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These days everyone knows that eating fruit each day is important, but remembering to grab an orange rather than a pack of crisps still takes effort. One easy way to encourage the whole family to make healthy choices is to keep fruit always in sight. The new Funky Fruit Holder from ZiggiZiggi, offers a cool new way to keep fresh tasty fruit to hand while adding a decorative touch to your kitchen. Featuring a simple wooden base with four supporting wires, the compact design creates a tower of lemons, oranges, apples or even onions. A stylish modern alternative to a traditional fruit bowl, the Funky Fruit Holder makes a strong visual impact in contemporary kitchens. Available from ZiggiZiggi.com, the ultra-modern Funky Fruit Holder is £17.00.
Posted by Kate on November 1, 2007 12:06 AM
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A charming exploration of form, the Eva Solo Smiley Bowl makes an artistic addition to your kitchen. With a clever double bowl design, the Smiley Bowl makes an innovative serving dish. Ideal for snacks, the two separate compartments makes it easy to serve wrapped candies and nuts. The bowl's wide smiling base can hold an array of tasty treats, while the sweeping bowl above can hold wrappers, shells or even other sweets. Sculpted from multi-layer laminated glass in brilliant and vibrant colours, the Eva Solo Smiley Bowl gleams with sophistication. A highly functional 21cm bowl in vivid red, black, orange, turquoise and lime, the Smiley Bowl brings a modern charm to contemporary kitchens. A clever design of soft organic curves, the Eva Solo Smiley Bowl is available for £56.00 from Amaroni Homeware.
Posted by Kate on November 2, 2007 12:04 AM
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With a simple charming character, Philip Kenny Studio have created a fabulous salad bowl great for transporting delicious dishes to parties and picnics. The Summer Salad Set features a large white ceramic bowl capped with an oiled beech lid. The mix of white ceramic with warm wood brings a clean sleek style to the Summer Salad bowl. Into the beech lid Philip Kenny has integrated a pair of cute salad servers. Each round spoon features a comical expression, for an engaging and endearing effect. A practical and attractive product from Irish designer Philip Kenny, the Summer Salad Set is €100.00 (abt.£79.45) from Cavan Crystal who deliver to the UK.
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Posted by Kate on November 5, 2007 12:10 AM
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While not specifically for the kitchen, I can't ignore how useful this item would be in the coming months. While I adore curling ribbon and wrapping presents, keeping everything organised can be a chore. Pulling out the paper, finding the ribbon, searching for scissors and chasing the tape can all make the simple act of gift giving into a frustrating battle. The Gift Wrap Storage Bag is a fantastic alternative to the stress of the holiday season. The canvas drawstring bag holds ten rolls of wrapping paper, while the many outside pockets are ideal for scissors, tape, gift tags, ribbon, tissue paper and gift bags. Perfect for hanging in a cupboard or standing in a corner, the Gift Wrap Storage Bag from Peppertrees makes Christmas wrapping a relaxing experience for just £10.99.
