Appliances and Kitchen Gadgets

Fanning the flames of outdoor cooking

Brian Krepshaw — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:07:48 PST

The Cook-Air Portable BBQ Grill incorporates a fan in its base. The five-speed fan increases the rate of combustion.

Magnets make utensil set easier to find

Brian Krepshaw — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:13:39 PST

The Joseph Joseph Nest Utensils have magnets embedded in the handles. Nesting together, the set is designed to be kept on the countertop.

Steam oven offers more than just hot (and dry) air

Brian Krepshaw — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:03:23 PST

The Wolf CSO24 Convection Steam Oven expands the capabilities of the home kitchen. With lots of cooking modes to choose from, the steam convection oven makes it easy to prepare a variety of meals.

High-tech way to get enough orange juice

Brian Krepshaw — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:00:00 PST

The Commercial Juicer at Hammacher Schlemmer offers regular consumers the opportunity to upgrade their home juicing volume. For a price.

Reading this kitchen scale takes on new meaning

Brian Krepshaw — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:33:09 PST

The Taylor Book End Scale stores upright on a bookshelf. A thin design and protective cover add to the appeal.

Hand blender with a feed tube

Brian Krepshaw — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:01:20 PST

The Cuisinart CSB-80 Smart Stick PowerTrio High-Torque Hand Blender includes convenient attachment. A highlight of the set is a 4-cup food processor work bowl with a feed tube.

TeaTotal brings tea into barista territory

Brian Krepshaw — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:11:37 PST

The TeaTotal is an in-development tea-making machine that looks to change the cafe experience for tea drinkers. A stirring mechanism facilitates in the steeping process.

Cutting board packaging grows into a garden

Brian Krepshaw — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:56:10 PST

The SolarMill Bamboo Cutting Board + Basil Herb Garden comes packaged with specialty seeded paper. After opening, consumers simply plant the packaging.

How to remember good meals with Evernote Food

Matt Elliott — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:25:20 PST

Evernote Food is a free iOS app that lets you take photos and notes of meals you don't want to forget.

Originally posted at How To

Smart Lid silently screams, 'Hot coffee!'

Amanda Kooser — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:36:48 PST

The Smart Lid turns bright red when it's capping a hot cup of joe. The disposable topper features a color-changing additive designed to warn you about the fiery lake of java below.

Originally posted at Crave