Look at this beautiful green plum wine, also known as umeshu. This sweet wine can be brewed at home; read on for a link to Los Angeles food blogger Anjali's instructions. Plus a new source for behind-the-scenes videos and recipes from top chefs, and a cute menu planning kit.

• DIY Umeshu at Delicious Coma.

• MyPressi Espresso Maker - A competitor to that amazing Handpresso espresso machine!

• Chef's Planning Kit from Knock Knock. The idea is simple, but it might make a fun gift for a new cook.

• Farmers Market Luncheon at Behind the Burner, a new weblog and website with lots of behind-the-scenes videos and recipes from professional chefs.