Lucks Q&A Section

We're excited for the launch of our most recent section! The Lucks Q&A section on our website allows you to submit any questions you have about decorating or about Lucks products. We will collect all the questions, meet with Kasia Wilk (Lucks' decorating consultant) and she is going to demonstrate the answers. We'll then post all the results on our site for your viewing pleasure. Anything you ever wanted to know about decorating with Lucks products, just ask and we'll get you an answer. Kasia has the decorating experience and demonstration skills to help any and all of us with our decorating projects.

Your participation will also make you eligible for 1 single pack edible image^® or 1 small pack of dec-ons^TM FREE on your next order! Winners will be randomly selected.

Please allow a couple weeks (hopefully less) for your questions to be answered, edited and posted to our site. We plan on sending out a newsletter letting everyone know when the answers are up so make sure you are signed up to receive it.

We're here to help you get decorating!

Today's Newsletter (5/29)

May 29, 2009 Feudo Delle Ginestre jams and jellies Maida figs and purees Tenuta Cocevola olive oil and crackers Michele Ferrante snacks and ingredients William DiCarlo nuts and sweets Il Macchiaiolo assorted pastas La Sassellese amaretti cookies Acetorium assorted vinegars Lucks Edible Image® Decorations, Dec-ons® & Designer Prints™ in the 4th of July department qualify for Free Standard Shipping j.a. henckels miyabi knives qualify for Still haven't tried absinthe? Do it right with this traditional absinthe glass. La Rochere 10 oz Absinthe Glass (Goblet) On Sale: $9.51 The mythical herbal liqueur from the turn-of-the-century was a great favorite of artists, and this graceful 6.5" high goblet is faceted to showcase the rich colors of absinthe or wine. The oldest glass factory in France, La Rochere was founded in 1475. La Rochere products are produced by melting, at around 1450 degrees C, a mixture of sand, soda, and lime to create silico-sodocalcic glass. how to drink absinthe: 2 oz absinthe 6 oz water 1 sugar cube Pour 2 oz of absinthe into glass (traditional absinthe glasses have a small reservoir at bottom that measures the absinthe for you). Place absinthe spoon (slotted spoon) over your glass and place 1 sugar cube on the spoon. Slowly drip cold water through the sugar cube so it disolves into the absinthe. Mix together with your spoon and it's ready to drink! Ready to break out the BBQ? Consider these great deals or check out all: specials / clearance Outset Curtis Lloyd Tongs On Sale: $26.96 An upscale barbecue tool impeccably designed to meet exclusive standards in outdoor entertaining, Outset's matchless quality is timeless and contemporary, with rich walnut handles and forged stainless steel construction. The oversized dimensions add impressive heft to these superior products. Outset 12" Bamboo Kabob Skewers, 100 ct. On Sale: $5.36 Top quality bamboo skewers are finely honed on one end to easily puncture your favorite kabob. Convenient 12" size is thicker, to support the weight of your scrumptious morsels! Soak in water for 30 minutes before using, to prevent burning on the grill. Outset Copper Color Grill Grid, 17" x 11" On Sale: $24.36 The sizzling Grilltop Collection from Outset provides a secure venue for all of your barbecue adventures. Impeccably manufactured to meet exclusive standards in outdoor entertaining, the quality of Outset's barbeque tools is peerless. Outset Stainless Steel Grill Grid, 12" x 10" On Sale: $14.39 The sizzling Grilltop Collection from Outset provides a secure venue for all of your barbecue adventures. Impeccably manufactured to meet exclusive standards in outdoor entertaining, the quality of Outset's barbeque tools is peerless. Outset Copper Color Grill Grid, 12" x 10" On Sale: $17.96 The sizzling Grilltop Collection from Outset provides a secure venue for all of your barbecue adventures. Impeccably manufactured to meet exclusive standards in outdoor entertaining, the quality of Outset's barbeque tools is peerless. Outset Assorted Grilling Planks, Set of 6 On Sale: $25.16 Wood Grilling Planks offer outstanding smoky flavor to your grilled foods. Plank-grilled food offers a more enhanced taste than typical barbecued fare. The result is more flavorful, moist food for the discerning grilling aficionado. Set contains one each cedar, alder, cherry, maple, hickory, and white oak. Elizabeth Karmel Grill Friends Silicone BBQ Basting Brush On Sale: $10.16 You'll baste, sauce and mop all your barbecue favorites with this long-handled silicone baster. The silicone bristles will not melt or fall out, and the long handled brush is angled for ease, comfort and safety over your hot barbecue. It's also heat resistant! Easy to clean up. Dishwasher safe. The Original Grill Gauge Propane Tank Gauge On Sale: $12.59 accurately measures the gas level in a standard 20-pound propane tank. Simply attach the Grill Gauge to the collar of your propane tank and lift until the entire tank has cleared the ground. The gauge will give an instant and accurate reading by weight of how much propane is in your tank. Shop Over 100 More Top Brands Here

