Tuesday was the final day of the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show, so I went looking for gadgets that I thought you might find interesting. Here are some of the ones that caught my eye as I wandered the exhibit floor. I’ll be doing full reviews on a number of them in the not too distant future, so be sure to subscribe to our newsletter if you don’t want to miss anything.
One of the things I was looking for were gadgets that did double duty, and you’ll see a number that do just that.
Joseph Joseph Flavouriser This one actually does four jobs: tenderizer for beef, flattens chicken, citrus reamer and a pestal end for mulling spices.
Joseph Joseph Twist Grater lets you hand hold the grater or with a twist of the handle, it becomes a countertop grater. The plastic protective sheath also will catch and measure the food you are grating.
Aerobie Inc. has been has been making the AeroPress French Press for a while; but I just got to try it for the first time today. What great coffee and how perfect for travel. I’ll be putting this through the paces very shortly. Makes 1 to 3 cups of Americano or Expresso. Made in the USA and shipped to 63 countries including China. Right on!
Biaggi 27” ZipSak – you might have seen them on SharkTank, and now you can get one yourself. Zips down to briefcase size for storage, but unzips into a full-fledged 27” four-wheel spinner bag. Also available in a 22” carry-on model and a large 31” model. Price $59 – $99.
The new Circulon Roasting Pan has upturned handles which help to insure that this pan fits all ovens. The accompanying inner rack is super heavy duty, easily handling a 16 – 18# turkey.
Contigo’s 16 oz. West Loop travel mug is now available with an accessory Stainless Steel Tea Infuser. Comes complete with a snap-on protective cover to keep things tidy when it’s removed from the mug.
CoolChange has a set of four color-changing mugs that instantly start turning colors as cold liquid is added. Unbreakable, with lids and straws, these are ideal for the grandkids. Set of four is only $9.99.
Not ready for market yet, but something you’ll want to watch for, the Vertical Tray. This rack will hold serving dishes, frying pans, baking pans, pie pans, whatever; and you’ll get four surfaces in the horizontal space of just one. When you’re done working or serving, the rack instantly folds flat for storage. Watch their website for news about a production date: http://www.theverticaltray.com/VerTray.html
A new introduction coming from Robinson Home Products, the Fold-A-Bowl is ideal for chip dip or vegetable dip on a plate of veggies. Now, your food can actually go under the fold-out legs of your dish, significantly increasing the amount you can put on your plate. Coming soon.
Also not quite available yet, but you’ll want to wait for it; a heavy duty pan gripper that converts into a hot pad. Fold it in half to use, with safety pockets for your fingers, and then it pops open flat to set your pan on. From Robinson Home Products
If you’ve already tried and loved GoVino travel drinkware, you know how durable, shatterproof and convenient they are for picnicking and outdoor parties. Drum roll, please. May 1st you’ll be able to get GoVino in dishwasher-safe models. Watch for them on their website: http://govinowine.com/products.html.
The Multi-Flask is ready to use for just about any kind of drink you want it to hold – hot coffee, tea infuser or iced water bottle. With a Tritan exterior and a rugged glass interior, this bottle can take hot or cold beverages depending on your mood. There’s also a 6-in-1 set available that will also allow you to mix energy drinks, use fruit infusers and create power shakes.
The Butter Mill will take a full stick of butter and easily dispense grated slivers by just twisting the unit. The grated butter will then spread evenly and easily on your food. Store your butter in the mill in the refrigerator and it’s ready to go whenever needed. Available now from Cooks Innovations website. In July, look for a stainless steel model.
Want to get rid of that whopping big knife block on your countertop? Chances are you are only using five or six of the knives anyhow. Now Wusthof has a line of wood, in-drawer storage trays for up to seven knives. The units are made to slip right into your kitchen drawer. There’s room for three large knives and four smaller knives. Model 8000.