February 28, 2006
Carafe with Plastic Cubs
Hmmmm . . . A nice glass carafe with plastic cups. Drink in style, while pretending you are at a frat party. The cups are pretty, though.
At Fitzsu.com
February 28, 2006
February 27, 2006
Bean Slicer
You would probably have to eat a lot of green beans to make this worth while, but for the cook who has to have everything -- I bring you the bean slicer. It slices fresh beans vertically. That's it. Enjoy.
At Bean Slicer
February 27, 2006
Potluck
Need some luck with sauces or sautes? Try hanging your pots from this pothanger, which is in the shape of the japanese character for luck. It includes adaptable cables, four ceiling screw hooks, and five pot hooks.
At flavour design co.via cribcandy
February 24, 2006
The Anti-Griddle
This is wild. PolyScience, a producer of constant temperature control equipment, has an anti-griddle. Instead of cooking things, this griddle, freezes them, allowing you to freeze sauces and purees solid or make semi-frozen dishes with crunchy surfaces and creamy centers. The minus 30°F ‘griddle' temperature ensures almost instantaneous results.
At PolyScience
Truffle Slicer
If you are lucky enough to have truffles (or so they say--I've never actually had truffles, so I can't verify whether you are really lucky to have them), you'll need something to slice them with. Enter the truffle slicer. The stainless steel blade is adjustable to slice truffles wafer thin (try saying that without laughing if you are a Monty Python fan).
At Marky's Online Gourmet Food Store
Utensils with Instructions
If you often lose your mind in the kitchen and don't remember what you are doing, these utensils can help. They have handy diagrams to explain what each utensil is for. The utensil set is made from first-quality, tightly grained beach wood with rubberized handles.
At shopFosters.com
February 23, 2006
thefoodloop
Silicone is taking over the world. This is a silicone food trussing tool designed to replace kitchen string or toothpicks. It is heat resistant, non-stick, and adjusts from 1 inch to 4 inches or larger. It is also dishwasher safe.
At shopFosters.com
Utensil Pot Clip
Here is a cool alternative to the spoon rest. This clips onto the side of your pan and holds your utensil over the pan, so the drippings go back into the pan. The clip has a silicone coating, so it doesn't burn your fingers, and pads that protect the pan from scratching.
At Utensil Pot Clip
February 22, 2006
Batter Dispenser
I've been craving pancakes lately. I hardly ever make them at home, but when I do they are mish mash of sizes and shapes, which is fine with me. However, if you are anal about your pancakes, and want them to be uniform in size, this dispenser is for you. It has three size settings and the dispenser is big enough to allow berries and chocolate chips to fit through.
At Williams-Sonoma
Magnetic Fridge Clock
Want a kitchen clock but don't have the wall space? This clock magnetically attaches to a fridge door or any other metallic surface and is flexible, so it can bend to a curved surface. It is 20 centimeters, which is about 7.8 inches.
At Wheredidyoubuythat.com
February 21, 2006
Fizz Keeper Pump & Pour
That last glass or so of soda out a two-liter bottle is never very fizzy. I always end up throwing out the last of the bottle, which is very wasteful. The Fizz Keeper® keeps your soda from going flat. Remove the cap and put the Pump & Pour on the bottle and squeeze several times. Then when you want a drink, press the flip top open.
At The Container Store
Infrared Toaster Oven
I think this toaster oven is kind of ugly, but I do like the idea of cooking 40 percent faster. Waiting 5 minutes for my toast to cook is too long! The toaster cooks food faster because it has an infrared light system, which eliminates the need to preheat. It also has preset buttons that automatically calculate the cooking time for a variety of foods.
Via OhGizmo! at Panasonic.
February 17, 2006
Chrome Banana Holder
Bananas are not my favorite fruit, but my daughter loves them. So now I always have to have bananas on hand. And you can't put them in the fridge if you want them to ripen, so they just sit on the counter. I'm constantly moving them out of the way. I guess what I am trying to say is that I need this.
At organize.com
Talking Stove
Wow. Talking stoves. We are one step closer to the appliances taking over. Sanyo Electric is releasing a new stove that talks. It includes a voice navigation feature and instructions for novice cooks.
