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N.Y. Gourmet Housewares Show

Houghton Mifflin Books

Booth #3211-3213

Houghton Mifflin Books, Boston, introduces The Gourmet Cookbook edited by Ruth Reichl. To create this cookbook, Gourmet's editor-in-chief and her staff sifted through more than 50,000 recipes from Gourmet's test kitchens, food writers and chefs and magazine's readers. All recipes have been tested and retested.

Each chapter has an introduction by Reichl and headnotes, information about ingredients and techniques, tips from Gourmet's test kitchens and an extensive glossary. The Gourmet Cookbook, which has more than 1,000 pages, has a suggested retail price of $40.

Contact Houghton Mifflin at 800-597-6127 or visit www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com.

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Sassafras Enterprises

Booth # 3501

Sassafras Enterprises, Chicago, introduces an addition to its Kid's Baking Kit line, The Fairy Princess Magic Cookie Kit. This mini kit includes a sugar cookie mix that turns pink, pink frosting, opalescent sprinkles, a star shaped cookie cutter, a rhyming recipe card and a magic wand for the little Princess to cast her magic spell. All items are packaged in a clear, reusable vinyl tote bag .

This mini kit will retail for $12.50.

Contact Sassafras at www.sassafrasenterprises.com or call 800-537-4941.

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Front of the House

Booth # 3123, 3125 and 3127

Front of the House introduces more than 150 new tableptop products. One of its gourmet kitchenware items is bamboo steak picks. A bag of 100 has a suggested retail of $11. Contact Front of the House, Miami Shores, Fla., at 305-757-7940.

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Silvermark

Booth #3506-3510

Silvermark, New York, introduces the Mince & Chop, its new kitchen tool inspired by its flagship product the Toss & Chop. The Mince & Chop is designed to finely chop and mince small foods such as garlic, shallots, nuts, herbs and spices, right in a small prep bowl. The liquid ingredients can then be added, making the Mince & Chop ideal for creating salad dressings, marinades and sauces. It has a suggested retail of $14.99.

Contact Silvermark at 800-231-4114 or visit www.silvermk.com.

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Lainson & Goodnow

Booth # 3239

Lamson & Goodnow, Shelburne Falls, Mass., presents the Shelburne Set -a pair of salt and pepper mills from the Grind. The acrylic body lets users see the contents as well as the internal stainless steel mechanism. The pepper and salt mills are 5.5 inches tall and just over 1-inch in diameter. The spring action press on the top of each mill is designed for one-handed use. The Shelburne Two-Piece Set retails for $28. For more information, call Lamson & Goodnow at 800-872-6564 or visit www.lamsonsharp.com.

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Red and White Kitchen Co.

Booth #3328

Red and White Kitchen Co., Mount Kisco, N.Y., introduces one of four new spring 2005 designs in its value line. Lucky Ducks is printed on a 100 percent cotton flour sack, 17-inch x 24 inch, with an s hook attached. Suggested retail is $4.99. Contact Red and White Kitchen Co. at 877-914-7440.

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Picnic Time

Booth #3317- 3319

Picnic Time introduces two new items. The Corsica is an insulated wine and cheese basket. It holds two bottles and comes gift boxed. It has a suggested retail of $29.99. Also new is Encore, a premium insulated wine tote with a clamshell opening. Its drawer contains a corkscrew and stopper. It comes gift boxed and has a suggested retail of $39.99. Both will be available Nov. 1.

For more information, contact Picnic Time, Moorpark, Calif., at 888-742-6429 or customerservice@picnictime.com.

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Tropical Silver

Booth # 3131

Tropical Silver, Naples, Fla., introduces a line of serveware and tableware combining pearl and sterling silver.

The shells from Australian and Tahitian South Sea pearl farms have been polished and surrounded in sterling silver. The plates and dishes rest upon silver feet. Exotic woods, coral, and other shells are used with sterling slver to create serving pieces, flatware, napkin rings, candle holders, bowls and chalices.

