Wine Cellar Express

AGES WINE IN 30 MINUTES!

Used simply as a bottle coaster for 30 minutes, the Wine Cellar Express features a powerful magnet built into its base that dramatically softens the harsh, bitter red tannins in young red wines in much the same way that aging would eventually accomplish. Enjoy While this may seem an unusual claim, the Wine Cellar Express has been tested by numerous wine experts, who confirm results of a softer, rounder feel and enhanced bouquet from the wine! Price $39.95 at 125West.com.

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Conditioning for Baseball

With winter upon us, it may seem that baseball is far away, but now is the time to start your conditioning program to be ready for the spring! I recommend the Triple Threat Baseball Conditioning Program available on DVD produced by Jeff Fourney (former strength and conditioning coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks). The 3-disc DVD set covers baseball-specific conditioning instruction for competitive baseball players, including the most important physical aspects of baseball...speed, power, and agility:

• Flexibility Training (16 min): covers proper warm up, dynamic and static flexibility drills, and exercises, to help improve full range of motion in baseball skill movements.
• Weight Training (27 min): learn to improve strength with baseball specific weight exercises. Learn proper lifting techniques to excel strength gains. Learn the secret of a strong man s game to help you rise above your competition.
• Medicine Ball Training (20 min): Functional and sport specific movements is what you will find with our Medicine Ball training system. A player who does not possess the specific explosive strength that baseball requires will find it difficult to climb the higher levels of baseball.
• Plyometric Training (16 min): plyometric training bridges the gap between strength and speed to create power.
• Speed Training (40 min): regardless how good your game already is, speed instantly raises it to another level and adds quality to your performance. Learn why the acceleration phase is the most important for a baseball player and how you can improve it to help every area of your game.
• Agility Training (23 min): improve your foot speed and balance. Reaction time and first step speed will improve with these exercises. Learn the mechanics of becoming an explosive base stealer and how to be more explosive out of the batters box to improve home to first base times.
• Advanced Speed and Power Suite Training (42 min): for enhanced take-off and jumps and specific base stealing techniques. Includes some of the most intense workouts from running drills that mimic the manner in which muscles fire and work in hitting, pitching, and all movements in the game.
• Advanced Power Cord Training (30 min): uses drills specific to baseball that apply explosive resistance through a full range of motion.

Bamix de Luxe Stick Blender

I have owned and used a Bamix stick blender for nearly 25 years, and it's still going strong! Designed and manufactured in Switzerland, the Bamix de Luxe stick blender (aka immersion blender or wand blender) is undoubtedly the most successful product of its kind with over 7 million units sold in all five continents. Use the hand-held Bamix stick blender for practically any kitchen food processing task, including mixing, chopping, crushing, blending, puréeing, whisking, whipping, stirring, grating, and grinding. The Bamix stick blender is simple to use, and its compact size makes it convenient to store on your countertop for use at any time. To operate the Bamix, select an attachment, immerse the wand, and engage the pulse switch with one finger. Operation is quiet and vibration free, and within seconds, you have a creamy sauce, whipped egg whites, homemade mayonnaise, chopped vegetables, crushed ice, foamy milk shake, or fruit purée. Price just under $150, the Bamix is available in the traditional white color, red, black, or silver.

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ZzZ-Chest

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ZzZ-Chest converts from a decorative chest to a comfortable, full-size bed in just seconds. It is bed perfect for saving space in any room that serves as an occasional guestroom and ideal for everyday use in a small city studio apartment. No installation is required, making the ZzZ-Chest Bed an easy and affordable alternative to an expensive Murphy Bed. Other features include:

• Full-length, bi-fold innerspring full-size mattress developed for the ZzZ-Chest is included
• Raised sleeping platform uses front panel that folds down onto felt-covered extension runners
• Roomy storage drawers for pillows or bedding
• When closed, safety chains prevent front from falling if opened accidently
• Constructed with solid wood runners, solid wood framed particle board, real wood veneer, and MDF
• Available in three styles (Milan, Savannah, and Ravenswood) and different finishes

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The ZzZ-Chest is manufactured by Arason Enterprises, known originally for the innovative Fu-Chest, of Annapolis, Maryland. Pricing of the ZzZ-Chest is under $1800 and includes delivery.

Knife Sharpening Steels

A high-quality knife will remain sharp for a long time, if they are used exclusively for the purpose which they were designed (unlike me, who recently used a chef's knife to crack lobster claws and dinged the edge). Knives may be used for slicing, cutting, and chopping (vegetables). Bones (and lobster claws) should be chopped with a cleaver.

I recommend that the surface where you cut be wood or plastic. Harder surfaces, such as marble, blunt knife edges very quickly. The best surface is a an end-grain, butcher-block surface.

Even the best knife will loose sharpness over time, and regular use of a sharpening (honing) steel is recommened. If used correctly, the steel will remove microscopic amounts of metal from the edge until the edge is sharp again. Use the following technique to ensure success:

• Hold steel in vertical position with steel facing up.
• Bring the blade into contact with top section of steel at the start of knife's cutting edge (choil) near the blade's butt.
• Put knife edge on steel at an angle of 15° to 20°.
• Move edge in a wide arc down the the steel in such a way that the knife tip ends close to the handle of the sharpening steel.
• Repeat same using other side of blade—it is important to alternate sides (otherwise a burr will be left along last side sharpened).
• A few times back and forth should suffice—use progressively less pressure from one sharpening movement to the next.

Sharpening steels vary in quality, and the sharpening ridges on low-quality steels will wear thin very quickly. I recommend a commercial-quality sharpening steel, because it will restore quickly your knife edge and last for many years to come.

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Please note that a sharpening steel may be of limited use on a blades that are totally blunt and require the use of a grinding wheel to assume a new edge.

Ship's Bell

Ship's Bells by Weems & Plath
Annapolis, Maryland

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These deluxe nautical ship's bells are solid cast brass or nickel-plated brass with a beautiful polished mirror finish. When struck, each ship's bell producers a loud, rich tone. The lanyard is included (white for brass bells, navy blue for nickel-plated bells). Also included with each ship's bell is a bulkhead/wall mount bracket that allows you easily to lift the bell from the bracket for storage. Many bell sizes are available (8.5", 12", and 18" diameter bells meet the US Coast Guard requirement for larger commercial vessels).

The company Weems & Plath is located in the Chesapeake Bay town of Annapolis, Maryland, where it was founded many years ago by Captain Phillip Van Horn Weems. Capt. Weems was a leading navigator of his time, teaching at the US Naval Academy and later from a navigation school he founded. Charles Lindberg studied with Weems before attempting his solo trans-Atlantic flight. Admiral Byrd, a classmate of Weems at the Naval Academy, came to him for instruction before setting out for the North Pole.

A century earlier, Carl Plath's company in Hamburg, Germany, began manufacturing commercial sextants and magnetic compasses. The company developed the first gyrocompass installed on a commercial vessel in the year 1913. In 1928, Captain Weems became the North American distributor of C. Plath instruments, and hence the alliance of the two names into Weems & Plath. The company remains today a leading manufacturer of precision marine navigation instruments.