The 200V Built-In IH Cooking Heater emits various musical tones when, for example, cooking is completed or water is boiled. The music can be downloaded from the internet via mobile phone and transmitted to the cooking unit via infrared communications.
So you can have "Disco Inferno" play when you burn your food.
Via Popgadget
The Best of the Blogpire & ReallyNatural.com
We're pretty excited here around the Blogpire. Over the past few months we've been cooking up a new site to bring to you - ReallyNatural.com. If you need tips on living naturally (Birkenstocks not required) - then this is the site for you. ReallyNatural.com is your resource for product reviews of all of those consumer food, health and beauty, and household goods marketed as 'natural', 'organic' and 'environmentally friendly'.
You'll learn as Liesel and Mikko test the waters and offer tips on what it means to 'live naturally.' And where else are you going to find a review on Ecover Ecological Toilet Bowl Cleaner or a nice Organic Wine: 2004 Jelu Malbec and perhaps your didn't buy the right gift on Valentine's Day and should have looked into Chocolate Bars For Your Eco-Conscious Honey. Whatever you're need to be more natural - ReallyNatural.com will have it.
Now on with the Best of the Blogpire!
Liquor Snob
Don Eduardo Silver Tequila Review
Cocktail Parties 101
Single Serve Coffee
Review: Tully's French Roast & Kona Blend K-Cups from Single Serve Coffee.com
Four New K-Cups from Green Mountain Coffee
Kitchen Contraptions
Folding Cutting Board
Pig Baking Dish
Shaving Stuff
"Buzzed" - a Shaving DVD
It's The Microfins, Not The Blades
TV Snob
Philips RC9800i Touchscreen Remote Control Review
American Idol Crushes the Winter Olympics in TV Ratings
Shirt Snob
Threadless
Kimono Top by Geren Ford
GPS Lodge
TomTom now #2 in US for Mobile GPS
Magellan eXplorist 210 Outdoor Bundle
The Cooking News
Wine News: Selecting the Perfect Red Wine
Recipe News: Heart-healthy recipes
Just The Chips
The Book of Bluffs - How to Bluff at Poker
Small Stakes Hold 'em
February 16, 2006
The Perfect Peeler
I wouldn't want to meet someone carrying this peeler in a dark alley. It looks serious. The blade is made with zirconium oxide, which they say makes it stay sharp ten times longer than steel blades. The blade also adjusts its angle from vertical to horizontal.
At The Perfect Peeler
Cherry and Olive Pitter
As I was pitting some olives for my couscous dish last night, I thought there has to be a better way. And low and behold there is. This gadget removes cherry and olive pits. It has thumb rest and can be locked together for easy storing.
At organize.com
Ice Cream Bowls
What is better than ice cream? Ice cream in brightly colored bowls.
At Big Love Ice Cream Cup and Spoon
February 15, 2006
Folding Cutting Board
Now here is a good idea. The edges of this cutting board automatically fold up when it is lifted of the counter, so you can easily pour the chopped food into the pan (instead of getting it all over the stove or countertop like I usually do). It is microwave and dishwasher safe.
At MoMAstore ($12.00)
Pig Baking Dish
Who doesn't want to cook in a pig baking dish? This 3-quart casserole is safe for the microwave and the oven up to 450 F. Plus, it is made with clay from the Andes Mountains. Now that is some serious clay.
At Pig Baking Dish
February 14, 2006
Snow Cone Maker
As I am surrounded by snow here in the Northeast, I can't help think about how I much prefer my snow covered in blue rasberry flavoring--especially on a hot day! Well, now I can make snow cones at home and pretend that it is summer year round. This snow cone maker uses ice from the freezer and includes blue rasberry and grape flavoring packets.
At Rival Snow Cone Maker
Color Changing Spoon
It can be hard to tell when microwaved food is hot. It is often hot on the outside, but not on the inside or vice versa. Well, put these spoons in your food (I suppose it works best on soups and not for heating, say, a frozen burritto) and they will change color when your food is hot (120 F).
