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Clinton News-Record, 1983-02-16, Page 51s ful co eying wedding gifts used to be a it,aece of cake. All new brides needed the basics, from linens to food staples. 'typically, a bride went directly from her parents' home to hve with her hus- band. She had no occasion to stock up on household goods in between. But today's bride has often spent time living on her own. Whether she had her own apartment during work or school or shared a place with friends, she's acquired many of the items that once made logical wedding gifts. What she wants now is the icing on the cake — gifts that are classy and out of the or- dinary. Unusual kitchen gifts are among the easiest and often the most welcome ways to indulge a bride or groom. It's hard to buy a good set of towels if you don't know the color of a couples' bathroom or silk sheets if no one can remember the size of their bed. But everyone knows they have to eat, and most couples choose cooking over take-out, fast foods or frozen dinners. If you haven't shopped for cookware in a while, you may be surprised to find it can do more than just heat an evening meal. Cookware with a premium nonstick surface, for example, cleans quickly and easily, without scrubbing. And because oil and butter is not necessary to keep food from sticking to the cookware's surface, caloric intake is also reduc- ed. Here are some gift ideas that can spice up a couple's Diamonds sparkle bri•htly,, ®m from page 19 cellent quality and fine deli a 1. Leslie is contributing to the purchase of it. The bride who is over 21 is more likely to receive a larger diamond since her tastes are more sop'sticated. Toil .,y, a good quality one -carat diamond costs between $5,4 it and $10,II and by combining her salary with her fiance's, the older bride can be assured of purchasing a larger size, got.; quality stone. A useful 'deline for today's couple is to consider spending two mon , s' salary. In selecting her engagement ring, the older bride ''ten expresses her in 'i'vidual sense of style by choosing somethi:,_, "a little 'ffferent" Ira e setting off her ring. A classic four - prong Tiffany setting may very well be an expression of her personality but, ac- cording r many of the manufacturers in the diamond jewellery industry, the soli ire in a simple yet Ianique setting is what most ^ustomers are looking for ;Qday. r basic cookware collection. If the newlyweds enjoy ex- perimenting with new ways of cooking, treat them to an electric wok. 'They'll be able to cook meat, seafood or vegetables in minutes, the to -cal, Chinese way. If they both work and need to cook several days off meals at once — or if they frequently entertain large classy RIDES EDITION PAGE groups of people — consider an 11 -inch fryer that can cook big .>-.tches of chicken. What about a dutch oven that roasts, braises and fries for up to 12 people or a jumbo fryer that can handle pork chops l'orange for eight? Don't forget the nonstick lasagna pans that also serve as a dessert pan. When a big Sunday brunch Is your favorite couple's idea of wedded bliss, an electric grid • e is a good choice for hot cakes and sausages that sizzle. Waffle makers with non-stick surface can also produce sandwiches and even giant Italian cookies called pizzelles. For those who consider rainy weekends an excuse for baking binges, gift wrap cookie sheets, regular or miniature cake pans, mini - muffin pans, tart pans and tube cake palm. Do the bride and groom like to go camping? Pots with collapsible handles are made for packing with camp gear. True gourmets will ap- preciate heavy gauge aluminum cookware. And anyone will realize the benefits of utility, d.tning and slicing knives with nonstick blades. Easy clean :,,, ss,i flies just as well to cutting edges as it does to cookware. Give the newlyweds the "ingredients" for a meal with easy cleanup, and they'll cook happily ever after. Nowrhat y e ec e ...wh 9 w whr an when let us help you announce it to your world! WEDDING 1NVITATI NS at, ALSO PERSONALIZED WEDDING NAPKINS, MATCHES & CAKE BOXES by INTE RNATIONA( Getting married is one thing, announcing it to friends and relatives is quite another. Invitations to the wedding must be carefully chosen. First, because they reflect your style and the emotions toward that very important day of memories. Second, because invitations can become a very expensive endeavour. However, whether you choose to have a very small intimate wedding with say 20 guests or a large wedding with 250, invitations must go outi At The Goderich Signal -Star we understand this and can help you choose your wedding invitations, the right invitations for you, with confidence. Here Carolyn and Chris look over gust what is available from our elegant and extensive selection. A selection from which you ars sure to fill your needs. ur w ill$ g gilt t eps: k c in lux ; rio V Huckins St., Just off Hwy. No. 21 South of Goderich OPEN DAILY: 8:30 A.M. TO 5 P.M. PHONE 524-8331