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VOLUME 19, NUMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 2013 Celebrity Chefs Help Cut Path to a Consumer’s Perfect Knife BY ANA VENNE Wüsthof-Trident of America, offers some With the vast amount of kitchen cutlery insight. “There are many factors involved. available on the market today, searching To start with, the informed guidance of for the right knife can be a daunting task. retail staff at point of sale is very With prices ranging all across the board important. We also see continued influence and a variety of options in materials, such from restaurant chefs who are ubiquitous as stainless steel, ceramic or bamboo, it’s on television and author many of today’s hard to know what to look for without most influential cookbooks and blogs.” doing a little research. RETAILER PROFILE ...... 9 She continues, “The food media, which now When it comes to how consumers search includes a plethora of food blogs and food for kitchen knives, Annette Garaghty, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Continued on Page 12 Perfect Pairings: Gifts to Go with Wine BY LORRIE BAUMANN over. Bottle Nets retail for $4.95. Wine accessories are a hot category this year, and there are a wealth of possibilities There are a number of wine chillers on the on the market for guests who are looking market. One of our favorites is the for an accessory to accompany a gift of a Corkcicle. One of Oprah Winfrey’s favorites PRODUCT REVIEW ...... 10 bottle of wine. Let’s start with the Bottle too, the Corkcicle Classic retails for $24.95 Net Bags from Bella Vita. Winner of and maintains the proper chill for white an innovation award at this year’s wines and cools warm red wines down to International Home + Housewares Show, the right temperature for drinking as well the bags combine the classic, go-anywhere as eliminating the need for a messy ice feel of a traditional wine bag and easily bucket. New this year, Corkcicle has added carry a bottle of wine, olive oil or spirits the Chillsner beer chiller to its lineup. and then convert into a coaster or trivet to decorate the host’s table after the party’s Continued on Page 21 Doing Well and Doing Good in Santa Fe GIFTWARE ...... 21

BY LORRIE BAUMANN Fe and the surrounding county. The city’s At more than 6,700 feet above sea level, population is about 65,000 people, with Santa Fe, N.M. is a little closer to heaven about 125,000 in the county, expanding than most places in the United States, to 200,000 or so during ski season and and in Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe & other events. Our store is geared to the Cooking School, Karen and Mike Walker locals, although we do have some tourists have made a place that’s even closer to who come and take classes.” heaven for folks who like to cook. Or who want to learn how to cook. With about 5,000 square feet of display space in a 6,600 square foot store, Las “Santa Fe is called ‘The City Different,’” Cosas has the space to display a wide range Mike says. “It’s very diverse economically and culturally. People love to cook in Santa Continued on Page 9 SMALL ELECTRICS ...... 22

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Lifetime Brands and Housewares Lifetime Brands and Debbie Meyer America will ensure that Debbie Meyer Products’ retail customers have a seamless Products Sign Licensing Deal product supply during the Lifetime Brands, Inc., a global provider for consumers in a simple and cost effective transition, which should be of kitchenware, tabletop and home way,” said Dan Siegel, President, Lifetime complete by September. products, has signed an exclusive licensing Brands, Inc. “The Debbie Meyer brand is agreement with Housewares America, Inc., a perfect addition to the Lifetime Brands Debbie Meyer is one of (The Debbie Meyer Company) to family and we are excited about the America’s leading inventors and manufacture, market, sell and distribute opportunities this partnership will foster. developers of practical everyday Debbie Meyer Products worldwide. We look forward to building upon her solutions that improve the Lifetime Brands will expand distribution successful collection of home solutions.” quality of life and save money. for the Debbie Meyer brand throughout Debbie Meyer products are its international network. According to Peter Kamenstein, currently available at retailers Kamenstein/DFL Division Chairman at and online. According to Debbie Meyer, world-famous Lifetime Brands, Inc., “Consumers are and award-winning, entrepreneur, inventor spending more money on fresh fruits and Debbie Meyer, a featured brand and media personality, “As I continue to vegetables than ever before, and with that on HSN, is all about creating develop new products across the kitchen trend has come a need for improvements efficient, economical and easy solutions to UltraLite GreenBoxes™ (proven to keep and home for my Debbie Meyer brand, I in how we preserve and store produce and problems in the home. Meyer is probably produce and baked goods fresh longer), know that a partnership with Lifetime other foods. Lifetime Brands is placing best known for her Debbie Meyer® and, among other notable products, the Brands will not only help me continue to greater emphasis on building its food GreenBags®, which recently hit the 1 Debbie Meyer GeniusVac™ (a handheld increase my distribution, but also to help preservation solutions business, and the billion bags sold mark. Debbie Meyer portable, battery operated food vacuum me apply my proprietary technologies to Debbie Meyer brand is a natural and GreenBags are made with a proprietary sealing system), the Debbie Meyer even more new products and categories.” welcome addition. We admire her sensible, formulation of natural minerals that GeniusRack™ (a bakeware and cookware clever and money-saving solutions to create a beneficial storage environment to organizing solution), and the Debbie “Lifetime Brands and Debbie Meyer are everyday problems, and look forward to help extend the life and freshness of Meyer DishwasherPal™ (a patented mat both passionate about developing bringing her innovative products to fruits and vegetables. Meyer’s product that goes inside the dishwasher to keep innovative products that solve problems retailers and consumers everywhere.” collection also includes Debbie Meyer dishes and glasses from shifting). www.kitchenwarenews.com n SEPTEMBER 2013 GENERAL NEWS 3

coffee concentration can actually be doubled for the strongest flavor possible. Operation Jura Capresso Honored at is easy and intuitive, with completely customizable brewing and sizing options. 2013 ICON Honors for Four preset illuminated brewing buttons Innovative Product Design for Small Cup, Large Cup, Carafe or Tea. The Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch and the Jura Capresso was awarded an Honor for 12.7 " high, and offers the convenience of Capresso Coffee à la Carte Cup-to-Carafe Innovative Product Design at the fourth creating deliciously creamy cappuccinos, latte Coffee & Tea Maker have won additional annual ICON Honors due to the superior macchiato, crema coffee or espresso at the awards for design excellence. The ENA design of its Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch. touch of one button, without moving the cup. Micro 9 One Touch won the “Best of the This is the second year in a row that ICON Best–Silver” and “Best in Category– Honors has presented an award for a Jura It’s the first model in the Jura Micro Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliance” product, and Jura stands out as the only brand collection to feature Jura’s unsurpassed fine in the prestigious 2013 Housewares Design that has received more than one award from foam technology, for luxurious preparation Awards, and the Capresso Coffee à la Carte this prestigious housewares competition. of milk foam with a fine, feather-like was a finalist in the International Housewares consistency. It features a newly developed Association Innovation Awards in the The ICON Honors award also recognized micro brewing unit and a height adjustable Kitchen Electrics category. the company’s Capresso brand achievements dual spout that accommodates cups from by citing the Capresso Coffee à la Carte™ 2" to almost 5½" tall. The Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch has Cup-to-Carafe® Coffee & Tea Maker for an actual retail price of $1,399, and the its innovative product design. The Capresso Coffee à la Carte Cup-to- Capresso Coffee à la Carte Cup-to-Carafe Carafe Coffee & Tea Maker combines two Coffee & Tea Maker has an actual retail The ICON Honors celebrates superior of the most popular trends in coffee price of $179.99. Both are available for achievement, contribution and innovation makers—single serve and carafe-style— immediate shipment. across the home and gift industry and it even includes a separate tea filter to landscape. The Jura Capresso products rapid brew tea as well. The ICON Honors are sponsored by the were chosen for their intuitive design and AmericasMart Atlanta, the Gift & Home Trade user-friendly features that make it easier The innovative brewing system Association and Progressive Business Media. and more convenient than ever to prepare automatically adjusts to the amount of For more information on the ICON Honors, specialty coffee drinks. ground coffee in the filter, fully saturating go to www.americasmarticonhonors.com it for the proper amount of time. Coffee The world’s smallest one-touch automatic strength can be adjusted by the amount of For more information on Jura cappuccino machine, the Jura ENA Micro 9 ground coffee placed in the filter, up to 12 Capresso, contact 800.767.3554, visit One Touch is just 9 " wide, 17.5 " deep and tablespoons. When brewing single cups, www.us.jura.com, or www.capresso.com. 4 GENERAL NEWS KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n SEPTEMBER 2013 n www.kitchenwarenews.com IHA Offers Market Entry Three NY NOW Exhibitors Recieve Opportunities to China, Japan Summer 2013 Eco-Choice Awards

