April 29, 2006
We've Moved Hosts! New KitchenContraptions.com Speed and Power!
All Blogpire websites have moved hosting facilities. Seems we're all growing so well that we outstripped the bandwidth and CPU limitations of our previous internet provider. But that's good news, since it means we've got tons of dedicated readers like you who keep coming back to our site. So thanks! And even though we've moved, we're still the same bat-time, same bat-URL.
April 28, 2006
Microwave Syrup Dispenser
Mmmmmmmmm . . . pancakes . . . You can warm syrup in the microwave in this double insulated dispenser. The syrup will stay warm throughout the meal and has a pointed spout for easy pouring. You can refrigerate leftover syrup in the dispenser between uses.
At CHEFS
April 28, 2006
Taco Taxi
I'm usually not a huge fan of tacos. We ate them almost every night growing up, and I got sick of them. But lately I've been craving tacos. This "taco taxi" will hold up to three tacos for you while you apply fixings and eat them one by one. Yum.
Via bookofjoe at The Home Marketplace
April 27, 2006
Flameworks Grill Set
You can't help but be a badass griller with these utensils. The set includes a turner, tongs, and a fork. They have extra long handles and a rubber grip. In addition, there is a built in bottle opener. And how can you turn down a grill set where one of the "benefits" is the "unique flame design?"
At shopFosters.com
April 27, 2006
Wine Decanter
I love this cool wine decanter. It is made by Riedel and can hold up to 59 ounces of wine. Of course I give it one drunken night of wine drinking before it slips out of someone's hand and breaks.
Via Uncrate at Linens 'n Things
Especiero Spice Rack
I love spice racks. This rotating spice rack is designed by an Italian design studio and has six bottles for spices. It comes in blue and yellow.
At Especiero Spice Rack
April 26, 2006
Omelet/Egg Poacher Pan
How do you like your eggs? Poached or in omelete form? With this pan, you can choose either. The hinged omelete pan lets you cook both sides and then fold over to combine. There is also a three cup insert for poaching eggs. Breakfast for everyone!
At The Home Marketplace
Cherry Stoner
I have a hard time believing this stoner really spits out such nice looking cherries, but even if they are a mangled mess, it will probably be easier than doing it by hand. The funnel holds up to 15 cherries, and the spring-loaded steel plunger punches the stones out.
At CHEFS
April 25, 2006
Vegetable Sharpener
It looks like a giant pencil sharpener, but it is for creating round and conical-shaped shavings from vegetables. Made with plastic and has a stainless steel blade.
At CHEFS
Roast Slicing Tongs
Instead of using a fork and letting all the juices out, you can use these tongs to hold your roast in place while you cut it. It can also be used for bread. And yes, as bookofjoe says it does look like a hair clip for a 50-foot woman
Via bookofjoe at Grill Lovers
Epicurean Cutting Board
Yet another cutting board made from yet another material. This one is made from Richlite, which is "an environmentally friendly natural wood fiber composite laminate." The cutting board won't damage or dull your knife blades, it is dishwasher safe, it is temperature resistant up to 350 degrees, and the nonpourous surface prohibits bacteria.
At shopFosters.com
Ice Cream Maker
This looks like an alien spaceship, but it is apparently an ice cream maker.
You pack the outer ball with rock salt and ice; you fill the inner ball with ice cream ingredients; you roll the ball around for ten minutes or so (gently but firmly, as the warranty doesn't cover breakage from dropping or kicking) and voila, you have ice cream.
Via Shiny Shiny at Play & Freeze
April 24, 2006
Meat Marker/Skewers
Don't remember which piece of meat was well done and which is rare? This set of skewers and markers can help. The set of five includes one of each: rare, medium rare, medium, medium done, and well done.
At Neiman Marcus Online
April 21, 2006
Salad Bowl with Handle
Now I didn't think I needed a handle on my salad bowl, but after seeing this porcelain bowl, I've changed my mind.
At Wheredidyoubuythat.com
One Touch Can Opener
This One Touch Can Opener opens cans with just one touch of a button. You don't even have to hold on to the opener--it rotates around automatically. Plus it looks like a computer mouse and we all know how to use those. :-)
Via Disabled Hands at One Touch Can Opener
Sheet Cake Cutter
I hate cutting cake; I always make a huge mess and end up with wildly uneven slices. And while we are on the topic, who made up that rule about the person whose birthday it is cutting their own cake? So annoying. Anyway, this cake cutter may be able to help.
