Heart #102 goes to...Star Wars Cookie Cutters by Williams Sonoma

Heart #102 goes to...Star Wars Cookie Cutters by Williams Sonoma!  I know a few people who would love these.  You get a set of four - Darth Vader, Yoda, Boba Fett and Storm Trooper, for $19.95.    Each cutter has a spring loaded stamp which makes it a lot easier to cut.

If you're gonna make Star Wars cookies for dessert, you might as well start the day off with...Star Wars pancakes!  These set of three Star Wars Pancake Molds are $19.95...

...and they make delicious looking pancakes...

and don't forget to wear your Personalized Star Wars Kid's Apron for $24.95...

...plain apron is $19.95.

Heart #101 goes to...Slider Grilling Basket by Williams Sonoma

Heart #101 goes to...Slider Grilling Basket by Williams Sonoma!  Barbecue season is here and these items just make it easier to grill really cool things.  I've already blogged about the meatball basket in a previous post and this caught my eye too.  Sometimes you just don't want a huge burger, especially if you've got so many foods to choose from at a barbecue.  With this you can grill 12 yummy sliders securely without the worry of them falling through the grates, and it's dishwasher safe too.  This item sells for $29.95.  A necessary accessory for this item is the Square Slider Burger Press pictured below for $26.95.  There are convenient markings to indicate 1/4 lb or 1/2 lb burgers and it's made from durable cast aluminum with a nonstick finish.

Heart #90 goes to...Meatball Grill Basket by Williams Sonoma

Heart #90 goes to...Meatball Grill Basket by Williams Sonoma!  If you know me, you know I love, love, love meatballs!!!!  I don't have an outdoor grill and I've never had meatballs on the grill but doesn't it sound so good?  I'm gonna buy this, have my mother in law make some meatballs and then head to my sister-in-law's house and grill away.  This stainless steel basket sells for $49.95 at Williams Sonoma and has perforated wells to "brown meatballs while excess fat drips away".  Yummy.  I know a certain lanai down south that could use this when I visit...hint hint. ;)

Heart #75 goes to...Mini Spring Cupcakes by Williams Sonoma

Heart #75 goes to...Mini Spring Cupcakes by Williams Sonoma!  Maybe it's the rain outside that makes me wish for pretty spring cupcakes or maybe it's the dentist appointment I have in two hours.  I always want sweets right before visiting the dentist because I know they will tell me to stay away from them. 

Here are your choices...

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  vanilla frosted with either vanilla or strawberry buttercream
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  Belgian milk chocolate with milk chocolate frosting
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  lemon with lemon-infused white chocolate frosting

You get 24, six of each flavor, for $49.95.  They are shipped frozen and require anywhere from 1-3 hours before you can enjoy them!

Heart #70 goes to...Butterfly Petits Fours by Williams Sonoma

Heart #70 goes to...Butterfly Petits Fours by Williams Sonoma!  I think my blog is beginning to look like a Williams Sonoma catalog but I love how pretty these are.  Now that Spring has sprung, it's time to blog about pretty pastel colors and butterflies!  Although the theme of my blog tends to lean towards pinks and reds anyway, two of my favorite colors.  Aren't these delicious looking?  What a nice addition they would be to a tea party.  That's one more thing I love but haven't really blogged about...teacups!  I have such a beautiful collection and I really should post some pics of my favorite teacups.
Anyway here's the Williams Sonoma description...

Perfect with dessert wine, after-dinner coffee or afternoon tea, our petits fours come in three luscious flavors – vanilla, lemon and raspberry. Eight layers tall, they’re hand made with airy vanilla sponge cake, smooth buttercream and a top layer of marzipan, all draped in silky chocolate. The vanilla flavor is further enhanced with a layer of white chocolate ganache, the lemon with lemon curd and the raspberry with all-natural raspberry jam. The finishing touch is a hand-cut marzipan butterfly. They’re prepared for us by Dragonfly Cakes in Sausalito, California. Shipped frozen. 11 oz. (12 petits fours, four of each flavor). A Williams-Sonoma exclusive. $29.95

Heart #69 goes to...Ultimate Taco Starter by Williams Sonoma

Heart #69 goes to...Ultimate Taco Starter by Williams Sonoma!  As you all know, I am a big fan of Williams Sonoma.  I love to browse the store any chance I get and I love their starter products.  I have blogged about their Meatloaf Starter, their Sloppy Joe Starter and now this.  Once again I wasn't disappointed with the product.  I used ground turkey instead of beef, one jar of the starter, shredded cheese, taco shells, sour cream, tomatoes and salsa and dinner was fast, fun and delicious.  I love tacos and usually just use the mix that comes with the whole complete taco dinner that you buy at the supermarket.  But I wanted to try something different and I would pay the $12.50 again because it was a nice change in flavor.  I think I'm only left with their Pulled Pork Starter to try!  Oh wait, I just checked the website and they also have a White Chili Starter.  Hope to blog about that soon!

