{"id":1721,"date":"2013-12-12T16:40:19","date_gmt":"2013-12-13T00:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.dongenova.com\/?p=1721"},"modified":"2014-01-03T13:09:27","modified_gmt":"2014-01-03T21:09:27","slug":"food-matters-kitchen-gifts-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.dongenova.com\/site\/food-matters-kitchen-gifts-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Matters – Kitchen Gifts 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today on Food Matters<\/strong><\/em> I was supposed to feature clips from my chat with Pat Joya, the person in charge of the housewares department at Capital Iron<\/a> in Victoria. Somehow some technical gremlins invaded the radio station and my column from last year’s show aired instead. So if you listened and you want to know about the gadgets featured last year, you can re-visit this blog post<\/a>. She shared the scoop on all the new innovations (and some treasured stand-bys) that you should consider as kitchen gifts for this holiday season. Our entire conversation can be heard by clicking here<\/a>. You’ll get an mp3 player popping up in a new window.<\/p>\n

Here are the descriptions of the items<\/strong><\/em> I talked about on the air with Jo-Ann Roberts as well as the ones Pat and I covered during our lengthier chat in the shop. Thanks to Pat for providing the descriptions and some of the prices as sold in Capital Iron. If mail order is your thing, I’ve put a link to the product page where applicable to amazon.ca.<\/p>\n

\"\"SOUS VIDE<\/a> <\/strong>– water bath cooker than ensures perfectly moist, \u201cedge to edge\u201d level of doneness. $369 and up, depending on whether you purchase the vacuum sealer with it or not.<\/p>\n

A neat kitchen tool because it will hold the food in the cooker at a constant temperature \u2013 unlike an oven or BBQ where the food keeps cooking to the temperature of the cooking unit.\u00a0 The food will stay at your set temperature\u00a0 (Med. Rare if that is your preference),\u00a0 for up to 12 hours! \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fabulous taste \u2013 consistent reliable performer.<\/p>\n

LODGE CAST IRON<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 All round versatile cooking vessel, various prices.<\/p>\n

Highly functional because it gives great low & slow even temperature, and the same pan can be searing hot when needed. \u00a0Lasts for years:\u00a0 its \u201dcoating\u201d does not wear off;\u00a0 it can be re-newed when over-used, adds a little iron to your diet, and just gets betterthe more frequently it is used.<\/p>\n

\"\"VICTORINOX KNIVES <\/a>\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Every <\/strong>kitchen needs good knives. 3-piece set from $139.50<\/p>\n

One of the best knife brands on the market is also one of the most affordable. \u00a0Pat could get poetic about these knives for various reasons: \u00a0They hold their edge; they are versatile in their grip \u2013 meaning they suit a wide range of people and give allowance for grip styles. They are fabricated from superior steel (x50) and are tempered well \u2013 so their molecules line up properly!\u00a0 They have a thinner Japanese style edge so have exceptional cutting ability.\u00a0 They are cheap in comparison to most other brands, but superior in performance \u2013 lots of bang for your buck and tools to use for years.<\/p>\n

\"\"RICE CUBE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 – New, easy for all to use, innovative and fun – $21.95<\/p>\n

From Kids to Caterers \u2013 this simple gadget makes bite sized cubes\u00a0 of rice\u00a0 to which your choice of food bits from peas to smoked salmon to berries can be added to create flavourful meal bites or snacks.\u00a0 Press rice into the mold, push together and instant sushi\u00a0 squares.\u00a0 Kids can make their own rice squares \u2013 even young children.\u00a0 Perfect for party appies.\u00a0 Quick & easy.<\/p>\n

\"\"COVER BLUBBERS\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Stretchy, re-usable food covers to replace plastic wrap, $4.99 and up.<\/p>\n

Super stretchy food saver that you can use to cover food or containers of various sizes.\u00a0 Think of covering the end of your cucumber to store in the fridge.\u00a0 Made of super food safe silicone Sticky Rubber it stretches & clings, seals airtight.\u00a0\u00a0 It will form fit around fresh cut food or food container.\u00a0 There are several sizes for various diameters of food\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"CHARLES VIANCIN<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Fun Silicone Pot\/Microwave\/Bowl Covers $10 and up<\/p>\n

Part of the wave of fun and interesting products made of silicone.\u00a0 These lids are flower & botanical shapes in bright colours. They are heat safe for using on the stove or the microwave & provide an airtight, watertight seal.\u00a0 Completely foodsafe and re-usable.<\/p>\n

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\"\"RAINBOW SCRUBBIES<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>What the world needs now! $2.99 each<\/p>\n

The most versatile unassuming little cleaner around.\u00a0 Use it on your tires – on your glass cooktop, for your veggies, or your cast iron pot.\u00a0 Cleans up mineral deposits on your bathtub, coffee stains on your cups.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tough and gentle at the same time \u2013 will not scratch your China or steel pots or those tires!\u00a0\u00a0 Just one of the handiest things to have in your kitchen and a genuine treat to give \u2013 for its helpful abilities.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"ORIGAMI NAPKINS\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Innovative \u2013 yes \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Useful \u2013 yes. \u00a0$9.99<\/span><\/p>\n

In \u00a0the days where everyone is stretched for time these paper napkins are just a treat.\u00a0 They are just a premium quality napkin that folds out into a star shape \u2013 and makes any dinner table into an instant occasion.\u00a0\u00a0 New on the market and just a really nice touch.\u00a0 Watch for new shapes to follow as these are hot and trending item \u2013 will be big all next year.<\/p>\n

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\"\"CUISINART YOGHURT MAKER<\/a> – \u00a0<\/strong>Great features, $99.99<\/strong><\/p>\n

This unit will automatically adjust the temperature \u2013 when your yoghurt is ready, it automatically adjusts to a chill temperature.\u00a0 This means you can set it up either at night or in the morning, and not have to worry about foodsafe issues.\u00a0 The machine makes soy or almond milk yoghurt \u2013\u00a0 sans additives \u2013\u00a0 for a non-dairy diet\u00a0\u00a0 The capacity is great \u2013 up to 1.5 litres, but in one compact unit rather than several small cups.<\/p>\n

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ADJUSTABLE NUTCRACKER \u00a0<\/strong>Convenient multi size capability, \u00a0and of the season.<\/p>\n

Handy- Just drop whatever nut you wish to crack into the flexible sized holder.\u00a0 The\u00a0 holder is conical shaped \u2013 so the nut drops to where it fits snugly.\u00a0 Just squeeze the 2 handles\u00a0\u00a0 which are joined by a coiled spring, and the nut is easily cracked.\u00a0 The best thing is this will easily adapt to various sizes of nuts.<\/p>\n

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