Holiday Helpers
These are to Cool Tools that will help make your holidays Merry and Bright!
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Nuance Silicone Brush - N32Why It's Cool: Silicone bristles can handle any heat up to 572°F, handle is ergonomatically shaped, and it's beautiful!Remember back awhile ago we promised that we would have a silicone basting brush on the site? Well we’ve been looking around and testing various brushes for both great...
Gefu "Tari" Mushroom / Strawberry / Egg, etc. Slicer - G10Why It's Cool: Offset blades cut more easily to deliver perfect slicesOK, we’ve already established that if I can substitute one squeeze for 10 knife cuts, without sacrificing the quality of the result, I’ll do it in a heartbeat. I’m all about...
RSVP Salt Cellar with Spoon (like Alton Brown's) - R33Why It's Cool: Keeps your salt in easy reach, but protected from splattersParty like a rock star... dispense salt like Alton Brown! You know how we feel about salt, so we’re always looking for the best way to dispense it. We have a couple of great...
AdHoc "Champ" Champagne Stopper - A10Why It's Cool: Preserves the bubbles, looks great, takes up very little space in the drawer or fridgeThere are at least 2 major issues with Champagne stoppers: they take up too much space on your refrigerator shelf and in your drawer and they’re awkward to use. Often they...
Norpro Silicone Pastry Mat - N13Why It's Cool: Sticks to the counter but releases your foodThe “baking season” is upon us: cookies, pies, and everything in between …. And one of the most difficult parts of making a pie has been getting the crust “right” -...
Cuisipro Fat Separator - C52Why It's Cool: Spacious area on top to catch solids; cooking liquid released from the bottom so easier to separate the fat from the good stuffThe Search is over!Yes, we found the perfect fat separator. Now we realize that a fat separator may not be the holy grail, but this is a category of tool that we’ve looked at...
Progressive Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons - P13Why It's Cool: Sits on counter without tipping, fits spice jars, 2 ends for twice the use, designed for easy storageMeasuring spoons are one of the most often-used tools in any kitchen. We need them for everything from precision baking to approximate cooking, so that we can repeat great results...
Cuisipro Convertible Dual Roasting RackWhy It's Cool: Takes up no more room than a traditional roasting rack, but converts to a vertical roaster for 2 chickensWhy use a roasting rack? The main reason is to elevate the food above the fray--or in this case, above the fats that drain out of it while it’s cooking. The second is to allow...
Cuisipro Deluxe Pastry BlenderWhy It's Cool: Easily blends ingredients with different textures (a must for deviled eggs)The challenge of mixing ingredients with different textures can be approached several ways: ranging from basic flatware - 2 forks, or 2 dinner knives - to your food processor....
Cooks Innovations SimmerMat (Flame Tamer) - C82Why It's Cool: Light weight and effective for taming heat or making your induction burner even more useful with all your cooking potsToday’s modern ranges are great at cooking on high heat, but they’re a little challenged when it comes to to keeping it low and slow: no matter how low you set the heat, it...
