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LAST MINUTE ITEMS www.kitchenwarenews.com n NOVEMBER 2015 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 1 3 MODULARACK WINE RACKS FROM AUSTRALIA COME TO AMERICA Modularack® is one of the strongest and most stable racks available on the market, and the racks are made of environmentally-friendly Australian high- density pine which is FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council). The racks are quick and easy to assemble with almost no need for tools. The Modularacks have been extremely popular in Australia for over 36 years, and now the complete line of Modularacks are available in the USA. Modularack is designed for the professional and consumer, and wine racks are available in Natural finish or Stained Finish. Franmara exclusively offers the entire Modularack family of wine racks including the Modularack Pro line which are larger racks for selling and displaying wines in commercial settings. VinRack is a line of economical wine racks designed for home kitchens or dining rooms. Franmara offers all the widths of the Original Modularacks which can be configured to fit all sizes of wine cellars. Modularacks can hold standard wine or champagne bottles, and the wine bottles are stored in the preferred position so corks remain moist. The company also offers TABLETOPS for the wine racks. Suggested Retail Prices: Ranging from $30.00 to $150.00. Franmara, Inc. 1.800.423.5855 info@franmara.com www.franmara.com THE TEA ZINGER FROM ZING ANYTHING Wake up to a lemon-ginger Zinger! Now you can create the perfect tea blend by combining your favorite teas with fresh flavors. Grate fresh ginger, turmeric root or lemon zest to make hot or iced flavored teas, and use the citrus reamer to make detoxifying warm lemon water. And if you haven't heard, try adding some cayenne pepper and some honey to your warm lemon water. It's all the rage and is nearly guaranteed to get you through flu season without a scratch on you. The Tea Zinger is double-wall 18/8 Stainless steel, BPA free and dishwasher safe. Also includes a removable loose leaf steeper basket, and will stay hot or cold for four to six hours. Available in White and Black. Grater and citrus press accessories are included. Zing Anything 614.937.8236 www.zinganything.com NESCO AMERICAN HARVEST VACUUM FOOD SEALERS The Metal Ware Corporation has launched a comprehensive vacuum food sealing program under its Nesco American Harvest brand. This exciting, and well received, program includes full-sized vacuum sealer units, a deluxe hand held unit and a full range of patented design rolls, bags and variety packs. Metal Ware's opening price point VS- 01 Vacuum sealer comes with 20 bags and has a suggested retail price of $69.99. A deluxe unit, the VS-02, features integrated roll storage with bag cutter, an override seal for delicate foods and two bag rolls and 10 pre-made bags. Priced very competitively at $89.99, the VS-02 is an outstanding value. The Nesco units can use competitor bags and rolls, and the competitor units can use the Nesco ones. These full-size vacuum sealers are commercial quality and can stand up to long sealing sessions without overheating and turning off. In 2015, the line was extended with the introduction of a high quality hand held vacuum sealer. This workhorse has a high-capacity rechargeable battery that can seal up to 50 bags on a single charge. The VS-09HH hand-held sealer comes with four starter bags that feature zip closures and also have a patented sealing port. These high quality bags can be washed and reused over and over. Bag sizes include 10.25 inches by 13.75 inches and 7.87 inches by 9.096 inches and are suitable for boiling, refrigerator storage, freezing and sous vide cooking applications. The VS-09HH comes with a charger stand. The Metal Ware Corporation 920.793.1368 www.nesco.com THE SHAGGIE TRIVET Known for the best-selling 100 percent cotton chenille Shaggie®, Janey Lynn's Designs has evolved into a diverse kitchen and spa textile company that is recognized across the nation. One of the company's unique kitchen items is the Shaggie Trivet. Hand-woven from rich 100 percent cotton, this product stands alone as a lightweight, practical and stylish machine-washable solution for surface protection. Use the Shaggie Trivet anytime you bake, serve meals or need to set down a hot item. The Shaggie Trivet is available in four colors. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99. Janey Lynn's Designs 888.608.5336 www.janeylynns.com DEXAS RELEASES NEW SILICONE MITTS; PROTECTION RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Dexas has redesigned the latest addition to their line of heat-resistant silicone hot mitts. The new Dexas micromitt™ is one of the smallest silicone fingertip mitts available, but it packs in a surprisingly long list of features and benefits. Most important, the micromitt is free-standing; you can quickly push your fingers and thumb into the mitt and be protected from hot plates, ceramic dishes or pans. The silicone resists temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and the raised nibs keep your fingertips away from hot surfaces. The Dexas micromitt is the latest addition to the complete line of silicone items offered by Dexas, which also includes the original Mini Mitt, the free- standing Pinch Mitt and a variety of silicone trivets. These brightly colored silicone mitts quickly become the go- to hot mitts in any household and they can be used in the kitchen or outside around the grill. The Dexas micromitt is sold in a 2- pack and is available in three colors: bright red, lime green or dark gray. Packaging easily hangs from a peg hook, and the bright colors are sure to capture impulse sales. The 2-pack has a Suggested Retail Price of $6.99. Dexas 800.527.5197 sales@dexas.com www.dexas.com. DIAMOND HEAD MARTINI PICKS FROM PRODYNE Serve the perfect martini with these exquisite new picks. They feature impressive jewel-like acrylic diamond- cut heads and quality stainless steel shafts. The sets of six are available with crystal clear heads or assorted colorful heads. Sets are packaged in an attractive open clear PVC box with flip- up J-hook tab for vivid presentation. Suggested Retail Price: $14.99 for a set of six. Prodyne Enterprises 909.484.1212 scott@prodyne.com www.prodyne.com THE SHRUBBIE FROM JANEY LYNN'S DESIGNS Janey Lynn's Designs made a sensation when the one-of-a-kind, 100 percent cotton chenille Shaggie® was introduced. Inspired by an upcycled wedding gift Janey received from her grandmother, the Shaggie has become a national phenomenon, creating devoted fans wherever it goes. This super-absorbent cloth has now evolved into the beloved Shrubbie. By adding a super-scrubbing nylon back side to the already absorbent 100 percent cotton chenille, the Shrubbie has revolutionized kitchen cleaning and so much more. This small non-scratching wonder is great for non-stick pan cleanup, stovetop/oven scouring, vegetable preparation, gardener's nails and cuticles, bath and shower chemical-free cleaning, even cleaning bugs/road debris from a vehicle's clear coat. Its abilities are only limited to the user's imagination. Whether scrubbing dishes or cleaning patio furniture, this mini powerhouse will get the job done. The Shrubbie is 4 inches by 6 inches and available in 24 colors. Suggested Retail Price: $5.49/pair. Janey Lynn's Designs 888.608.5336 www.janeylynns.com BROWNIE CRUNCH NOW IN 100 CALORIE SNACK PACK Seth Greenberg's Brownie Crunch has it all in a crispy, cookie snack. It's now available in a 100 calorie chocolate chip snack pack perfect for gift baskets, lunch boxes, counter displays, drug stores, convenience stores and supermarkets. Packed four sleeves of 12 to a case. Seth Greenberg's Brownie Crunch 212.878.6677 www.browniecrunch.com

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