Gadgets and Gizmos Oh My!

I was reading my February issue of Real Simple and came across several things that make me super excited.  
I don't care if you think it's lame, but kitchen tools are so super awesome.  One reason I love perusing Chefs.  I have a new site and tools that I really am dying to try.

First on the list is the Flavor Shaker by Jamie Oliver.  A mortar and pestle for the modern age!  And, they have one in purple (yeah, I have purple pyrex and dishes.... still want to add jadite in the mix).  How can I not want one?!  Be sure to watch the cheesy 2 minute video.  The trick to this gadget it is it all encapsulated and a ceramic ball does the work for you as you shake it around.  

 

Next, I think I want darn near everything from here, Fusion Brands.  I thought nearly everything on the site was pretty ingenious and silicone being the new wave of materials being used in kitchen gadgets, well, they should be made in the shade (b/c I love baking with my silicone pans.  Slides right out!  Cooks even!).

My top 3 wants:

The Food Pod

Put your veggies, shell fish (break out the Old Bay!), eggs even in pot of boiling water, cook.  Pull out and it strains automatically.  O_o  

Next up on the list of must haves from Fusion Brands?  The Tender Press.  It's a meat tenderizer you use like a rolling pin.  Now that's smart.  Yeah it won't serve as a good self defense object should someone break in (can't really slug someone with a silicone rolling pin!), but it's easier to use!  

And finally the Love Handle.  It is a removable handle grip that can be used on your pots and pans.  Simply snap it in place and voila!  Also has a built in spoon rest.  Now that is handy.

 

Giada is coming to Target.  Not sure I'll be getting any of her cooking things, however, she is also going to have a line of food items.  That is what I am excited about.  Pastas (her farfalle is pretty cute, even though I am a Barilla girl all the way), sauces, vinaigrettes.  And I am dying to try the Parmesan Garlic Vinaigrette.  At $2.99, you couldn't make it for that price.  The main Giada page on Target even includes recipes.  How cute.