The Impulse Collection From Revol

The most recent addition to Revol's line of fine culinary porcelain is called the Impulse Collection. Perfect for buffets, appetizers and on your tabletop the Impulse Collection features pieces that are designed with standard baking-tray and serving-tray dimensions.

Some of their many features include:

• Each piece is designed to fit perfectly into your hand with two gripping points provided by the hollow

• The notch allows you to pick it up easily and hold it in a stable position

• Most of the pieces are stackable

• Rounded rims reduce the risk of chipping

• The open and generous curves will invite your guests to taste your delicious culinary creations

Revol is the industry leader and the standard in culinary porcelain. Do your research and you will find that although Revol is priced higher than some other porcelain, you will definitely get your money's worth with it.

See the Impulse Collection HERE

5/14 Newsletter - Dads & Grads

Here's our last newsletter in case you missed it. In it you'll find information about products to celebrate Dads & Grads, our free shipping special, what's new and specials/clearance deals. To sign up for our newsletter click HERE.

in this newsletter what's new | dads & grads | free shipping offer | tool du jour | specials / clearance Introducing Fresh Wave Odor Neutralizers spray, crystal gel, candles, vacuum pearls, carpet shake and multi-purpose additive $4.49 to $19.79 Lucks Edible Image® Decorations, Dec-ons® & Designer Prints™ in the Father's Day and Graduation departments qualify for Free Standard Shipping Shop Dads: Shop Grads: Shun Classic 4-Piece Steak Knife Set, Rosewood Handles On Sale: $199.95 plus FREE SHIPPING A beautiful matching quartet of 5" steak knives in a bamboo gift box, the Shun Classic Steak Knife Set feature rosewood handles. Original Grill Gauge Propane Tank Gauge $13.99 Accurately measures the gas level in a standard 20-pound propane tank. Simply attach the Grill Gauge to the collar of your propane tank and lift until the entire tank has cleared the ground. The gauge will give an instant and accurate reading by weight of how much propane is in your tank. Outset Grill Woks, Grids, Racks & Baskets On Sale: $14.39 to $26.96 Outset has the woks, grids, skillets, grill and fish baskets to ensure your grilling success, whatever's on the menu. Impeccably manufactured to meet exclusive standards in outdoor entertaining, the quality of Outset's barbeque tools is peerless. Grillslinger Sport BBQ Grill Tool Belt Set $49.95 A hard-wearing, comfortable barbecue tool system that holds all the necessary tools for any grill chef within easy, waist-level reach. Includes tool belt, speed tongs, pro spatula and an insulated, adjustable beverage cooler. J&D's Baconnaise & Bacon Salt $4.49 to $5.49 J&D's Bacon Salt makes everything taste like real, delicious bacon, without the fat or calories. J&D's Baconnaise is the ultimate bacon flavored mayonnaise spread. And that's not all... Le Creuset, Fissler and Zojirushi qualify for on individual products priced $100 and up. The dad or grad in your life would love one of these top-rated kitchen tools. Choose your brand and start shopping now! Summer fun starts with popsicles Tovolo Jewel Pop Molds $9.99 Make every pop a gem with the Jewel Popsicle mold from Tovolo. Six individual jewel pop shaped molds and drip-catching handles eliminate mess. Check out all Tovolo Popsicle Molds and Cuisipro Scoop & Stack Ice Cream Scoops Looking for a gift? Consider these great deals or check out all: specials / clearance Zebra Mix Assorted 3-Pack Baking Mixes On Sale: $14.99 Includes cookie, cupcake and brownie mix, each with their own fold-out Safari Baking Map instructions. Zebra Mix baking mixes for kids are made with all natural and 70% organic ingredients, no trans fats and are produced in the USA. With only organic and natural ingredients, Zebra Mixes are possibly the best tasting baking mixes in the universe. Bottega del Vino Buy 3 Get 4 Spring Sale Buy 3 glasses and get 1 free on 4-glass packs through May 25th Lead-free Bottega del Vino Italian crystal wine glasses from Verona, Italy are mouth-blown and hand-finished to create light, perfectly balanced, elegant shapes with tactile pleasure. Each Bottega del Vino stem stands as the natural companion to enhance the wine and food being enjoyed. Bottega del Vino Spring Decanter Sale Save 20% to 30% on all Bottega del Vino Decanters through May 25th Add grace and style to your table with a Bottega del Vino wine Decanter. Lead-free Bottega del Vino crystal is produced by hand using centuries-old techniques and skills that are mastered with years of experience. Le Creuset 2.75 qt Soup Pot, Cobalt Blue On Sale: $75.00 Le Creuset's Soup Pot is the perfect size when you don't want to haul out the stockpot. It's wide and shallow with curved side edges for easy, efficient stirring and effective circulation of ingredients, and cast iron insures that the soup will cook evenly, at the pace you set. Chef'n Grapefruiter Citrus Sectioning Tool On Sale: $5.00 The Chef'n Grafefruiter is pefect for easy, no mess sectioning of citrus fruits in seconds. Le Creuset Rectangular Skinny Grill, Red $119.95 plus FREE SHIPPING The Le Creuset Rectangular Skinny Grill in Cherry Red enameled cast iron with a satin black enamel cooking surface features two small handles that make it easy to maneuver. It's the perfect size for dinner for two, complete with crosshatch grill marks. Demarle Silpat Baking Mat On Sale: $14.95 Silpat Baking Mats are the very best surface for baking cookies, when working with sticky materials such as batter, taffy or caramel, and it doesn't need to be greased. Silpat is a must for any patisserie chef or home baker. Silpat is reusable, durable, and easy to care for. Shop Over 100 More Top Brands Here

