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Their multifunctionality is remarkable. From toasting, baking, and broiling to grilling, sautéing, and searing, tabletop grills, toasters, and toaster ovens have proven to customers that their presence in the kitchen is just as important as coffeemakers or even conventional ovens. »

From the unveiling of the first "Food Processor" at the National Housewares Exposition in Chicago in 1973 by Carl and Shirley Sontheimer sprung the entire phenomenon. That first glimpse of the multifunctional small electric and its subsequent promotion by the likes of James Beard, Julia Child, Craig Claiborne, Jacques Pépin, and Helen McCully changed the food processor from a luxury item into a worthwhile investment for serious home cooks. »

To better market your tabletop department, you have to anticipate the curve. To accomplish this, you need to be acutely aware of the trends influencing how consumers set their tables at home, which cuisines will affect their accessory choices, and how their entertaining plays out in this category »

Since Americans are cooking and entertaining friends in their kitchens more often than in recent years, the appearance of those kitchens has become paramount. Two of the keys to a pristine, yet welcoming appearance are hygiene and organization. »

What are the best-dressed chefs wearing these days? How about the best-dressed kitchen? If you don't know the answer, you're missing out on a fast-growing gift category perfect for the gourmet specialty store. »

Summertime 2002 is all about 'cool' both in temperature and temperament. Americans, traditionally passionate about outdoor entertaining, are expected to bring the $3 billion patio/barbecue category to new heights. »

While opinions vary as to what constitutes the perfect breakfast food, the breaking of the fast remains a popular meal throughout the world. What are you doing to capture your share of the breakfast business?  »