Adjustable Rolling Pin
Brilliant idea and great for pizzas, pie bases, pasta sheets, filo dough and more.
The adjustable Rolling Pin will take the guess work out of preparing pizza and pie bases, lasagna sheets and filo dough. It comes with three sets of removable discs that raise the rolling surface by different amounts, to create the required pastry thickness
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http://www.amazon.com/Joseph-ROLL0100CB-Adjustable-Rolling-Removable/dp/B001VC4PW0
Brilliant idea and great for pizzas, pie bases, pasta sheets, filo dough and more.
ADE Digital Measuring Cup Scale ($19)
No need to put your measuring cup on a scale - this does it all for you. So cool!
ADE Germany is a leading innovator in consumer scales. ADE crosses the line from pure functionality (weighing accurately) to design aesthetics. ADE's expertise is also respected for its hospital and industrial scales.
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http://www.amazon.com/ADE-Franca-Electronic-Kitchen-Scale/dp/B003O6A340
No need to put your measuring cup on a scale - this does it all for you. So cool!
Food Preparation Nesting Set ($35)
I have this exact nesting set and love-love-love it. Everything tugs away nicely in the drawer when done.
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http://www.amazon.com/Joseph-8-Piece-Food-Preparation-Nesting/dp/B001F0RULQ
I have this exact nesting set and love-love-love it. Everything tugs away nicely in the drawer when done.
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Quirky Stem Hand Juicer ($20)
Only $5 and I have found so many uses - spray lemon/lime into a drink, spray fruit flavors onto a salad, and more!
Spray it, don't squeeze it. Stem is designed to allow a cook to spray juice directly from a citrus fruit. No longer do you have to cut and squeeze your fruit to get the juice out like a common cook. With only one finger you can now spray citrus juice...
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http://www.amazon.com/Quirky-Stem-Hand-Juicer-White/dp/B007X69PRS/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1348877414&sr=1-1&keywords=stem
Only $5 and I have found so many uses - spray lemon/lime into a drink, spray fruit flavors onto a salad, and more!
Spaghetti Pasta Measure ($7)
If you make much pasta, then a spaghetti measure is a must. I like this one because it is stainless steel.
The stainless steel measure has four different measuring holes to identify the correct amount of spaghetti for 1-4 servings.
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http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Spaghetti-Pasta-Measure/dp/B0000VLLY8
If you make much pasta, then a spaghetti measure is a must. I like this one because it is stainless steel.
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Twist and Chop ($20)
Use it to chop up all sorts of things - so much easier than using a knife to chop up onions, etc.
Pop an onion into the Kuhn Rikon Twist and Chop container, then, hold the top and bottom in both hands. With a few, quick flicks of the wrists, the onion is reduced to a fine chop.
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http://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-Twist-Extra-White/dp/B001UOKNS4/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1339542044&sr=1-1&keywords=Kuhn+Rikon+Twist+%26+
Use it to chop up all sorts of things - so much easier than using a knife to chop up onions, etc.
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Slide and Serve Skewers
Once we bought some these skewers we literally had kabobs the whole week. Do meat, veges, even grilled fruit on them.
Make your cookouts a knockout success. Sliders is a set of 4 double-prong skewers that keep food securely on while grilling. The ceramic sliders stay cool enough to touch and guide food off easily when you’re ready to eat. These are so simple...
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http://www.amazon.com/Quirky-14-inch-Slide-Serve-Skewers/dp/B00813ZO68/ref=pd_sim_hg_3
Once we bought some these skewers we literally had kabobs the whole week. Do meat, veges, even grilled fruit on them.
Williams-Sonoma Smart Tools for iPad ($200)
iPads are the future of cookbooks so this is a must.
We designed and developed our Williams-Sonoma Smart Tools collection to make it easy for you to watch cooking videos, search for recipes, listen to music and even video chat while you cook and entertain. This complete three-piece set includes the Bl
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http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/williams-sonoma-smart-tools-ipad-sets/
iPads are the future of cookbooks so this is a must.
Sandwich Crust Cutters ($12)
Anyone with kids - get these! Easy way to remove the crust from bread and create fun shaped sandwiches. Great for picky eaters or to use for kids parties.
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http://www.amazon.com/Evriholder-Sandwich-DynoBytes-FlipperBytes-SweetBytes/dp/B00313JUFO/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1342210679&sr=1-2&keywo
Anyone with kids - get these! Easy way to remove the crust from bread and create fun shaped sandwiches. Great for picky eaters or to use for kids parties.
