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| Bakeware, silicone |
Cutting Boards,
Epicurean |
Pizza Oven, outdoor |
Bamboo Skewers,
Seasoned |
Espresso Maker,
Stove top |
Potholders,
Silicone |
| Barbecue Basket |
Grill Pan |
Saucepans and Skillets,
Arc42 |
Barbecue Grill,
Portable |
Grill, portable |
Saucepans and Skillets,
Focus Thermopoint |
| Barbecue Holster |
Grilling Basket |
Saucepans and Skillets,
Infinite Circulon |
Barbecue Skewers,
Round |
Grilling Holster |
Saucepans and Skillets,
Swiss Diamond
|
| Barbecue Staves |
Grilling Skewers,
Round |
Silicone Bakeware,
ORKA |
Can Opener,
Multipurpose |
Grilling Staves |
Silicone Potholders,
OXO |
Coffee Maker,
Espresso stove top |
Multipurpose Opener,
Good Cook |
Splatter Guards |
| |
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Trudeau Graviti Mill |
ORKA, the people who made it possible to plunge your hand into boiling water
wearing a silicone-glove to retrieve a cooked lobster, have developed sturdy
silicone bakeware, heat resistant to 450 degrees F. The ORKA silicone pans
have firm handles or grips because hard plastic rods are wrapped in silicone
for rigidity. There are nine bakeware styles, including muffin, cake, loaf,
tart, a baking sheet, and even a fluted cake pan (often called a Bundt pan).
All pans are dishwasher safe and require no greasing. They are available in
any color as long as it is black. Depending on the size and shape of the pan,
retail prices vary from $20 to $30. ORKA tools are made by iSi North America
Inc.
Creating a wonderful smoky flavor in meats and veggies no longer requires
presoaking or messing with wood chips. Innovative Flavor Feeder Bamboo Skewers
for the grill are infused with either mesquite or hickory so that the 15
inch by 5 mm bamboo skewers flavor your food from the inside out. As your
food cooks and juices develop, the food absorbs the wood flavor. Each
package includes 24 skewers for about $3.
You can stop worrying about foods flopping on kabobs, or worse yet, falling
into the fire when you use Charcoal Companion’s Kabob Basket. Thread
the food on up to six 13-inch metal skewers provided, and then place the
skewers inside the nonstick wire basket. When it’s time to turn the
skewers, one flip does the trick. The long wood-covered handle makes the
job safe and easy. Retails for $19.99.
The totable Cobb Grill has been dubbed “the biggest little cooker,” and
rightly so. At just 15 inches high and 13 inches wide, you can grill a “one-pot” meal
for three or four people quickly and easily, using only eight to 10 charcoal
briquettes. The meat or main course cooks on the nonstick grill; veggies are
done in the moat below. A combination of insulated, stainless steel dome cover
and high-tech, heat-resistant plastic base helps create the efficient heating
system. Our only criticism: the booklet cooking times are too long.
Weighing in at 10 pounds, this grill goes wherever you’re outdoor
adventure takes you--tailgating, RV-ing, camping, picnicking, boating. The
stable design of the unit keeps it from tipping over. Always remove the cover
after grilling, allowing about an hour for the coals to burn out before moving
the cooker. It’s easy to disassemble for cleaning and is dishwasher
safe. Comes with a handy tote bag. Suggested retail: $149.99.
Order The Cobb Grill Online Now!
The Original Grillslinger is the handiest holster we’ve seen for having
barbecue tools at the ready. A clever construction-belt adaptation devised
by two New Zealand chefs, the “lock and load” inserts on the
belt hold tools securely yet keep them instantly accessible. Three of the
inserts are specially designed for the forged stainless steel tongs, spatula,
and grill knife that are included. The remaining inserts can be customized
for whatever else you like to keep at hand--salt and pepper shakers, basting
brush, meat thermometer, even your cell phone. The adjustable belt, including
inserts, is made of fire-retardant material and is hand or dishwasher safe.
