Amazon.com Snowflake Box - $50

An essential starter kit for the aspiring chef. This complete cookware set from Tools of the Trade features classic stainless steel construction, providing great results for kitchen tasks big and small. Limited lifetime warranty.

Cuisinart's electric knife is really two knives in one with full-size interchangeable bread and carving blades in high-grade stainless steel. Knife handle is ergonomically designed to work comfortably when held in the right or left hand. Set comes with a becoming wooden butcher block storage unit with blade lock-ins for added safety. Includes 4-foot cord, one-touch on/off trigger and Cuisinart's 3-year warranty. Knife blades are dishwasher safe. Model #CEK-40.

Two-bike trunk rack with narrow frame configuration to fit wide variety of bikes

Fits regular trunks to square back SUV's and minivans

Coated S gutter hooks fit a wider range of vehicle trunk hinge lines

Bike hold-downs that separate and firmly hold bikes

4 Straps secure rack to vehicle

1- and 2-quart saucepans with lids, 3-quart lidded sauté pan, 6-quart lidded stock pot, open 8- and 10-inch fry pans

3-ply stainless steel and aluminum construction distributes heat evenly

Hollow, stay-cool handles riveted for strength, with hanging holes

18/10 stainless-steel interiors resist sticking, fine for metal utensils

Curved inner contour aids cleaning; wash by hand; lifetime warranty