The first week we did not have anyone comment on the peelers but the second week we had 3 comments!!! The winners are MaryBeth Mastrodonato and Michelle Butler. Congrats!!! I think we are going to run another contest. Going to look around to see what cool stuff we have to give away!
OK, that title pun was overdone. But these two products will help you ensure that you can cook healthy eggs perfectly every time.
Poaching eggs can be a little hard to master for some — we’ve seen eggs dropped in at the wrong time that turned into shrapnel the minute they hit the water. But a poached egg has many of the flavor and texture qualities we love about a good fried egg … without the grease. So it’s worth your while to make them a part of your repertoire.
The easiest way to do this? Poach Pods!
No, these are not some alien invention out to steal your breakfast. They’re handy little silicone cups that go right into the water and cradle your eggs until they’re all yummy. Just crack your egg right into the pod, and then put the whole shebang into a pot of boiling water. When it’s done cooking, the perfectly shaped egg (no rough edges here) will slip out of the pod easily without leaving eggy residue behind. And they’re dishwasher safe.
We’ve talked boiled eggs before. But now that you’ve practiced and mastered your technique, why not make it even easier?
The Egg N Time combines two, two, TWO tools in one, taking some of the gathering-and-preparing work out of the egg boiling process. This device features a flower-shaped base that sits in the pot and cradles your eggshells as they boil. Set the integrated timer, and you’re good to go. When your eggs are done, you can just lift the entire apparatus out of the pot and place it in a sink or large bowl full of cool water.
Yep … Two kitchen tools egg-straordinaire.
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LHTC is bringing fondue back. So get out your tie-dyed caftan and put an album on the turntable – it’s time to cook funky.
A fondue dinner party combines the best parts of an early Autumn bonfire – food on sticks, the warmth of an open flame, the company of friends – with the best parts of eating inside, like not having to keep bugs out of your eyes and sitting on real chairs.
Add in the joys of all things melted (think about it – cheese, chocolate – so many good things are best served in a dipping capacity), and you have the perfect recipe for a super groovy time.
Fondue equipment runs the gamut from small and inexpensive (The Chantal Fun Fondue set - pictured above - is great for a stay-at-home date and uses a tea candle for heat) to hot and heavy-duty (This Chantal 5-Function Fondue extravaganza comes with everything you’ll ever need for family fondue night, including six stainless forks, a 2-qt. pot and a spatter guard.) And with the necessary adult supervision, it’s a wonderful way to get kids (and some grownups) excited about a family dinner. You can even use it to dip broccoli and other vegetables as a side dish while still serving the things you usually cook.
Fondue deserves a second chance. It’s not at all difficult, it can be very economical, and it’s undeniably fun and full of flavor options.
Unlike those polyester pants, it makes you seem retro in a cool way. What’s not to like?
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Corn is a simple side dish and a great addition to salads, quesadillas, salsas, soups, and vegetable medleys. Put the canned corn down and go back to fresh corn on the cob! The Kuhn Rikon Corn Zipper has a stainless steel blade that easily zips the kernels off the cob for any of your favorite recipes.
Pineapple is delightful, but it takes more time to cut up than to eat it. VacuVin’s Pineapple Easy Slicer will peel, core and slice a pineapple in no time! The slicer also leaves you a perfect pineapple shell to use as a vase, a cup for tropical beverages or a fruit bowl.
Trying to slice and julienne vegetables uniformly takes a lot of time and effort with a knife. The OXO Mandoline makes the job quick and easy. Slice, julienne, and make crinkle or waffle cuts.
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Here is a great way to get in on induction cooking without having to redo any part of your kitchen!
This multi-use kitchen appliance makes life happier and healthier. The Cuisinart Griddler can can be used as a panini press or a contact grill, OR open it up to use it as a double open grill or griddle. The grill/griddle plates are nonstick and remove easily for cleaning. While cooking, the grease will drain away for healthier eating. There are two temperature control buttons for grill or griddle use.
Make pancakes and eggs for breakfast, sanwiches for lunch and grilled chicken or salmon for dinner. Make life easier with the Griddler.
Summer is quickly coming to an end, but there is still time for grilling! Here’s a great product to help you experiment at the grill and achieve delicious results.
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Easily access and store your knives with this stylish knife block. The Messermeister Magnabloc is slot-free and made of beech wood. The strong magnets inside securely hold 10 of your knives or a combination of knives, honing steel, tongs and scissors. Place the knives anywhere you like on the block and slide up to remove. There is very little friction, which prevents your knives from dulling. The block is hygienic and very easy to clean.
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BeaterBlade
None of your ingredients will feel left out when you use this blade. It continuously scrapes the sides of the mixing bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated thoroughly. It even gets the dimple at the bottom of the bowl!
This blade can cut your mixing time in half, and you’ll be impressed by the clean bowl after you have poured out the batter.
Specifically developed for cakes, cookies, quick breads, savory dishes, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, BeaterBlade is made for KitchenAid®, CuisinartTM, Viking®, and Kenwood® stand mixers.
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Marinate, Bake, Serve and Store in One Dish!
Chantal Make & Take is great bakeware to help stock your kitchen whether you are making dinners for your family, entertaining or going to a potluck. Take the dish right from the oven to the table. Cover it will the lid and place it in the fridge or the freezer for later.
The dish and lid are made of ceramic. The lid has a silicone gasket to fit tightly on the dish for successful transporting and storing. Use a permanent marker to write on the lid, and it comes off easily with warm, soapy water. The lid, like the dish, is oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. It’s eco-friendly too!
The round casserole comes in three sizes, 3-cup, 1¾-quart and 3½-quart, and there in an 8-inch square baker too.