Via OhGizmo! at shop.com
Crumb Pets
Both my parents visited recently, and the amount of toast they both eat is amazing. No carb counting going on here. But oh--the crumbs that were all over my nice countertops. I love my parents, but the crumbs are enough to drive a person insane. Now check out these cute little hand held vacuums in the shape of farm animals. They are designed to clean up crumbs from your tabletop or counter. Bring on the toast eating!!
Via Strange New Products at drinkstuff.com
February 13, 2006
Fish Bone Tweezers
I've always wondered how to get all the bones out of a fish. These tweezers have specially beveled tips that grip the bones for easy removal. Wonder if it works on eyebrows too?
At Global Fish Bone Tweezers
Brown Sugar Saver
I don't use brown sugar enough to use it up before it becomes hard. This little terra cotta disk keeps your brown sugar soft. You just soak it in water, pat it dry, and put it into the bag or canister. It says it also keeps coconut, raisins, and cookies moist. Nice.
At Walter Drake
Electric Ice Cream Scoop
I have been known to microwave pints of ice cream in order to make them easier to scoop, so I need this. According to the product description, it heats up so fast, you don't have to wait. In addition, there is a scoop collar to keep hands clean.
At
Deni Electric Ice Cream Scoop
Sesame Toaster and Grinder
Toasted sesame seeds are a nice touch on many dishes. This sesame toasting pan has a wire mesh cover to prevent seeds from popping out as you toast them. Also available is a sesame grinder, which allows you to easily sprinkle ground sesame on your dish. Hmmmm . . . I wonder if it works for other seeds too.
At the wok shop
Oversink Organizer
I just got my simplehuman catalog. I love organization and I love simplicity, so I love their stuff. Like this oversink organizer. It has compartments for brushes, soap or sponge, and rings. It fits most double bowl sinks.
At simplehuman
S'mores Maker 3 in 1 Dessert Center
Ok, one more tabletop cooking device ( pan?? pot?? appliance?? what do you call these things?)--It is time for dessert. S'mores are so good; it is a shame to relegate them to campfires only. Here you can make s'mores (and candy apples and fondue) without a fireplace (though in a pinch, as my friend, Jess, has demonstrated, you can also make s'mores in a frying pan). This s'more maker includes: grill, snuffer, burner handle, burner holder, tea light, fondue and caramel container, 4-ramekin holders, lazy susan base, 4-roasting forks, and 4-apple sticks.
At S'mores Maker 3 in 1 Dessert Center
Shabu-Shabu and B.B.Q. Pan
I've got a tabletop cooking theme going on today. First raclette and now shabu-shabu. Shabu-shabu is a Japanese dish in which you cook very thin slices of meat and vegetables in a broth at your table. Then when you are done cooking, you can drink the broth. Delicious. Anyway, here you can enjoy shabu-shabu in your own home. This looks like it comes with a grill pan, so you can grill your meat as well as cooking it in the broth.
At Sunpentown Shabu-Shabu and B.B.Q Pan
Classic Raclette Grill
I love fondue, so this looks right up my alley. Raclette is apparently a tradtional Swiss meal. You heat cheese and as it begins to bubble you pour over potatoes and pickles. This raclette grill heats cheese in eight non-stick dishes. In addition it has a reversable grill top: you can grill meat on one side and make crepes on the other side. The possibilites seem endless.
At Swissmar Classic Raclette
Giant Spatula
Whenever my mom visits, she insists we make a pie. And whenever we make a pie, she complains about the crust, and the transfer of crust to pan never works out. Well, I've found her next birthday present: The giant spatula. It has an aluminum blade and an arcylic handle and is 10 x 10 inches.
Via bookofjoe at The Baker's Catalogue (put giant spatula in the search box at the upper left, where it says "keyword").
Can Colander
So you open a can of olives, but how do you get the olives out without getting the olive juice all over your hands? The can colander to the rescue! This would be very handy for olives, canned fruit, and tuna.
At A Best Kitchen
Avocado Slicer & Pitter
The avocado: Another difficult fruit (is the avocado a fruit?) to cut up. We've covered the mango and the pineapple. Now the avocado gets its very own gadget. One end takes the pit out and the other end slices. It is made of stainless steel and and heavy-duty plastic and is dishwashwer safe.
