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November 30, 2005
 Target Your Future Cooking
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.
At Target : Silicone Pot Holders/Trivets
November 30, 2005
Spode Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set
 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.
At Spode Christmas Tree 12-Piece Dinnerware Set with Mugs
November 29, 2005
Cocoa Latte Maker
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.
At Back to Basics
November 29, 2005
Cake and Cappuccino Decorator
 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).
At KITCHEN - Tools & Gadgets
November 28, 2005
Olde Thompson Nutmeg Mill
 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.
Start your mills!
At Olde Thompson Nutmeg Mill
Rainbow Maker
 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.
At Rainbow Maker
November 25, 2005
Save 60% and Take $25 Off for the Holidays at Amazon.com
 Looking for that kitchen contraption you might want to purchase for a loved one? Well Amazon.com has a special where you can save up to 60%, plus Take $25 Off Your Order.
Through November 27, save up to 60% on essentials for the kitchen and home during our Thanksgiving Sale. Plus, take $25 off your order today when you spend $125 on Kitchen & Housewares or Bed & Bath products offered by Amazon.com.
At Amazon.com Kitchen & Housewares
November 24, 2005
Happy Thanksgiving from Kitchen Contraptions
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!
November 23, 2005
Garlic Press with Slicer
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.
At Williams-Sonoma
November 22, 2005
PRESS-BOT Coffee Press for Nalgene Water Bottles
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®.
At PRESS-BOT Via Gizmodo
November 21, 2005
Fast-Touch Electric Coffee, Herb, and Spice Mill
 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.
At Krups GX4100 Fast-Touch Electric Coffee, Herb, and Spice Mill
November 19, 2005
Best of the Blogpire
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.
 GPS Lodge.com: Fine Drive announces the Finedrive 400 and Finedrive 500 - "Hey Fool" you need Mr. T on your GPS - Route 66 Announces the Mobile 7 GPS Package for Mobile Phones - Garmin Fishfinder 340C, 160C, 140 and the 90; Announced
Single Serve Coffee.com: simplehuman Single Cup Pod Brewer $129.99 at Amazon.com - Review: Senseo Forbidden Fruit Raving Reds Coffee Pods - Review: Green Mountain Fair Trade Gingerbread K-Cups from Single Serve Coffee.com - New Melitta One:One Microwaveable Coffee Pod Mug Brewer - New Mr. Coffee® Home Café Single Serve Coffee Maker
Just The Chips.com: The Rise and Fall of Stuey "The Kid" Ungar, The World's Greatest Poker Player - World Poker Tour TV Handheld - XBOX World Championship Poker 2
 Kitchen Contraptions.com: Modular Kitchens from Henrybuilt - Panik-Design Oven Gloves - Smell-Away Electric Griller - Thermal Brew Coffee Maker - Digital Dinner Plates
 Shaving Stuff.comWhat Would I Look Like If I Shaved My Head? - 20% Off at Sephora - No Minimum - The Conair Chrome Hot Lather Machine - High-End Handles from The Art of Shaving - Get to Know Your T-Zone
 TV Snob.com: What's Next? CSI: Las Cruces - Nielsen Media Research Top 10- Broadcast Primetime- Week of Nov. 7-Nov. 13, 2005 - "My Name is Earl" Lives! - I'll Take that Plasma TV on the Wall and a Side of Fries - I Paid My Freakin' Cable Bill, Leave Me the #%^Alone!
Shirt Snob.com: Tokyo Pop Embroidered Shirt by 3J Workshop - The Short Sleeve Belted Sweater - The Beaded Butterfly Top by LaROK - Cap Sleeve Sun Top by Lotta Stensson
Liquor Snob.com: Shotgun Party Beer Opener 2.0 Review - Reason #312 to Drink Liquor Straight - Jello Shots Today...Pudding Shots Tomorrow - Reyka Vodka: Tastes Like Iceland - Not To Sound Like Your Mom...
November 18, 2005
Modular Kitchens from Henrybuilt
 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.
At henrybuilt: crafting the modern environment
Sugar & Cream Served with Class
 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.
Via productdose.com
Salami Board
 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.
At Dean & DeLuca - Product Details:
November 17, 2005
Ice Tube Maker
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.
At Miles Kimball
Good Grips Turkey Baster
 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.
At Turkey Baster with Cleaning Brush
November 16, 2005
Panik-Design Oven Gloves
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?
At Panik-Design Oven Gloves
Smell-Away Electric Griller
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.
At Smell-Away
Thermal Brew Coffee Maker
 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.
At Thermal Brew Coffee Maker
November 15, 2005
Digital Dinner Plates
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.
At ELSEWARES
simplehuman Single Cup Coffee Pod Brewer
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.
The following coffees and teas are available now:
- Costa Rican French Roast (dark)
- Sumatra Mandheling (medium)
- Breakfast Blend (light)
- French Vanilla (flavored)
- Decaf Columbian Earl Grey (tea)
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.
