March 31, 2006
Hot Dog Steamer
I've been craving hot dogs lately. With this I can steam my hot dogs instead of microwaving them like I usually do. It includes two heater spikes for toasting buns. If hot dogs aren't your thing, you can also steam veggies and make hard boiled eggs in the steamer. And strangest of all, you can make popcorn in it by putting oil in the reservoir instead of water.
At brandsonSale
March 31, 2006
Expanding/Folding Colander
This is not as space efficient as the collapsible colander, but it may be more practical. The legs open up to straddle the sink, stand upright, or fold closed for storage.
Via bookofjoe at A Cook's Wares
March 31, 2006
March 30, 2006
Cheese Scissors
I don't quite understand how this works, but it supposedly cuts like any other scissor except it slices cheese with a stainless steel wire. Whatever. It looks scary.
At Chefgadget.com
March 30, 2006
Wine Preservation Steward
Now you don't have to drink the whole bottle once you've opened it.
Using technology previously available only in commercial wine storage cabinets, our portable wine preservation steward greatly reduces oxidation in opened bottles by sealing the surface of the remaining wine with a layer of harmless inert argon gas. A temperature management system circulates cooled air around the bottle to keep preserved wine at an ideal serving temperature of your choosing between 45 degrees and 65 degrees Farenheit. Includes one argon cartridge that provides approximately 15 preservations. Includes status indicator light, quick-chill option for more rapid cooling of wines, temperature control, and chart showing ideal temperatures of varying wine types. High-impact polycarbonate. Black or Silver. Plugs into AC.
At Hammacher Schlemmer
March 29, 2006
Vertical Cooking Grill
Forget that boring horizontal grilling; vertical is the way to go. You can cook gyros, kabobs, sausages, and poultry in this grill. The grill alternates heating to 120 degrees and cooling down (sounds like you don't want to use this if you are in a rush to eat). Supposedly results in tender and healthier meat. I don't think you want to try a hamburger on this grill, though. :-)
At Brands on Sale
Potato Masher
This is blasphemous to my mashed potato loving mother, aunt, and cousin, but I don't love mashed potatoes. It isn't even my third favorite way to eat potatoes--I prefer roasted, baked, and fried. And if you count potato chips, it isn't even my fourth favorite way to eat potatoes. But anyway, I may have to rethink just so I can get this cool masher.
At Chef's Planet Simply Mash Potato Masher
March 28, 2006
Corn Basket
I'm ready for summer to get here, so we can get the grill going. This looks like a good device for grilling corn. It is adjustable to hold different size corncobs and holds four at a time.
At Williams-Sonoma
Biodegradable Dish Scrubbers
These are supposedly gentler than steel wool and biodegradable!
Safer and less abrasive alternative to steel wool. Use very little or no detergent to scrub dishes, pots & pans, stovetops, grills, broiling pans, ovens, sinks, bathtubs, kitchen or bathroom tile... Lasts a long time and does not break, tear or shed pieces which might otherwise remain on dishes or get into food. Biodegradable; will not rust or hurt your hands like steel wool. Works great on tea or coffee stains in teapots and cups! Use Sandclean to scrub your vegetables (carrots, potatoes, etc.) and retain important minerals.
Via Goto Reviews at Korin
World's Smallest Dishwasher
Always wanted a dishwasher, but didn't think you had the space? This dishwasher is the size of a large microwave. It holds four placesettings. Plus it looks pretty cool.
Via Home Tone at good common sense
March 27, 2006
Universal Lid
I have so many pots that don't have lids. This claims to be the answer. The lid is offered in two sizes and should fit virtually any round pot or pan. Made with stainless steel and glass, it has concentric tiered rings to provide a secure fit on a variety of pan sizes.
At Williams-Sonoma
Breadbin
Is it bigger than a breadbox? It is a breadbox!
Consisting of a stainless steel box lined with a flexible plastic material, this Eva Solo bread bin accommodates even the biggest of loafs. Smaller loafs and other baked products also comfortable house in this innovative bread bin with its beautifully soft curves. Good bread should be stored in a place which is neither too humid nor too dry, and the bread bin provides the optimum microclimate for prolonging its lifespan.
