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Ki t c h e n wa re N e ws & H o u s e wa re s Re vi e w S h o w D a i l y S a t u rd a y, M a rc h 1 5 , 2 0 1 4 3 2 INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FROM CORKPOPS Chilling is in this year, and CorkPops' innovative products are the hottest new items for keeping wine and spirits chilled – indoors or out. Whether wind- ing down with a crisp chardonnay after a long day at work or enjoying whiskey on the rocks, vodka shots or martinis on the patio, CorkPops has you covered with its VinOice Wine Chiller, Artic Chill Shot Glasses, Stainless Steel Cubes, Stainless Steel Stircicles and Soapstone Savor Stones. Everyone knows that when it comes to wine, temperature is crucial. Even the best Beaujolais can offend when warm. Buckets are for mopping, not for chilling wine, but the VinOice ($28), the in-bottle wine chiller and pourer from CorkPops definitely is! This clever, stainless steel beverage accessory not only chills wine and keeps it at the perfect temperature, but also features an innovative non-drip gravity pouring spout. The food-safe gel inside the stainless steel tube freezes in just 30 minutes and the gravity pouring spout keeps wine fresh and ensures its direct route from the bottle into the glass. Simply pop the VinOice into a favorite bottle of white or red wine to ensure the perfect chill for up to an hour. For whiskey libations, the refrigerator is too cold, room temperature is too warm, but ice is just right. However, ice melts and dilutes the beverage, but CorkPops' Stainless Steel Cubes ($23, set of four) keep whiskey and other spirits at the ideal sip- ping temperature while maintaining its intended flavor profile. At parties and get-togethers this year, guests will ooh and ahh as their drinks are literally served "on the rocks" with CorkPops' Soapstone Savor Stones ($23, set of nine). Like the Stainless Steel Cubes, the Soapstone Savor Stones keep favorite beverages cool while pre- serving quality of flavor. For the perfect mixed libations, try CorkPops' Stainless Steel Stircicles ($23, set of four) and eliminate the risk of condensation, making watered down beverages a thing of the past. Check out the entire CorkPops' product line at booth S2971. For more informa- tion, visit www.corkpops.com. HIGH QUALITY CUTLERY, CULINARY TOOLS FROM MESSERMEISTER By Kirsten Dressler, Messermeister, Inc. The evolution of kitchen cutlery has developed into a variety of steel compo- sitions, ever-changing handle types and styles to different manufacturing meth- ods. After four decades, Messermeister continues to source and manufacture the highest quality cutlery and culinary tools by remaining true to their roots in California, Germany and Australia. Proud to be a 100 percent woman owned company, Debra, Chelcea and Kirsten continue to develop their creative ideas to the forefront of all kitchens. "Stainless steel knives have domi- nated the culinary world for the last 20 years. However, as consumers look back a generation or two, they notice that many cooks used 'carbon steel' knives, especially when the knives were used for an extended period of time to chop, slice and dice," explains Ethan Hamme, National Sales Manager for Messermeister. With an inspiration from the past, Messermeister will introduce the Park Plaza Carbon knife this year. The 8-inch Chef Knife, for the original purist, brings back a higher carbon, lower chromium non- stainless steel to a unique brass triple rivet stamped knife. Carbon steel has an increased carbon content level and a reduced chromium amount. This formula allows the grain structure of the steel to tighten and increase resistance to wear and tear on the knife's edge. The carbon blade edges will stay aligned and require less honing, allowing the user to stay on the job longer and finish in less time. The carbon blades will require more cosmetic maintenance than stainless, but will develop a beautiful vintage patina reminiscent of the knives of yesteryear. "It is exciting to be one of the last knife companies that continues to employ the same techniques that have been the hallmark of fine German-made cutlery for hundreds of years by handcrafting and polishing knives one at a time," explains Chelcea Dressler. "I look forward to many more unique and vintage style cre- ations that will set Messermeister apart." Visit Messermeister at booth 1826. For more information, go to www.messer- meister.com, call 800-426-5134 or email info@messermeister.com. WESTON OFFERS ROMA 3-IN-1 GRATER An estimated 14 million U.S. house- holds grow their own herb gardens, and an estimated 62 percent of U.S. consumers purchase fresh herbs at the supermarket. Even if you're neither part of the 14 million nor the 62 per- cent, you can still find use for the Roma 