Via bookofjoe at Debbie Meyer
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April 20, 2006
Beer Glasses
With these glasses you can pretend you are drinking a cool imported beer while you actually suck down some Bud Light. But the best part is they are made from recycled material, so you can get drunk and feel like you are saving the environment at the same time. Comes in a set of four.
At ELSEWARES
Dietary Computer Scale
If you are watching your weight, this scale does it all. It analyzes the nutritional content of your food by portion size and calculates calories, protein, carbohydrates, sugar, fat, fiber, sodium, etc. It also stores nutritional values for more than 1430 different foods and memorizes 100 foods/recipes of your choice, and lets you record your daily food intake to keep track of your diet.
At Dietary Computer Scale
April 19, 2006
Ceramic Grinder
I love the look of this grinder. The Ceramic Crushgrinder grinds coffee, spices, and seeds without a mess on the countertop. It has an adjustable wheel that grinds from fine to course.
Via productdose.com at Neiman Marcus
Cheese Knives
What says spring more than a set colorful French cheese knives? Very pretty, though not cheap.
Via design*sponge at Clio
April 18, 2006
228 R.P.M. Blender
If you've got some major blending to do, this looks like a serious blender.
In the same high style as its popular juicers, L'Equip has introduced the new Model 228 R.P.M. Blender with unique tachometer showing operating speed. With a 900-watt motor, this powerful blender offers variable speed control ranging from 500 to 20,000 R.P.M.s. The tachometer is embedded in the brushed metal uniquely shaped block base. The blender features a commercial-grade stainless steel blade, heavy-duty polycarbonate pitcher, and smoothie stick and funnel cone.
Via Appliancist at Goodmans
Egg Cuber
Want to do something different with all those Easter eggs you have lying around? Why not turn them into cubes?
At thegadgetsource.com
April 17, 2006
Kernal Kutter
If you are like my husband and hate to eat corn directly off the cob, this little gadget strips the corn off the ear. The cutter expands and adjusts to fit all sizes of ears.
At thegadgetsource.com
April 14, 2006
Glass Fridge Pitchers
I know this isn't anything very exciting, but the nice weather we have been having makes me think of summer, and summer makes me think of iced tea, and iced tea makes me think of glass pitchers. So there you have it. This set of two pitchers fits in fridge doors to save space in the fridge.
At greenfeet.com
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April 13, 2006
Intelligent Spoon
I keep warning against it, but they keep trying to make our gadgets smarter. Those crazy kids at MIT are working on an intelligent spoon that is equipped with sensors that measure temperature, acidity, salinity, and viscosity. The spoon can then tell you what the next step should be--for example, it tells the user if there is not enough salt in the brine prepared to make pickles.
Via Engadget at MIT
Artichoke Steamer
I love artichokes. Love them. Of course they are just a receptacle for this mayonnaise/mustard/garlic/horseradish sauce I make with the artichokes. Anyway, I usually just steam ours in the steamer, but these artichoke steaming racks look pretty cool. And if you turn the rack over, it can act as a serving dish.
At Williams-Sonoma
April 12, 2006
Garnishing Set
If you love to garnish (and really, who doesn't?), then this seven piece set has everything you need. It includes a potato peeler, Parisian cutter, butter curler, double melon baller, apple corer, lemon zester, and channel knife and comes with a storage bag.
At Amazon
All Men Are Bastards Knife Block
If you've got some aggression to get out and need a place to store your kitchen knives, this is the product for you. It comes with five stainless steel knives--a paring knife, bread knife, carving knife, and large and small chopping knives. The blades are protected in the rear by a clear platic sleeve.
At I Want One Of Those
April 11, 2006
Greater Grater
This grater doesn't look very flashy or modern, but it seems very practical. It has six sides, including one side that is see-through measuring tool. The grater holds up to 4 1/2 cups of grated goodness, and the bottom removes for easy emptying.
At Miles Kimball
Stainless Egg Odor-eater
It is so hard to get the smell of onions and garlic off your hands. I can wash my hands two or three times and have the smell still linger. This stainless steel egg claims to be the answer. It supposedly removes odors from your hand when you pick it up.
