Father's Day Gift Ideas for 2011

(Continued from Page 1)11. Solo Whoopie Do!© 2011 Barbara Rolek licensed to About.com, Inc.Let dad get in touch with his inner child with a whoopie pie kit from Solo. Whoopie Do! comes in Original or S'mores flavors. Whoopie pies have supplanted the cupcake craze and the kit makes them simple to prepare. A long-time Amish treat, it's said Amish farmers and school children who'd find them in their lunch box would yell, "Whoopie!" and a name was born.12. Pamela's Gluten-Free Products© Pamela's Products, used with permission.If Dad has food allergies and gluten is his worst enemy, you've got to bake something for him with a Pamela's Productsmix. Now, he can have chocolate chip cookies, real birthday cake with chocolate icing, pancakes, breads, pizza and more that don't taste like sawdust. In addition to mixes, prepared items like many-flavored shortbread and other cookies, cheesecakes, fudge cake, coffee cake, and biscotti are available.13. The Original GreenPan© GreenPan, used with permission.Start off your environmentally responsible dad with one Original GreenPanto see if he likes it (and I'm sure he will), and then follow up with a whole set! They work on gas, solid hob, ceramic, halogen and induction stoves. The cookware is manufactured with no PFOA chemicals and Thermolon replaces PTFE nonstick coatings meaning GreenPans are touted not to release toxic fumes even when heated higher than 500 degrees. Good for the environment, good for you.Manufacturer's Site14. LightAir IonFlow Air Purifier© Pricegrabber, used with permission.I've tried some of the most expensive air purifier systems out there because I'm allergic to dust, mold, pollen, flour particles (I'm a chef) and other airborne particulates. They work, but they're so costly, hard to clean and noisy. Until now. The LightAir IonFlow is a silent, ozone-free, energy-saving, economical product that doesn't require filter changes. Just wash the collector with water. Yippee! It's perfect for the woodworking dad or one who likes a good cigar now and then, but doesn't like the smoky aroma that lingers. Check out the video.15. CleanCut Touchless Paper Towel Dispenser© Pricegrabber, used with permission.Better watch out, if you buy a CleanCut touchless paper towel dispenser for dad, you might end up keeping it for yourself. It's that great. Anyone with messy hands will appreciate this gadget that can mount under a cabinet near an electrical coutlet. It's perfect for the dad who likes to cook or putter in the garage or woodshop. One pass of the hand across the sensor (no touching necessary) and as much or as little paper towel as you want spews out. It's a lifesaver for me in the kitchen. Ever had a roll of paper towels marked for life with spaghetti sauce that found its way to the top of the roll while tearing off a sheet? No more! Easy to install, easier to use. Watch the video!