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Soiree Bottle-top Wine Decanter | Foodies Emporium at Dancing Spoon

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This really works. We tried it on a "Big" cab that we didn't have time to let breathe. We tasted the wine before the Soiree and after. What a difference.

This is from the site: The Soiree is a wine accessory that fits into any standard corked wine bottle, and comes with an extra gasket that will work with any screw cap bottle; allowing you to pour, without dripping, directly through the Soiree. Once you place the Soiree in the wine bottle, the Soiree aerates your wine as you pour it. The Soiree allows you to decant just the portion of wine you want - a glass or a carafe.

By pouring wine with a Soiree, the Soiree creates an intermediary stage where the wine is infused with oxygen and then cascades into your glass. In using the Soiree to aerate your wine, you will notice the subtleties and character of the wine emerge immediately upon entering your glass. Soiree delivers a truly open wine just by pouring through it!

The Soiree can also be used to pour the wine into a decanter, further expediting the "opening" of your wine. The Soiree has dimples in the glass increasing the surface area of the glass which not only agitate the wine, but infuse more oxygen in the wine. (via Foodies Emporium)

Updated Nov 30, 2008

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Dancing Spoon: The Saucier's Apprentice: One Long Strange Trip through the Great Cooking Schools of Europe

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Bob Spitz had the dream: go to the cooking schools of Europe. He combes an outrageous travelogue with gastronomic lore, hands-on cooking instruction, hot-tempered chefs, local personalities, and a batch of memorable recipes. (via DancingSpoon.com)

Updated Jun 24, 2008

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Dancing Spoon: Mastering Knife Skills

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There are many skills to be learned in the kitchen, and knife skills is one of the most critical. For more than 20 years, Norman Weinstein, a chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, has taught everyone from first-time cooks to professional chefs how to select and use knives.

"Each cutting, slicing, and chopping method is thoroughly explained—and illustrated with clear, step-by-step photographs. Extras include information on knife construction, knife makers and types, knife maintenance and safety, and cutting boards, as well as a 30-minute instructional DVD featuring Weinstein’s most important techniques."

Learn to cut it right! (via Dancing Spoon)

Updated Apr 11, 2008

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Dancing Spoon: Caviar Server ~ Elegant!!

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I don't eat caviar that often, but this is the server for it! A crystalline serving dish sits atop an ice holder. Too cool! Great for shrimp, or anything that deserves more than a bed of ice. (via Dancing Spoon)

Updated Apr 10, 2008

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Ice Cream Sandwich Molds

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Give the kids a fun summertime activity that ends with a well-earned snack. Tovolo's set of three icon ice cream sandwich molds includes a red heart with an "xoxo" inscription, a blue star with tiny star accent, and a dotted green "squircle." These colorful tools transform basic ingredients into yummy treats in just a few easy steps. (via The Kitchen Store at Dancing Spoon)

Updated Dec 29, 2007

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Dancing Spoon - Global 7-Inch Santoku Knife

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Japan's Global knives have created quite a stir in the culinary world, challenging the old orthodoxy that a knife blade needs to be both heavy and thick, with a bolster for proper balance. In contrast, Global blades are ground and hand-sharpened to a long point, not a bevel, creating a wickedly-sharp straight edge that's actually visible to the naked eye. (via The Kitchen Store at Dancing Spoon)

Updated Dec 29, 2007

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La Pavoni PG-16 Romantica 16-Cup Espresso Machine, Brass

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Make coffee like a true barista, "pulling" an espresso with a lever instead of punching a button and relying on an automatic pump's whims. By forcing water through the coffee yourself, using the lever to precisely control speed, you get the full flavor and thick cap of crema that are the hallmarks of a perfect espresso.

It's got a pressure gauge and burnished brass housing, polished wood handles, and a steam-control knob, this machine looks like it's from the 19th century, but it operates with 21st-century reliability.

"Pulling an espresso the old-fashioned way is enormously gratifying, and the video that accompanies this machine will teach anyone the skills needed to become a true barista. This machine will look gorgeous in your kitchen and is sure to please even your most gastronomically correct friends." --Fred Brack (via The Kitchen Store at Dancing Spoon)

Updated Dec 5, 2007

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MIU Stainless-Steel 7-Piece Measuring Cup Set

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How do you measure 1/8 or 2/3 of a cup? Simple: this 7-Piece Measuring Cup Set! These straight-sided cups are heavier, sturdier, and much better looking than most measuring cups. "These are measuring cups for a lifetime, at a reasonable price." (via The Kitchen Store at Dancing Spoon)

Updated Dec 5, 2007

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Zyliss Palm-Held Pizza Slicer

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Pizza cutter with style! The grip applies direct pressure and is really "easy to drive." Go beyond pizza: you can also use it for cutting brownies, cakes, pastry dough and rolled cookies. It can be used for right or left-handed people and easily comes apart for dishwasher-safe cleaning. ( (via The Kitchen Store at Dancing Spoon)

Updated Dec 5, 2007

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Cuisinart BRK-200 Brick Oven Deluxe, Stainless Steel

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Real bricks inside! This restaurant-quality traditional brick oven with industrial styling and three cooking options has 1700 watts of power, and it will reach restaurant temperatures of 500 degrees...if you're looking for a powerhouse on the countertop, this is it! It's gotten great reviews too. Found here at $210.89 (via Kitchen Store at Dancing Spoon)

Updated Oct 24, 2007

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