Cooking unltd: For All Your Cooking, Culinary, and Kitchen Needs & Accessories
This photo featuring a lemon meringue pie was taken by photographer Karen Barefoot of Hollidaysbury, Pennsylvania.
Showcasing Cooking & ALL THINGS Culinary ... from Meal Planning to Setting the Table!
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Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Cook's Illustrated: For the serious cook ... featuring recipes, cooking techniques, and product and food recommendations exhaustively developed in their extensive Test Kitchen facility - the same kitchen featured on the cooking show, America's Test Kitchen.
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Art Culinaire: A hardbound, full-color periodical which, for the past twenty years, has served as an unparalleled showcase for the best and most visually arresting work of some of the world's greatest chefs.
BJ's: Probably America's favorite wholesale shopping club. Great for individuals, families, and small businesses (actually big ones too!). Not much you can't find here. And at great prices.
Bon Appetit: Long a beloved publication for food and entertaining ... filled with easy and delicious recipes, restaurant reviews, menus and tips for simple and stylish entertaining, and creative ideas for healthy and time-saving meals. You'll also read interesting features on wine and spirits, step-by-step instructions for preparing dishes, and travel articles about places of special note for those who love food! (Who else remembers Julia Child signing off from her show in the early sixties with ... Bon Appetit?! Just think what she started!)
Cuisine at Home: Offering a world of recipes, cooking tips and techniques, and step-by-step instructions that will ensure you get great results in the kitchen ... every time! "Fancy" cuisine made right at home.
EatingWell: A different kind of food magazine that really challenges the way you think about and approach food ... you'll find nutrition facts you can put to use immediately, great food features that make the connection between eating well and health and wellness, dazzling photography, and a wealth of delicious, healthful recipes that you will use time and time again.
Every Day with Rachel Ray: Experience Rachael's one of a kind, food lifestyle magazine ... it's fun and easy and filled with Rachael's great recipes and sunny-side-up secrets for getting the most out of life.
Fine Cooking: A publication full of proven recipes and inspired tips ... The beautiful photos and advice on techniques help you achieve delicious results every time.
Food and Wine: The food-lover's guidebook "du jour" for over 30 years. Each issue is filled with innovative recipes and colorful features on the latest trends shaping the international culinary world. In the pages of this publication, you'll take an armchair gastronomical journey around the world to meet some of the most renowned master chefs and food and wine critics. And then you'll be amply provided with knowledge and tips to recreate the same in your own kitchen and present it to your guests at your very own table.
Food Network Magazine: Favorite celebrity chefs and Network stars, featured restaurants, tasty and achievable recipes, great how-to techniques, food facts, and more ... everything you enjoy on your favorite Food Channel takes a step further in its print version ... delivered direct to your door! (Even the ads contain great recipes and tips!)
Gluten-Free Living: The only American magazine devoted to all aspects of living a gluten-free life. You'll find in-depth medical and research information as well as recipes, food tips, and lifestyle reports ... all written by professional journalists who follow a gluten-free diet themselves. Each issues contains features that walk you, the reader, through big life experiences with a gluten-free perspective - from dining in college, to maintaining a healthy pregnancy, as well as important daily matters such as decoding mystery ingredients and enjoying a night out with friends eating pizza.
Newegg.com: Every geek's favorite shopping site.. It's a guess, but an educated one and probably not too far off the mark. More recently, they've added to their inventory ... at this juncture, they've become a first rate one-stop shop for just about anything you could need or want.
Saveur: Forget about processed and refined foods, fast foods, foods out of a box made with ingredients you can't even pronounce ... here's a magazine dedicated to teaching you how to shop for, prepare, present, and eat healthy meals made from natural ingredients. Featuring primarily American fare with regards to recipes, as well as features on food history and lore, wine tips and vintners, restaurants here and abroad, and so much more. (A 2013 National Magazine Award Winner)
Wayfair: An absolute favorite ... no mater the style of your home, you will find the answer to every interior design and decorating challenging amongst this company's wares ... be it furniture or decorative accessories. I could (and you may) spend a whole day shopping this site ... either with a dedicated shopping list in hand or just to browse for ideas. Enjoy.
