Nibble on this
We loved the contrasting tastes in Triscuit’s cracked pepper and olive oil crackers–they’re a step up from plain and the flavors will complement many dips and toppings. A box costs $3.10-$3.60 at Dominick’s, Jewel-Osco and Sunset Foods.
Gourmet grind
The Culinary Institute of America recently launched a Master’s Collection of kitchen tools that includes this sleek, finely crafted brushed stainless-steel pepper mill. Its front dial makes it a breeze to adjust and it’s easy to load too. Two sizes, 1/2- or 1-cup capacity, cost $40 and $50, respectively, at Someone’s in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville or online at ciacook.com.
Pizza party!
The Cutie Pie Kit from HomeMade Pizza Co. is targeted to kids but the top-notch results make it ideal for any party. Each kit makes five 9-inch pizzas and includes ready-to-bake dough that becomes lovely thin-crust pies, wonderfully seasoned tomato sauce, mozzarella and three toppings of your choice (nine are offered). Paper aprons and hats add a fun touch, and directions are well written. The kit costs $40 from HomeMade’s seven stores in Chicago, Evanston, Highland Park and Glencoe; for addresses and shops opening in coming months, visit homemadepizza.com.
