01.26.09
Posted in Cooking, Edible Gifts, Gifts under $40, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, International Grocers, Practical Gifts, Romantic Gifts, Valentines for Her, Valentines for Him at 12:27 am by Deb Savvy
Does your Valentine love to cook? If you and your sweetheart are foodies who enjoy cooking together, a selection of herbs, spices and other exotic elixirs makes for a fun, romantic and zesty Valentine’s gift.
For romantic occasions I like to combine a variety of hot and spicy flavors with some sweeter items.
And maybe just a touch of chocolate…
Create your own delicious recipe for romance…
The gift of gourmet grocery items is not only romantic, it’s practical and affordable. You can easily put together a lovely selection for under $40.
Looking for more for less? Visit our Gourmet Shop for the latest coupon codes, discounts, free gifts with purchase, exclusive offers, insider deals and other special offers from some of our favorites of the best gourmet food purveyors online.
We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best sources the web has to offer. Don’t miss out. Visit us often. Get more for less. Find exactly what you’re looking for at the best possible price. That’s what we’re all about.
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12.30.08
Posted in Aromatherapy, Coffee, Cooking, Groceries, Hard to Find Items, Health, Nutrition, Organics, Shopping Tips, Tea, Wellness at 9:57 pm by Deb Savvy
Our best bet for natural herbs of all kinds. Herbs for cooking. Herbs for healing. Herbs for aromatherapy. Herbal supplements. Herbal bath and body products. And more.
Kalyx.com Herbs & Foods 
features a full line of spices, teas, natural foods, essential oils, coffee and more.
Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best sources the web has to offer. Don’t miss out. Visit us often. Get more for less. Find exactly what you’re looking for at the best possible price. That’s what we’re all about.
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12.29.08
Posted in Cheese, Cooking, Dining, Entertaining, Gourmet Shopping, Party Planning at 5:15 am by Deb Savvy
All you have to do is stick it in the oven. Literally.
Baked Brie is an impressive, high-quality, gourmet appetizer that is perfect for winter entertaining. Delicious creamy Brie cheese is combined with specially seasoned fillings and wrapped in savory brioche dough and baked to perfection. Only reheating is necessary! It can be frozen until needed, or kept refrigerated for up to 45 days.
$18.65 at Cheese Supply where they’ve got over 700 different gourmet cheeses from which to choose!
Looking for more? Visit our Gourmet Shop Deals Page for the inside scoop on the latest coupon codes, discounts, private sales and exclusive promotions from our favorite online purveyors of all types.
Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best sources the web has to offer. Don’t miss out. Visit us often.
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12.17.08
Posted in Cooking, Kitchen, Storage at 4:15 am by Deb Savvy
Making a big batch of soup or stew in your slow cooker is a great idea – except that unless you’re feeding a crowd that soup or stew can get a bit boring.
Enter FoodSaver.com
. Systems like this are a fixture in most European kitchens, but for some reason we just don’t have the same interest in preserving our leftovers here in the US.
But a home vacuum packaging system from x is practical and economical. These days more than ever we’re all trying to save money. Not wasting food is a great way to start.
And here are a few more ways to save…
Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best stores. Don’t miss out.
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Posted in Cooking, Kitchen, Practical Gifts at 2:59 am by Deb Savvy
It’s been snowing like crazy here just about all day long and shows no signs of stopping. I’m cold. I’m tired. I’m hungry. I don’t want to leave the house. And I’ll be hungry again tomorrow. And I won’t want to leave the house then, either. Such a dilemma…
Not really! I’m going to load up my Crock-pot
slow cooker before I go to bed tonight and by the time I wake up I’ll have a nice huge pot of delicious split pea soup waiting for me. And then I’m going to load it up again – with a hearty chili.
What could be easier? I may never leave the house again.
This time of year, I always rediscover my c with absolute delight – like a little kid on Christmas morning. If you don’t have one, you might want to consider picking one up for yourself. It’s a great thing to have, especially in the winter. And if you have a friend who doesn’t have one – a Crock-pot makes a great gift.
Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best stores. Don’t miss out.
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09.13.08
Posted in As Seen on TV, Cooking, Gardening, Great Ideas, Groceries, Houseplants, Unusual Gifts at 5:56 am by Deb Savvy
Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the freshest tastes of summer. You can grow that summer freshness right on the kitchen counter. Salad greens. Herbs. Even fresh tomatoes. You can grow it all. Effortlessly. With the AeroGarden 
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It’s the first indoor smart garden. So easy to use that anyone, with or without gardening experience can grow lush, beautiful gardens right in your home! The built-in micro-processor automatically adjusts nutrient delivery and water flow and turns grow lights on and off to simulate the sun. The computerized AeroGarden tells you when to add water and nutrients. Try it for free and you could be enjoying fresh herbs and more in a few short weeks.