Housewares suppliers looking to enter the show and networking reception on Sept. 30. As a result of online balloting, three traditional techniques and recycled materials. Asian market will have two opportunities in More than 100 people are expected at the companies—Calamarie, Potting Shed FINALIST: flip & tumble® (Berkeley, CA) September through events offered by the tabletop show and reception, including key Creations Ltd. and WorldFinds—are winners for its 100% recycled Felt Pods International Housewares Association. IHA Japanese retailers Franc Franc, Seibu-Sogo, of the 8th semi-annual Eco Choice Awards FINALIST: Stikwood (Sacramento, CA) for will sponsor a pavilion for members at the Takashimaya, Isetan and Tobu and distributors for Most Innovative, Most Sensitive Use of its Reclaimed Weathered Wood Interior Lifestyle China fair in Shanghai Sept. including Y-Yacht, Fujii, Fujiei and Yuwa. Materials and Most Sellable, respectively, for 25-27 and then an introduction to the Japanese products being featured at the summer 2013 WINNER: Most Sensitive Use of Materials: market Sept. 29-30 in Tokyo. Members can Complete information and sign-up details debut of NY NOW®, the Market for Home WorldFinds (Westmont, IL) for its fair trade participate in just one or both events. for both events are available on IHA’s & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®). The Eco Recycled Kantha Wrap Bracelet handmade website at www.housewares.org/members/ Choice Awards are co-sponsored by NY from repurposed Kantha quilts and scraps left Companies participating in the Interior global_benefits/exportTM.aspx NOW and GREENRetailer magazine. over from making larger bags. Artisans work Lifestyle China fair pavilion will meet from their homes and a local village workshop, Chinese retailers and distributors to help IHA sponsors several trade missions annually “These companies represent multiple product outside of New Delhi, India. them reach consumers within mainland to help members enter or learn about categories, but all are committed to running FINALIST: Made by Survivors (East China. The fair attracts 20,000 visitors and international markets. They offer members sustainable, socially-conscious businesses,” said Sandwich, MA) for its recycled silver Free features 320 exhibitors, 76 percent of whom turnkey introductions to international Christian Falkenberg, NY NOW director and Bird Pendant are from outside China. IHA exhibitors will markets. Meetings, retail tours, receptions, GLM senior vice president. “From 10 finalists FINALIST: Merrily Made (Cromwell, CT) receive basic booth furnishings for a 9 square transportation and hotel details are scheduled in each of the three competition categories, for its Gourmet Pens handmade from meter booth along with access to interpreters in advance, allowing participants to focus on these eco-friendly products were determined natural materials fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English. their business rather than the logistical details. as winners by popular vote.” A trade mission to Australia in November is WINNER: Most Sellable: Potting Shed Immediately following the Interior Lifestyle sold out. Trade missions planned for 2014 The winners and finalists of the summer 2013 Creations Ltd. (Troy, ID) for its Moss + China fair, IHA will hold an introduction to will be announced later this year. Eco Choice Awards are: Sedum Terrarium growing kit made by hand the Japanese market in partnership with the in Idaho from reclaimed, regionally-sourced Japanese Housewares Importers Association For more information about IHA’s international WINNER: Most Innovative: Calamarie wine bottles. Once the tree grows large enough (JHI). With more than 20 members, JHI is events and marketing opportunities, contact (Miami, FL) for its Three-Rose Braided to be transplanted, the bottle can be washed an important link within the Japanese Lori Szudarek, manager, international services, Necklace created from natural seeds and dried and used again as a planter, or recycled and distribution chain. Similar to other trade at [email protected] or visit the orange peels collected from Colombian juice melted down to make more glass; and culled missions sponsored by IHA, this event will global benefits section of IHA’s website at vendors. Designer Catalina Lemaitre works products are utilized in-house for germination include a retail tour, led by the president of www.housewares.org/members/global_benefits/ closely with women artisans in Colombia to testing and growing samples. JHI on Sept. 29, followed by a tabletop trade default.aspx. create thoughtful designs which incorporate FINALIST: Ortolan Organic (New York, NY) for its Bat Pillow made locally from sustainable materials FINALIST: Tea Forte (Concord, MA) for its Skin-Smart Loose Leaf Tea Canisters

NY NOW, the Market for Home & Lifestyle, took place Saturday, August 17, through Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94.

CHILEWICH RIB WEAVE PLACEMATS BLACK These elegant black rib weave placemats will add texture and grace to any modern table. Chilewich’s distinctive product line of vinyl placemats and floormats can be seen in homes and better restaurants around the world. Chilewich has an extensive range of table décor and modern placemats that are stylish, contemporary, durable and easy-to-clean. For timeless, durable designs, Chilewich is a rich source.

Chilewich [tel] 706.422.8160 www.chilewich.com www.kitchenwarenews.com n SEPTEMBER 2013 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW GENERAL NEWS 5 Vacu Vin Hires Neil Crumley as Tovolo (ICI USA LLC) Names National Sales Manager in Canada Kerry Niesen Sales and Vacu Vin hires Neil Crumley to the newly Crumley was most recently at Polder Marketing Manager created position of National Sales Manager Housewares but prior to that, he was Vice for Canada, effective immediately. His President of Sales and Marketing at MIU Tovolo, a leading kitchen tool and extensive first-hand experience at City primary responsibility will be managing sales France, and several management positions gadget company, has appointed Kerry Kitchens gave him an innate understanding and marketing for the entire Canadian market. including President of Wüsthof-Trident Niesen as its new Sales and Marketing of the needs of this vital housewares of America. Manager. Niesen brings nearly 20 years of segment,” said Deb Flynn, Director of “Neil has a track record of more than 25 retail and housewares experience to Sales and Marketing. years of building housewares businesses, Vacu Vin is an international manufacturer Tovolo, having served as the owner of solidifying customer relationships and and distributor of innovative food and wine Seattle-based specialty retailer, City Niesen said, “I am thrilled to be part growing market share,” said Kurt Zanner, related products for home and professional Kitchens. With a long-standing appeal of the Tovolo family. Having worked Vice President of Marketing and Sales for use. All products produced and developed to both beginning and seasoned home with the company as a retailer for so many Vacu Vin, the International Innovations by Vacu Vin are distinguished by cooks, the former kitchenware retailer years, I am happy to take on an internal Company. “Neil brings progressive, their originality as well as their favorable was a downtown fixture for both role with such a highly respected and analytical marketing experience to Vacu price-to-quality ratio. The production locals and tourists alike. Niesen began at creative team.” Vin and extensive boots-on-the ground and assembly is mainly based in the housewares boutique as a stock experience from his positions at varied The Netherlands and takes place under person and advanced through various Born of the idea that cooking should consumer product and service companies.” ISO-standards. roles in customer service, promotion, be fun, the Tovolo® brand was created in merchandising and sales to eventually 2004 as part of ICI USA, LLC. The become the owner. company creates kitchen tools that marry form and function and Vitamix Opens One-Of-A-Kind In his new position, Niesen will establish emphasize design, color, performance, and and cultivate relationships with durability. Products like Around the Factory Store In Northeast Ohio independent specialty retailers, while Oven, For the Freezer, On The Table, playing a central role in Tovolo’s diverse The Countertop, and Spatulart® are Vitamix, a world leader in high-performance offer something special to people here," said merchandising programs. He will report sold through specialty and independent blending equipment, is known for its "raving Vitamix Director of Direct Sales and to Tovolo’s Director of Sales and retailers, Williams-Sonoma, Sur La fans"—that is, customers who are so satisfied Customer Experience Holly Hacker. "Instead Marketing, Deb Flynn. Table, Crate and Barrel, and Macy’s, as they want to tell everyone they know to rush of just looking at our products, you can well as hundreds of independently out and buy a Vitamix blender of their own. actually pick them up and use them. You “Independent retailers are the cornerstone owned kitchenware stores across the Now, people fortunate enough to live in can even bring in your own ingredients, of Tovolo’s business and Kerry is the country. For more information, visit Northeast Ohio where Vitamix is experiment with techniques and recipes, and perfect person to lead this effort. His www.tovolo.com. headquartered have a unique opportunity to get advice from our knowledgeable staff." experience the Vitamix lifestyle at an incredible savings, and to have a Vitamix Hacker said the factory store will also offer customer experience unlike any other. accessories and cookbooks, and eventually will hold special events featuring cooking The new Vitamix Factory Store offers the full and other experts. People will also be able line of Vitamix Certified Reconditioned to host their own after-hours Vitamix machines, which provide first-class blending cooking parties at the factory store. performance at an unbeatable price. All Vitamix Certified Reconditioned machines have been The new Vitamix Factory Store is located meticulously inspected, tested and serviced to at 6134 Kruse Drive, Solon, Ohio, 44139. provide years of worry-free enjoyment. The store hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from "Because the Vitamix Factory Store is located 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m.– near our world headquarters, we're able to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Smith’s Consumer Products Introduces New Brand

