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The KitchenAid Artisan Design Series stand mixer in Evergreen brings undeniable beauty to any kitchen with its deep forest-green enamel and real walnut bowl. But don’t let its good looks fool you—this stand mixer is a kitchen workhorse. The bowl can handle up to nine dozen cookies at a time, and the 10-speed control provides settings from very slow to high. It also comes with a wire whip, flat beater and dough hook. •kitchenaid.ca
Make someone’s travel dreams come true with this Aluminum Carry-On Plus from Canadian travel heroes Monos. It’s not just good-looking; it’s crafted from anodized and electroplated aluminum with a refined brushed finish for travel longevity. It also has an adjustable telescopic handle with four height settings. The luxe anti-microbial quilted lining is made from recycled polyester, and there’s a built-in, removable compression pad with a zippered pocket for flat items. Yes, please, Travel Santa. •monos.ca
The new Modern Heritage collection from Le Creuset showcases the artistry and enduring style that have shaped the brand for 100 years. Drawing from their archives and utilizing French craftsmanship to add modern touches, Modern Heritage is a fresh twist on the iconic cookware. If you’re wondering where to start, the much-loved Dutch oven is indispensable, as is the braiser and the oval baker. Be warned that choosing a colour may take time—but you can’t go wrong with the classic Flame. •lecreuset.ca
At some point, every experienced home cook has found themselves wishing for just one extra burner. Enter the Smeg Portable induction cooker with external temperature probe and intriguing automatic programs like “barbecue” and “fry.” But they really had us with the “keep warm” function. Fun and useful. •smeg.com
This large Gyuto from Masashi Yamamoto encapsulates in one blade the myriad reasons why we are fans of his brand. The hand-forged knife shows the traditional technique passed down through his family. But it also displays the modern twists he’s added to that mix since setting out on his own in 2012: the blade is cast from SLD steel, has the hardness of carbon steel but with lower maintenance—a convenience further enhanced with a protective layer of stainless. • Knifewear.com
For the cook who has everything or the one just starting out. The Talisman of Happiness (Italian: Il Talismano della Felicità) by Ada Boni was first published in 1929, two years before The Joy of Cooking. Considered a national culinary bible in Italy, it contained 2,000 regional recipes for everything from antipasti to desserts. The first English edition features nearly 1,700 recipes, all carefully translated to preserve the spirit of the original. This perennial gift for Italian newlyweds worked for Marcella Hazan; think what it can do for you. •indigo.ca
Veuve Clicquot declares no more than two or three vintages per decade to be up to snuff for its ne plus ultra La Grande Dame—and the most recent, 2018, has just arrived on store shelves, in time for holiday festivities. If you enjoyed the 2015 (who didn’t) take note that this one is somehow better. 2018’s rainy winter and hot spring and summer has the 90 percent Pinot Noir (10 percent Chardonnay) blend showing its best, with conspicuous balance and freshness in its notes of lime, yuzu, pear, tonka bean, and a pervasive salinity. Don’t wait, drink now. Approximately $290. •veuveclicquot.com
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