Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 10th, 2010 No Comments »
We’re pretty big fans of something different in a coffee mug, and this integration of a chalkboard middle fits the bill. You can leave notes on either the mug or jug, and it’ll be beneficial for learning kids to practice their alphabet or spellings right on their drink. Via Gizmodiva at Swiss Miss
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Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 9th, 2010 No Comments »
Marking the return of one of America’s most historic brands, a new line of home appliances has been unveiled under the venerable Bendix name. Bendix Home Appliances invented the first front-loading washer in 1937. A predecessor to today’s high efficiency front-loading washing machines, by the 1950s, Bendix was the top selling washer in the United States. Other home appliances followed, including a line of Bendix televisions and refrigerators. Beginning February 3, 2010 with a selection of highly efficient washers, dryers and washer dryer combinations, the new Bendix line will be available online at BendixAppliances.com and through select U.S. dealers and distributors. Large capacity washers and dryers are also slated for release in later 2010.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 23rd, 2010 No Comments »
We recently became aware of one thing in our kitchen - a hurting lower back after chopping and cutting for hours on end. We pretty sure a perfect height meets cutting experience would help our ailing back. So off we set to find an adjustable or even better height cutting board and we found WP. WP offers cutting boards in a variety of thicknesses and heights to allow you to adjust your working height to one that is comfortable for you AND a specific task. They can also build kitchen islands and carts that are taller than standard. At Help for cooks who don’t find standard counter height comfortable
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Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 17th, 2010 No Comments »
This silicone spatula works as both a spatula for spreading and a spoon for holding batter or sauce. The silicone is heat resistant to 480º F. It comes in a set of two. At 10″ Silicone Spoontula
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Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 5th, 2010 No Comments »
The Demy is a recipe reader and digital library which comes with a touchscreen, splash resistant casing, built-in timers and converters and access to an online recipe archive of over 100,000 dishes. Priced at around $299.95 , you add your recipes using an online web site, or adding recipes other demy users have submitted. Kitchen-safe touchscreen recipe reader that holds your personal recipe collection in one compact device 7-inch touchscreen with an intuitive graphical navigation interface, adjustable font size Comes pre-loaded with 250 recipes; can store up to 2500 recipes Accesses recipes saved to Key Ingredient web site; syncs via included USB cable conneced to PC Splash-resistant design and sturdy plastic exterior can be cleaned with damp cloth The Demy is powered by keyingredient.com, a site for you to find, create, share and collect your recipes. Membership is free and getting started is easy. Once you have a keyingredient.com account, you can use recipes from the Key Ingredient site or use your own recipes by typing them in or by sending your hard copy recipes to be transcribed for you using scanmyrecipes.com. Via The Red Ferret Journal at Demy - The Kitchen Safe Recipe Reader
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 28th, 2010 No Comments »
New York Times guest blogger Paula Crossfield relies on her pressure cooker to make everything from soup to risotto, and says she regularly marvels at the better flavor this method of cooking produces. The key to pressure cooking is in the liquid you add to your grains, beans, veggies and meat. Liquids heat fast, and the steam produced helps build pressure in the sealed pot, quickly tenderizing the fibers of the food inside. The result of that contained cooking holds other surprises: intense flavor, and more nutrients maintained in the food.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 4th, 2009 No Comments »
According to an article at Remodel.net , Sears will become the sole national retailer of Jenn-Air appliances after the new year, supplanting existing distribution deals between the super-premium Whirlpool brand and Lowe’s and The Home Depot. Sears, the nation’s No. 1 appliance retailer, said it will introduce 17 Jenn-Air refrigerators, dishwashers and cooking products by mid-month at 255 of its largest stores. Jenn-Air will continue to be available to independent dealers and regional chains. This presents Sears with a prestige kitchen collection just as consumers begin planning their holiday entertaining.
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 28th, 2009 No Comments »
Name of Product: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30” Gas Ranges Units: About 900 Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga. Hazard: An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range’s oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received four reports of incidents involving carbon monoxide being released from the recalled gas range. No injuries have been reported. Description: The following Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO 30” free-standing gas range model and serial numbers are included in this recall. For Electrolux ICON, the model and serial numbers are located on the back of the range. For the Kenmore PRO, the model and serial numbers are located near the base of the range just below the bottom right portion of the oven door and also on the back of the range
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Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 16th, 2009 No Comments »
This puts a modern spin on the old honey jar. The sleek jar includes a honey spoon made out of silicone, so the honey won’t stick to the spoon, making it easy to drizzle over food or in your tea. At Honey Jar w/ Silicone Spoon
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Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 9th, 2009 No Comments »
There is nothing better than roasted chicken and this roasting pan looks amazing. It includes a detachable suspension arm that will hold the chicken above the pan’s surface. The chicken will roast evenly and the juices will drip into the vegetables at the bottom of the pan. The arm also has a reservoir at the tip that can be filled with beer or other flavor infusers. At All-Clad Ultimate Chicken Roaster
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