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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 8 8 MAKE THIS YEAR'S HARVEST LAST LONGER WITH VICTORIO Victorio, long known for the Victorio Food Strainer, has a long history of help- ing families preserve the bounty of their gardens. As more and more families are looking to rid their diets of processed and nutrient-void food, they are turning to Victorio for help. The Victorio line of canners, grain mills, kitchen sprouters and other kitchen tools allow families to take back control of their food. Home food preservation has made a comeback, with new generations learning how to can and dehydrate. Water bath canning relies on jars of food being held at 212 degrees Fahrenheit for a pre- scribed period of time. Unfortunately, water boils at different temperatures based on altitude. No other canner takes this fact into consideration. The Victorio Multi-Use Stainless Steel Canner con- tains the unique Thermostat Knob in the tempered glass lid. One can now see when the tem- perature is correct for their alti- tude and not rely solely on when the water boils. (Aluminum model also available.) The Victorio Apple and Potato Peeler was featured in the inaugu- ral edition of the Chicago Food Bloggers Holiday Gift Guide. Ceth J. of Yeast of Eden (yeast-of-eden.blogspot.com) explained his reason for choosing the Victorio Apple and Potato Peeler as his entry in the gift guide: "This gadget is a huge time (and hand) saver when it comes to peeling and slicing apples for pie or apple butter or any other dish with the goodness of apples." This handy tool is both useful and the perfect price-point for gift-giving. For more information, visit www .victorio.info or call 866-257-4741. Visit Victorio at booth S4230. Be sure to mention this editorial to receive a free thank-you gift. PICNIC TIME OFFERS FABIO VIVIANI HERITAGE COLLECTION By Scott McCormack, Director of Sales and Marketing, Picnic Time Legacy, a division of Picnic Time, Inc., is proud to announce the launch of an excit- ing new product line, developed in part- nership with renowned chef and media personality Fabio Viviani. Inspired by Viviani's rustic, gourmet cooking style, this premier line of products features kitchenware items that both assist the at- home chef during cooking, and add style to the presentation. Chef Fabio Viviani has possessed a passion for food since his childhood growing up in Florence, Italy. By the time he was 27, he owned and operated five restaurants in Florence, a farm- house and two nightclubs. Although successful in Italy, he was ready for a change and moved to southern California. There he opened two acclaimed restaurants, Café Firenze and Firenze Osteria, followed by Siena Tavern in Chicago in February 2013. Viviani is perhaps best known for his appearance on season five of Bravo's hit reality series Top Chef in 2008, earn- ing the "Fan Favorite" title. He returned to Bravo in 2010 to compete in their Top Chef All Stars edition and a spinoff culi- nary reality show, Life After Top Chef. Viviani's onscreen appearances have propelled him to become one of the fastest growing household names in the country. "When I left Italy, I dreamed of sharing delicious recipes from my home with a new audience," said Viviani. "Hard work and appreciation for rustic, yet minimal cooking are two traits that my family instilled in me as a young boy and have been the essence of my brand, and the inspiration for The Heritage Collection." For over 32 years, Picnic Time has pioneered the most innovative entertaining and lifestyle products. With unri- valed quality and a lifetime warranty, Picnic Time's prod- ucts encourage togetherness and inspire an active lifestyle. Legacy, a division of Picnic Time since 2002, is a stylish, unique line of home entertaining and bar- ware products. The Fabio Viviani Heritage Collection will be available at select retailers in 2014. Visit Picnic Time at booth S1706. For more information, go to www.picnic- time.com/heritage, call 805-529-7400 or email heritage@picnictime.com. IDEVICES: THE FUTURE OF CONNECTED COOKING Imagine knowing when your food is per- fectly cooked, right from your smart- phone or tablet. Tech start-up, iDevices ® LLC, from Avon, Conn., is making desires like this a reality with their grow- ing line of connected home products including the iGrill ® 2, iGrillmini and iDevices Kitchen Thermometer. The app-enablement company launched five new Bluetooth Smart con- nected products at CES 2014, and is showcasing all five products at the IH+HS show. Visit booth 13054 in the Wired and Well Section of the Lakeside Building for a one-on-one tour of the company's latest connected cooking products. The iGrill