At simplehuman Single Cup Pod Brewer and Amazon.com
Twist & Turn Garlic Press
 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
At Chef'n | Tasteful Ingenuity
November 14, 2005
Magic Bullet - Drink Your Meals
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
- Make Perfect Frozen Cocktails -
- Make Complete Meals
At MAGIC BULLET
November 11, 2005
Retro Styled 2-Slice Chrome Toaster
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.
At Michael Graves 2-Slice Chrome Toaster
Coffee Kitchen Clock
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.
At Rustic Coffee Wall Clock
November 10, 2005
Roast that Turkey
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.
At Oneida Nonstick Roaster with Rack
Auto-Measure Spice Carousel
 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.
At Auto-Measure Spice Carousel
November 9, 2005
Ready! Set! Joe!
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.
At Melitta 64081 Ready Set Joe Travel Mug Coffeemaker, Purple" (Melitta)
Dutch Oven
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.
At Crate and Barrel Specialty Cookware
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November 8, 2005
Long Tongs
We love long tongs. You can't but help not burning yourself if your tongs are long. Also a little non-stick silicone on the end helps to not mash the food as you take it off your non-stick cookware. We also like the stainless steel handles that will wipe up in a flash. There's even a metal band that locks the tongs shut for easy storage.
At Miles Kimball
Aerolatte French Press Travel Mug
 We have been scouring the web for more travel mug options. Though we love our single serve coffee, a nice french pressed cup of coffee is always a welcome treat. We think the Aerolatte could be a welcome addition to the Kitchen Contraptions arsenal of travel mugs.
The Aerolatte Travel coffee press performs several functions at the same time. First, it brews coffee with a simple plunger action like a French press. Secondly, it has a tight-fitting lid with a no-spill drinking aperture for taking coffee on the road. Lastly, its insulated walls act like a thermos to keep coffee hot.
The Aerolatte Travel coffee press is made from brushed stainless steel with a sturdy foot, lid, and handle. Its double-thick walls are insulated to keep coffee hot with a swiveling lid cover that opens for sipping and also helps conserve heat. A rubber seal around the edge of the plunger screen keeps sediment out of coffee. When not in use, the plunger handle lies almost flush to the lid.
At Aerolatte To Go Mug French Press
Coffee To Go from Melitta
 Enjoy a brew for two with this Melitta Dual Thermal Mug Coffeemaker. And you can take your java on the road instantly as coffee brews directly into the two 14 oz. stainless steel travel mugs. Coffeemaker is plastic and stainless steel and includes automatic shut-off. Mugs have rubber non-slip grips and are dishwasher safe. We are currently using two Green Mountain mugs for our travels and the Keurig B60, but this little gem might be a nice gift for my brother who likes a nice cup of joe on the go.
At Melitta
simplehuman Utensil Holder
 The new stainless steel utensil holder with spoon rest has three compartments for organizing kitchen tools. A shallow front compartment holds shorter tools, like can openers. Two deep compartments neatly store tall items. A detachable spoon rest is always in reach at the front of the holder. The only bummer? The utensils aren't included. :-( Oh well that does make sense but I do love the brushed chrome spatula.
- includes detachable stainless steel spoon rest
- compartments for small and large utensils
- slim oval design fits more tools in less space
at simplehuman
November 7, 2005
Kitchen Pencil Sharpener & Stapler
It's rare you come across such a perfect match for a kitchen pencil sharpener. Our current kitchen pencil sharpener resides in our "junk drawer" but we think this pencil sharpener from UncommonGoods could be right out there next to the stove it looks so good. Reminiscent of a coffee grinder, the hand polished chrome pencil sharpener and stapler is a work of art when it comes to sharpening pencils. Now we don't do much stapling in the kitchen but it's a set - what can you do? Oh we know - use the stapler in our home office!
At the end of the Spanish Civil War in 1939, a former firearms maker converted its facilities – and precise expertise – to produce desk accessories. Hand polished six times with six different granulations, then plated with chrome, these accessories are built for a lifetime of constant use and guaranteed forever. The pencil sharpener has an adjustable entry for any width tip and a handy crank device that easily locks down on a desk for stability. And the stapler is the only one in the world to staple three ways – the standard staple, tacking, which fastens papers to bulletin boards or walls, and pinning, a rare method that fastens papers securely and yet allows you to remove the staple with ease. Manufactured and hand finished in Spain.
At UncommonGoods
Nigella Lawson 3ltr Storage Jar
It takes two people to design a decent storage jar these days. This cool duck egg blue storage jar is designed by Nigella Lawson with Sebastian Conran. The amphora form can be used in an upright or tilted position. A glass lid allows at-a-glance identification of contents. We're not exactly sure why it took 2 designers to pull this off - but we do really like it.