Available in black, blue, gray, or green, suggested retail is $129. Sold
at retail outdoor living and cooking stores or online. Specific stores are
listed on the website
www.grillslinger.com.
Metal skewers are definitely stylish when they’re Charcoal Companion’s
Circle Kabobs. Seven or eight inches in diameter depending on the design,
these unique nonstick skewers make an attractive way to serve kabobs filled
with sizzling meat and veggies. Available with either spiral or red flame
decorative ends, they come four to a package and are dishwasher safe. The
flame skewers have tabs that are handy for pushing off the food. Both styles
are sold in sets of four for $9.99.
Order Charcoal Companion's Circle Kabobs Online Now!
With Best of Barbecue Wine Barrel Staves, barbecue expert Steven Raichlen
has devised a clever way to infuse meat, vegetables, or fruits with mellow
wine flavor. The 12x1-inch wood strips come from barrels used to age red
wine and can be used on charcoal or gas grills or in smokers. For best results,
soak the strips in water first, being sure to weight them down so they are
fully immersed. All you need is one or two staves per grilling occasion.
Sold in a 32-ounce bundle, the suggested retail price is $12.99.
In the clutter of your gadget drawer it is nice to have at least one multi-tasking
tool that performs four separate jobs. Such is the Good Cook 4-IN-1 SafeCut
Opener. The device opens cans, pull-tabs, pop-tops and twist-caps. It is
also ergonomically designed for handheld comfort. Available in black or white.
Suggested retail price is $12.99.
Coffee Maker,
Espresso stove top |
|
Using the Mukka Express by Bialetti you can have either two servings of cappuccino
or latte in about five minutes--and without the considerable investment or
countertop bulk of an electric machine. This smart two-chambered stovetop
pot with a patented pressure valve brews two cups of frothy, hot beverage
good as you’d get from any gourmet java jive. Making your brew couldn’t
be easier: measure water and espresso coffee grounds in the lower chamber,
milk in the upper. Place over medium-high heat on your stovetop burner. As
the espresso heats in the bottom of the pot, it pressure-pumps itself into
the top and mixes with the milk. Be sure to rinse the parts well and clean
with water and a cloth or sponge (never soap or detergent) after every use
to keep the valves from clogging. Sold in two styles, polished aluminum or
black-and-white Holstein cow design, suggested retail is $89.99.
Order Mukka Express by Bialetti Online Now!
Cutting Boards,
Epicurean |
|
Epicurean Cutting Surfaces from Duluth, MN, a division of Trueright designers
and builders of skateboard ramps has come up with a cook’s dream come
true: cutting boards that are lightweight, stain resistant, dishwasher safe,
never need oil or bleach treatments, and won’t dull your knives. They
are made from the same hard-working material used to make skateboard ramps.
The pressure-treated, non-porous surface, used in commercial kitchens for
40 years, prohibits bacterial growth and unwanted food odors so well that
the National Sanitation Foundation has certified the boards as food safe.
Epicurean makes three lines: kitchen, gourmet and chef series. The series
differ in the size and thickness of the boards. With a handy thumbhole design
for hanging from a hook or pot rack, the boards are available in a variety
of sizes, from 8x6-inch for $9.99 to 27x17-inch for $129.99.
Order Epicurean
Cutting Surfaces Online Now!
Espresso Maker,
Stove top |
|
Using the Mukka Express by Bialetti you can have either two servings of cappuccino
or latte in about five minutes--and without the considerable investment or
countertop bulk of an electric machine. This smart two-chambered stovetop
pot with a patented pressure valve brews two cups of frothy, hot beverage
good as you’d get from any gourmet java jive. Making your brew couldn’t
be easier: measure water and espresso coffee grounds in the lower chamber,
milk in the upper. Place over medium-high heat on your stovetop burner. As
the espresso heats in the bottom of the pot, it pressure-pumps itself into
the top and mixes with the milk. Be sure to rinse the parts well and clean
with water and a cloth or sponge (never soap or detergent) after every use
to keep the valves from clogging. Sold in two styles, polished aluminum or
black-and-white Holstein cow design, suggested retail is $89.99.
