August 31, 2006

Monthly Roundup for Kitchen Contraptions

Another month gone by and summer is almost over (so sad). This month we started Blogpire podcasts and found the following items:

Serving Wares
Daisy Chip and Dip Server
Citrus Iced Tea Glasses
Ceramic Colander and Baskets
Chinese Takeout Container
Amuse Bouche Collection
Egg Saucer
Ice Shot Glasses
Squircle Plate
Garlic Bread Holder
Sushi Plate
Cake Plate Set

Kitchen Gadgets
Melon Cutter
Gourmet Basting Brush
Grill Fan
Food Scoop
Herbi
BBQ Light

Knives
Bookend Knife Block

Pots and Pans
Five Senses Oven Collection
Apple Casserole Dish

Small Appliances
Toaster with Rotary Cooking Basket
Krups Blender
Pop Art Toaster
Commercial Ice Cream Maker

Storage
Salad Blaster
Squeeze Bottle
Mobi Designer Sandwich Bags
Ceramic Storage Container
Cerealtop
Snack 'n More Dispenser
Wall Mounted Fruit Holder

Bowls
Mix & Measure Bowls
Bowl with Spoon Rest

Baking
101-Piece Tool and Caddy Cake Decorating Set

Large Appliances
Electrolux Cyber Fridge

Cleaning Supplies
Soap Dispensing Kitchen Brush

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August 31, 2006

Daisy Chip and Dip Server

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It seems that everyone loves daisies and everyone loves chip and dip, so this chip and dip bowl seems like a good gift idea. Each petal is an individual serving dish surrounding the center bowl.

At UncommonGoods

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August 30, 2006

Melon Cutter

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If you are a fan of melons, this will help you get even slices. You cut the melon in half, remove the seeds, push down the Melon Ease, and turn the handle.

At Miles Kimball

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August 30, 2006

Bookend Knife Block

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You can use it as bookends and as a knife block. Each side has space for four knives of varying sizes and it has slots for one sharpening steel and one meat fork. It also has rubber feet on the bottom to keep it from slipping.

At Bookend Knife Block

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August 29, 2006

Five Senses Oven Collection

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These pans can go from the oven to the table to storage. The lids can be used as platters and as lids. The collection includes platters, grill plates, oven dishes, and warmers.

At Lekker

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Toaster with Rotary Cooking Basket

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Just when you thought there was nothing new you could do with a toaster. This toaster comes with a rotary cooking basket. The cooking basket rotates automatically, so the bread is slowly and uniformly toasted on all sides.

Via Appliancist at Pro-Idee France

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August 28, 2006

BlogPire Podcast - Summer WrapUp 08.28.06

Blogpire 144We talk about the summer "best of" from Shavingstuff.com as well as other products and news from around the 'pire. We also answer your questions from the past couple of weeks so keep sending them in to podcast at blogpire dot com.

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With Hosts: Russell Miner and Jay Brewer

Program:

2:30 Best of ShavingStuff.com
3:30 Best Razors
3:55 Best shaving cream
7:20 Best aftershave
8:30 Best shaving oil
10:30 Best shaving online stores
12:56 LiquorSnob.com

13:30 The Scotch Blog
14:15 Guest Review: Tanqueray Rangpur Gin
15:57 ReallyNatural.com
16:03 Home Composter
19:14 Organic Beer
21:10 Prefab Sunset Cabin
23:45 TVSnob.com
23:55 Tivo Series 3
28:25 Oppo Digital LCD/DVD TV
29:25 Samsung 70' LCD TV
32:55 KitchenContraptions.com
33:02 Mix and Measure Bowls
34:44 Gourmet Basting Brush
36:01 Electrolux Cyber Fridge
39:14 CriticalGamers.com
39:27 World of Warcraft Collectible Card Game
43:37 Lost the Game
43:38 Gametap
53:06 Questions
60:00 Ending

Contact the BlogPire Podcast: podcast at blogpire dawt com.

