Having made a few cherry pies in our day with pit removal being a pain, it’s nice to find this pit remover from Oxo. The Splatter Shield protects your work area from juices and removes for cleaning. The sturdy, die-cast zinc construction removes pits with ease by pushing the pit right out the bottom. The generous cherry holder accommodates large cherries like Bing and Rainier, and is recessed to secure smaller varieties. And if you’re worried about having this in the kitchen with kids - it locks closed for convenient storage and safety.
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The newly introduced Frigidaire appliance line received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s prestigious 2010 ENERGY STAR award for Excellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion. The award specifically recognizes the brand’s Swap and Save Energy Conservation Program. The Swap and Save program was designed to educate consumers on the energy and monetary benefits realized by trading in their old appliances for new Frigidaire ENERGY STAR qualified appliances. Most recently, Frigidaire announced “Paid to Upgrade”, which was created to add additional value to consumers on top of the $300m State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program. “As a proud ENERGY STAR partner, Frigidaire is committed to helping our customers save money and increase energy efficiency in their homes,” said Marty O’Gorman, General Manager for Frigidaire. “That’s why our new line of appliances offers a range of energy efficiencies along with innovative features that minimize energy and water consumption. We’re proud to offer appliances that save consumers considerable amounts of energy and water – from washers that use up to 82% less energy and 60% less water to dishwashers that use at least 41% less energy and 40% less water than was used just 10 years ago.” Frigidaire recently launched 250 new kitchen and laundry appliances designed with easy-to-use time-, money- and energy-saving features. The new collections are ENERGY STAR qualified, where applicable, and offer a wide variety of stylish appliances that are from 10% to 80% more energy-efficient than non-ENERGY STAR qualified appliances. Related Reading:
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The Transfer Cutting Board from Chris and Ruby makes the age old problem of moving your cut foods from the cutting board to the plate a bit easier. The cutting board has a round cutout for plates and is raised up slightly allowing the plate to slide right under for food transfer. We’d like to see have an adjustable set of feet underneath the cutting board to allow for larger bowls, salads, and other things besides plates, as we usually transfer to the final place or smaller prep bowls. Via CraziestGadgets.com
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We really like this 15-bar pump-driven espresso machine with durable stainless-steel boiler, that features 2 thermostats for separately controlling water and steam pressure. It also has a self-priming operation; accommodates E.S.E. pods and ground espresso. The adjustable swivel jet frother looks like it will whip up a nice latte, and the removable 35-ounce water tank is large enough to reduce trips to the faucet. Measures 7-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 11-1/8 inches; 1-year warranty At DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Maker
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Forget about eating healthy. Lets talk about eating fried foods. This deep fryer can cook over 2 pounds of food at the time. The dial adjusts temperature settings from 300°F to 375°F and LED .ights up when oil reaches the proper temperature. There is also a 30 minute dial timer, and it comes with a fry basket. At Krups High Performance Deep Fryer
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This 10.6-inch copper bowl is made for beating egg whites. Yep - just egg whites. Why? Copper material interacts with egg proteins to produce fluffy, high-rise whites if you use well - a copper egg bowl.
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We’re always looking out for a really well reviewed rice cooker, and this Sanyo has the stars. This micro-computerized cooker makes up to 10 cups of cooked rice, and also functions as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, and steamer. We like multi-function appliances, and getting a bit of all of them into one is going to save counter space. It also has a nonstick inner pot, and 1-touch cooking options including a 24-hour timer. measuring cup, spatula, and manual with recipes are included with this rice cooker and steamer. At Sanyo ECJ-PX50S 5-Cup Micro-Computerized Pressure Rice Cooker and Steamer
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We’ve been looking into different types of stainless-steel cookware sets, and we think this set has a little bit of it all. The set includes 1-1/2- and 3-quart covered saucepans; 8- and 10-inch open skillets; 3-1/2-quart covered saute pan; 8-quart covered stockpot; steamer insert with lid for 3-quart pan. Other features include: Tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel construction with aluminum core; brushed exterior, mirror-finish interior Solid 18/10 stainless-steel handles stay cool on stovetop; riveted for strength Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lid seals in nutrients; oven-safe to 500 degrees F Dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty At Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless-Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set
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Miele has announced that all of its dishwashers, clothes washers and refrigerators/freezers qualify for the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP). According to the Department of Energy, the stimulus bill will offer $300 million in rebates on Energy Star-qualified appliances in hopes that the program will further stimulate the economy by reducing energy bills. Miele’s entire Independence series is Energy Star-qualified, including the line’s refrigerators, which traditionally are one of the most energy-hungry appliances in the home. The refrigerators use high-performance dual compressors, improved insulation and more precise temperature and defrost technology to boost efficiency. “Achieving a greener refrigerator that complied with Energy Star was a design goal when we developed the Independence Series,” stated Matthew Kueny, senior product manager for Miele. “Our proprietary technology and quality standards have helped us redefine just how much energy a refrigerator could save–far more than an average refrigerator–or even an average Energy Star model.” Going forward, Miele engineers are looking to develop technology that will enable appliances to work more intelligently with the emerging infrastructure of the Smart Grid. These advancements are intended to deliver further economic and environmental benefits to consumers.
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At just $17.95, the Finger tongs are silicone cooking tongs you wear on your hand, making it look like a giant puppet. The finger tong slides on to either your right or left hand and gives precise control when flipping food, turning sausage, stir-frying, etc. Tongs are 7 in length and are dishwasher safe. At bookofjoe at Finger Tongs
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