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The SlatGrill can be rearranged to fit any backwoods cooking regime, and is one of the first rearrangeable grills we’ve ever seen. It costs just $110 and is also portable. Four pieces make up the base of the grill, and the slats fit in the top. All of the pieces will fit in a green bag packed flat for trekking out to your favorite camping spot. Via Gizmodo
Look how happy this girl is in the picture, and you’ll realize how happy you could be if you had the Joyoung Easy-Clean Automatic Hot Soy Milk Maker. This soy milk maker has six intelligent protection functions for safe operation, and comes with an easy to clean stainless steel jug, filter, blade, and heating element. The Joyoung Easy-Clean Automatic Hot Soy Milk Maker makes up to 1.6 Liter of fresh milk from soy beans, rice, mung beans, and almonds. We have a young son [...]
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Did the Nasa Mars program just land a robotic garlic press on our countertops? We guess not but a Garlic Zoom XL did just land, and we’re driving it around to garlic chopping success. How does it work? Just insert one or two peeled cloves in the trapdoor on top, close it up, and then drive your Zoom around the countertop. The stainless steel blades whizz around inside, slice and dicing the garlic. Clear acrylic body with stainless-steel chopping [...]
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The Oster 4722 Rice Cooker with Steaming Tray in red cooks a variety of food including rice, soup, fondu and even steams vegetables. You can prepare up to 10 cups of rice, and it also features a 1-liter steaming tray. There’s an automatic keep warm feature, and it’s very simple to use with a one touch button. We really like the red color, and the brushed look of the exterior is also a nice change over shiny plastic or just plain metal. We are eating more and more steamed vegetables this year, and we think you’ll welcome the change. Don’t over steam [...]
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This cotton/polyester blend, is Color-fast, adjustable, stain resistant, and ready for cosplay in your kitchen. When you put on the apron and mask you can ask your cooking, “What you gonna do beef rib roast?”. We think this is a perfect gift for crime fighters who cook, and who doesn’t get better cooking results when dressed as Batman. Answer – nobody. At Batman Classic Character Kitchen Apron
This is really an entirely new Bistro coffee maker from Bodum. Unlike the french press bistro, the water gets distributed evenly over the ground coffee through an easy to clean shower head made of plastic and silicone at an ideal temperature of well over 90ºC. The filter – titanium-plated stainless steel and finely meshed – keeps the coffee pure in taste and best of all no paper filter needed. No heating [...]
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Pot racks are pretty amazing when you have an island to hang them over, and this pot rack made of Solid North American sugar maple with a grey finish delivers on a classic look. The nickel brackets and accessories have the ganging hardware included, and you can clean up the rack with a damp cloth. Additional pot hooks and extension hooks are available, and best of all it’s made in USA.
The only single-up machine that makes great coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and espresso, the compact footprint – fits easily anywhere. The CBTL Contata is made in Italy – the birthplace of espresso, and you can match it with their exclusive milk foamer for wonderful latte’s and capiccinos. We’ve been enjoying this machine over the Summer and can safely say the french roast coffee is amazing. At CBTL Contata Single Cup Coffee and Espresso Brewer
These cups are perfectly sized for a single shot of espresso, and they feature an antique finish with rustic black edge around the rim. There’s a ton of colors available, and they are dishwasher safe, but may get hot in microwave. At Sur La Table Italian Espresso Cups
This festive and fun football shaped cutting board / serving platter will be the hit of your play off football party, and it’s constructed of high quality moso bamboo, so you can know you’ve chosen an ecologically green alternative to wood. Perfect for football parties and tailgating, it makes a great gift for the football fan in your life as well. At Totally Bamboo Football Cutting Board
You can choose from the 1kg per piece Knife and Fork Set or work up a real sweat with the Full Set, which includes an almighty 2kg spoon. We love the concept of “working out” while eating a full meal, and if you’re New Year’s resolution includes fitness – these are for you. At Firebox.com
Induction cooking employs a copper wire running under the clear ceramic surface and a strong AC current to create a magnetic field which transfers electric current to the cookware and makes heating across a pot or pan even. The result is the cooktop is not hot but the pan is and that means you can induct the electricity across the entire cooktop.
More of a mini-snack meets modern waffle maker – we can’t wait to try them. Some DUDE has made waffle bites by combining our two favorite food groups together – chick and waffles. We think this trick will work in just about any waffle maker but click over to Dude Foods for details.