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Abe's of Maine: A Family Owned and Operated Camera Store (Other Consumer Electronics Also) for 35 Years. If You're Looking for the Personal Touch Online ... There's really not much that they don't have. So don't think it's strange if you see us recommending them where you least expect it!
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
Asian Food Grocer: Offering hard to find Asian food products ... from soup to main course ingredients ... snacks too. There starting to expand into other non-food product lines as well.
Best Buy: A FAVORITE consumer electronics purveyor ... they've got just about every electronic and digital gadget imaginable ... and MUCH, MUCH MORE (It's more like "what don't they have" ... and you can even order online and pick up your purchases at the store - for free! They also have in-store repair services ... think "Geeks" ... and more. They've even got a "spare parts" store ... check that out at Spare Parts unltd.com. This company has figured out how to do a "whole lot right".
Carol Wright Gifts: Carrying the same vast selection of items found in the original catalog ... the latest "As Seen on TV" products, housewares, bedding, kitchen aids, and garden accessories, as well as caftans, shoes, outerwear, and sleepwear for men & women and tons of kitschy, fun gifts and character items from yesteryear. Finally there's the great "Wright Price" Clearance section. Lots of Christmas gifts bought from Carol over the years!
Clean Eating: A publication dedicated to the how to of clean, wholesome eating and the healthful benefits to be gained from such a lifestyle change.
Cook's Country: A magazine dedicated to helping you serve up the very best in home-style country cooking! You'll find tons of recipes (even pull out recipe cards), grocery shopping tips, taste tests, kitchen equipment and appliance reviews, and ... no advertisements!
Cooking with Paula Deen: In the kitchen with Savannah's favorite culinary celebrity and hostess.
Kalyx: Kalyx is a neat and unusual destination that covers several distinct and diverse (distinct and diverse on steroids) niches, yet does them comprehensively. There probably is no more extensive resource on the planet for herbs (especially in bulk) and "natural food" products including homeopathic extracts (a bit pricey), nutritional supplements, natural therapies and remedies, etc. The same goes for Sports & Games ... an incredibly vast selection of every Sport and Game imaginable. Then there's the Personal Care, Kitchen and Housewares products (for personal and commercial varieties), Gardening and Hydroponics, and even Science (definitely geared to the teaching environment here) categories. An unusual site, but one you want to be sure to check out when you've either got lots of time to browse or quickly need something in a distinct category. A site that fills both leisurely and "gotta get it now" browsing methods.
KMart: Offering a wide range of merchandise from appliances, electronics, and toys to apparel, home decor, and sporting goods ... and much, much more. It would be hard for us to calculate the goods we've bought here over the years. Great stuff, great prices ... every once in a while the online customer service gets a bit flukey... What's neat ... they've still got their great layaway plan available online!
Kohl's: One amazing department store - if you put it in your home, on your body, or if it involves sports, play, or toys of any type, they've got it. (A hint ... if you are looking for counter or bar stools, this is probably the most extensive selection on the planet!)
La Tienda: "The Best of Spain" when it comes to gourmet food ... offering authentic Spanish and Latin American foods and gifts. They have this market very well covered ... more like "cornered".
Leekes: A leading regional upper-scale UK Department Store offering luxury furnishings; home & garden decorating accessories for the interior and exterior spaces, including garden decor; and even their own branded tableware, electrical appliances, and cookware. Not bad for a company that started out as a "smithy" well over a hundred years ago! Ships to the UK Mainland.
