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What gadgets, treats, spirits, and kitchen crafts do you have on your wish list this year? This week on Seasoned, we talk about the kitchen gadgets that end up in every cook鈥檚 stocking. James Hines, co-owner of Cookshop Plus in West Hartford, tells us what鈥檚 flying off the shelves right now and what local, highly giftable items he loves. And Emma Wartzman, writer at The Strategist shares her top gifts. We also talk to local folks who make handmade things we think anyone would be proud to give and happy to receive: beautiful cutting boards and wooden spoons, beer-infused brownies and blondies, and Poire Prisonniere, a pear brandy distilled in Ashford, 海角换妻. There鈥檚 a sweet green Bartlett pear floating in the bottle.

This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken and Catie Talarski.

Guests:

• James Hines 鈥� Co-owner of in West Hartford, Conn.
• Emma Wartzman 鈥� Kitchen and dining writer at New York magazine鈥檚 The Strategist. Co-author of 鈥溾��
• Steve Yopp 鈥� Owner of in Bristol, Conn.
• Stephania Halverson and Jessica Oen 鈥� Co-owners of (mobile)
• Louis Chatey 鈥� Co-owner of in Ashford, Conn.

James Hines' Favorite Local Gifts & Gadgets from Cookshop Plus

1 of 6  — Cookshop Plus.jpg

Cookshop Plus in West Hartford, Conn.

James Hines

2 of 6  — Podunk Popcorn.jpg

Podunk Popcorn, grown by farmer Daniel Dzen in South Widsor, Conn.

James Hines

3 of 6  — Ariston Oils

Ariston Oils, made by Ariston Specialties in Bloomfield, Conn.

James Hines

4 of 6  — Spices from The Spice Mill

Some of the spices by The Spice Mill in Manchester, Conn.

James Hines

5 of 6  — Cookshop Plus Favorite Gadgets

Favorite gadgets from the staff at Cookshop Plus

6 of 6  — Eurosrubbys

Eurosrubbys

More Photos from Guests in the Episode

1 of 6  — Cherry Chaos Cutting Board from Tinbercraft Designs

Cherry Chaos Cutting Board from Tinbercraft Designs

Steve Yopp

2 of 6  — Oval Cutting Board from Timbercraft Designs

Oval Cutting Board from Timbercraft Designs

Steve Yopp

3 of 6  — Stripes Cutting Board by Timbercraft Designs

Stripes Cutting Board by Timbercraft Designs

Steve Yopp

4 of 6  — The Drunk Alpaca Bakers Jessica Oen and Stephania Halverson

The Drunk Alpaca Bakers Jessica Oen and Stephania Halverson

Courtesy of The Drunk Alpaca

5 of 6  — Louis Chatey, Co-owner of Westford Hill Distillers in Ashford, Conn.

Louis Chatey, Co-owner of Westford Hill Distillers in Ashford, Conn.

Winter Caplanson, 海角换妻 Food & Farm / 海角换妻 Food & Farm

6 of 6  — Spirits from Westford Hill Distillers

Spirits from Westford Hill Distillers

Winter Caplanson, 海角换妻 Food & Farm / 海角换妻 Food & Farm