These Silicone Pot Holders/Trivets should help you target where you want to land hot pots and other items while you're cooking. You can safely move hot pans and dishes with these colorful silicone pot holders and put them wherever you want. Flexible, easy to hold and heat-resistant up to 500°, they also function as trivets, allowing you to protect your tabletops and fine surfaces. Set of 4 includes red, purple, gray and clear. Nonporous, odor resistant and dishwasher safe. Each trivet is 7-1/2" diameter.
We think a little bit of nostalgia can be a powerful thing. Our grandmother had these plates and they only came out after Thanksgiving for a few special meals and of course - Christmas day dinner.
Spode Christmas Tree was originally introduced in 1938, designed specifically for the American market. It is the oldest holiday pattern in the US today, and is loved by collectors for its nostalgia and warm recollections of past Christmases. The 12 piece set which includes 4 dinner plates 10 inches, 4 salad plates 8 inches and 4 mugs 9 ounces is a great way to start collecting Spode Christmas Tree for your holiday dinners with friends and family.
Whipping up a nice hot latte can be a pain - but imagine having an appliance where you can make them with ease.
Similar in look and feel to a smoothie maker, this convenient appliance automatically heats, mixes, and whips instant cocoas, cappuccinos, and lattes into delicious hot frothy cafe-style beverages. The unit provides a simple on/off switch, a specially designed mixing paddle, and a high-speed motor that quickly and thoroughly mixes and froths to perfection. Faster than heating beverages in a microwave, the appliance heats drinks to an ideal 180-degree temperature. Its 32-ounce container features measuring marks and a convenient dispenser for neat, easy pouring. Ideal for warm steamy mug on a cool morning or for serving decadent after-dinner coffee or cocoa drinks to guests, the two-piece unit is simple to use and easy to clean. A recipe booklet is included to offer ideas for creating gourmet hot beverages from scratch. The drink mixer measures 10-3/4 by 9-1/2 by 7-1/4 inches and carries a 90-day warranty.
We like a nice sugar heart on top of our cappuccino and we like to know we can make it perfectly each time. With Decospargi you will obtain predetermined outlines, with powered substances, such as cocoa, icing, sugar, castor sugar, etc.
Great for decorating cakes and cappuccino's. Includes 4 shape discs (Heart, Smiley Face, Cup, Star).
What can we say? If you need to make nutmeg you're going to have to get some nuts and a nutmeg mill. The Olde Thompson Nutmeg mill is the perfect grinder for fresh nutmeg powder every time you need it. It's made of acrylic and chrome and the mill stands approximately 4.5" high.
Nutmeg facts: nutmeg, spice consisting of the seed of the Myristica fragrans, a tropical, dioecious evergreen tree native to the Moluccas or Spice Islands of Indonesia. Nutmeg has a characteristic, pleasant fragrance and slightly warm taste; it is used to flavour many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog. Grated nutmeg has been used as a sachet; the Romans used it as incense.
Around 1600 it became important as an expensive commercial spice of the Western world and was subject of Dutch plots to keep prices high and of English and French counterplots to obtain fertile seeds for transplantation. The nutmegs sold whole were dipped in lime to prevent their growth.
Stick the solar powered Rainbow Maker to a window that receives direct sunlight and create a rainbow for your kitchen. The genuine Swarovski crystal will rotate and create beautiful rainbows that move around the room. We love to add anything to make our kitchen a new experience each time we enter it and we think the rainbow maker might be just the thing.
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We want to thank all of our faithful readers and make sure and check out some of our gadget coverage from this past week. We're smoking an 18lb bird that we put in the smoker at 5:30am this morning. We decided to rub it down with a little sea salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and some butter. We also went with smoked oyster stuffing and are now enjoying a nice cup of single serve coffee.
We'll be taking off today and tomorrow but normal operations will resume over the weekend. See you after the holiday!
Our good friend Evelyn has found this via a visit to Williams-Sonoma and just in time for Turkey day (you'll need this for the stuffing, the skin of the bird, and of course for your garlic potatoes.) Our current garlic press - well presses. But this one slices when you put the garlic cloves in the slicer area. Perfect.
