Gizmo Girl’s Stirr
The day has come when the monotonous task of stirring your sauce can be done for you. Sound too good to be true? Fact. Place the Stirr in your pot and catch up and step away from the pot. This gadget continuously stirs your sauce, preventing separation and even burning your precious jus, brownie batter and cream of cauliflower soup. Maybe the Stirr 2.0 will wash the dishes while it’s at it....
Read MoreFridge Monkey
It’s football season, which means you want to maximize your “beer in the fridge” storage capacity. If you have a little dinky fridge, you’re probably going to be flying solo this season. There is hope. The fridge monkey (pictured right.) It doesn’t look like much, but it’s a powerful force when it comes to stacking beer bottles. Yes, it fits in a mini-fridge. We now own three fridge monkeys and yes, it even works when you’ve had a few too many to drink. Fridge Monkey ...
Read MoreFroggetmee – Spoon & Chopsticks in One
Soba is having its moment in the NYC spotlight lately, so I thought I’d share my latest discovery (read – obsession.) The Froggetmee is a spoon and chopsticks in one. Who needs a handful of utensils to wash after dinner? Dining out? Don’t be shy. Stick your spoon-stick in your bag and head to Matsugen for a little inaka soba. I’m sure Jean-Georges won’t mind....
Read MoreGadgets of the Future Update
We have a winner. I thought the USB scan toaster had the the competition, but The Flatshare Fridge (pictured right) took first place in the finals of the Electrolux Design Lab yesterday in Vienna. Think five mini-fridges in one. This invention has the potential to end all wars over who left the refrigerator door open, who ate your groceries, or who left that scary, moldy thing in there for a month. College just got a little more...
Read MoreKitchen Gadgets of the Future
If you haven’t noticed, I’m a tad obsessed with culinary gizmos and gadgets. So I was pretty excited about Electrolux’s Design Lab 2008 this year. Especially since the criteria for the competition required that all entries, “address food storage, cooking and/or washing.” Competition was fierce and there were some genius entries. The Scan Toaster (pictured right) prints whatever you want to scan onto a slice of bread. Feel like squirting ketchup all over Sarah Palin’s face? Done. Want the weather with your breakfast? Not a problem. Just plug this toaster into a USB port on your laptop and voila, breakfast and the morning news. Like I said, genius. (This might just be our favorite.) But if I was still in college, I might be more taken by the Flatshare Fridge. Think five mini-fridges in one. This invention has...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Divided Loaf Pan
Come on, we’ve all done it – baked a banana bread only to eat half before it’s off the cooling rack. But the Divided Loaf Pan renders your picking fingers useless. An in the process, it also perfectly slices each piece while the bread is still dough, Never again will your loaf crumble to pieces when slicing or wrapping up. And most importantly, no one will notice that missing slice you stole in the kitchen.Divided Loaf...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Vertical Chicken Roaster
After a long summer of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, there’s no need to abandon the grill. Instead, seize the last days of warm weather with a BBQ rotisserie chicken. We just discovered our new favorite bbq gadget, the Vertical Chicken Roaster, which makes grilling a chicken as easy as flipping burgers. The Roaster allows you to pour wine, beer, or water right into the center to add moisture and flavor while your chicken roasts. Vertical Chicken Roaster Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Wine Thermometer
Every wine has its perfect temperature – but the chances of getting it just right are probably slim to none. Thanks to the latest wine gizmo, the Wine Thermometer, getting your dry sherry to its ideal chill or your cabernet to its best temperature is simple with this metal sleeve. Slide the thermometer around the bottle and the temperature will match the desired grape. Who knew becoming an oenophile was such a sinch. Wine Thermometer Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Microwavable S’Mores Maker
S’more cravings don’t just hit in the great outdoors. Besides, some of just aren’t the camping type. Not a problem: pictured here is the Microwavable S’Mores Maker — a genius little invention that does the messy legwork for you. With a press of the button, a chocolate-marshmallow sandwich. Here’s to camping out…in the kitchen. Microwavable S’Mores Maker Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s The Radio Control Snack Float
When paddling to the side of the pool is just too much effort on a lazy summer Sunday spent in the pool, the Radio Control Snack Float will come to your rescue. It holds up to five drinks and leaves enough room for a crunchy snack in the middle. With your remote control, you can steer your beverages right up to your float. Poolside service at its best. The Radio Control Snack Float Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreCollapsible Rolling Musicooler
