The July wholesale market begins the official Christmas season for us. That's when we plan, order, organize, design gifts and get readyfor the upcoming season. One of the most important trends is the importance of the kitchen and useful cooking/serving products. As aresult of the economy, more people are eating at  home. Consequently,the viewership for cooking shows has increased dramatically. People are taking cooking classes and experimenting more in the kitchen resulting in an increase in the interest in kitchenware and gourmet ingredients.You will be seeing kitchen items, gadgets, dinnerware and a plethora of Alabama gourmet foods in the stores this holiday season. Look for interesting kitchen items for your Christmas and Hanukkah gifts.