3-in-1 Grater. You might easily find an herb mill, cheese grater, maybe even a garlic chop- per in a kitchen gadget lover's jungle of a utensil drawer. It's no doubt these items are not only useful, but extremely popu- lar right now. Yet, do you really need all those tools? Nope. Not if you just have a Roma 3-in-1 Grater. It's called the 3-in-1 to keep things simple, but here's a little secret: it's really a 1,000-in-1. Use it to mince herbs, grate garlic, shred moz- zarella, slice parmesan, shave chocolate, chop nuts, grind ginger, shred carrots, zest orange peels, grate onions, mince tea leaves . . . you get the idea. Not only does it simplify the gadget drawer, it keeps clean-up under wraps as well. The entire grater disassembles in seconds and is completely dishwasher safe. Plus, the blades store in a compart- ment attached to the grater. Wondering if the actual use is as simple as storage and clean-up? The three sets of blades, labeled for your con- venience, snap into place with ease. After that, it's just a matter of twisting the ergonomic, rotating handle. How's that for simple? Aside from being compact, simple to use and to clean, the 3-in-1 is made of BPA-free plastic, so it's also food safe. Speaking of safety, it's safe for your hands; the blades are enclosed at the bottom of the grater, making it dif- ficult to get your fingers near. The old cheese grater doesn't have that going for it. Give the Roma 3-in-1 Grater a try at Weston booth S752. They're more than happy to show you the rest of their fruit and vegetable processing collection, too. Visit Weston at booth S752. For more information, go to www.weston products.com or call 440-638-3131. A REVOLUTION IN WAX WARMERS FROM SERENE HOUSE SERENE HOUSE is a pioneer in air care products which specializes in the devel- opment of innovative, functional and aes- thetic scent devices combined with natu- ral, pure essential oils to enhance and maintain your sense of psychological and physical well-being. At the International Housewares Show, Serene House will debut the Serene Pod ® system, a revolution in wax warmers. This new user-friendly system, developed by SERENE HOUSE, consists of a wax collection comprised of 18 dif- ferent scents, each represented by a spe- cific color. The fragrances are grouped into six categories of scent notes includ- ing Fruity, Floral, Tasty, Clean, Relaxation and Holiday. The fragrant wax is embedded in an aluminum car- tridge and sealed with a membrane, ensuring that the enclosed fragrances are as fresh today as the moment they were extracted. These new pods are exception- ally convenient, easy to change scent and no cleaning is required. The Serene Pod is very safe and does not spill, thanks to an innovative membrane covering the wax and the absence of any flame. Simply remove the cover but not the membrane from a Serene Pod, place it in one of the Serene Pod Warmers and turn on the device to start diffusing your favorite scent. The entire system is remi- niscent of the functionality of how the K- cup has revolutionized the coffee brew- ing business. SERENE HOUSE's collection of electric wax warmers includes three tabletop stand-alone models: Aerolite, Eclipse and UFO, each in black or white, and two wall plug versions: Grail and Torch. The table- top units use a 35g Serene Pod with the capacity to dif- fuse scent for up to 150 hours, making this system unique in terms of longevity compared to candles or traditional wax warmers. In addition to the new Serene Pod System, the company is expanding the product offering of Aroma Diffusers trademarked under Scentilizers ® . The addition of new designs at price points starting below $50 for ultrasonic aroma diffusers will bring SERENE HOUSE into new exciting distribution channels. The Scentilizers program will now offer products ranging from $50 to $300 based on features offered. The use of ultrasonic aroma diffusers using 100 percent natural essential oils is satisfy- ing the growing demand for fresh and healthy air to counterbalance stress and pollution. This is a technology easy to use both in personal and professional envi- ronments, improving your sense of well- being through essential oil scents. SERENE HOUSE products are designed under the artistic direction of Carsten Jörgensen, a design- er born in Denmark. Mr. Jörgensen has a long career developing housewares brands and has worked with many well- known and prestigious brands and retail- ers worldwide. SERENE HOUSE is a newly intro- duced brand and company from Taiwan. The parent company has roots and owns factories in China with more than 20 years experience in supplying home fra- grance diffuser products to the North American market. Visit SERENE HOUSE at booth S-3268. For more information, go to www.serene house.com or call 877-357-5751.