For the third straight year Cookin’ Stuff was named South Bay’s BEST Cooking store by Torrance Daily Breeze.

Thousands of people mailed in ballots, published in the newspaper and for the first time were permitted to vote online. It’s great to be recognized by our loyal customers in the South Bay. After 35 years, we’ve developed quite a following.

We thank everyone who took the time to cast a ballot.

We pledge our best efforts to provide area residents with the widest selection of cookware, bake ware, gadgets and everything else that makes creating in kitchen so much fun. As always, it’s a team effort at Cookin’ Stuff.

My staff’s the best.

Happy Cookin
Stacey Kaats-Baksh

Hi Everybody,

Can you believe that we are in August already?
Where does time go? We are busy cleaning and getting ready for Halloween.

Come on in and see all the spooky stuff we have for Halloween. It’s just around the corner and will be upon us before we know it.

Hope everyone has a wonderful summer.

Don’t forget our wonderful BBQ stuff for the rest of your grilling season.

Have a great week!
Stacey Kaats-Baksh

Now for the big announcement.

The winner for this years Picnic Pot Luck recipe contest is…

Drum rolls please… Punch Bowl Cake by Kim Smyth.
This cake was/is so delicious. You make it the night before your picnic and it’s ready in the morning.

We had so many wonderful recipes thank you all for your entries. I will post Kim’s recipe online tomorrow.

Please try it and see what you think. Kim has a 10pc All Clad set on the way to her.

We also have a second and third place winner.

Rebecca Willmschen, with her Becca’s Macaroni Salad, and third place goes to Tara Hill with her Famous Chicken Salad.

Congratulations to all of you. Rebecca and Tara will receive a Silpat for all their baking needs this fall.

Hope you two enjoy it. Look for our fall contest. I will announce the theme next month.