The Brooklyn Bagel Slicer was designed by a doctor in order to reduce the number of whacked off fingers while slicing bagels.
I’ve gotta admit, I’ve come close to losing a digit or two a few times myself… those bagels are round and rolly little suckers.
Here’s how it works: To operate the Brooklyn Bagel Slicer, [...]

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Besides smoothies and protein shakes, there are tons of things that need blending.
Like broccoli soup.
I make it all winter long and the whole family loves it.  And, they don’t even realize how healthy that soup is.  Bwah ha ha ha.  I’m evil like that.
I’ve been pouring the soup into the regular old blender, in small [...]

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Look at this cool new product, the G-Spout!
Drains grease from your ground beef with nary a chunk falling in the sink.  Can you even imagine all the uses this handy tool will have in your home?  How about pouring pancake batter, filling muffin tins, straining veggies, pouring sugar and even garage stuff like pouring paint.
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Even if you wait until the last minute to think about what’s for dinner because one kid needs help with homework and the other one has football practice, you can still have a tasty dinner on the table before dark.  With this.
Vacu Vin has created this marinating container that is like a science experiment in [...]

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Eggs are not only a fantastic source of protein, they also are inexpensive and quick to cook. We eat a ton of eggs in our house, and with the after-school activity madness about to set in, we’re looking for the fastest way to get the kids fed and watered. This little non-stick pan [...]

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Add color and whimsy to your kitchen with these Orla Kiely Pear Cannisters, available in small (gray), medium (orange) and large (gold).  Constructed of stonewear with a wooden lid, these adorable accessories are useful for hiding holding a host of items: extra keys, cash for school lunches, m&m’s you don’t want the kids to find, [...]

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Safely dry even your best crystal with this flexible silicone drying mat.  Constructed with special “fingers” which serve to elevate your glasses to allow for air flow underneath them resulting in fewer water spots. Size: 8 1/4″wide x 12″deep.

Silicone Drying Mat – $15

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Cook with style with this Pewter Measuring Spoon Set which includes 4 measuring spoons ( 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon).  So cute. Dishwasher safe & lead free.  Always good when you’re dealing with something that touches your food.
Pewter Fish Measuring Spoons – $78

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So many tomatoes, so little time. With my bumper crop of tomatoes this summer, and my basil plant doing so well, I’ve been eating my weight in Caprese Salad recently. What better way to get the perfect sliced tomato instead of a squishy mess that sometimes results from a dull knife and a [...]

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I’ve been contemplating a rice cooker for a while now, so I can make rice like PF Chang’s, but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money. I’ve read great reviews on the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer, but I don’t have that kind of cash. The reviewers also love [...]

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