June 30, 2010
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter for Charcoal Grills
We're heading out west where they don't seem to use gas at all (at least where we visit each year in California), and I'm always annoyed on how hard it is to start a charcoal fire until we got one of these last year. The chimney starter system lights charcoal quickly and evenly, and is made from aluminized steel with a stay-cool thermoplastic handle. You just put the briquettes in and a little paper - and bam. Hot and ready to go in a few minutes.
At Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter
June 29, 2010
On The Rocks Whiskey Stones - No Watery Drinks
Handcrafted from soapstone in some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the USA, these whiskey stones cool your favorite spirit without diluting the flavors. They're easy to use - just chill the stones in the freezer, and plunk them in GENTLY.
At On The Rocks Whiskey Stones
June 28, 2010
Ice Ice Baby Cube Maker - Drink the Song
You can now freeze ice in just about any shape thanks to silicone, and we think freezing in the shape of a song is cool The song Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice will play over and over in your head while you make the drinks.
Via Foolish Gadgets at Suck
June 25, 2010
Grow Ghost Chili Bhut Jolokia in Your Kitchen
Imagine growing hhe hottest chili pepper in the world called the Ghost Chili on your kitchen window sill. Yep you can now, and the Guinness Book of World Records confirmed this chili the hotest with an official (SHU) of 1,001,304 SHU.
The Ghost Chili is good raw, pickled or cooked, but best of all is a great conversation starter while your prep the appetizers for a dinner party.
Via GizmoDiva at Ghost Chili (Bhut Jolokia)
June 24, 2010
Eureka 71B Hand-Held Kitchen Vacuum
We're still on the pursuit for more kitchen vacuum power, and this strong 5.5 amp suction vacuum with stretch hose cleans cars, upholstery, stairs, and yes - your kitchen. The 1 motor powers the revolving brush, second motor for suction, and it has an onboard crevice tool for between the stove and refrigerator.
At Eureka 71B Hand-Held Vacuum
June 23, 2010
Tom Douglas 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Barbecue Tool Set with Wooden Handles
You've got to have the right set of barbecue essentials which includes a 2-pronged fork, large spatula, and basting brush. The silicone basting brush is heat-resistant to 500 degrees F, and each tool features a comfortable, long wooden handle that keep hands away from heat.
At 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Barbecue Tool Set with Wooden Handles
June 22, 2010
Tom Douglas Pinzon Metal Grill Smoker Box
This smoker box turns any gas or electric grill into wood smoker. It's constructed of nonstick-coated heavy-gauge metal for durability, and the holes in the lid allow wood chips to release fragrant smoke. We've been using one of these for quite some time, and it works especially when cooking at a longer time and lower temperature.
At Tom Douglas by Pinzon Metal Grill Smoker Box
June 21, 2010
Backyard Basics Georgetown Grill Mat
If you want less mess on your grill area, you're going to need a grill matt. The absorbent top layer soaks up grease, oil, and food spills, and the thick plastic backing prevents stains from soaking through protecting your deck and patio.It's also universally designed to fit most grill sizes.
At Backyard Basics Georgetown Grill Mat
June 18, 2010
iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Kitchen Robot
We are in kitchen kibble hell here at Kitchen Contraptions. The kitchen is always filled with tiny bits, and we think this Vacuuming robot that picks up dirt and debris with the touch of a button is what we need. We're not sure why we've never pulled the trigger but now this Roomba features an easy-to-empty bagless dustbin, and the fine-filtration system traps allergens. We need this for the kitchen and so do you.
At iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot
June 17, 2010
Spherical Ice Tray Set - Make Japanese Ice Balls
We've recently been way into getting our drinks cooler, but not watered down. This unique ice tray molds two 2"-diameter ice spheres, eye-catching alternatives to traditional ice cubes, and given the melt down less likely due to reduced surface area to water down your drink. Great for putting into an old fashioned, or the like.
At Spherical Ice Tray Set
June 16, 2010
Artisan Fire Pizza Oven by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
There's a new outdoor pizza oven in town from Kalamazoo and it features two high-performance gas burners empowering you to cook with confidence just about any pizza you desire. The cooking deck is a professional composite baking stone. Its heat transfer characteristics are that of natural stone, and the composite material will not become brittle like quarry stone can after repeated heat cycles. The oven is designed to come up to temperature quickly. A pizza party can be a spontaneous event that doesn't require you to plan hours ahead like more traditional pizza ovens.
The countertop design makes the Artisan Fire Pizza Oven the perfect addition to new or existing outdoor kitchens, and it is available in both liquid propane and natural gas configurations. Simply connect the oven to your gas supply and you are ready to start a tradition of baking artisan pizza in your own backyard.
- Double-walled stainless steel construction for easy cleaning and durability
- 24" x 18" professional composite cooking deck
- Stone-lined roof for perfectly-browned toppings
- Two custom stainless steel gas burners for balanced control
- Liquid propane or natural gas
- Counter-top design requires no installation
- Door keeps interior clean when the oven is not in use
- Overall dimensions: 30.125" W x 30" D x 19.5" H
At Artisan Fire Pizza Oven, Outdoor Pizza Oven by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
June 15, 2010
Refrigerators of the Future Store Food in Liquid Gel
Okay this is just a concept for now, but Russian designer Yuriy Dmitriev's take on the future of the humble refrigerator is storing food in liquid gel. Dmitriev's concept is one of 25 semifinalists for this year's Electrolux Design Lab contest — and he describes it as a "biopolymer gel," or more specifically a "non-sticky, odorless gel." You simply plunge whatever you want to keep fresh into the mass of your Bio Robot fridge and it'll stay where you left it until you come back.
