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Swedish Vanilla Almond Bread Machine Mixes (2 Pack)
$8.95
A good breakfast bread which isn't too sweet. I sometimes have problems with the bread rising well because of the humid climate where I reside, but this made a good size loaf. It had lots of almonds with the mix which was very good.

Girls Boutique MADE BY ME Beads Bracelets Jewlery Making Kits - Girl's Kits or Sets - Friendship Bracelets
$16.99
Mix and Match! Design your own fashion bracelets with these beautiful beads.

Plans Set for No Weld Grinder 2"x72" Belt Abrasive
$25.00
These plans are great and easy to understand and follow, but the most amazing aspect of all is the customer service! It is unparalleled! In addition to the plans, they also carry just about any part you need to make the grinder if you can't source it/them locally. I understand there are many folks who actually weld up the grinder...so it works either way. It really is a breakthrough though for those who do not weld or have lots of fancy tools and equipment to build. All that being said, this belt grinder/sander is compatible with many of the big name commercial products. It can go toe to toe with them in power, reliability and accuracy. It can also use their accessories. It performs like a champ!!!

Uncorked: Wine Made Simple
$49.98
This is a fantastic introduction to the world of wine. It's divided into six episodes, each covering wine from a different region. Each episode is 30 minutes, so you're not getting a ton of depth here, but that's not really the idea. It's a very broad, relatively simple introduction to wine and the world of wine drinking, and it's just informative enough to be entertaining for both the novice and the afficionado.

The first episode is a general introduction to the world of wine, and would make a great setpiece on its own. It's a brief overview of wine drinkers and producers, and is a fitting gateway into the rest of the series. Later episodes cover the Napa Valley, Sonoma, the Central Coast (of California), and France. I would have liked to see less California and more exploration of old-world wine regions, but that's just personal preference. Spending three hours with Ted talking about California and France is pretty great as it is.

It's not without its pretentious side, but let's be honest, it's a show about wine. Of course it's going to be somewhat pretentious. While most things are explained well, there are sometimes terms or concepts that are tossed about that might seem a little obtuse to the novice oenophile. This was most apparent in the first episode, owing I think to how little time it has to cover so much ground. Later episodes have more room to breathe. The second episode in particular is a lot of fun, giving a great history of the Paris wine tasting that put California on the map.

There's a lot of beautiful imagery and a lot of really great information. If you want an easy way to start learning about wine, or if you already love wine and want to bask in an undemanding journey through California and France, consider picking this up. I guarantee that you'll be anxious to head down to your local wine shop and pick up a few bottles.