BY ANA VENNE featuring the top rated Better Zester and other Smith's Consumer Products, Inc., has recently graters. Smith’s also features the Fire Wire® introduced a new houseware brand under the line of grilling accessories, including the Fire name of KitchenIQ, taking the place of its Wire flexible grilling skewer. Edgeware brand. Because of the company's varied product “Overall the change has been quite positive,” offerings, the brand change reflects the says Mark Adkison, Vice President of Global company's move into the rest of the Sales. “We have been getting good reactions kitchen. “Our company isn't only about to the new brand from our retailers.” edges anymore,” Adkison says. “I think the KitchenIQ brand tells our story well, Smith's Consumer Products has been making with the IQ standing for the innovation sharpeners and other edge care products since and quality that our customers have come 1886. The latest manual and electric adjustable to expect from us. It represents smart models have received several highly regarded products and a smart value.” awards recognizing their innovation and quality including the prestigious 2013 Red For more information about Smith's Dot Design Award and Housewares Design Consumer Products, Inc. and the KitchenIQ Award. Smith’s housewares product line also brand visit www.smithsproducts.com or includes the expanding Kitchen Tools line www.kitcheniq.com. 6 GENERAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013 n www.kitchenwarenews.com tag ltd. Finds its Way Forward Following Death of Founder

BY LORRIE BAUMANN We’re known for development of a lifestyle, After the death last April of company and we’re extending that into coffee,” founder and industry icon Norman Prokash says, adding that the company has Glassberg, the folks at tag ltd. have had also added crystal stemware to its offerings. to deal with personal grief while forging a “Our objective is affordability and quality. way ahead for the company. They remain For example we have this lead-free crystal guided by Norman's vision under the collection. We’re not just a home décor leadership of his daughter Jessica company. We’re going into the kitchen, Glassberg, says Steven Prokash, tag's into outdoor living.” national sales manager.

“Norman had a plan all along,” he says. “Personally, it’s been challenging, but there’s been a plan in place all along. Jessica shares Norman’s vision. This is her vision, not just Norman’s.”

Norman was known for the eagerness of his constant search for the next great product, but the plan he had started putting into place before his death also emphasizes packaging and fixturing to help retailers merchandise tag products more effectively and sell them more easily. “The innovation in products isn’t changing, but now there’s more emphasis on how the products fit into the consumer world,” Prokash says. “We don’t sell to big box; we cater to the independent. We're looking to take these products and make them relevant to the specialty retailer.” tag has also been known for a product emphasis on seasonal merchandise, a category that's been regarded with some misgivings in recent years by retailers dealing with a worldwide recession. To combat those “We’ll take what we’ve always done well misgivings, tag is venturing into new product and make sure that we get the maximum lines with year-round appeal. out of that product,” he continues. “We’ve been solely focused on product for so long, “We have a Coffee Addiction collection. but now we’re redefining our vision.” Chef Robert Macey Named Executive Chef for Hearthware Inc.

Chef Robert Macey has joined Hearthware his own restaurant, Harvest Moon Café, Inc. in the position of Executive Chef. which earned “Four Forks” from the Chef Macey will be responsible for Chicago Tribune and “Two Stars” from developing and testing recipes for the Chicago Magazine. He has also served as NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop 2™ the Corporate Chef in Culinary and the NuWave® Pro Infrared Oven, the Service/Sales at Cuisine Solutions, Inc., company’s popular countertop oven that where he hosted sales presentations to combines far infrared, conduction and national food service, hotel and restaurant convection heat to accelerate the cooking clients, and was also a culinary instructor process. He will also appear in online at Elgin Community College and Kendall instructional video segments demonstrating College in Chicago. Most recently, he was recipes using the NuWave Oven and a Culinary Consultant and Catering Chef NuWave PIC2, and will engage NuWave at Brazen Enterprises, where he specialized enthusiasts on social media channels by in food service facility design and layout. answering questions, providing cooking tips and more. Macey has degrees from the Culinary Institute of America and the College of Chef Macey has more than 25 years of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois. experience as a chef, consultant, restaurateur and culinary instructor. He Hearthware, Inc. specializes in innovative has worked at the four star restaurant, products with advanced technology Charlie Trotter’s Restaurant in Chicago, that helps people “Live Well For and three star restaurants Le Titi De Paris Less.” For more information, visit and “1776.” Chef Macey opened and ran www.nuwavenow.com.

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from the KITCHE NWAR E NEW S Housewares Review september 2013 SERVING KITCHENWARE , HOUSEWARES AND TABLETOP MARKETS contents PUBLISHER Lee M. Oser EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 2 publisher GENERAL NEWS EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Lorrie Baumann Greetings! 9 [email protected] RETAILER PROFILE Please join us in welcoming Nola Boyd to the Kitchenware News & Housewares Review team. EDITOR Ana Venne As Senior Account Manager, she’ll be working with Associate Publisher Jeff Rosano to sell 10 the advertising in the publication. As you all know, while our editorial staff works hard to [email protected] PRODUCT REVIEWS bring you content that you’ll find interesting, entertaining and informative, it’s the ads that cement our relationships with the kitchenware and housewares industry and that provide the ASSOCIATE EDITOR Hannah Hollins 11 financial support that enables us to bring the magazine free of charge to qualified retailers. [email protected] SPECIAL FEATURE Nola is based in St. Charles, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, and brings with her a decade of CUTLERY/CUTTING BOARDS experience selling advertising in the giftware and tabletop industry. With her arrival, you GRAPHIC DESIGNER Yasmine Brown should notice a little more emphasis on the tabletop category in the pages of our magazine, [email protected] 19 as befits the realities of many of your stores today. When she’s not working, Nola is a handbell BUYERS GUIDE ringer who performs with a bell choir, and she also enjoys cooking and sewing. SPICE STORAGE, MILLS& TRAFFIC MANAGER [email protected] GRINDERS Also new with this issue, you’ll see the first story in a new regular monthly department SUBSCRIBER SERVICES 1877 N. Kolb Road devoted to countertop appliances and small electrics. If you’ve been following along with Tucson, Arizona 85715 Kitchenware Newswire, our weekly email newsletter that comes out every Wednesday 21 [tel] 520.721.1300 GIFTWARE morning, you’ll already have seen that our editors are as deeply interested in the devices that WINE ACCESSORIES keep our kitchens running as they are in the devices they use for communication. [fax] 520.721.6300

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buy leave their class with a discount the cooking school for coupon for their purchase. “Our knife class the entire 15 years Las Cosas is a prime example of that,” Mike says. that it’s been owned (Cont. from Page 1) “We carry a wide selection of knives. by Karen and Mike We have them all in the cooking school, Walker. His credits of products to appeal to a wide range of so they can try all of them. A lot of include a cookbook, interests among customers with many people like to wait and try them and take “Cooking with different cultural backgrounds and the discount. That way they can get what Johnny Vee,” different income levels. “We like to have they like.” published by Gibbs all price points and all types of gadgets Smith, and a feature and cookware,” Karen says. “You can buy Cooking classes are taught by resident that appeared in a $19 fry pan here all the way up to a $210 Chef John Vollertsen, who has been with Gourmet magazine. fry pan. We like to service When he isn’t everybody. We just teaching at the want everyone to feel cooking school, welcome when they come Vollertsen donates a into the store.” Cookware great deal of his time brands offered in Las to teaching cooking Cosas include Mauviel, classes at local youth All-Clad and Woll programs. He donates his time, and the help keep customers coming back, Karen alongside the value-priced Walkers donate the groceries and clean- says. “A lot of customers say they love Cuisinart Green line. up services. Cooking classes are offered at coming here because there’s always Le Creuset and Mario the store on a busy schedule throughout something new and fresh.” Whenever a Batali cast iron ware is in the year and include additional offerings new gadget comes in, Karen shoots out stock also. There’s a from local chefs, signings by cookbook an email to let customers know that tabletop side to the store authors and demonstrations from there’s something new in the store to see. as well, with basics from kitchenware manufacturers. “That keeps them coming into the store,” Tag and high-end she says. “You can’t be all things to products from Vietri and The variety of activities in the store as everyone, but you can try to do your best,” Arte Italica. well as a flow of new gadgets that come in Mike adds.

