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Thanks Casey! I think the cast iron skillet is one I am going to ask for from her. She has one and would love to get me something she raves about all the time! I didn't know that about thawing things though! That's crazy! 
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Ashley I actually have one from Pamperd Chef and love it! I have been thinking about a new slow cooker. Mmmm so many ideas. She will have a list a mile long! 
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Rachel I love Pampered Chef things! I actually want to have another party so that I could get some new things. Maybe I'll do one before the holidays! That would be fun!!
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If you're looking for lower-end non-stick (I can't afford Calphalon either), I have Wearever non-stick pans. They're four years old and still look great.
I have a double boiler but never use it. One of those pre-IBS wedding gift things I never use. It sits up on a shelf right next to the deep fryer.  I initially wanted it because I used to melt chocolate so much.
If you think you want a cast iron pan, do a search on Google on their care. You can't just scrub it out with lots of soap and a sponge. I personally get kinda grossed out by cast iron pans.
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"It's one of the most serious things that can possibly happen to one in a battle -- to get one's head cut off." -- LC
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It would be a great way for your guests to do some Christmas shopping!
Do you have plenty of pyrex dishes? What about the ones that come with an insulated holder? We do a lot of potlucks so those come in very handy.
I think my favorite kitchen item is a Kitchenaid Mixer. They are pricey but they last forever...you can pass them down for generations.
Someone else (I think Dr. Spice ) mentioned a wok. I have one too and I love it.
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Have a blessed day!...Rachel
stable and sooooooo thankful!
I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
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Adam's father was just telling me about that this past weekend... I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but I'm going to! It's too weird not to!
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If you don't have one of those, go for that! I don't know how I'd live without mine! LOL
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I don't use nonstick so can't speak there.. but I love my All Clad pots and pans! as to the rest:
cast iron is cheap, durable and oh so usable.. I love it.. DH hates cleaning it... same with my stoneware- they both really make a difference in cooking!
double boiler- a glass bowl over your favorite pot will work.. or a metal one even!
As to other gadgets:
Ice cream maker.. meijers carries a 20$ one that works well.. and doesn't need more then ice and salt, but has a motor, so no storing in the freezer of a big ring! and you can make multiple batches in a short period.. one of yours adn one with dairy...
bread maker... I can't wait to replace ours...
I use the food processor and mixer a lot too...
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oh thanks for the reminder... I love their stuff and my apple parer/corer/ slicer is a lifesaver.... preps apples for anything even nukable applesauce in next to no time!
If you have a party- invite me?? DH will kill me but I can see spending money at one!
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mom never had one growing up but I can't live without them- we have 3 in 3 sizes and sometimes more then one is going on a given day.. and with me probably going on afternoons it will become how to make dinner.. I can start it in the AM and DH can finish it in the evening or I can stop it before bed and have it the next day!
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