Savor irresistible fried food at home with this restaurant-quality appliance, built for everything from beer-battered onion rings to fried chicken to French fries to doughnuts:

• $ 42 ($ 84 value) for a Gordon Ramsay deep fryer
• 3-liter capacity; 16.1″ x 10.6 x 9″; 1500 watts
• Enamel oil tank, stainless steel heating element, & metal basket with cool-touch handle

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Keep an eye on your food through the transparent viewing window in the stainless steel lid. When your food’s ready, lift the metal basket out of the oil to drain. You can turn the machine on and off and adjust the temperature with the control panel. The fryer comes with a dust cover; comes apart for easy cleaning; and features a green indicator light, a stay-cool lid and side handles, non-slip feet for stability, and a magnetic power cord.

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Explore the process of beer making and partake in some spirited libations when you and your friends each enjoy a full pint of beer with this deal from White Rabbit Brewing Company in Angier:

• $ 18 ($ 36 value) for a brewery tour for 2 + 2 flights of beer + 2 souvenir pint glasses
• $ 36 ($ 72 value) for a brewery tour for 4 + 4 flights (6 beers) + 4 souvenir pint glasses
• Carries options like True Blonde, Absolom’s Ale, Back-n-Black Lager, and more; 30-minute tours held Friday (6 p.m.-7 p.m.; 7p.m.-8p.m.) and Saturday (4 p.m.-5 p.m.; 5 p.m.-6 p.m.)

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Thanks to your smartphone, you can reach virtually anyone! Now, if only you could reach your charging cable from the wall to your desk, nightstand, or lap:

• $ 6 ($ 29 value) for a ten-foot USB-to-lightning data cable for iPhone 5 or iPad Mini
• $ 6 ($ 29 value) for a ten-foot USB-to-30-pin data cable for iPhone 4/4S, iPad, or iPod
• Choose white, pink, blue, or green

Nifty Spot’s Website

Thanks to your smartphone, you can reach virtually anyone! Now, if only you could reach your charging cable from the wall to your desk, nightstand, or lap:

• $ 6 ($ 29 value) for a ten-foot USB-to-lightning data cable for iPhone 5 or iPad Mini
• $ 6 ($ 29 value) for a ten-foot USB-to-30-pin data cable for iPhone 4/4S, iPad, or iPod
• Choose white, pink, blue, or green

Nifty Spot’s Website

To cool off on a hot summer day, head to this locally owned, old-fashioned ice cream shop in historic downtown Apex:

• $ 5 for $ 10 to spend on ice cream
• Hershey’s-brand flavors like strawberry, butter pecan, mint chocolate chip + more
• Originally built in 1911 as a general store; grandson of original owner runs shop

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