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Salad Blaster

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Taking salad to work is always a challenge. What do you do with the salad dressing. This solves the problem. It has a reservoir in the lid for sald dressing. You push the top of the lid to dispense the dressing and then shake.

At The Container Store (thanks Laura)

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Squeeze Bottle

The squeeze bottle has been classed up with the addition of a stainless steel top. Sauce up!

At Lekker

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August 25, 2006

Citrus Iced Tea Glasses

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Sit back and enjoy your iced tea in style. These glasses have tiny lemon slices embedded within each glass. Comes in a set of four glasses. One question, though: What is in that full glass of iced tea in the picture? It looks like a praying mantis. I'm not familiar with that type of tea. :-)

At Citrus Slices Iced Tea Glasses (set of 4)

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Throw a Senseo Single Serve Coffee Party with Your Friends

senseomachine_promotion.jpgWe've gotten a pretty cool opportunity on how to receive a Senseo single serve coffee maker for FREE for readers of KitchenContraptions.com.

Single Serve Coffee (another site from Blogpire Productions) and the folks that make the Senseo coffee pod system are offering you the opportunity to qualify to receive the Senseo machine, share it with friends, and then provide some feedback on the machine. All you need to do to see if you qualify for the FREE Senseo coffee machine, 18 coffee pods, and get FREE shipping is fill out a short questionnaire.

It's for a limited time only and quantities are limited, so click here to fill out the questionnaire and see if you qualify.

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August 24, 2006

Mix & Measure Bowls

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I've been looking for something like this for awhile. These mixing bowls come with a precise measure scale, so you can mix and measure in the same bowl. they come in two sizes: 1 and 2.5 liters. The bowls are not microwaveable, but they are dishwasher safe.

At Lekker

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August 23, 2006

101-Piece Tool and Caddy Cake Decorating Set

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I've never decorated a cake in my life, but if you are serious about cake decorating, this seems to have it all.

The 101-piece tool set includes decorating tips 1, 2, 3, 12, 16, 18, 21, 32, 48, 67, 102, 103, 104, 125, 352, 2A, and 2D; cake icer tip 789, flower nail 7; a tip brush; three piping bags (8-inch, 10-inch, and 16-inch); 24 disposable piping bags; two standard and one large coupler; two tip storage bags; four tip covers; a tip saver; flower lifter; garland marker; three palette knives (8-inch and 13-inch angled and 8-inch tapered); eight paste food colors (1/2-ounch each golden yellow, no-taste red, brown, violet, pink, royal blue, black, and Kelly green); a practice board; 20 disposable decorating gloves; two bake-even strips; 8 ounces each of clear vanilla and clear butter flavor; a cake slicer; fondant roller; fondant smoother; decorating brush; Decorating Cakes book; and a tool caddy.

At 101-Piece Tool and Caddy Cake Decorating Set

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August 22, 2006

Apple Casserole Dish

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This 2-1/4-Quart apple casserole dish from Le Creuset is part of their fruit and vegetable line of casserole dishes. You can move it easily from the oven to the stovetop. It has a a non-abrasive bottom and a long-lasting, shock-resistant finish.

At Le Creuset Apple Oven Casserole

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August 21, 2006

Gourmet Basting Brush

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This basting brush has ball head bristles made with heat-resistant silicone. The design of the bristles supposedly allows an even flow of oil, butter, or sauce.

At tabletools.com

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August 18, 2006

Ceramic Colander and Baskets

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More ceramics meant to look like something else. These fruit baskets are designed to look like a galvanized tub and a berry basket. The berry baskets are sold as a set of one small and one large.

At UncommonGoods

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Electrolux Cyber Fridge

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Now you won't have to miss a minute of show, even if you have to open the refrigerator door. This Electrolux Cyber Fridge comes with a touch screen and a computer. Unlike other models, the screen is located above the door, so you can open the door without missing anything.

