For the New Cook
Here are some Cool Tools to help the new cook discover the fun and joy of cooking.
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Gefu Flexicut Vegetable Splitter (Cutter) - G30Why It's Cool: Easily cuts round things (fruits or vegetables) into quarters or eigths, without risk to life or limbOne of the most difficult categories of things to cut a lot of are round things. Think about it: Brussels sprouts, carrots, small potatoes, cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers,...
Norpro Grip-EZ Mango Splitter - N11Why It's Cool: Best tool we've found for cutting and peeling a mango.We don’t often go for tools that are single-taskers. Sometimes however, if they do the job so well, then it’s worth it. One tool that falls into this category is the mango...
Norpro Stainless Steel Herb and Kale Stripper and Chopper - N12Why It's Cool: Not only does this strip all different kinds of herbs and kale, it has a blade to chop them as well.OK - you know you love the special flavors that herbs can add to a variety of dishes. But the ‘dried’ stuff in bottles doesn’t deliver the punch you want, and the effort of...
GEFU Primeline (Fish, etc.) Turner - G25Why It's Cool: At last: the perfect turner! The silicone edge makes it usable in non-stick pans, while the flexibility of the fish turner design makes it easy to slide under your food.The ‘basic’ turner - or ‘spatula’ - presents several issues, especially if you use non-stick or coated pans. Many have single-piece blades, either rigid or semi-rigid,...
Tovolo Perfect Cube Silicone Ice Trays (Set of 2)Why It's Cool: Freezes a variety of things in perfect cubes, from ice to herb nuggets and more!If you’re like us, then you may think: why do I need an ice cube tray? My freezer makes all the ice I need without human intervention. That’s what we thought until we saw the...
blomus "Knik" Trivet - B25Why It's Cool: Great trivet that folds up to take up very little spaceTrivets are essential tools for handling or serving any hot dish, to protect your countertops or your dining table. If you have ever forgotten to use one, then you’ve never...
Charles Viancin Silicone Trivet / Pot Holder - CV31Why It's Cool: Soft, flexible multi-tasker: trivet, pot holder and jar openerWhen is a pot holder not merely a pot holder? And how could a pot holder be a Cool Tool? When it’s also a trivet, a bottle opener, and a lovely silicone piece designed by...
Charles Viancin Gift Set of Lids - CV29Why It's Cool: Use instead of plastic wrap for a better seal and greener kitchen...and it's oven safe...and now at an outstanding price!We all love Charles Viancin silicone lids: they’re beautiful, they’re useful, they’re effective, and they’re wonderful to own and to give as gifts. In addition, they’re...
Lékué Microwave Grill/Panini Maker - L13Why It's Cool: Crispy grilled foods in minutes without heating up your kitchenWe’ve been waiting for this for some time! Imagine a single tool, that will grill - yes: “grill”! - almost anything you can think of, in the microwave! ...a Tool that...
Progressive Silicone Microwave MultimatWhy It's Cool: It has a ton of kitchen functionality in a small, affordable package.OK, you know this problem, right? You put something into a container and put it in the microwave to heat up. You thought it was contained (it’s in a ‘container’, after all)....