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Gourmet Merchandise

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Coeur a la Crème Molds

Translated as "heart of cream," this beautiful molded desert is the perfect choice for Valentine's Day. Not only is it quick and simple to make, but when it's topped with fresh red berries, it creates a romantic finale for a lover's feast. This classic desert originated in the French countryside. The first molds were simple baskets, lined with cheesecloth so the whey could drip through, leaving only the delicious "heart" of the cream.

Individual size - $3.99

Large size - $9.99

Nutri-Weigh Dietary Computer Scale

The manufacturer says this scale is ideal “when a healthy weight is the lifestyle of choice.”  With the Nutri-Weigh, at least you know the consequences of your choice; it analyzes the nutritional content of food by portion size.  That means calories, protein, carbs, sugars, fat, fiber, sodium, and cholesterol are all printed out for you on a large LCD screen. Now you can record daily food intake, set dietary goals, and then review your progress, whether you’re watching your waist or safeguarding your heart.  The 10-year warranty means this scale can handle many years of New Year’s resolutions, while the two-user memory means at least you’ll have some company.

Dietary Scale - $99.99

Microplane Adjustable Slicer

This just in - for Microplane’s many devotees.  The new hand-held utensil allows you to adjust the thickness of your slices, as you turn out precise lengths of cheeses, vegetables and fruits.  The V-shaped blade is ultra-sharp, and the non-slip feet give added stability while the soft, ergonomic handle is easy to hold.  From paper-thin Asiago to salad-ready cukes, you are always in control.  And your fingers are always safe.

Microplane Adjustable Slicer - $39.99

Avocado Masher

It may look like a baby's toy, but this soft, easy-grip masher helps you prepare delicious guacamole in a flash.  Makes you wonder why they call its color "cilantro" instead of "avocado."  No matter -- just bring on the corn chips.

Avocado Masher - $13.99

FoldTuk Bakeware

You may have as much fun playing with this innovative new product as you do cooking with it.  Billed as "5 in 1," FoldTuk goes in the oven and the microwave, works as a serving dish and a storage container, and most ingeniously of all, collapses to save space. Available with either a red or slate gray rim, the bakeware is airtight, dishwasher-safe, and quick to heat up or cool down.  Perfect for the crowded urban kitchen, camping backpack, or tiny boat galley

FoldTuk Bakeware - 4-cup size - $13.99

FoldTuk Bakeware - 6-cup size - $19.99

Melon and Pineapple Cutter

Such a simple concept, such a time-saving tool.  Now you can section cantaloupe, honeydew and pineapple with one simple motion.  The sharp, stainless steel blades make you look like a pro, while the pretty, evenly cut fruit slices look like they came right out of a magazine spread.

Melon and Pineapple Cutter - $21.00

Cupcake Decorating Stencil

Here’s a neat trick.  Save calories by substituting a dusting of powdered sugar for a blanket of frosting - all without sacrificing eye appeal.  Using our clever, stainless steel stencil, you can finish off cakes, cupcakes or other baked goods with pretty designs.  Try the heart on red velvet cake for Valentine’s Day or the flower on lemon cupcakes to herald the coming of spring

Cupcake Decorating Stencil- $9.99

Electric Garlic Roaster

No wonder you don’t bother with roasted garlic.  It takes an hour or more to roast even one clove in the oven -- a terrible waste of time and energy.  What you need is this efficient, stainless steel garlic roaster, which gives you mellow, nutty-flavored cloves in less than 30 minutes.  And clean-up is a breeze with the non-stick surface.  Bring on the garlic-smashed mashed potatoes!

Electric Garlic Roaster - $59.99

Tea Cake and Candy Mold

Prepare professional-looking candies or mini tea cakes with this clever Nordic Ware pan. Made of heavy, cast iron aluminum, the non-stick pan features thirty differently-shaped cavities indented with various swirly-topped designs. Whether you use this pan for molding candy or baking bite-size cakes, you’ll find it indispensible for creating picture-perfect treats.

