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Maine Grilling Planks

Native Americans used cedar planks to retain moisture and impart flavor to the meat and fish they cooked. Their technique has since been rediscovered, and grilling planks are a familiar sight in cooking stores today. But our planks are different. This wood – with the bark still attached -- comes fresh from small family farms in coastal and central Maine. Most importantly, it is cut across the grain. Since the distinctive flavor of each wood species is contained in the cells that nourish the tree, cutting across the grain releases the flavors found in the cells. As a result, oval Maine grilling planks flavor food more effectively than the more common rectangular planks. And since our planks double as servers, you get extra credit for aesthetic presentation.

4 large cedar - $8.99

4 large maple - $8.99

4 large apple - $8.99

Sampler set of 20 small
(4 each of cedar, olive, cherry, maple and alder) - $29.99

Yogotherm Yogurt Maker

You already know fresh fermented yogurt, kefir and cheese are an excellent source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. But this 2 liter yogurt maker gets our top rating because there is no electricity involved. So many of the electric yogurt makers cook unevenly or burn the bottom. Yogotherm is easy to use, easy to clean, and gives you a preservative-free product with a higher content of beneficial lactic acid bacteria. In fact, it may just be the healthiest thing you’ve ever done with milk.

Yogotherm Yogurt Maker - $45.00

Cheesemaking Kit

Here is a family project that’s fun, economical, and healthy as well. In just 30 minutes, you can make mozzarella cheese at home. Just heat, stir, melt and stretch – all you need is the milk. Even if you missed Ricki The Cheese Queen demonstrating on "Emeril Live," it’s easy to follow the instructions inside the package and use your cheese in the recipes provided. The kit makes ricotta as well – perfect for homemade cheesecake. And if you want to venture into more adventurous cheesemaking projects, note The Compleat Gourmet stocks cheesemaking supplies in the refrigerator located at the back of the store. Just ask for assistance with vegetable rennet tablets and direct set cultures.

Cheesemaking Kit - $26.95

Slider Maker

If you’ve been following the mini burger trend, you know “sliders” are a hit nationwide. Billed as “half the size of a regular burger, yet twice the fun,” sliders show up as appetizers, snacks and kiddie entrees. Now you can easily shape 18 small-sized burger patties and even freeze them in our customized plastic Slider Maker tray. Or if you prefer, use a single patty press to shape, then grill 9 mini hamburgers at a time in the customized, non-stick grill basket. Either way, you’ll have a mouthful of fun.

Slider Maker - $15.99

Slider Grill Basket with Single Patty Press - $29.99