Recipes often call for fresh garlic cloves to be pressed, which yields intense flavor, or thinly sliced, which results in a more subtle garlic taste. This convenient tool allows you to accomplish either task with ease – and without getting garlicky aromas on your hands. The cast-aluminum press features two compartments: one for pressing garlic, the other for slicing cloves in eight thin, uniform sections. A nonstick coating maximizes efficiency and guarantees easy cleaning. 7 3/4" long.
PRESS-BOT is the first coffee press designed to fit inside a Nalgene® water bottle. Gone are the days of carrying a separate container for brewing your coffee or tea. PRESS-BOT allows you to use your water bottle as a coffee pot and make a quality cup of joe no matter where you are! Great for making coffee or loose leaf tea at home or in the backcountry, PRESS-BOT is a must have product for the on the go coffee aficionado. PRESS-BOT is design to work with a wide mouth, straight walled water bottle, such as those manufactured by Nalgene®.
Why didn't we think of this over the summer??? So many wasted hours on chopping spices when we could have ground them up with this convenient grinder.
Housed in brushed stainless steel with black accents, this 140-watt coffee, herb, and spice mill provides an array of convenient features. The unit, with its stainless-steel grinding chamber and safety-lock lid, can grind up to 3 ounces of coffee beans from coarse to fine in seconds. The mill can also be used to mince fresh herbs and dried spices for easy preparation of favorite dishes. The pulse action button lets users determine the degree of fineness, while its sharp stainless-steel blades allow for quick chopping.
We've been sifting around all of the sites for simply the best we could find. With the holiday week coming up here in the US, we're pretty sure you'll need some ideas not just for conversation but also for the gift giving season. Check out some of these other sites and amaze your relatives with a vast array of coffee knowledge, gps insight, cooking grace, wine snobbery, and of course TV chit chat.
Henrybuilt Modular enables you to order individual Henrybuilt cabinet system components from a carefully selected menu. Materials include bamboo, walnut, laminate and glass. Modular system components are designed and built to the same exacting standards as those in our studio line with a particular emphasis on using sustainable materials. By specifying your own standard-size components with the help of our staff, you get the sophistication of a holistically designed system at a price that may surprise you. Lead times for our modular program range from 5-12 weeks.
What's more compelling than throwing some cream and sugar out for people to use in their coffee - well - doing it in style. Guests in your house will love the tray the cream and sugar set comes in and will think - Total CLASS ACT! The tray is made from Spanish Cedar adn the cream and sugar holders are made of ebony-glazed porcelin.
We expect to have a snack or two prior to a good meal. We strongly believe in a little smackering of salami with a slice of cheese and a nice glass of wine. Salami, cheese, and wine fuel good conversation and help to wet the appetite.
This very interesting salami board is handcrafted from olivewood straight from Puglia's ancient groves in Italy. It features a trough to steady the salami and facilitate slicing at a wide angle for the best cross section. Each salami board is unique and will exhibit unique graining and coloration.
Finally a way to get those pesky ice cubes into my water bottle! With the new ice tube maker you can keep water and soft drink bottles cold with "tubes" that fit where cubes won't! These long, narrow 3"l x 3/4" dia. ice tubes slip through slim necks to keep beverages chilled for on-the-go enjoyment. Each sturdy polypropylene tray makes 10 tubes and the trays are dishwasher safe.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you aren't smoking you're turkey and have decided to use an oven - you're going to need a good baster. We like a baster with easy cleanup, good gripping surface, and a non-slip grip. OXO has created a baster with all these traits along with an oval shape that keep the baster from rolling arouind on the countertop. We also like the inclusion of the brush - nothing like getting some good old turkey fat and particles clogging up your baster and nothing to help you out with it.
We're silicone converts. We currently have 3 pot holders, and 2 oven mitts made of the stuff. It works and cleans up without fuss. These potholders are made from silcone which protects you efficiently against heat and because they are easy to clean up you'll have a very hygienic oven mitt as well. We like the little hole to hang them up as well because aren't we all tired of using a loop that never stays?
Face it. You hate to smell up the house with fish every time you cook it. Now - I will say I do love to smell salmon cooking with olive oil and a little garlic - but not every time. I think the Smell Away could have a place among other kitchen contraptions as long as the taste isn't taken away as well.
