Trying to buy for the person who has everything and needs nothing is a daunting task, but I bet they haven’t got a Salter 505 Electronic Wine Thermometer!
This product retails for around £15 (cheaper on the net) and is a great gadget. You simply put it in the top of the bottle and it provides a digital reading as to the temperature of the wine.
You can therefore always serve wine at its optimum temperature.
Optimum temperatures:
• Tart, bright white wines: 48-52 degrees
• Sparkling wine: 50-55 degrees
• Rich white wines, like an aged chardonnay: 58-62 degrees
• Light red wines (Chianti, Beaujolais, young pinot noir): 60-65 degrees
• Heavy red wines: 63-68 degrees
The perfect temperature for any given wine will depend on how much fruit, tannin and alcohol it contains. No surprise that temperature remains a topic of debate among wine types.
It’s a safe bet, though, that you should never serve (or store) a wine above 70 degrees.
The Paperpod Rocket from the fantastic Nigel’s Ecostore is a flat packed, recycled bundle of fun.
With all the eco issues the world is having to contend with, it is refreshing to see a product made from recyclable materials. The Cardboard rocket is awesome, it stands nearly 2 metres tall when erect and can be used by toddlers to 7 year olds. The cardboard itself is tough enough to withstand the most boisterous of play – it survived my son’s joint birthday party, so it has been through a rigorous testing procedure!
This can be purchased from Nigels Eco Store for £29.99. This represents great value for something that can be used again and again – it folds flat after use.
Being cardboard, it comes ready to decorate, which the kids will just love. An innovative, unique and exciting gift, typical of Nigels eco store.
The 6 in 1 Solar toy, or Powerplus Chameleon as it is also known is a really nice bit of educational fun.
The set comes with many different pieces, in the style of Airfix. Pop the parts out and use the easy to follow instructions to make 6 different models. These are snap together, so the kit can be used again and again.
When the solar unit that is built into each model has contact with the sun, the model comes to life. You can make a windmill, plane, boat, puppy, revolving plane and car. I think that this is the perfect gift for the difficult to buy for 8 – 12 age group. I also think that this is something that parent and child could really benefit and enjoy doing together.
When you consider the alarming rate of climate change, Just how important is this solar toy? Inspirational, educational and most importantly, Fun.
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Mon 30th November 2009 at 08:35 AM, Filed in Gifts For Kids
Every Child I know aged 1 – 6 adores Peppa Pig. I can’t tell you why, I just know that there is an indescribable affection to the Cartoon and now also to the excellent toys.
Princess Peppa is evolving into its own mini range within the Peppa range. The Train set is fantastically colourful and very hard wearing. The carriages are connectable and it all pulls along very nicely.
The set comes complete with a Princess Peppa figure and with a Grandpa Pig figure. A welcome addition for any young child, it is yet another popular item within Boots 3 for the price of 2 range.
Are you one of those people that watches those fancy dancers on Britain’s Got Talent and says “that’s easy, I could do that!”
If so, then you now have the opportunity to prove it with this fantastic new game on the Wii, Just Dance. Grab the Wii remote and dance to an impressive track list full of famous and unforgettable hits you’ll be taught some iconic dance moves and then be asked to act them out yourself.
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