For the New Kitchen
Whether it's a new house, a second house, or starting over again, here are some things that will help make it a home.
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Charles Viancin Silicone Lids - CV28Why It's Cool: Use instead of plastic wrap for a better seal and greener kitchen...and it's a universal lid on the stove or in the oven or microwave.I’m pretty much a disaster when it comes to plastic wrap; it seems to stick to everything except the bowl I'm trying to cover. And the green side of me hates to use it once...
Joseph Joseph TriScale - J21Why It's Cool: Fully functional scale with tare capability using very little spaceHere’s the dilemma: you know that weighing your ingredients is a much more reliable practice than than any other form of measurement (see this week's Cool Tip, and even when...
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...
Mastrad Full Silicone and Stainless ToolsWhy It's Cool: Silicone-coated metal provides strength and flexibility while protecting your nonstick cookwareWe all have - or would like to have - more and more non-stick cooking surfaces in our kitchens: saute pans and skillets, even griddles … these surfaces enable “healthier”...
COOKINA BBQ and Oven SheetsWhy It's Cool: Non-stick sheet for your grill, baking pans and ovensAnyone who has ever cooked knows that cooking can be messy. Food can stick to your grill or roasting pan, or spill over to the floor of your oven. And all of that requires elbow...
Lékué Citrus SprayerWhy It's Cool: Turn your citrus into sprayers that spritz of fresh juiceOK, this really is one of the things we wished we’d invented...and then been smart enough to do it right! The next best thing is to find one that works so well that you stop...
Lékué Steam Case - L15Why It's Cool: Make fast, delicious, healthy meals in the microwave or oven—designed for effective cooking in less timeIt's that time of year when we all think about eating and cooking healthier, with less fats and more natural flavors. And you want to make sure that you maximize the nutrient...
Lékué Non-Spill Baking LinerWhy It's Cool: Keeps your baking pan clean and your food from stickingSometimes you just need a little altitude! We love to roast things in the oven ...and there are various approaches to the messy issues that present themselves in the oven: an...
Gefu Asparagus Peeler - G12Why It's Cool: Curved blade and contoured holder assure even, easy peeling (and peeled asparagus just tastes better!)Why peel asparagus? If you have white asparagus, it’s almost required, because the peel can be very tough. But what about our standard green asparagus? If it’s less than...
