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January was another cool but amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions – filled with kitchen gadgets, grilling, and other kitchen wonders like the new. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Bowls
Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set – Classic Pyrex Bowls
Cutting Boards
Compact Herb Chopper
Espresso Machines
Handpresso HPWILD Wild 16-Bar Hand-Pump Espresso Machine
Grilling
Steak [...]
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This is an interesting gadget for grilling – a Barbecue Hand Crank Fire Air Blower for any grilling situation. This is a hand powered, cranked, BBQ Bellow so you don’t have to blow to get things started to get the smoke and flavor moving around the grill. The unit produces a steady and regulated air flow no matter how fast or hard you crank the handle. A steady supply of oxygen is most effective in helping you get the most [...]
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I don’t like mushrooms, so I won’t be using this. But for all you mushroom lovers, this gadget slices fresh mushrooms. You simply hold the slicer over the mushroom and push down. The container holds them for easy transfer to a pan or bowl. It also works on small fruits and vegetables.
At Mushroom Slicer


Happy New Year! December was another cool but amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions – filled with kitchen gadgets, grilling, and other kitchen wonders like the new. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
General News
Zombie Toast – Bring Out the Zombie Rye Please
Grilling
George Foreman GGR50B Indoor/Outdoor Grill
Kitchen Gadgets
Silicone Steam Pod, Silicone Cooking Bag, [...]
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Oh – did you remember to behead your bread before putting it into the bread box? If not – you’re going to have to deal with some Zombie Toast. This toast in particular is actually just a harmless Etsy creation, but it shows you what can happen if toast is left unchecked. You can purchase your own zombie toast for $13.
Via Foolish Gadgets at Etsy



This rather cool gadget for making healthier burgers makes the fat go to the sides of the Burger Buddy instead of straight to your system. The Burger Buddy removes up to 50% of the fat from cooked hamburgers, and it retains that all-beef taste. It even works with boneless fatty meats like sausages.
At The Burger Buddy Fat Reducer



Baby food is expensive, and there’s the other bit of not knowing exactly what’s in there. The Beaba Babycook is a one-of-a-kind, patented compact countertop appliance that functions as a steamer, blender, warmer and defroster to prepare fresh, healthy meals for baby – thus you can now make your own baby food.
It starts by steam cooking vegetables, fruits and meats in less than 15 minutes, while preserver their vitamins and flavors. It then purees and blends them to the desired consistency. Parents can also use the Babycook to quickly reheat or defrost precooked [...]
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November was another cool but amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions – filled with kitchen gadgets, grilling, and other kitchen wonders like the new. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers for visiting us each day, and you can also follow us now on Facebook and Twitter.
Also, check out our 2009 Kitchen Contraptions Holiday Gift Guide for shopping ideas this holiday season.
Baking
Wilton Nonstick Christmas [...]
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The QOOQ is a kitchen computer and it comes with 10 recipes from chefs on video, and you might as well know up front – currently it’s in French only. QOOQ also can connect to the internet over the Ethernet or Wifi, and you can even subscribe to monthly updates for more recipes on video. There is also a meal planner and a shopping list maker that will also help before the [...]
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Easily add powdered sugar, cinnamon, or nutmeg on cakes, French toast, or drinks with this sifter spoon. It is stainless steel and has a curved handle to make it easy to hold.
At Powdered Sugar Sifter Spoon



Safe Slice helps you safely grip and chop fruits, vegetables, and other food, keeping your fingers out of harm’s way. Soft finger grips provide comfort while you hold food and solid protective shield keeps your fingers protected from the blade. Given how many times a year we get ourselves, it’s nice to have a gadget that could prevent slicing off our fingers.
Via bookofjoe at Safe Slice



What’s not to like about a giant Pastasaurus? Well what if they decide to mess up all of your pasta dishes instead of serving them? Made from plastic, you can pick up this 13″ serving tool for $7.99. It’s ergonomically designed handle and pasta-snaring teeth work together to make it a lean, mean, spaghetti-serving machine. It’s total prehistoric pasta serving perfection!
Via Foolish Gadgets at Perpetual Kid


Photos by Rich Hein/Sun-Times
We’re always looking for a great article and advice on what to tell first time kitchen owners to put in their kitchen. What knives do you really need? What pots and pans will give your friends kitchen envy? Well this article at the Chicago Sun Times does the trick and provides insights into these and other questions of kitchen stocking.
Some highlights include:
Knives: A chef’s knife, a paring knife, a boning or utility [...]
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We love things in the kitchen that add instead of subtract to the food being eaten, and these Toast Tattoos fit the bill. You can express your love or send a birthday wish with the undeniable romantic appeal of toast. Just press this plastic I Love You or Happy Birthday message with the Toast Tattoos into a piece of bread, then put your bread in the toaster on a dark setting. The resulting toast will be emblazoned with the proclamation of your infatuation or your birthday wish. We think long term the “I love you” will [...]
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Looking to stop the aging process in your precious bottle of just opened expensive wine? Look no further than the Genie Bottle Stopper. You can now officially wish upon this stopper to keep your wine fresh. This Genie appears in times of great drink saving need and sits arms crossed in your bottle, warding off any pesky drink thieves as well.
The Genie in a Bottle Stopper:
fits most shapes and sizes of bottles is made of durable & washable silicone rubber features a funky tattoo on the back that says “Genie” Measures 4″ H & 2″ W.
Via Foolish Gadgets at [...]
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The Vera is a techie kettle with features like special electronic control for all functions to achieve desired temperature (between 45 and 100°C) and ensures a uniform heating and optimal for the preparation of each hot beverage. The cool feature is the screen embedded in the handle. It displays a clock that shows current time. It also includes a self-timer that sets and regulates the activation of the kettle and can be easily programmed to be ready in time for the coffee and tea breaks.
The 360°connection to the base, permits easy use from any position. The display is equipped with a protective [...]
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August was another amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions – filled with kitchen gadgets, grilling, and other kitchen wonders. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers, and we hope to do some giveaways soon. You can also follow us now on Facebook and Twitter.
Coffee Makers
The Coffee Hourglass Brewer – Brew Cold and Slow Sanyo SAC-MST6 Coffee/Tea Maker with Built-In Grinder Keurig Platinum B70 Ultra [...]
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How about sinking a few forks with candles into your birthday cake instead of LAME older candles. Right after you make your birthday wish (which is most likely a wish to eat said cake) you can grab a candle and start chowing. Each kit includes 12 white fork candle holders along with 12 candles that fit into the forks. You can purchase the set for £8.00 or about .
Via Foolish Gadgets



Seriously – where was all this cool Star Wars stuff when I was a wee lad? Now you can eat everything in your life with mini-lightsabers, and with each subsequent meal – your force power will double. These won’t be out until 2010, but you can preorder them on the Japan version of Amazon for ¥960 or about .
Via Foolish Gadgets


July was another amazing month of Kitchen Contraptions – filled with kitchen gadgets, grilling, and other kitchen wonders. We had our first ever video reviews EatSmart Precision Pro – Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale and Firewire Skewers Flexible Grilling Skewers. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers, and we hope to do some giveaways soon. You can also follow us now on Facebook and Twitter.
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Having children means having a lot of half eaten fruit around. This gadget slips over a cut apple to keep it fresh longer. The unused portion of fruit is covered to keep air, dirt, and other elements off your food. There are also savers for lemons, onions, and tomatoes.
At Apple Saver by Evriholder

Need an easy way to make lemon or lime wedges? This gadget slices citrus fruits into six wedges.
At Citrus Wedger


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