Buying a Wok

November 15, 2007 | Posted by Lorena as Tid Bits & News, Go Go Gadgets!, Uncategorized at 9:49 am | (1) Comment »

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To wok or not to wok? Well, you won’t starve without one — and can still make a decent chop suey or chow mein in a regular pan. But any self-respecting chef or “foodie” should have a good wok on hand.

What’s so great about a wok?
Wok’s are much better at distributing heat evenly. You can also toss food without making a mess. Those watching cholesterol (and who’s not?) can also use less oil.

Choosing a wok

Now for finding a good wok. Despite the wide variety of materials — aluminum, copper, stainless steel — most Asian cooks say that the carbon steel wok is still the best.

if you’ve got an electric stove, you need to get a wok with a collar (which keeps it evenl balanced on the heat source) or a flat-bottomed wok. Otherwise, the wok’s round bottom will reflect heat back on the stove, causing damage.

Salt & Pepper Orbs for Earth Day

April 23, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Go Go Gadgets! at 12:00 pm | Comments »

Earth Day was Sunday, so I hope you had the world on your mind, so to speak.

To kinda celebrate Earth Day, we’re highlighting these beautiful Salt & Pepper Orbs. Pretty, aren’t they?

Designed by Andi Kovel, these handmade salt & pepper shakers are made of recycled glass & processed in an electric furnace that just happens to be powered by wind, so you can feel good about your purchase!

Kitchen Gadget of the Day: Valentine’s Day Egg Hearts Cutter

February 6, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Go Go Gadgets! at 12:00 pm | (2) Comments »

There are few things that are more funny than eggs shaped like hearts. Am I right? This little kitchen gadget is by far my favorite this year. The Valentine’s Day Egg Hearts Cutter is made from sturdy aluminum & is just waiting for you to make your sweetheart breakfast in bed.

My pal got me a set of these heart-shaped cutter for Christmas, and I have really enjoyed them! Not only can you use this gadget on eggs, it works great on cookies as well as pancakes. And who doesn’t need a little more heart in their day? Cost, $5.

Steam Ovens Provide Fast & Healthy Cooking

November 28, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Tid Bits & News, Go Go Gadgets! at 7:59 am | Comments »

Using steam to cook food is a tradition that goes back centuries when your dinner was steamed in reed or bamboo baskets & gobbled up by the family without hesitation, or napkins.

Today, steam cooking has come a long way and now offers a better way to stay healthy & to cook one of those last-minute meals we’re all famous for. Using steam to cook your veggies & chicken optimizes the retention of vitamins, nutrients, flavor, color, as well as texture. And since steam allows the moisture to stay in your food, you don’t feel the need to add any fatty oils to your dinner, and that is good news.

French chef Francis Lynch finds that steam cooking is a wave of the future, and the past, “We are finding that steam cooking is becoming an increasingly popular method of cooking due its ease of use, great results, health advantages and flexibility. Steam ovens can be used to cook everything from roasts to bread to desserts.”

“Steam cooking enhances fresh produce’s own natural flavor. This applies to vegetables in particular, but also to other side dishes and fish.”

Well, if a French chef tells me steam cooking is the way to go (and mentions desserts), who am I to contradict?

Eat well & Laugh often!

Thanksgiving Cooking Gadgets

November 22, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Go Go Gadgets! at 9:20 am | Comments »

We need all the help we can get our hands on this time of year & with Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, we better get crackin’. This morning we are going Thanksgiving gadget hunting. So, get those wallets out & come along, I’ve found some true goodies!

Now don’t be afraid of bondage, turkey bondage, I mean. In order to keep our turkeys closed up tight I’m sure we’ve all done our bit of experimenting. Well, now you don’t have to with the TheFoodLoop, bondage is for the birds!

Drop that string & pick up silicone cable tie TheFoodLoop. This handy dandy kitchen gadget constrains your turkey just the way you want them, without having to tie any knots. How handy is that?

Next up on our Thanksgiving cooking gadget hunt, we have the new Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife that will allow you to cut through that yummy, roasted turkey with ease. This new electric knife is all you need in the kitchen gadget arena this year, it will cut through practically anything with the speed & precision of a celebrity chef.

Still working with the holiday poultry, I am happy to introduce you to Thermapen’s new Internal Temperature Probe. This fantastic thermometer with its needle-thin probe will tell you the internal temp of your bird in less than two seconds. Wow, no more wasting oven heat with that kind of quick response time!

Lastly, I want you to say hello to my little friend, the Williams-Sonoma Brushed Stainless-Steel Cream Whipper. All you have to do with this bad boy is pour in the cream & sugar, pop in a nitrous oxide cartridge (sold separately) and you get all the whipped cream one could ever want, minus the additives! I think this one’s my favorite, you know how I feel about my sweets!

Well, I hope you have enjoyed this Thanksgiving gadget excursion. I wish you & yours a very happy Thanksgiving!

Eat well & Laugh often!

Perfect Coffee Pod Maker

November 9, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Go Go Gadgets! at 11:51 am | Comments »

I know you probably feel some frustration with commercial coffee pods & their lack of quality & taste. So, that’s why we’re going to try the new Perfect Coffee Pod Maker.

This coffee makes excellent use of pre-cut papers & heat seals them once you have filled them up with your favorite coffee blend. The homemade pods will work with any pod-using machine & the paper refills are sold separately & reasonably priced. Cost, $40.

No More Need for Water to Boil an Egg

October 12, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Go Go Gadgets! at 10:44 am | (2) Comments »

Leave it to the Brits to come up with a new gadget that perfects the boiled egg.

British inventor Simon Rhymes has created a gadget that takes the water out of boiling the perfect egg. Now all you have to do is set your eggs in Ryhmes’ egg gadget that uses four 500-watt light bulbs to cook your eggs in six minutes. His newly invented gadget even cuts off the top of your egg to allow room for toast-dipping.

I don’t know about this one, what do you think? I think I’ll stick to the water.

The Ex Stainless Steel Knife Set

September 28, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Go Go Gadgets! at 10:38 am | Comments »

I found the perfect gadget to accompany your Voo-Dude Toothpick Holder, The Ex. Take out your kitchen aggression on The Ex Stainless Steel Knife Set. This hilarious knife set holds five knives in various slots on his body.

You not only get five high quality stainless steel knives, you get a plastic person to put them in. Available in black or red. And if you really want to take out those angry feelings, post a photograph on the Ex’s face, that might do the trick. Cost, $80. A lot for angry knives, maybe an anger management class is better suited for that amount of money.

Via: Perpetual Kid

Voo-Dude Toothpick Holder

September 27, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Go Go Gadgets! at 10:09 am | (1) Comment »

I found another kitchen gadget goodie for you this fine morning. Say hello to my new friend the Voo-Dude Toothpick Holder.

I don’t think anyone will criticize your cake decorating skills with one of these guys in the kitchen. Besides being original & cute, the Voo-Dude does keep your toothpicks readily available & organized.

He gets an A+ from me. Cost, $8.

Eat well & Laugh often!

No More Tears Onion Goggles

September 25, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Go Go Gadgets! at 12:00 pm | Comments »

Say goodbye to onion tears with these Onion Goggles. These handy dandy goggles are foam-sealed around the edges so those tear-inspiring onion fumes steer clear.

The Onion Goggles are worn just like regular glasses and you will look like you mean business in the kitchen. For just $20 a pair, kiss those tears goodbye!

Via: Broadway Panhandler

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