This handy summer gadget is a mobile beach party. The Collapsible Rolling Musicooler has its own portable radio, CD player and plugs to hook up your own MP3 player and can hold 54 twelve ounce cans to boot. Don’t you just hate it when your speakers get covered in sand? Finally an excuse to spend hours making your next playlist… Collapsible Rolling Musicooler Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Chill and Grill Outdoor Kit
Nothing says 4th of July weekend like a big bbq on the beach. The Chill and Grill Outdoor Kit just might be Gizmo Girl’s favorite gizmo – it combines functionality with its built-in grill as well as convenience with its adjoined cooler. And with a strap like a tote bag, hauling the goods never seemed so easy. Have a happy 4th of July and a mean BBQ. Chill and Grill Outdoor Kit Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Grill Tray
This week’s gizmo takes full advantage of our summer grilling possibilities: the Grill Tray conducts and retains heat from your charcoals, allowing for your cheeses to melt on your nacho chips and chicken fajitas to reach that perfect char. Made from aluminum alloy, this gizmo even comes with a little family history – they’re handmade at a Pennsylvania family’s foundry dating back to 1892. Now that’s what we call an heirloom. Grill Tray Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Professional Multi-Chopper
Forget knife skills – the Professional Multi-Chopper can chop your way through any onion, cucumber, tomato and potato. With three different pushers and four interchangeable stainless-steel blades, the chopping options are endless. No more tears in cutting onions, and frozen French fries are an item of the past. And it’s compact size makes for easy storage. Professional Multi-Chopper Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Remote-Controlled Beverage Buggy
There’s nothing wrong with being lazy by the pool this summer – the Remote-Controlled Beverage Buggy does all the grunt work in getting off your chaise longue and fetching another beverage. The remote control allows for right and left turns, forward and reverse. And the two cup holders assure your can or bottle are in for a safe trip. Here’s to safe drinking and buggying. The Remote-Controlled Beverage Buggy Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Reveo MariVac Food Tumbler
48 hour marinades went out with afternoon naps in today’s fast paced society. But that doesn’t mean your meat should suffer: the Reveo MariVac Food Tumbler can do in ten minutes what a 2 day marinade would accomplish. The tumbler will even tenderize your meat as it absorbs your marinade. Maybe there is time after all for a few afternoon zzz’s… Reveo MariVac Food Tumbler Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email Us. Until we eat again, Restaurant Girl **Don’t forget to subscribe for Restaurant Girl’s Weekly...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Wireless Talking BBQ/Oven Thermometer
Too often the father of the house rules the BBQ, alienating himself from the party, banished from the beach, to cook up the afternoon steaks and burgers. But this Father’s Day, give the gift of wireless technology: the Wireless Talking BBQ/Oven Thermometer will beep when your meat is cooked to your desired temperature – up to 330 feet away! So this year, invite dad to the conversation and let the wireless thermometer do the grilling work. The Wireless Talking BBQ/Oven Thermometer Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s 14 M.P.H. Cooler
For those interested in going green this summer, turn in your gas guzzling SUV for the 14 MPH Cooler. This cooler will drive your way from the house to the beach – up to 15 miles away – with the day’s food and drink in tow. Hold on to the handle bars to clutch the break, and rest your drink in the built-in cup holder. Your days of juggling your chair, towel and lunch just got a whole lot easier. We recommend packing it with a bottle of rosé, lobster salad and fresh berries… The 14 M.P.H. Cooler Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s BBQ Branding Iron
If Memorial Day weekend didn’t kick start your grilling season, this gizmo most certainly will. The BBQ Branding Iron brands your charred meats so there’s no more confusion as to who grilled what, or what hunk of meat belongs to you. The Branding Iron has interchangeable letters, allowing for your steaks to be personalized, or even your chicken breasts to wish you a happy birthday. You might as well stick a candle in your grilled chicken and forgo the sheet cake all together. BBQ Branding Iron Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email Us. Until we eat again, Restaurant Girl **Don’t forget to subscribe for Restaurant Girl’s Weekly...
Read MoreGizmo Girl’s Steady Sticks
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, many may be turning in their work suits for their swimsuits and heading to the beach. Along with the cooler filled with sandwiches and soda, bring a bottle of wine and these Steady Sticks to enjoy while the waves come in. Your chardonnay will stay sand-free as these sticks elevate your glasses and bottle, and give you a free hand to fly that kite that’s been wrapped up all winter. Steady Sticks Care to share your favorite kitchen gizmo? Email Us. Until we eat again, Restaurant Girl **Don’t forget to subscribe for Restaurant Girl’s Weekly...
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