Tea Cake and Candy Mold - $32.00

Cocoa Latte Machine

Celebrate the winter with frothy, delicious hot drinks. This ingenious little machine automatically heats, whips and mixes instant cocoa, coffee and tea into fancy, cafe-style drinks. The 32-oz. container has a twist-and-lock lid, and the non-stick heating surface is easy to clean. An automatic shut-off ensures your drinks won’t be overheated. Cocoa Latte is the perfect kitchen helper to have on hand when unexpected company comes to the door.

Cocoa Latte Machine - $39.99

Fiddlebow Knife

As bread lovers know, the Fiddlebow knife cuts a perfect slice. The adjustable knife allows you to vary the thickness of the cut, so you can produce a generous thick slab of oatmeal bread to slather with marmalade, or a delicate thin slice of white bread to top with fresh watercress.

Fiddlebow Knife - $26.99

Oil Wand

Forget that unwieldy big can of olive oil sitting in your pantry.  This clever little basting brush rests in its own clear base to give your kitchen instant élan.  Just fill it with your favorite olive oil and keep it stove-side for sautéing and basting.  The dripless valve prevents spillage, and the silicone brush is heat-resistant.

Oil Wand - $11.99

Steakhouse Burger Press

Elizabeth Karmel, creator of this hamburger press, is proud of its ability to “eliminate the swollen belly burger forever.”  (We assume no pun is intended.) When you press the pusher plate into the meat, it imprints a “thumbprint” in the top of the hamburger.  As your burger cooks and expands, the hole made by the thumbprint flattens out, and -- you guessed it – eliminates that unsightly swollen belly burger.  Use this press to turn out perfectly shaped patties, ranging from junior-sized quarter-pounders to Chicago Steakhouse-generous, three-quarter pound beefy burgers.  Listen to Ms. Karmel, author of Taming the Flame, and you too can become a famous Burger King, right in your own backyard.

Burger Press - $22.99

Rotary Garlic Slicer

This nifty little tool wins the prize for simple design coupled with dependable performance.  No matter how much garlic your recipe calls for, its sharp, stainless steel blades cut perfect, consistent slices.  When it comes time to clean up, just remove the handle and put the entire slicer into the dishwasher.

Rotary Garlic Slicer - $13.99

Cuisinart Electric Knife

Slice the bread, then carve the turkey.  Use Cuisinart’s new high-performance, versatile electric knife to work magic in the kitchen.  The powerful motor and stainless steel blades perform equally well on meats, breads and vegetables.  This handsome set comes with two blades in a wood block storage tray, complete with instruction book and limited three-year warranty.  Let us now say grace.

Cuisinart Electric Knife - $59.99

Stainless Steel Muddler

If you’re tempted to laugh at the name, maybe you’re not familiar with mojitos either.  But you can’t mix an icy rum mojito without first crushing fresh mint and sugar in a tall, thin glass.  And there’s nothing better for mixing than a muddler.  Ours is a sleek 8” of pure stainless steel, with a rubber tip to provide gentle strength.  Also perfect for crushing fruit, if you prefer old-fashioneds.

Stainless Steel Muddler - $10.99

Peppermate

Back at last -- the slim, efficient pepper grinder which easily adjusts from fine to super-coarse grains.  Peppermate was one of the first products in our store when we opened in  1974, and it’s always had a loyal following.  Unfortunately we had to discontinue it when the manufacturer briefly moved production to Taiwan and reliability declined.  But we are happy to announce that Peppermate is back once more – in perfect working order. It features a snap-off top, clear base, black or white exterior, and a durable ceramic grinding mechanism.  Get yours in time to prepare for a delicious summer season of barbecue rubs, seasonings and marinades.

Peppermate - $35.00

Corn Holders

Sure, you’ve got corn holders, but can you insert them before you cook the corn?  Not likely – before polypropylene appeared in on the culinary scene.  Now you can fit each ear of corn with its own two skewers, pop it in the microwave or a pot of boiling water, and it emerges cooked and ready to eat.  The heat-resistant holders come in four colors and snap together in a tower for easy storage in your kitchen drawer.