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Fruit Infusion Pitcher ($30)
Reminds me of cucumber or fruit-infused water you get at spas.
Enjoy refeshing fruit infused water, iced tea or other liquids in this 3-qt. pitcher. Fill infusion rod with your favorite fruit and slide into pitcher. Liquid and fruit will blend naturally.
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http://www.amazon.com/Prodyne-3-qt-Fruit-Infusion-Pitcher/dp/B004TGWQVC/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1339541794&sr=1-3&keywords=ceylon+pitcher
Reminds me of cucumber or fruit-infused water you get at spas.
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Copco Bag Caps
These are so great for open bags of chips and other things.
Good storage just got about as easy as it can get. Now there's no more need for bulky storage containers with mismatched lids.
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http://www.amazon.com/Copco-Wide-Bag-Cap-Assorted/dp/B002MVRY68/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342655903&sr=8-1&keywords=copco+bag+cap
These are so great for open bags of chips and other things.
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Cheese Slicer ($9)
I love cheese and this slicer makes it easy to get slices of your favorite cheese for sandwiches or crackers.
Your cheese will cut evenly and easily every time. Easily adjusts to different size thickness.
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http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-330-Cheese-Slicer/dp/B000HMB0IM/ref=pd_sim_k_31
I love cheese and this slicer makes it easy to get slices of your favorite cheese for sandwiches or crackers.
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Fruit Rack ($25)
I used to put my fruit in a bowl on the counter or in a bin in the fridge. This is much better and prevents fruit from getting bruised.
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http://www.opulentitems.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=exotic+fruit+rack
I used to put my fruit in a bowl on the counter or in a bin in the fridge. This is much better and prevents fruit from getting bruised.
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Egg Topper ($20)
If you are into eggs, you need this! It niftily opens every breakfast egg. Just position, release and lift off.
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http://www.amazon.com/Rosle-12827-Egg-Topper/dp/B0045YMQ36/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1339184802&sr=1-1
If you are into eggs, you need this! It niftily opens every breakfast egg. Just position, release and lift off.
Egg Slicer ($8)
I love egg salad sandwiches, and this slicer makes it so easy to slice up eggs. It's great to slice strawberries and kiwis, too!
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http://www.amazon.com/NORPRO-QUALITY-FOR-THE-COOK/dp/B00004U49X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1339541536&sr=8-3&keywords=egg+slicer
I love egg salad sandwiches, and this slicer makes it so easy to slice up eggs. It's great to slice strawberries and kiwis, too!
OXO Good Grips Corn Stripper ($14)
I used to use a sharp knife to cut off all the kernels but that didn't work so well. This gadget easily strips off the kernels and collects them in a little container. Love it!
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http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Corn-Stripper/dp/B000V78JGO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339184340&sr=8-1
I used to use a sharp knife to cut off all the kernels but that didn't work so well. This gadget easily strips off the kernels and collects them in a little container. Love it!
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Multi-Purpose Scraper/Chopper ($10)
Makes chopping veges and other things so easy. And then with one or two swipes you can move everything into a bowl.
Our Multi-Purpose Scraper & Chopper is a welcome addition to any kitchen. Use this handy tool to section dough for pie crusts, evenly portion dough for pastries, and scrape dough from your floured board. Try it for lifting cookies from a cookie...
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http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Multi-Purpose-Pastry-Scraper-Chopper/dp/B00004OCNJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1339184995&sr=1-1
Makes chopping veges and other things so easy. And then with one or two swipes you can move everything into a bowl.
Soda Stream ($100)
Maybe not exactly a gadget but has become something I use all the time. Make the investment - it's worth it!
Make bubbly water at home with no fuss and no mess and no cases of bottles to recycle.
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http://www.amazon.com/SodaStream-Genesis-Starter-Kit-Red/dp/B002TYZHDK/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1322835231&sr=8-8
Maybe not exactly a gadget but has become something I use all the time. Make the investment - it's worth it!
OXO SteeL Garlic Press ($20)
I use mine almost daily.
The OXO Steel Garlic Press combines the durability of zinc with the sleek elegance of stainless steel. The large capacity garlic chamber accommodates several garlic cloves and the built in plastic cleaner efficiently removes garlic reside. Soft,...
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http://www.amazon.com/OXO-SteeL-Garlic-Press-Stainless/dp/B0000CDVD7
Suggested by Larissa:
I use mine almost daily.
