That's my kind of birthday present! Sounds like you spent it well -
plus you have another excuse to go again to use the rest! Like cooks
NEED one, but you know...

If you really like the large infuser ball, let us know - I'm always
somewhat disappointed with the smaller ones, and would like to know if
that works better.

Kris

Jude wrote:
> I received a $100 gift card for my birthday last month. I ejnoyed the
> shopping spree today!
>
> I got:
> 3 new spatulas, silicone, in 3 different sizes
> a mango pitter
> a giant mesh infusion ball
> a cookbook - a baking book with nice simple recipes for everyday
> desserts & breads
> madagascar vanilla extract
> spanish smoked paprika
> tagliatelle with truffles
> a botlle of olive oil
>
> for dinner, I wanted to focus on the pasta with the truffle flavor in
> it, so I cooked it and tossed it with browned butter and fresh,
> imported parmesan.
>
> Served it alongside a salad with romaine, raddichio, red pepper,
> marinated artichoke hearts, marinated mushrooms, black oil cured olives
> and baslamic vinaigrette
>
> Also made bruschetta with tomatoes, vidalia onion, fresh herbs, sea
> salt, black pepper, and fresh mozzarella.
>
> Yum! The pasta was AMAZING! I have a mango ripening up to try the
> pitter. I'm going to use the infuser to mull the cider in the fridge.
> There's butter softening on the counter for cookies from the cookbokk.
> Lilfe is good.
>
> AND......I have a $9 balance on the card.