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Browse Cook's Tools & Gadgets Models & Brands: Harold Import Company, Inc. 783, Isi 2350IS, MIU France, Pepper Mill Imports, Inc. 103, Screwpull, Rachael Ray 50935, Bodum 1801-16US, OXO 1060578, Swissmar Imports, OXO 1058018Home › Cook's Tools & Gadgets
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Harold Import Company, Inc. 783 Dimentions: 8 x 8 x 1.5 inches Weight: 0.9 pounds Material: stainless-steel List Price: $53.99 Price: $32.79
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Key features Harold Import Company, Inc. 783
- Set includes 52 decorating tubes, 2 flower nails and standard coupler
- Organized in plastic hinged storage box for easy access
- Made by Ateco
- Assembled in the USA
- Model: Ateco 55-Piece Cake and Food Decorating Set
Review Ateco 55-Piece Cake and Food Decorating Set / Harold Import Company, Inc. 783:Amaze your guests with your creations - cakes, pastries and petit fours piped in lacy frostings with delicate flowers - all made with the tools in this Decorating Set. A hinged plastic box keeps all 55 pieces in their own places - 52 decorating tubes (the most popular ones), 2 rose nails and a plastic coupler. All are made of nickel-plated steel. Instructions are included. A beautiful set for the pastry enthusiast. |
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Isi 2350IS Dimentions: 12.25 x 3.75 x 3.25 inches Weight: 0.3 pounds List Price: $50.00 Price: $45.99
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Key features Isi 2350IS
- Prepares fresh whipped cream in mere seconds, and it's economical, too; one pint of heavy cream yields up to five times as much whipped cream
- Two decorator tips, a cream charger and a charger holder are included
- No need for additives or preservatives since it is to make fresh on spot
- Fresh and easy--no more whipping by hand or using aerosol cans with preservatives
- For a special treat, try adding syrup or other favorite ingredients to create a delicious flavored whipped cream or light dessert
- Model: iSi One Pint Dessert Whip, White
Review iSi One Pint Dessert Whip, White / Isi 2350IS:The ease of supermarket whipped cream, with the freshness and inimitable taste of homemade. Experiment by adding flavored extracts to lend new dimension to your desserts. How about fresh strawberries with almond flavored cream? Yum. Simply put the cream into the container and "charge" it with N2O. Refrigerated whipped cream will stay fresh in the metal case for 14 days. Due to the nature of this item we are not allowed to ship it by air. Therefore we regret we are unable to ship this item Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air, or to any destination outside the 48 contiguous United States. For cooks who love a decorative touch, this iSi Dessert Whip can’t be beat. In just seconds, a pint of heavy cream yields four pints of whipped cream, ready to add to pies, cakes, coffee, and more. By means of a charger system, the dessert whip also churns out light and airy sauces, chocolate mousse, and tiramisu. [+]
A recipe booklet is included along with two styles of decorator tips that let the imagination run loose. The elegant one-pint bottle comes with one cream charger. -Ann Bieri. |
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MIU France Dimentions: 4.6 x 3.6 x 3.6 inches Weight: 3 pounds List Price: $49.99 Price: $34.99
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Key features MIU France
- 18/10 polished stainless steel
- 3-1/4-inch pounding surface
- Pounds chicken breasts for searing, beef for carpaccio
- 2.2-pound weight
- 3.25-inch Diameter x .5-inch Height with 3.75-inch handle
- Model: MIU 2.2-Pound Meat Pounder
Review MIU 2.2-Pound Meat Pounder / MIU France:This Meat Pounder 2 LB in Stainless by MIU France weighs in at just over 2-pounds. It will pound meat, fish or poultry into nice even slices with little effort. This is perfect for preparing chicken parmesan, beef, veal or tuna for Carpaccio. The one piece design is easy to use and clean. The solid stainless steel will withstand many years of usage without fail. The handle is 4-inches tall with a 3. 5-inch circular base. Since there are no seams, it will not retain any food particles. This item isDishwasher safe. If washing by hand, do not use an abrasive scrubber as it may scratch the polished finish. [+]
For over 15 years MIU has been producing kitchenware for the gourmet industry. Their extensive knowledge on product design, market demand, manufacturing techniques, and more importantly what customers want has made their products favorites all over the world. Their products are elegant and made from the finest quality materials including stainless steel, ceramic, glass, bamboo, maple and oak. Size: 3. 5L x 3. 5W/D x 4. 5H inches Color: Stainless This 18/10 stainless-steel meat pounder flattens chicken breasts to a uniform ¼-inch thickness for Chicken Parmesan or pounds beef to an almost transparent thinness for carpaccio. The pounder’s hefty 2. 2-pound weight does most of the work with little effort on the chef’s part. This meat pounder has a 3-1/4-inch pounding surface and a 4-inch-tall handle that is comfortable but, considering the pounder’s smooth polished mirror finish, could get a little bit slippery. This tool is dishwasher-safe for easy and hygienic cleaning. -Cristina Vaamonde. |
