For Someone who Loves to Entertain
Here are some Cool Tools for the friend who always entertains with great style!
- Progressive 12" One-handed Tongs - P17Why It's Cool: Intuitive one-handed tongs with a locking position for compact storageTongs are like an extension of your hand...they reach further, and can pick up hot things that you wouldn't want to touch. We find that they are most useful when, like your hand,...Trudeau Maison Individual Citrus Slice Squeezer - T64Why It's Cool: Elegantly squeezes more juice out of less citrus (saving money, squirts and sticky fingers)One of our favorite things to brighten almost any dish or drink is a small squeeze of citrus, usually lemon or lime, sometimes orange. And when it’s missing, you may not know...OXO 3-Piece Ice Bucket SetWhy It's Cool: Keeps ice (and garnish) cold for a really long timeThe concept of an “Ice Bucket” covers a lot of possibilities: … from a simple - or not so simple - bowl, to a double insulated, triple covered thing of beauty …. But the...AdHoc Chili MillWhy It's Cool: It cuts (not grinds) dried chilies into tiny pieces to add a hit of flavor to any dishThe “Pepe” Chili Mill from AdHoc features the unique SchneidWerk® cutting mechanism - a special stainless steel blade that cuts your choice of dried chilis against sharply...Trudeau Dripless Vinegar BottlesWhy It's Cool: Truly dripless pouringHow many times have you poured oil or vinegar from a bottle, only to have that bottle drip when you put it back on your shelf? What a mess!Although you can pour vinegar straight...Charles Viancin Big Silicone Lids (oval and rectangular)Why It's Cool: Use instead of plastic wrap for a better seal and greener kitchen...and it's a universal lid on the stove or in the oven or microwave.When Kennedy and I started Colbrook Kitchen, we each found a tool that to us epitomized the concept of a Cool Tool: high design, high functionality and unique--something that in...Charles Viancin Silicone Glass Covers (XSmall Lids) - Set of 2 - CV30Why It's Cool: Keeps the heat in and the bugs outOK, it’s a beautiful afternoon, you’re enjoying the outdoors with a lovely glass of wine, and all of a sudden you notice that a fruit fly is doing the backstroke in your wine...Oggi Stainless Steel Non-Skid Serving Tray - O10Why It's Cool: Keeps your glasses and drinks from sliding aroundIt’s a beautiful day and your guests are enjoying the outdoors, whether it’s a springtime lunch or a balmy summer evening. But how do you get cocktails or glasses of wine and...GEFU Potato, Juice and Spaetzle PressWhy It's Cool: Beautifully silky smooth riced potatoes with much less effortAhhh potatoes, that much maligned but often secretly enjoyed staff of life that adds so much to any meal. And while there are any number of ways to prepare a potato (or sweet...Gefu Bivita SprouterWhy It's Cool: Grow your own sprouts, easily, quickly and deliciously!OK, we admit it: we used to laugh at people who ate sprouts. Yes, we live in Northern California, and, yes, we know that sprouts are supposed to be really healthy, but we always...