Reliable Ironing Systems

Reliable Corporation has been in business over 50 years in supplying commercial tailoring equipment. They offer a large selection of commerical-quality ironing and pressing systems from Italy. The irons feature detached boilers that produce high-pressure, high-temperature dry steam. Dry steam penetrates quickly deep into fabric fibers to soften them, cutting ironing time in half! The heavier weight of professional irons also speed the process. Commercial pressing tables with powerful vacuum motors for pulling the steam through garments also are available from Reliable.

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Weems & Plath Chart Weight

Looking for a gift that the sailor or boater in your life will adore? A personalized chart weight by Weems & Plath of Annapolis, Maryland could be just the thing. Ideal for holding charts open at your nav station, the chart weights also make great accessories for an office desk. Constructed from a solid forged brass ring, each chart weight measures 3" in diameter, weighs 12oz, and is lacquered so it will never tarnish or show fingerprints. The bottom side is felt lined to protect surfaces and prevent slipping. Choose from four ring styles: clock, compass, magnifier, and thermometer. For a small upcharge, the chart weights may be engraved (e.g. boat name, family name, yacht club, special occasion).

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The company Weems & Plath is located in the Chesapeake Bay town of Annapolis, Maryland, where it was founded many years ago by Captain Phillip Van Horn Weems. Capt. Weems was a leading navigator of his time, teaching at the US Naval Academy and later from a navigation school he founded. Charles Lindberg studied with Weems before attempting his solo trans-Atlantic flight. Admiral Byrd, a classmate of Weems at the Naval Academy, came to him for instruction before setting out for the North Pole.

Krumkake (Krum Kaka)

A popular waffle cookie from Norway, the Krumkake or Krum Kaka, made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and cream are traditionally made during the Christmas season. A typical recipe can contain equal parts sugar, butter, flour and potato/cornflour, along with eggs and cream. The sugar and eggs are whipped with melted butter, flour is added, and finally cream. Alternative ingredients are different spices and/or brandy. A special decorative two-sided iron griddle, similar to a waffle iron, is used to bake the thin round cakes.

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At 125West.com, you'll find this terrific Krumkake Iron designed for stovetop use made by NordicWare. Price $47.95.

Sambonet Holloware

Produced in Italy, Sambonet holloware has been used for decades by posh European hotels and gourmet restaurants. Like the prestigious Sambonet flatware, the Sambonet holloware is prized for its design, functionality, durability, and premium materials such as the nickel silver with hard silverplate in a polished mirror finish. Silverplated 18/10 stainless steel and polished 18/10 stainless steel holloware also are available. Included in our Sambonet holloware collections are coffee services, serving trays, and chafing dishes.

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125West.com is your best source for Sambonet flatware, holloware, cookware, and accessories. Consumers and hotels/restaurants are invited to contact the 125West.com Concierge by email at concierge@125west.com or by calling 1-888-921-9378 (1-410-295-3917) for product consultation and personal ordering assistance.

Alfi Thermal Coffee Carafes

Made in Germany, Alfi is the world leader in thermal carafes for home and restaurant use. Quality is never compromised, and each Alfi insulated thermal carafe is created with a combination of elegant high-performance design, hand craftsmanship, and high-quality materials. Alfi thermal carafes are designed for many years of everyday service on the coffee table at your home or office. each Alfi insulated thermal carafe is created with a combination of elegant high-performance design, hand craftsmanship, and high-quality materials. Its double-walled toughened hard-glass liner creates a vacuum between the walls, allowing neither heat nor cold to escape. An Alfi carafe filled at 200°F will hold liquid hot at least 145°F for 12 hours! Alfi sets strict standards of quality on its products. Use of the finest manufacturing and high-quality materials ensure that customers will enjoy Alfi products for years to come. The Alfi team of qualified specialists, together with environmental friendly, technical equipment gives you the guarantee that every product leaving our company is in perfect condition.

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Winterize Your Henri Studio Outdoor Fountain

Extreme and rapid changes in temperature and humidity affect all concrete adversely. Concrete has an inherent tendency to expand and contract with climatic conditions. However, your Henri cast stone products have been manufactured with weather in mind. The concrete mix contains fiber and mechanical additives that enhance the elastic qualities of the concrete. Occasionally, non-harmful surface cracks may appear - but your your Henri cast stone product will not crack due to weather if the following simple rules are followed:

• Do not allow waste to collect and freeze in fountain bowls or shells.
• Do not allow water to collect and freeze in planters, saucers, or birdbaths.
• Do not allow statuary or pedestals to sit in a pool of ice.

Cast stone products left exposed to icing conditions may shale or crack due to the mechanical force of water solidifying and expanding along the concrete surface.
Important: If your Henri fountain, birdbath, planter, or statuary cannot be stored indoors during the winter season, you must at least protect it from ice collection or exposure.

How To Protect During the Winter:
For fountains, first remove the stature and pump (storing them inside if possible). Next, fill the bowl(s) or shell(s) with an absorbent material such as burlap bags or blankets. Then, cover the entire fountain with a Henri fountain cover. Should condensation form inside the cover, they will be absorbed by the material.

For birdbaths, planters, or statuary, set the pieces on high ground where a pool of ice will not form, then cover with a Henri fountain cover.

By following these simple and sensible precautions during the winter season, you will protect your Henri Studio cast stone products for many years of beauty and enjoyment.

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Demeyere 7-Ply InductoSeal Base

When cooking soups or vegetables, the ability of the base to diffuse heat is essential for generating steam from water or liquid, while the stainless steel sides and lid help retain heat inside the pot or pan. InductoSeal® is a revolutionary technology made of a 7-ply material combining layers of stainless steel, silver, and 2mm solid copper core hermetically sealed in the base and laser welded to the sides of the pan body. This design provides ultimate heat conduction throughout the total cooking surface of the base. It offers 33% more cooking surface than a traditional base, while retaining heat and flavor inside the pan, perfect for steaming or cooking, with or without water, for healthy and delicious recipes.

• First Layer (body) - 18/10 stainless steel on the whole interior and exterior of pan.
• Second Layer (base) - silver brazing on full base.
• Third Layer (base) - heavy copper core hermetically sealed for perfect heat distribution on the entire base (same diameter as the pan).
• Fourth Layer (base) - silver brazing on full base.
• Fifth/Sixth/Seventh (capsule) - combination of three special stainless steel alloys on the bottom of the pan, welded on the side, for use on all cooktops, including induction.

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Straight-sided pots and pans required the transfer of heat from the bottom of the cooking vessel into the food, using the sides and lids to retain heat inside. Demeyere Atlantis Cookware features the seven-ply InductoSeal® base that combines layers of stainless steel, silver, and a 2mm solid copper core in a hermetically sealed base that is laser welded to the sides of the pan body. The unique base design offers 33% larger cooking surface than a traditional base with unsurpassed heat conductivity properties. The thick, surgical 18/10 stainless steel construction of the bodies and lids insulate the cookware for cooking efficiency and energy savings.

