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So you love chocolate right? Would you consider yourself a chocolate connoisseur? Know someone who is? Meet Hotel Chocolat, they grow their own cocoa on their estate at their historic plantation, Rabot Estate in St Lucia. From there there they turn their beans into amazing confections from filled truffles, to pure dark chocolate. Hotel Chocolat’s single origin and single estate chocolate, allows you experience the full character of the cocoa bean. Their Room Service Hamper ($200) makes a great gift and includes; Catwalk Season selection, Catwalk Dark, Costa Rican Coffee, Two Prosecco 75cl, Chateau Chocolat red wine 75cl, 101 Best Loved Chocolate Recipes Book, Kirsch Cherries, Midnight Mints, Chocolate Marmalade, Caramel Canaps, Fruit & Nut Canaps, Just Truffles Sleekster, Liquid Chocolat drink, Three single estate Purist bars, Pink Champagne Truffles, Smudge spread, Vintage Buttons dark. The best part of Hotel Chocolat is their tasting club ($180 for 1 Year), which allows you to experience their full range of chocolates. See more varieties.

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The Competence FM 4800 TY is a 36cm Teppan Yaki style induction hob from AEG-Electrolux. It is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their cooking abilities with less cleanup (no pots or pans). The FM 4800 TY features; 2 temperature zones, 4 induction zones including 2 powerful boosters 1.4 kW each, touch controls with 9-stage digital power level displays, timer programmable up to 99 minutes, child safety lock, auto safety switch off and residual heat indicators. The unit is available now for £1,250. See another picture of it.

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This is a little random but you have to admit that you might want one. With this Sushi Tube ($20) gadget you can make your own sushi (no rolling necessary). All you have to do is stuff with rice, choose filling, and extrude.

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Remember when it used to be a sign of chic-ness to drink bottled water? These days, everybody who is anybody is doing their best to avoid adding plastic bottles to dumps. “But I’m still chic,” says this diva in distress…”Oh what to do?” KOR ONE to the rescue! More than a re-usable thermos-type contraption, this baby is a “personal hydration vessel” – and she’s gorgeous! Quick, get your eco-chic butt over to KOR ONE and see how for only $29 you can be the first rich kid on your block to have this sleek, BPA-free un-bottle. If Brad Pitt liked the Prius, he’s going to love KOR ONE. Only he won’t be sacrificing a thing by getting this green-water drinking device. None of us will. Fashion meets function. Me likey.

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If you want to spoil your kitchen with some new upgrades check out the Neff Modular Refrigeration Columns. A group of top appliance manufacturers came together to bring us a new refrigeration line with a simple-yet-stylish modern design and features you could only dream about. Customize your space by choosing from several new models of; freezers, refrigerators, and wine coolers. They all have different features and capacities to fit your standards. NoFrost technology, electronic digital display with language selector, vacation mode, intensive freezing and cooling functions with automatic deactivation, door open alarm, dual halogen lighting, and reversible hinges are a just a few of the many functions available. Compared to other similar appliances, the new modular column refrigeration line has up to 20% more capacity, are the quietest of their class and are very energy efficient. See another picture.

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I am getting tried of my cheapo little espresso machine. Considering that I use it every day, I would like more features. The DeLonghi ESAM6600 Esclusivo Gran Dama Digital Super-Automatic Espresso Machine ($2,400) does everything you wish your espresso machine would do. It features a LCD display which allows you to adjust everything from automatic brew, to temperature, strength and size of your coffee. The 25 oz. milk container that produces steamed milk for Latte and frothed milk for Cappuccino and Italian Macchiato. Since everything is fully automated it will grind your coffee, steam milk, brew, and dispose of the grinds all with the touch of a button. Best part is it will tell you when it needs to be cleaned, and all the parts are dishwasher safe.

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The Organic Master Tea Pouch Sampler ($59) from Mighty Leaf is packed with award winning delicious artisan tea. The sampler is great for anyone who would like to enjoy the best in organic teas. It includes 36 pouches each of 3 different blends: Organic Earl Grey, Organic Hojicha Green Tea and Organic Mint Mélange. It is also worth it to browse the rest of their site, they have hundreds of teas!

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From Inseq Design comes the Zuse toast printer. The toaster is made of plastic and aluminum. It is capable of printing a 12 x 12 px image on a piece of toast. Included is a memory card to store several images.

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The Bertazzoni Pro Series 48″ Range comes with a main oven, featuring convection. It also has a practical auxiliary oven with a special low temperature setting, six gas burners and a built-in electric griddle. The 15,000 BTU are It comes in your option of red, burgundy, beige, white, yellow, green, blue and black. Starts at $5,400. [via]

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The HotCold Mug ($29) starts out as white with COLD in black letters. About one minute after you pour in your hot tea or coffee, it will turn black with HOT in white letters. When the mug turns back to white you know that your brew is no longer warm. See more pictures.

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