Corn Holders - $5.99 for a set of 8

Fryer's Friend

This good-looking grease keeper is a step up from the old can used in so many kitchens. Made of durable stainless steel with an easy-grip handle, the 4-cup holder has a pour spout, lid, and fine mesh strainer.  So whether you’re recycling oil from your French fries or grease from your bacon, you can keep it clean and covered in this shiny kitchen container.

Fryer's Friend - $14.99

The Artful Cupcake by Marcianne Miller

It’s 2007, not 1957, but cupcakes are all the rage again.  Margaret Doyle says they fly off her Espresso-A-Go-Go cart.  Melissa Christian, Richmond caterer and food consultant, says she immediately returned a previously purchased cupcake book when she discovered this pretty little hardback.  Subtitled “Baking and Decorating Delicious Indulgences,” Miller’s book will amaze those who made cupcakes the Betty Crocker way.  Here are 36 recipes for upscale cupcakes so elaborate the cookbook calls them “projects.”  The emphasis is really on decoration. Think butterflies with sugar wings, chocolate modeling clay, and white chocolate roses painted with petal dust.  But perhaps the most fun of all is an obvious editing mistake – wherein Miller says to slice off the top of a cupcake, eat it, and then frost it!

The Artful Cupcake - $17.95

Deep Springform Pans

These generous pans hold almost a third more dessert than a standard springform pan.  Flat-bottomed and sturdy, they’re made of tin-plated steel.  Not only will this versatile pan turn out an impressive cheesecake, but it’s ideal for everything from a sophisticated Italian panettone to a child’s birthday ice cream cake.

7" Diameter - $8.99

8 3/4 " Diameter - $9.99

9 1/2 " Diameter - $10.99

Lemon, Lime and Onion Holders

For those times when you’re left with half a lemon or lime – or worse than that, a smelly onion – you need these nifty storage containers.  Designed to look like the onion or fruit that’s inside, these bright-colored plastic holders will never be lost and forgotten in the back of the refrigerator.  The two sides attach by twist lock, so they are completely airtight.  This means your lemons and limes stay fresh and fragrant, while your onion odor is well contained.

Lemon Holder - $3.99

Lime Holder - $3.99

Onion Holder - $3.99

Mango Splitter

Keep memories of the tropics alive with this mango splitter in your kitchen drawer.  Part of the "Good Grips" line, this specialized cutter has Oxo's popular non-slip/soft grip handles and efficient performance.  And because the only drawback to the delectable mango is its huge, flat seed, you'll be glad you have the proper tool when you want to eat its juicy fruit.  Just a word here to serious cooks:  mango season is over in early fall, so now is the perfect time to put up chutney for hearty winter meals ahead.

Oxo Mango Splitter - $15.50

Adjustable Cheese Plane

Forget that old-fashioned cheese cutter with a single wire.  This new Zyliss dial-n-slice cheese plane has an adjustable wheel that lets you make adjustments from 1 to 5, yielding deli thin to extra thick slices.  Ideal for creating your next party tray -- or controlling your intake as you whittle down the brick of Monterey Jack just sitting in your refrigerator "Meats 'n Snacks" drawer.

Adjustable Cheese Plane - $14.99

Insulated French Press

Now you can brew rich, bold French Press coffee and keep it warm while you read the entire Sunday newspaper.  Inside the sleek, double walls of this insulated black pitcher are the familiar stainless steel rod and micromesh filter that yield smooth, robust French Press coffee.  The insulated press holds four European-size cups, so you can even have company with the comics – after your first cup, of course.

Insulated French Press - $42.99

Orka Squid Brush & Baster

You'll have fun with this new adaptation of the old-fashioned bulb-and-tube baster.  Inspired by the shape of a squid, this handy new tool is made entirely of silicone, so it's dishwasher-safe and heat resistant to 600 degrees.  Squeeze to draw up pan juices by suction, then brush them on barbecued chicken with the soft bristles at the end of the tool.  Or slather ears of corn with hot, melted butter.  Somehow summer cooking just lends itself to hands-on preparation.