Free Shipping Specials

We're running some free shipping specials right now on our site that we want everyone to take advantage of. For dads and grads, we're offering free shipping on all dec-ons^® and edible image^® designs within the Father's Day & Graduation departments. You can easily make an unforgettable Father's Day or Graduation cake by simply adding a Lucks edible image^® and some dec-ons^®. Visit the decorating center for ideas and vides.

As for everything else, we're offering free shipping on all Le Creuset, Zojirushi and Fissler items $100.00 and up! Now is the perfect time to buy the cookware and appliances you've had your eye on.

New Lucks Videos

For all who are interested in decorating or have been thinking about giving it a try we've added 5 new videos to our Lucks Decorating Center. Last week we stopped by Lucks headquarters and met with Kasia Wilk, their decorating consultant. She showed us how easy it is to lay on an Edible Image^®, work with Designer Prints^TM and how to rescue a dried out Edible Image^®. Visit the Lucks Decorating Center HERE and click on the image under "Open the Lucks Video Decorating Library" to see how easy it is to use Lucks products.

New Decorating Department

Calling all cake, cupcake, cookie and confection decorators: We've just added a new "Decorating" section to our website! When you get there it is going to look a little overwhelming at first. There are about 47 departments within Decorating, 29 of those 47 departments are occasion/holiday/themed departments starting with the "Groovy Collection" continuing on through "Christmas". These departments offer amazing edible image® designs and dec-ons® decorations from our newest brand, Lucks! The other departments in Decorating range from Packaging, Wrapping & Display where you'll find cupcake stands and cake boards to Sugars where you'll find Sanding and Crystal Sugars for your confections and much more. Let us help you with your decorating projects!

Click HERE to browse our Decorating department

Easter MyCons

Get in the Easter spirit with six new MyCons available at ChefTools. Log into your account and click on "Select/Change Your MyCon" to find them.

ChefTools in Chicago

This weekend, we will have four ChefTools.com representatives at the International Home & Housewares show in Chicago to find the newest and most innovative products on the market. Stop by the website next week starting Monday as we will be updating our homepage daily (and sometimes more) to feature these new and innovative products!

A Compact Vacuum Sealer?

Introducing the Frisper FreshKeeper! This compact vacuum sealer delivers the power and speed of a professional vacuum sealing system in a compact, stylish design. It's easy to clean, very sleek and has a one-click hands-free operation which makes it a breeze to use. The Frisper is also the first vacuum sealer to come with professional-grade bags with a recloseable top. Watch the ChefDemo HERE to see it in action.