In addition to the cooking equipment and gadgets galore, Las Cosas carries a selection of gourmet foods including olive oils from around the world, Sarabeth jams and French Farm mustards.“We like to pick those things that you can’t commonly find in the grocery store. We like to find things that are special, so that we’re not competing with the grocery store on price,” Mike says. And there’s coffee. The store sells 10 varieties of green beans to go along with an extensive collection of roasters, coffee grinders and brewers all the way up the scale to the tippy-top of the Jura line. “They’re all plugged in and turned on and ready to go when the customer comes into the store,” says Karen, who adds that the store’s staff is trained to offer shoppers a great cup of coffee from one of those machines as soon as they come into the store.

That kind of service helps move the coffee brewers, and it keeps customers coming back, Karen says. “People come to us because we train our staff. Our staff is trained to question the customer and find out what their needs are and make sure they walk out with the right product.” The store’s cooking school also plays a role in customer service, teaching people how to use the equipment they’ve bought or giving them a chance to try out equipment before they buy. “We don’t like to sell a pressure cooker and say, ‘Good luck with that.’ We like to offer a cooking class,” Karen says. Customers who buy first get a lesson for free along with their purchase. Customers who want to try before they 10 PRODUCT REVIEW KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n SEPTEMBER 2013 n www.kitchenwarenews.com Product Reviews

it on and letting it do its Weston Jerky Tonics and thing, the process of actually making jerky or other dried foods requires 4-Tray Food Dehydrator much more diligence. BY ANA VENNE the least spicy and Sweet & Spicy being Thankfully, the manual Up until I got started on this review, I the most. For the sake of the review I has detailed instructions thought that making beef jerky was a decided to start with the Signature blend. on preparing and making magical process known only to survivalists Following the directions on the bottle, I jerky, as well as drying and old-timey frontiersmen. All other beef marinated a small batch of lean, thin cut fruits and flowers. It even jerky came in bags at the supermarket. beef overnight. While I waited for the features a few recipe When I received the Weston Jerky Tonics meat, I decided to prepare myself mentally suggestions. and the Weston 4-Tray Food Dehydrator for what was surely going to be a delicate I was excited to try this magical process and intuitive process. By the time the meat was for myself. finished marinating, I was already excited meat in the marinade, deemed the jerky The 4-Tray Dehydrator is deceptively about the results. The tonic smelled delicious. I hardly had any to try for myself The tonics come in three flavors: Signature, simple. It features four trays with delicious and I could hardly wait to try it. as he ate nearly all of it. Cajun and Sweet & Spicy. Each flavor adjustable heights of 1/4" to 1" to I prepped the meat by cutting it into varies in spiciness, with Signature being accommodate different food thicknesses narrow slices and warming it up to 160˚ F Based on the enthusiastic reaction from and a removable lid. The in my oven as the dehydrator's manual my fiancé, as well as my own personal taste only control on the suggested. Once the meat was ready to test, I can definitely say the the results dehydrator's base is a go, I put it into the dehydrator, making were successful. The jerky was delicious power switch. When sure to leave space between pieces to aid and wasn't too dry. I wish I had time to confronted with this, I air circulation. From there I flipped on test more of the flavors by press time, but decided that I absolutely the switch to begin the slow process of based on the results with the Signature had to read the manual jerky making. flavor, I was very satisfied. I also look front to back, as there was forward to trying the dehydrator to make most likely more to the After a few hours of flipping the meat and fruit leathers and other dried foods. dehydrator than just an checking temperature and dryness, I on/off switch. While the guessed that the meat was ready. My For more information on Weston Products’ machine itself is no more fiancé, who had been begging me to let Jerky Tonics and the 4-Tray Dehydrator, complicated than turning him have the first taste since I put the please visit www.westonproducts.com.

Snapi Allows Single-Handed Serving for Many Uses

BY A.J. FLICK counter than in the bowl. The Snapi gives We’ve featured KitchenHappy’s Snapi® in you a lot more control with slippery salads. previous issues of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review and have seen how I wondered if Snapi has other uses, too. I the fun, single-hand servers has become don’t have an automatic ice-maker in my so popular that the line has expanded to freezer, so I buy bags of ice and use a include seven colors: Grape (purple), scoop. The Snapi is great for this use. I Tangerine (orange), Mango (yellow), Ice keep it in the freezer and its BPA-free (white), Kiwi (green), Watermelon (red) plastic doesn’t adhere to my skin as it grabs and Berry (blue). the ice. It’s also handy to throw in the ice chest for cookouts and such. You know KitchenHappy likes to say that Snapi is how you reach in for a can and come out “the fun way to serve food,” so when it with a frozen hand? Next time, get a Snapi came to testing the Snapi at home, I and, unless you’re digging on the bottom decided to have a little fun with it. of the cooler, your drink will be ice-cold, but not your flesh. First, though, I wanted to see how good it was at its primary function: serving food. What else is the Snapi good for? Well, I’ll I whipped up a batch of penne pasta with tell you one thing it isn’t. Playing with Alfredo sauce and fresh, parboiled broccoli. your cat. My Siamese seems to think my As expected, the Snapi was a breeze to hands are great to chew on, so I thought use and I was able to grab tasty handfuls I’d see if she’d like to chew on a Snapi of the pasta easily. instead. She seemed interested at first, when I approached with an open Snapi, Cleanup was simple, too. The Snapi is but when I clicked it shut, she gave it such dishwasher safe and just as easy to wash a look of disgust that I was afraid to by hand. approach her for an hour.

Clearly, Snapi would be just as handy when In sum: Pasta, salads, yes; ice coolers, yes; in point-of-purchase counter, floor and clip displays. For more information, go it comes to tossing and serving salads. I cats, no. strip displays for all seven colors. Each Snapi online to wholesale.kitchenhappy.com, don’t know about you, but sometimes using also comes in bulk packaging and includes email [email protected] or salad tongs leads to more salad on the Snapi retails for less than $10. It’s available a hang tag ready for replenishment on custom call 248.453.5177. KITCHE NWAR E NEW S Housewares Review SERVING KITCHENWARE , HOUSEWARES AND TABLETOP MARKETS

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it in the long run, it pays to purchase the zirconium oxide ceramic that we use, the endorsement of Kyocera knives—people best quality within their budget.” edges are sharper and stay sharper than a have a better understanding of ceramic Cutlery standard knife. They also don’t chip as knives and how they work. (Cont. from Page 1) While these influences may guide easily as metal knives.” consumers choices on which particular Wüsthof too sees the influence of celebrity centric web sites, continues to inform and knife they want, it is important to Shaw also notes that ceramic knives are chefs bringing an increase in consumer influence consumers on all things pertaining understand the benefits of different types ideal for use in prep work in the kitchen. interest towards its knives, and has to food and kitchen equipment. We believe of knives. While stainless steel knives have “The ceramic blade glides right through embraced it. “Our Classic and Classic Ikon that recommendations from these expert their benefits, such as durability and vegetables, herbs and boneless meats,” she collections appear regularly on most of the sources, as well as the advice of family and versatility, other materials certainly have says. “Food won’t brown after being cut top cooking shows. We’re also very proud friends are all powerful influences in our their strengths. Katie Shaw, Marketing with ceramic due to its composition, to showcase ‘edgy’ chefs, who have a great industry. In terms of product features and Manager at Kyocera, explains the benefits meaning that food stays fresher longer.” appeal among today’s urbanite food lovers, benefits, in our view, the biggest influencing of ceramic knives: “Ceramic blades knives in our marketing campaign, ‘defining the factors are quality, durability, design, and are half the weight of metal knives. Our Because of the concept of ceramic knives Edgë,’ which includes print and digital ads, value for money. Most consumers know that knives keep their edge 15 times longer becoming more mainstream, and exposure and a robust microsite with videos, blog kitchen knives are an investment, and that than standard knives. Because of the from celebrity chefs—such as Ming Tsai’s postings, recipes and more,” says Garaghty.

