Inspire the amazing "Chefess" in your life to cook and bake even more. Whether it's Mom, Grandma, your sister or your wife, thank her for all of the delectable meals she's given you with the classic Artisan Pink Stand Mixer by Kitchen Aid (5 quart).

The fondue pot is the perfect kitchen tool to have around during the winter months. It makes entertaining a breeze for last minute house guests, or is perfect for an easy romantic dinner. Check out our simple recipes for Champagne Wild Mushroom Fondue, and our Chocolate Rumplemintz Fondue.

All-Clad 3-qt. Stainless Gourmet Fondue Pot with Ceramic Insert From All-Clad, a new stainless steel fondue pot that comes with a ceramic insert that allows you to melt a variety of foods without scorching. The beautiful, 18/10 stainless pot provides efficient and uniform heat transfer. Handy slots hold six forks upright. Both the fondue pot and ceramic insert are dishwasher-safe. The fondue pot has a 3-qt. capacity and comes with six, color-coded fondue forks, a stand and a sterno burner (fuel not included).

I use the All-Clad Large Stainless Roasting Set all the time and love the results! I used this pan to create our Roasted Split Organic Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing. Try it you will not be disappointed.

Emerilware from All-Clad Round Cast Iron Skillet:

What used to be associated with cowboy campfires and southern kitchens is now a staple for home chef's worldwide. This 12-inch cast iron skillet is a hearty pan that will cook gourmet food to simple, diner-style suppers, quickly and efficiently. Keep it handy and treat it well and it will last for generations.

Emeril's cast iron pans come pre-seasoned, saving you time and offering top performance. Pans are desirable for their excellent heat retention and even distribution of heat, and these in particular incorporate special features such as the signature thumb rest and longer handle. Best of all, its affordable!

Check out our recipe for Cast-Iron Roasted Mussels and Clams

If you are looking for an amazing kitchen tool to make ice cream with and have a Stand Mixer by Kitchen Aid , consider buying their Kitchen Aid Ice Cream Attachment. If you love gelato, this ice cream maker attachment has been rated by Gourmet Magazine as producing ice cream that is the most similar in texture to Italian gelato. It comes with a 2 quart bowl which is a bit larger than most household ice cream makers and is affordable at $79.99. For those of you who don't have a Kitchen Aid Mixer, consider Cuisinart 2-qt. Duo Frozen Yogurt - Ice Cream Maker, Stainless Steel and Black. This is another affordable alternative that is simple and easy to use at $79.95. This ice cream maker comes with two one quart bowls for the serious ice cream maker. For those picky eaters in your family, you can make ice cream in one bowl and sorbet in the second bowl at the same time.

The Microplane, Zester/Grater is a must have for any organic chef. This tool makes it easy to zest citrus while leaving behind the pith (the pith is the white bitter part of the citrus skin). One can use it to finely grate, onions, ginger and hard cheeses like Parmesan Reggiano, which makes it a cinch to pass the block of parmesan with your favorite Italian dinner. It comes in handy when you need to zest 25-30 lemons when making Limoncello or our own Organic Blood Orange Almond Vinaigrette.

When people think of "organic food," many think of bland, grungy, dirty looking food that's uninspired and tastes close to something like to dirt. What most people don't know is that many fancy five star restaurants and celebrity chefs use organic food every day on their menus. This is one of the many secrets behind why their food tastes so incredible. It's not until recently that haute cuisine restaurants and other restaurants began to brag about a dish on their menu or their restaurant being organic. This is happening because the public is gradually catching on to the secret behind organic food; it just tastes better than its conventional counterpart.

The following is a list of must have tools for the serious organic cook. These tools I can not live with out. I have been known to take one or two of these tools to a dinner party where I am helping prep a meal.

Fresh herbs versus dried.

What's the difference and how do I substitute dried herbs for fresh herbs?

When you have to substitute dried herbs for fresh or vice versa, remember this ratio: One tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs is equal to one teaspoon of dried herbs. When you can't harvest fresh herbs from your organic garden or from your local market then opt for the dried herbs. If buying hot-house grown herbs, remember these herbs have less flavor than the herbs picked fresh from your garden so use more.