Oprah Winfrey releases her ‘Favorite Things’ list for 2015
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 10:22 PM
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RUVEN AFANADOR/O MAGAZINEThis year’s “Favorite Things” edition of O Magazine features Alvin Ailey dancers on the cover.
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Oprah Winfrey’s annual holiday “Favorite Things” list is out — and the Daily News has the scoop.
This year’s version features 87 ways to fill a wish list that'll tickle every sense. With O Magazine creative director Adam Glassman at her side, Winfrey whittled gifts down from more than 500 choices.
Making the cut are intoxicating gardenias, lilies and orchids; a fab faux-fur pet jacket, wireless speakers Winfrey calls "the creme de la creme" and the bruffin, a savory treat the Daily News celebrated in January as the "buttery love child of a muffin and a brioche."
“I’ve been picking my favorite things for more than 20 years," says Winfrey, a woman with far-reaching interests. "But this year's list just might be the most versatile and fun ever."
GREGOR HALENDAFavorite thing: Skandia Talvi knife set
DEVON JARVIS/DEVON JARVIS/STUDIO DFavorite thing: LAFCO NY’s Present Perfect Freesia & Waterlily
Some of the coolest and most delicious picks in the collection are linked to New York — where dreams, frankly, are manufactured daily. Grab these O-nointed hot-ticket items before they're gone:
Skandia Talvi 13-piece knife collection ($150, but 20% off with code Oprah;hamptonforge.com)
This gift is sharp in every sense, featuring steel blades for precise cutting, go-with-everything white resin handles and a whitewashed rubberwood storage block.
LAFCO's lotions and potions are paraben and sulfate free.
Freesia and Waterlily come in body cream, hand cream, a candle, a liquid wash and a bar soap ($126; lafco.com).
SPXCHROME/GETTY IMAGESFavorite thing: Tickets to “The Color Purple” on Broadway
GREGOR HALENDAFavorite thing: Poufy keyrings.
Tickets to "The Color Purple."
"I couldn't be more excited about Jennifer Hudson's Broadway debut as Shug Avery in the revival of 'The Color Purple.' The story is close to my heart for so many reasons,” says Winfrey, who was in the 1985 movie version. “If you're giving experiences as gifts, it's hard to beat this one."
($75-$195 each at colorpurple.com)
Key tags: "Keys will never disappear in the black hole of your bag with these poufy faux-fur key chains with the letter of your choice. They were designed by 18-year-old college student Emma Johnson, who also suggests using them as bag charms."
($15, but 20% off with code Oprah; emjohnjewelry.com).
A&B pepper sauce ($30; but 20% off with code Oprah; abamerican.com):
Winfrey and longtime partner Stedman are a hot-sauce family, says the media mogul.
"I can tell you these pepper sauces are for real! The fresh ingredients give them flavor that's just as intense as the heat. Pass the catfish, please."
GREGOR HALENDAFavorite thing: A&B hot sauces
GREGOR HALENDAFavorite thing: The Elvis cake
Elvis cake ($42, but 20% off with code Oprah; carouselcakes.com):
Vanilla cake with banana custard, peanut butter buttercream and chocolate ganache will get you all shook up. "Now, I don't go around saying this lightly … but this cake is stupid good," says Winfrey.
GREGOR HALENDAFavorite thing: Torres Black Truffle Chips
"As the King himself sang, I can't help falling in love.”
Torres chips (six bags for $65, but 20% off with code Oprah; cmb-gifts.com):
"I discovered these potato chips in Spain this summer. They're dangerous — super crunchy with an intense black truffle taste. Bet you can't eat just one … unless it's one entire bag! Bring them to a holiday open house for a sure hit.”
Challah if you hear me:
"Adam is always kvetching about the lack of cute Hanukkah treats, so he was thrilled to find this braided challah menorah," says Winfrey.
($45; elizabar.com)
GREGOR HALENDAFavorite thing: A menorah-shaped challah!
DEVON JARVIS/STUDIO DFavorite thing: Bruffins
Bruffins ($85 for 12, but 20% with code Oprah; thebruffin.com).
Savory brioche-like stuffed muffins boast global flavor inspirations. The British has bacon and sharp cheddar and the Italian has pepperoni, pesto and parmesan. Winfrey's take: "A world of yum."
The “Favorite Things” list will fill the O Magazine’s December issue, hitting stands Nov. 10, with Alvin Ailey dancers dressed as toy soldiers on the cover. You can shop for most of Oprah's Favorite Things at amazon.com/oprah.
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