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Editor’s Choice

By Anna Wolfe

Aladdin To-Go Tumbler
On a hot summer afternoon, I enjoy iced tea, or half-and-halfs—a half lemonade, half iced tea concoctions. The 16-ounce Aladdin To-Go Tumbler is perfect for those iced beverages on the go. The 16-ounce clear acrylic features a double-wall construction— so the exterior does not sweat. I can keep this safely stationed next to my laptop. This BPA-free cup includes a lid and straw, and is dishwasher-safe. Suggested retail price is $9.99. For more information, call 206-441-1400 or visit www.aladdin-pmi.com

Sir Francis Bacon Brittle
I am not a fan peanut brittle…Correction, I wasn’t until my friends at Cardullo’s insisted I take a sample when I told them of my love for all things bacon. It is true, bacon does make everything better. The combination of the smokiness of the bacon with the sweetness of the brittle will make you a bacon brittle convert as well. This is definitely worth seeking out. A new, chocolate covered version is also available. The 3-ounce box is definitely single-serve, and luckily there is an 8-ounce box available. Suggested retail prices are $6 and $16 respectively. Contact Sir Francis Bacon at 404-372-4485 or visit www.baconpeanutbrittle.com

Tyler Florence’s California Puttanesca Sauce
This pasta sauce, from the Tyler Florence West Coast Kitchen Essentials Brand, tastes surprisingly fresh for jarred sauce. Each 16.8-ounce jar has a suggested retail price of $7.50. Each of the line’s 17 items includes a recipes right on the label. I’ll definitely be stocking up on this one. For more information, call 888-627-2859 or visit tulocayandco.com.

Chef’N Switch It
This isn’t a new product, but it is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. This double-edged silicone spatula performs as a double scraper, is great for scrambling eggs or icing a cake. I have two, and I have given these away as stocking stuffers to all the cooks in my family. Suggested retail price is $9.95. For more information, call 206-470-4002 or visit www.chefn.com