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Let's face it, Espresso makers don't tend to be the most subtle or easy store of the kitchen gadgets, so why bother trying to hide it away at all? Especially when it has sleek, black housing that looks this good.

Don't go out for anymore $11 coffee drinks. Stay at home and pull your own perfect espressos. This easy to use machines makes espresso, cappuccino, lattes and long crema coffees in just 60 seconds. The LED displays in seven languages and tells you brew strength from mild to normal to strong, the cup size you're brewing, and will even help you select a standard or robust aroma.    

"*  64 ounce removable water container with water filtration system    * 8 ounce bean container     * 8-step programming dial (Filter, Hardness, Aroma, Auto-Off, ML./OZ., Rinse, Stats, Language)     * 8-digit LED display     * Stainless steel ThermoBlock system (no purging): water and coffee never come in contact with aluminum     * Power: 1450 watts and 18-bar pump delivers hot crema-rich coffees     * LED display visible from all angles     * Seven languages available     * Illuminated chrome plated control dial     * Two step pre-infusion for maximum aroma     * Cup size selector from 1 ounce to 8 ounce (16 ounce for 2-cup button)     * Height adjustable dual coffee spouts     * Commercial grade, solid-steel conical burr grinder with 6 fineness settings     * Grinds from 5 to 15 grams of coffee for any coffee strength     * Three coffee strength settings (Mild, Normal, Strong) and two aroma settings (Standard, Robust)     * Separate ground coffee funnel     * Unlimited hot water and steam output, programmable     * Automatic cleaning cycles for all functions     * Patented water filtration system     * Made in Switzerland     * Measures 11 by 13-3/5 by 17 inches     * One-year limited warranty"

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If you've never tried a deep fried turkey what are you waiting for. Don't be afraid that it will be too much mess and work. It's really not that bad, and it tastes delicious! No more dried out, overcooked meat at Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter, just moist, scrumptious turkey.

You can have an entire turkey prepared in minutes, not hours, and the fryer comes with accessories for cooking other foods as well. There's a 10-quart fry pot for frying chicken or fish, plus a large steam/boil basket perfect for boiling seafood and vegetables. The fryer is made of commercial-grade aluminum and cast iron, and has legs designed for maximum stability. So give it a try...it'll be Thanksgiving before you know it...then Christmas after that...

"Other useful features include a 10-PSI regulator, a vented lid, as well as a 1-ounce trial seasoning injector and a 3.2-ounce seasoning sample. The pot measures approximately 18-1/2 inches tall by 14-1/2 inches wide with a 16 by 16 by 12-inch tall burner. A perfect addition to outdoor entertaining, the CSA-certified cooking system offers a fun and delicious new way to cook the Thanksgiving turkey or prepare food for any gathering."

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Condo and apartment dwellers rejoice, here's a grill that's perfect for your limited outdoor spaces. This portable propane gas grill by Weber measures 28.3 x 15.9 x 15.2 inches, weighs only 29 pounds, but offers you 189-square-inches of cooking area.    

The cooking area is heated by an 8,500-BTU stainless-steel burner, so this compact grill has lots of heat. There's push-button ignition and an adjustable burner valve with a high-quality regulator making it easy to control the heat. The unit's cooking grates are porcelain-enameled cast-iron, and there's even a drip pan for easy clean up.

"Other highlights include a flavorizer system integrated into the cooking grate, a removable catch pan, and a large weather-resistant lid handle. The grill operates on a standard 14.1- or 16.4-ounce propane cylinder. Propane does not come included, but Weber does enclose a Weber Q cookbook of recipes and inspiration. The grill measures 16 by 27 by 23-1/2 inches with the lid open and carries a five-year limited warranty." 

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Want to really impress your friends the next time you have them over to your place? This Giant Martini Glass Chiller is all it will take. Everything about this giant party prop oozes cool.

Think Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and James Bond. This Chiller gives off a 40's and 50's lounge vibe and is reminiscent of classic burlesque shows. But we don't recommend that your friends get in the glass. It measures 36" high and has a diameter of x 19".

"Giving new meaning to the term "holding one's liquor", this 36" tall Martini glass keeps up to four bottles of spirits and wine chilled and within easy reach. Skillfully crafted from high-quality 3/16" acrylic, it resembles fine crystal, but insulates better than glass or metal, so beverages stay cool longer with less condensation, and it won't shatter, dent or become tipsy, even when fully loaded."

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

These fabulous Dominico Wine Stoppers have been inspired by ancient Italian glass blowing techniques. They've been hand crafted with authentic metals and stainless steel bases.

The stoppers are sold in sets of 2, 4, 8, and 12 in assorted colors and shapes. They're a great way to add a bit of color to your dinner table. These stoppers would look great set on a window sill when not in use. 

Check price and availability at My Secret Pantry.

  Simply pass your hand in front of this soap dispenser, and an infrared sensor detects the proximity of your hands, dispensing the perfect amount of soap onto them.

You don't have to touch a pump or handle, so there's no chance of cross-contamination from foods like chicken. The dispenser has a built-in 20-second timer that illuminates the acrylic reservoir to remind you how long to wash your hands. The dispenser holds up to 14 oz. of your favorite soap, sanitizer, or lotion.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

This stylish purse wine tote is just the start of this fun tote and coaster set. The coasters slip onto the bottom of your drink like a little (and stylish) sandal. This means you can walk all over your fabulous home and not put any water marks on you fabulous furniture because your coaster will be strapped onto your drink.

The different styles will also make it easy to distinguish your glass from everyone else's. The set comes with 2 bright and stylish assorted Too Haute coasters and the purse tote in your choice of aqua or pink tote with matching coasters. This would make a great gift for a friends as well as for yourself.

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

This R2-D2 Peppermill is a wonderful kitchen accessory for anyone looking to spice up their kitchen or anyone who collects Star Wars memorabilia. (Or any one who like R2, and really, who doesn't.)

Just twist R2's head and out comes the pepper right onto your food. This peppermill is a licensed Star Wars collectible, and he stands 4.75" tall.

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This chic gadget shakes or stirs your martini until it reaches the optimal drinking temperature of 34° F. Now you can have martinis at home that even James Bond will approve of.   

The stainless steel shaker moves up and down during the shake made, and gently rotates in stir mode. All the ingredients are perfectly combined in a mere 60 seconds.

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If wind could be changed to a liquid, this may just be what it would look like.

This tea set is made of lovely forest green Yxing clay, and the design is hard to describe, it's almost graceful, if a tea set can possess that quality.

Check price and availability at Tea Pot Mart.