We're not sure we need bio gel in our Kitchen Contraption future, but we really like the idea for fruit and other items. Click on through to see more of the finalists as many of them are kitchen focused including a "community fridge".
Via DVICE at Electrolux
June 14, 2010
Cuisinart EasyPop Popcorn Maker - Perfect at Home Popcorn
This popcorn maker with motorized stirring mechanism for better popping, has special vents which let moisture escape to keep popcorn crisp. The removable nonstick cooking plate with cool-touch handles makes it easy to get the popcorn out to the home movie starving masses. Almost the entire popcorn popper is dishwasher-safe including the bowl, bowl cover, stirring stick, and popping plate.
At Cuisinart EasyPop Popcorn Maker
June 11, 2010
Black and Decker Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker
We like this personal coffeemaker which brews directly into 15-ounce travel mug. Often times in the morning we're ready to just make a personal cup of coffee, and then get into our morning groove. The stainless-steel mug tapered to fit most vehicle cup holders is sleek, and the permanent filter eliminates need for disposable paper filters. It also features an auto shut-off if you forget and leave it on.
At Black & Decker DCM18S Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemake
June 10, 2010
Stove-Safe Measuring Cup
This measuring cup stands up to stovetop and oven temperatures, so you can measure, melt, warm, or cook all in the same container. The cup holds 2 cups and is marked in cups, ounces, and metric. It also has a stay cool handle.
At Stove-Safe Measuring Cup
June 9, 2010
Stainless Steel Smoker Box
A gas grill is so easy, but you don't get the smoky flavor you get with charcoal. This smoker box is designed to solve that problem. You place wood chips in the base of the smoker box and then place your meat or veggies on the tray on top of the base and shut the lid. Instant smoker! You can remove the lid to turn your entire closed grill into a smoker.
At Stainless Steel Smoker Box
June 8, 2010
Avanti Mini Pub 5-Liter Beer Tapper - Mini-Keg at Home
We're always on the look out for the latest in home keg fun, and the Avanti Mini Pub is ideal for use in home, RV, camper, on boat or at a BBQ/tailgate. It's a lightweight silent thermoelectric model with auto-defrost, and features a digital display for ºC/ºF temperature settings. And if beer and ambiance is what you need, the soft interior lighting with on/off switch will set the mood. It uses all standard 5-liter mini beer kegs (not included - bummer).
At Avanti Mini Pub 5-Liter Beer Tapper
June 7, 2010
Aussie Smoker - Electric Smoker
We love the taste of smoked meat, fish, poultry and vegetables made right in our backyard. The Aussie Smoker plugs into a standard household electrical outlet and features a 1500-watt heating element and a removable thermostat control that makes for easy setting at a low, medium, or high smoking temperatures.
The Aussie Smoker comes equipped with a large cooking surface (351 square inches), and a porcelainized, 5½-quart water pan to ensure proper heat is reached and maintained throughout the smoking process. Smoke large amounts of ribs for a party, or multiple foods all at once. The flavor channels direct smoke for maximum food flavoring, while adding structural strength to the design. The built-in temperature gauge shows the temperature throughout the process.
If you've never smoked meat before, it's really easy. You simply prep it and put it in the smoker monitoring occasionally to make sure you have plenty of smoke and water in the pan.
At Aussie Grills
June 4, 2010
Zoku Quick Pop Maker - Make Freezer Pops at Home
It's summer and we're always on the lookout for something to cool us off after a long day out at the beach or wherever our summer rhythm takes us. With the Zoku Quick Pop Maker you can freeze ice pops in as little as seven minutes right on your countertop without electricity. How in 7 minutes with no electricity? You simply store the compact base in your freezer, and because it's so cold you freeze a set of pops and then refreeze the main unit again.
The kit includes six durable, reusable plastic pop sticks that have unique ridged designs that allow pops to adhere securely, with special drip guards for tidy eating. A specially designed Super Tool helps to quickly release the frozen treats from their molds. The unit can make up to 9 pops before refreezing the unit again.
Via Serious Eats at Zoku Quick Pop Maker
June 3, 2010
Tea Making Alarm Clock Wakes You Up Good
This contemporary Teasmade by Swan is an alarm clock and tea maker all in one, and at wake up time has a cup of tea ready to go. Sure your kitchen is not supposed to be in your bedroom, but what the hell right? A nice cup of tea after all solves everything…almost every time.
At Tea Making Alarm Clock at Men Kind
June 2, 2010
Progressive International Lettuce Keeper
I can never keep lettuce in my frig for more than a day or two before it starts to go bad, so maybe I need this contraption. This lettuce keeper lets you wash in store in one container. It has a water reservoir in the base to keep produce moist and adjustable ventilation to regulate air circulation. There is a divider, so you can store different types of produce.
At Progressive International Lettuce Keeper
June 1, 2010
May 2010 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions
May was another rainy but amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions - filled with kitchen gadgets, grilling, and other kitchen wonders plus the final warming rays of Spring. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Please check out our Review: SousVide Supreme Water Oven - Cooking Perfection if you missed it.
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