November 28, 2008
Black Friday Kitchen Gadget Deals at Amazon
We couldn't pass up telling you about the
deals at Amazon. You can get the Braun WK200W Aqua Express Electric Water Kettle for $25, and there's deals on mixers, bread makers, and other kitchen contraptions. We recommend pricing these out, but many of these deals are more than 50% the regular price.
At Black Friday Deals at Amazon
November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving from Kitchen Contraptions 2008
What are we thank for? You of course! We want to thank all of our faithful readers, advertisers, and others that make Kitchen Contraptions a success. Our traffic and viewship this year has been 2.5x last year, making this a very special holiday season here at Kitchen Contraptions.
Right now we're brining our Turkey with a maple-brown sugar-salt and spice brine. We're also prepping for a day of eating by looking back at 2008. Thanks again to everyone who makes this site a success.
If you're heading out this holiday week for some shopping, we recommend you check out our 2008 Kitchen Contraptions Holiday Shopping Guide. It will save you loads of time on figuring out what to buy for that kitchen gadget or cooking wonder in your life. We'll be taking off today through Friday off, but normal operations will resume on Monday. See you after the holiday!
November 25, 2008
Char-Broil - The Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer
The Char-Broil Big Easy oil-less infrared turkey fryer represents the next step forward in utilizing infared style cooking, and not burning your house down with a Turkey Fryer filled with boiling oil. You can cook up to a 16lb turkey, or other large cuts of meat (chickens, pork tenderloings, or beef roasts). With no hot cooking oil to purchase, splatter, or dispose of, the Char-Broil Big Easy is the delcious, safe and easy alternative to oil-fried turkey.
Cooking is done inside a double-wall cylindrical cooking chamber, powered by a fullly enclosed propane burner. Heck, you can even use your favorite marinades, and they can be injected before you cook the bird or during the process. After using a turkey fryer at my parents house in Maine, we think this is the way to go. It just never feels right - it just feels dangerous, but you also can't make deep fried potato chips in this baby either.
At Char-Broil The Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer
November 24, 2008
2008 Kitchen Contraptions Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for the kitchen lover on your gift list. We've got ideas for every price range. Happy shopping!
Kitchen Contraptions Under $25
Kitchen Contraptions $25-50
Continue reading: "2008 Kitchen Contraptions Holiday Gift Guide"
November 21, 2008
New Metro Design Beater Blade
One of my biggest peeves when mixing with my KitchenAid mixer is the way the blades that come with the machine don't scrape everything off the side. This blade has flexible rubber wings that continually scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl,so you don't have to stop and scrape. The blade works with any tilt-head mixer.
At New Metro Design Beater Blade
November 20, 2008
The Tabletop Cotton Candy Maker
Cotton candy at home? I can feel the sugar coma coming on. You simply add sugar to the heating chamber and it produces cotton candy. Everything is removable for easy cleaning.
At The Tabletop Cotton Candy Maker
November 19, 2008
Wilton Cookie Press Pro Ultra 2
The holidays are cookie time. This cookie press could make baking all those cookies a little easier. It has a soft-grip trigger and a non-slip bottom to keep the press on the pan. The press comes with 16 decorative disks.
At Wilton Cookie Press Pro Ultra 2
November 18, 2008
Floating Tea Egg for Perfect Loose Leaf Tea Drinks
What's not to like here? Just fill your favourite blend of tea and put the tea egg into the hot water of your teacup. Tea egg? We love the name, and we love the fact it floats. The tea-egg always stays on the surface of the water: Dry, cool and ready to be taken out cleanly and safely instead of leaving a burning trail of hot water on your trousers. Once your tea is ready, just put your tea-egg back on the supplied stand.
Via Gizmodiva.com at Pro-Idee
November 17, 2008
Fisher & Paykel Izona CookSurface - LED Cooking Done Right
Okay - so maybe you aren't cooking with LED, but you are dialing up the heat with a 12-position LED heat indicator embedded within the cook surface. Each burner (and yes there are only 3) has Aero technology so they heat perfectly with every little turn of the dial. What we really like is the look, and are putting this on our list of cooktops for when the kids finally leave the nest.
Via DVICE at CookSurface
Skybar Wine System
If you are serious about your wine, this contraption allows you to chill, pour, and preserve wine. You can keep three bottles of wine chilled and ready to serve at their ideal temperature. There are nine preset temperatures, so you can easily set each bottle's temperature. When you are ready for a drink, Skybar will pour the wine for you at the press of a button. In addition, bottles are preserved for up to ten days.
