Page 7 - Last Minute Gift Guide 2014
P. 7
CIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE MORNING CALL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014 7
Cutlery a sharp buy for family, friends
F rom kitchen to heavier, fortified steel, can pretty much do any- blade. To protect your Courtesy of Jordan Coffey
campfire, a well- “which I prefer,” he says, thing with it. I use a simple investment, Coffey says,
chosen knife used and Japanese knives are knife, flat, no pivot, in the make sure you sharpen a You get what you pay for when you buy a knife, says chef Jordan
correctly makes lighter and softer, which $100 to $200 range.” blade correctly, at the right Coffey.
short work of every cutting makes them more durable angle, with the right tool.
function. But if you take a but “easier to screw up -- That doesn’t exactly “Watch a YouTube how-to
look at the options and over-sharpen, wear down, narrow the field way down, video to put a proper edge
prices these days, you just ruin the edge angle. For though. For more informa- on a knife,” he says.
might decide to skip it home use, the integrity of a tion, both Consumer Re-
again this gift-giving sea- good quality German knife ports and America’s Test Then, once you have
son and stick with what will be easier to maintain.” Kitchen provide excellent hand-washed, air-dried and
you already wield. online information about carefully stored your great
Coffey does occasion- brands and styles, includ- new knives, gather up the
What to do? For help, ally go to a big-box kitch- ing such features as edge old favorites and put them
we turned to Chef Jordan en store to purchase a angles, composition of the in their new home -- with
Coffey of American Har- knife, but, he says, “I get steel, grip material and the camping gear.
vest Eatery, who advises the ones in the glass case, design, blade shape and
shoppers first of all to sold individually, not the tang (basically, how much For more information,
purchase a knife made of sets in boxes on the shelf.” blade is in the handle -- the visit americanharvesteate-
high-quality steel. “Most more the better), balance ry.com, www.consumerre-
chefs use German or Japa- To get started, Coffey and bolster, price and ports, or click the “Equip-
nese knives,” he says. He recommends an 8- or 10- more. ment Reviews” tab at
recommends Forschner inch chef’s knife. “I have americastestkitchen.com to
(now part of Victorinox), nine or 10 knives for bon- Ultimately, the choice watch the current season’s
Wusthof or Shun brands. ing, fileting, paring and so comes down to personal four-minute chef’s knives
on, but the chef’s knife is preference, usage require- video.
Typically, German the one you have to have. ments, hand size and will-
knives are made of hard, If you have the skills, you ingness to maintain the DiAnne Crown/
Creators.com
Take the gamble out of decor gifts Tickets Make Great Gifts!
By Laura Pearson and your nearest antiques mall set of beautiful salad serv- zines, store coasters/re- Sister Act
Cindy Dampier or thrift shop, where kitch- ers, plus a new, modern mote controls, display
Tribune Newspapers en items with vintage style bowl in a great color). flowers or candles and Fri., Jan. 30
are yours for the picking. more.
Giving the gift of home Living-room chic 7:30 PM - $60/$55
decor can be a bit of a gam- Focus on items in abun- A gift that lands in the Bedroom comfort
ble. But these three ideas dant supply. Serving pieces Nothing pulls a winter- Sponsored by Strahman Valves,
will more than cover your such as platters frequently living room has to be a Bazzini and Abundant Graces
bases. end up in thrift stores, as looker. Our tip? Go for a time bedroom together like
does glassware. Look for modern tray. a soft, cozy blanket. And Butz Celebrates Broadway
Vintage for kitchens interesting details that an investment in quality Performance Series
If you have a great cook make a piece stand out. Choose something bedding is something that
simple but beautiful, so can be appreciated again Jekyll & Hyde
to buy for, you’re lucky in Explore ideas beyond that it mixes easily with and again — it’s a treat A Frank Wildhorn
more ways than one — an the original use of an item. any interior. Any of Ales- that’s an actual life-chang- and Leslie Bricusse musical
avid cook can be an easy- A cool, 1970s ice bucket si’s rectangular Vassily er.