At tabletools.com
March 24, 2006
Potato Baker
If you really want a baked potato, but your microwave and oven are occupied, what can you do? Well, if you have this pan, you can bake a potato on the stove.
At The Home Marketplace
Leveling Spoons
These measuring spoons come with a built in leveler, for easy exact measurements. It has four spoons (1/4, 1/2, and 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon) and a conversion chart is etched on the side of the leveling blade.
At The Home Marketplace
Keep On Top of the Modern Board and Social Game Revolution at CriticalGamers.com
Is your closet full of mid-century board game titles like Monopoly and Sorry!? Are you still answering questions about 1980's science and technology questions from a dusty version of Trivial Pursuit? The staff at www.CriticalGamers.com can help move you from the drab repetitive gameplay of yester-year into the entertaining world of modern Eurogames and social card games.
Blogpire Productions is pleased to announce the addition of www.CriticalGamers.com to our growing family of product- and category-specific Web logs. CriticalGamers.com will provide news and reviews of social board games, Eurogames, and card games. Critcal Gamer's goal is to weed-out the mediocre from the slew of modern table top game titles, and to keep readers posted on what's new and popular in the world of social gaming.
At CriticalGamers
March 23, 2006
Warming Tray
If you don't like your food getting cold while it sits on the table, a warming tray may be the answer. This warming tray has an adjustable thermostat, large handles that stay cool, and a beverage hot spot that is warmer than the rest of the tray.
At tabletools.com
Onion Cutter
This looks like a cool device. It cuts the onion in one motion and the attached container catches the pieces and keeps away the odor. It is dishwasher safe and holds four cups.
At Onion Cutter
March 22, 2006
Flexible Cutting Boards
We're not supposed to cut meat and vegetables on the same cutting board, but how do you remember which cutting board is used for which? These silicone cutting boards tell you what to cut on each board. The set of four includes a chicken, a cow, a carrot, and a fish.
At Flexible Cutting Boards
Big Head Coasters
Nothing like putting your drink down on someone's head.
Stand them, stack them, line them up, flick them down & put your mug on their big heads. Each set comes in a set of four coasters, with two boys and two girls.
At Big Head Coasters
March 21, 2006
Peanut Butter & Jelly Spreader
Tired of your jelly getting in your peanut butter or vice versa?
Use this, all-in-one tool to scoop and spread peanut butter and jelly, mustard and mayonnaise, or other delectable duos. Silicone surface allows non-stick spreading and easy cleanup.
Via bookofjoe at The Home Marketplace
Cutting Board with Bowl
Bamboo is all the rage in cutting boards for the ecologically aware. Here is one that includes three interchangeable preparation bowls, so you can quickly cut and then separate your ingredients.
Via Cool Hunting at furni
Pitchers
I love pitchers. Drinks just seem so much better served from a pitcher. I like the sleek look of these.
At hivemodern.com - mia & tua pitchers
March 20, 2006
Tortilla Baker
This seems a little ambitious for me, but if you like to make your own tortillas or flatbreads, this contraption can do it for you. Features include a durable press handle, nonstick cooking plates, and a ready light.
At Tortilla Baker
Kitchen Timer
If you are tired with being notified your roast is done with a boring buuzzzzzzzzzzz, this may be the timer for you. The timer has a digital clock display that changes into a 99-minute timer. When the time is up, the blades whirl and it plays an assortment of 1970's game-show jingles. Nothing says "times up" like a 1970's game show!
At shopFosters.com
March 17, 2006
Meatloaf Pan
Next to macaroni and cheese, meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food. But it definitely isn't healthy. The product description for this pan claims it makes a healthier meatloaf. The top pan allows the fat to drip through the holes. The bottom pan is a basic, nonstick 5-1/2-by-10-1/2-inch bread or loaf pan.
At Lo-Fat Meatloaf Pan Set
Vampire Garlic Jar
Keep real vampires away by having plenty of garlic on hand in this ceramic vampire garlic jar. It is dishwasher and microwave save.
At Wrapables
March 16, 2006
Slanted Serving Bowls
These serving bowls are cute. The bowls sit on a wooden base at an angle, so the food is easier to serve. (Though it doesn't look like they hold much.) It comes with a serving spoon as well.
