What is a nutmeg?

"I use nutmeg on a regular basis and had been looking for an easier option for grating. (We've all had the experience of grating our fingertips and knuckles at one time or another!) This is an incredible product. The construction is high quality and the fact that it came with several whole nutmegs was just an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's looking for an alternative to the standard metal grater." by Teresa  William Bounds 3.25-in. Nut Twister Nutmeg Mill, Black, Click here.

Elizabeth David, who died in 1992, was a very private person who seldom gave interviews. However, a 1984 collection of her journalism entitled An Omelet and a Glass of Wine greatly revealed David to her readers and is now considered the best food book written in the 20th century. Now, nearly twenty years later, Viking will publish the sequel to that landmark book. Is There a Nutmeg in the House? contains material that has never appeared in previous collections. The emphasis throughout is on the practical aspects of cooking and eating and the book includes 150 recipes from around the world. Delightful essays on her various likes and dislikes–from the wonders of nutmeg to the utterly useless garlic press–complete a unique picture of what for so long made David the most influential writer on food in the English language.  Is There A Nutmeg In The House?, Click here.

Just fill with your favorite type of chocolate – milk, white or bittersweet – and turn the crank! The cinnamon mill is great on desserts as well as on cappuccinos, lattes, and other espresso beverages. Both mills feature a stainless steel grinding mechanism.  William Bounds 2-pc. Cinnamon Mill & Chocolate Mill Set, Click here.

Tricking, the first of the book's two sections, offers pranksters all manners of pumpkin carving, eerie lighting, and makeup and decorating ideas. Treating provides the recipes for having a Halloween feast or a haunted house party and ideas for making mischief with kids.  Halloween, Click here.

And then there are the crafts. Kid-friendly projects such as trick-or-treat bags, spooky lanterns, and tissue ghosts, and easy ideas for beautiful centerpieces, place mats, and name cards keep everyone from the tots on up busy and happy. Filled with clever projects and delicious snacks, and illustrated throughout with colorful photographs, Halloween Treats will keep the whole family (and friends of all ages) entertained. Happy Halloween!

Donatela Maggipinto is the entertaining director at Williams-Sonoma and a regular on NBC's Today Show. She recently completed a series of cooking programs for the Television Food Network. She lives in Marin County, California.

Richard Jung is a San Francisco-based food and travel photographer whose previous books include Balsamico.  Halloween Treats, Click here.

Waffles bake at a constant temperature optimized for the best results, and waffle browning is controlled with a baking timer. The baking timer display shows the remaining baking time in minutes and seconds. Non-stick waffle plates wipe clean with a paper towel or damp cloth. Drip channel along edge helps prevent overflow and spills. Durable die-cast metal base and stainless steel baker lids and handles remain cool to the touch. Double-sided, clamshell baking unit rotates to provide consistent waffles with minimal gaps and spaces.  KitchenAid 7.5-in. Pro Line Waffle Iron, Nickel Pearl, Click here.

It is an excellent source to prepare cappuccinos and lattes, Drip-Free system, its 3-way solenoid valve instantly depressurizes the machine after brewing to eliminate dripping and wait time between shots, Brew temperature stability and abundant steam for frothing with no wait time between functions, 15 Bar Pump, Stainless steel filter baskets & rail, Cup Warmer, Dual pressure gauges – one to monitor brewing temperature and one to monitor steaming temperature, 2-liter water reservoir, Drip tray full indicator with a water-level sensor to prevent overflow, Stainless steel drip plate & frothing pitcher, Includes: single shot filter basket, a double-shot filter basket, an 8 1/2-ounce stainless steel frothing pitcher, tamper, 7-gram coffee scoop and shower screen brush, Dimensions: 16" H x 12.375" W x 12.5" D, 2-Year hassle free replacement warranty.  KitchenAid 2-L. Pro Line Espresso Maker, Nickel Pearl, Click here.

And despite its rugged, professional size, the system runs at a low 450 RPMs, so it causes minimum frictional heating of grinds and produces little noise. Special controls deliver coffee to burrs rather than requiring you to pour them in at once, resulting in excellent consistency and better-tasting coffee. Other highlights include a bin seal plate, easy burr removal for cleaning and under-cabinet design so you can keep it on display at all times.  KitchenAid 7-oz. Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Nickel Pearl, Click here.