Orka Squid Brush & Baster - $7.99

Whip It

You’ve seen it happen all too often: a beautiful dessert, spoiled by unappetizing-looking whipped cream that is starting to melt and drip. Now you can save your picture-pretty desserts with Whip It, the powdered stabilizer that keeps whipped cream fresh and firm for hours without separating. You simply add the contents of one packet to one cup of cold whipping cream, and beat until stiff peaks form. Then – they stay formed.

Whip It - $2.99 for 2 packets

Small Raclette

At half the price of our full-sized raclette for eight ($84.99), this Small Raclette turns out an authentic Swiss dinner for four. The word “raclette” comes from the French verb “racler,” meaning “to scrape,” and refers both to a type of cheese and the pan used to melt it. Traditionally, a chunk of raclette cheese is exposed to an open fire and scraped off as it melts. How much easier to use our modern-day raclette! In Switzerland, raclette is usually served with boiled potatoes, dark bread, and cornichons or other pickled vegetables. When you’re tired of fondue but still craving a Swiss cheese fix, the Small Raclette will help you serve up something different for dinner.

Small Raclette - $46.99

Silpat

Equal rights! We now carry the popular Silpat mats sized to fit your toaster oven (10 7/” x 7 7/8”). Made in France of fiberglass and silicone, Silpat turns any baking pan into a non-stick surface. So even if you aren’t a professional chef turning out dozens of pastries, you can now enjoy home baked treats one-by-one, the no-mess, easy-cook way.

Toaster Oven Size- $15.50

Standard Size- $22.00

Food Loop

No, it’s not a typo – or a cereal. Food Loop's manufacturers call it "the first silicone food trussing tool." Designed to replace kitchen string, this nifty bright pink loop is easy to adjust to different sizes. Imagine it securing a bunch of asparagus for steaming or tying together a turkey’s legs before roasting. Use it on the stove top, or in your oven, microwave or freezer. The set of six loops comes with a small mesh bag for dishwashing and storage.

Food Loop - $14.99

Soft Skin Peeler

This is one of those little kitchen helpers you’ll never know how you lived without. Instead of mangling soft peaches or losing half the fruit of a small, fuzzy-skinned kiwi, now you can gently slice the skin away. The steel blade easily follows the contours of smaller items (like ginger), while the steel tip is ideal for removing blemishes from the produce. Made by the Swiss company Zyliss, the peeler is dishwasher-safe and features a comfortable grip handle.

Soft Skin Peeler - $7.99

Red Bear Copper & Brass Polish

Imported from Norway, Red Bear cleans and protects your copper and brass. A shake of powder, a soft sponge and water return tarnished pans to their original luster, with no messy film. It may be time to reclaim Grandma’s Revere Ware after all.

6.3 oz. can - $7.99

Scallop Dishes

The French serve their famous Coquilles St. Jacques – scallops in a creamy wine sauce – in real scallop shells like these. In fact, such shell dishes are properly called “coquilles,” which is French for “shell.” Our shells come four to a box, fresh from the sea. They are also useful for serving Crab Imperial and other seafood appetizers and entrees.

Scallop Dishes - $12.99 for 4

The Chesapeake Bay Crabbiest Cookbook by Whitey Schmidt

This is Whitey Schmidt’s eighth cookbook and ample testimony he’s earned his moniker as the “Blue Crab Guru.” Whitey has personally autographed all of his books in our store. This “crabbiest” cookbook features 210 recipes and 225 photographs which capture the flavor of the Chesapeake Bay and its culture. There are whimsical roadhouse signs, a photographic demonstration of how to eat a crab, and even a crabber’s dictionary – all accompanying easy-to-follow recipes for everything from the perfect crab cake to the ultimate soft-shell sandwich.

Crabbiest Cookbook - $29.95 (autographed)

Smoker Bag

Imported from Finland, this single use Smoker Bag makes a unique gift for the hostess, graduate or newlywed chef. Whether you use it in the oven, on the outdoor grill or even over a camp fire, this bag turns out fish, potatoes and vegetables with great wood-smoked flavor. Best of all, there’s no clean-up required. When the cooking is done, you simply throw the bag away. Suggested recipes are printed inside the package.