Via design*sponge at Wrapables
BBQ Salt and Pepper Shakers
Summer is coming. The barbeque will soon be out. These salt and pepper shakers are especially designed for barbequing. The long handles allow you to sprinkle salt and pepper on your meat or veggies without getting burnt. Then you can unscrew the handles and use the salt and pepper shakers at the table.
At UncommonGoods
March 15, 2006
Butter Boy
There is always someone who likes to roll his or her piece of corn in a whole stick of butter thereby ruining the stick for any other purpose.This seems like an easier way to butter your corn. Put the butter in, remove the cap, and roll the butter on the corn.
At Butter Boy & Butter Girl
Palm Peeler
Peelers are often very awkward to hold. This peeler tries to solve that problem by sliding on your finger and fitting in the palm of your hand. It is dishwasher safe and has a stainless steel blade.
At Palm Peeler
March 14, 2006
Bowl Covers
It is a shower cap for your bowl! Interesting alternative to tin foil or saran wrap.
At Miles Kimball
Coffee Dispenser
Zevro has a new product--a coffee dispenser for ground coffee. It dispenses one tablespoon of ground coffee directly into coffee makers and espresso machines and is airtight to preserve freshness.
At Zevro
March 13, 2006
Circle Kabob Set
Tired of grilling with boring straight skewers? Try out this curved skewer. The curve allows it to fit nicely on a plate, though it looks like you could only get one skewer per plate.
At UncommonGoods
Miele MasterChef Oven
Here is another oven that is probably smarter than me. I'm really not sure I approve. With this oven, you identify the type of food you are cooking and the oven will automatically select the proper operating mode. You can also store recipes in it. It also has metric/English conversion and 17 operating modes, including AutoRoast, Intensive Bake, & Sabbath.
At Miele
March 10, 2006
Thermometer Balloon Whisk
Here is another gadget that just makes a lot of sense. This whisk has a thermometer built in, so you can tell the temperature of whatever you are stirring.
At Thermometer Balloon Whisk
Utensil Jug
So many utensils; so many different ways to store them. . . In addition to being able to store your utensils in the center, this utensil jug has 10 slots on the out edge for additional storage.
Via productdose.com at composition.
Learn to Pick the Most Luscious Wines on the Planet for Under $20 at CheapFunWines.com
We're pretty excited here at Blogpire Productions to tell you about our new site - Cheap Fun Wines.
How many times have you shelled out ten bucks for a bottle of wine only to have your hopes dashed when you poured the first glass? The staff at www.CheapFunWines.com is here to help. They're goal is to find the most luscious bottles of affordable wine on the planet for under $20.
Kim and the staff at CheapFunWines.com love wine. There is little in life that’s more fun for them than pouring a new wine or revisiting an old favorite.
What they don’t love is wine snobbery. At www.CheapFunWines they'll promise to write about wine in plain English and make fun of people who don’t. That said, they don't profess to be a wine experts. They're totally wine beginners - each with a keen sense of smell, a decent palate, a passion to learn, and a sense of humor.
For the past six years, the staff at CheapFunWines.com has often trekked to wineries in Napa and Sonoma, trying dozens of reds and whites. Slowly, they've learned what they like (Full-bodied Cab and peppery Syrah) and don't like (Bombastic fruity Zin and overblown Chardonnay).
At CheapFunWines the staff won’t always be right. They won’t always use the proper wine vocabulary. But that’s OK. They're all learning together. So pop a cork and join them on a fun journey to a cheaper, better bottle of vino. And send them your favorites!
At CheapFunWines.com
March 9, 2006
liftMatic Oven
Ovens are getting more and more sophisticated. This oven apparently raises and lowers the food in and out of the baking compartment, so you don't have to bend over to view the cooking process.
Via Trendir at Siemens
Triple Kitchen Timer
So you've got one dish in the oven, one dish in the toaster/convection oven, and one dish on the stove--How do you keep track of them all? The triple kitchen timer allows you to track the cooking times for three dishes at once. The timer counts up or down and flashes and beeps when the times are up.
At Williams-Sonoma
March 8, 2006
Portion Control Bowls
Having done Weight Watchers a couple of times, I know that portions are very important. These stackable bowls are a pretty way to watch your portions. The set of six bowls come in half-cup up to two-cup sizes, and they are freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
At Studio Panepinto
Nu-Scup Liquid & Dry Measuring Tool
I love the all-in-one measuring cup. This one is designed to use with one hand and measures from 2 to 9 tablespoons, from 1/8 cup to 1/2 cup, and from 1 to 4 fluid ounces. The scoop also has a magnet, so you can attach it to your refrigerator for easy access.
