May 29, 2009
Review: Shrimp Butler - Clean Shrimp With No Mess
We often eat a large quantity of shrimp on the Memorial Day Weekend, and this year was no exception except thanks to the Shrimp Butler - less mess. It often takes us just over an hour to peel, and devein all the shrimp our hungry stomachs require. This task was cut to about 10 minutes thanks to the Shrimp Butler.
Shrimp Butler, commonly referred to as a shrimp peeler, is an all in one shrimp butterflier and shrimp deveiner. Shuck the loose shrimp peelings under the faucet and your shrimp are ready for cooking.
It's sad - but it's really that simple. Check out the link below for a full set of demonstrations on how to use the Shrimp Butler, but it's drop dead simple and amazing. This also means we'll be eating shrimp, and grilling shrimp more often.
At Shrimp Butler
May 28, 2009
Progressive Adjustable Pit and Split
This corer has adjustable blades, so you can choose whether to halve or quarter your fruit. It works with peaches, pears, and apples.
At Progressive Adjustable Pit and Split
May 27, 2009
VillaWare UNO Farmyard Waffler
Who wants waffles in boring square shapes when you can have waffles in farmyard shapes. This waffle maker makes waffles in the shape of a barn, chicken, cow, and pig. This nonstick waffle maker has seven different temperature settings and two browning levels.
At VillaWare UNO Farmyard Waffler
May 26, 2009
Rotisserie and Barbeque Oven with Bonus Accessory Kit
We can safely say here at Kitchen Contraptions that we love rotisserie chicken - maybe even a little too much. We just found this standard-size rotisserie and barbeque oven for easily preparing our chicken of choice. The rotisserie controls include normal rotation, no-heat rotation, or pause-to-sear. There is also a nonstick rotisserie basket; drip tray; dial timer; dishwasher-safe parts. We can see some serious chili lime juice poured over a set of roasters, and then kicking back on the deck for some chicken eating.
At Ronco ST4000WHGEN Showtime Standard Rotisserie and Barbeque Oven with Bonus Accessory Kit
May 22, 2009
Weber Genesis E-320 Propane Gas Grill - Grilling Perfection
I'm pretty sure I want this grill. You can get it with cast iron grilling grates or porcelain coated grates. It has 3-burners, and 637 inches total cooking area. Wow. Imagine your next cook out with this monster. It even has a 12,000 BTU input flush-mount side burner. Can you say lobster?
At Weber 3751001 Genesis E-320 Propane Gas Grill
May 21, 2009
Salad Plant
Mix your salad right out of the pot. This "flower" pot is actually a serving dish for salad dressings or toppings. The salad servers stand upright in the pot to look like a potted plant. Perfect for spring.
Salad Plant
May 20, 2009
Jalapeño Pepper Roaster
I love stuffed jalapeño peppers and this gadget allows you to stuff peppers and then roast them over a grill. The grill holds up to 18 stuffed or whole peppers upright.
At Jalapeño Pepper Roaster
May 19, 2009
EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale - Lose Weight and Eat Smarter
We've been using this EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale since the beginning of the year to help us lose weight and eat smarter. It works. One of the best methods we've found to lose weight is to weigh your portions - which is very easy and quick to do with the EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale. It can also analyze the nutritional content of ANY food by portion size (which is the main feature we used). The scale will instantly calculate the following cardiovascular nutrients essential for overall well being: Calories, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, Calcium, Protein, Vitamin K.
Additionally, the proprietary EatSmart Nutrition Facts Calculator is the only scale on the market that allows you to calculate nutrients for any food with a USDA Nutrition Facts label. Additionally, the EatSmart Nutrition Scale was recently named one of the most effective tools for carb counting and managing diabetes. How much weight did we lose?
We both lost 10% of our body weight, thus bringing us back to normal BMI and we couldn't have done it without the EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale. We cook every night using Eating Well - and weighing our portions was the key to our success, and having the scale right there in the kitchen made it happen. We now continue to use the scale to weigh, and measure. One thing I use it for is my insatiable beef jerky habit. I can easily weigh 4 oz in seconds knowing how much I can snack on each time.
At EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale and Eat Smart
May 18, 2009
Fire Wire BBQ Skewers - Wired Grilled Meat for Summer
These wire skewers are 100% stainless steel which means that not only are they durable, they won’t conduct heat as quickly leaving your fingertips intact. One of the things that makes these wire versions better than their straight rod metal counterparts or wooden ones - flexibility. You can easily pick these skewers up and position the food in different strand shapes. Also unlike the wooden ones that burn after one grilling, these skewers can be reused over and over and are dishwasher safe.
