Chef'n Citrus Zester - Clever Design

Another clever Chef'n product, this time a handy little zester that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. The little container catches all the bits of zest as you go, making it so easy to use. And there's no clean up.

Such a smart design on this one. Comes in cute citrus inspired colors: lime green, orange, and lemon yellow.

Mario Batali Utensils - Especially the Spoon Spatula

I love my new spoon/spatula by Mario Batali. It nestles into my hand just perfectly, is heavy duty enough for whipping up doughs, and is stain resistant (and heat resistant to 500 degrees!) And the neat edges scrape a bowl out perfectly, getting all the batter into the baking dish. Except for those bits you leave there - by mistake of course, and then just HAVE to lick off so you don't waste any.






I find I grab this lovely spoon/spatula all the time now...and yes, the lovely orange color doesn't hurt one bit. Having nice LOOKING utensils seems to make cooking that much more enjoyable. And this one cleans up beautifully in the dishwasher. Hurray!

Bestseller Kitchen Knife - Kuhn Rikon Colorful Paring Knives with Protective Cases - Ultra Sharp Paring Knife!

At the kitchen shop where I work, we literally sell box after box of these - and each box has dozens of these gorgeous little paring knives tucked inside:






This is my favorite paring knife. Ever. End of story.

Okay, I'll provide a few more details than that! I adore this knife, and once you try it you will too. Don't let it's colorful and playful exterior deceive you. This knife is unbelievably sharp. (Case in point - last Saturday when a poor little girl actually cut her finger on one, even though her Mom had warned her not to take the protective cover off! But don't worry - she was okay. We gave her a Tinkerbell sticker and all was well...)

This little powerhouse of a knife is created with carbon steel - the same type of steel as pricier brands like Wusthof and Henckels! Then it's powder coated with a non stick coating, making it another perfect choice for slicing through cheese! (Hurray! This is what I use the most when cutting through cheese.) I've had my knife at least seven months now and it is still incredibly sharp. It has exceeded my expectations on every level.

This paring knife by Kuhn Rikon (another of my favorite brands) is an absolute must. Don't be foolish and buy one, because a family member/friend/coworker will likely end up 'borrowing' it for an extended period of time. (Forever.) Instead, buy about three or four, and hide one for yourself to use! :) It really IS that good.

Kitchen Gadgets - Onion Savers - No More Stinky Onions in Baggies in the Fridge!

One of my real kitchen pet peeves is - "What on EARTH am I supposed to do with this half an onion??" Inevitably, I throw it into a baggie. And then you know what happens next - everything from the watermelon slices to the butter ends up with a certain onion-ish taste. Not terribly appetizing.

That's why these onion savers are true brilliance in my books! They seal up ultra tight, giving you lovely fresh onions inside, but no lingering odors to drift in the direction of any of the other culinary delights in your refrigerator!




Hurrah for the onion saver! Fantastic design, too.