Other pans require the transfer of heat throught the base from rim to rim, such as skillets and conical sauteuse pans. Again Demeyere uses seven layers from rim to rim using its 7-PlyMaterial® construction. Combined with the ideal thickness for each type of pan, the unique design offers the chef optimum control over each cooking process.

Heartwood Birdhouses

Heartwood birdhouses are crafted in the USA. The primary birdhouse house material is naturally rot-resistant domestic cypress wood that is a scrap byproduct of lumber bound for furniture factories. All paints are industrial grade, non-toxic, acrylic latex designed for outdoor durability. The distinctive cypress shingle roofs, which are specially tapered, dog eared, and stone washed, give Heartwood birdhouses a custom look and lifelong durability. You'll find a large selection of styles from small to large and a large choice in stains and colors. Bat houses and other decorative garden houses also are available. Prices start around $48.

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Commercial Quality Ice Cream Machines

A great gift idea for the family is a commercial-quality countertop ice cream maker! These ice cream (gelato) makers are made by Musso in Italy just like you find in an Italian gelateria. They are totally self-contained, fully automatic appliances that blend and freeze at least one-half gallon of ice cream or gelato in less than 20 minutes. Operation is simple with a dial timer working in conjunction with churn and chill switches -- just add the ingredients to the bowl and set the timer. ice cream maker's powerful 300-watt motor drive easily blends large pieces of fruit or nuts into the mixture. With all stainless steel housings, mixing bowls, and mixing blades, no plastic or aluminum touches the ice cream.

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Personlized Address Plaque

Make your home easy to find with an elegant address plaque from Whitehall Products. These personalized home address plaques are available in many attractive styles, color combinations, sizes, and mountings. Constructed from rust-free recycled aluminum and finished in a weather-resistant powder coating, our address plaques will retain a like-new appearance for years to come. Few products can add as much value to the curb appeal of your home as a personalized address plaque.

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An address plaque makes a terrific gift, and one that the recepient will display for many years. In addition to address plaques, we also have personalized specialty plaques for hobby rooms, party rooms, work shops, and more.

American Retro Pedal Cars

Looking for a special gift for child 2 to 6 years old and you're not impressed about modern electronic games and stations? Then wow about a kind of toy you may have owned and enjoyed? Inspired by the "sad face" cars from the late 1940's, our American Retro pedal cars feature heavy gauge steel body construction with chrome windshield, hood ornament, steering wheel, and hub caps. Tires are solid rubber on ball-bearing wheels. The driving mechanism also features ball-bearing pull bars and ball-bearing rear axle hangers. The cars come completely assembled with free shipping anywhere in the continental USA.

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Anji Mountain Bamboo Roll Up Chair Mats

Constructed from Anji Mountain bamboo, the strongest and most durable bamboo on earth, and finished with seven coats of premium, scuff-resistant polyurethane, this chair mat will provide many years of heavy-duty service in your home or office. The mat will not warp, crack, or splinter and will support office chairs on casters or stationary chairs with floor protectors. For further comfort and floor protection, the mat has premium felt backing. The mat also can roll up like a rug for easy portability. The chair mat is available in different styles, dimensions, and finishes. meld beauty, style, and function to create a handsome alternative to the bland, utilitarian vinyl chair mat. There is no other product like this in the marketplace. Priced by size, the floor mats range from $150 to $240 with free shipping.

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Butcher Block Care

We sell a lot of John Boos butcher blocks and furniture with butcher block tops at 125West.com, and often we get customer questions about caring for their new butcher block. By following a few easy usage rules and maintenance steps, butcher block life is almost unlimited! Firstly, butcher blocks are made from real wood. Wood is a natural material that responds tochanges in temperature and humidity. These changes set up tremendous internal forces in the block. Their shape and dimensions will change with the seasons. If warping or edge cracking appears it is related to uneven changes in temperature or humidity. Keep your block dry, away from heat and allow it to dry evenly. Regular oiling helps to prevent these problems because it keeps water from entering the board. Sometimes this finish will give the impression that the block is wet, the topis ready to use. Wash your block by hand only using anti-bacterial dish soap and warm water. Do not submerge the block! Add a small amount of bleach or vinegar to the water for extra bacteria killing power after chopping bacteria carrying foods such as raw chicken. You can also rub the block with a half a lemon to kill bacteria. Our blocks are not dishwasher safe. Thoroughly dry the block after washing. When possible allow the block to dry standing up on edge to help the block dry properly and prevent warp. Periodically oil the block with mineral oil, Glumber Oil, or our Block Bros. All-Natural Block Oil. Letting the block dry out because of a lack of oil is the #1 cause of problems with the block. You can't oil your block too much! Oiling will help keep that beautiful sheen. Do not allow liquid to stand on the block for a long period of time, it will stain the block and cause the wood to expand, causing glue joint failure and warp. Use a steel scrapper or sandpaper as needed to keep the top smooth and free of deep cuts and food buildup, then re-oil the top. Work with different areas of the block to help it wear evenly. Both sides should be used if the design allows to extend the life of your board. Do not use a razor sharpened edge on your clever it will chip out the wood. Do not expose tops to excessive heat, cold or moisture! Never put in microwave or dishwasher. Never place on stove burners.

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Fissler Cookware

Firstly, happy Thanksgiving. It has been a trying year in the economy and politics, but we all should still find things for which we can give thanks.

If you're considering high-performance cookware this season and do not want something made in China, you should consider Fissler. Fissler cookware has been produced in Germany since the year 1845! Today, more than 160 years later, Fissler is market leader in the European cookware market. Fissler products are recognized for outstanding quality, function, design, and high performance.

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The Fissler Original Pro cookware collection features all-heavy gauge 18/10 stainless steel exterior construction combined with its Cookstar base. The Cookstar base performs on all cooktops (including induction) that encapulates with stainless steel a thick 6mm aluminum core for heat transfer and diffusion without any hot spot. Other features include tightly fitted lids for waterless cooking, easy-pour rims, large stay-cool handles (without rivets for best hygiene), and there even is a measuring scale inscribed inside the pot or pan. Original Pro may also be used in the oven, is dishwasher safe, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Fissler is also very well known for its pressure cookers that feature the same high-performance construction as Original Pro with stainless steel construction and the Cookstar base. The pressure cookers are simple and very safe to operate while adding a healthy and fast method to your culinary options.

AeroBed for the Holidays

As the holidays approach, you may be expecting house guests or you may be traveling out of town to visit relatives or friends. Where to sleep is usually an issue unless you have an AEROBED! A self-inflating AeroBed mattress offers the convenience and easy portability. Its patented Sleep-Align coil system provides unique firmness zones in different sections of the bed for ultimate sleeping comfort. And with its fully recessed air pump, an AeroBed is a full 9-inches thick to fit standard-sized bed frames, waterbed frames, sofa beds, or futons. And of course, you also can use it on the floor. AeroBed is perfect for overnight guests, vacation homes, dorm rooms, or anywhere you need a quick and comfortable bed. Many people use one every night!