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07.26.08
Posted in Butcher Shop, Cooking, Coupon Codes, Fish and Seafood, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Shopping Tips, Specialty Grocers at 6:43 am by Deb Savvy
Whatever your rub, marinade or glaze of choice – when you’re grilling it’s all about the meat. For the best in gourmet meat, poultry and seafood, look no further than igourmet.com
, one of our favorite online gourmet grocery sources. Their fish selection is awesome. When it comes to poultry, fantastic chicken and poultry is barely the beginning. They’ve got quail, duck, goose, pheasant and lots more. Wonderful beef and lamb and a nice selection of game meats including ostrich and venison.
Everything is seal packed, flash frozen and shipped overnight to you for maximum possible freshness.
- Enter coupon code KJB5 at checkout to save 5% on your entire order. Valid until 9/30/2008.
If you are reading this after that date, click here for updated information.
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07.25.08
Posted in As Seen on TV, Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries at 6:35 pm by Deb Savvy
Last night I cooked dinner for some friends. It sounds like a selfless act but I had an ulterior motive. Their baby, Dude, is now 6 weeks old and I wanted to come over and see the bath-time show! Anyway, I talked my way in with a delicious meal of maple/soy marinated salmon and rice noodles with bok choy and peapods. (Beware of natives bearing gifts, yes?)
Anyway, the salmon is something I’ve made a bunch of times before, but I stressed over it yesterday, not really remembering how much soy sauce relative to how much maple syrup. And then I had a flash thought that maybe I had actually used teriyaki or tamari and not soy sauce at all. It turned out great and we had a wonderful meal and Dude put on a terrific show. Then I nearly fell off my chair in laughter when I got an e-mail this morning that the Barefoot Contessa Pantry
maple teriaki sauce was a featured product this month at StonewallKitchen.com
. I don’t think I’ll ever worry about making my own marinade again – not when it comes in one simple package. It’s easier and it’s actually less expensive given the current price of a really good bottle of maple syrup.
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07.22.08
Posted in Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Hard to Find Items, Hostess Gifts, International Foods, International Grocers at 3:49 am by Deb Savvy
With your own personal Spice Sage! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a gift appropriate for an at-home Iron Chef, you’ll find (literally) a world of spices from all over the world at MySpiceSage.com.
A family run gourmet business for over 80 years, MySpiceSage.com takes true pride in their premium spices. The site is more than just a shopping experience, they serve as your virtual guide into the exotic world of spices.
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07.14.08
Posted in Cooking, Groceries, Nutrition, Snacks at 6:16 am by Deb Savvy
The folks over at Vita Muffin are mixing it up for summer.
The New Golden Corn VitaMuffin Mix helps you create healthier versions of all those sweet & savory corn muffin recipes you love so much. Each all natural serving is only 100 low fat, low sodium calories. It also contains protein, fiber, and essential vitamins including thiamine, pantothenic acid, folate, and Vitamin C – making it a great “recipe” for healthy eating. Click through the link above to save 5% on your order.
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06.13.08
Posted in Appliances, Cooking, Discounts, Kitchen, Shopping Tips at 4:39 am by Deb Savvy
Making your own ice creams and sorbets is simple, economical and healthful. And now it’s even easier. No need for an ice cream maker or sorbetier, either.
Ice Cream Maker 
Convert any KitchenAid 
Stand Mixer into an ice cream maker! Offers the largest single bowl capacity in the industry. This Ice Cream Maker attachment makes frozen desserts and soft-serve consistency ice cream in 20-30 minutes. The dasher rotates inside the freeze bowl to spread, scrape, and mix the batter. 2-quart capacity Fits any Tilt-Head or Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer Includes: Freeze bowl, Dasher, Drive assembly, and Adapter ring. Fits only US 110 volt models.
$99.95 at KitchenAid .
Receive Up to $20 CASH BACK When You Purchase Select KitchenAid Countertop Appliances. 
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06.09.08
Posted in Appliances, Cooking, Fish and Seafood, Kitchen at 1:54 am by Deb Savvy
Back in the day, a Lox Box was a pretty popular fundraising event in my neck of the woods. Usually for a youth group or sports league – the kids would take orders in the neighborhood and deliver a Sunday brunch box that included lox, bagels, cream cheese. Maybe a tomato and an onion. Maybe a Sunday Times. Maybe a few little tchatkes. Nothing in the box was particularly delicious – mostly packaged stuff from the supermarket. But it was a fun idea and certainly added a little something to the day on which it arrived. But I’m not talking about that kind of Lox Box right now.