With the Smell-Away electric griller, you not only cook without the horrible smells, you cook well. Fish is one of the best high-protein, low-fat foods we can consume. Yet that fishy smell too often prevents us from enjoying cod, yellowtail, trout, tuna, or any other delicacy from the sea. With the Smell-Away electric fish griller, you can cook seafood like a pro and not leave your kitchen smelling like a tuna boat.
The pungency that comes with garlic, liver, onions and just about every other offensive-smelling delicacy? Gone. Never again fear serving a favorite dish that stinks and would drive guests to search for fresh air outdoors and eat elsewhere. High nutrition, favorable aroma. Every time. Perfect for the family gourmet. Once you try it, you'll be hooked.
We've seen this in the Black & Decker VB100 Vacuum Brew but we have yet to try this with a more classic vacuum brewer. It's interesting to note the process of making coffee this way has been a fixture in Japanese and Scandinavian homes for over 40 years.
"Upside-down" vacuum brewing separates coffee from grounds for clean, exquisite taste. The coffee maker works like this: water is held in the lower portion of the coffee pot and the coffee grounds are placed in the upper pot. When the water begins to boil, the vacuum process causes it to rise up through the tube to mix with the coffee grounds. The newly brewed coffee runs back down to the lower pot ready-to-serve, while the grounds stay in the upper pot. Makes 5 cups.
It looks like a CMYK printer check on top of your dinner plate. We like these functional, affordable dinnerware with bold graphic style. The plates are made of high-grade, dishwasher-safe melamine plastic plates. Only problem - don't use these in the microwave.
simplehuman has just announced their new single serve coffee brewer. The new simplehuman brewer features a 42 oz. water tank, brews 5 oz or 8 oz cups of coffee, and fits all standard-size pods (we're thinking 62 mm - Senseo sized pods). The simplehuman single cup pod brewer also comes with two pod holders - one for coffee and one for tea. The brewer is priced at $129.99 and FREE shipping is included.
simplehuman has also partnered with Molto coffee to create a new line of coffee and tea pods. Each pod comes individually wrapped to preserve the coffee freshness. Coffee and Tea pods are packed in a sleeve box and priced at $5.99 for 14 pods.
If the quality of their other kitchen items is any indication, we're pretty confident simplehuman should get it right. We've reviewed several of their kitchen products and have found them all to be very well designed and of high quality.
We only wish it would peal the garlic as well, but we'll take some fresh pressed garlic in droves from this garlic press at Chef'n. Simply unscrew the bottom, insert peeled garlic cloves, replace bottom and twist. Each turn yields fresh minced garlic ready to go. Use the special blade to slice off just what you need. Pop on the lid and store in the 'fridge.
Benefits:
1. Press multiple cloves of garlic
2. Store unused garlic in Garlic Machine™ for up to a week
3. Efficiently uses more of the garlic clove than other garlic presses
4. Dishwasher safe
People constantly write in about the Magic Bullet. I guess after watching too much late night TV - I finally found out why. I've been sick as of late - very sick with a sore throat, cough, stuffed up nose - the cold of legends. Last night I had the pleasure of watching - while in a cough syrup induced stupor the Magic Bullet infomercial. I am now pretty sure the Magic Bullet could be used to make any meal. QUITE CONVINCED. Needless to say, I was impressed. I like the smoothie drink system it has, and if I ever get my mouth wired shut - this is the Magic Meal Maker I've always wanted in a blended fashion.
Works like a magician in the kitchen. Chops onions, grates cheese, or makes smoothies in ten seconds or less, with no mess and no fuss! Includes 2 blades, one20 oz. cup and one 12 oz. cup that are microwave and dishwasher safe, 2 shaker tops for cheese, 4 party mugs with comfort lip rings, and recipe book. Plastic.
