For the New Cook
Here are some Cool Tools to help the new cook discover the fun and joy of cooking.
- Progressive Stretch & SealWhy It's Cool: Saves your produce--saves money--easy to useHave you ever used half of something - half a lemon, half an onion, etc. - and then tried to store the other half, only to have it turn slimy and disgusting in no time at all?...Progressive Precise Pour Measuring Pitcher/BowlWhy It's Cool: Microwave, mix and precisely pour, all with one well-designed Cool ToolWhy would this inexpensive pitcher/bowl qualify as a Cool Tool? How many times have you mixed ingredients, and then tried to pour them into a little tiny space...or even not such...BagWell Bag Holder - H13Why It's Cool: Like having a third hand when you trying to put away leftovers or put anything in a plastic bag.Ever wish you had a third hand while cooking…or maybe a fourth one as well? For us, that happens most often when we are trying to fill a plastic storage bag, either to store...Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker - J20Why It's Cool: Makes large enough pieces of garlic to crisp up in pan and add a great hit of flavorKennedy swears that the Garlic Rocker is the product that set the initial bar on what would be a certifiable Cool Tool: one of the tools that got us started in this business. We...Norpro Silicone Pastry Mat - N13Why It's Cool: Sticks to the counter but releases your foodThe “baking season” is upon us: cookies, pies, and everything in between …. And one of the most difficult parts of making a pie has been getting the crust “right” -...Cuisipro Fat Separator - C52Why It's Cool: Spacious area on top to catch solids; cooking liquid released from the bottom so easier to separate the fat from the good stuffThe Search is over!Yes, we found the perfect fat separator. Now we realize that a fat separator may not be the holy grail, but this is a category of tool that we’ve looked at...COOKINA BBQ and Oven SheetsWhy It's Cool: Non-stick sheet for your grill, baking pans and ovensAnyone who has ever cooked knows that cooking can be messy. Food can stick to your grill or roasting pan, or spill over to the floor of your oven. And all of that requires elbow...Lékué Citrus SprayerWhy It's Cool: Turn your citrus into sprayers that spritz of fresh juiceOK, this really is one of the things we wished we’d invented...and then been smart enough to do it right! The next best thing is to find one that works so well that you stop...Lékué Steam Case - L15Why It's Cool: Make fast, delicious, healthy meals in the microwave or oven—designed for effective cooking in less timeIt's that time of year when we all think about eating and cooking healthier, with less fats and more natural flavors. And you want to make sure that you maximize the nutrient...