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Buyers Guide BUYERS GUIDE 2 2 KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n SEPTEMBER 2015 n www.kitchenwarenews.com Wine & Cheese Accessories Once you taste wine from a Veritas 12 Obsession glass, it is difficult to get the same enjoyment with ordinary glassware. At 12 inches in height, Veritas 12 Obsession is extraordinary and stands head and shoulders above any glassware in the market today. Sophisticated and stylish, the glassware elevates the status of any wine, leading to an appreciation of wine to its fullest extent. Handcrafted by artisans using pure lead-free crystal, the Veritas 12 Obsession stemware refines and transforms an ordinary evening of wine drinking to a passionate wine experience. Perfectly hand-blown bowls are created in specific shapes to enhance the wine tasting experience. The line includes 12 shape-specific glasses: Meritage/Shiraz, Bordeaux/Super Tuscan, Syrah/Grenache, Burgundy/Pinot Nor, Chianti/Brunello, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Champagne, Dessert Wine, Porto, Scotch and Distilled Spirit. Classic Housewares Distribution Inc. sales@12obsession.com www.veritascrystal.com 866.673.2546 WineO, wooden wine stoppers made in the USA and engraved with designs, launched wine themes in March 2014. Sales skyrocketed when KitchenHappy added state designs and a no- set-up-fee custom option. "Buyers know best what their customers want; we just manufacture per their design direction," says Co-Owner Sue Kinch. "The stoppers include a gift pouch and retail for less than a greeting card, so multiple purchases are common. Some buyers are engraving their logos and using WineO as gift-with-purchase to increase average in-store sales, and others are using a logo WineO as Christmas gifts for employees and customers." KitchenHappy has moved to a bigger warehouse and is adding machines to meet demand. "It's a good thing we are increasing capacity because wineries are starting to find us now. WineO is the perfect wine tour giveaway," says Kinch. KitchenHappy 248.453.5177 KitchenHappy.com Inject some kitsch into your kitchen with this generously sized, all-purpose cotton dish towel. Delightfully sassy, bold and brassy, it's got just enough attitude to wipe away those dishpan doldrums and bring a smile to the faces of family and friends. Designed for long-lasting durability, each and ever y print is hand-screened with organic pigments – so colors stay as bright as the featured sentiment. Visit online to see a wider selection and explore even more ways to Live More Artfully™. Fiddler's Elbow 518.692.9665 www.FiddlersElbow.com Linden Sweden has come up with a Cheese Slice & Serve set that will make the upcoming holiday of entertaining a breeze. This good looking storage set allows you to take cheese directly from the refrigerator to the table, where you can easily slice and serve for guests. The base of the set is made up of Linden Sweden's popular Anita Board that will not blunt knives, retain odors, or absorb liquids. The clear plastic cover removes easily to protect and keep foods fresh. Included with each set is one of Linden's highly rated Hard Cheese Planes, with a polished stainless steel blade and a heat resistance poly pro handle (up to 485 degrees Fahrenheit). Choose from 12 festive colors for base of the set. Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 Linden Sweden 952.465.0052 www.LindenSweden.com Because presentation is an integral part of wine service, Peugeot presents the Spring Serving Cradle, a compact accessory that holds a bottle of wine at an angle to showcase the label. The Spring Serving Cradle brings out the best in more mature wines by holding the bottle at a slight angle that allows potential residues to gather at the bottom of the bottle. This offers a softer pouring experience because residues are less likely to mix with the wine during pouring. Wine can be poured without removing the bottle from the cradle, making it convenient to use. When wine is poured, the cradle moves with the bottle. It makes a perfect gift for anyone who enjoys wine. Suggested Retail Price: $40 PSP USA, LLC 877.777.5914 www.peugeot-saveurs.com These beautifully handcrafted Bamboo Cheese Boards are designed in the shape of a wine bottle and include a leather strap. They are made from Environmental Green Bamboo, which is harder than maple. You can use them for cutting or even hang them on the wall. Franmara can laser engrave the boards with your logo to make them even more special. Bamboo Cheese Boards are available in three sizes that are all .625-inches thick: 1087 Small (13 by 4 inches), 1088 Medium (17.5 by 5.6-inches), and 1089 Large (22 by 7.1-inches). Suggested Retail Price: $6.00 - $12.50 Franmara, Inc. 800.423.5855 www.franmara.com Veritas 12 Obsession High-End Stemware Cheese Slice & Serve Set WineO Wine Stoppers Are Something to Cheer About Peugeot Spring Serving Cradle Fiddler's Elbow Kitchen Towel Bamboo Cheese Boards The new On Ice™ Party Tub (Model # AB-14) from Prodyne is ready to party as it will hold up to four bottles of wine, or plenty of beer and soft drinks, and a lot of ice. It features easy- carry handles and a raised center bottom. The BPA-free tub is durable, crystal clear and break- resistant. It measures a generous 12.5-by-8.5-by- 9.75-inches and is shipped bulk with a color label on the outside. Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 Prodyne Enterprises 800.822.4776 scott@prodyne.com www.prodyne.com Add a touch of elegance to the table with Epic Products Fleur De Lis Serving Platter. The gorgeous textured and tinted glass will beautifully showcase appetizers, fruit, crackers, cheese and more. This ser ving dish has a raised ledge, and sunken food area, so serving spoons and forks can easily rest on the platter. The detailed fleur de lis metal embellishments give this piece an attractive home decor touch. Epic Products 800.548.9791 www.epicproductsinc.com Prodyne Introduces On Ice Party Tub Fleur De Lis Serving Platter

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