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Pepper Mill Imports, Inc. 103 Dimentions: 11.25 x 2.75 x 8 inches Weight: 1.2 pounds List Price: $60.00 Price: $59.95
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Key features Pepper Mill Imports, Inc. 103
- Grinding mechanism is designed to actually grind the pepper maximizing the flavor and aroma
- Hand made to exacting standards
- Durable all metal body
- Flanged base for stability
- Tool steel grinding mechanism adjusts from fine to coarse
- Model: Pepper Mill Imports, Atlas 8" Brass Pepper Mill
Review Pepper Mill Imports, Atlas 8" Brass Pepper Mill / Pepper Mill Imports, Inc. 103:Fresh Pepper is much more flavorful and healtier than pre-ground pepper. Stored pepper looses flavor and can grow mold when the hard shell of the peppercorn is broken and allowed to stand for long periods of time. A dash of fresh ground pepper adds to any gourmet dish. |
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Screwpull Dimentions: 12.1 x 4.2 x 2.6 inches Material: silicone List Price: $20.00 Price: $19.99
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Key features Screwpull
- Soft silicone edges won't scratch enamel or metal cookware
- Whisk measures 10 inches long; weighs 1 pound; 5-year guarantee
- Nonporous silicone; resists heat up to 800 degrees F
- Adaptable for left- or right-handed use; dishwasher-safe
- Silicone whisk from Le Creuset
- Model: Le Creuset Balloon 10 Inch Silicone Whisk, Red
Review Le Creuset Balloon 10 Inch Silicone Whisk, Red / Screwpull:Le Creuset Cherry Red Silicone Balloon Whisk - FT10067. Ergonomic Handle Design. Resists Heat Up To 800 Degrees Fahrenheit. Non-Stick Cookware. Dishwasher-Safe. Cherry Red Finish Whip up fluffy cream to top an apple pie or mix a creamy béchamel sauce for moussaka with this balloon whisk from Le Creuset. The colorful kitchen tool is made of durable silicone-heat-resistant up to 800 degrees F. While this whisk is game for some heavy-duty beating, its 100-percent silicone coating prevents the wires from scratching nonstick, metal, stainless-steel, and enamel cookware. Silicone is also food-safe, non-porous, and stain- and warp-resistant. The gently-curved handle provides a comfortable grip, and is adaptable for both left- and right-hand use. [+]
To clean the whisk, simply put it in the dishwasher. This item measures 10 inches long, weighs one pound, and is covered by a five-year guarantee. -Jessica Reuling. |
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Rachael Ray 50935 Dimentions: 14.17 x 10.2 x 14.25 inches List Price: $59.99 Price: $46.95
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Key features Rachael Ray 50935
- Cast-iron fondue pot distributes heat evenly while porcelain-enameled interior requires no seasoning care; cast-iron base
- In preparing fondues, use only wooden and nonstick mixing utensils; wash the China-made fondue pot by hand
- Upon shipping, fondue set measures 16-1/3 by 10-1/2 by 5-1/3 inches and weighs 13-2/5 pounds; limited lifetime warranty
- Two small handles provided for pot transportation; no fuel included
- 9-piece fondue set from Rachael Ray; includes 1-1/2-quart fondue pot, base, 6 color-coded fondue forks, and a liquid fuel holder
- Model: Rachael Ray 1-1/2-Quart Cast-Iron Fondue Set, Blue
Review Rachael Ray 1-1/2-Quart Cast-Iron Fondue Set, Blue / Rachael Ray 50935:Celebrate a birthday or anniversary around a pot of bubbling cheese fondue. This nine-piece cheese fondue set from Rachael Ray provides all the essentials for this fun meal, with a 1-1/2-quart fondue pot, a heavy-duty stand, liquid fuel holder, and six color-coded fondue forks. Perfect for a small family, eating fondue also can become a spirited game with penalty kisses for items lost in the melted cheese. Dip bread squares, apples, salami, carrots, or cauliflower in rich, melted Gruyere or cream cheese. The fondue pot and its stand feature cast-iron construction. The cast-iron pot benefits from unmatched durability against warping and breakage, superb heat retention, and even heat distribution. Porcelain enamel coats the fondue pot to eliminate the need for pre-seasoning on the interiors, which other cast-iron cookware requires. This construction also allows the pot to adapt for stovetop or oven use. The fondue pot is cast with two small handles. For the best care, use wooden stirring spoons or nonstick utensils when preparing fondue to avoid scratching the enamel surface. [+]
Likewise, avoid abrasive scrubbing pads in cleaning the fondue pot, washing only by hand in warm, soapy water. Dry the cast-iron pot immediately to ward off rust. Made in China, the set does not include fuel. A limited lifetime warranty covers the set. Upon shipping, the set measures 16-1/3 by 10-1/2 by 5-1/3 inches and weighs 13-2/5 pounds. -Jessica Reuling What's in the Box Set includes: 1-1/2-quart fondue pot; fondue stand; 6 fondue forks; liquid fuel holder. 9 pieces total. |