Posted by Kate on November 6, 2007 12:03 AM
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Every kitchen needs at least two pairs of scissors. One pair needs to be easy to clean, durable and sharp enough to tackle chicken pieces, herbs and bits of veg. The other pair is used to tackle the every day tasks, from opening packets to cutting construction paper. To be honest this second pair is mostly needed as an insurance that your cooking scissors don't go walking off when husbands and children go looking through your kitchen drawers. However, just because they aren't used for cooking doesn't mean they aren't important. Ten years ago Fiskars revolutionised Scissor design, and since then they've been they've been a practical choice for around the home. I bought a couple of the original Soft Touch Micro Tip Scissors back in 1997, since then they've never been sharpened and they still cut cleanly and clearly through virtually everything. With an innovative spring loaded design, you can cut paper for hours without your hand aching. Suitable for both and right and left handed, Fiskars scissors are a fabulous choice for those with arthritis or sore joints, while also being durable and robust enough for everyday use. Available from:
Amazon.co.uk
Fiskars Soft Touch Micro Tip Scissors - £10.99
Fiskars Soft Touch Multi Purpose Scissors - £13.99
Amazon.com
Fiskars Soft Touch Micro Tip Scissors - $10.35
Fiskars Soft Touch Multi Purpose Scissors - £21.59
Posted by Kate on November 7, 2007 12:08 AM
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A glamorous vintage inspired collection, the Typhoon Capsule Range captures the vibrant styles of the swinging sixties. Featuring spherical forms with smooth clean lines, the Typhoon Capsule Range will transform contemporary kitchens. Available in cream, olive green, buick red, black and white the collection includes most popular kitchen accessories. From mug trees, clocks and drizzlers to scales, colanders and rubbish bins, the Capsule range brings a unified style to kitchen product design. Each piece pairs bold strong colour with gleaming steel accents to create a modern retro design. Available from Typhoon Europe online:
Capsule Colander - £8.00
Capsule Mug Tree - £15.00
Capsule Clock - £20.00
Capsule Canisters - £6.00 - £10.00
Capsule Scale - £25.00
Capsule Kitchen Bin - £80- £100
Posted by Kate on November 8, 2007 12:07 AM
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Tired of creating gorgeous roasts and elegant fish dishes, only to find they never make it to the table in one piece? An ingeniously simple solution, the new Sili Sling Roast Lifter from William Bounds ensures every meal emerges from the pan flawlessly. Made from sturdy silicone, the cradle lays beneath your meet as it cooks. With large loop handles, the cradle makes the delicate job of transferring heavy roasts to carving boards or platters a simple matter. Big enough to hold even your Christmas turkey, the Sili Sling Roast Lifter makes preparing large holiday meals quicker and easier. A great item for the coming festive season, the Sili Sling Roast Lifter is just £15.99 from Lakeland.
Posted by Kate on November 9, 2007 12:07 AM
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A distinctive unique design, the Viners 9-piece Orbit Knife Block offers smooth curves and practical convenience. Featuring a bullet like form on a rotating base, the black handled knives slot vertically into the block from all sides. Through the centre of the block stands an arching chopping board, perfect for small items like garlic or herbs. Ideal for use in the centre of a large workspace, the Orbit Knife Block offers quick access to your knives no matter where you are. Included in the set are nine stainless steel knives, with comfortable riveted handles for precise cutting control. A part of the Professional Collection, the block holds a 20cm chefs knife, 20cm bread knife, 20cm carving knife, 12cm utility knife, 9cm paring knife, 12cm tomato knife, 9cm peeler knife, 16cm boning knife and a 12cm vegetable knife all available from Viners online for £70.
Posted by Kate on November 12, 2007 12:02 AM
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A deceptively plain design, the WMF Pro Double Pizza Wheel makes quick, easy work of your favourite pizzas, lasagne and fudge. A great item for those with arthritis, the curving handle of the Pro Double Pizza Wheel transfers all your pressure straight through to the double blades. Made from high quality stainless steel to precise specifications, the pizza wheel is part of the WMF professional range. A sharp modern design that innovatively redesigns the common kitchen tool, the WMF Pro Double Pizza Wheel proves universal design can still be stylish. Available for £21.95 from Richmond Cookshop or $29.99 from Amazon.com the WMF Pro Double Pizza Wheel is a beautifully balanced and crafted kitchen tool.
Posted by Kate on November 13, 2007 12:07 AM
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I love multi-functional designs and this simple Kitchen Chair offers a surprising versatility. Based on a historic design by Ben Franklin, the Kitchen Chair quickly transforms into a four step ladder. Ideal for reaching into tall cupboards or for cleaning high windows, this handy stool offers a sturdy kitchen solution. Fantastically easy to use, the chair features a single swinging piece. A brilliant practical design that's sure to be used by everyone in the family, the Kitchen Chair & Step-Stool can even be used as a small bookshelf or display shelf. Made from rubberwood, the Kitchen Chair and Step-Stool is available for an affordable £39.00 from the Store Online.