Smoker Bag - $3.99

Mini Cheescake Pan

Here is the perfect answer to those calorie-conscious guests who say, "I'll have just the tiniest sliver, please." Now they can have their cake and eat it too, thanks to this practical, non-stick mini cheesecake pan. Makes 12 individual cakes - or tartlets or muffins, for that matter - ideal for parties, showers, or any place dessert-lovers congregate. Removable bottoms in each tin insure an easy release. You can even top the 12 cakes with a different fresh fruit or pie filling to create a picture-pretty, professional-looking dessert tray.

Mini Cheesecake Pan - $21.00

Popover Pans

These non-stick pans with extra-deep cups help to form the tall, top-hat shape that makes popovers resemble their name. (As the batter bakes and expands, it "pops over" the sides of the cups.) Popovers are a simple batter bread composed of eggs, milk, butter and flour, and because they make such a dramatic presentation, they are an especially satisfying project for children and neophyte bakers.

6-hole - $15.99

Steady Sticks

Here's an extra hand when both of yours are busy. Whether you are spreading a beach towel, turning pages in a book, or flipping burgers on the grill, now you can safely park your drink between sips. These heavy-duty, stainless steel holders anchor firmly in the ground or sand, giving you one less thing to carry. What a perfect hostess gift for those generous friends who extend a summer invitation to their beach or river house.

2 all-purpose- $16.99

2 wine glass- $12.99

Stoneware Salt Pig

He’s got a big mouth, and you’ve seen him on TV. No, not Cookie Monster. Instead, allow us to introduce the hippest way to keep sea or kosher salt handy beside the stove. Our blue matte-glazed salt pig holds about 6 ounces of salt, stands 5” tall, and comes with a small dispensing spoon. In fact, he’s exactly what you need to add a sense of humor along with a pinch of salt.

Stoneware Salt Pig - $7.99

Buffet Markers

What an entertaining idea! This set of six porcelain markers comes with a special pen to identify the dish, the chef or the ingredients at a serve-yourself buffet. Or, you could use the markers as place cards. Their wedgy shape helps them stand sturdy, and you simply wipe off for re-use. How comforting to know which of those six potato salads contains the black pepper you are allergic to, or who not to thank for that "Creative Kitchen Casserole."

Buffet Markers- $7.99

Here is yet another twist on the trendy beer can chicken. Now you can enjoy even more tender, moist and flavorful poultry using this stainless steel roaster. Simply place your bird atop the perforated tube. It’s the perfect position to absorb herbs, spices, beer, juice or cider, all from the inside out. Just one more reason to do as those crafty billboard cows advise, and "Eat mor chiken."

Vertical Roaster - $31.00

Warming Tray

Use this warming tray just a couple of times, and you’ll more than cover its cost with the number of meals you rescue. Think soccer games that go into overtime, late afternoon meetings that stretch into evening, holiday guests delayed at the airport. Uno's sleek, low-profile warming tray features a black, tempered-glass top and three-setting control knob. Its aluminum handles are cool to the touch, while its special 5" hot circle is ideal for the coffee pot. Now you can keep winter breakfast food warm to accommodate multiple morning leave-times. At parties, you can make sure your home-made hors d’oeuvres stay fresh and tasty throughout the evening, until your last guest leaves. Whether you use this tray for family meals or holiday buffets, in the kitchen or in the dining room, you’ll soon wonder how you ever cooked without it.

Warming Tray- $109.99

Electronic Yogurt Maker

Everyone knows the health benefits of yogurt. Now you can whip up your own all-natural premium yogurt for a fraction of the cost of commercial brands. This Cuisipro maker comes with an electronic timer, warning beep, and thermometer. With eight unbreakable jars, you can even go gourmet and create up to eight different flavors at once.

Electronic Yogurt Maker - $57.99

This is a neat little gizmo for chopping garlic without getting your hands smelly. According to Nextrend Products, it is "fun and easy to use" and "gathers garlic neatly." Since the Net is interactive, now you can see for yourself at www.garlictwist.com . Although the simplistic design of the Garlic Twist belies the piles of complicated design blueprints that open the video, it’s always fun to watch a chef at work accompanied by classical music.

