Kitchen

January 2010 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions

round-up_kc.jpgJanuary was another cool but amazing month of Contraptions – filled with , 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

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Barbecue Hand Crank Fire Air Blower

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This is an interesting for grilling – a Hand Crank Fire Air Blower for any grilling situation. This is a hand powered, cranked, 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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Mushroom Slicer – Hold and Slice Mushrooms

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I don’t like mushrooms, so I won’t be using this. But for all you mushroom lovers, this slices fresh mushrooms. You simply hold the slicer over the mushroom and push down. The container holds them for easy transfer to a or bowl. It also works on small fruits and vegetables.

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December 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions

round-up_kc.jpgHappy New Year! December was another cool but amazing month of Contraptions – filled with , 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

Silicone Steam Pod, Silicone Cooking Bag, [...]

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Zombie Toast – Bring Out the Zombie Rye Please

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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

The Burger Buddy Fat Reducer – Burgers Now Healthier

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This rather cool 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.

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PBeaba BabyCook – Make Your Own Babyfood and Save Money

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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 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 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions

round-up_kc.jpgNovember was another cool but amazing month of Contraptions – filled with , 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 ideas this holiday season.

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October 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions

round-up_kc.jpgOctober was another amazing month of Contraptions – filled with , grilling, and other kitchen wonders like the new QOOQ – Recipe and Kitchen Computer. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers. You can also follow us now on Facebook and Twitter.

Tilting Cake Turntable Wilton 101 Cookie Cutter Set

Cutting Boards

Instant Counter, Glass Cutting Surface

General News

Ramen Spoon and Fork How to: What Do [...]

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QOOQ – Recipe and Kitchen Computer

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The QOOQ is a computer and it comes with 10 recipes from chefs on video, and you might as well know up front – currently it’s in 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 list maker that will also help before the

Powdered Sugar Sifter Spoon

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Easily add powdered sugar, cinnamon, or nutmeg on cakes, toast, or drinks with this sifter spoon. It is and has a curved handle to make it easy to hold.

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Safe Slice – Never Cut Your Hand Again Chopping Vegetables

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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 that could prevent slicing off our fingers.

Via bookofjoe at Safe Slice

Pastasaurus Pasta Server

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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

September 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions

round-up_kc.jpgSeptember was another amazing month of Contraptions – filled with , grilling, and other kitchen wonders. Thanks again to all of our loyal readers. You can also follow us now on Facebook and Twitter.

Bread Machines

Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme Bread Machine – Makes Cake Too

Coffee Makers

Voice Interactive Coffee Machine – Talk Your Way to Good Coffee

Kitchen

Jaccard Veggie Peeler – Built In Chamber Catches Peelings Kuhn [...]

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How to: What Do You Buy and Stock in Your First Kitchen

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We’re always looking for a great article and advice on what to tell first time owners to put in their . What knives do you really need? What pots and 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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Toast Tattoos – Etch That Toast

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We love things in the 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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Genie Bottle Stopper

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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.

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Bugatti Vera Kettle – Tea Kettle with LCD Display

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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 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions

round-up_kc.jpgAugust was another amazing month of Contraptions – filled with , grilling, and other 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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Light Bites – Candles Are Forks Too You Know

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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 .

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Lightsaber Chopsticks – Use The Force To Eat Sushi

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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 .

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July 2009 Monthly Round-Up for Kitchen Contraptions

round-up_kc.jpgJuly was another amazing month of Contraptions – filled with , grilling, and other 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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Apple Saver by Evriholder

organizeeverything1_2063_384453641-thumb-325x325Having children means having a lot of half eaten fruit around. This 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.

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Citrus Wedger

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

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