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An AeroBed takes 60 seconds to inflate using its motorized air pump. is constructed with heavy-gauge, non-allergenic, PCV vinyl and electronically welded seams that will provide years of sleeping comfort. The air mattress features the Aero exclusive Quadra Coil® construction for a smoother sleep surface with even cushioning that prevents pressure points and enhances circulation. The surface of the mattress has a plush, velvety surface for further comfort. Also conveniently included with the AeroBed Premier Comfort Plus is a thick, comfortable, machine washable mattress cover. When your houseguests are gone, the AeroBed Premier Comfort Plus deflates completely in 15 seconds and easily rolls up for compact storage in its convenient lightweight carry bag.

Solid Brass Door Knockers

One of the first impressions a visitor to your home may be the door knocker. At 125West.com, choose from a large assortment of handcrafted large, solid brass door knockers that will add a warm welcoming accent to your front door. Many knockers also may be personalizied by engraving! A solid brass door knocker also makes a wonderful housewarming present for family or friends.

These door knockers are made from solid cast brass. They are hand polished to a bright shiny finish with an added layer of clear lacquer to prevent tarnishing. Prices for our door knockers start around $20 and range up to $130 for very large, elaborate knockers.

Ruby Crystal 18,696 Carats

This monster natural ruby crystal is one of the world’s largest with a weight of 18,696 carats (8.2 lbs). Referred to as the "125West Ruby Crystal", it is semi-translucent to opaque and contains rutile, which may create a six-ray star if cut en cabochon. The crystal displays a strong red fluorescence when exposed to long-wave ultraviolet light. It measures 122.4mm x 112.3mm x 133.9mm. The ruby is identified in GIA Report 15171991 dated May 24, 2006.

If carved, the 125West Ruby Crystal gemstone would be the largest ruby carvature in the world. If cut en cabochon, it would be the largest cut and polished ruby gemstone in the world. This is a most unique opportunity for the serious gemstone collector or investor. For more information on the 125West Ruby Crystal, please click here or call the 125West Concierge at 1-888-921-9378 or 1-410-295-3917.


About Rubies:
The ruby belongs to the corundum group of minerals. Its name is derived from the red color (Latin Rubeus). Red corundum is always called by the name ruby, while other colors of corundum are known as sapphire. Rubies can be opaque, translucent, or transparent. The ruby coloring pigment is chrome plus some iron. The red color and tone vary with individual deposits, so it is not possible to identify the source area. Ruby is the second-hardest mineral after diamond and seven times harder than topaz. The hardness varies in direction and has no cleavage but does have certain preferred directions of parting. Care must be taken when cutting and setting a ruby. Inclusions in a ruby are common. Rutile needles produce a soft sheen known as silk. Or if cut en cabochon, the effect is six-rayed star (asterism) produced by the reflection of a light source.

Caffè Chicco d'Oro

Number One Coffee in Switzerland!

Switzerland is known for its high standards in coffee and coffee machines (home of the superautomatic coffee machine), and Chicco d'Oro is the number on coffee sold there. Caffè Chicco d'Oro is blended, roasted, and packed a very modern coffee plant located in the Switzerland's southern-most canton of Ticino, a scenic region of deep lakes, palm trees, and soaring snow-capped Alps. Blended from highest-quality 100% Arabica beans from Central America, Chicco d'Oro is roasted to a golden color, has full body, and is rich flavor and aroma. Caffè Chicco d'Oro is ideal for a superautomatic coffee machine and is equally delicious when brewed in an espresso machine or drip coffeemaker. Chicco d'Oro is available in the USA through 125West.com. Packed in 250g (8.8oz) and 1000g (2.2 lb) long-life, nitrogen-flushed bags, it ships right away to your home or office.

History of Coffee

The word "coffee" originates from the word "QAHWA" that in Arabic refers to every vegetable drink; coffee, in fact, was called "Arabia’s wine". Legends and tales lead us into the fascinating world of coffee’s origins. Among these is interesting the one that tells us about Angel Gabriel’s use of coffee to cure the prophet Mahomet. Among the numerous fables, there is a particular one: some Ethiopian monks noticed, in 850 A.D., coffee berries after their goats ate them. The monks picked the berries and obtained a decoction which kept them awake during their night-prayers. Coffee successfully spread from Ethiopia into Arabia as far as the whole zone of near Orient and of Mediterranean sea and with the drink came all the tools too, necessary for its preparation. The success of this phenomenon is proved by bas-relieves too, present in some tombs, made by bedouin families. This demonstrates the assimilation in every day life. In XVI Century coffee reached Constantinople where the first coffee shop was opened. Europeans discovered coffee many years later after already importing cacao and tea. In Vienna, around the year 1683, following the Turkish siege’s end, the first coffee house was built. But we have to wait for the years after Napoleon’s continental blockade to see the successfully diffusion of coffee in western Europe.

Steam Cleaners

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Discover the power of superheated steam to clean almost any surface in the home without any chemicals or detergents. A steam cleaner's self-contained boiler superheats the steam well over 300°F, which when dispensed from the nozzle is 221°F. The superheated steam sanitizes and dissolves dirt, grime, grease, mold, mildew, allergens, and bacteria for easy wipe-up. Uses of a steam cleaner in and around a home are immense. Steam clean and sanitize tile, flooring, glass, tubs, showers, sinks, wood, walls, baseboards, blinds, fixtures, appliances, furniture, carpets, children's toys, fireplaces, workout rooms, pet areas, automobile engines, and vehicle interiors, just to name a few. Once you start steam cleaning, you won't be able to stop! The steam cleaner is not a vacuum, extractor, or shampooing appliance. It cleans and sanitizes purely with superheated steam, and without using chemicals or detergents, the steam cleaner is an ecologically friendly product, too.

Descaling Saeco Superautomatic Coffee Machines

Limescale is a widespread problem for all coffee machines. Scale is the build up of precipitated minerals from hard water on the internal components of a coffee machine. If left untreated, limescale can affect the efficiency of heating elements and clog internal tubing. Limescale also can crack internal components to create water leaks. While easy to do, descaling is the single most important maintenance task that will extend the life of your expensive superautomatic coffee machine. Therefore, I recommend that you descale your Saeco superautomatic coffee machine or espresso machine on a regular basis (approximately every 3 to 4 months). The non-toxic Dezcal Saeco Descaling Agent is simple to use and is very effective. Follow these simple steps to descale manually your Saeco coffee machine (newer machines also offer an automatic descaling program):

• Dissolve the contents of one 1oz packet descaling agent in one liter (32oz) of water
• Pour mixture into the machine's water tank
• Allow about 6oz of solution to flow through the steam arm
• Allow machine to sit about 15 minutes
• Again allow about 6oz of solution to flow through the steam arm
• Allow the machine to sit again for 15 minutes
• Allow the rest of the solution to flow through the steam arm
• When water tank is empty, rinse and fill with fresh water
• Allow full tank of fresh water to flow through steam arm to rinse machine
• Machine is now ready for coffee operation

The Saeco Descaling Agent is sold in a box of 3 packets (enough for almost one year of descaling). Price is $12.95.