Are you tired of wondering how many cookies will really fit on a cookie sheet and also to not have them move around on said cookie sheet? We are. This helpful cookie pan is embossed with drop zones for your cookie dough placement, and the durable steel construction won’t warp and is finished with a nonstick coating. Silicone handles give you a good grip when transporting the pans to and from the oven without burned hands as well. At Sur La Table
This Progressive International GPC-4000 Fruit and Vegetable Chopper is a one handed food chopper, ideal for chopping nuts, fruits, vegetables, chocolate and more. You can dice, slice and chop fruits and veggies without the mess of a cutting board, adn the press down on pusher lid and food is cut into included measuring container. The built-in side blade which minimizes the need for precutting is a dream come true, and the set includes cleaning tool and storage box.
The Trudeau Melamine Mixing Bowls is a handy set of 3 mixing bowls which includes a red 3-quart, blue 2-quart, and green 1-1/2 quart bowl. They are really bright and cheery, and made of a durable melamine and come with non-slip bottoms, so they stay put on slippery counters. They also feature built-in spouts and handles which mean easy pouring, and the set is top-rack dishwasher safe but they are not microwave safe.
The Frigidaire Professional 12-Cup Coffee Maker is designed to make coffee preparation simple so you can wake up and smell the coffee. It features a slew of coffee friendly features including: Coffee Strength Selector Water Filtration System Powerplus Brewing System evenly distributes hot water over ground coffee beans so that the flavor has time to build and develop Pro-Select LCD Display sits at the center of the Coffee Maker. 24-Hour Programmable Start Option 12-Cup Capacity holds big or small carafes of coffee Side-View Water Level Indicator shows you when empty or full, so no more [...]
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The Margaritaville Mixed Drink Maker might be right out of a bar in Blade Runner, but you can now use it to be the bartender at your next party. Featuring 48 recipe options created by margaritaville bartenders, at the press of a button, watch drink recipes come to life as this, first-of-its-kind kitchen contraption dispenses perfectly proportioned cocktails fast. You can even press the “I feel lucky button”, and watch the digital display spin, and then land on a random drink. Set up is a breeze, just add your choice of liquor (rum, vodka [...]
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What’s a kitchen machine to do? Make soup. The revolutionary soup mixer will weigh, chop, mix, stir, cut, crush, grind, pulverise, knead and emulsify. And it even cooks the food to perfection too. The innovative Vorwerk Thermomix combines the function of more than 12 kitchen machines and has over 20 patent applications. Thermomix TM 31 is the combination of counter clock and clockwise rotations – the former stirs or cuts tender food, such as fish, noodles or asparagus without destroying [...]
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The Lock & Lock HPL20BS 20-Piece BPA FREE Food-Storage Container Set set comes with food-storage containers in 1-3/4-, 2-, 2-4/5-, 3-2/5-, 3-2/3-, 5-1/2-, 6-3/4-, 11-, and 16-2/7-cup sizes. The durable polypropylene construction (bpa free) has clear bases which allow for better visibility of inside contents. THe lids feature a 4-hinge locking system that create air- and water-tight seals. The containers stack and nest to ensure space-saving storage in cupboards and drawers, and they are safe to use in refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher.
We want to wish all of our readers a Happy Holiday, and we’ll be back next week. The upcoming 2012 year is a big one for us – 8 years on the web writing about Kitchen Contraptions, and we are just as excited as the day we started. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. See you in the New Year. - Jay & Maya
Modern Mechanix found from the February, 1930 issue of Modern Mechanics. According to 1930′s scientists, the human body produces enough heat to cook potatoes as long as you put this kitchen contraption on your head. Scientists have learned that our bodies are living machines of the combustion type in which the burning of fuel (food) is accompanied by the consumption of oxygen, liberation of heat energy and production of carbon dioxide as is the case in all combustion engines. Scientists find that the heat from a single [...]
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Jell-O’s Temptations dessert is being marketed to adults and this vending machine has built-in face recognition to check the age of anyone who approaches so if you’re a kid – it says, “NO PUDDING FOR YOU!” We’re not sure what is says but first developed by Intel, the dispenser uses facial data, like the size of your eyes and their distance apart, to figure out how old you are.The device does not take or store photos, but of course does give out pudding. Via Gizmodo and more at USA Today
It’s time to make the waffle cakes! This innovative stovetop griddle from Nordic Ware makes it simple to prepare delectable little waffled pancakes in a flash. The cast-aluminum nonstick griddle heats evenly, yielding crispy golden cakes with deep pockets for toppings. Cast aluminum heats evenly for crispy, golden waffle imprints. Premium nonstick finish ensures easy release and quick cleanup. Riveted cast-stainless-steel stay-cool handle. Makes seven 3″ diam. waffled pancakes. Made in USA. At Nordic Ware Waffled Pancake Pan
This Atomic Digital Wall Clock with Indoor Temperature features self-setting time and date. The clock automatically updates for seasonal time changes where applicable, and the clock with alarm and snooze features time with seconds. It also displays time, date, day, temp on one screen, and the clock can be wall hanging or free standing. We love a good kitchen clock, and we think having the temperature in the kitchen is also key – too hot or too cold can make for a great or bad baking day.