CHEF’SCHOICE ROBERT WELCH SIGNATURE KNIVES MANUAL SHARPENER Robert Welch Designs, the UK-based VICTORINOX CHEESE KNIFE SET CERAMIC PARING Chef’sChoice ® ProntoPro™ Model 4643 housewares firm, introduced its award- Raise the art of entertaining with this KNIVES AND CUTTING BOARDS is the fastest manual sharpener winning Signature line of 19 knives to set of three cheese knives. Designed Mastrad, the French company available for sharpening both U.S. retailers. Performance-tested and to accommodate all varieties of hard specializing in unique kitchen tools and 15 degree and 20 degree knife edges. found to be in the top one percent of and soft cheeses or spreads, this set accessories, now offers a beautiful line This highly-styled, top of the line, three all knives tested for initial sharpness and makes a distinctive addition to any of award-winning ceramic paring knives stage manual sharpener applies edge retention, the Signature line kitchen collection, as well as a in 3" and 4" and a 6" chef knife, along both 15 degree edges for Asian style features Japanese-inspired World Edge welcome hostess gift. The new set with new hygienic cutting boards. The knives and 20 degree edges for Geometry blade design, combined with includes a parmesan knife suitable knives have a non-slip, ergonomic European/American style knives. Using tough, fully-forged German DIN 1.4116 for a variety of semi-hard cheeses handle and zirconium ceramic blade, precise angle guides, 100 percent stainless steel hardened to Rockwell 55- with a fork tip that allows for picking which does not rust or discolor food. diamond abrasive wheels and the 56. The knives feature a full tang and up and serving thin slices of cheese Stronger and lighter than hardened steel, Chef’sChoice critically acclaimed Criss- the handles are made from Dupont™ alongside olives, crackers or fruit. Also these knives offer the perfect blend of Cross™ sharpening technology, it material molded precisely onto the full included is a perforated knife with style, function, quality and affordability. provides a super sharp, double bevel, tang. Robotic technology ensures that specially designed holes that prevent Mastrad’s new vibrant cutting boards arch-shaped edge with lots of “bite” each handle matches perfectly and all semi-hard cheese varieties from provide four different designs and colors to grip and cut food effortlessly. The joints and surfaces are carefully finished sticking to its blade. The third knife for meat (red), fish (purple), chicken diamond abrasive wheels sharpen to prevent trapped food particles. The has a wide blade that makes quick (orange) and vegetables (green). simultaneously “into” and “out-of” the knives are designed in-house by Paul work of soft cheeses. Since the Containing a very durable and non-slip edge for a superior burr-free edge. A DeBretton Gordon and Rupert Welch. 19th century, cutlery by Victorinox surface that is resistant to all types of separate honing stage polishes the Swiss Army has been the first choice knife blades, the cutting boards are edge for superior performance. The Robert Welch Designs of professionals and consistently ideal for chopping and preparing food ProntoPro™ sharpens all quality knives www.robertwelch.com receives high accolades in industry easily and conveniently. With a hygienic including straight edge household and product testing. This cheese knife set and ultra-thin surface, these boards kitchen knives, Santoku, sports and is the latest innovation in cutlery from occupy minimal counter space and are pocket knives, as well as serrated the brand that was made famous by easy to wipe clean while also being knives. Chef’sChoice is engineered and the “Original Swiss Army Knife.” dishwasher safe. assembled in the U.S.A.

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KAPOOSH KNIFE BLOCKS FISSLER PERFECTION of cutting needs. Durable fiberglass and What do you do when you have knives Fissler Perfection blends the tradition of plastic handles curve softly into the from several different sets? For the solution, high-quality German craftsmanship with palm, lending comfort and control to think inside the block with Kapoosh ® knife ergonomic innovation, making food the cutting process and ensuring a firm, blocks. The Kapoosh freedom rods make preparation something to look forward safe grasp. The bolster’s seamless transi - this knife block versatile, allowing you to to. With Fissler Perfection, precision Ger - tion into a full-tang handle prevents de - mix and match knives. The patented man steel is used to create razor-sharp posits of food and liquids, keeping clean - freedom rod technology conforms to edges ranging from 15 to 18 degrees ing easy. The tang’s 90 degree rotation each knife and holds it in place anywhere depending upon the blade’s purpose. through the handle makes these knives in the block. The rods keep knives sharper This results in cleaner cuts and undam - eye-catching, while the balance of the by preventing the blades from scraping aged, better-tasting food. Corrosion re - knives significantly reduces wrist fatigue the edges like traditional wood blocks. sistant elements such as chromium and when prepping for extended time peri - Kapoosh knife blocks are also more vanadium increase the durability of the ods. This is the knife line both perform - hygienic than wood blocks, as they can blades, while Molybdenum increases the ance and style-conscious cooks love. be cleaned easily in any dishwasher. hardness, keeping these knives at a su - per-tough 58 on the Rockwell scale. The Fissler USA ARY Inc. line includes both European and Asian- [tel] 888.347.7537 www.aryinc.com inspired blade shapes for a wide variety www.fisslerusa.com