Via Appliancist at Electrolux

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August 16, 2006

Grill Fan

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Grill season is almost over (so sad). But if you have been plagued by smoke from the grill all summer, you may want to consider a grill fan. The fan runs on batteries and can be aimed over the grill to blow smoke away. The typical battery life is 4-5 hours. It can clip on to any shelf up to 1" thick.

At tabletools.com

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Chinese Takeout Container

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I've always been jealous of the people in movies who order takeout eat it right out of the cartons. Except for the rice, my takeout always comes in big awkard containers that you won't look sexy eating out of. Maybe I order the wrong thing. . . . Anyway, if your takeout actually comes in the stereotypical box and you want to class them up, these stainless steel containers will hold the box and keep it warm. As a bonus, it comes with stainless steel chopsticks.

At Satinbox

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Amuse Bouche Collection

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While doing some shopping this weekend, I came across this collection of appetizer bowls and plates. The collection is available in 12 distinct and coordinated options. You can get dipping bowls and nesting plates and bowls in pre-packaged in sets of two to four and the utensils come six to a package.

At Loft Party

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Food Scoop

Do you have trouble getting your chopped food from the counter to the pan? With this scoop, you can transfer up to three cups of food. It is made from stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.

At tabletools.com

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August 15, 2006

Dal Serving Bowls

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Here are some cool serving bowls from CB2 that can be used to serve food or just as decoration. They are aluminum with colored enamel on the inside.

At CB2

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Krups Blender

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Krups has a new blender out. The selling point of this blender is that it is supposed to be very quiet. In addition, the motor remains at a constant speed no matter how much you jam in there. It has a capacity of 60oz, 5 speeds, and ice crushing and pulse functions. There is also a waterproof locking lid and removable cap with 1 & 2 oz measure marks.

At Krups Blender

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August 14, 2006

Egg Saucer

Eat your boiled egg in style. When you aren't using them, you can hang them on the wall. They are made from ceramics and come in four colors.

At Yoyo Ceramics

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August 11, 2006

Mobi Designer Sandwich Bags

Tired of boring storage bags? Mobi has a ton of bags with fun designs on them. There are 19 different designs that range from cupcake to stock car to flower maze. They seem to come in either sandwich or gallon size. It will definitely add more color to your lunch box.

At Mobi

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Throw a Senseo Single Serve Coffee Party with Your Friends

senseomachine_promotion.jpgWe've gotten a pretty cool opportunity on how to receive a Senseo single serve coffee maker for FREE for readers of KitchenContraptions.com.

Single Serve Coffee (another site from Blogpire Productions) and the folks that make the Senseo coffee pod system are offering you the opportunity to qualify to receive the Senseo machine, share it with friends, and then provide some feedback on the machine. All you need to do to see if you qualify for the FREE Senseo coffee machine, 18 coffee pods, and get FREE shipping is fill out a short questionnaire.

It's for a limited time only and quantities are limited, so click here to fill out the questionnaire and see if you qualify.

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August 10, 2006

Ceramic Storage Container

It looks plastic, but it is ceramic. Hmmmmmm . . . Good for storing on counter or in the fridge.

At Yoyo Ceramics

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Ice Shot Glasses

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On a hot day, who wants a warm shot of alcohol? :-) These plastic molds make ice shot glasses, so your shots are nice and cool. It comes with three trays of four molds.

At IUrbanOutfitters.com

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August 9, 2006

Cerealtop

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As far as I can tell, this isn't available in the United States yet, but it is a good idea. The top keeps your cereal fresh inside the box. The lid adjusts to fit different types of boxes.

At Amerone.be

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Pop Art Toaster

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Leave messages with your toast. This toaster comes with six design plates that leave patterns on your toast. Messages include: double hearts, "LUV U," flower, snowflake, cake, and smiley face. It also has 12 toasting levels, reheat and frozen, and a slide-out crumb tray. (Thanks for the tip Kelly).

At Pop Art Toaster

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August 8, 2006

Squircle Plate

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Is it a square or a circle? It's both! These ceremic plates have a lipped edge and a small pedestal on the bottom.