Order
Mukka Express by Bialetti Online Now!
If
you’ve ever experienced excess charring caused by grill flare-ups,
you’ll welcome adding Anolon’s Outdoor Grill Pan to your barbecue
pantry. Big enough to grill four steaks, the 11-inch-square pan made of hard
anodized aluminum and nonstick finish is designed to maximize grill flavor
and minimize burning or dangerous flaring. A series of ridges in the bottom
of the pan slopes from the center, allowing fat to drain to the edges of
the pan rather than drop into the fire. These ridges also sear grill marks
on the food. Authentic grilled flavor is achieved by vents in every-other
groove that let the smoke and heat directly reaches the food. With a sturdy
stainless steel handle at each end, this pan is easy to lift to and from
the grill. Suggested retail is $49.99 for square; $29.99 for round.
Order Analon's Outdoor Grill Pan Online Now!
The totable Cobb Grill has been dubbed “the biggest little cooker,” and
rightly so. At just 15 inches high and 13 inches wide, you can grill a “one-pot” meal
for three or four people quickly and easily, using only eight to 10 charcoal
briquettes. The meat or main course cooks on the nonstick grill; veggies
are done in the moat below. A combination of insulated, stainless steel dome
cover and high-tech, heat-resistant plastic base helps create the efficient
heating system. Our only criticism: the booklet cooking times are too long.
Weighing in at 10 pounds, this grill goes wherever you’re outdoor
adventure takes you--tailgating, RV-ing, camping, picnicking, boating.
The stable design of the unit keeps it from tipping over. Always remove
the cover after grilling, allowing about an hour for the coals to burn
out before moving the cooker. It’s easy to disassemble for cleaning
and is dishwasher safe. Comes with a handy tote bag. Suggested retail:
$149.99.
Order The Cobb Grill Online Now!
You can stop worrying about foods flopping on kabobs, or worse yet, falling
into the fire when you use Charcoal Companion’s Kabob Basket. Thread
the food on up to six 13-inch metal skewers provided, and then place the
skewers inside the nonstick wire basket. When it’s time to turn the
skewers, one flip does the trick. The long wood-covered handle makes the
job safe and easy. Retails for $19.99.
Order Charcoal Companion's Kabob Basket Online Now!
The Original Grillslinger is the handiest holster we’ve seen for having
barbecue tools at the ready. A clever construction-belt adaptation devised
by two New Zealand chefs, the “lock and load” inserts on the
belt hold tools securely yet keep them instantly accessible. Three of the
inserts are specially designed for the forged stainless steel tongs, spatula,
and grill knife that are included. The remaining inserts can be customized
for whatever else you like to keep at hand--salt and pepper shakers, basting
brush, meat thermometer, even your cell phone. The adjustable belt, including
inserts, is made of fire-retardant material and is hand or dishwasher safe.
Available in black, blue, gray, or green, suggested retail is $129. Sold
at retail outdoor living and cooking stores or online. Specific stores are
listed on the website
www.grillslinger.com.
Metal skewers are definitely stylish when they’re Charcoal Companion’s
Circle Kabobs. Seven or eight inches in diameter depending on the design,
these unique nonstick skewers make an attractive way to serve kabobs filled
with sizzling meat and veggies. Available with either spiral or red flame
decorative ends, they come four to a package and are dishwasher safe. The
flame skewers have tabs that are handy for pushing off the food. Both styles
are sold in sets of four for $9.99.
Order Charcoal Companion's Circle Kabobs Online Now!