Heart #47 goes to...Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket by Williams Sonoma

Heart #47 goes to...Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket by Williams Sonoma!  There's nothing like receiving an email from Williams Sonoma with the above picture when you are starving and ready for lunch.  They look so flaky and delicious!  These pigs in a blanket consist of "all-butter puff pastry brushed with a maple-dijon glaze, then hand wrapped around Aidells mini chicken-apple sausages"  They are shipped frozen (24 to a box) and ready to bake and serve for $39.95.  You might want to save these for a special brunch!  You won't find these in the catolog...internet special only!

Heart #42 goes to...Williams Sonoma's Sloppy Joe Starter

Heart #41 goes to...Williams Sonoma's Sloppy Joe Starter.  I am on a mission to try every food item I smell cooking in Williams Sonoma and this time it was their Sloppy Joe Starter.  It smelled great in the store, even better cooking in my kitchen and it was delicious.  All you need is 1 1/2lbs of ground beef or turkey and buns.  The rest is in the jar.  Their starter sauce "combines vine-ripened tomatoes, savory veal demi-glace, extra-virgin olive oil, sweet red bell peppers, garlic and spices."  It's priced at $14.95 a jar which is a bit more than your average supermarket brand but well worth it if you're looking for a different fresh authentic flavor.

Heart #28 goes to...Williams Sonoma's Professional Multi Chopper

Heart #28 goes to...Williams Sonoma's Professional Multi Chopper!  Today was leftover meatloaf day!  And what better side dish than home made french fries (with a little bit of Truffle Oil!).  This handy piece of necessary kitchen equipment sells for $39.95 and is well worth it.  My husband and I love to make home made french fries and there is nothing more time consuming than cutting potatoes into french fries.  This multi chopper makes perfect fries in no time.  I tried to download a video that they have on their website showing you all of the different uses (onion rings, lemon slices, lime wedges etc..)  but I couldn't do it.  Click the blue link here and watch the video midway down the page. 

Here's a quick description from their website:

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  Versatile tool includes three pushers and four interchangeable stainless-steel blades to prep all types of fresh produce.
• Precision stainless-steel blades interchange with ease.
• A push of the spring-loaded lid cuts a whole fruit or vegetable and deposits its slices into the removable closed container.
• Ingredients drop into a large measuring container that allows you to see how much you've already cut.
• Easy-to-read measurement marks.
• Remove the base to use the chopper directly over a cutting board.
• Spring-loaded telescoping arm accommodates larger ingredients.
• For safe storage, the unit can be locked shut with the blades and pushers in the base.
• Dishwasher safe.

Heart #27 goes to...Williams Sonoma's Classic Meatloaf Starter

Heart #27 goes to...Williams Sonoma's Classic Meatloaf Starter! I barely just finished eating this and I had to blog about it. I was in the mall yesterday heading towards the parking lot when I smelled this delicious aroma just calling out to me. I followed the smell all the way to Williams Sonoma, quickly asked the girl who greeted me what they were making, and ran to the meatloaf samples. I can't even begin to tell you how good it was and it was only a little sample in a muffin cup. Well, I grabbed the Meatloaf Starter, paid my $12.95 and couldn't wait to make it at home. The mix contains California tomatoes, sweet onions, extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic and traditional seasonings. This is so easy to make, it's the waiting that will drive you mad. I've never stared at an oven so much in my life. It couldn't bake fast enough. But it was well worth the wait. This is really good, really moist meatloaf. Now hubby and I are stuffed and very happy sitting on the couch watching tv.

Here's how easy it is to make...

Preheat oven to 375. Combine Classic Meatloaf Starter in a bowl with 3 eggs, and 1 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, let sit for 15 minutes. Add two pounds of ground beef, or you can combine beef, pork, lamb..whatever you want. Put it into your meatloaf pan, bake for 50 minutes. Brush 1/4 cup ketchup over the top, bake for another 10 minutes. Let sit for about 15-20 minutes. Enjoy!

You see where all of that waiting can make you go nuts.