TheLoxBox.com The World’s First Home Lox-Maker
I’m talking about a magical box that allows you to make your own smoked fish right in your kitchen. Thrill your family with gourmet lox. Amaze your friends. The LoxBox is the first and only home lox-maker. It’s foolproof, easy and economical. You can make delcious lox and other gourmet smoked fish for a fraction of the price you’d pay at the market or deli. At only $29.95 it will pay for itself in just a few uses. And it’s made to your own special taste. Lox from the LoxBox is both heart-healthy and anti-arthritic with high concentrations of anti-oxidant omega-3 fatty acids.
The LoxBox Home Lox Maker is also a terrific gift.
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Posted in Cooking, Coupon Codes, Dining, Easy Gifting, Edible Gifts, Great Ideas, Health, Housewarming Gifts, Moving, New Baby, Nutrition, Sympathy and Condolence at 1:22 am by Deb Savvy
What would you say if you found out you could eat delicious gourmet meals at home, without the work? Sounds good. What if you could just heat those meals in your microwave and be dining on a delicious dinner in minutes? Sounds good, too. And what if those meals were healthy and nutritious? And what if you could create those meals to your own personal tastes – choosing your entree, vegetables and side dishes and exactly how your food is prepared? Sounds phenomenal, doesn’t it? And we’re not just talking broiled versus roasted, here. We’re talking about gourmet meals to suit just about any dietary restrictions or style preference. Diabetic meals. Meals for kids. Pregnancy meals. Low carb meals. Low sodium meals. Healthy meals. Meals to promote weight loss. And all of them are chef-prepared gourmet meals. Dine wisely with DineWise
It’s all possible – and for far less than you’d think it would cost. Especially when you can get as many as 12 meals for free with your purchase. That’s right – you many never cook again!
The gift of a delicious meal is the perfect thing for anyone who’s in the process of moving, having a new baby or going through another big life cycle event. If you’re too far away to bring over something you’ve cooked yourself, sending a heat and eat gourmet meal is the next best thing.
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06.04.08
Posted in Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, International Grocers at 6:13 am by Deb Savvy
Talk about perfect timing!
All grilling and barbecue sauces, rubs, marinades and more are on sale until June 30th at CyberCucina.com.
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05.22.08
Posted in Cooking, Coupon Codes, Father's Day, Gifts under $40, Personalized Gifts at 4:27 am by Deb Savvy
Looking for a fun gift for Father’s Day this year? How about a personalized barbecue branding iron? LOVE it!!!!! Dad can stamp his personal seal of approval on every steak and burger he grills this summer!
The xBarbecue Branding Iron ($39.95) is available at Personal Creations - Unique Personalized Gifts
, along with load of other unique and unusual personalized gifts for Father’s Day and just about any other occasion.
And don’t miss out on these great opportunities to save!
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05.16.08
Posted in Cooking, Kitchen, Outlet Shopping, Storage at 12:49 am by Deb Savvy
Barbecue season is finally upon us and FoodSaver.com
has what you need to keep your food fresh and delicious long after the last of the coals are extinguished.
Be sure to stop by their Outlet Store where you can take up to 60% off tons of their great products!
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05.14.08
Posted in Cooking, Discounts, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, Limited Time Offers at 8:51 pm by Deb Savvy
That’s right. May is mango month. At least it is at Stonewall Kitchen
, where their product of the month features the mango. Save 10% all month long – on mango chutney, mango preserves, mango grilling sauce, mango hot sauce and more. The featured product changes monthly and is always offered at 10% off. No coupon code required.
They’ve also got a great selection of recipes available – featuring their monthly product picks and everything else they sell.
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05.12.08
Posted in Appliances, Cooking, Fountains, Garden Decor, Kitchen, Outdoor Decor at 3:31 am by Deb Savvy
Memorial Day Weekend is less than two weeks away – now’s the time to gear up for the official kick off of barbecue season. When it comes to barbecue, Barbecues.com is a best bet.
Charcoal grills, gas grills, smokers, tools, accessories and more. Unbeatable selection, excellent customer service and unbelievable prices – And it doesn’t stop at grilling necessities either, they’ve got loads of outdoor furniture, outdoor lighting, statues, weathervanes, fountains, pool products, fireplaces, patio heaters, pest control products, mailboxes, hammocks & much more. Renowned brand names such as Weber, Brinkmann, DCS, Fire Magic, Frigidaire, Herbeau, Jobek, Kenroy, Murray Feiss, Mosquito Magnet, Tyndale, UniFlame, Brass Baron, Bradley Smoker, and many more.