July 2008 EDIT : A very similar chair is also available from the Cotswold Company for £59.95.
Posted by Kate on November 14, 2007 12:29 AM
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A clever gadget for small kitchens, the Chef'n Collapsible Colander uses new silicone technology to create a flexible space saving device. The Avocado green basket features a stepped design that allows the silicone colander to quickly fold flat. Made from a single piece of moulded silicone, the bowl has no seams to trap stray pasta or vegetables. Folding down to an impressive 2.5 cm, the colander can hold up to 340g of food and features a lip for resting on pans or bowls. A great gift for university students, the Chef'n Collapsible Silicone Colander easy fits into drawers or slides down narrow spaces. Available from John Lewis, the Chef'n Collapsible Silicone Colander is an affordable £12.50.
Posted by Kate on November 15, 2007 12:17 AM
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A must have for gadget and pizza lovers, The Pizza Maker creates delicious home-made meals in minutes. Featuring two heating elements, The Pizza Maker bakes a crispy base while perfectly grilling toppings and cheese. The secret of the crispy pizza bases is in the traditional stone base, which evenly transfers heat from centre to edge. This creates an intense heat that absorbs excess moisture. Each pizza cooks in just 5 minutes, making it a great activity for family dinners. The stone base can also be interchanged with a Deep Dish Pan for making an array of meals like omelettes, pancakes, frittatas and even bacon and eggs. A compact and convenient countertop appliance, The Pizza Maker will thrill gadget fans and families. An established Australian product with positive consumer reviews, The Pizza Maker seems a sure bet at £46.95 from Amazon.co.uk.
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Posted by Kate on November 16, 2007 12:01 AM
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If you love creating unique home-made salad dressings, the Twizzle & Drizzle Vinaigrette Jug is ideal. The Twizzle & Drizzle features a large blue twisting mixer that stands in the centre of the jug. By simply pressing down on the handle, the Twizzle & Drizzle Vinaigrette Jug quickly blends your herbs and oils letting you savour every flavour and taste. With a dramatic modern style, the clear jug reveals not only the sweeping blue form but the tasty dressing ingredients. Available for £14.99 from PresentsForMen.co.uk, The Twizzle & Drizzle Vinaigrette Jug makes enjoying your salads even easier.
Posted by Kate on November 19, 2007 12:07 AM
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Love dipping buttered toast solders into a tasty soft boiled egg? The Clack Egg Cracker offers a clever new way to quickly top your morning egg. The bell shaped cup is designed to rest on top of the egg and the heavy bead is raised to the top of the pole. When released the bead plummets to the bottom, where it cleanly cracks your egg's shell. No more hacking and whacking with your spoon or the slow picking away of shell bits, the Clack Egg Cracker adds a quirky start to your morning meal while also getting you into your warm egg quicker. A perfect egg every time, the steel Clack Egg Cracker breaks your egg and your 'fast for £14.99 from Mocha.
Posted by Kate on November 20, 2007 12:05 AM
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Whimsical and engaging, this deceptive shakers will set your guests talking. Simple at first glance, these industrial looking bolts have a hidden surprise. With an astonishing bend and a shake, the Biegsie Shakers release a sprinkle of flavour over your meal. Identifiable by their different bases, the small end of each screw is also marked with a single letter indicating Salt or Pepper. A fantastic steel shaker set with masculine charm, the Biegsie Salt & Pepper Shakers are £25 from Mocha.