If you’re looking to save on cooking time, and you think you’re turkey cooking efforts could be easier then this Inflatable Turkey looks so delicious you can almost smell the stuffing when you blow it up and impress your guests. Keep the carving knives away, because this bird is strictly for show and made of hot air (so you’ll need to serve something else). It will fit right on the table carving plate as well while you cook a real bird.
Oh mulled wine – we often serve you in cups around the holiday but not this holiday. This designer glassware set comprises a mulled wine jug and four thermal glass mugs. Simply place a tealight candle in the elegant jug’s metal base to keep your mulled wine warm. The stylish glass mugs feature frosted designs and are dual walled to keep wine warm without burning your hands.
The Fresh Traveler by Arian Brekveld allows you to keep your cereal separate from your liquids like milk or yogurt. We love the design, and also think this would work great for coffee and a little snack in the bottom – some chocolate kibble? At Royal VKB Fresh Traveler Stainless steel and Plastic Thermos
The Breville One-Touch Tea Maker makes tea the same way every time, and features at tea basket cycle that Auto Lowers and Lifts tea during brewing. It also has an auto start feature so you can have fresh tea when you wake up, and has a 60 minute Keep Warm feature. The variable temperature control will allow you to make oolong teas to minty teas at the right temperature, and the LCD timer can be used to monitor freshness after brewing.
The Big Boss Rapid wave oven looks a lot like the Nuwave Oven but it’s a bit different. It features triple cooking power: halogen, convection and infrared heat, and roasts, broils, bakes, air frie, grills, boils and steams all of your food to perfection. It features dishwasher safe parts, and cooks and fries without added oil. We like this all in one countertop ovens because they save you time and energy to [...]
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One of the best gifts you can give during the holiday season is hope. Hope for a better world, and yet hope for an upgraded kitchen. Easy Upgrades helps readers solve their most frequent complaints about the spaces in their homes. From chapters on All-in-the-Family Kitchen, The Colorful Kitchen, to The Right Kitchen for You and The Budget [...]
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Emson was sent us their Emson Electric 5Qt Indoor Pressure Smoker, and we have to say right up front we’re impressed. The indoor pressure cooker smoker can cook up to 4-pounds of food at once, and even cold smoke cheeses. For us in the Northeast outdoor smoking ends in October, and indoor smoking? Well we would have never thought such a thing existed until now. And now with the Emson indoor smoker we think our long winter ahead looks smoky and bright. You see the [...]
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Pancakes with syrup and butter are our favorites, but sometimes, pouring syrup on top of your pancakes just isn’t enough. Why? You want to be able to dip them in the syrup. This plate created by designer Jon Wye has a slope and bank to store the syrup right on your plate. The syrup pools together because of the slight slope and stays in a spot for maximum dipping. Set of two costs $45, and given a long term investment in syrup technology you’re belly will thank you for it. Via Gizmodo at Uncommon [...]
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You know – we never think to get a fun corkscrew – just one that works and is touted to do the job. In our experience hiring a Captain like Captain Banana should probably do the job just fine after a few glasses of wine. Designed by Stefano Giovannoni in 2009, the parrot sitting on top of the “captain” turns as you place it over your wine bottle. At A di Alessi Captain Banana Corkscrew
We for one are tired of simple square or round waffles with no interactivity. This design concept of a waffle maker that makes maze filled waffles is pretty interesting. The only problem – once you solve the maze you’ll be pretty bored with these waffles. Via Gizmodiva.com
You can make the same sized cookie every time with this sturdy metal scoop which makes uniformly sized cookies. The OXO soft grip handles absorb pressure when squeezed to release dough, and the 1-1/2 tablespoon scoop of dough yields a 2-3/4-inch cookie. It’s also useful for making small ice cream balls, and is dishwasher-safe to boot. At OXO Good Grips Medium Cookie Scoop
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Dubbed the S5, the Sonos Play 5 All-In-One Wireless Music Player has 5 integrated speakers powered by 5 digital amps for room-filling sound. We think given the control you can do with your iPod or iPhone this makes for a great kitchen radio. You can enjoy unlimited music, wirelessly play iTunes, free Internet radio, Pandora, Napster and more. They’ve even recently updated the Sonos to use Spotify and others. The simple setup and wireless expandability to play different songs in different rooms (you can sync up multiple Sonos boxes for around the [...]