F.Dick 1893 Damascus Steel Knife Series

It is clear that the F.Dick 1893 cutlery series is something special with bolster and end-piece made from Damascus steel. Produced from 33 layers of different stainless steels by hammer forging and folding, each blade delivers incredible hardness while retaining flexibility. The iridescent shine on the blade's patterned grain surface is a result of this highly technical steelmaking technique and is unique for each blade. Laser-engraved labeling on the blade appears almost as a watermark and complements the aesthetics of the knife. The blade is hand sharpened and will retain its edge for long periods of use. Last but not least, the 1893 knife series also features a soft-touch, secure-grip poly handle that meets highest hygiene standards.

There are six pieces in the F Dick 1893 collection: Paring Knife, Chef's Knife, Santoku with Kullenschliff, Serrated Bread Knife, Carving Knife, and Carving Fork. You will the entire collection of 1893 (with free shipping) and other F.Dick cutlery at 125West.com.

Metro Super Erecta Wire Shelving System

The Super Erecta Wire Shelving System is the original wire storage system. Introduced nearly 30 years ago, it is universally found in restaurants, hotels, bakeries, stores, factories, warehouses, etc. The extra-sturdy open wire shelves minimize dust accumulation and can hold up to 800 pounds of weight, making Super Erecta the ideal solution for commercial and industrial applications. Home users also can order Super Erecta or its consumer version, InterMetro Professional's Choice. Metro's split sleeve shelve connector is a timeless design that allows shelves to be positioned (and repositioned) at precise 1-inch increments in just a few minutes. Today nearly 100 highly specialized accessories are available for Super Erecta to meet diverse storage challenges. And a full selection of casters also are available for mobile applications. For personal assistance in finding the right solution, feel welcome to contact the 125West Concierge, your Super Erecta wire shelving product specialist, by email at concierge@125west.com or by calling the toll-free number 1-888-921-9378.

Peugeot Pepper and Salt Mills

Peugeot of France created the pepper mill in 1842, long before it made motor cars or bicycles. Over 150 years later, Peugeot is still a leader in pepper mills for hotel/restaurant and home use. Its milling mechanism has grinding and channeling grooves cut into the metal. The channeling groves are designed to line up the peppercorns with the grooves to crack the corns before the fine grinding process. The mechanism is case hardened and is guaranteed to hold up to a lifetime of your pepper milling demands.

At 125West.com, you'll find the complete selection of Peugeot pepper and salt mills sold in the USA that include bodies in hand-rubbed beech wood, 18/10 stainless steel, and clear acrylic. You'll also find mills with the new Peugeot u'Select milling mechanism that provides a choice of pre-set levels of grind from very fine to coarse. Each is backed by a lifetime warranty! If you are looking for a special holiday gift for a gourmet family member or friend that will last for years to come, consider a Peugeot pepper mill and salt mill!

Rotational Hitting Mechanics

The baseball swing has undergone an amazing transformation in homerun and slugging power over the last few years. The modern professional hitter relies on rotational mechanics, in other words, hitting around a stationary axis with a circular hand path while utilizing physical torque to maximize bat speed and power. The technique of linear hitting with weight shift and extension is NOT used by the professional or top-collegiate hitter, because it simply does not generate the same bat speed and power as rotational hitting. Bat speed and power are generated by powerful hip rotation with the body and hands rotating in unison. Hand extension occurs only after contact with the ball is made, not before.

A terrific instructional video for understanding and implementing the principles of rotational hitting mechanics is the BATSPEED FINAL ARC DVD (second edition) produced and hosted by Jack Mankin. Running approximately one hour in length, the first half of the video covers theory of rotational mechanics (what it is and why all of the best pros use it), and the second half presents an A-Z drills program, so that you can learn and/or teach those mechanics. Whether you are hitting a baseball or softball, the same rotational mechanics are essential for consistent contact and power. The training program is for everyone from Little Leaguer to high school player to collegiate player to the professional. A player can never be too young or too old to learn rotational hitting mechanics! The batting principles and body mechanics presented in this training video are backed by scientific research and proven results from batters nationwide. Former professional baseball player and batting coach John Elliot is featured as trainer in the video, who demonstrates the mechanics behind bat speed and provides a professional hitter's perspective to the revolutionary approach. The $39.95 price for the FINAL ARC instructional hitting video will be the best investment you've ever made in hitting!

Great Coffee from Switzerland!

Our coffee Café Bel Etage is blended, roasted, and packed for us in Switzerland by IllyCafé AG, and we deliver it to your door in the USA with free shipping. Café Bel Etage is recognized and appreciated by coffee lovers for its smoothness and rich body that is naturally low in acidity. Thanks to its medium, dry roast character, Café Bel Etage is ideal for a superautomatic coffee machine, espresso, and drip coffee brewing. Café Bel Etage is available as whole-bean caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee and sold in cartons of six (6) 250g (8.8oz) bags. Packed in soft-vac bags that are nitrogen flushed, your coffee will stay fresh up to one year before opening. Price $49.95 (includes delivery in the continental USA).

Illycafé AG is our roaster for Café Bel Etage and is located in Thalwill, Switzerland. The company was founded in the year 1923 by Carlo Seitz and Dr. Ernesto Illy. The Illy brand is well known and has played an imporant role in the growth of espresso and pressure-brewed coffee in Switzerland thanks to a top-quality coffee product and its ongoing educational and promotional efforts to hotels and restaurants. Today, Illycafé AG roasts and packs over 600 tons of quality coffee per year.

F Dick Oyster Knife

I love eating fresh, raw oysters on the halfshell. For years, I used an inexpensive knife with large wood bulb handle for shucking oysters. But recently I used a professional-quality oyster knife from F Dick made in Germany, and wow, what a tool! Its 18/10 stainless steel blade and tang are substantial and will never bend during shucking. The long, riveted handle fits nicely into your hand, and its length, plus the sturdy blade and tang, produce plenty of leverage. The pointed, broad double-edged blade is very sharp and makes it easy to penetrate the shell and scrape away the muscle. The large finger guard provides lots of protection. You'll never want another oyster knife after trying this one from F Dick. Order today from 125West.com, price $38.95 with free shipping. Makes a terrific gift for the waterman in your life!

Recycled Wine Barrel Furniture

Our unique Wine2Night and World Vineyards collections from 2-Day Designs are constructed from recycled white oak wine barrels previously used to age wine before bottling. Over 800,000 barrels are produced each year and then discarded after a few years. Recycled into furniture and furnishings, wine barrel décor creates a warm, rustic look that is ideal for casual entertaining.All furniture from 2-Day Designs is unique and offers a little something different. Environmentally conscious, 2-Day Designs uses recycled, antique lumber whenever possible.

From stools and tables to large display storage and coolers, you will find a large selection of styles for consideration in Wine2Night and World Vineyards. Please also feel welcome to contact the 125West Concierge by email or calling the toll-free number 1-888-921-9378 for personal assistance.

Pewter by Boardman Silversmiths

Lead Free Pewter Handcrafted in USA

The family-owned company of Boardman Silversmiths has deep roots going back to 1798 when T.D. Boardman and his brother established a pewter and silver crafting concern. The name Boardman has been renowned over 200 years for incomparable quality and craftsmanship. Today each piece is an individual work of art crafted by an artisan, who is responsible for its flawless quality from start to finish. Thus every piece is distinctive and unique, yet perfectly matched with all others of its kind due to each craftman's unerring eye and touch.