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CHICAGO CUTLERY confidence and control in the When it comes to preparing delicious kitchen. The DesignPro knives will help meals, it can be hard to “get a grip” you “get a grip” in the kitchen by on juggling meal time and family time. giving you back the time you need What’s more, with a limited amount to focus on other activities outside the of time and a long list of ingredients kitchen, while still allowing you to and kitchen tools, dinnertime can create delicious, family meals. seem daunting. Luckily, it doesn’t Chicago Cutlery DesignPro knives are have to be that way. The Chicago made with ultra sharp, Japanese steel Cutlery ® brand is launching its new blades for an effortless cutting line of DesignPro knives that provide experience. Product includes a Full consumers with a new, innovative grip Lifetime Warranty. TOP CHEF KNIFE ITEMS that guides a consumer’s hand to the Master Cutlery is pleased to announce best position for superior control and Chicago Cutlery the extension of the Top Chef product ONEIDA CHOP & cutting, while also providing more www.chicagocutlery.com line up to 12 SKUs. The new items SLIDE CUTTING BOARDS include a 5-piece BBQ set with storage Robinson Home Products introduces case, 5-piece Santoku block set, under its Oneida gadget line the 4-piece steak knife set with gift/storage Chop & Slide Cutting Boards in three box, 2-piece carving set, a full 15-piece sizes: 12", 16", and 20". The 16" and block set and new open stock items 20" boards are dual purpose, with a that include a 7" Chopper Cleaver a full border groove on one side to 5" Utility Knife and a 4-piece steak knife catch juices, while the reverse side open stock set. All have the original features a concave well and funnel Top Chef Ice Tempered blades for for cleanly and efficiently sliding better edge retention and sharpness. Suggested Retail Price: chopped items into pots or bowls. The $199.99 (15-piece full set) boards are crafted from high-density polypropylene with a colorful TPR STAINLESS STEEL non-slip exterior ring. They are Master Cutlery CHEESE KNIVES & TOOLS SETS dishwasher safe. [tel] 888.271.7229 These stylish new sets feature easy-grip GRAFTON SERVER COLLECTION Suggested Retail Price: $9.99, $14.99 www.mastercutlery.com stainless steel handles with stainless steel J.K. Adams presents the Grafton and $24.99 blades. The two 4-piece sets come Server Collection, a stunning group complete with a fork and three different of elegant wood serving boards with Robinson Home Products shaped knives for cutting any type of simple, sculpted, oval cutout handles www.robinsonus.com cheese. Each tool has decorative that are as practical and useful for JEWELSTIK 1-2-3 cutouts in the blades, choose from carrying, as they are interesting and It happened more than 50 years ago “Happy Faces” or “Little Holes”. The set eye catching. The Grafton Servers are when the lens shaped diamond knife of two features long handles and long produced from gorgeous, North sharpener was introduced to the blades with decorative little hole American Cherry and finished with a professional trade. Harlan D. Hewlett, a cutouts. All sets are attractively contrasting black burnished edge. pioneer of wear resistant and abrasive packaged in open window box with These exquisite boards reflect a style coatings, and founder of Hewlett clear PVC sleeves. that is truly American and truly Manufacturing, was asked to improve Suggested Retail Price: $17.99-19.99 /set artisanal. The servers are 1" thick for on the butcher steel. Knowing that a substance and balance. collection butcher steel is only for maintenance of Prodyne Enterprises features a 25" x 7" Grafton Server, a a knife edge, Harlan decided to [tel] 909.484.1212 or 800.822.4776 20" x 12" Grafton Server, and the diamond coat the surface to facilitate www.prodyne.com large, double handle, 27" x 10" sharpening and repairing of the knife's Grafton Server. The boards are edge. He also changed the shape to PRODIGY SERIES BY ERGO CHEF finished with teak oil so they will last allow more contact area with the knife The new Prodigy knife line features a for years. If cared for properly, these and hollow to make it more lightweight. 90 durometer seamless TPR handle for boards can be handed down to Over the years, Harlan's sons have turned sure grip and ergonomic design for family members. The rule for Cherry, many new ideas into more market natural comfort. The high carbon, or any fine wood, is to wash it gently successes. The most popular being the stainless steel blades are precision and hang it or let it stand up to dry. JEWELSTIK 1-2-3. Three grits on one stick ground to 18 degrees for effortless FLIP CUTTING BOARDS Over time the boards will develop to give a razor like edge to any knife, slicing. They are also heat treated for These thick edge grain boards take their own patina. The boards can be dull as it may be. The coarse, medium long edge life at 55–57RC to handle care of all your food prep needs. The occasionally treated with a food- and fine grits all at your finger tips make any foodservice prep work. The reversible cutting boards are grade wood mineral oil. Designed for this product a true trifecta. Hewlett Mfg. patented handle design on the Chef, available in maple or walnut, with a food presentation, the Grafton is a family owned and operated, well Santoku and bread knives reduce strain unique design that allows users to Services provides a lovely backdrop respected company that believes in and tension on the hand, wrist and designate one side for meats and for serving breads, cheese, crackers, American Made Products. All raw forearm for more efficient cutting. All one side for vegetables. A solid board fruits, and appetizers. The Grafton materials, production and packaging is the knives have hollow ground ovals in that will not slip or twist allows you to Collection is made in Dorset, done in western Pennsylvania. The the blades for less stick on foods, with cut and prep with ease. The finish is Vermont. Customers can stop by the Hewlett Mfg. product line includes a the exception of the bread knife, and supple-smooth and topped with a factory/store and view the boards range of sizes and a range of grits which are all NSF approved. The Prodigy Series mixture of natural beeswax and being made. will be easy to choose what is best suited includes a 4" paring, 6" boning, 8" mineral oil. Suggested Retail Price: $55-70 for your customers needs. bread, 7" Santoku and 8" chef. Suggested Retail Price: $9.99-24.99 OnOurTable J.K. Adams Co. Hewlett Manufacturing [email] [email protected] [tel] 800.451.6118 [tel] 814.683.4762 Ergo Chef LLC. www.onourtable.ca www.jkadams.com www.jewelstik.com www.ergochef.com

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CHALKABLE ENTERTAINMENT BOARDS Practical and decorative, Core Bamboo Chalkable Entertainment OLIVA ELITÉ BUTCHER BLOCK AND Boards feature a chalkboard finish that 8" STEALTH CHEFS KNIFE CUTTING BOARD OIL AND allows for easy labeling and Messermeister’s Oliva Elité knife line BUTCHER BLOCK CONDITIONER customization. Core Bamboo has boasts an exquisite, natural Italian Howard Products’ butcher block and adapted its most popular tabletop, BISBELL PRO MAGNETIC STORAGE olive wood handle. The beautiful, cutting board oil and butcher block organizational tools, and famous Bisbell Pro magnetic storage solutions golden-brown handle provides a conditioner will help you get more use cutting boards, with the added are a professional-quality line, created secure, ergonomic grip with out of your cutting boards and butcher convenience of a large writing area. with long lasting high-caliber materials unsurpassed balance. The blade, blocks. Made of food-grade mineral oil Use any chalk or chalkboard pens to and a flair for cutting edge design. Pro bolster and tang are all one piece, and enriched with Vitamin E, the high- easily customize your personal and kitchen knife racks and guards offer hot-drop forged from a single billet quality butcher block and cutting entertainment needs. Wow your guests functional yet dynamic design for both of the finest German steel alloy. By board oil is great for use on cutting by identifying cheeses and noting wine professional and home kitchens. handcrafting Oliva Elité knives one at boards, butcher blocks and wooden parings on cutting boards for a buffet Characterized by modern shapes and a time, Messermeister continues to utensils. The butcher block conditioner spread. And, keep office supplies, high quality materials, Bisbell Pro keeps employ the same techniques that has added natural waxes, and is safe cosmetics, and other items orderly with essential kitchen tools close at hand have been the hallmark of fine to use after every wash, preventing your stackable organizers that have the while solving space and safety issues. German-made cutlery for hundreds wooden kitchen items from drying or added benefit of a title or illustration. The full Bisbell Pro line consists of three of years. Oliva Elité knives are cracking, keeping them functional and Made from durable and eco-friendly styles of wall-mounted knife racks; heirloom quality and are simply the beautiful. They are both excellent add- bamboo, these entertainment boards wood and zinc alloy, aluminum and best, original forged German knife. on items to any wooden kitchen utensil, are great for going straight from prep softtouch material and aluminum and Suggested Retail Price: $187 bowl or cutting board purchase. to table. acrylic, and three widths of blade guards: small, medium and large. The Messermeister, Inc. Howard Products Core Home length is adjustable by the user. [tel] 800.426.5134 [tel] 800.266.9545 [tel] 646.845.6000 Aluminum and acrylic knife racks are www.messermeister.com www.howardproducts.com www.corehome.com available in two lengths. A variety of finishes is available for a range of kitchen styles. For consumers who want to protect the investment they have made in their knives and their hands, and are looking for a bold, modern accessory in the contemporary kitchen, Bisbell Pro has the solution.

