Dining Around November 28

Stumped for holiday gift ideas? Gene has some favorites you might want to consider, starting with Crushpad's Fusebox Wine Blending Kit. Michael Brill is here to tell us about the Fusebox and other seasonal gift offerings.

It's the time of year when thoughts turn to chocolate, so Mike Litton of Bridge Brands Chocolate has a few suggestions for the chocoholic on your list.

Sybil Strum of Wine Enthusiast Companies suggests you check out her Wine Express catalog for the perfect gift for the discriminating wine lover.

And of course the perfect tableware is an indispensable component of the perfect meal, so Robert Varakian of Nambe shares the story of the innovative alloy developed by this New Mexico company.

Thrill the youthful chef in your house with real kitchen utensils sized for small hands--John Wilde from Curious Chef is here with the scoop.

Lynn Sorensen of Kitchen Krafts has everything you're likely to need for baking, not to mention canning and preserving, and she's here to share some of her wisdom.

Brazil's Mundial, established in 1896, is one of the world's top cutlery producers, and vice president Lucien F. (Lou) Rountree calls in with the latest on the company's wares.

If you're a fan of Penzey's Spices from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, you'll be happy to know they're now available in Menlo Park. Bill Penzey phones us the details.

And finally, an unforgettable and guilt-free experience: a getaway at Jean-Michel Cousteau's top-rated eco resort and hotel in the Fiji Islands. Start planning now!