{"id":164,"date":"2007-12-12T11:14:39","date_gmt":"2007-12-12T11:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wp_genova\/?p=164"},"modified":"2007-12-12T11:14:39","modified_gmt":"2007-12-12T11:14:39","slug":"food-for-thou-1-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.dongenova.com\/site\/food-for-thou-1-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Food For Thought &#8211; Kitchen Gadget Parade 2007"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a rel=\"lightbox\" href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/img_6357.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/img_6357.jpg\" title=\"Img_6357\" alt=\"Img_6357\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a>Nothing like a handy pair of potato scrubber gloves for a Christmas stocking stuffer!&nbsp; This week on Food For Thought, my annual gadget suggestions with Ming Wo store manager Fontaine Wong. All of the gadgets are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mingwo.com\/\">Ming Wo<\/a>, and the prices you see listed here are from the Chinatown shop. (and they do mail order!)<\/p>\n<p> Here is the&nbsp; <a href=\"\/files\/fft-dec12-07.mp3\">audio file<\/a>  for your listening pleasure, and the list is about to be published as well.&nbsp; Later this week I will be publishing a podcast with many more great suggestions from Fontaine, so be sure to check my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dongenova.com\/shows_podcast.html\">podcast page<\/a> for that.&nbsp; Better yet, subscribe to my podcast from that page so you never miss another podcast!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/tenderpress_large.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"238\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Tenderpress_large\" title=\"Tenderpress_large\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/tenderpress_large.jpg\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Tender Press&nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; $19.95&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Fusion<br \/>&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp; gentle way to tenderize and flatten meat without<br \/>&#8211;&nbsp; &nbsp; pounding , stabbing or using chemicals.&nbsp; <br \/>By using a rolling motion ( like a rolling pin with tender teeth)<br \/>it reduces tearing and eliminates meat juice splatter.<br \/>The teeth tenderizes the meat and the bars flatten the meat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/scrub.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Scrub\" title=\"Scrub\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/scrub.jpg\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a><strong> Skrub\u2019a <\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br \/>Practical multi purpose nylon Scrubbing glove for removing dirt from potatoes and carrots and other vegetables.&nbsp; Rinse after use, wring and hang dry.<br \/>Machine wash warm water or top rack dishwasher safe.<br \/>$12.95<br \/>* works great on golf balls too*<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/masher_2.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"199\" height=\"190\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Masher_2\" title=\"Masher_2\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/masher_2.jpg\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a><strong> Gourmet Masher<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; $28.98&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Chef Jamie Gwen<br \/>What makes the gourmet masher so special?<br \/>Innovative design of diamond shaped cutting tines\/ blades<br \/>and a soft comfort grip handle makes preparing food a breeze.<br \/>Food doesn\u2019t stick to the blades like other mashers.<br \/>It effortlessly mashes, rices and whips potatoes in 60 seconds.<br \/>Works with vegetables, egg salad, baby food and more\u2026 <br \/>and even blending berries for jams and jellies.<br \/>Allows for greater control over texture and food consistency.<br \/>Simply press the Gourmet Masher straight down through<br \/>the hot cooked potatoes \/ vegetables.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/pastry_cutter.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"199\" height=\"133\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Pastry_cutter\" title=\"Pastry_cutter\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/pastry_cutter.jpg\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a><strong> Gourmet Pastry Pro <\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;$28.98<br \/>Designed to cut through flour and even cold butter .&nbsp; No need to<br \/>Pre-sift your flour.&nbsp; Just toss your ingredients into a bowl and <br \/>in seconds you get the precise consistency you need for pastry.<br \/>Dishwashersafe<br \/>Rigid stainless frame<br \/>Soft Comfort grip handle<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/poachpod.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"250\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Poachpod\" title=\"Poachpod\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/poachpod.jpg\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Poach Pod <\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; by Fusion&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;$12.95 pair<br \/>Simple to use and clean<br \/>Floats in water during cooking<br \/>Just crack a raw egg and pour into an oiled&nbsp; pod<br \/>and place it in a pan of simmering&nbsp; water until desired firmness<br \/>Simply run a spoon around the edges and gently remove the egg.<br \/>You can use to bake, mold and even make ice treats.<br \/>Great for melting butter or chocolate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/buzzbuzz.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"305\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Buzzbuzz\" title=\"Buzzbuzz\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/buzzbuzz.jpg\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a><strong> Buzz Buzz&nbsp; &nbsp;2 in 1 Electronic Mill&nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Cole &amp; Mason<br \/>Reg $79.95&nbsp; &nbsp; Spec $63.99<br \/>Unique battery operated mill has two diamond sharp ceramic mechanisms for grinding salt and pepper.<br \/>Simply slide the top button&nbsp; to choose salt or pepper and press.<br \/>Fully adjustable mechanisms for fine to coarse grind.<br \/>Viewing windows so you can tell when to refill.<br \/>Stylish Brushed stainless steel body <br \/>Batteries included&nbsp; &nbsp; 6 x AAA<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/peugeot.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Peugeot\" title=\"Peugeot\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/peugeot.jpg\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a><strong> U-select Peugeot Pepper\/Salt Mills&nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <br \/>Takes the guesswork out of grinding pepper or salt.<br \/>U-select allows for the perfect degree of grind,<br \/>With 6 Pre-set levels for grind for pepper or salt.<br \/>Just adjust the mill to your preferred grind and<br \/>turn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><a rel=\"lightbox\" href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/blender.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/blender.jpg\" title=\"Blender\" alt=\"Blender\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a> <strong>BREVILLE IKON BLENDERS<\/strong><br \/>Patented Hemisphere 6 blade system, powerful enough to crush ice into snowlike consistency, while still making smoothies, pesto, and mayonnaise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">The revolutionary blade system is designed to hug the base of the bowl, therefore eliminating any food traps.&nbsp; &nbsp;This prevents lumps in smoothies and cocktails, so that ingredients are shredded into fine and even particles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\">Varies from 600, 750, 1000 watt motors.<br \/>5 speeds The 600 model offers a Pulse&nbsp; &amp; LCD countdown display.<br \/>550Xl&nbsp; unit Reg $179.99&nbsp; &nbsp;Spec. $139.99<br \/>600XL unit&nbsp; Reg $229.99&nbsp; Spec $179.99<br \/><a rel=\"lightbox\" href=\"\/images\/2007\/12\/12\/img_6351.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/images\/2007-small\/12\/12\/img_6351.jpg\" title=\"Img_6351\" alt=\"Img_6351\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;\" \/><\/a> 800XL unit&nbsp; Reg&nbsp; $299.99&nbsp; Spec $249.99<\/p>\n<p><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing like a handy pair of potato scrubber gloves for a Christmas stocking stuffer!&nbsp; This week on Food For Thought, my annual gadget suggestions with Ming Wo store manager Fontaine Wong. 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