Most coffee aficionados agree (myself included!) that french-pressed coffee is the way to go.

This 8-cup coffee press by Laroma is on sale right now at Macy’s for $14.99 (down from $40!) So you have no more excuses for bad coffee…

Chances are, you’ll be too lazy the morning after Valentine’s Day to make breakfast. No worries, though, because you have your secret weapon right here: Farmhouse Pancake and Waffle Mix, a special blend that includes buttermilk and malt powder for pancakes that taste deliciously homemade. $10.50 at Stonewall Kitchen »

Yes, candy is a classic Valentine’s Day gift, but I’m talking about really “classic” candy- the stuff you and I grew up with. From the 50’s through the 90’s, this is a Valentine’s gift idea that is just brilliant, if I do say so myself! KEEP READING »

Such bold, modern colors make it hard to believe this dinnerware was first created way back in 1936. Fiesta Dinnerware can make any table setting gorgeous- and it’s on sale right now! From $4.99 - 119.99 at Macys.com » (reg. $6.00 - 160.00).

New at Sur La Table is this eye-catching Red Ice Cream Maker from Cuisinart. Its shiny redness makes it a perfect Christmas present for any cook or ice cream lover.

Fully automatic (yay!), the ice cream maker creates 1½ quarts of frozen dessert (sorbets, sherbets, etc. as well as ice cream) and requires no chemicals, salt or ice.

Buy it for $59.95 (currently down from $110!)- and exclusively at Sur La Table: New & Exclusive Cuisinart Red Ice Cream Maker at Sur La Table - Special Offer