Posted by Kate on November 21, 2007 12:09 AM
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Created by Danish designer Ole Jensen the Familia Tableware Range brings a warm modern style to the dinning table. Crafted from high quality bone china, the pure white accents the sculptural forms. Inspired by 6,000 year old Mesopotamian traditions, the Familia Tableware has been simplified to create an iconic table setting. Featuring lovely deep rounded bowls and mugs with unique spherical handles, the Familia range by Normann Copenhagen has an organic fluidity in it's contemporary style. Blending sweeping forms with familiar tableware shapes, the Familia Tableware creates engaging pieces like the distinctive teapot. Available online from Bodie and Fou:
Familia Mug - £13.50
Familia Plates - £7.00 - £18.75
Familia Bowls - £11.75 - £13.75
Familia Jug Large - £75.00
Familia Teapot - £84.50
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Posted by Kate on November 22, 2007 12:06 AM
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Posted by Kate on November 23, 2007 12:14 AM
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While I frequently can be found investigating the latest kitchen store arrivals, I've yet to find a garlic press, grater or gadget that I'd be happy to use everyday...that is till last week. While visiting Dan's brother we discovered the Anolon Garlic Press. Made from 18/10 stainless steel and featuring SureGrip silicone grips, these strong and sturdy handles won't flex and bend over time. The large basket of the press can comfortably hold a few cloves of garlic, which is then easily crushed into a fine paste. Even more impressively, there is hardly any garlic left in the press! And finally with a quick flip, the self-cleaning spikes make quick work of any remains. An efficient press which is designed to last, the Anolon Garlic Press is £9.98 from Amazon.co.uk or $17.99 from Amazon.com.
Posted by Kate on November 26, 2007 12:14 AM
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While we've seen similar gadgets for making single cups of tea, the Tea Tube by Leopold offers an elegantly simple way of using loose leaves for even large pots of tea. Made from a simple steel tube, the Tea Tube features a slanted opening that makes it easier to scoop up the loose tea leaves. The leaves then collect in the base, and a grid of small holes allows the water to flow through. An elegant solution that has no moving parts, the Tea Tube makes it quick and easy to use loose leaf tea without any mess or fuss. The Tea Tube is available in two sizes, the original Tea Tube for single cups or the Tea Tube XL for full pots of tea.
Tea Tube for Cup - £7.99
Tea Tube XL - £11.99
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Posted by Kate on November 27, 2007 12:10 AM
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A great activity for the holiday season, baking and decorating home-made gingerbread cookies is a delicious way to express your creativity. Featuring the original 1950s packaging, the Tala Gingerbread Cookie Cutters brings magic back to the kitchen. A fabulous stocking stuffer for your prospective bakers, the set offers everything you need to create decorated cookies. Each box includes four stainless steel cookie cutters and a Tala icing bag and nozzle. Available for £6.95 from Conran, the Tala Gingerbread Cookie Cutters Set promises old fashioned fun this holiday season.
Posted by Kate on November 28, 2007 12:00 AM
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While supermarkets are encouraging us to use fewer carrier bags, the reality isn't always so simple. Carrying bulky jute bags can be inconvenient while plastic bags are small and messy. The Be-Eco offers a creative way to carry several carrier bags easily and neatly. At home the fabric draw-string bag hangs from a hook or door handle and allows you to easily store plastic bags. When you go to the store you merely take the bag with you and hang it on your shopping cart. This time the bag hangs upside down, allowing you to quickly pull out bags as you pack your shopping. A brilliant design that makes it easier to live an environmentally friendly life, the British-made Be-Eco Bag is £4.99 from Lakeland.
Posted by Kate on November 29, 2007 12:00 AM
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When it comes to preparing Christmas feasts, every surface and appliance gets drafted into use. Finding an opportunity when the oven is free to warm your plates can be tricky. And after all the effort and work you've investing in your holiday meal, you don't want to serve them on cold plates that will suck all the warmth and flavour out of your food. A wonderful solution to this problem is the Fabric Plate Warmer by Hot Ideas. Like a mini-electric blanket, the Fabric Plate Warmer weaves between your plates. Suitable for warming three to twelve plates, the Fabric Plate Warmer is ideal for everything from small family meals to large dinner parties. An economical design that's safer for your valuable tableware, plates take just 20 minutes to warm up. A great gadget which will free up time and space in your kitchen, the Tartan Hot Ideas Fabric Plate Warmer is just £34.99 from Lakeland.
Posted by Kate on November 30, 2007 12:17 AM
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