With Best of Barbecue Wine Barrel Staves, barbecue expert Steven Raichlen
has devised a clever way to infuse meat, vegetables, or fruits with mellow
wine flavor. The 12x1-inch wood strips come from barrels used to age red
wine and can be used on charcoal or gas grills or in smokers. For best results,
soak the strips in water first, being sure to weight them down so they are
fully immersed. All you need is one or two staves per grilling occasion.
Sold in a 32-ounce bundle, the suggested retail price is $12.99.
Multipurpose Opener,
Good Cook |
|
In the clutter of your gadget drawer it is nice to have at least one multi-tasking
tool that performs four separate jobs. Such is the Good Cook 4-IN-1 SafeCut
Opener. The device opens cans, pull-tabs, pop-tops and twist-caps. It is
also ergonomically designed for handheld comfort. Available in black or white.
Suggested retail price is $12.99.
One mark of an extraordinary pizza is the crust--crisp, tender, and bubbly.
But lacking a wood-fired brick or other high-temperature oven, most home
cooks have had to settle for less. The VillaWare Pizza Grill BBQ Maker stands
ready to change that. The flat stone plate wrapped in a stainless steel frame
lets you bake at pizza-oven temperatures directly on a gas grill top. A built-in thermometer
helps track the temperature of the stone.
Getting the most satisfaction from this pizza maker calls for a few special
use and care tips. For one thing, this is for GAS GRILLS ONLY. Allow a
full 30 minutes to preheat the stone on the grill. You will also need a
pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet for transferring the unbaked crust
to the stone.
To clean the stone, simply scrape, brush, or wipe it clean; never use soap
or immerse it in water. While the stone may take up stains or darken from
sauces or toppings, its performance improves the more you use it. It can
also be used in an indoor oven. Retails for $99.99.
For those who prefer the flexibility of fabric mitts and potholders, OXO
has combined soft pliable fabric with heat-resistant (up to 600 degrees F.)
silicone ribbing to create silicone mitts and potholders that offer both
comfort and superb heat protection. They can be washed and dried like other
cloth mitts. Designed as either 13-inch-long oven mitts or round pot holders
with a pocket for sure grip, they come in six colors--charcoal, gray, red,
blue, green, and yellow. Both styles include dual hanging options, a magnet
and a silicone loop. Suggested retail price is $19.99 for the oven mitt;
$9.99 for the potholder.
Order Silicone Mitts and Potholders Online Now!
Saucepans and Skillets,
Arc42 |
|
Ever
felt uncomfortable or awkward lifting your saucepans or pouring out liquid? Conventional
pans cause you to bend your wrist unnaturally when you pick them up, causing
unnecessary strain which can lead to repetitive strain injury. The unique
silicone handle design of arc42 cookware eliminates wrist stress and gives
you ultimate control, comfort, and grip. The name refers to the 42-degree
angle at which your forearm grasps the specially shaped pan handle, allowing
your wrist to stay straight. Arc42 includes five sizes of saucepans, from
1-quart to 6-quart, and a 10-inch skillet. Each has an easy-pour spout and
comes with a heat-tempered glass lid. The pans are made from stainless steel
with an aluminum core for even heat distribution. Chef's Planet is the
exclusive U.S.distributor. Prices range from $65 to $125.
Saucepans and Skillets,
Focus Thermopoint |
|
Smart is a prefix attached to everything from kids to bombs but never skillets--until
now. The Italian-made Focus Thermopoint sauté pan has a temperature-sensitive
indicator dot on the handle that changes color from green to read as the
skillet heats up on your stove. (Heat sensors in the bottom and on the sides
of the pan track the temperature.) Red indicates the skillet is the right
temperature (around 300 degrees) to start cooking. On the safety side, the
color red also tells you that the pan is too hot to be placed under water
for washing. The nonstick skillet is dishwasher safe and the silicone handle
makes for comfortable hand-holding. Made by Ballarini, three pans--eight-,
nine-, and 11-inch sizes—are available. Suggested retail price for
the 11-inch skillet is about $40.