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TOTALLY BAMBOO LASER ETCHED CUTTING BOARDS Totally Bamboo’s line of laser-etched bamboo products includes nine 1-2-3 MIRACLE SHARPENER cutting and serving boards and four The three step one of a kind 1-2-3 round saltboxes. Included line are Miracle Sharpener ® is exclusively three different rectangular cutting manufactured by Cisco Sales Corp. boards. The Circles Cut’n Serve is As the most advanced 3 positioning SPIRALFIX SPIRAL SLICER covered in a series of interlocking Manual Knife Sharpener available on Building upon the highly successful circles creating an abstract design the market today, chefs and SPIRELLI Spiral Slicer, GEFU has that covers the entire surface of the homemakers alike now have the developed the SPIRALFIX which is board. The Fern Cut’n Serve is covered ability to possess professionally setting the standard for spiral slicing. by an overlay of detailed fern leaves, sharpened knives in seconds. The 1- This indispensable kitchen tool for every while the Leaves Cut’n Serve features 2-3 Miracle Sharpener sharpens all vegetable fan, transforms fruit and a surface that looks as if it were non-serrated kitchen knives, utility vegetables into delicious extremely covered with fallen tree leaves. All of blades, pocket knives, outdoor tools long julienne strips without effort and in these boards are available in either and more. No more high cost of no time at all. Using it is simple, 14" x 11" or 11" x 7.5" sizes. professional knife sharpening, Suggested Retail Price: $14.99-19.99 convenient and extremely safe: Just because it’s as easy as 1-2-3. The 1- open the folding lid, use the adjusting 2-3 Miracle Sharpener has been wheel to set the desired width of cut Totally Bamboo awarded a USA Patent for its 3 step and place the vegetables into the www.totallybamboo.com process & ergonomically designed container. Now close the lid, turn the shape. Step 1: The Diamond Abrasive crank handle (pressing down gently), Edge shapes the burr-free point. Step and the desired vegetable spirals fall 2: The Tungsten Steel Blade sharpens into the non-slip holding container. The the dull edge; this step creates and long spirals can be produced with ease ensures perfect double bevel “V” because of two high-strength special shaped tip for superb cutting. Step knives made of hardened stainless steel 3: The Ceramic Edge ensures a final working together perfectly to slice the polish of your desired blade tip. product. The best part of it is that the Sliding your knife through each slot two knives are able to cut the will give you the sharpest knife in your vegetables into spirals almost without kitchen! Ergonomically designed, The any waste. The built-in knife blades can 1-2-3 Miracle Sharpener is made of be turned easily to cut four different unbreakable ABS plastic and Stainless widths, (3mm, 6mm, 12mm or ribbon Steel, complete with a non-slip base. cuts) for variety. The lid and base of Chefs and homemakers now can the SPIRALFIX are detachable for easy have the world's fastest 3-stage knife cleaning and storage and it is BENDY! CUTTING BOARD sharpener that produces razor-sharp completely dishwasher safe. Lindén Sweden’s Bendy! cutting board edges in seconds! Suggested Retail Price: $49.95 is the thicker, flexible cutting board by Suggested Retail Price: $19.95 Daloplast of Sweden. Bendy! is a handy GEFU USA and versatile flexible cutting board that Cisco Sales Corp. [tel] 417.459.4273 makes food prep extra efficient and www.ciscousa.com www.gefu.us easy. As opposed to wood, Bendy! will not dull your knives and is easy to clean. Designed to be used flat on the counter, it will bend to transfer cuttings into the desired container. It is 2 mm thick and will withstand years of use. CLASSIC 6" WESTERN KNIFE deliver extra power, as well as ensure The thick, quality Bendy! is produced Wüsthof introduces the Classic 6" a secure and confident grip. Beyond in Sweden of polythene that is food Western Knife, a slicing knife purposely servicing the cook in prepping and safe and BPA-free and will not absorb designed to ease prepping and slicing carving roast lamb, beef, pork and juices. Bendy! comes in a pack of two of all types of meat. The Classic 6" other favorite meats, the multi-purpose in these popular colors: white, black, Western Knife features a narrow, razor- Classic 6” Western Knife can also tackle yellow, blue, lime, pink, orange, sage, sharp straight edge blade with a clip poultry, as well as be used to cleanly purple, red, apple green and light blue. point to easily pierce tough outer skins, slice cured meats, such as sausages Bendy! is thin and will stand on its side effortlessly remove silver skins, and and salamis, and hard cheeses. As with making storage easy. It measures penetrate tougher cuts of meats with all other knives in the Classic collection, 11.5" x 14.5" and is now available with ease. The knife’s characteristic “notch” and other precision-forged cutlery new packaging for quicker sell through. is also adept at scraping meat from collections offered by Wüsthof the bone. Counterbalancing the new Suggested Retail Price: $89.99 Lindén Sweden, Inc. knife’s agile 6" long blade is an extra [tel] 952.465.0052 wide handle—comparable in size to Wüsthof www.lindensweden.com the larger Classic 8" Cook’s knife—to www.wusthof.com 18 CUTLERY & CUTTING BOARDS KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n SEPTEMBER 2013 n www.kitchenwarenews.com

TRIBEST’S NEW CHOISONS V-SLICER Tribest’s new Choisons V-Slicer is designed to offer superior NEW CUTTING & convenience and safety, while still SERVING BOARDS FROM DEXAS providing consistent and swift slicing. Dexas enhances food prep and It allows users to process large entertaining with two new additions amounts of produce in half the time K-BLOCK KNIFE BLOCK to the line-up of the versatile fruit and it would take with a knife. Featuring The K-Block Knife Block, designed by vegetable-shaped Cutting & Serving an upright and standing position, the KYOCERA ADDS Anna and Gian Franco Gasparini, is Boards—Chile Pepper and Grapes. V-Slicer is an efficient and easy-to- COLOR IN THE KITCHEN made of beautiful, natural bamboo and These are the newest additions to the use mandoline that creates even From the use of professional style opens like a book to display your knife original translucent fruit and slices of adjustable thickness. The equipment to the inspiration of Asian set with distinction. Little magnets in the vegetable cutting boards with raised, Japanese design and forged stainless cuisines, many trends are influencing top slits hold knives securely in place. K- non-slip edges—all of which add a steel blade mirrors the sharpness of a today’s kitchens, and one of the most Block is designed specifically for Alessi creative touch to healthier eating at Santoku knife, while the V shape of visible is color. Kyocera offers a selection knives, but will also fit others that you home. The TPE edge of these colorful the blade helps to center and cut of advanced ceramic knives with handles may already have in the kitchen. polypropylene boards performs two through a variety of fruits and in bright, cheerful colors that compliment functions. First, the edge holds the vegetables with a straighter cut than the clean look and precision of the white Alessi cutting board firmly and safely in a standard blade. Two protection blades. From Kyocera’s Revolution Series, www.alessi-shop.com place on the counter. It also acts as features include the Chute Box Finger these knives come in Blue, Green, Yellow, a barrier, keeping juice and seeds on Guard, which helps perfectly position Orange, Red, Black or White. All seven the board. The cutting surface is safe for even cuts and provides superior colors are offered in the 3" Paring Knife, for all foods and won’t dull knives. protection to prevent fingers from 4.5" Utility Knife and the 5.5" Santoku Knife, These shaped cutting and serving getting anywhere near the blade, the most used knives in the kitchen. The NOGENT EXPERT boards are perfect for both prep and and the large pusher that protects ergonomic resin handles are a perfect RANGE CHEF’S KNIFE serving of fresh produce items. The fingers during use and provides equal way to coordinate with your décor. With 90 years of experience and tradition grapes are ideal for fruit and cheese pressure distribution. At the same Incredibly light and perfectly balanced, behind it, iconic French cutlery maker pairings to enhance wine. The Dexas time, holes at the back of the blades Kyocera ceramic knives reduce fatigue Nogent debuts a chef’s knife to its Expert Chile Pepper and Grapes Cutting & help prevent suction and keep the during repetitive cutting tasks. They are Range that includes the company’s Serving Boards are surprisingly versatile produce in motion for a smooth push designed with deeper blades for greater microserration technology—the Affidenté at a length of approximately 15". The and pull action, slicing produce safely knuckle clearance. The thinner, sharper cutting finish that never needs sharpening. pepper and grape boards are BPA- and efficiently. The removable blade provides minimal resistance, Made of molybdenum stainless steel with free, reversible, dishwasher-safe and blade provides convenient cleaning, requiring less pressure when cutting Rockwell hardness rating of 57. won’t warp, crack or peel. sharpening and replacement, making boneless meats or slicing vegetables. They Suggested Retail Price: $60 Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 Chile the V-Slicer, with all its special are chemically inert, so they won’t brown Pepper, $14.99 Grapes features, a vital tool in your kitchen. foods or transfer a metallic taste or smell. Nogent And, the blade will never rust or stain, www.nogent3etoiles.com Dexas International Ltd. Tribest Corporation because ceramic is impervious to acids, [email] [email protected] [tel] 714.879.7150 oils and salts. Incredibly stylish and fun, www.dexas.com www.tribest.com the Kyocera ceramic cutlery with colored handles also make it easy to recognize your favorite cutlery in your knife block. Suggested Retail Price: $24.95-49.95

