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K i t c h e n w a r e N e w s & H o u s e w a r e s R e v i e w S h o w D a i l y 2 9 M o n d a y, M a r c h 0 4 , 2 0 1 3 REVOLUTIONIZE HOT MEAL PREPARATION WITH THE MACROWAVE Some people say it's like the iPhone of the kitchen... simple to use, remarkably sophisticated and provides amazing results every time. It's called a Macrowave, and this unique new appli- ance is revolutionizing hot meal prepara- tion and enhancing lifestyles by provid- ing users the convenience of a hot deli- cious meal of their choice, at a time that fits their schedule. The Macrowave is a fully automatic oven that uses gentle and even conduction heat in combination with interactive software to prepare up to eight different individual meals at the same time. The Macrowave is an energy efficient, compact countertop device that uses a series of individual heating trays called Smart Shelves to automatically heat most frozen or refrigerated meals: from scratch, leftovers or prepackaged meals from your retailer. The interactive software allows each Smart Shelf to indi- vidually supply the exact energy required to heat each meal to the perfect serving temperature in a fashion that preserves moisture, enhances flavors and greatly extends the hold- ing time. This process results in better tasting meals, that are ready to serve when the user is ready to eat. The Macrowave is fully automatic— no dials to set, no buttons to push, no pro- grams to enter and no guessing at cook time and temperatures. Simply place a meal on an empty red Smart Shelf and wait for the lens to turn blue, letting you know that the interactive software is engaged and the heating process is under- way. Typical meals require 45-90 min- utes for the heating cycle to complete, at which time the shelf will turn back to red and continue to hold the meal at a pathogenic-safe temperature until removed. The Smart Shelf recognizes when meals have been removed and will automatically switch the shelf into energy save mode. A revolutionary new prod- uct. A smart oven that offers total con- venience, ease of use and great results. It's the ultimate slow cooker, the Macrowave. For more information, visit booth L11058, go to www.hot-logic.com, call 616-935-1040 or email sales@havenin- novation.com. LOOK OVEN BAGS BY TERINEX HAVE A DIFFERENCE YOU CAN SEE Oven bags have long been applauded for their numerous benefits. Cuts of meat cooked in oven bags stay juicer and more tender and they cook more quickly than without the use of a bag. In addition, an entire meal can be cooked in a single bag. This adds greatly to the convenience of the food preparation and by cooking the cuts of meat and the vegetables together, imparts the subtle favors of the pairing to both. Cooking in oven bags is also healthier as no additional oils or fats need to be added to the dish to make it non- stick or to keep the cuts of meat moist and juicy. And an advantage that every- one can appreciate is that the bags keep both the oven and the roasting pan clean. When complaints are fielded in restau- rants, one of the most frequent is that the cut of meat served is dried out. This is also a complaint that pretty well ensures that a patron will not return to the restau- rant. A customer can understand a mixed up order or a forgotten salad, but when a cut of meat shows up on the table that is like shoe leather, restaurant guests assume the establishment does not know what they are doing, and the guests are not likely to forgive the experience or to return. Oven bags are becoming the "secret to great meals" in more and more restaurants as commercial chefs take full advantage of the faster cooking times, easier cleanups and the more consistently delicious results that come from cooking in oven bags. U.K.-based Terinex, the makers of Look® oven bags, are expert bag makers. For decades they have been supplying oven bags to retailers and commercial kitchens all across Europe. In addition they are OEM suppliers to the airline industry and to sev- eral Fortune 500 food conglomerates in the U.S. They have now brought their product expertise the U.S. with a con- sumer offering as well. According to International Sales Director David Simpson, one of the biggest advantages of the Look oven bags over their U.S. competitors is that the Look oven bags stay clear throughout the entire cooking process. Simpson states that the Look oven bags have a much high- er temperature rating than those of the competition and they are also made from superior materials, which is how they can provide this important advantage. Simpson quips, "We have a clearly superior product offering. And it is one that is long overdue in the U.S. mar- ket." Inno-Labs is the exclu- sive U.S. distributor for Terinex and Look. The product line can be seen at the International Home + Housewares Show in March at Inno-Labs nooth S2671. For more information, visit www.inno- labs.com, call 620-229-9800 or email sales@inno-labs.com. SHARKSKINZZ BRAND FOLDING DRINK WARE SIGNS LICENSING DEAL WITH C3 ENTERTAINMENT BZB Products LLC , the leader in licensed reusable folding drinkware under the Sharkskinzz brand, is pleased to announce its licensing deal with C3 Entertainment featuring The Three Stooges. These timeless comedi- ans have established themselves as classic names with and an instant recognition factor. The company offers the largest line of children's reusable drinkware and with the acquisition of the Three Stooges license can now offer a great way to hydrate using fun designs to the college and adult age market. BZB already offers some of the hottest selling iconic brand superhero licenses, including Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Justice League, Spongebob, Dora, Diego and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. With the addition of the Three Stooges property, BZB further estab- lishes itself as the go-to company for reusable folding drinkware with appeal for the kids and adults. BZB Products pioneered the fold- ing drinkware category, marketing its product debut in 2008. Five years later, the line has grown to more than 60 great selling designs including some of the hottest, best known children and adult licenses. Offering multiple size bottles and a great selection of POS options. At the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show, the company will be launching 21 new SKUs featuring new Sharkskinzz brand designs as well as licensed designs in different size folding bot- tles. Finally, a healthful drink alterna- tive to one time use throw-away juice packs. Sharkskinzz reusable folding bot- tles are unique in the industry. The company's folding soft bottles are BPA-free, come with a unique no-spill flip cap, have zero taste transfer and boast a patent pending blend of food grade safe materials that includes a UV light blocking film to help keep many beverages fresher longer. Stop by the South Hall booth 1975 and see for yourself all of BZB's register ring- ing, eye-catching prod- uct. All great point of sale product packaging and merchandising options will be on dis- play. For more information about BZB Products LLC, email sales@shark- skinzzbrand.com, call 215-240-1825, fax 815-301-9233 and visit www.sharskinzz.com. Superman, Batman and Justice League are registered trademarks of Warner Bros. Spongebob, Dora and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are registered trademarks of Nickelodeon/Viacom. The Three Stooges is a registered trademark of C3 Entertainment. THE UNITED STATES OF BAMBOO Everyone thinks their state is better than another. Just like Californians love the weather, Texans like every- thing big. So to give all those loyal cit- izens something to talk about, Totally Bamboo has created the 100 percent natural, 5/8-inch thick "States" line of cutting and serving boards. Totally fun and one of a kind, the States cutting boards are great for indoor and outdoor entertaining. A real con- versation piece, the States cutting boards are a perfect gift for anyone who is crazy and loyal for their great home state. Although differ- ently shaped, all States cutting boards are sized equally. For more information about Totally Bamboo, visit Booth S2157 at the International Home + Housewares Show. Be sure to check out www.totallybamboo.com and call 760- 471-6600.