to-please gift recipient. makes a fun cookie jar. trays ($160 to $225 at Wed., March 25
The simplest gift? Amaz- Vintage items can also store.alessi.com) would Go for the upgrade. & Thu., March 26
ing ingredients from a become packaging for look right at home on a Choose a blanket in quality
gourmet shop or online smaller gifts — a teacup coffee table, side table or wool or organic cotton to 7:30 PM - $55/$50
source such as Dean & might be the perfect pack- ottoman. bring a hint of luxury into
Deluca (deandeluca.com) age for a small homemade the room. Sponsored by M&T Bank,Hotel Bethlehem,
or Blackberry Farm (black- treat. Emphasize utility. Feel Lehigh Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery,
berryfarm.com). But the free to point out that you Pick something that Vintage Restaurant, The Morning Call
added attraction of a one- Let a vintage item be a don’t expect your gift to be catches your eye, whether and Bazzini
of-a-kind touch is also easy launching pad for your gift left out on display, but a neutrals for a friend who
to achieve: Just head to idea, adding food items, tray is the perfect place to loves a calm palette, or a Guys & Dolls
special condiments, or set a drink, serve hors bold color for someone
other kitchenware (say, a d’oeuvres, stack maga- who likes it brighter. Wed., April 1
7 PM - $60/$55
Sponsored by
Lafayette Ambassador Bank,
Tribune Direct and
Morningstar Senior Living
Butz Celebrates Broadway
Performance Series
453 Northampton St., Easton, PA
610-252-3132 w 1-800-999-STATE
Order online www.statetheatre.org
GIFT CERTIFICATES
MAKE GREAT GIFTS
NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Allentown Symphony Orchestra
THE MIKADO
Albert Bergeret, conducting
SAT., JAN. 17, 2015
8:00pm
The Musical
SUN., JAN. 25, 2015 • 1:00 pm
KORESH
DANCE COMPANY
SATURDAY
JANUARY 31, 2015
8:00 PM
DUGGAN & MARCON
Cutlery a sharp buy for family, friends
F rom kitchen to heavier, fortified steel, can pretty much do any- blade. To protect your Courtesy of Jordan Coffey
campfire, a well- “which I prefer,” he says, thing with it. I use a simple investment, Coffey says,
chosen knife used and Japanese knives are knife, flat, no pivot, in the make sure you sharpen a You get what you pay for when you buy a knife, says chef Jordan
correctly makes lighter and softer, which $100 to $200 range.” blade correctly, at the right Coffey.
short work of every cutting makes them more durable angle, with the right tool.
function. But if you take a but “easier to screw up -- That doesn’t exactly “Watch a YouTube how-to
look at the options and over-sharpen, wear down, narrow the field way down, video to put a proper edge
prices these days, you just ruin the edge angle. For though. For more informa- on a knife,” he says.
might decide to skip it home use, the integrity of a tion, both Consumer Re-
again this gift-giving sea- good quality German knife ports and America’s Test Then, once you have
son and stick with what will be easier to maintain.” Kitchen provide excellent hand-washed, air-dried and
you already wield. online information about carefully stored your great
Coffey does occasion- brands and styles, includ- new knives, gather up the
What to do? For help, ally go to a big-box kitch- ing such features as edge old favorites and put them
we turned to Chef Jordan en store to purchase a angles, composition of the in their new home -- with
Coffey of American Har- knife, but, he says, “I get steel, grip material and the camping gear.
vest Eatery, who advises the ones in the glass case, design, blade shape and
shoppers first of all to sold individually, not the tang (basically, how much For more information,
purchase a knife made of sets in boxes on the shelf.” blade is in the handle -- the visit americanharvesteate-
high-quality steel. “Most more the better), balance ry.com, www.consumerre-
chefs use German or Japa- To get started, Coffey and bolster, price and ports, or click the “Equip-
nese knives,” he says. He recommends an 8- or 10- more. ment Reviews” tab at
recommends Forschner inch chef’s knife. “I have americastestkitchen.com to
(now part of Victorinox), nine or 10 knives for bon- Ultimately, the choice watch the current season’s
Wusthof or Shun brands. ing, fileting, paring and so comes down to personal four-minute chef’s knives
on, but the chef’s knife is preference, usage require- video.