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Bodum 1801-16US Dimentions: 7.6 x 5.99 x 6.26 inches Weight: 1.15 pounds Material: Borosilicate glass with stainless steel infus... List Price: $54.00 Price: Too low to display
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Key features Bodum 1801-16US
- 34-ounce glass tea press for loose teas and tea bags; serves 3 or 4 people
- Safe in the dishwasher except for rod and lid; also available in cast iron
- Patented system stops brewing when tea is plunged so tea is not bitter
- Borosilicate glass body and handle; stainless-steel infuser; plastic knob
- Brews tea at preferred strength without a need to remove the infuser
- Model: Bodum Assam 34-Ounce Glass Tea Press with Stainless-Steel Filter
Review Bodum Assam 34-Ounce Glass Tea Press with Stainless-Steel Filter / Bodum 1801-16US:Stainless steel filter / Brosilicate glass jug, glass handle and steel infuser & lid / Dishwasher safe / Microwave safe without rod and lid A smart and elegant design, the Assam tea press from Bodum prevents tea from becoming bitter while showcasing the beauty of brewing. Crafted with a borosilicate glass body and a stainless steel infuser, the press works with loose leaf or bagged teas and lets the user determined the brewing strength. Once plunged, the filter holds the tea below the infuser holes, so brewing is brought to a tidy halt. No removal of the infuser is necessary, and the tea's lovely color is visible all the while. Modeled on traditional teapot shaping, the pot holds 34 ounces, comes with a stay-cool knob, and cleans up in the dishwasher with the lid and rod removed. A 17-ounce version is also available. -Emily Bedard. |
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OXO 1060578 Dimentions: 28.75 x 17 x 16 inches Weight: 20 pounds List Price: $144.50 Price: $109.95
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Key features OXO 1060578
- Inner plastic liner is easily removable and easy to clean
- External, wide foot pedal for easy access
- Deep lid hides trash bag from sight
- Smooth, silent, motion controlled lid movement
- Trash bag is secured with unique Bag Lock
- Model: OXO Good Grips 1060578 White Steel Rectangular Trash Can, 10-Gallon
Review OXO Good Grips 1060578 White Steel Rectangular Trash Can, 10-Gallon / OXO 1060578:Trash has never looked so good. This handsome stainless steel can features a rectangular design that makes the most efficient use of kitchen space, equipped with an extra-wide opening for easy disposal of bulky items. A broad, external foot pedal ensures hands-free opening, while a special motion control device guarantees the lid gently and silently opens and closes. One-year limited warranty. |
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Swissmar Imports Weight: 4.9 pounds List Price: $49.95 Price: $48.95
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Key features Swissmar Imports
- Origin: Germany
- Material: ABS plastic, surgical steel blades
- Length: 14-in.
- Cleaning & Care: Handwashing recommended
- Width: 5-in.
- Model: Borner V-4000 V-Slicer Pro Mandoline 14-in.
Review Borner V-4000 V-Slicer Pro Mandoline 14-in. / Swissmar Imports:You don't need to be a professional chef to turn out beautifully presented food in no time flat! This V-slicer mandoline from B??RNER lets you julienne, slice, shred and make perfect, even cuts for your salads, soups, side dishes and more. Use it for veggies like carrots, celery, potatoes and squash. The unique safety setting lets you keep the blade tucked away when not in use, and the safety holder protects hands while in use. Sharp, German-made surgical blades allow nine cuts using three different inserts. Produce thick to thin slices, large or small dices, shreds or juliennes. The ergonomic handle helps you avoid discomfort. And, it's easy to clean. A great tool for the home gourmet. |
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OXO 1058018 Dimentions: 7 x 3 x 1 inches Weight: 1.3 pounds List Price: $33.50 Price: $24.14
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Key features OXO 1058018
- Jigger Cap with soft, non-slip grip
- Double wall construction for insulation
- 16-ounce capacity
- Built-in strainer
- Model: Oxo SteeL Cocktail Shaker
Review Oxo SteeL Cocktail Shaker / OXO 1058018:Liven up drinks with OXO's sleek and tapered shaker, constructed with double-wall stainless steel for insulation. Includes a jigger cap and built-in strainer. 16 oz. Brushed stainless steel inside and out gives this cocktail shaker a sleek, modern look. Double-walled construction means less condensation, keeping hands from slipping while shaking up favorite drinks. A soft-grip outer cover on the jigger (which doubles as a lid) allows it to be held securely while adding liquid to any of three measurement markings: 1-1/2, 1, and 3/4 ounces. A built-in strainer prevents unwanted ice from falling into glasses. The shaker measures 9 by 3-1/2 inches and complements other stainless-steel accessories in OXO’s barware collection. OXO backs all its products with a satisfaction warranty, and will replace or refund any returned item. -Ann Bieri. |
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