Via bookofjoe at Urban Outfitters

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Herbi

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This kitchen garden can provide you with herbs all year round. Even better, it tells you what it needs, so it is perfect for non-green thumbs like me.

Herbi can even communicate with you. Herbi was designed to autonomous operation but from time to time, averaging out to about once a month, the control units ph + , ph - , nutrient feed and water reserve must be replenished. Herbi lets you know when it needs assistance by lighting a light blue LED behind the corresponding icon on the Herbi control unit. After the needed solution is added, Herbi will detect the change and the light behind the icon will turn off.

Via design*sponge at michaelkritzer.com

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August 7, 2006

BBQ Light

If you want to do some late-night grilling, you may need a light. This BBQ light is heat-resistant. It has a flexible arm to extend across the grill and includes a clip to attach to the grill.

At MoMAstore

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Commercial Ice Cream Maker

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With all this heat, it might be nice to have your own ice cream maker on hand for emergencies. This looks like a pretty serious ice cream maker. There is no pre-freezing required, so you can make batch after batch with no waiting. It has an automatic 60-minute timer and makes 1 1/2 quarts at a time.

At Commercial Ice Cream Maker

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August 5, 2006

BlogPire Podcast - The Pilot 08.05.2006

Blogpire 144We've been working hard to get it together on the podcast front and can now officially say - we've got a podcast for the entire BlogPire! Hosts Jay Brewer and Russell Miner will take you through the best news and reviews from around the BlogPire. If you're not familiar with podcasts - they're basically a web based radio show and you can read more about them here.

The Pilot show features exclusive chat and banter about the launch of our new blog SingleServeEspresso.com, a run down of the latest from GPSLodge.com, TVSnob.com, KitchenContraptions.com and many others. We take a look at the latest in BBQ, Poker Drinkware, and of course high definition TV stuff. We hope you enjoy the BlogPire Podcast and expect it to show up on whatever BlogPire weblog you read every 2 weeks!

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August 4, 2006

Soap Dispensing Kitchen Brush

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We had one of these in the kitchen of my old job, and it was so handy. The work kitchen sink was so gross, touching as little as possible was the goal. Hopefully, your own kitchen sink isn't so disgusting, but this can still be very handy. It dispenses soap with the press of a button, has sturdy nylon bristles, and is dishwasher safe.

At tabletools.com

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Snack 'n More Dispenser

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One of my daughter's favorite shows is Zoboomafoo and they have a big snack machine that dispenses snacks for the various animals that come to visit. Anyway, this reminds me of that, except it dispenses only one type of snack. It holds 13 ounces of dry foods, such as candy, granola, nuts, beans, rice, and cereal. The container is airtight to preserve freshness for up to 45 days.

At Zevro

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Learn the Art of Easy Espresso at SingleServeEspresso.com

B00004Rbre.01. Ss400 Sclzzzzzzz V1099448119 Easy Ad-1Blogpire Productions is pleased to announce the addition of www.SingleServeEspresso.com to its growing family of product and especially kitchen focused Web logs. SingleServeEspresso.com will provide news, insights and reviews of espresso coffee, and espresso machines, especially the newer easy to use ESE Pod espresso machines and Super Automatic Espresso machines, both of which make espresso at the touch of a button that rivals the corner café.

"SingleServeEspresso.com is the natural out-growth of SingleServeCoffee.com that has seen great success in the Web log world," says Jay Brewer, founder of Blogpire Productions and editor of SingleServeCoffee.com. "While covering the explosive growth of single serve coffees, our readers kept asking us to cover the growing trend of espresso, and the newer easy to use E.S.E. machines that are becoming a lot more popular. With SingleServeEspresso.com, we’ll be able to do a better job of helping our readers sort through the new espresso coffee market and help them enjoy great tasting espresso at home."

Please visit SingleServeEspresso.com and also sign up for the mailing list.

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August 3, 2006

Garlic Bread Holder

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If you are worried you aren't getting your fair share of garlic bread, this holder has marks to let you know where to cut it, so that you get even portions.

At Drinkstuff.com

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