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ARTIST PALETTE CHEESE BOARD Are you an artist in the kitchen? Do you find yourself making the latest culinary creations? Well we have the perfect cheese board for you! The new Artist Palette Cheese Board is sure to bring out the inner chef in any cook, whether novice or guru. Offered in three colorful options—pink, blue and orange—each BON APPÉTIT CUTTING BOARD Palette Cheese Board comes with a Looking for the perfect gift for the chef handy cheese knife. Create and serve in your life? Look no further! New to Epic your favorite treats on these vibrant Products Chef’s Collection is this fabulous Palette Cheese Boards, which are great Bon Appétit Cutting Board set, complete for a hostess gift or home entertaining. with natural wood board with burned LSArts, Inc. “Give the Gift of Art.” graphics, 3-ply (20 count) Bon Appétit Suggested Retail Price: $12 napkins and metal cheese spreader. LSArts, Inc. Epic Products, Inc. [tel] 954.722.1750 www.epicproductsinc.com www.lsarts.com www.kitchenwarenews.com n SEPTEMBER 2013 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW BUYERS GUIDE 19 BUYERS GUIDE spice storage, mill & grinders Chef Professional Series Pepper Mills U.S.A. Chef Pro Peppermills

At Chef Specialties Company “our Chef Pro Peppermills have an automatic pride is inside.” Professional Series™ base that opens when you twist the pepper mills, salt mills, and sets are peppermill to grind and closes built by Chef Specialties Compant automatically when you stop. The from the inside out. As metalcrafters, peppermills also have convenient covers Chef Specialties Company is the only on the top for easy refilling that help to U.S.A. mill manufacturer to make its keep tables free from spills and messes. own grinding mechanisms and The ergonomic design allows for grinding pepper mill parts. The fully adjustable by twisting back and forth. The peppermills pepper mechanisms are built from feature a ceramic grinding mechanism cutlery-grade stainless steel to and seven patented coarseness settings withstand the rigors of commercial that are precise and easy to use—perfect kitchen environments. The grinding for grinding peppercorn, salt or dried mechanisms are backed by a lifetime herbs. Chef Pro Peppermills are available guarantee. Using Maine hardwood in plastic and stainless steel. bodies, each mill is hand assembled at their Pennsylvania factory to assure Suggested Retail Price: $19.99–plastic; $29.99–stainless steel the highest quality products. Made in American is important—now more than ever! Mercantile International NA Chef Specialties Company [tel] 855.243.3776 [tel] 800.440.CHEF www.chefprousa.com www.chefspecialties.com Pyramid Salt & Pepper Shakers Combo Deluxe Electric Pepper/Salt Mill These contemporary Judaica salt and pepper Finally, an electric mill that can grind pepper shakers were beautifully crafted from pewter and salt in one unit! Stainless Steel housing with and brass. Salt has always played an solid state ceramic grinding mill is great at indispensable role in Jewish life and ritual grinding pepper and coarse sea salt. With the dating back to the biblical period of ancient touch of a button, you can grind either one. Israel. With high quantities located in the Dead This two compartment mill features peppercorns Sea region of the historical land of the Jewish on one side and coarse sea salt on the other. people, salt was considered the most essential Another great feature is that you can adjust the and common of all elements. These salt and grind from fine to course, and it includes a cover pepper shakers are the perfect way to let on the bottom to keep the mill clean. Requires history grace your tabletop. Suggested Retail Price: $190.00 four “AA” batteries (not included). Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio, LLC Franmara [tel] 215.885.2930 [tel] 800.423.5855 www.joystember.com www.franmara.com

Tulip Spice Grinder

Lindén Sweden’s popular Tulip Spice Grinder features CrushGrind ®, the unique ceramic grinding mechanism that boasts a 25-year warranty! The spice wheel adjusts easily to grind from coarse to fine. The Tulip Spice Grinder is designed to grind rock salt, peppercorn and many seeds, including flax, and enhances the flavor of dried spices and herbs. The Tulip Spice Grinder grinds upside down leaving no mess on the table or counter, stands 5" tall and holds about 2 oz. The grinder is available in four popular colors: apple green, red, black and white. Suggested Retail Price: $17.50; stainless steel $27

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Rocket Salt & Pepper Shakers Mario Batali 7" Salt & Pepper Mill

Mealtime gets more interesting when Mario Batali, one of the country's top chefs, has partnered with salt and pepper go intergalactic. Dazzle Fletchers’ Mill on the design of the stylish “Mario” Signature dinner guests with this salt & pepper set Series of peppermills and salt mills. These mills, in 7" height, are in brushed-and-polished recycled perfect for table or counter, and are available in a variety of aluminum. Each piece is 6.25" x 2.75". colors to suit any and all design palettes. Suggested Retail Price: $58 per set Suggested Retail Price: $45.95

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NexTrend Garlic Twist

Designed as a replacement for the common but problem-prone garlic press, the NexTrend Garlic Twist has received international acclaim by winning six industry awards for Robo Steel Electric Mill innovation, function and design. It is fun and easy to use, minces garlic in an The battery-operated Robo Steel ideal texture from fine to coarse, Electric Mill from William Bounds offers creates no waste and completely rinses single-handed operation: just tilt the mill clean. It is also great for mincing ginger, and the grinding starts. When you’re chili peppers, olives, fresh herbs, shallots, nuts and more. The updated third finished, simply tilt the mill upright and it generation GT3 is recognized for its attractive ergonomic design, quality build stops. Standing at 7¾" tall, its straight and improved mincing efficiency. Made in the U.S.A. and dishwasher-safe, the stainless steel body is accented with an GT3 is available in three colors: clear, spring green and fuchsia purple acrylic window that showcases the Suggested Retail Price: $18.99 peppercorns or sea salt inside, creating a striking contemporary design that can NexTrend Products be a focal point on the table. Offering www.nextrendproducts.com mess-free grinding, this versatile mill is fully adjustable from an extra fine to Signature Salt & Pepper Mills extra coarse grind and anywhere in between to suit your taste. Robert Welch Designs has introduced Suggested Retail Price: $60 its Signature line of salt and pepper mills, which complement the sleek, William Bounds, Ltd. contemporary look of its Signature knife [tel] 800.473.0504 and utensil lines. Robust enough for www.wmboundsltd.com everyday use in the kitchen, but elegant enough for the table, the mills are constructed from ABS and 18/10 Weston Products 3-in-1 Grinder stainless steel, with an award-winning The 3-in-1 Grater is a convenient multi- CrushGrind™ ceramic mechanism that purpose kitchen tool to grind fresh won’t rust or corrode. The mills can be herbs, grate whole cloves of garlic and used for pepper, salt and spices, and shred cheese by just changing the adjust for very fine, medium, coarse or blade set. The oversized handle is very coarse grinds. Suggested Retail Price: $30-45 ergonomically designed and silicone coated for easy gripping. The entire Robert Welch Designs unit is top-rack dishwasher safe. You www.robertwelch.com might be surprised at the variety of ways you can incorporate using the LOOK TOUCH TASTE Spice Grinders 3-in-1 Grater into your baking plans. Not only are the garlic grater and finum’s latest product, LOOK TOUCH shredder/slicer blades handy for garlic TASTE™ is a patented spice grinder that and cheese, but you can also grate has the curvy shape of a bell. Its bottom chocolate, walnuts and pecans or zest features a patented discharge pool citrus fruits for delicious cookies, brownies or dessert toppings. Incorporate which gathers the ground spices within. fresh herbs into your bread and pastry dough with the herb blade set. Nothing By tapping it, you can direct the desired amount of spices precisely where you compares to the smell or taste of freshly baked bread made with freshly want them! It includes a ceramic grinder mechanism that has passed a durability chopped rosemary and drizzled with olive oil. The possibilities are truly endless test equal to 200 years of usage in a normal household. Salt, pepper or herbs can with the 3-in-1 Grater—anything you could do with your standard hand grater be ground with no risk of oxidization or any other chemical reaction affecting you can do with the 3-in-1 Grater, but with less mess. aroma or flavor. LOOK TOUCH TASTE is available in four colors: black, white, ruby Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 red and apple green. Weston Products LLC finum [tel] 440.638.3131 www.finum.com www.westonproducts.com www.kitchenwarenews.com n SEPTEMBER 2013 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW GIFTWARE 21 Giftware wine accessories Cork Pops introduced silicone wine glasses this year at NY Now. The new Spruce Silicone Wine Wine Glasses bring a new level of function (Cont. from Page 1) and durability to cocktail glasses in an elegant form. 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