As a cook I am all the time looking for cooking tools, kitchen gadgets and pots and pans to cook in or gifts for the new bride and groom or something for my daughter, mother, sisters or a friend from church. Cooking items/products/gadgets always make great gifts for any time.
One of the online sites that I just love to go and shop or just look around is https://cooking.com. It my humble opinion it is one of the best places for such things for your kitchen or family or friends on the Internet. And they have a recipe link too! There is just so much stuff for the cook on the site! How can one not love it!!!
Cooking.com
When you first come on to the site you will see a white background with black and red writing. Across the top are links that will take you to: Home, Special Values, Gift Ideas, Wedding Registry, Recipes and More, Free Newsletter, Buying Guides, My Account, Theme Shops and Contact Us.
Over on the left hand side is their search engine, which allows you to search for any kitchen item that you can think of. If they have then you will find here! Also on the left hand side are links for various kitchen products such as: Bakeware, Barware, Cookbooks, Small Appliances, Table and Glass Ware, Clearance, and many more. Each category will take you to another page with items listed that you can click on and then see pictures and price.
In the middle of the homepage you will always find helpful tip links for various things like: Summer Snacks (changes according to season), Grilling Tips, Jams and Sauces, Italian Foods and Fried Chicken. (These links change occasionally as well.) And on the right hand side are links for: Enter to Win (Which I did!), For Busy Cooks, Play It Cool and others. These change from time to time as well. So check back often!!! And they are always so helpful!
And on each page that you are looking at, you can always click the same links at the top or at the bottom of the page. I always like this, so if I change my mind and want to look somewhere else I can do so easily and not have to go back to the homepage, like I have to do with other websites. That is always a nuisance!!!
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates are my favorite thing to buy at https://cooking.com. This way the person who is receiving it can get what they really want or need. The Gift Certificates are sent via email and range from $10.00 up to $500.00. They are sent usually sent within just a few hours after I order them and are good anytime. I can also order up to 10 at a time.
Of course the person I am sending the Certificate to must have Internet access and can always pay the difference if their order succeeds the amount I purchased. And if they don’t spend it all, that amount is held for them when they choose to shop again. Great! And if you lose your Gift Certificate you can email Cooking.com and they will help you out or you can call them at: 1-800-663-8810. This is the best part of buying a Gift Certificate, it can always be spent no matter what!
Company Info
You can call at the number above or you can email them. They way that the email is set up is: You go to the Contact Us link. You will then see a list of subjects for your convenience, and you click on that interest and then another break down under that subject comes up for you and you click what you are looking for and then email them. I like this concept a lot! The breakdown of my question is already done for me and I don’t have to write as much!
You can also call outside the US and Canada at:
1-310-450-3270. The hours are Monday-Friday from 7 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Sundays.
Other Stuff
I have ordered many things from this site for myself or my family and friends. Each order has always come in with no problem. However, if there was a problem, I have received an email informing me so. And my order came in later on.
The customer service is always very helpful to me. They are very kind and knowledgeable of their site and items. There is an entire page dedicated to the shipping and handling of their products. So be sure you check that out carefully.
The s/h does vary depending on what you order and they do ship to Hawaii, Alaska and Canada. My information thus far has been safe and I have no problems with using my credit card with Cooking.com. The idea of this website was to help the consumer find products for the kitchen with no hassle and I think that has been the way it is. You can find out more about Cooking.com under the “About Us” link found at the bottom of any page you are on.
They always guarantee your satisfaction and I really like that!
Directly from the website:
“We guarantee your 100% satisfaction and secure ordering with no exceptions whatsoever! Our goal is to provide you with everything you need to be a happy and successful cook. To this end, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our products are guaranteed and so are our services. It’s that simple. At Cooking.com, you’ll find only the finest products for your kitchen and home.
Everything we offer has been selected to live up to this standard. Our products are fully guaranteed against any defect, faulty workmanship and loss through shipping. If you are in any way dissatisfied with your order, please contact us via email or call us toll free at (800) 663-8810 and we’ll be happy to help.” Now that’s Satisfaction and they mean it!!!
How I Feel
Like I stated above I have never had any problems with any or my orders. The Gift Certificates are mostly what I do for others, it’s just easier and cheaper on me!
I have always been satisfied with what I have gotten from the site and use the items all the time. I like being able to get the free newsletter, it is always so very helpful.
And I like the ease of the site, the choices I can make, and the customer service has so far been great as well. I like going to any site online to shop or look around for the most part. But the ones I buy at I like them to be a smooth and easy experience and at this site I get just that!
So if you are in the market for a kitchen item/product or a Gift Certificate for someone, look here! You may be glad you did!
I hope that this has helped in some kind of way.
God Bless!
©LKD 2002