The Tropical Silver line has a suggested retail of $50 to $150.

For more information, contact Tropical Silver at 239-596-1097.

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SiliconeZone

Booth #3338-3340

SiliconeZone, New York, combines two hot materials: bamboo and silicone to create very stylish and high performing kitchen spatulas and cooking spoons. The new durable, silicone spats and spoons feature bright colored silicone heads that can take the heat up to 900 degrees.

The 11.75-inch bamboo handles are long enough to keep a cook's hands clean when turning or folding foods.

The spatula heads feature colorful food-grade silicone in five cool colors: orange ice, lemon ice, watermelon, green apple and blueberry. The spatulas and spoons won't discolor or absorb food odors and although durable, the silicone won't mar, scratch or damage the surface of nonstick, stainless or copper bowls or pans.

The bamboo/silicone spatulas retail for about $5.75 and the bamboo/silicone cooking spoons retail for about $7.25. For more information, call SiliconeZone at 212-997-9591.

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Swissmar Booth # 37Z3-3725

Swissmar, Niagra Falls, N.Y., introduces several new products including the Peugeot Florae pepper mill, shown above. It features a locking mechanism to set the preferred grind. The mechanism has a lifetime warranty.

It is available in Natural and Chocolate and in two sizes-8.75 inch and 12 inch. Suggested retail prices are $65 and $90, respectively.

Also new is the Vendôme Guérande Wet Salt Mill for wet sea salt. The spiral mechanism prevents salt crystals from gathering. Available in Natural and Chocolate , it has a suggested retail of $40.

Also new is the Amore Chocolate Fondue Set. Four Bamboo Cutting Boards are also being introduced. The grass surface is is available in a large paddle, small paddle, carving board and sandwich board.Suggested retail ranges from $15 to $20. Silicone spatulas are also new.

Swissmar is also adding three Raclette Grills at the New York Gourmet Housewares Show.

Contact Swissmar at 87-SWISSMAR.

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Vita-Mix Corp. Booth #3Z09

Vita-Mix Corp. introduces the Professional Series, a new line of blenders-in silver, red and black. Features include a powerful 2+ peak horsepower motor, a variable speed dial for total blade speed control, and a 7-year warranty. The container has a 64-ounce capacity . A recipe book with more than 300 professional chef recipes is included. It comp\es packaged in a four-color merchandiser box.

The professional blenders will be available in January 2005 and will have a suggested retail price of $499. For more information, contact Vita-Mix Corp., Cleveland, Ohio, at 440-235-4840.

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Cheers!

Cackalacky Condiment Co. introduces Beer-B-Q an all-natural dry blend of malted barley, cascade hops, and unique seasonings intended to be used on everything you grill or barbecue.

For more information, contact Cackalacky, Chapel Hill, N.C., at 919967-4992.

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Sweet, new look

The Savannah Cookie Co., division of Savannah Cinnamon & Cookie Co., Savannah, Ga., introduces new packaging and names for its collection of Southern inspired gourmet cookies and biscuits.

Savannah-based Applegate Design was the design firm used to create the new look. However, the entire company staff was tapped to help develop new whimsical names for the treats, which include: Butter Pecan Sweet Magnolias-delicate, Southern wedding cookies that are dusted with confectioner's sugar.

Mama Slappin' Shortbread-a classic recipe cookie with a pinch of Southern attitude.

Miss Biddy's Benne Babies-traditional Savannah Benne Wafers made with real benne seeds. Triple Chocolate To-Die-Fors-loaded with three kinds of chocolate and walnuts. Key Lime Sublimeys-cookies with the taste of Key Lime Pie. High Falutin' Cheddars with aged cheddar cheese, spices and benne seeds.

Hoot n' Holler Cheddar Poppers have cayenne and Tabasco sauce.

The Savannah Cookie Co. cookies are available in two sizes -7-oz gift boxes and the 3.5-oz gift basket cartons. For more information contact Savannah Cookie Co. at 800-288-0854 or visit www.savannahcinnamon.com.

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