Buying gifts for people that like to cook can always be a bit tricky. You never want to buy them something they will never use, but you don’t want to purchase something trendy or useless, either. Here is a list of products that we here in the J&R office have actually used and recommend for those people in your life that enjoy spending time in the kitchen!

I received the Henckels J A Twin Signature 7-Piece Block Set as a gift a few years ago and can’t even believe I used “lesser” knives for so many years! First of all, they are a perfect starter set for someone that’s just learning how important good knives can be. The blades are extremely sharp, so no need for sharpening out of the box. As someone that is always terrified I’m going to take off part of a finger when chopping vegetables, the chef’s knife is very sturdy and doesn’t feel like it’s going to randomly slice in the wrong direction.
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This morning, our very own Marty Singer stopped by the “CW11 Morning Show” to talk about his top picks for Father’s Day. From a digital camera to an e-book reader, Marty’s picks are bound to have something for almost any dad!

Besides talking about his favorite gift ideas, Marty was also there to talk about our Summer Expo, which is going on right now! Block wide savings can be found, as well as a ton of instore events through the weekend. If you are in the area, make sure you stop by…don’t let a little rain stop ya!

Marty’s Picks
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Valentine’s Day is always a stressful time of year. What do you get for a loved one when you don’t want to go the same old flower & candy route? Well, why not go techie this year?

J&R CEO Rachelle Friedman talked to WPIX Morning Show’s Lisa Mateo about her personal high tech Valentine’s suggestions. You can watch the clip on the PIX website here or just head on over to our own site for some suggestions!