Via Foolish Gadgets at Fire Wire Skewers
May 15, 2009
Back to Basics Iced Tea Maker - Iced Tea Goodness
We love iced tea, and especially like serving it at BBQs. This iced tea brewing machine makes up to 2 quarts of authentic Southern sweet tea that's ready to drink in 10 minutes. The machine automatically steeps tea at the proper temperature (204° F) for optimal flavor extraction and adds your preferred amount of sugar while the tea is hot, ensuring the sugar granules dissolve and producing a consistent level of sweetness. And yes - it can also make unsweetened tea.
Via The Red Ferret Journal at Back to Basics Ice Tea Maker
May 14, 2009
Pac-Man Oven Mitt - Eat the Heat
This $15 silicone glove can eat up the heat when making cookies, cup cakes, or other food in your oven. Everytime you use it, you'll need to make the munching noise, and you may see ghosts of cookies past. Munch! Munch! Munch!!!
Via Boing Boing Gadgets at Pac-Man Oven Mitt
May 13, 2009
Mario Batali Mozzarella Slicer
Fresh mozzarella and tomatoes are a great summertime treat. Mozzarella can be difficult to cut, so this slicer may help with preparing the mozzarella.
At Slicer by Mario Batali
May 12, 2009
Aqua Heated Ice Cream Scoop
I've been known to put my ice cream in the microwave to soften it up, but this heated ice cream scoop might do the trick. You just fill the handle with warm water and scoop. The scoop is made from steel and has an extra long handle.
At Heated Ice Cream Scoop
May 11, 2009
Hot Stone Grill - Hotstone Grilling for the Home
There's a new cooking experience at many restaurants we've been to - hot stone or hot salt cooking. We've also seen this type of cooking on No Reservations and other cooking shows where they eat strange meats. You can now experience this type of cooking in your own home with the Hotstone from Giles & Posner. Its high temperature seals in natural juices and nutrients without the need to use fats or oils providing a unique texture, taste and experience with added health benefits.
- Taste and Texture - grilling with your Hot Stone brings out the foods natural flavours
- Keeps meats moist and tender - transfer cooked food directly to your plate, no danger of overcooking or drying out
- Healthy Fast Food - food is ready in minutes and there is no need to use fats or oils
- Unique Experience - Ideal for Entertaining friends and family
- Flexible - Can be used for indoor or outdoor dining
- Complete control - cook your meat to suit your personal preference
Via
Popgadget at
Hot Stone Grill
May 8, 2009
Inclined-to-Butter Dish - Sit Back and Butter
This uniquely designed butter dish is tilted and slanted—making it impossible for a stick of butter to move while slicing the thinnest slivers - even when the butter is chilled. The Inclined-to-Butter dish breaks the mold of the traditional, flat-bottomed butter server. Place a stick of butter in this butter dish and it won't budge a bit. No need to keep butter out of the refrigerator where its texture, flavor and color may suffer.
At Inclined-to-butter dish
May 6, 2009
NatureMill PRO Automatic Composter
With two kids in the house, so much food gets wasted. We really need a composter. This composter will fit in a kitchen and automatically create compost within days. It also comes in several colors to match any kitchen.
At NatureMill PRO Automatic Composter
May 5, 2009
Half Pint Creamer
How cute is this? This creamer is made from glass and shaped like a mini milk carton.
At Half Pint Creamer
May 4, 2009
Round Kitchen - German Kitchen Roundness
Not much more can be said except - we've found round kitchens in Germany. RoundKitchen.com has a set of brands including the Round Kitchen brand - and you can email info at roundkitchen.com for more details. We really like the look, and wish we had room here at Kitchen Contraptions to get a round kitchen of our own.
At www.roundkitchen.com
May 1, 2009
April 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions
Review: OXO Salt & Pepper Grinder Set - Grind Perfection
Another month and another entirely new set of kitchen contraptions. We've been focusing a bit on grilling this past April, and moving into May we hope to find even more cool grilling stuff. Of course we'll be featuring other kitchen gadgets this month, and expect a full set of reviews as we've received a ton of cool kitchen gadgets here in the test kitchen.
Grilling
Kitchen Gadgets
Knives
Outdoor Kitchens
Reviews
Small Appliances
Mailing List
Subscribe - RSS