At tabletools.com
April 10, 2006
Commercial Cajun Injector
This looks like a scary implement from an evil doctor's office, but it is actually a handy device for injecting marinade or sauce into your meat before cooking it.
At shopFosters.com
Breading Set
We make a fair amount of oven fried chicken in our house, so this would really come in handy. The three plastic trays hook together, are dishwasher safe, and stack flat.
At Walter Drake
April 7, 2006
Silicone Pinch Bowls
I love little bowls. These little bowls are silicone, so the ingredients won't stick to them, and they are flexible, so you can pinch them to get the ingredients out.
At The Baker's Catalogue
Angled Measuring Cups
From the "it's about time" file, this angled measuring cup from OXO allows you to read measurement markings by looking straight down in the cup. So you no longer have to put stuff in and then check the side, then take some out, then put some more in, etc. etc.
At tabletools.com
The Best of the Blogpire
April is going to be a great month but we musn't forget how amazing March 2006 was as well. Check out the monthly round ups from the following Blogpire blogs: Liquor Snob Monthly Roundup: March 2006, Critical Gamers March '06 Roundup, GPS Lodge: Monthly Round Up for March 2006, Shirt Snob Monthly Round Up-March, March 2006 Monthly Roundup for TVSnob, March Monthly Roundup for Shaving Stuff, Monthly Roundup for Kitchen Contraptions, and March 2006 Monthly Roundup for Single Serve Coffee.
Critical Gamers
Magic TG: Guildpact Draft Strategies Part Two
"Carcasonne: The Tower" Ships April 12th
Really Natural
Beet Borscht and Oatmeal Bread Recipe/Review
My favorite low-fat mid-morning snack: Yogurt, granola and raisins
Liquor Snob
It's All About The Heinekens, Baby
Will Generate Page Views For Beer
The Cooking News
Recipe News: Recipe ideas for Easter dinner
Food News: Doggie Dining
GPS Lodge
Wayfinder GPS for the Mobile Phone
NOVOGO Launches First Voice-Command GPS Navigators - NOVOGO V
Shirt Snob
Design for the American Red Cross, and New Threadless Tees!
Extra 20% off at Bluefly
TV Snob
How to Buy a Plasma TV
DirecTV Announces 750GB HD DVR - Yowza!
Shaving Stuff
Electric Razor Deals at Amazon
Free Brut Aftershave
Kitchen Contraptions
Intelliscanner Kitchen Companion
Peppermill with Light
Single Serve Coffee
Review: Senseo Cappuccino Coffee Pods from Single Serve Coffee
Limited Edition Bourbon Amarelo Espresso Capsules from Nespresso
April 6, 2006
Adjustable Cheese Slicer
This stainless steel cheese slicer adjusts to three different sizes to allow you to adjust the thickness of your cheese (or chocolate) slices. The slicer also has a soft, rubber handle with a ridged thumb spot for a no-slip grip.
At Adjustable Cheese Slicer
Intelliblend Blender
First ovens are getting smarter, now blenders. When the appliances take over, don't say I didn't warn you. This blender has 400 recipes on display.
The control panel allows you to browse the database and select recipes. Search by food type, main ingredient, or specific recipe name to begin your blending adventure. A list of available recipes is included. Once blended, you'll be able to pour your creation directly from the 48-ounce glass blending jar, which will not scratch, absorb odors, or stain.
Via Gizmos for Geeks at SmartHome
Peeps Marshmallow Maker
Frankly, I think Peeps are disgusting. I don't get them. But I know other people love them, so if you are one of those people, you can now make them year round. The kit comes with Peeps molds, marshmallow mix & bright pink and yellow sugar.
Via Popgadget at fredflare.com
Intelliscanner Kitchen Companion
So with this little thingy, when you are done with a kitchen item, you can scan its bar code. Then you can plug it into your PC and it will compile a grocery list for you. Frankly, it seems like it would be easier to just write down the item directly on the list, but if you like to do everything electronically, this is for you.
Via Shiny Shiny at IntelliScanner
April 4, 2006
Peppermill with Light
With the electric peppermill, you can grind pepper electronically with the touch of a button. You can adjust the grind from course to fine. And it features a light, so you can see how pepper you are grinding.
At Pepper Pro Automatic Peppermill with Light
Curved Glasses
Confuse your guests with this set of six curved glasses. And they are pretty.
At MoMAstore
April 3, 2006
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