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GENERAL NEWS 7 www.kitchenwarenews.com ■ SEPTEMBER 2014 ■ KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW Rachael Ray Cucina comes f rom Meyer Corporation and is inspired by Ray's passion for Italy and Italian handcrafted design. In each collection, products feature a chic and rustic aesthetic, marked by organic shapes and soft, muted tones reminiscent of a Tuscan landscape. The following Rachael Ray Cucina products are available now at retail nationwide. *New Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Anodized Cookware* - This collection features durable, heavy gauge, hard-anodized aluminum construction that's twice as strong as stainless steel. Fast and even heating, the cookware features a long-lasting, PFOA-free nonstick interior in rich espresso brown to release foods easily and make clean up a breeze. For added convenience, a clear coating on the exterior allows for dishwasher use. The attractive, tulip-shaped Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Anodized collection is styled with a sleek, shatter- resistant glass lid, rimmed with a wide stainless steel band, to allow for food monitoring while cooking without letting heat and moisture escape. The comfortable, ergonomically designed handle is crafted in durable stainless steel with silicone in three Rachael Ray Cucina colors - cranberry red, pumpkin orange and agave blue. Ideal for stovetop and oven use, Rachael Ray Hard Anodized Cookware is oven safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The collection includes a 12-Piece Set ($179.99), Twin Skillet Set ($54.99), and three open stock items ranging in prices from $44.99 - $79.99. *New Rachael Ray Cucina Porcelain Cookware* - Smartly designed and easy to maintain, this collection features a glossy exterior in four colors: cranberry red, pumpkin orange, mushroom brown and agave blue. The cookware's aluminum construction provides fast and even heating, and a durable PFOA-free nonstick interior in rich espresso Meyer Debuts Rachael Ray Cucina Collections releases foods easily. Shatter-resistant glass lids allow for monitoring the cooking process without allowing heat and moisture to escape, and stainless steel handles with silicone in matching colors provide a steady and comfortable grip. Oven safe to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, this collection includes a 12- Piece Set ($149.99), Twin Skillet Set ($44.99), and three open stock items ranging in prices from $19.99 - $79.99. *New Rachael Ray Cucina Oven to Table* - This selective assortment of porcelain enamel cookware comes in cranberry red, pumpkin orange, mushroom brown, and agave blue. Fast and even heating, the collection includes a long-lasting PFOA-free nonstick interior in a rich espresso color that releases foods easily and complements each exterior hue. Intricately designed lids feature a sunburst pattern for added interest when serving foods straight from the stovetop or oven to the table. Three open stock items are available in prices ranging f rom $39.99 - $59.99. *New Rachael Ray Cucina Tools and Accessories* - Well-designed, high quality cooking and serving items are offered in two styles - warm and elegant acacia wood, and colorful, heat- safe silicone. The acacia wood series includes a 12.5-inch size spoonula, solid spoon, slotted turner ($7.99 each), and pepper grinder ($14.99). Acacia wood sets include a 2-Piece Salad Set ($14.99), and a 5-Piece Tools Set ($29.99). The silicone series, offered in cranberry red, includes Ray's popular "Lazy" tools - handy items crafted with a signature notch on the handles to conveniently rest between uses on rims of pots and pans. Along with the Lazy Turner ($11.99), the assortment includes a Lazy Ladle ($14.99). Also new is the Rachael Ray Cucina Bench Scrape in agave blue ($7.99). *New Rachael Ray Cucina Cutting Boards* - Perfect for prepping and entertaining, the lustrous solid wood boards made of sustainable acacia are available in two sizes. The smaller board, measuring 14 x 11 x .75- inches ($24.99) includes a handle and rustic leather loop to easily hang and display in the kitchen between uses. The larger size board, measuring 17 x 12 x.75-inches, retailing at $29.99, has a more streamlined profile. The JURA IMPRESSA F8 TFT, the first space-saving automatic coffee center with a thin film transistor (TFT) color display, has won a coveted Red Dot Product Design Award. For 60 years, the internationally recognized Red Dot seal has been awarded to products for creativity, innovation and quality. This year, the winners were chosen by an independent jury of 40 design professionals and leading industry specialists. The IMPRESSA F8 TFT prevailed over nearly 5,000 other entries from 1,900 companies in 53 countries. JURA combines sophisticated technological breakthroughs and compact class convenience with the new JURA IMPRESSA F8 TFT. Designed for today's digital age consumers, it makes it easy to prepare your favorite specialty coffees in a flash, f rom coffee to lungo, café crème, espresso, cappuccino or latte macchiato. A simple rotary switch makes operation easy. Simply turn it to see a list of specialty coffees on the display, and then select your choice. Four beverages can be individually programmed on the start screen and assigned any name. Programming is easy and intuitive. JURA's innovative Aroma+ grinder is designed to make coffee pleasure an explosion New JURA IMPRESSA F8 TFT Wins 2014 Red Dot Product Design Award of aromas. It grinds fresh beans gently, yet at twice the speed, just before brewing. This fast, precise grinding action preserves more flavor and aroma. The IMPRESSA F8 TF T can produce latte macchiato and cappuccino quickly and easily. The machine's advanced f rothing system features JURA's fine foam technology, for delicious milk foam with a feather-light consistency. JURA's Intelligent Pre Brew Aroma System extracts maximum flavor and aroma f rom any blend or roast of coffee. The machine utilizes thermoblock technology at 15 bars of pressure, preparing superior espresso or crema coffee cup by cup. Height- adjustable spouts accommodate cups or glasses as tall as 4.5 inches. An aroma preservation cover for the bean container keeps beans fresh right in the machine. The JURA IMPRESSA F8 TFT measures 11 by 14 by 17.5 inches and comes in piano black. Swiss designed and Swiss engineered, it will available for shipment in August 2014, with an actual retail price of $2,199. JURA offers a variety of automatic coffee centers, with actual retail prices ranging from $799 to $5,499. For more information, visit www.us.jura.com. The premium collection within the All-Clad line, c2 COPPER CLAD combines the purest copper and a patented stainless steel to deliver maximum responsiveness and precise control for superior cooking results. Handcrafted in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, the collection's design features flared rims for drip-free pouring, helper handles on larger pans for ease-of-use, and an interior starburst finish for precise browning and effortless All-Clad Launches Premium Copper-Clad Collection cleanup. c2 COPPER CLAD delivers unparalleled performance and durability that is guaranteed to last a lifetime. The set is compatible with gas and electric cooktops, is oven and broiler safe, and its stainless steel handles are permanently secured with stainless steel rivets. The suggested retail price is $1,599.99 for the full 10-piece collection. The collection launches in October.

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