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Finest Quality Materials

Boardman uses only the finest and the heaviest LEAD-FREE PEWTER in the industry. It is an alloy of 92% pure tin, 7% pure antimony, and 1% copper. Only costly LEAD-FREE SOLDER is used, eliminating any possibility of food or beverage contamination.

Boardman spinners leverage up to 900 pounds of pressure per square inch to create the precise curves and contours required.

All Boardman pewter is hand polished by craftsmen using imported pumice, and hand buffed to a flawless bright or satin finish.

Of key importance, Boardman pewter DOES NOT TARNISH so it DOES NOT NEED POLISHING. Its easy care is perfect for today's lifestyles, yet it looks so much like sterling silver.

Highly Skilled Craftsmen

From the experienced touch of superb master craftsmen, each piece of Boardman Silver and Pewter emerges as an individual work of art.

The process begins when blanking presses cut geometric shapes from sheets of the finest sterling. 925 parts of fine silver and the finest and heaviest lead free pewter used in the industry - Pewter being an alloy of 92% tin, 7% antimony and 1% copper.

The full potential of this exceptional sterling and pewter is realized once in the hands of Boardman craftsmen.

Using the tools they made years ago during long apprenticeships, Boardman spinners leverage up to 900 pounds per square inch into precise curves and contours. Specially designed "sectional chucks" enable them to create a wide range of shapes on their spinning lathes.

With a steady freehand touch, Boardman's Silversmiths and Pewtersmiths then solder on solid and hollow fittings. Artisans create the solid fittings by centrifugal casting; hollow fittings are hand-formed in bronze using slush casting techniques dating back to the 17th century.

Finally, craftsmen hand polish all pieces with imported pumice and hand buff them to a flawless bright or satin finish, whether it is Sterling or Pewter.

Every Boardman piece thus created is distinctive, unique - yet perfectly matched with all others of its kind due to each craftsman's unerring eye and touch

Unmatched Versatility

Because Boardman has retained and expanded its work force of craftsmen at a time when other companies have come to rely on automation, it is now an unmatched resource in the area of customization and special production. Using a variety of techniques, including hand or machine engraving, acid or photo etching, dies and molds, Boardman can customize any item to a client's particular needs. They can also craft a unique, one-of-a-kind item for a presentation or to commemorate a special event.

Cedon Wine Bottle Uncorking Machine

Designed for heavy-duty restaurant use, the Cedon wine bottle uncorking machine quickly and easily uncorks a bottle of wine in a jiffy. It mounts to a bench or countertop with a sturdy vice clamp and wing nut. The sturdy spiral worm penetrates and extracts a cork in one quick motion of the lever arm. Designed and produced in Germany, the Cedon professional uncorking machine is designed for many years of reliable service in your wine cellar or kitchen and is backed by a 5-year warranty. The wine bottle uncorker is available either in a brass plated ($319.95) or nickel plated ($269.95) finish. Free Shipping!

At 125West.com, you will find a large selection of professional uncorking machines and corkscrews. A top-quality wine accessory makes a terrific gift that will be appreciated for many years by the wine enthusiast!

Sambonet

Sambonet, located in northern Italy, has over one hundred years experience in producing top quality flatware, holloware, and cookware for five-star hotels and restaurants in Europe and around the world. Many top U.S. restaurants feature Sambonet place settings at their tables. More and more households also are discovering the pleasure of using Sambonet in the dining room and kitchen.

There are numerous Sambonet flatware collections available in mirror-polished silverplated nickel silver, silverplated stainless steel, and all-stainless steel. The patented Sambonet silverplating process, known as HSSP, is two times harder than traditional silverplating and up to four times more tarnish resistant. For everyday use, however, we generally recommend the all-stainless steel construction. Along with the typical place setting pieces, each collection offers a large assortment of serving and specialty pieces.

Sambonet holloware has been used for decades by posh European hotels and restaurants and prized for its design, functionality, durability, and premium materials such as nickel silver with hard silverplate in a polished mirror finish. Under holloware, you will find coffee services, serving trays, and chafing dishes.

The Sambonet Professionale commercial cookware line features heavy-duty stainless steel cladded construction. In year 2006, Gourmet magazine evaluated different casserole pots and picked the Sambonet casserole as the best one, describing it as "perfect".

At 125West.com, you will find all of these terrific Sambonet products and all with free shipping! Please feel welcome to contact the 125West Concierge by email or by calling toll-free 1-888-921-9378.

Optima Deluxe English Picnic Baskets

If you're looking for something unique and of the finest quality, you may wish to consider a deluxe picnic basket set from Optima. Made in England, these beautiful picnic baskets are constructed from highest-quality willow harvested from sustainable, farmed sources that is treated, varnished, and hand woven. The picnic basket handles are covered in leather and securely fixed by brass rivets. The picnic basket hinges and clasps are constructed from durable leather. And of course, basket contents are of the finest quality.

Everything you need for a picnic from tableware to accessories is included with each basket. Plates are ceramic or even fine bone English china. Glasses are real tempered glass or English crystal. Napkins are 100% fine cotton. Many basket styles are availabe and range from $130 to $1600 per picnic basket set. All-wool English picnic blankets also are available from Optima at 125West.com.

BoosBlock Professional Cutting Boards

The BoosBlock RA02 and RA03 from John Boos are the favored cutting surface of professional chefs around the world and offer unequaled quality for the serious home cook. The warm, rich beauty of the natural wood butcher block cutting boards will complement any kitchen. The 2-¼" thick edge-grain hard rock maple cutting boards have a natural oil finish and are safe and sanitary for all food preparation with the commercial NSF listing for hygiene. The edge-grain work surface is easy on knives and resists nicks and gouges, preventing bacteria from penetrating the wood. The heavy weight of the board resists slipping on a countertop or table while at work. John Boos BoosBlock cutting boards are reversible and feature convenient handle grips.

• RA02
  Dimensions 20" x 15" x 2.25"
  Weight 17 lbs
  Price $79.95
  
• RA03
  Dimensions 24" x 18" x 2.25"
  Weight 24 lbs
  Price $99.95

Texas Rec Ultra Sensation Pool Float

At 3" thick, no other pool float is thicker and more buoyant than the Ultra Sunsation pool float from Texas Rec. This top-of-the-line pool float offers everlasting quality with closed cell foam construction that is covered with a tough, easy-to-clean glossy vinyl coating that resists sun, chlorine, and salt water. Fully reversible, the Ultra Sensation pool float is designed to offer full body support even for the above-average weight adult. The full-roll pillow provides extra buoyancy and comfort in the head area and also makes it easy to carry out of the water. The pool float is smooth on both sides and is available in four colors: bronze, aquamarine (shown above), kiwi, and coral (shown above). Overall pool float dimensions are 26"W x 72"L x 3" thick. The Texas Rec Ultra Sunsation pool float is made in the USA. Price $219.



