usually, however, is not always.

Through the end of March, cooking.com is holding a huge sale on Wusthof knives. This 18-piece set with handsome wooden knife block would normally sell for over $650.00. Cooking.com usually sells it for the excellent bargain price of $249.95. But this month, they’ve slashed even that price down to $199.96! That’s less than one third of the usual retail price!

Good cookware is worth its weight in gold, but when you can get it for a whole lot less, that’s superfantastic!

Right now cooking.com is holding a big sale on Calphalon cookware. This is sturdy, attractive cookware that will serve you well for decades. Take, for example, this handsome and hard wearing 12 quart stockpot made of professional grade anodized aluminum, you’ll be able to use it to make stocks and soups to feed a large family or all your friends at once. The stick resistant surface won’t react with most foods, which means your soup will taste like your soup rather than the pot it was cooked in.

Normally, this fabulous stock pot would sell for $167.95, but for a limited time it’s on sale for just $69.99! That’s nearly a one hundred dollar savings!

If you act now, taking advantage of this incredible Calphalon sale and spend $299.00, you’ll receive this lovely 7-piece utensil set absolutely free:

But wait! There’s more! Spend $399.00 in the Calphalon sale and receive the utensil set plus this non-stick wok with glass lid.

Now that’s what I call a great deal!

Oh, and while you’re at cooking.com, be sure to enter for a chance to win a $1000 gift certificate. Contest runs through March 26.

Faithful readers will already know that I love LeCreuset cookware. Not only is it efficient for heating, sturdy for long use, and attractive for serving, it’s also heavy enough to serve as a weight-lifting regimen. Okay, that last one is a joke, but only a small one. Lifting LeCreuset will build and tone your muscles.

Right now, you can get an amazing deal on this brilliant cookware, too. Amazon.com is having a blowout sale that will save you plenty of cash while stocking your kitchen.

For instance, this 3 1/2 quart buffet casserole is currently 26% off the regular price of $230.00. That means you pay just $169.99. What’s more, it qualifies for Free Super Saver Shipping! Considering what it weighs, that’s a savings well worth taking advantage of.

But wait! There’s more! If you order $159.99 in LeCreuset cookware by January 31, amazon will throw in this lovely bright red crock filled with five useful LeCreuset spatuals and a basting brush absolutely free!

Those of us who are left-handed sometimes find the world just isn’t set up for our needs. Desks, notebooks, scissors…they’re all built for the majority. I’m not bitter about this by any means, but it does give me a special pleasure when I find something built just for me and the rest of us who are wired a bit differently.

This elegant bread knife from Kershaw Shun has a handle specially designed for the comfort and ease of the left handed cook. It’s just one of a full line of knives for every kitchen need. Usually priced at $160.00, it’s now available from Chef’s Resource for only $119.95.

Better yet, spend $499.00 on Kershaw Shun knives, and get this handsome 14″ x 14 1/2″ bamboo cutting board (an $80.00 value) absolutely free!

If there’s one thing a good cook needs, it’s good knives. Right now, cooking.com is offering an amazing deal on Wusthof knives that every serious cook should take a look at.

The regular retail price for this set would be $624.00. Cooking.com usually sells it for $359.95. But right now, it can all be yours for the bargain basement price of just $287.96. That price includes: 3.5″ paring knife, 6″ sandwich knife, 8″ carving knife, 8″ cook’s knife, 10″ sharpening tool, kitchen shears, and a handsome wood block to keep them all handy.

Not a day goes by without me using my Wusthof sandwich knife. If you love to cook - or know someone who does - do yourself a favor and don’t miss this deal!

With the holidays, many of us have family and friends joining us around the dinner table. We need serving pieces that hold enough to feed them and look good enough to place on the most festive of tables. Luckily, Cooking.com has come to our rescue with this gorgeous Emile Henry Lion’s Head soup tureen available in four cheerful colors to go with nearly any decor.

At a capacity of four quarts, there’s room for plenty of soup or stew for your extended family. And with Emile Henry’s sturdy construction that goes from freezer to oven to microwave to dishwasher with ease, this tureen will grace your table for decades to come. Best of all, cooking.com is holding a sale on it right now. Originally $104.95, it can now be yours for just $83.96.

Make mine French onion!