The "Cubico" This fun kitchen gadget is known as "the world's fastest mechanical vegetable dicer". Now how about that! Just cut the fruit or vegetable to fit the container, and then rotate the handle and the Gefu Cubico chops, chops, chops. We made chopped onions for sautéing, a gazpacho salad...

We like this cookware for several reasons. The colors are fun - perfect for separating dairy and meat in a kosher kitchen (Crimson Red, Copper Bronze (shown above), New Moon Blue and Black). The heavy aluminum bottom has textured heat bands for more even heating, and the non-stick coating is...

Legendary Chef Julia Child introduced the whisk (or whip, as she called it) to Americans in the 1960's*. Until then, most of our mothers and bubbies used a fork... likely a dinner fork, to mix, combine and beat. But, as most everything dear Julia recommended, American cooks became fans of the...

Chef Sleeve iPad Stand Coffee and the iPad; Cooking and the iPad; pairs that go together well. Our search for the perfect iPad stand has been a long one. The reading angles, the footprint and flexibility to easily change app screens were all factors. Well, dear readers, mission accomplished! We...

Lékué Silicone Ice Cream Tray From Lékué, one of the most innovative companies around, we discovered flexible shaped ice cube trays. What fun! These add to the theme of the party or special event. The hearts are perfect for Mother's Day, Bridal Showers and really any LOVE-ly occasion. And the...

Travel Tumbler by Thermos® We think that this is a thoughtful, fun and functional gift for Mom or Bubbie, or for that matter, anyone. If they drink hot coffee, hot tea or iced beverages, this thermal tumbler will keep the liquid hot or cold. And, it is spill proof as well. This lightweight tumbler...

This nifty tool has been featured on National Public Radio and in the New York Times Magazine. Mangos are sweet, juicy and delicious, but can be a challenge to cut and prepare. Press down on this gadget and out comes the fruit is cut in half. The splitter has a sharp serrated designed to slice...

Set of Five BowlsWe wish that everything in our kitchen was as versatile as our Duralex Picardie Bowl set. The shape and size of these bowls make them perfect for mixing, cooking, storing, freezing, microwaving and serving. Yes, they are stylish enough to bring to the table. The bowls are clear,...

The HotPan, a product of the 70 year old Swiss Cookware-maker Kuhn Rikon is unique in design and function. The design seals in flavor, moisture and temperature. The pans consist of two separate pieces--a stainless steel cooking pot, and a colorful melamine outer shell that acts as an insulator and...

Most cooks go through dozens and dozens of eggs at Passover. Instead of fishing out stray shells and getting those drops of yolks into the whites, this little gadget offers an easy solution. It is a handy tool for separating egg yolks and whites in a hurry. The Kuhn Rikon Egg Separator has two...

This fun to use Topper Chopper, "chops" off the time it takes to create toppings with hard candies cookies and nuts. Just load the chopper top with your favorite crunchies and crank away. Its stable non-slip base, recessed, stainless steel crushing bars and oversized crank handle makes chopping...

This handy little dynamo is a wonderful "kitchen helper" - it grinds both moist and dry ingredients equally well. With 3 speeds, the Wet & Dry Grinder, by Chef Pro, grinds items in a jiffy − it can grind and crush dry spices to create unique spice rubs, puree basil to make fresh pesto sauce, chop...

Non-Stick Baking Pan We have used and reused our Silpat non-stick baking mat for years, and now we welcome the new Demarle Silpat Entremet to our kitchens, a silicone baking pan. Inspired by the French word for a small dish served between courses, Entremet is designed for preparing a variety of...

Elevated cooking! This heat resistant silicone roasting aid keeps your poultry, fish, roast or vegetables up and out of the unhealthy fats and away from the burned bits in the bottom of your roasting pan or dish. It helps your roast to brown more evenly around the sides and eliminates sticking. It...

A Cut Above THERE IS always prep work in the kitchen, something to snip or cut. No, No, No, it is not a good thing to use your paper cutting or hair trimming scissors on chicken, meat, salad, or recipe ingredients. Investing in good kitchen shears is a must. In our opinion, kitchen shears make the...

Recently The New York Times featured a fascinating article titled: Creating a Dish, Not Just Reheating One, by Sophie Brickman. Yes, we agree with the author! Microwave cooking is more than just reheating your coffee. One of the divine recipes she presents is microwaved black cod with scallions...

Which peeler for which task? When you need to remove the outer layer of skin from a vegetable or fruit, it can be a time consuming and daunting chore. But, with the right tool, it can be an effortless quick peel. Naturally, we are always aiming for quick and easy. Here are two peelers which we...

Kuhn Rikon Knives Original Nakiri Colori and small Santoku Colori A good knife is every cook’s best friend. A few good ones make the dicing, slicing, mincing, cutting task so much easier − plus today, knives are also making a color statement. From Kuhn Rikon, for more than 80 years the #1 Swiss...

The Zyliss Onion Chopper is easy to use, avoids a chopping mess on the counter, and is a workhorse in the kitchen. The sleek design allows for evenly chopped and diced onions.We have tested it on other vegetables as well, including bell peppers, zucchini, cucumber and yellow squash.Works...

Have you ever watched a cooking show where the chef used a small kitchen torch to brown the meringue or crème brulee and said to yourself "I would like to have that gadget"? Well, we have! Now you can produce the same results in your own kitchen with the Bonjour Chef's Kitchen Torch. This nifty...