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1. Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
If you’ve been postponing buying a pressure cooker, this is versatile, easy, highly functional and now a really good price. – Mark
2. Combo Grill
I was never a fan of gas grills—managing the charcoal and/or wood fuel was part of what I enjoyed most about grilling. After all, who doesn’t like playing with fire? But then, a few years ago, a group of friends gave me a Weber covered grill that uses gas to light the charcoal (or wood). Though I never would have bought it myself, the fact that it made the whole process significantly easier and somewhat faster without sacrificing any of the virtues of live fire was irresistible—I became addicted. Today’s version is the Weber Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Touch-N-Go Gas Ignition System. Whatever your attitude about gas grills, this combo approach is worth checking out. – Doc
3. Special—and Affordable!—Flowers
Apologies to those of you who aren’t yet eligible to receive these flowers, but the Botanical Brothers tell me they’re working on expansion, and the flowers are too wonderful to not share immediately. With a subscription, every week (or less; that part is flexible and up to you), a selection of seasonal (local and North American as much as possible) flower arrangements is delivered (free delivery!) to you. Every flower in the arrangement is different, which, in my opinion, makes for the most stunning bouquet. A sweet bonus is that each delivery includes a photo of how the brothers arranged their bouquet along with information about each flower and a flower arranging tutorial. Botanical Brothers is currently delivering to Manhattan south of 125th, a decent chunk of Brooklyn (Sunset Park to Greenpoint), Long Island City, Hoboken, and Jersey City. The pricing is more than reasonable—and be sure to use the code BITTMANPROJECT20 when you check out for 20% off your first delivery. – Kate
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