The Magic Bullet is the perfect 7-Second Smoothie Machine.milk and you've got a delicious breakfast
Make Instant Snacks. Turn tomatoes, onions and hot peppers into zesty salsa in just 5 seconds
Why wait 5 minutes and pay nearly $5.00 at the coffee shop when you can whip up fancy frozen coffee
If you want affordable design you can't beat Target. They have the best designed kitchen stuff we've seen for your hard earned dollar. Coming in at a whopping $34.99 you can get the : Michael Graves 2-Slice Chrome Toaster. This 2-slice toaster from Michael Graves Design™ combines retro styling with modern technology. The toaster features an oval shape with ribbed, shiny chrome finish, rotary phone-inspired dial controls toasting darkness, and wide slots to accommodate bagels.
It's not everyday you get to pick a new clock for your kitchen, but when you do you had better pick wisely. The Rustic Coffee Wall Clock has all the makings of a potential wall clock for your kitchen.
The clock features hand painted hydrastone decorated with images of your favorite coffee drinks and is perfect for the coffee junkie within. We think if you like coffee and also want something different, you can't miss with this clock.
Try and deny it but really folks - Thanksgiving is very very close. So close you know you're going to need a decent roasting pan this year. The Oneida Nonstick Roaster with Rack features all the things you'll need to keep your Thanksgiving bird safe. This professional-weight roaster is made of polished aluminum with a nonstick interior and rack for quick cleanup. Use it with or without the rack (it is removable) for roasting a chicken, cooking a holiday turkey or a pork tenderloin. The roaster has cast aluminum handles that are riveted for added strength as you lift it from the oven and carry to your countertop. This large roaster holds up to a 25-lb. turkey.
It seems like I've overlooked the amazing powers of the auto-spice measuring system in the past. I've seen too many knock offs of this system that simply doesn't measure up I guess. With the Auto-Measure spice carousel you can store and access 12 favorite spices quickly and easily. You can also dispense spices in 1/4 tsp. increments — no measuring spoons needed. The auto spice carousel is fully stackable for easy storage of 24, 36 or 48 different spices. You can even mount it under a cabinet or shelf. For freestyle cooking, you can also use the convenient shaker top or the large opening for volume pouring.
For those on the go - get Joe! This super cool purple coffee wonder from Melitta can make great coffee if you know the patented Melitta hot water over grounds pour.
For clean, clear, flavorful brew in about 4 minutes, the manual drip can't be beat. Near-boiling water is poured in a circular motion over grounds in a cone style filter-this creates turbulence, evenly soaking and distributing the grounds. Coffee then drips through a paper filter that traps sediment and oils.
Simple, elegant, and orange - what more could you ask for. Made of enameled cast iron, the Dutch Oven in orange from Crate & Barrel is offers exceptional heat retention and distribution to your cooking. The close-fitting lid helps to keep all the juices in and is perfect for braising, making stocks and sauces, and slow cooking food to perfection.
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We think a little bit of nostalgia can be a powerful thing. Our grandmother had these plates and they only came out after Thanksgiving for a few special meals and of course - Christmas day dinner.
What can we say? If you need to make nutmeg you're going to have to get some nuts and a nutmeg mill. The Olde Thompson Nutmeg mill is the perfect grinder for fresh nutmeg powder every time you need it. It's made of acrylic and chrome and the mill stands approximately 4.5" high.
Looking for that 
Why didn't we think of this over the summer??? So many wasted hours on chopping spices when we could have ground them up with this convenient grinder.
We expect to have a snack or two prior to a good meal. We strongly believe in a little smackering of salami with a slice of cheese and a nice glass of wine. Salami, cheese, and wine fuel good conversation and help to wet the appetite.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you aren't smoking you're turkey and have decided to use an oven - you're going to need a good baster. We like a baster with easy cleanup, good gripping surface, and a non-slip grip. OXO has created a baster with all these traits along with an oval shape that keep the baster from rolling arouind on the countertop. We also like the inclusion of the brush - nothing like getting some good old turkey fat and particles clogging up your baster and nothing to help you out with it.
We've seen this in the 
simplehuman has just announced their new 
We only wish it would peal the garlic as well, but we'll take some fresh pressed garlic in droves from this garlic press at Chef'n. Simply unscrew the bottom, insert peeled garlic cloves, replace bottom and twist. Each turn yields fresh minced garlic ready to go. Use the special blade to slice off just what you need. Pop on the lid and store in the 'fridge.