Typically, German the one you have to have. ments, hand size and will-
knives are made of hard, If you have the skills, you ingness to maintain the DiAnne Crown/
Creators.com
Take the gamble out of decor gifts Tickets Make Great Gifts!
By Laura Pearson and your nearest antiques mall set of beautiful salad serv- zines, store coasters/re- Sister Act
Cindy Dampier or thrift shop, where kitch- ers, plus a new, modern mote controls, display
Tribune Newspapers en items with vintage style bowl in a great color). flowers or candles and Fri., Jan. 30
are yours for the picking. more.
Giving the gift of home Living-room chic 7:30 PM - $60/$55
decor can be a bit of a gam- Focus on items in abun- A gift that lands in the Bedroom comfort
ble. But these three ideas dant supply. Serving pieces Nothing pulls a winter- Sponsored by Strahman Valves,
will more than cover your such as platters frequently living room has to be a Bazzini and Abundant Graces
bases. end up in thrift stores, as looker. Our tip? Go for a time bedroom together like
does glassware. Look for modern tray. a soft, cozy blanket. And Butz Celebrates Broadway
Vintage for kitchens interesting details that an investment in quality Performance Series
If you have a great cook make a piece stand out. Choose something bedding is something that
simple but beautiful, so can be appreciated again Jekyll & Hyde
to buy for, you’re lucky in Explore ideas beyond that it mixes easily with and again — it’s a treat A Frank Wildhorn
more ways than one — an the original use of an item. any interior. Any of Ales- that’s an actual life-chang- and Leslie Bricusse musical
avid cook can be an easy- A cool, 1970s ice bucket si’s rectangular Vassily er.
to-please gift recipient. makes a fun cookie jar. trays ($160 to $225 at Wed., March 25
The simplest gift? Amaz- Vintage items can also store.alessi.com) would Go for the upgrade. & Thu., March 26
ing ingredients from a become packaging for look right at home on a Choose a blanket in quality
gourmet shop or online smaller gifts — a teacup coffee table, side table or wool or organic cotton to 7:30 PM - $55/$50
source such as Dean & might be the perfect pack- ottoman. bring a hint of luxury into
Deluca (deandeluca.com) age for a small homemade the room. Sponsored by M&T Bank,Hotel Bethlehem,
or Blackberry Farm (black- treat. Emphasize utility. Feel Lehigh Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery,
berryfarm.com). But the free to point out that you Pick something that Vintage Restaurant, The Morning Call
added attraction of a one- Let a vintage item be a don’t expect your gift to be catches your eye, whether and Bazzini
of-a-kind touch is also easy launching pad for your gift left out on display, but a neutrals for a friend who
to achieve: Just head to idea, adding food items, tray is the perfect place to loves a calm palette, or a Guys & Dolls
special condiments, or set a drink, serve hors bold color for someone
other kitchenware (say, a d’oeuvres, stack maga- who likes it brighter. Wed., April 1
7 PM - $60/$55
Sponsored by
Lafayette Ambassador Bank,
Tribune Direct and
Morningstar Senior Living
Butz Celebrates Broadway
Performance Series
453 Northampton St., Easton, PA
610-252-3132 w 1-800-999-STATE
Order online www.statetheatre.org
GIFT CERTIFICATES
MAKE GREAT GIFTS
NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Allentown Symphony Orchestra
THE MIKADO
Albert Bergeret, conducting
SAT., JAN. 17, 2015
8:00pm
The Musical
SUN., JAN. 25, 2015 • 1:00 pm
KORESH
DANCE COMPANY
SATURDAY
JANUARY 31, 2015
8:00 PM
DUGGAN & MARCON