At Skybar Wine System
November 14, 2008
S'Mores Maker
S'mores are delicious. Who wants to wait for a campfire in order to make them? This S'mores maker allows you to make S'mores in the microwave. The water reservoir ensures that the graham crackers, marshmellows, and chocolate all heat at the same time. And arms hold the S'mores in place so they don't slide apart.
At S'mores Maker
November 13, 2008
Cuisipro Dual Baster: Kitchen & Dining
Different meats call for different types of basting. This baster has two attachments. It has an open-mouthed sshower head attachment that releases a wide stream of sauce or juice. It also has an injector that sends a precise stream of goodness directly into a desired location. The body of the baster gives measurements in both ounces and milliliters.
At Cuisipro Dual Baster
Meat Lifters/Roaster Spoons
This implement is both a fork and spatula in one. You can use the fork to lift meat out of the pain. Then slide the nylon sheaths over the fork to turn the tool into scoops. The nylon scrappers are heat resistant and won't scrape the bottom of the pan.
At Meat Lifters/Roaster Spoons
November 12, 2008
Lazy Spoon - Rests On Side of Frying Pan
We're all a bit lazy, and this Lazy Spoon will help you while cooking to keep your spoon in play and also near the stove. Instead of a spoon rest, this spoon can rest right on the side of whatever pot or pan your cooking with. If you like the concept Jonathan's Spoons has dozens of different varieties all made out of natural woods.
Not all the spoons feature the lazy slot, but they really don't need to. We really like the plain old serving spoons. They look as if they're from Middle Earth.
At Jonathan's Spoons
November 11, 2008
Turkey Cannon Infusion Roaster - Stuff A Beer In Your Turkey
Thanksgiving is but weeks away, and we think it's time you start thinking about the roasting pan you'll be using this year to cook your bird. The Turkey Cannon literally and physically stuffs an entire can of beer up into the cavity of your turkey, ensuring a moist and tasty bird for Thanksgiving. The beer boils, infusing your turkey with marinated flavor while decreasing cooking time. You can also use other ingredients besides beer, and the auto-basting container will take care of the rest.
Via Gizmodo at Camp Chef
November 10, 2008
Salt and Pepper Keyboard Shakers - Click Up the Salt
These truly oversized keys are labeled S and P - one for salt and one for pepper. The shakers measure 55 x 55 x 43mm, they are made of of ABS plastic with a silicon base and they retail for about $17. We can't think of a more perfect gift for anyone who uses a keyboard everyday - which is most of us and not just geeks.
Via Chip Chick at Salt and Pepper Keyboard Shakers
November 7, 2008
Slice Solutions 11-by-7-Inch Precut Brownie Pan Set
Making perfectly sized brownies just got easier. This pan includes a sectioner that you put into the batter before cooking. Each brownie has yummy edge pieces. In addition the pan has a removable bottom so that you can get the brownie pieces out easily. You can also use the pan without the divider for cake or corn bread or other goodies.
At Slice Solutions 11-by-7-Inch Precut Brownie Pan Set
November 6, 2008
Darth Vader Toaster - The Dark Side of Toasting
Tired of your toast being too on the light side of the force? How about some Sith Toasted toast with the Darth Vader Toaster. The Star Wars Shop has is now shipping this black, ominous kitchen appliance which easily leaves the mark of Vader's helmet in every piece of toast you make. Thanks to everyone who sent this in.
At StarWarsShop.com and Darth Vader Toaster
November 5, 2008
Digital Thermometer Pan - Temperature On the Handle
Everyone needs a Digital Thermometer Pan. I can't tell you the times I've been cooking and wanting to know the temperature - is it 400? 300? Is the pan even hot enough? Now with temperature gauge built right inside the pan, and a readout in the handle, knowing what temperature the pan is right at your hand.
Via The Red Ferret Journal
November 4, 2008
Calamente Fork - Twirl Spaghetti and Hook Your Food
Both fascinating, and gruesome all at the same time, the Calamente Fork meets pasta hook is a kitchen contraption all in itself. Made to ensure a full loading of pasta in every twirl, make sure you stay seated to you don't impale some part of yourself when you get up with your plate on the way back to the kitchen.
Via Gizmodo and Trends in Japan
November 3, 2008
October 2008 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions
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