Garlic Twist - $15.99

Old-Fashioned Ice Crusher

Solid and dependable, this tabletop crusher produces fine or coarse ice for party drinks, cold seafood beds, relish trays and chilled desserts. There’s a vacuum base to hold it in place while you crank the handle, and a big, see-through bucket to collect the crushed ice. Just the thing to transport you back to the fifties – when mixed drinks preceded dinner, and shrimp were cheap enough to feed the family.

Ice Crusher - $26.99

Square Springform Pan

Don’t cut corners. Make your cheesecake in a different shape and make a culinary statement. This 9” square pan will accommodate all recipes calling for a standard 10” or 11” round springform pan.

Square Springform Pan - $16.99

The right tool makes all the difference, and Zeroll should know. Ever since the company introduced its ice cream scoop in 1935, the product has been the world’s runaway leader. The secret is a non-toxic, fluid defroster in the handle that helps the bowl roll and release even the hardest ice cream. So treat yourself to a Zeroll, and in no time at all, you’ll be turning out perfect triple-dip servings.

Ice Cream Scoop - $18.50

Lodge Logic Cast Iron Cookware

With this new line of pre-seasoned cast iron cookware, you can eliminate the traditional process of oiling, baking and cooling before use. Lodge Logic pots, pans and skillets are electrostatically coated with oil and cured at high temperatures which allow the oil to deeply penetrate the surface of the cast iron. As the manufacturing company says, "We should have thought of this 100 years ago." Obviously, 2002 was soon enough, since the line has already won numerous awards as one of the best new products introduced last year. Bon Appetit calls it a "gotta have it gadget," while Real Simple describes it as "consummate cookware."

12" skillet - $31.00

10 1/2" skillet - $21.00

10 1/2" round griddle skillet - $31.00

Toddy Coffeemaker

Because you brew it cold, Toddy coffee tastes better hot. Connoisseurs in Latin American countries have practiced this technique for hundreds of years. Now you can use the Toddy Coffeemaker to make a pure, rich concentrate you store in the refrigerator. The coffeemaker brews either a pound or half pound of any regular grind coffee at one time. For hot coffee, you simply add one ounce of Toddy coffee concentrate to one cup of hot water. The result is never bitter, always rich and smooth tasting. Because it’s cold-water brewed, Toddy coffee retains all its flavor, while the heavy oils and acids released by heat remain behind in the grounds. People who have not been able to drink coffee before swear by the Toddy brew. Serious coffee-lovers discovered it long ago. Each cloth filter lasts approximately 6 months.

Toddy Coffeemaker - $38.99

Extra Filters - 2 for $3.99

Extra Stoppers - $0.75

Microplane Graters

You may recognize it as the familiar carpenter’s rasp, but the Microplane zester is currently creating quite a buzz in upscale kitchens everywhere. The word is that Martha Stewart ordered several hundred to give as gifts one Christmas. And no wonder – these stainless steel, razor-sharp tools shave zest off citrus fruit and grate cheese perfectly, with just a gentle sweep down their surface. Lee Valley Tools – which carried the rasp long before the owner’s wife conceived of using it to make her Armenian orange cake – has reported a jump in sales from 1-2 dozen per month to over 10,000 a year. Good story; grate product.

Sometimes it’s the smallest items that make the biggest difference in your kitchen. Hence, the ribbon-blade graters from Microplane. These seemingly simple, hand-held graters give you short, perfect curls of cheese or citrus fruit with every stroke. Best of all, you can grate and shred in both directions, making a back-and-forth motion - not only the most natural, but the most efficient as well. Whether your specialty is grilled cheese sandwiches or lemon meringue pie, you’ll love the ease of these new graters.

Microplane Zester - $13.49

Ribbon Grater - $15.49

Fine Ribbon Grater - $15.49

Microplane Rotary Grater

Sharper is better. You may know Microplane's other products, including its well-loved lemon zester. The company's patented cutting edges were originally designed for shaving wood, which makes this fine rotary grater faster and more efficient than other models -- even the classic French Mouli grater. Microplane's version has a larger hopper, longer handle, and a pouring lip for easier grating of cheese, chocolate and nuts. Should you choose to show it off, the clear/black grater makes a stylish addition to your table.