At Nigella Lawson Storage Jar
Aerolatte Milk Frother
We love to froth our milk. We simply take a shot or two of skim milk, nuke it in the microwave for 34 seconds, and then froth away. The Aerolatte Milk Frother is the next generation of milk frothers with a satin finish; no pumping, no propellers and definitely no steam. The Aerolatte's innovative whisk head takes just 30 seconds to whisk milk into rich, thick foam. So if you add the microwave, and then the froth - it's about 1 minute for great cappuccino without having to heat up your espresso machine frother and much less mess, and it even includes batteries.
At Tabletools.com
November 4, 2005
V'spresso Espresso Machine
Want to brew two cups in tandem? What to immediatly froth after brewing? Look no further than the V'spresso Espresso Machine (note not coffee or espresso maker - BUT MACHINE!!!) from Saeco. We've reviewed several of the super automatics over the years but this one looks like a monster. A giant espresso making factory of caffeine goodness. I just hope it doesn't trip the circuit breaker in the Kitchen Contraptions test kitchen.
Whether everyone in your family drinks coffee the same way or even if you drink regular coffee while your spouse prefers cappuccino, the V'spresso Automatic Espresso Machine will brew whatever you want without measuring or cleaning numerous scattered parts. With a solid stainless steel housing and an amber digital display, the V'spresso Automatic Espresso Machine offers advanced technology that simplifies coffee making. The unit's Rapid-Steam® technology allows you to froth immediately after brewing, without the additional waiting time common to many home brewers. The V'spresso Automatic Espresso Machine even has an adjustable conical burr grinder with 19 grind settings that makes the perfect grind for gourmet coffee.
At V'spresso Espresso Machine
November 3, 2005
Jetsons Kitchen for Your Home
 Wow. It's big - impressive and looks like it's from the Jetsons. What's not to like? The Podium Kitchen III is an oval shaped kitchen island that allows for the highest amount of creative expression in the kitchen along with the biggest wallet needed to purchase it. It can function as a wok, induction cook top, solid top, water basin, and has cold bottle drawers. Amazing.
Via Trendir At Molteni
November 2, 2005
Make Egg McMuffins at Home
 We finally got to see one of these beauties in person and have to say - WE WANT ONE BADLY. The Back to Basics egg cooker and toaster will have a homemade egg McMuffin on your plate in under 5 minutes.
The unit can be used solely as a full functioning toaster, or it can simultaneously toast bread, poach or steam-scramble an egg, and warm a pre-cooked slice of meat--or any combination of these three functions--to make the ultimate breakfast sandwich at home in just four minutes.
At Back to Basics
Iron Chef Hats
 We are still in love with the Iron Chef and pretty excited to see Iron Chef merchandise from The Food Network. The spiffy Iron Chef toque in black with the logo is embroidered in red and yellow. The toque is made of 100% cotton and should you do battle in your kitchen - you had better have one of these.
At Iron Chef merchandise
Monster Convection Toaster Oven with Glass Top
 I didn't know they make them this big! The T-Fal Black Convection Toaster Oven with Glass Top has a unique slanted design that features a bread warmer on top. The convection function ensures even, consistent cooking results (up to 30% faster than conventional ovens) . Circulating hot air cooks faster and more evenly than a traditional oven. It’s also programmable, with a digital control panel and permanent clock, to warm, toast, broil and bake. What we really like - the toaster overn comes eith an enamel baking pan, enamel broiling pan and tongs.
At T-Fal Black Convection Toaster Oven with Glass Top
November 1, 2005
Ramen Noodle Cup Timer
  What's not to love about a burner with no burn? Perfect ramen noodles - that's what! Odd things from Japan has found the only Ramen noodle timer we know of in existence.
This kitchen burner-shaped device is an "Instant Noodles Timer". Once you poured the boiling water, you place the cup on the timer, which automatically shows a red light on. Then you turn the handle into either 3 or 4 minutes and wait (since we are in Japan though, I think there should be options like "3 minutes and 6 seconds"). When the time has passed, you'll hear a chime announcing that your noodles are ready.I wondered if people really purchased this, and found out that it was very popular, to the extent that it was the top product in July. I also investigated if it could be used for other purposes but ... nope, it's only for cup noodles!
At Odd things from Japan at Instant Noodle Timers
DiscGo Magnetic Trivet
What else could Chef'n possibly come up with? How about a flexible and high heat-resistant silicone DiscGo™ that sports a strong magnet that sticks easily to your fridge, stove or any other steel surface; and due to the flexible, fun shape, it can also be used as a potholder and jar opener.
Crazy. The unique shape lends itself to being more than just a trivet2. Multiple uses include: trivet, pot holder and jar opener3. The magnet offers convenient storage options on refrigerator, cooking range or any steel surface4. The Discgo is dishwasher safe and features:1. 650ºF /340ºC heat-resistant silicone.
At Chef'n
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