Our regular readers of Iconic Gifts should well know by now that I am mad about OXO. With a mission of providing innovative consumer products that make everyday living easier, they succeed immensely. I have yet to be disappointed with a product!
So now, I would like to introduce OXO’s Salt & Pepper Grinders.

Designed to season your food to absolute perfection, OXO’s elegant salt & pepper grinders features five versatile settings. From fine to coarse you can easily choose the setting in which you prefer. They dispense from the top to avoid residue being left behind on the table or worktop. They look, feel and perform in quality and style!
It boasts stainless steel accents for kitchen-to-table appeal, and the clear acrylic body highlights the contents showing you when it’s time to refill! True to OXO’s universal design approach, these salt & pepper grinders have a soft, non-slip grip on the turning mechanism making them extremely easy and comfortable to use whatever is on the menu. I love them!
OXO’s Salt & Pepper Grinders are priced at £20.43 each and are available from Lakeland and Amazon. Visit http://www.oxouk.com or call 0114 290 1455 for further details.
Bubbles and the festive season seem to go hand in hand for me! There is nothing I like more than having a glass of splendid wine on Christmas morning whilst opening presents – it’s tradition in my family! After sampling the Yellow Label Sparkling Rosé, I know that this is what I will be tantalising my taste buds with this Christmas – it’s delicious and very easy to swig. This sparkling wine is perfect for everyday celebrations or for a weekend treat for those who deserve it!

Wolf Blass Yellow Label Sparkling Rosé is made with Pinot Noir grapes, the same blend that is used in traditional champagnes. Wolf Blass say:-
“Pale strawberry in colour with a delicate and persistent bead. The bouquet offers lifted aromas of blossom, freshly cut strawberries and underlying musk. Strawberry and red berry fruits are round with gentle citrus flavours on the palate. With a fine and persistent bead, the flavours are accompanied by a soft creaminess which provides a delicate mouth feel, finishing with refreshing, cleansing acidity.”
For a very affordable price of £12.99, you will be able to bring glamour and sparkle to your party effortlessly. The Wolf Blass Yellow Label Collection is available now from branches of Tesco, Sainsbury’s and The Co-operative. For more details on sumptuous wines and further collections, please check out http://www.wolfblasswines.com.
MAXimise your kitchen’s style with the new purple MAX 35 Microwave from Whirlpool – it looks totally deluxe and stunning. It’s easy to brighten the tone of your kitchen this season with the new purple MAX 35 microwave. The innovative design of the MAX microwave allows it to elegantly fit in even the most awkwardly shaped kitchens. Thanks to a uniquely curved back, it can be placed directly into corners, unlike traditional microwaves, freeing up a fantastic extra 25% worktop space – now that is what people with a small kitchen dream off!

This stylish, iconic microwave from Whirlpool has been given a makeover. Now available in a sleek purple finish the MAX 35 microwave offers an exclusive steam cooking function, and boasts a number of features exclusive to Whirlpool, to help achieve stunning cooking results every time.
The Steam function allows users to create quick and healthy meals at the touch of a button with the aid of a special steamer vessel within the microwave cavity. Users simply need to add water and select the food class and weight to ensure perfect results every time
The Max 35’s round back, flat glass door, unique touch sensor panel and integrated handle highlight the sleek style Whirlpool products are known for and the unusual round back makes it compact externally but very spacious internally. With a width of just 39cm, the clever design means the MAX microwave can hold plates up to 28cm in diameter leaving you more usable space without any bulk.
The Max 35’s bold shape combined with its new stylish purple colour guarantees it will be the most sought-after gadget in your kitchen this winter.
The purple Max 35 microwave will be available from all good retailers from November 2011. For more information visit http://www.whirlpool.co.uk.
Tefal are thrilled to announce the introduction of the Gourmet Anodised range. This impressive collection of non-stick cookware has a variety of options available to suit all cooking enthusiasts. This range not only looks great, but is sure to perform wonderfully. This fabulous range of Fry-pans and Saucepans come in three different sizes, making them ideal for any cooking needs. Whether you want to cook something simple or experiment away this fantastic collection has something to suit everyone.

Tefal say:-
“The Gourmet Anodised range is pure genius: with a built in Thermo Spot, it is easy to know when you’ve reached the optimum temperature for cooking. Non-stick coating interior offers a non-scratch surface that allows the pans to be used with metal utensils. The glass lids allow for see through cooking and riveted, polished stainless steel handles means oven proof cooking just got a whole lot easier.”
The new range of Gourmet Anodised cookware does everything you would expect. And the fact that the cookwares are all dishwasher safe, it means even the washing up is easy!
Sizes and prices are as follows:-
• Fry-Pans - 20cm £30.00, 26cm £40.00, 30cm £45.00
• Saucepans - 16cm £45.00, 18cm £50.00, 20cm £55.00
• Ste Pot - 24cm £46.00
• 3 Piece Set - 16cm/18cm/20cm Saucepans £150.00
• 5 Piece Set - 16cm/18cm/20cm Saucepans & 26cm Fry-pan & 24cm Stew Pot £250.00
For stockist enquiries and further information on Tefal please call 0845 602 1454 or visit http://www.tefal.co.uk
Now this I like a Lot - A cuppa in 36 seconds, yes please! Made perfectly for busy people, or those who like a quick cuppa, Tefal now gives us the new Express Boil. This is guaranteed to allow you a little bit more ‘me time’ with its super speedy 36 second boiling time. With the average UK consumer drinking 4.4 cups of tea or coffee a day, this new kitchen must-have is sure to be in high demand – I know I want one!

With 2 litres capacity you won’t need to worry about refilling the Express Boil when you need your daily fix. Its unique heating system and single touch start ensure that making your favourite hot drink is as easy as pie. Even more importantly, as you only boil the amount of water you need, this is a very energy efficient gadget. The Express Boil just gets better and better!
The Express Boil by Tefal specifications are as follows:-
• Hot water in 36 seconds
• Unique heating system – heats the water you need while the reservoir remains cool
• 2 litre water capacity
• Power: 3000 W
• Average temperature 91°c
• Brushed Aluminium and matt black finish.
• Single touch start - Choose your cup size and the machine will remember how much water to dispense each time!
• Single touch manual stop
• Removable easy clean drip tray
The Express Boil is priced at £64.99. For stockist details please visit http://www.tefal.co.uk or call 0845 602 1454.