Dec 15, 2007 8:14 am US/Central
Gadgets For The Foodie In Your Life
Some Stocking Stuffers To Whet Your Kitchen Kook's Appetite
CHICAGO (CBS) ―
What chef wouldn't want a kitchen gift from Santa?
In this edition of Table for 2, CBS 2's Vince Gerasole has some gift ideas for the foodie in your life. He found stocking stuffers certain to whet the appetite of everyone on your list.
And remember, good things often come in small packages. For the kitchen kook you know, we say go-go to the gadgets this Christmas.
Manager Yvette Hannah of Sur La Table says customers get pretty excited about kitchen gadgets.
"They get loud. They kind of jump up and down," she said.
The
Palm Peeler fits in the palm of your hand when you're peeling vegetables.
Non-Stick Circular Kabobs make grilling a downright pretty affair, compared to the everyday skewer.
The Grid does triple-duty as a jar opener, potholder or trivet.
And their appearance might make you laugh, but the
Tear-Free Onion Goggles are intended to keep you from crying when it's time to chop an onion. Take them off and rub your fingers across the
Wonderbar when you're done, and the onion odor will disappear. It also works on garlic.
On the subject of garlic, the
Garlic Zoom may look like a small spaceship. But if you place your garlic in the top and snap it shut, then roll it across your counter, you will be able to chop your garlic in a matter of seconds.
Over at Crate & Barrel, a friendly gadget called the
Oil Pump Mister makes cooking with olive oil easier. Just pour in the oil, pump it up, and out comes a fine mist perfect for frying. And the
Mini Stainless Grinder is a peppermill you can use with just one hand.
Speaking of hands, a pet peeve of Vince's has always been the plastic dish soap bottle next to the kitchen sink. But a handy-dandy container like the
Simplehuman Kitchen Soap Pump can make the scene a lot cleaner and aesthetically pleasing.
Quickly grinding spices is quick business with the
Cuisinart Mini Prep. Crate & Barrel manager Lynn Battoglia is a fan.
"I like it because you can do some smaller vegetables when you're really running out of time, and you look like a professional using it," Battoglia said. "Everyone looks like a professional."
And whether the
Slipper Genie makes you look professional, but at least it's fun. Rather than sweeping up, you can clean the floor just by shuffling your feet.
Here's a recap of what we saw: Sur La Table: Palm Peeler, by Chef'n: $4.95
Non-Stick Circular Grill Kabobs, by SCT: $9.95 per set of four
The Grid, by Silicone Zone: $7.95
Tear-Free Onion Goggles, by RSVP: $19.95
Wonderbar, by Cabela: $9.95
Garlic Zoom, by Chef'n: $9.95
Slipper Genie by Everholder: $9.95
Crate & Barrel Oil Pump Mister, by Crate & Barrel: $14.95
Mini Stainless Grinder, by Crate & Barrel: $19.95
Simplehuman Kitchen Soap Pump: $10.95
Cuisinart Mini Prep: $29.95
Sur La Table has locations at 52 W. Walton St. and 755 W. North Ave.
Crate & Barrel has locations at 646 N. Michigan Ave. and 850 W. North Ave., and an outlet location at 1864 N. Clybourn Ave. There are also locations in Old Orchard Center in Skokie, Plaza Del Lago in Wilmette, Northbrook Court in Northbrook, Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, Woodfield Shopping Center in Schaumburg, Deer Park Center in Deer Park, and Geneva Commons in Geneva. There is also an outlet store in Naperville. Gift registry items and services are not available at outlet stores.
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