The Best Damn Wedding Gifts Period!

Choosing the right cookware is a major step for any new couple. The best pots and pans are from Meyer cookware. It's new Analon surface cookware simply outlasts and outperforms any other on the market. Yes it cost more, but you won't be selling them at your first garage sale either. www.anolon.com

Toasters

Rowenta Brunch Toaster- This 2-slice toaster only toasts the "cut side" of the bagel without burning the other. In addition, it has an innovative warming platform on top that heats oversized breads, like croissants. Other features include extra wide, and deep toasting slots, defrost function, full range control for consistent toasting and a removable crumb tray. Available in four colors. $60. www.rowenta.com

T-fal's new Avante Elite toasts bread and bagels up to 40 percent faster than traditional toasters. Its LCD display counts down elapsed toasting time and, when you have kids, its child safety lockout button allows you to disable the toaster when not in use. Techies will also love its innovative crumb tray which opens and closes like your CD-ROM drive. $80. www.t-falusa.com

LG Microwave/Toaster-- For small spaces, LG Electronics' new Microwave/Toaster is sure to be a hit! The microwave includes a built-in toaster for about the price of a regular microwave $129. www.lgappliances.com

Mixers

KitchenAid Stand Mixer--The #1 most requested wedding gift in history now comes in a variety of cool colors for any decor. A staple in every good cooks home, this classic, 4.5-qt. capacity mixer includes a flat beater, dough hook, stainless wire whip and power hub for additional attachments. It has all-metal construction and a tilt-up head for easy access to your foodstuff. $290. www.kitchenaid.com

Entertaining

Rabbit Corkscrew--Sleek, stainless steel corkscrew features precision metal gear mechanism and ergonomic design. It's lightning-fast and will pull a cork in 3 seconds flat. Even ejects the cork from the worm after it's pulled. Comes with foil cutter and clear presentation case.

Gadgets

OXO Rotary Cheese Grater-- featuring an ergonomic knob and an extended turning arm for comfort, the Rotary Grater has its own tray which keeps your table free of crumbs. Unlike other graters, Oxo's doubles as a sealable storage device as well. Its innovative tray reverses to become a snap-on cover. $15. www.oxo.com

OXO Retractable Dish Rack-- Another wow! product is Oxo's new retractable dish rack. This one of a kind dish rack folds flat to fit under the sink when not in use. Under $10. www.oxo.com.

Irons

Rowenta Expert Steam Generator-- Steam Generators are widely used in Europe are now gaining popularity in US. With 1800 watts of power, its dual chamber pump system, and a laser soleplate it removes wrinkles like a professional- quickly an efficiently. It produces twice as much steam as a regular iron for faster, easier ironing. Dual chamber pump system allows you to fill as needed, so no waiting. Laser stainless steel soleplate provides superior steam distribution. Takes two minutes or less to heat up and provides continuous steam output. $300. www.rowenta.com

Maytag Cordless Iron-- Worlds first cordless iron re-energizes itself with a robust 1440 -watt power boost each time its placed in the docking cradle. Iron automatically shuts off after 10 minutes if unattended. $129 for the standard model, $149 for deluxe. www.maytag.com.

Coffee Products

KitchenAid Retro Electric Coffee Mill--Designed by Egmont Arens, the designer responsible for the Stand Mixer, the KitchenAid Model A-9 Coffee Mill was first introduced in 1938 and quickly became a "must have" for the well-equipped kitchen. The new version is faithful to the original design. Unlike the 1938 version, however, it will be available in a variety of colors, including Cobalt Blue, Empire Red, Metallic Chrome, Onyx Black and White. $180. www.kitchenaid.com

One word on coffeemakers: Capresso. Don't even think about buying another brand. From it's inexpensive carafe and grind and brew models to its more elaborate all in-one, coffee/espresso/cappuccino self-cleaning behemoth's, Capresso coffeemakers are built to make the best cup of coffee. The secret: unmatched high heat and faster brew times for consistent flavor. www.capresso.com