Texas Recreation Corporation has taken recreation seriously since 1957 when they pioneered USCG approved vinyl-coated ski vests. Texas Rec continues its tradition of quality today by manufacturing in the United States a complete line of products for water recreation. Visit 125West.com to see all Texas Rec pool floats, swim vests, and swim suits.

Sunroom Wicker Furniture

In the sunroom at 125West.com, you will find a large selection of best-quality, natural wicker furniture. Our collections feature wide arms and deep comfortable proportions that are ideal in a sunroom or on a covered porch. Our wicker is made from honey rattan, a renewable resource, harvested in Southeast Asia. Wicker is incredibly strong and durable, and with a modicum of care, your furniture should last for decades.

Each wicker seating piece includes thick cushions made to order in a beautiful assortment of standard and premium fabrics. Fabrics are high-quality, 100% cotton upholstery fabrics and treated with stain protection.

FREE SHIPPING ON WICKER FURNITURE!

Wine Bottle Racking for the Home Cellar

Made in the USA, our Vintner Series is a modular system of wine rack kits crafted from premium redwood. The racks may be stacked on top of another to reach a height starting at 95-1/16" making them ideal in homes with 8-foot ceilings. Thanks to the large range of kits and multiple molding packages, they may be mixed and matched to create a true custom look (you can accommodate ceilings up to 104-5/16" and multiple heights in between) that rivals any wine cellar. The kits are economically priced and range from simple building blocks, which can grow with your collection, to modular systems which are virtually custom in appearance. The manufacturer, Wine Cellar Innovations, is also well known for custom commercial wine cellars in hotels/restaurants and for wine storage and display in leading wine stores throughout the county. Please call 1-888-921-9378 for more information.






For a storing smaller quantities of wine bottles, a really effective solution is to use our InterMetro wire shelving. With shelves specially designed to hold wine bottles, the open steel wire design allows for the ventilation with easy visibility and access. Constructed in the same robust fashion with durable 18-gauge steel wire as our standard wire shelves, the InterMetro wine rack shelving will securely store your valuable wines. Assembly is quick, no tools, nuts, or bolts required, and shelves can be adjusted in 1-inch increments. The shelving is available in white, black, and chrome.

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Sodir Commercial Countertop Appliances

Sodir is a renowned French manufacturer of countertop cooking equipment and back bar appliances. Their products were originally designed for restaurants, bakeries, and caterers, and selected models are available in 120 volt for home use by the serious cook. Sodir products feature sleek European styling, versatility, and heavy-duty design for years of baking and cooking. Visit my 125West.com online catalog to view the complete selection of Sodir commercial countertop appliances.

The panini grill is one of our most popular Sodir appliances. Its heavy clamshell design allows simultaneous grilling (of sandwiches, steaks, fish) from two sides. Several panini grill sizes are available.

Sodir griddles offer a large cooking surface. Smooth cast iron plates, plancha plates (satin finished cold-rolled steel plate), and ceramic griddle tops are available. With fast and even heating and thermostatically controlled temperature up to 570°F, you can produce many servings of grilled foods in a short time.

Sodir also produces a large range of commercial convection ovens. Convection ovens force superheated air with a powerful rear-mounted fan throughout the oven for quicker, more even baking, browning, and cooking no matter how filled the racks are. The convection oven temperature reaches 480 degrees Fahrenheit in just 7 to 9 minutes. It is ideal for baking fresh, sealing in the juices of meats, soufflés, and reheating frozen foods. Since the air is moving so quickly, different foods cooked simultaneously do not intermingle flavors, making an convection oven a great choice for those who entertain often.

Other commercial countertop appliances from Sodir include waffle bakers, smokers, hot dog machines, and fryers.

F Dick Professional Cutlery

F Dick of Germany has manufactured highest quality cutlery and tools for butchers since 1778 and remains the cutlery of choice for German butchers and professional chefs. Until very recently, F Dick cutlery and tools were available only to trade professionals, but at 125West.com, you will find a full selection of F Dick products. Selections include assorted premium forged cutlery lines, butcher and boning knives, cheese knives, meat cleavers, sharpening steels and machines, kitchen tools, meat chopping and sausage making equipment, and butcher accessories. You will discover that the commercial knives (for butchers and meat processing) offer exceptional value by combining high performance with economical pricing. F Dick kitchen knives, whether forged or stamped, are a delight to use and will serve you well for many years in your home. Once you have tried commercial-quality cutlery, you won't ever use household quality again!

Demeyere John Pawson Cookware Collection

In 2008, Belgian commercial cookware manufacturer Demeyere celebrates its 100th year in business. To mark this occasion, Demeyere is introducing a new collection of professional cookware designed by celebrated British architect, industrial designer, and author, John Pawson. The collection combines complex functionality and formal simplicity to give the line its unique contemporary character and appeal. As our other lines of Demeyere cookware, John Pawson is a premier, high-performance commercial quality collection. Features include:

• Heavy 18/10 stainless steel clad construction and the exclusive highly polished, silver-white Silvinox® durable finish 
  
• Each piece designed for optimal heat transfer for its specific function 
  
• Straight-sided pots/pans with InductoSeal® technology that combines 7 layers of stainless steel and a copper core hermetically sealed base 
  
• Frying and simmering pans feature rim to rim 7-PlyMaterial® construction of stainless steel layers around an aluminum core 
  
• Suitable for all cooking surfaces, including induction 
  
• Large, easy to grasp, solid cast stay-cool handles 
  
• Perfect pouring rims for any liquid 
  
• No rivets or screws and hermetically sealed bottoms to meet professional hygiene standards 
  
• Double-side lids for extra insulation 
  
• Easy to clean and dishwasher safe 
  

And for a limited time, when you purchase $300 or more in Demeyere cookware from 125West.com, receive FREE the Demeyere MINI CASSEROLE w/LID and MINI SAUTE PAN! Each piece has a 4.7" diameter and is constructed in high-quality 18/10 stainless steel with a 3-ply encapsulated base. They are suitable for oven use and on all cooktops, including induction. 

125West.com carries a full selection of Demeyere professional cookware with free shipping!

John Boos Hard Rock Maple Countertops

More than just a countertop! The Boos Block name has become universally recognized as the ULTIMATE BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERTOP, the perfect melding of beauty and function. Chefs prefer butcher block maple for all slicing, dicing, and chopping duties. Bakers choose it for preparation and rolling dough. No other countertop surface offers the functional advantages of butcher block, and they are priced far below other solid-surface tops.

The Beauty! Ultra Premium says it all. These counter tops are manufactured from the finest hard rock maple. Rails are cut, selected, and matched for appearance, thus assuring the uniformly rich and clean appearance that is desired by many discriminating customers. These rails are bonded edge to edge with FDA approved adhesives and then subjected to applied heat under enormous pressure to build the counter top. The full length rails that comprise the top provide an unbroken appearance over the length of the product. As one can readily imagine, it is extremely difficult to process the natural wood into a product that provides the desired uniformity and appearance that customers prefer, but John Boos & Co. has been doing an excellent job of it for more than 100 years.

125West.com has been an authorized John Boos dealer for ten years and offers a complete selection of John Boos Butcher Block Countertops and Kitchen Island Tops. Many sizes, thicknesses, and styles are available. Please feel welcome to call the 125West.com Concierge toll-free at 1-888-921-9378 for consulation and orering assistance.

