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.
-
Charles Viancin Poppy Silicone Trivet / Pot Holder - CV16Why It's Cool: Soft, flexible multi-tasker: trivet, pot holder and jar openerWhen is a pot holder not merely a pot holder? And how could a pot holder be a Cool Tool? When it’s also a trivet, a bottle opener, and a lovely silicone piece designed by...
Tovolo Seal 'N Store Storage-Pesto-Oyster_CharcoalWhy It's Cool: Genius Storage Solution that extends the life of your produceHave you ever used half of something: half a lemon, half an onion, etc. and then tried to store the other half, only to have it turn slimy and disgusting in no time at all? Well,...
Cuisipro Plating (Tweezer) Tongs - C60Why It's Cool: An extension of your fingers...only better...and more hygienic!Tweezer Tongs (sometimes called plating tongs) aren’t just for fancy restaurants! We first noticed these while watching Top Chef, but there clearly is a reason they are used in...
Proud Grill Smart Ignition Lighter - P52Why It's Cool: The easiest, most reliable way to light...anything!Let’s begin with a brief history of fire, or at least what tools you use to start fires. In the beginning there was lightning. That was too random to be reliable, so our...
Gefu X-PLOSION® Chilli Cutter - G21Why It's Cool: It cuts (not grinds) dried chilies into tiny pieces to add a hit of flavor to any dishWe love to add the flavors of chilis to many dishes! We grow many varieties in our garden and eat them fresh in season, and smoke or dry more for use throughout the year. So we...
Gefu X-PLOSION® Salt or Pepper Mill - G20Why It's Cool: Highly adjustable, versatile, easy to use and good looking--everything you want in a salt or pepper mill!Manual or electric? Ceramic or metal? Consistent through-put? Adjustable? Is the adjustment precise or random? Classic or modern design? These questions, and many more, confront...
Gefu Primeline Griddle Spatula (Turner) - G27Why It's Cool: The strength of stainless steel, with the protection of siliconeWe know there are (at least) three common problems when you cook in a non-stick pan, and you need the strength and rigidity of your steel turner to turn your food: Your steel...
Gefu Treppo Chopper - G11Why It's Cool: 12-24 knife cuts replaced by one Thwack--easy and beautiful results with way less effortAs I’ve said, more than once, I’m a lazy cook. I love to cook, but if I can substitute one ‘Thwack!’ for 24 cuts, without losing any quality, I’m in! And that’s...
Gefu "Spirelli 2.0" Spiral Slicer-Spirelli 2Why It's Cool: Turns your vegetables into "pasta" for healthier (and fun) meals.We really like to julienne vegetables ...either as a primary ingredient in dishes like Zucchetti alla Colbrook, as components in a salad, or simply as garnish, a julienned...
Norpro Nested Silicone Bowls (Set of 3)Why It's Cool: You can microwave (melt) ingredients and then mix to do it all in one bowl, and then squueze to pour our without drippingHow could a set of mixing bowls be a Cool Tool? We all use mixing bowls … of various shapes and sizes and materials … and sometimes we have even more than one set, to cover...