products are Bluetooth connected meat thermometers that let grillers and smokers get out of the heat and monitor the temperature of their steak from the couch. The iGrill2 retails for $99.99 and can monitor up to four temperatures simultaneously, while the smaller, single probe version iGrillmini retails for $39.99 and is sold with Lowes and Apple. iLP ® is a Bluetooth connect- ed liquid propane monitor that magnetizes to the bottom of your grills' propane tank, so you can keep a close eye on when you need a refill. This product will be available in Q3 of 2014. The iDevices Kitchen Thermometer products are specifically designed for indoor cooking, with a modern and sleek appearance. These products are Bluetooth Smart cooking ther- mometers that give any level chef the peace of mind that their food is being cooked to the optimal temperature. The full version Kitchen Thermometer monitors two temperatures simultane- ously, and retails for $79.99 with Apple. The miniature version, Kitchen Thermometer mini, retails for $39.99. All new products work with the iDevices Connected app for iOS devices, available free in the App Store. An Android app will be released later in 2014. The Kitchen Thermometer and iGrill products can be purchased or pre- ordered from iDevicesinc.com. Visit iDevices at booth 13054. For more information, go to www.idevicesinc.com, call 860-352-5257 or email LianneKersey@iDevicesinc.com. MODERN TRENDS DRIVE HOME DESIGN IN 2014 Cool, soft colors, open spaces with natu- ral lighting and modern, angular details are the top home design trends of 2014, according to newly released information by Pulte Homes, a national brand of homebuilder PulteGroup, Inc. "Many of the prevailing trends from 2013 will be seen in 2014, but with a softer and more modern edge," said Janice Jones, Vice President of Merchandising for PulteGroup, Inc. "We'll still see soothing colors, bold accent pieces and open layouts, but 2014 is about mixing and matching a warm, comfortable environment with modern finishes and angular details." Jones, along with her 20-person design team, uses direct merchandising experience and expertise to implement the latest trends when designing interiors for nearly one million square feet of model homes on an annual basis. Gleaned through experience in space planning, as well as consumer focus groups and surveys, Pulte Homes has identified the following home design trends for 2014. Open layouts and natural light Consumer research also reinforces that buyers continue to prefer open layouts. The kitchen continues to serve as the home's "hub" while the rest of the home freely flows off the kitchen. There's also a growing trend toward large windows and the use of natural light. Traditional hanging decorative light fixtures are being replaced with simple can lighting and under counter lighting and spotlights, which offer more flexibility for furniture place- ment and room design. Shades of gray Color continues to be a driving force in shaping the mood of a home. While blues are shifting to lighter, brighter hues to create relaxation and serenity, it's really gray that's providing the broadest spec- trum of opportunity. Gray tones continue to have a multi-dimensional effect as they range from cool shades to warmer, heather tones. Paint and highly textured woven wall coverings in light gray, illuminat- ed with blue tones, are a growing trend. These shades create a calming effect on the senses and are compli- mentary with the increase use of pur- ples and plums. Gray cabinets, wood flooring, and hard surfaces continue to grow in popularity, too. Mix and match Mixing reclaimed furniture and natural wood tones with high-gloss, bright white accent pieces offer a rustic, yet contemporary look and feel. The intro- duction of natural textiles, such as linens and cottons, keeps with the trend while creating a fresh, organic look to the room. "The contrast of whites mixed with rustic wood furniture creates an aestheti- cally pleasing affect," commented Jones. "An easy way to accomplish this is to pair a modern white sofa or slipcover with accent tables made from reclaimed barn wood, box cars or even driftwood." Squaring off the details Muted colors, wood furniture and organic textiles create a soft, vintage appeal, but Pulte Homes is also seeing a trend toward strong, angular details to add a modern flair. For example, coun- tertop edges are now squared off and simple, while angular trims are replac- ing ornate crown moldings. Rectangular flooring and wall tiles of varying sizes are becoming more popular. Fireplaces, too, need to fit in with the modern sur- roundings. They're becoming more lin- ear and less ornate to match the growing trend toward angularity.