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Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual

Michael Pollan, a trusted resource for food-related issues, offers this indispensable guide for anyone concerned about health and food.

Simple, sensible, and easy to use, Food Rules is a set of memorable rules for eating wisely, many drawn from a variety of ethnic or cultural traditions. Whether at the supermarket or an all-you-can-eat-buffet, this handy, pocket-size resource is the perfect guide for anyone who would like to become more mindful of the food we eat.

English Cheese Assortment

England is a land well suited to dairy farming. Its territory is relatively flat, thus good for grazing, and it has plenty of rainfall. This country produces over 500 distinct types of cheese, including the four we are featuring in this English Cheese Assortment.

• Denhay Mature Cheddar – Arguably the world’s most famous cheese name, Cheddar is an authentic English cheese that has been copied all over the world. If you have never tasted authentic English Farmhouse Cheddar, you are in for a wonderful surprise. (8 oz.)
• Royal Blue Stilton – How could such an assortment not include England’s beloved blue cheese? Creamy, tangy and eminently satisfying, our Royal Blue Stilton is perfect as a snacking cheese or as an ingredient. (8 oz.)
• Sage Derby – Don’t be afraid of the green! Pulverized sage leaves are mixed with water then added to the curd of Derby cheese to create this striking example of English cheesemaking ingenuity. Mild and herbaceous, Sage Derby is the ultimate party cheese. (8 oz.)
• Cotswold – Also known as “Pub Cheese,” Cotswold is the name given to this hearty cheese that combines Double Gloucester with flavorful bits of chive and onion. A harmonious blend of mellow, crumbly cheese and powerful vegetables, Cotswold is a terrific complement to the softer, more mild flavors on your cheese board. (8 0z.)

Assortment includes four 1/2 pound cuts of cheese.

Plush Sushi

When hungry Japanese teddy bears have rumbly tummies their dining options are limited. They could snack on stuffed Hello Kitties or furry Domo Kuns, but that doesn’t make a meal. We’ve offered plush zombies, but the teddy bears rejected these because the undead give them indigestion.

Then we hit on the perfect food for stuffed bears… Plush Sushi! The cuddly texture and cute faces of these oversized sushi have our teddy bears salivating with anticipation. Choose from classic shrimp, tasty tuna, rosy salmon roe, or palate cleansing wasabi and ginger. All are huggable and beg for your love, just buy a few extras if you have a lot of teddy bears in your home.

Wimmeley PD601 PizzaDome Portable Italian Pizza Oven

A great gift for pizza lovers! Enjoy authentic brick-oven taste just like at an old-fashioned pizzeria with this portable pizza oven. The compact unit can be used on a countertop or table and provides a fun and entertaining way to gather with friends and family. It heats up in about 15 minutes, without the use of open flames, and features a handmade natural-clay dome that retains and circulates heat for even cooking.

Simply roll out homemade or store-bought pizza dough, cut personal-sized pizzas (4-1/2 inches per pizza) using the included dough cutter, and place the precut dough onto one of the six included high-quality stainless-steel spatulas. Then add chopped veggies, mounds of cheese, or any other favorite topping, and slide the pizza into the oven.

Pizzas bake up sizzling and golden brown in about six to eight minutes. Six openings allow for making up to six personal brick-oven pizzas at a time or choose to create calzones, bruschetta, cookies, and more. The dome wipes clean with a damp cloth, and the spatulas, cooking plate, and cutter should be hand-washed with a rough sponge. A detailed cookbook with great-tasting recipes and instructions come included. The portable brick oven measures 16 by 16 by 10 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.