OK, let’s face it: unless you’re a new cook or have a new kitchen, you all have measuring cups of some sort, whether of the dry ingredients variety: individual graduated cups...
A mandoline is both awesome and scary. Awesome, because it really can do things a knife can’t (at least not when wielded by a mere amateur), like julienning a couple of pounds...
Why It's Cool: Measure small amounts of liquids and spices without spilling
Setting up your mise-en-place before you start cooking is one of those steps that can make you a more efficient (and often calmer) cook. But what do you do about all those small...
Why It's Cool: Slices paper thin with an effective food hopper to protect your fingers!
Two of the greatest flavor additions to almost any savory dish are garlic and ginger - fresh of course! We love these ingredients, and have found some wonderful Cool Tools over...
Why It's Cool: Easy and fast solution for sprinkling: paprika on deviled eggs, cinnamon or cocoa on coffee, flour on dough, and powdered sugar on...just about anything!
I’ve found that I love sprinkling: whether it’s paprika on deviled eggs, or cinnamon or cocoa on coffee, or flour on dough, or rub on meat, or powdered sugar on… almost...
Why It's Cool: Easy to read, accurate, and stays out of the way with a 2-prong hanger
There is a liar in your kitchen--it’s your oven. It may say that the temperature is 350°F, but what is it really? The only way to know is to get an oven thermometer. You’ll...
Why It's Cool: Micro-serrated blades cut equally well through skin and bones, and the blades come apart for easy cleaning.
Poultry shears have two basic functions: be strong enough to cut through joints and bones, and be sharp enough to cut through slippery chicken skin. It is surprising how few...
Why It's Cool: Slices cheese really well, then lets go--and doesn't take up too much room in your drawer!
Yes I’m a knife guy, and I love The Cheese Knife! The concept of a Cheese Plane was foreign to me for a long time, and we never could come to a decision on which, if any, to...
Why It's Cool: The "just right" perfect Cool Tool to flip everything from burgers to delicate fish
So … you’ve planned a beautiful meal: you’ve carefully chosen a beautiful piece of meat or fish, and now you’re ready to grill it! Or you’re ready to cook all the...