Louisiana Cookin': The only magazine devoted to Louisiana's love of good food ... Presenting local cooking traditions in a fun, informative, and colorful style, along with the recipes that make food an everyday "affair" in Louisiana! From traditional to contemporary and even to "lost" Louisiana recipes and culinary traditions, you'll find tons of info on delicious foods, mouth-watering recipes, unique cooking styles, famous restaurants, fantastic cookbooks, and more. Bring a bit of Louisiana cooking into your kitchen!
Macy's: And yes ... it is still magical ... even after all these years. Another beautifully organized "department store" with a vast array of goods. Almost as much fun to shop online as at 34th Street! At least you don't have to deal with the crowds!
Martha Stewart Living: Created by the famous doyenne of everything "home & garden" and bringing you creative ways and encouraging you to celebrate the simple things of everyday life, such as gardening, entertaining, renovating, cooking, and decorating. (Winner of the 2013 National Magazine Award for General Excellence)
Northern Tool: If it has anything to do with tools, heavy and industrial equipment, construction and contracting needs for professionals or do-it-yourselfers ... you'll find it here. If it has to do with supporting "home and hearth infrastructure" or various kinds of commercial industry ... you'll also find it here. Along with much, much more. A merchant that has always amazed with the breadth of its offerings across multiple categories! And ... be sure and check out their NEW "Big Deals of the Week" feature.
Panasonic: Long and still a favorite when it comes to consumer electronics of almost any variety ... for both performance and reliability. You'll find the full gamut .... from LCD TVs, digital cameras, and home entertainment components to home appliances and personal care products ... and much, more more.
The Country Store: The All-American General Store ... Online and At Your Fingertips ... featuring apparel, decor, books, jewelry, music, and just all kinds of other wonderful specialty items. Ladies, you are going to spend the afternoon here ... maybe put some cider on the stove to get in the "Country Store" mood. (BTW: They also have a super collection of plus sizes.)
Whatever Works: Your Favorite Home & Garden Solutions Catalog is now online ... Featuring a whole collection of clever home, garden, and personal products that solve everyday problems and enhance the quality of your family's (and your pet's) life ... indoors and out. (They've even got the pest control thing figured out!)
PotsAndPans: One of the leading onine factory-authorized cookware outlets ... offering a stable of widely recognized cookware brands including Circulon, Anolon, Farberware, Rachael Ray, Paula Deen, Bonjour, SilverStone, Kitchenaid cookware, etc ... at closeout and overstock prices.
Quill.com: Offering the full gamut of office supplies and equipment ... an online favorite.
Sears: What started as your favorite catalog store has survived to become a giant retailer - 2,300 Sears branded and affiliated stores across the US and Canada - of all your "home, hearth, and garden needs" including apparel, appliances, tools, and automotive products. We may take them for granted, but there isn't much they don't have across all niches ... all displayed across an organized, easy to navigate site.
KitchenAid: The official online store of all your favorite KitchenAid countertop appliances ... from stand mixers (couldn't live without it) and coffee makers to hand mixers and toasters.
Shopko: Offering a Real Online Smorgasbord of Products and Brands (They've Been Doing It Offline Since 1962). A huge selection ... everything from "Minions" to Mach-speed Tablets!
Simple & Delicious: In each issue, you'll find 150+ fail-proof, easy-to-fix (mouthwatering!) meal ideas for busy people (like you!) plus time-saving kitchen tips! You're just gonna love the helpful grocery lists and 30-minute meal ideas, as well as "insider" secrets from their Test Kitchen for speedy shopping, simple storage, and quick prep. From the folks at Taste of Home.
SousVide Supreme: Finally, a sous-vide cooker for home use ... the world's first water oven for the home kitchen.
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
Taste of Home: It's hard to remember when this magazine wasn't a part of our cooking and recipe lexicon...
Taste of the South: The South has always set itself apart with cuisine as rich in tradition as it is in taste. Here you'll be participating in a celebration of the culinary heritage of the South, while at the same time learning what goes into the makings of traditional, distinctively Southern meals!
