Zevro Vac 'n Save Ruby Bowl-Shaped Vacuum-Sealing Food-Storage Containers

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We're always on the lookout for storing leftovers from a BBQ, party, or just dinners where the kids don't eat. These 3 polypropylene food-storage containers in 2/9-liter, 1/2-liter, and 1-liter sizes work with a handheld vacuum pump that removes moisture and air to lock in freshness. The high-resistance silicone gaskets provide airtight seal with snap-down side buckles. The best feature? They nest for convenient storing.

At Zevro VS2-BW-703 Vac 'n Save Ruby Bowl-Shaped Vacuum-Sealing Food-Storage Containers

A di Alessi Michael Graves Kitchen Timer

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Finally a kitchen timer that doesn't require a battery but looks good. This timer dates back to 1992, when Michael Graves designed this using ABS plastic. Only 4 inches in diameter, it fits your hand perfectly (we know because we tried our friend's timer out this past weekend).

At A di Alessi Michael Graves Kitchen Timer

Jackson AJ-100 287 Rack/Hr Conveyor Dishwasher

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Sure we don't feature many large appliances or restaurant grade stuff, but this dishwasher for a commercial kitchen has it all and really impresses. From top mounted controls to standard 20x20 inch racks it even has a deep-well scrap basket located on front of machine. Adjust-A-Peak feature allows user to adjust conveyor speed when various results are desired. Full automation activates sections only when rack is present and shuts down conveyor when no rack is present. Sounds safe to us!

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Kitchen Basics Poultry Beer Can Roaster

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Shoving a full beer can up a chicken's butt is well - fun. We've always wanted to roast a chicken with the using the beer can method, and with this rack things look like they might take off food wise and not from an explosion.

You can roast your chicken using your favourite beer using this poultry roaster. Place the wire frame roaster in a roasting pan, insert an open can of beer into the center of the frame, and sit the chicken over the roaster in a vertical position. While roasting, the chicken will be infused with the flavour of the beer, and the fat will drip away from the chicken.

At Kitchen Basics Poultry Roaster - Beer Can

Nine Stars Infrared Touchless Lid Open Trash Can

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Tired of touching the trash can when you have to throw something away? Well we are. This touchless trash can seals odor in and eliminates cross-contamination of germs with touch-free operation. The anti-fingerprint commercial grade stainless steel can be used in your office, living room, bedroom, and kitchen. The trash can also features a garbage bag ring to keep the bag hidden from public view for a neat and clean appearance.

At NST Nine Stars Infrared Touchless Automatic Motion Sensor Lid Open Trash Can

Star Wars Sandwich Cutters - Tie Fighter Sandwich Anyone?

Oh no! That's no moon - it's a kids mouth about to eat the Millennium Falcon! These sandwich cutters come packed in the cool tin you see above, and you can pick up the set for $29.95 through Williams-Sonoma.

Via Foolish Gadgets

Fagor 9 Piece Pressure Canning Set

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Wondering what to do with all the vegetables from your CSA? How about canning? This all-in-one kit includes tools, instructions, and recipes -- everything you need to get started. The set includes a pressure cooker/canner, canning rack, funnel, ladle, jar lifter, jar wrench, bubble freer, magnetic lid lifter, canning and pressure cooker recipe books, and instructional DVD.

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DIY Flower Pot Smoker Makes Great BBQ

This is a kitchen contraption to rival all kitchen contraptions if we've ever seen it - a flower pot and butcher block combined into a smoker. Why build your own? Commercial egg-style smokers can be expensive, and if you're looking to smoke something a bit smaller than they can handle, this DIY flower pot smoker may work great for you.

Check out the build guide at the link below for step-by-step build instructions and lots of pictures on how to make your own Flower Pot Smoker..

Via Lifehacker at Little Blue Egg

Five Senses Oven Dish

These oven dishes look slick and are also versatile. You can use them to cook in and then to store any leftovers. In addition, the lids double as platters, so every part can be used in two ways.

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July 2010 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions

July was another hot and amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions - filled with kitchen gadgets, grilling, and other kitchen wonders plus. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.