One of the most popular products at 125West.com in terms of customer devotion and endorsement is our Stubborn Stain Remover. Stubborn Stain remover is a fast, safe, and highly effective treatment that removes most stains and odors from fabrics and hard surfaces that are safe for water. It is formulated from 99% natural and renewable resources and is safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable. Use Stubborn Stain Remover to remove pet stains, coffee, mildew, red wine, food, grease, oil, blood, and beverage stains. Stubborn Stain Remover comes in 16oz pump spray bottle ($8.45) and economical 32oz refill bottle ($13.95).

Stubborn Stain Remove is produced by Homewood for 125West.com along with other natural, non-toxic cleaning products.

College Football Team Logos

It's Saturday, and that means college football! The game itself, however, is just a part of this terrific day in America. Families and friends meet hours before kickoff to tailgate outside the stadium. And a great way to your passion is to use and display products with your school's logo. At 125West.com, we carry Team Grill Covers and College Throw Blankets for most major universities and colleges. The team logos are officially licensed collegiate products that benefit the schools when purchased.

Personalized Holiday Gifts

Without any doubt in today's stumbling economy, the giving of gifts will not be extravagant this holiday season. But it is not necessary to spend 100's or even 1000's of dollars to find a gift that is truly unique - think PERSONALIZATION. A personalized gift by definition is a one of kind and appeals to the recipient's inner amour-propre.

At 125West.com, we offer numerous personalized products. including a large selection of home address plaques. Address plaques are constructed from cast re-cycled aluminum and finished in weather-resistant finish (chosen from a large color palette) that will offer many years if not decades of service. Personalized address plaques range in price from $40 to $200, although most run under $100.

Whitehall Products Arch Wall Marker
Price $79.95

Another popular gift item is our personalized Wood Wine Bottle Pepper Mill which is priced only $49.95 with FREE SHIPPING. Two wine bottle styles are available, the classic Bordeaux bottle and the Burgundy bottle. Either bottle is available in the dark or the clear, natural finish. The body is constructed of American hardwood. The milling mechanism is adjustable and made of hardened alloy for years of duty.

CHART WEIGHTS from Weems & Plath of Annapolis, Maryland, make a terrific personalized gifts. Engrave a name, boat's name, company name, or yacht club name. The chart weights also make highly functional office desk accessories that any sailor will be proud to display and use. Constructed from a solid forged brass ring, each chart weight measures 3" in diameter, weighs 12oz, and is lacquered so it will never tarnish or show fingerprints. The bottom side is felt lined to protect surfaces and prevent slipping. Each chart weight also is available in a nickel plated matte finish. Charts weights with personalization cost about $50.

Other product lines that may be personalized included pewterware from Boardman Silversmiths and acrylic serveware from Grainware. For personal assistance in selecting any personalized product, please feel welcome to contact the 125West Concierge by email or telephone (1-888-921-9378).

Saeco Superautomatic Coffee Machines

I have personally owned and operated Saeco superautomatic coffee machines for almost 20 years. Once you discover the joy of pressured-brewed crema coffee that you make starting with whole beans at the touch of a button, you are spoiled. It is almost impossible to go anywhere else and enjoy coffee, because it is simply not as good as the coffee you make from the Saeco at home or in the office.

Click here to see the Saeco superautomatic coffee machines that we carry at 125West. And feel welcome to contact me if you have any question or need a recommendation.

We also carry coffee, roasted and packed in Switzerland, which is produced particularly for use in superautomatic coffee machines.

Since the year 1929, InterMetro has manufactured commercial shelving, storage systems, and material handling products for hospitals, restaurants, supermarkets, and manufacturing and distribution facilities. Over 20 million units are on the job throughout the world. InterMetro wire shelving is available for the home with terrific storage, organizing, and furniture ideas for every room. Based on the same concept as their industrial line of Metro Super Erecta wire shelving, the InterMetro Professional's Choice line is designed for home and small office use. The wire shelving takes only minutes to assemble without using any tool and can be configured to change as quickly as your needs. The shelves are adjustable in 1" increments, while the robust, durable 18-gauge steel construction can hold up to 500 Lbs per shelf. The wire design allows for ventilation of stored items, enables greater light penetration, and minimizes dust accumulation. From InterMetro open stock, mix and match posts, shelves, and accessories to create your own unique system from individual InterMetro components. If you require assistance, please feel welcome to call my in-house InterMetro product specialists at 1-888-921-9378.

Assembling a shelf to its post is easy: (1) Snap a 2-piece plastic sleeve together around each post at the groove where you want your bottom shelf. Be shure the smaller end of the sleeve (and the ridge inside the sleeve) is toward the top of the post. (2) Stand a shelf on its side and while working from the bottom side of the shelf, slide the four post up through the post holes until the plastic sleeves on the post are seated in the post holes. (3) Set the unit upright on the floor and press the bottom shelf down firmly over the sleeves at each corner. (4) Snap four more sets of sleeves onto the posts where you want the next shelf and then slide the shelf down over the tops of the sleeves. Seat the shelf firmly as in step 3. Repear for remain shelves. (5) If necessary, level the shelving structure by turning the adjust feet.

Sorry, have been ignoring the blog, but now will make new contributions on a regular basis. A few words about John Boos butcher block furniture:

The wood and metal products are listed with the National Sanitation Foundation, the leader in sanitation agencies for approving equipment to be installed in foodservice and supermarket operations. The products must have approval of various sanitation agencies in order to be accepted by the industry. The stainless steel product group, which continues to expand, now includes stainless steel sinks, shelves, carts, etc. One of the outgrowths of our stainless steel plant and our wood plant is the new Cucina series of foodservice carts made from northern hard rock maple and foodservice grade stainless steel. The product has received instant acceptance from professional, as well as domestic chefs throughout North America. Sales are made through major gourmet catalog companies, as well as foodservice equipment dealers. Mixing the two materials provides John Boos & Co. with a competitive edge as the manufacturing begins and ends in Effingham, IL. John Boos & Co. Cucina products, butcher blocks and cutting boards are being used by celebrity chefs throughout the United States. Celebrity chefs currently using John Boos products are Charlie Trotter, Ming Tsai, Paul Kahan, Susan Spicer at Bayona Restaurant in New Orleans, and Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feninger at Border Grill in Santa Monica, California. In addition, the country’s premier food channel, “THE FOOD NETWORK” features chefs, such as Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, who prepare meals every day on John Boos cutting boards. In most cases Boos cutting boards are used on the daily and weekly television programs sponsored for the chefs. In 1994 John Boos was awarded the Gold Medal for Excellence in Foodservice Equipment by the Chefs of America. This ceremony was conducted at Carnegie Hall in New York City, and we were one of only 22 companies receiving awards. The company sells its products under the registered trade names, "BOOS BLOCKS", "PRO-CHEF", "CUCINA AMERICANA", "PRO-BOWL", "STALLION" work tables, "TABLE TAILORS", "4COOKS BY JOHN BOOS", and "JOHN BOOS".