The Basement of the Bargains

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!

If you or someone you love is a serious cook, now’s the time to head over to cooking.com and check out the amazing sale on All-Clad nonstick cookware. This roasting pan set, for instance

usually retails for $329.95. Right now, it’s on sale for $199.99 for a savings of $129.96.

The set includes the pan, nonstick rack, and poultry lifters and will accomodate up to a 25-pound bird. This pan comes with a lifetime warranty, too. Handwash with mild cleanser and enjoy evenly roasted meats for years to come. This is an investment well worth making.

Be sure to take a look at some of the other terrific All-Clad deals, including bonus offers while you’re on the site.

Do you have a serious cook on your holiday gift-giving list? If so, you should know about the sale and special bonus deal going on at cooking.com right now. For a limited time, get this nine-inch stoneware LeCreuset square baker for just $29.95 (regular price $45.00), and get the five-inch matching square baker absolutely free.

This 1.9 quart casserole from Emile Henry’s Flame Top line is now on sale at Cooking.com for just 49.99 (usual price: 74.95). This is the perfect casserole for serious cooks and newbies to the kitchen with limited space, as well. It goes from cooktop (gas, electric, or halogen, all without a diffuser!) to oven, to broiler, to microwave, to fridge, to freezer, to dishwasher and is still pretty enough to grace any table. The ceramic construction allows heat to distribute evenly without affecting the flavor of your food.

I use Emile Henry cookware in my own kitchen, and love every piece I own. If you’re in the market for a new kitchen goodie or have a cook on your gift list, this is a great deal on a versatile item nearly anyone can use.