Wish List

Since I have lots of time to read online (I think I've almost read the entire internet) and watch cooking shows, there are several cooking tools and other items I've found that I'm pining away for.

• A gas grill. We have a balcony here, unheard of in New York, and our building allows gas grills so we need to get one now that it's getting warm out!  I like this one, not too big or expensive, perfect for our little outdoor space.
• An ice cream maker. I really need to get off this ice cream kick, but on a segment on the Early Show this morning they were showcasing new kitchen gadgets from the International Housewares Show and I love this little Hamilton Beach Half Pint ice cream maker. It's only $30 and hardly takes up any room in the kitchen. It doesn't come out until May, though.
• A book about Paris patisseries. I didn't realize that I should start studying up before my trip in December, until CakeSpy wrote about her recent trip there and said Paris Sweets by Dorie Greenspan is a must read. One of the reviews says there's no pictures in it (gasp!), but if it's recommended by CakeSpy....
• A Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. I totally need this! It's only $20,000...much cheaper than the $35,000 Associate program.

So, anyone want to buy this stuff for me? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? C'mon, guys!

Ok, time to go enjoy the sunny weather.