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05.05.08
Posted in Beach and Pool, Cooking, Entertaining, Gifts under $20, Great Ideas, Hostess Gifts at 2:44 am by Deb Savvy
These mesh food covers are one of those ingenious things that you wish you’d known about sooner. And now that you do know – snatch them up now and make the most of the upcoming outdoor dining season.
Food covers mesh white s/3
What a clever way to keep your food protected at your next outdoor gathering! And a great hostess gift for a barbecue or pool party, too. The set of three nesting food covers sells for $12.98 at Lillian Vernon Online
where they’ve got all kinds of clever products sure to help you make the most of every backyard barbecue or day at the beach.
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05.02.08
Posted in Books, Cooking, Great Ideas, Mother's Day Gifts, Personalized Gifts, Unique Items at 5:45 am by Deb Savvy
Here’s a great Mother’s Day gift for any mom who enjoys cooking. Create a cookbook just for her at TasteBook.com 
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TasteBook.com is a one-of-a-kind site where it’s easy to create beautiful personal cookbooks delivered right to your door. You can:
- Upload your own recipes and photos
- Choose among 50,000+ recipes from Epicurious.com and other top food web sites
- Select a gorgeous cover design
- Create your own title
A terrific personalized culinary gift from TasteBook.com is wonderful for Mother’s Day and just as tasty for many other occasions, too. Save 20% on your order with the coupon code above. Valid through 7/31/2008.
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02.21.08
Posted in Barware, Cocktails, Cooking, Kitchen at 10:22 pm by Deb Savvy
Whether you’re shopping for home bar supplies like built in taps or a drop-in bar sink… shopping for serious kitchen hardware like a built in griddle or outdoor ice maker… searching for the best in chef’s knives and utensils…
You’ll find it all and more at kegworks.com
. For less than you’d expect to spend anywhere else. Don’t forget to check out their special deals – no coupon codes are required to save HUGE on specially selected items every single day.
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02.16.08
Posted in Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, International Grocers at 10:42 pm by Deb Savvy
One of my favorite things about shopping at StonewallKitchen.com
is exploring the official Product of the Month.
It’s always something wonderful, delicious, and just unusual enough to be intriguing without becoming challenging or ‘weird’. And it’s always 10% off for the entire month. AND they’ve always got tons of terrific FREE recipies and serving ideas featuring the monthly featured product.
YUM!
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02.11.08
Posted in Barware, China and Crystal, China and Dinnerware, Cooking, Coupon Codes, Dining Room, Kitchen, Tabletop at 9:40 pm by Deb Savvy
When it comes to cooking. Or serving. Or eating. Or drinking. It’s all more enjoyable with the proper gear. A great wine tastes better in the proper glass. A meal is easier to prepare when you’ve got the right tools – and even more delicious when attractively presented. In certain ways, great food IS all about the accessories.
Check out KlinQ.com 
for an extensive selection of unique, modern and exquisite kitchen and tableware products. Including luminous crystal, fine china, bold barware, innovative kitchen gadgets, top brand electrics and gourmet cookware products. And, of course, savvy shopping blog readers always have the inside scoop on how to get the best deal. Save 10% + Free Shipping – Coupon Code: KLINQ10 
Some excusions apply. Save 10% on just about everything they sell.
Be a savvy shopper. Visit us often at www.savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
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02.06.08
Posted in Cooking, Gourmet Shopping, Groceries, International Foods at 1:17 am by Deb Savvy
Foodies take note! This one’s for you. February is official Balsamic month at Cyber Cucina . Aged Balsamics and other vinegars are all on sale. All month long.
Balsamic vinegars and seasonings have been highly prized as excellent flavor enhancers for centuries. True balsamic vinegar is produced from grapes over an extended period of time and aged in barrels specifically used for that purpose. Up to 800 gallons of the crushed grapes (known as “must”) are required to produce just 30 gallons of balsamic vinegar. Each balsamic vinegar has been carefully selected from the finest imports to provide a true variety of choices based upon taste, aroma, color, and intended purpose. The Cyber Cucina Balsamic collection is comprised of world renown balsamics. Each vinegar has been carefully selected to enhance this collection. Here you’ll find a wide selection of traditional balsamic vinegars and seasonings.
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02.05.08
Posted in Cooking, Kitchen, Storage at 2:46 am by Deb Savvy
It doesn’t mean it’s not worth the trouble to cook. And there’s no need to cook single servings, either. Just cook up a batch of one of your favorites, and you can easily store away single servings to eat later. And all your foods can stay as fresh as they were the day you prepared them. For weeks and weeks!
I don’t know wny we don’t all have one of these systems.
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