Mighty Goods: 2007 Father’s Day Guide

Giant Finocchiana

Four pounds of exquisite artisan salami made with naturally raised pork and wild fennel seed. You’ll practically be able to smell it through your computer screen.

$50 at Zingerman's

(4 lbs.)

Posted: 29 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

BBQ Sauce of the Month Club

Show him you understand how much grilling season means to him. He’ll receive two bottles of small-batch barbecue sauce every month. Sign him up for three, six, or twelve months.

$60 at Amazing Clubs

((for three months)

Posted: 29 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

You know how he sometimes watches the sunrise channel just so he can revel in his high-definition TV? Wait until he sees this. The breathtaking, 11-part Planet Earth series took over five years to make. It employs new technologies to capture animal behaviors in the most remote environments. From jungles, to deserts, to the deepest ocean – give him the world.

$80 at The Discovery Channel Store

Posted: 29 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Posey Ring

Inscribe it with the baby’s name or birthdate, a nickname, an inside joke, or simply “Dad.” Eighteen character limit, including spaces.

$20 at Katherine Riechert

Posted: 24 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

The Dangerous Book for Boys

If he’s gonna teach the kid how to make a go cart, first he’ll need to learn how.

$15 at Amazon

Posted: 24 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Gorillapod

This all-terrain tripod will help him get more pictures of the whole crew-the whole crew hanging upside down from their knees in the rainforest.

$22 at Joby

Posted: 23 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Grill Popcorn Popper

Help Dad in his quest to make his tailgate party supreme. (Thanks, Lindsay!)

$25 at Home Wet Bar

Posted: 23 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

TiVo Series3 HD Digital Media Recorder

Lets him record 300 hours of his favorite programs, record two live programs at once, and fast-forward through the commercials. This is a life-changing technology on par with the cell phone. Go in on one with your siblings, or use it to edge them out of the will.

$606 at Amazon

Posted: 23 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Non-Iron Blue Stripe Pajamas

The ultimate Dad Pajamas. They come with a chest pocket for his crossword pen.

$75 at Brooks Brothers

Posted: 22 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength

This cask-strength single malt tastes best when mellowed with a bit of spring water and a round of golf.

$62 at BevMo

Posted: 22 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Rubberband Plane Kit, Hishou

This is a rubberband plane with distinction. It dates from 1911, when it crossed Japan’s Sumida River in a model plane contest. The kit includes balsa wood, Styrofoam, rubber bands and two reverse pitch propellers. Clear off the dining room table and get your dad a cup of coffee. He might be a while.

$25 at Think Geek

Posted: 22 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Bamboo Mouse

You can also buy him a matching bamboo keyboard and monitor, but don’t go blaming me if you end up with a panda infestation.

$36 at Nigel's Eco Store

Posted: 21 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

New York Times Sunday Delivery

Spring for eight weeks of Sunday morning comics, crosswords, and politics. Throw in some exceptional coffee and he may never find time to mow the lawn again.

$32 at New York Times

(Approximate price, varies by delivery area.)

Posted: 21 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Photo Rubik’s Cube

Choose six family photos for this personalized photo cube. Makes peeling off the stickers and reassembling slightly more challenging.

$30 at Gifts.com

(2 1/4")

Posted: 21 May, 2007 by Margaret Mason

Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler

The retro-styled Griddler is a contact grill, panini press, large open grill, and a griddle. It has removable non-stick plates, a grease drainage system, and a floating hinge that lets you adjust for thick sandwiches. Grilled cheese for everyone!

$125 at Amazon