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Don’t you just want to finish the last part of the game while you make a little dinner, or perhaps watch some re-runs of Lassie? We do and this 7-inch widescreen LCD display with built-in ATSC digital TV tuner for high quality viewing is perfect for doing both. It features under-cabinet mounting for clutter-free kitchen counters, and the flip-down display panel saves counter space. There’s even a MP3 Link with stand for [...]
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The Sunbeam Mini Donut Maker allows you to enjoy fresh baked homemade donuts. This mini donut maker without creates mini donuts without frying. It’s uniquely designed to create 7 delicious donuts in under 4 minutes. The warm up & ready lights indicate that the doughnut maker is on and heating, and the cord storage neatly wraps the cord for safe and convenient storage. We can imagine making some small blue Smurf like donuts, and even some Strawberry Shortcake inspired mini donuts as well.
That’s right Amazon.com has an entire week of Black Friday deals instead of just making you wait until Friday. From today November 21 until this Black Friday you can get tons of different deals even in the kitchen. So head on on over and Shop Amazon’s Black Friday Week and get some deals before they’re gone.
You can add a touch of lavender to your drinks with this infused sugar set. You add lavender to this dispenser with some granulated sugar and over a few weeks the lavender’s subtle, gentle and light flavor will be absorbed, without the strong aroma. Once your sugar has been infused with lavender’s delicate flavor you can add it to a host of homemade delights: sorbets, pie fillings, muffins, brownies, cookies, lemonade, hot chocolate, and even cups of tea. Pretty amazing gift idea, and something different for those pure of heart and flavor.
We’ve not seen the wonder that is the Mr. Coffee BVMC-EL1 Cafe Latte Machine for $99, but we surely are seeing it’s wonder now. The Mr. Coffee BVMC-EL1 Cafe Latte Machine makes lattes and hot chocolate drinks with 20 recipes included. It has a 24-ounce capacity to serve more than one drink at a time, and you can save money by making lattes at home instead of leading coffeehouse chains.
That’s right the Kindle Fire is finally shipping, and we think Amazon’s answer to the iPad is the touch pad for your kitchen. Why? Well the price and the size makes it take less room and less of your money for a kitchen computer. Also the content and amount of access to it stored in the cloud make it desirable when it falls into a batch of cookie batter to lose all of your purchases. We welcome the new Kindle Fire and think this is the [...]
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It’s been about 3 years since our last toaster oven upgrade, and we think it’s about time we upgrade our toaster again. The Cuisinart Custom Classic Toaster Oven Broiler has 1800 Watts to toast, bagel, bake and broil with a full size interior holds that can hold an 11 inch pizza and 6 slices of toast. We’re not sure it can hold an entire 3-4lb chicken but we have a rotisserie for that now. Features include: Stainless steel front with [...]
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The Blacktop 360 grill includes all the cooking surfaces you’ll need to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Teh grilling surface surrounds a hidden 20 oz. capacity deep fat fryer. At $240 it’s not cheap but it delivers all of your meals on many surfaces. Via Gizmodo
This Hotpoint Electronic Toy Stove Cooker is a direct replica of a real Hotpoint Stove, and it includes a selection of pans and oven trays and play food. It has glowing ceramic hobs, and there’s even an illuminated grill and oven. It also features realistic grilling and cooking sounds. You can also get other appliances and pieces to go with it to make an entire home kitchen set.
At Hotpoint Electronic Toy Stove Cooker
The Bertazzoni Master Series Pro-Style Gas Range is gorgeous in design, and exceptional in functionality. The range can be lit with a match if you don’t have power, and the oven has one safety feature which is very nice, the door never gets hot. The top of the range features a flat surface so moving pots and pans around is never an issue. We love the stainless steel design here because it truly feels and looks flat and inviting yet very clean in the design of the edges.
We love a good poached egg, and this skillet will make 5 at a time. The skillet measures 10 inches/25.5cm diameter and features a stay cool handle. The set includes 5 removable egg poacher cups and a tempered glass vented lid, and the entire skillet is made of stainless steel. If you’ve never used a skillet egg poacher then you’re in for a treat. This makes poaching eggs so simple, and you can also make a bunch for a brunch [...]
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