It’s that time of the year, gravy goodness will be flowing soon–or it could be gravy grossness if you don’t get rid of all that fat from the meat drippings first. There are all kinds of methods for separating the fat from the drippings, but using a fat separator is, in my opinion, the quickest and easiest. The OXO Fat Separator comes in two sizes, a 2-cup and a 4-cup. They are heat resistant and have a built in strainer. I personally have the 4-cup and love it. OK, did I just say I loved a fat separator? I think I’ve been spending way too much time with all these kitchen gadgets.
$11 for the 2-cup and $15 for the 4-cup
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When you absolutely, positively need 1/4” tomato slices, what do you do? Sure, you could dig out the measuring tape, a hammer, and a laser level. Or you could even call in the Army Corps of Engineers, but there is a better way. The 
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If you’re like me and have a terrible habit of using public library books as cutting boards, the genius minds at Fred and Friends have come to the rescue. Slice, dice, and julienne all you want on this cutting board with no fear of destroyed book fines. Made from solid hard beechwood, lightly dressed with mineral oil, and measuring 6”x9.5”. A whimsical addition to any kitchen.
There’s something about a baking pan that looks like the large intestines that makes you say, “What in the world were these guys thinking?” But the reason for the unusual shape is to create the perfect chewy brownie, not to teach you about anatomy. No more fighting over the few pieces of chewy brownies baked in a traditional pan. Baked in this crazy baking pan, every single piece of brownie has a yummy, chewy edge of goodness. A design that forever marks its place in history with the other great inventions of man – such as the wheel,
Piece of toast stuck in the toaster? Jamming a fork into the innards of the toaster is not recommended as you may scratch the toast. Oh, and there’s that whole electrocution and death thing too. Metal is one thing you want to keep out of your toaster. Pudding is OK, metal is bad. Put that on a sticky next to your toaster. So, with the Wood Toaster Tongs, I’ve hung up my favorite tool for dislodging a stuck piece of toast – my car battery jumper cables. The wooden tongs slip easily into the hot toaster to pluck out that pesky stuck toast. And it also takes up much less space in the drawer than the jumper
If you’ve ever gone to heat up your lunch at the office and discovered some cubical jockey has already done that for you… and left you nothing but the mushrooms from what was last night’s spaghetti and meatballs, then give this a try. Maybe… Experimental Meal – Consume At Own Risk, Biodangerous – Yesterday’s Leftovers, or Nuclear Waste – Eat and Glow …will stop them from pilfering your lunch. OK, doubtful as we all have that one coworker that will eat a packet of hot Chinese mustard, an entire ball poin pen, or even nuclear waste for a 25 cent bet. “Heck yeah I’d eat that for a quarter.”
You bang away on the keyboard all day and occasionally things come to a screeching halt. You’re forced to perform the tried and true three finger salute to reset your PC… Ctrl-Alt-Del …a quick remedy to all of your computing woes. The MOD Design keyboard tea cups and circuit board saucers are a sure way to show off your true computer geek inside and drink some tea in tribute to the keystroke that saves the day. Please refrain yourself from smashing them as we 
Cutting some simple slits into a pie top serves a purpose to let steam out, as well as adding a decorative touch, but why not add some pizazz.
An 8 oz. plastic cup: 5 cents
I’m a sucker for salt vaults and this one’s a beauty. Salt is such a huge part of cooking and having it on hand and easily accessible for each layer of your ingredients is so important. This salt box is especially nice for its easy one handed opening and beautiful soft lines. It’s made of neem wood, a tropical evergreen native to Southeast Asia. The natural vegetable oil rub brings out the rich mahogany-like grain of the neem. And even though it looks like a perfectly respectable lidded chili bowl. It is not leak proof. Please use your Tupperware when bringing chili to work.
Think long and hard before tossing that can of Chef Boyardee ravioli into your shopping cart. What if you bumped into a friend? A coworker? A neighbor? And they glanced into your cart. GULP! You could easily explain the Pabst Blue Ribbon as a cheap beer to make beer-can-chicken, but how are you going to explain the canned ravioli? If you’ve got kids, there’s a good out, but if your kids are grown, or you don’t have any… man, you are so busted. Preparing fresh, handmade ravioli is easy and quick, especially with the help of these ravioli trays. Make your dough, roll it out into a sheet and place it in the Italian made aluminum form. Press in your filling, add the top sheet of dough and roll over with the rolling pin. The ravioli is cut and ready to cook. Seriously, it’s that simple. Now, can I talk to you about that boxed macaroni and cheese in your cart?
These spun bamboo wine and hors d’oeuvres trays are perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Have them on hand at your next party and you’ll wonder how you ever managed without them. Slip your wine glass into the slot and now you have a free hand to eat and to easily gather more food. Not recommended for your yearly split pea soup and tapioca pudding party.
I don’t care what it says on the package – my butter stays out of the fridge. The French have been using these ceramic butter crocks for a very long time to keep their butter fresh without refrigeration and many of them are still alive. The butter is packed in the lid and water added to the base. The water creates a seal that keeps out oxygen so the butter stays fresh without refrigeration and spreadably soft.
Yesterday while standing in line at the post office, I thought to myself, “I’m hungry, I wish I had some Cheerios. If only I had a squishy bowl that I could put in my pocket so I could have a bowl of cereal, or perhaps some chili, or even vanilla pudding. Oh, how the time would fly by.”
Once upon a time, there was a hamburger at McDonald’s called the McDLT – it’s claim to fame was Jason Alexander of Seinfeld, sporting a full head of hair and busting some pretty serious dance moves (yes, it can be seen at the end of the post). Wait, that wasn’t it – the McDLT’s claim to fame was the ginormous styrofoam box that magically kept the hot side hot, and the cool side cool. 
Interesting baskets give any room a little more flair. These wire baskets are no exception. They are made from metal wire and finished with a powder coat for added life and rust-resistance. Perfect for fruits, vegetables, and pudding. OK, pudding – maybe not so much. The baskets pictured here are round, but an oval set with nifty handles are available as well. Set of 3 baskets.
The only way to get your tea fix any faster than using the Bodum Ibis Electric Kettle would be to stick a wad of loose leaf tea between your cheek and gum, just like chewing tobacco. So, the choice is yours. Drop the kids off at school looking like a major league shortstop, or wait less than four minutes for the 27 ounce Bodum Electric Kettle to get your water up to temperature. Decisions, decisions.