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Bodum bounces clear into baking

Kitchen appliances for generations have been sleek, shiny things not designed to particularly appeal to our senses as much as to convey a sense of almost clinical utility. The hearth of the home, being what it is -- a place of warmth and sustenance -- has in recent years seen a growing trend of kitchen gear and gadgets being more colorful than shiny. Bright splashes of color appeal to a broad range of consumers, but sometimes it is the complete lack of color that offers something more.

The Bodum Bistro 5-Quart Capacity Electric Stand Mixer ($400) updates a kitchen classic … Read more

Bright blender looks to not blend in

Blenders have always been pretty well represented in the kitchen. Even with the proliferation of other whirling-blade kitchen gadgets like food processors and immersion blenders, a good old-fashioned blender is often the best choice for the task. And that includes when they happen to be lime-green or bright fire-engine red.

The Bodum Bistro Blender offers additional modern touches that differentiate it from those of times gone by. If the distinctive color isn't attention-grabbing enough, the "rubber-sprayed" exterior will probably give away the fact that this blender views the landscape of the kitchen countertop as a domain to … Read more

High tech, temperature-controlled coffee... for a price

When it comes to finding flavor in food and drink, the best way to start is at the source. Chefs routinely expound on the virtues of "respecting the ingredients" and for good reason. Finding flavor doesn't have to be a search when it is already there to begin with. Perhaps the same can be said for coffee.

As every coffee-drinker knows, how a cup of joe is prepared can make all the difference. While there may be many different methods of extracting the caffeinated elixir from the bean, the Bodum Bistro Pour Over Coffee Machine focuses on … Read more

Season to taste with one hand

Cooking requires some degree of agility. The balancing act that is the process of making dinner is one that requires practice, skill, and, often, a free hand. After the groceries have toppled from our arms and onto the countertop, after the prep work has all been done, after the pots and pans have been properly heated, then the cooking starts--and we find that hands that were just so busy, are still so busy. So we stir, saute, flip, and fold and find ourselves looking forward to when it's time to eat, not only because we're hungry, but because … Read more

Double-decker barbecue cone

There is never enough room on the grill. Naturally, the easiest way to solve this issue is to purchase a bigger grill. That doesn't always work out though, considering that sometimes space limitations trump having room for that extra burger or hot dog. As mankind has so often decided to do in these situations, often the best course of action is to look up for expanding. Even if only by a few inches.

The Bodum Fyrkat Cone is a charcoal grill with a distinctive design. Wider at the top than at the bottom, the conical construction of the grill … Read more

Coffee or tea about as easy as can be

Water is great on its own, but considering that it lacks caffeine, it can be improved upon. Luckily, the process of doing just that is quite easy. Just heat some water and add ground coffee beans or tea leaves; soon, the resulting brew will be a flavorful beverage with a kick. It being such an easy procedure for creating coffee or tea, it can be easy to get carried away with minutiae. Sometimes, all that is needed is a means to heat the water and a separate something to steep either the tea or the coffee to be. Or just … Read more

Juicer gives new meaning to rise and shine

Mornings, despite the brightness of the new day, are dark and hectic things. For millions, a first sip of freshly squeezed juice is the catalyst needed to start the day. And sometimes all you need to do is look at the juicer.

Shining like a beacon, the Bodum 'Bistro' Citrus Juicers blaze away morning fog. Fashioned in bright, vibrant colors the juicers awaken the senses before one even reaches the machine. While one may be fully awake before actually getting a chance to even use the juicer, for those that aren't, the easy-to-use appliance offers foolproof operation.

Measuring 11 … Read more

Elegant water kettle turns up the heat

Where there is water there is life; almost just as important there is also coffee and tea. It should come as little surprise then that the seemingly simple act of brewing and drinking caffeinated beverages can be carried out in so many ways. No matter what the preferred ritual happens to be, a means to boil water (or at least heat it) is necessary. Makes sense to have a good-looking device to handle the everyday task.

The Bodum Chambord Adjustable Water Kettle is constructed of plastic, silicone, polished stainless steel, and Bakelite; it provides an efficient way to prepare water … Read more

Good to go grill

A good grill session is always better with family and friends, but sometimes you just have to bring the grill to them. Perhaps the backyard is in no condition to entertain, or maybe the deck is too small for guests, or most likely it's just more fun at the beach, park, or tailgate party, but whatever the reason, a good grill sometimes just needs to get up and go. As they say, the grass is always greener on the other side, and sometimes the same thing can be said about the grill--literally.

Designed for portability and available in a … Read more

Grab a hold of this grinder

It's no secret that things can get hectic in the kitchen. The behind-the-scenes action, whether it be in a restaurant or in your very own home, can get downright frenetic. Rushing from item to item during the flurry of meal creation is not necessarily the tidiest of endeavors. During the finishing touches, the whirlwind that surrounds the activity can make the kitchen look like a storm rolled through.

Whether tableside or in the kitchen, the Bodum Square Automatic Gravity Operated Salt and Pepper Grinder makes it easy to season your food. Especially useful for one-handed operation in the kitchen, … Read more