Saucepans and Skillets,
Infinite Circulon |
|
Pans have hardened aluminum with a nonstick material on both interior and
exterior, providing quick and even cooking on any stovetop, including ceramic
and induction. 10-inch skillet, $60; 10-piece set, $300 at www.amazon.com.
More pluses:
- Oven safe to 500 degrees F.
- Cast stainless handles and stainless lids
on select items.
- Dishwasher safe or hand wash with soap and hot water.
- Limited lifetime
warranty
Saucepans and Skillets,
Swiss Diamond |
|
Known for their hardness, diamonds also have intrinsic non-stick properties.
For these pans, fine diamond crystals blended with a nonstick material are
fused to the inside of cast-aluminum pans, resulting in high-quality nonstick
and scratch resistance. 11-inch frypan, $68; 7-piece set, $372 at www.amazon.com
More pluses:
- Metal-utensils safe.
- Oven safe to 500 degrees F.
- Dishwasher safe or hand wash with soap and
hot water.
- Limited lifetime warranty.
ORKA, the people who made it possible to plunge your hand into boiling water
wearing a silicone-glove to retrieve a cooked lobster, have developed sturdy
silicone bakeware, heat resistant to 450 degrees F. The ORKA silicone pans
have firm handles or grips because hard plastic rods are wrapped in silicone
for rigidity. There are nine bakeware styles, including muffin, cake, loaf,
tart, a baking sheet, and even a fluted cake pan (often called a Bundt pan).
All pans are dishwasher safe and require no greasing. They are available
in any color as long as it is black. Depending on the size and shape of the
pan, retail prices vary from $20 to $30. ORKA tools are made by iSi North
America Inc.
Order ORKA Silicone Pans Online
Now!
For those who prefer the flexibility of fabric mitts and potholders, OXO
has combined soft pliable fabric with heat-resistant (up to 600 degrees F.)
silicone ribbing to create silicone mitts and potholders that offer both
comfort and superb heat protection. They can be washed and dried like other
cloth mitts. Designed as either 13-inch-long oven mitts or round pot holders
with a pocket for sure grip, they come in six colors--charcoal, gray, red,
blue, green, and yellow. Both styles include dual hanging options, a magnet
and a silicone loop. Suggested retail price is $19.99 for the oven mitt;
$9.99 for the potholder.
Order Silicone Mitts and Potholders Online Now!
With sauteed burgers, chops and chicken breasts today’s quick-cooking
staples on weekly menus, it’s about time splatter guards have come
to save the day on clean-up. Best-selling Circulon, All-Clad, and OXO brands
of guards reduce cooktop splatters up to 90%, meaning less time spent in
the kitchen after dinner. All are dishwasher safe and fit skillets up to
13 inches wide. Which one is for you? Whichever best fits your pans and available
storage. Suggested retail for OXO is $19.99; the Circulon set (spatter shield
and 12-inch skillet), $49.99; and the All-Clad spatter screen is $49.99.
Does the world need another new pepper grinder? We say "yes" when
it comes to the fun Graviti Mill from Trudeau. Although at first skeptical
when we learned the grinder uses batteries, we became converts once we tried
it. This gadget is both fun and function—it is
a terrific grinder, AND a great conversation piece! Flip this contemporary-designed
grinder upside down and it releases ground pepper automatically from the top
of the mill. Comes in a range of kitchen-coordinating colors.
Pros:
One-handed operation.
Turn it on end and grinding begins; turn it right side
up to stop grinding.
Grind is even and consistent.
Ceramic grinder maintains sharpness and never rusts,
even when used over steaming pots.
Knob adjusts to desired grind size.
See-through Acrylic, easy to fill chamber.
Cons:
Requires 6 AAA batteries to operate; battery life is about 1 year.
Alternate uses:
Also grinds salt crystals or whole dry herbs
and spices.
Available in six colors: red, yellow, orange, green, chrome, silver.
Retails
for $24.99 to 26.95 at www.amazon.com.