At Williams-Sonoma
Cut'n'Chuck Chopping Board
Imagine the hijinks that will ensue with this cutting board. Everyone loves a "I just cut my finger off" joke. The cutting board is made with tempered safety glass and has non-slip feet.
At Drinkstuff.com
March 7, 2006
Corn-cob holders
I've never seen the point of corn-cob holders. What? You can't hold the corn in your hands? But if you must have them, here are some very nice stainless steel ones.
At moss
Coolest Kitchen Gadgets from Forbes
Forbes has a list of the coolest kitchen gadgets. It includes many things featured on Kitchen Contraptions, including:
Induction Wok Cooktop
2-Slice Toaster and Egg Poacher
Steam Oven
It also has some things not featured on Kitchen Contraptions, like the crazy can opener pictured above. It works as both a jar opener, a can opener, and a bottle opener. It opens regular- and vacuum- sealed jars, any size cans, and bottles with metal caps.
At Coolest Kitchen Gadgets - Forbes.com
March 6, 2006
Glass w/Bottle Opener
There are a lot of combination products out there: radios/toasters, convention ovens/microwave ovens, vacuums/waffle makers (ok, I made the last one up, but someone should get on that). Now we have the glass/bottle opener. It is a combination that actually makes a little sense. Just don't try opening any bottles with a full glass of beer. That could get ugly.
At Orange Skin
Collapsible Strainer
If you have limited cabinet space, here is a space-saving strainer.
This strainer takes up space only when in use. It is strong enough and large enough to strain pasta and potatoes, but can be collapsed to save kitchen space.
I like that it can be washed in the dishwashwer while collapsed because I always am running out of room in the dishwasher.
At moss
March 3, 2006
Oil & Vinegar Wine Glasses
They make oil and vinegar containers in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but these caught my eye. They look like upside wine glasses. The set comes with a funnel for easy filling and a bottle brush for cleaning.
At Wheredidyoubuythat.com
Blendie
Someone at MIT's Media Lab came up with a blender that is voice activated. You control the speed of the blender with the pitch of your voice.
People induce the blender to spin by sounding the sounds of its motor in action. A person may growl low pitch blender-like sounds to get it to spin slow (Blendie pitch and power matches the person) and the person can growl blender-style at higher pitches to speed up Blendie. The experience for the participant is to speak the language of the machine and thus to more deeply understand and connect with the machine. The action may also bring about personal revelations in the participant. The participant empathizes with Blendie and in this new approach to a domestic appliance, a conscious and personally meaningful relationship is facilitated.
Via Cool Hunting at Blendie
March 2, 2006
Egg Separator
I usually separate my eggs the old fashioned way, but I might have to change just so I can get this egg separator. It clips on to the side of most bowls and mugs. You crack the egg over the separator and the yolk stays intact while the whites run through.
At shopFosters.com
Ice Cube Trays
Tired of the same old ice cube shapes? Here are some interesting shapes. The long bar is good for water bottles. They are made of silicone, so they are flexible and easy to release.
At cb2.com
March 1, 2006
Champagne Flute
I like this take on the boring champagne flute. Stemless wine glasses are all the rage, so it makes sense to have a stemless champagne glass. These glasses are made in India and each glass has a different botanic motif.
Via productdose.com at Global Table
Paper Towel Holder
Here is an interesting paper towel holder. It fits both regular and jumbo rolls and has a non-skid rubber base.
Via bookofjoe at Chef's
Domed Cast-Iron Grill Pan
The product desciption is making my mouth water:
This Asian-style cast-iron pan is designed for grilling strips of meat and poultry as savory additions to Thai-style salads, Vietnamese noodle dishes and Korean barbecue. The unique dome-shaped interior not only provides a large surface for cooking long strips of meat but also allows juices to drip down for easy pour-off from a spout. Preseasoned and ready to use, the cast-iron pan heats up quickly and retains sizzling-hot temperatures well; ridges produce attractive grill marks on food. 12" diam.
At Williams-Sonoma
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