Mother's Day: Finding Great Gifts For The Kitchen

If you're having trouble cooking up gift ideas for the people on your list, keep in mind that kitchen tools are always appreciated and will be used over and over again.

You can help someone stock their kitchen with cookware and bakeware by keeping an eye out for timeless pieces-such as skillets, heavy gauge pots and roasters-as well as new technologies such as silicone bakeware, specialty bake pans and new utensils with non-stick qualities.

To make an informed decision, check out the Cookware Manufacturers Association's Guide to Cookware and Bakeware. It covers virtually everything from materials and construction to selection and care. Here's a look at some suggestions from the association:

For Cooks

• Stainless Steel-A five-ply stainless-clad cookware set now features a three-layer aluminum core meant to provide superior heat conductivity and a brilliant look.

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• Non-Stick-A new line of non-stick fry pans is available in hard enamel and hard anodized finishes. A new TechnoTough, metal-tool safe, non-stick interior is exceptionally durable and scratch resistant.

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• Panini Pan-Warm and crusty panini creations are easier with panini pans. The thick, non-stick pan provides even heat retention for great cooking and the heavy-duty press with a loop handle weighs down the sandwiches on the ridged pan surface.
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For Bakers

• Cake Pans-A two-piece non-stick cake pan set makes it easy to produce filled cakes and entrées with incredible flavor combinations. Its patented, recessed design creates a contour you can fill with ice cream, fruit, mousse and more. Just bake, fill, flip and frost.

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Stadium Bundt Pan-Designed to make stadium-shaped desserts for all types of sports-related occasions. The hollow center can be filled with foil-covered candies such as footballs, baseballs and soccer balls.
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• Penguin Pans-These pans are safe for the refrigerator, freezer, microwave and oven and have two non-stick sleds for support. They make it easy to make penguin-shaped baked goods that will have the whole party talking.

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For more ideas or a copy of the guide, visit www.cookware.org.

Cookware and bakeware can make great Mother's Day gifts for just about anyone who enjoys good taste.

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