Looking for something productive to do with all that candied bacon? Well, we have one very, very, very good idea for you.

• Frozen Peanut Butter Pie with Candied Bacon - At Gourmet! They jump on the bacon bandwagon.

• Rotary Toaster - First rotating toaster basket? Leave it to the French - they are, after all, most serious about their bread. At Pro Idee.

• Chocolate and strawberry stars - Lovely little chocolates.

• Gingerbread Cake - Saveur's staff tested 15 gingerbread cakes for their November issue.