Nothing like a handy pair of potato scrubber gloves for a Christmas stocking stuffer! This week on Food For Thought, my annual gadget suggestions with Ming Wo store manager Fontaine Wong. All of the gadgets are available at Ming Wo, and the prices you see listed here are from the Chinatown shop. (and they do mail order!)
Here is the audio file for your listening pleasure, and the list is about to be published as well. Later this week I will be publishing a podcast with many more great suggestions from Fontaine, so be sure to check my podcast page for that. Better yet, subscribe to my podcast from that page so you never miss another podcast!
Tender Press $19.95 Fusion
– gentle way to tenderize and flatten meat without
– pounding , stabbing or using chemicals.
By using a rolling motion ( like a rolling pin with tender teeth)
it reduces tearing and eliminates meat juice splatter.
The teeth tenderizes the meat and the bars flatten the meat.
Skrub’a
Practical multi purpose nylon Scrubbing glove for removing dirt from potatoes and carrots and other vegetables. Rinse after use, wring and hang dry.
Machine wash warm water or top rack dishwasher safe.
$12.95
* works great on golf balls too*
Gourmet Masher $28.98 Chef Jamie Gwen
What makes the gourmet masher so special?
Innovative design of diamond shaped cutting tines/ blades
and a soft comfort grip handle makes preparing food a breeze.
Food doesn’t stick to the blades like other mashers.
It effortlessly mashes, rices and whips potatoes in 60 seconds.
Works with vegetables, egg salad, baby food and more…
and even blending berries for jams and jellies.
Allows for greater control over texture and food consistency.
Simply press the Gourmet Masher straight down through
the hot cooked potatoes / vegetables.
Gourmet Pastry Pro $28.98
Designed to cut through flour and even cold butter . No need to
Pre-sift your flour. Just toss your ingredients into a bowl and
in seconds you get the precise consistency you need for pastry.
Dishwashersafe
Rigid stainless frame
Soft Comfort grip handle
Poach Pod by Fusion $12.95 pair
Simple to use and clean
Floats in water during cooking
Just crack a raw egg and pour into an oiled pod
and place it in a pan of simmering water until desired firmness
Simply run a spoon around the edges and gently remove the egg.
You can use to bake, mold and even make ice treats.
Great for melting butter or chocolate.
Buzz Buzz 2 in 1 Electronic Mill Cole & Mason
Reg $79.95 Spec $63.99
Unique battery operated mill has two diamond sharp ceramic mechanisms for grinding salt and pepper.
Simply slide the top button to choose salt or pepper and press.
Fully adjustable mechanisms for fine to coarse grind.
Viewing windows so you can tell when to refill.
Stylish Brushed stainless steel body
Batteries included 6 x AAA
U-select Peugeot Pepper/Salt Mills
Takes the guesswork out of grinding pepper or salt.
U-select allows for the perfect degree of grind,
With 6 Pre-set levels for grind for pepper or salt.
Just adjust the mill to your preferred grind and
turn.
BREVILLE IKON BLENDERS
Patented Hemisphere 6 blade system, powerful enough to crush ice into snowlike consistency, while still making smoothies, pesto, and mayonnaise.
The revolutionary blade system is designed to hug the base of the bowl, therefore eliminating any food traps. This prevents lumps in smoothies and cocktails, so that ingredients are shredded into fine and even particles.
Varies from 600, 750, 1000 watt motors.
5 speeds The 600 model offers a Pulse & LCD countdown display.
550Xl unit Reg $179.99 Spec. $139.99
600XL unit Reg $229.99 Spec $179.99
800XL unit Reg $299.99 Spec $249.99