At Williams-Sonoma
Fresh Arepa Maker by Oster
I've never had an Arepa, but they sound good. Bread filled with egg and cheese or spicy chicken, meats, or seafood. Ummmmmm . . . This makes six arepas and includes a basic arepa recipe.
At above all wholesalers
Salt Cellar
I love salt. There is no point in cooking without it. I don't know what I would do if I ever developed high blood pressure. And sea salt is definitely the best. This salt cellar is much nicer than the tupperware I currently keep my salt in.
At Nigella Lawson Salt Cellar
Six-Part Toaster
If one piece of toast isn't enough for you in the morning, here is the answer. The toaster has six compartments for toasting. Then the compartments come off the main assembly and swing open, so your toast can stay warm on the hot plate.
Via Gizmodo at Yanko Design.
Nachos Pan
I'm not sure if anyone really needs a separate pan to make nachos in. But maybe if you get one and you are lucky, Jesus will appear in your nacho pan. Though he probably wouldn't appear in this pan because it is non-stick and dishwasher safe.
At Nacho Pan by Chicago Metallic
Garlic Express
Is there anything better than roasted garlic? I think not. But who has the time to spend an hour roasting garlic in the oven? The garlic express roasts garlic in 30 minutes and you can don't have to use the oven to do it. It has a nonstick surface and holds three medium bulbs.
At Garlic Express
Induction Wok Cooktop
This definitely looks like it is from the future.
We really like the new Kuppersbush Induction Wok Cooktop ... Not only because it uses electromagnetic induction to prepare food faster while saving more energy, employs Sensor-Touch controls (no knobs) and innovative Glass Ceramic surfacing, features Child-Safety Lock and Pan Detection, is so easy to clean and comes with the Wok ... But also because it has such an appealing high-tech look that would fit perfectly in a luxury kitchen of a contemporary house or an urban style loft...
Via Trendir at Kuppersbusch
Escargot Kitchen Timer
So this kitchen timer crawls like a snail while it counts your cooking time. It also comes in six colors. Pretty darn cute, but you better have a lot of counterspace.
Via Shiny Shiny at ikonee.com
Plastic Bag Dryer
Plastic bags are evil, but sometimes they are unavoidable, so here is a way to recuse them. You can wash your plastic bags (it also dries wide mouthed water bottles and Tupperware beverage containers) and hang them from a dowel to dry. You can wash up to eight bags and one container at time.
At Plastic Bag Dryer
1-Line Spice Rack
I keep finding cool spice racks. I can't resist them. This wall mounted spice rack is made of blackened steel and includes glass spice bottles with cork. Plus has room for olive oil. Or maybe a bottle of wine for those quick dinner preparation nips?
At DESU
Star Wars Darth Vader Popcorn Machine
This may not fit in your kitchen, but as the wife of a major Star Wars fan, I had to link to it. Think how cool would it be to be able to pop your own movie popcorn at home. Then think how cool it would be to be able to pop your movie popcorn at home in a Darth Vader popcorn popper. And it is on sale!
Via Uncrate at Pop This
Pizza Fork/Cutter
If you are one of those people who eats pizza with a knife and fork--you know who you are--then this is the utensil for you. This pizza cutter/fork has the same cutting wheel as a pizza cutter and an extra-long stainless steel fork so you can slice and eat with one utensil. It comes in a set of two. Should we call it a cork or a futter?
At Clever Gear
PigTail Food Flipper
I'm not crazy about the name, but this looks like an interesting tool. I never knew I needed anything besides tongs or a spatula to flip food, but after watching the video on their website, I'm convinced. :-) The PigTail allows food on a grill or in a skillet to be turned over with a quick flip of the wrist, wthout scraping up grease like spatula or releasing juices like a fork. They have a 19 inch one and and a 12 inch one. According to the product description, the pigtail can handle almost anything from an 8 lb.rack of ribs to hot dogs, steaks, chicken, bacon, French toast, shrimp, and vegetables.
At Pig Tail Food Flipper
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