Microplane Rotary Grater - $25.99

Nutmeg Grinder

When Columbus sailed from Spain looking for the East Indies, nutmeg was one of the spices he sought. For anyone who craves its spicy, sweet taste, a nutmeg grinder is absolutely essential. Our little grinder resembles a pepper mill and comes already filled with nuts. Just one twist and you can immediately see and smell the difference between freshly-grated nutmeg and the powdered, commercially-packaged version. Now all you need is the perfect spice cookie recipe.

Nutmeg Grinder - $31.00

Nutmeg (1.8oz. Tube, approximately 10 nuts) - $6.39

True Blue Kitchen Gloves

You’ve undoubtedly heard the hype about the ultimate household gloves – all true. True Blue Kitchen Gloves have been called the most durable, versatile, comfortable pair of gloves you’ll ever own. They slip on and off easily thanks to a cotton liner that absorbs perspiration. Their amazing dexterity allows for a good grip, even when you’re polishing thin fork tines or washing slippery glasses. And because True Blues are made of vinyl, they won’t crack like latex gloves, even after months of hard wear. You can even toss them in the washing machine – or to your clean-up helper. Sizes: S, M, L.

True Blue Kitchen Gloves (small) - $10.99

True Blue Kitchen Gloves (medium) - $10.99

True Blue Kitchen Gloves (large) - $10.99

Meat Tenderizer

You’ll be the star of the evening when you use this meat tenderizer to break down tough fibers. You can even use it to pierce meat before marinating to enhance the flavor. The stainless steel prongs are strong and sturdy, and the heavy-duty, spring-loaded mechanism will still be functioning long after your daughter has given up tofu.

Meat Tenderizer - $6.99

Dehydrator

You’ll save money, time and effort with a food dehydrator. You’ll also process more food with better nutrition, because its gentle heat removes only the water, not the vitamins and minerals. When fresh produce is so plentiful, it’s not only satisfying but economical to dry your own fruits, vegetables, and even jerky without chemicals or preservatives. Our dehydrator comes with five drying trays, and an instruction and recipe booklet. Whether you need energy on the trail for summer, or ingredients for hearty soups in the winter, you’ll be glad you took advantage of summer’s bounty.

Dehydrator - $71.99

Portable Stove

Not that we don’t trust the electric company, but a cold dinner on an even colder evening isn’t something we look forward to. So plan ahead for winter, or just any power outage, with a portable stove. This compact little burner measures just 13” x 10”, and comes with a carrying case. It can operate continually for up to four hours on one butane cartridge, while its built-in, solid-state ignition system means you never need matches. Its self-contained design and easy portability make it a good choice for sportsmen and campers as well.

Portable Stove - $33.99

Butane Cartridges- $3.49

Pineapple Slicer

If a trip to Hawaii is not in your immediate future, a juicy, fresh pineapple may at least evoke the proper atmosphere. Now there is Easy Slicer, a clever plastic pineapple corer that works like a corkscrew. In one easy action, it cores and slices your pineapple, keeping the shell intact for you to use as a decorative serving bowl. Aloha!

Pineapple Slicer - $12.99

Aqua Kitchen Scale

Measuring by weight is more exact than measuring by volume. In fact, most European recipes list ingredients by weight: in grams if they are solids, and in liters if they are liquids. Now at last, there is the Aqua Kitchen Scale, a scale that weighs both liquid and dry ingredients in both metric and American measures, with an adjustment feature for weighing liquid with different densities. The flat, counter-top scale adjusts to hold most bowls or containers, and the digital display is easy to read.  It also incorporates a kitchen timer.
5 kg x 1 g, 11lb x 0.05 oz.
5000ml x 5ml, 175 fl. oz. 1/4 fl. Oz.

Aqua Kitchen Scale - $49.99

Butter Keeper

What good is freshly-baked bread without a ready supp