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GADGET OF THE MONTH 2 2 KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n JUNE 2016 n www.kitchenwarenews.com Robinson Home Products Introduces Major Expansion Robinson Home Product® has released more than 100 new Oneida tools and gadgets across six diverse lines, like the new Farmstand collection, inspired by the 'eat local and healthy cooking' movement. Each line offers distinct designs, high-performing functionality and on-trend finishes to fit an array of consumer cooking needs and design sensibilities. "Each item offers a f resh take on the existing array of tools and gadgets, speaking to the growth of the division and direction the brand is moving," says Laurie Licht, Product Manager at Robinson Home Products. "From coordinating baking tools that complement one of the newest bakeware sets to the homegrown appeal of the Farmstand collection, each makes a striking statement." From prepping to serving, Oneida launches four new tool and gadget lines, and expands two existing popular lines of baking and professional- grade items. Oneida Bakeware Continuing to leverage the Oneida Bakeware license, Robinson Home Products will be expanding the line of tools and gadgets introduced last year to include 12 new items. Each piece has been constructed with 18/8 stainless steel and striking sienna red accents to coordinate with the initial introductions. Items include stainless steel mixing bowls, four-cup sifter, sugar duster, decorating set and pastry wheel. Suggested retail prices range f rom $4.99 to $16.99. Lux kitchen tool Inspired by modern European style design, the Lux kitchen tools line consists of seven stainless steel tools (solid and slotted turner and spoon, ladle, pasta scoop and strainer) and three 11-inch acacia wood tools (solid turner, solid spoon and a slotted spoon), marked by a contrasting finish in warm copper color. Lux tools carry a suggested retail price of $7.99 and $4.99 per tool, respectively. Farmstand Driven by the ongoing 'eat local and healthy cooking' trend, the new display program of brightly colored tools and gadgets targets supermarket and gourmet/specialty retailers product often associated with f resh foods and healthy eating. Farmstand line displays resemble farmstand vegetable crates, reinforcing a local, farm fresh theme. Offered in red, green and sunrise orange color palette, 28 items make up the new line including 13-inch silicone tools with stainless steel handles, wood-handle spatulas and twenty gadgets f rom vegetable brushes and a steamer to a handheld mandolin slicer and a lemon press. Prescott Prescott is a new line of brushed tools and gadgets, totaling 22 items. Taking its design cue f rom the current baking tools and gadgets, Prescott has been developed using 18/8 stainless steel with black accents marking each handle tip. Line items include five 12-inch tools with nylon heads and 17 new gadgets such as a garlic press with cleaning attachment and a julienne-style peeler. Suggested retail prices range f rom $4.99 to $15.99 Professional Series Designed to coordinate with existing Oneida "Professional Series" heavy duty tools, the Professional Series is made f rom brushed stainless steel for strength and durability. The line grows to include six new gadgets and one additional tool including grater, ice cream scoop, pizza wheel, peeler, tongs and 13-inch nylon turner. Suggested retail prices range f rom $5.99 to $8.99. Oneida in Color Joining the mix is a f resh new line of tools and gadgets in three color ways, with 21 items in all. Marked by f resh lifestyle packaging and design, most tools and gadgets feature an ABS handle with Oneida medallion. Items include a cooking spoon, two turners in stainless and nylon, cast pizza cutter, can opener, swivel peeler and ice cream scoop. Also, measuring cup and spoon sets, silicone spatulas in two sizes, balloon whisk, hand strainer, 12 inch tongs with nylon heads and shears with sheath are available. The line also includes a three piece nesting bowl set in 1.5, three, and five quart sizes with a wide rim for easy grip and non-slip ring on bottom at a suggested retail price of $19.99, as well as durable Stainless Steel Bag Clips with soft-touch grip, available in one three-inch large clip and two 1.25-inch small clips, priced at $4.99. Rounding out this collection, there are two sizes of cutting boards in coordinated colors as well as stainless steel colanders with color accent handles. Other 2016 introductions include three new POP displays that house 20-piece nylon spoons and turners with a suggested retail price of $3.99 each, and silicone spatulas at a suggested retail price of $3.99 each. Several line extension items in the bar ware category, including multi- functioning corkscrews, brushed ice tongs and new Ice Sphere Molds, constructed f rom silicone for easy release and priced at $4.99, creating 1.75-inch ultra-slow melting spheres to keep cocktails chilled longer. Additional items include a 10-inch Turkey and Roast Lifters, constructed from durable stainless steel, for a suggested retail price of $12.99. For more information about Robinson Home Products and Oneida tools and gadgets, visit www.robinsonus.com. KN ASSORTED GLASS JARS FROM LE PARFAIT While useful for home preserving and air-tight storage, the entire line of Le Parfait glass jars and terrines is versatile and makes ex- cellent containers for packing a lunch. Simple to carry, easy to clean and reusable, Le Parfait glass jars are the perfect addition to a daily routine. Designed more than 80 years ago in France for food preser- vation, Le Parfait products have bright, clear glass and the brand is an internationally known for its strength and quality. With a full line of products that utilize the iconic wire-bail lids as well as high quality metal screw caps and lids, Le Parfait glass jars feature an assort- ment of sizes that range from 80 milliliters up to 3 liters. Le Parfait products are available in straight-sided terrines, faceted jam jars and rounded-body jars, and are made in France from raw materials to ensure quality and purity. Bannex International is the American distribution partner for the full Le Parfait prod- uct line, including the popular 500ml Familia Wiss Terrines. Bannex International www.leparfait.us 844.LEPARFAIT MODULARACK FROM FRANMARA Modularack® is one of the strongest and most stable racks available on the market. The racks are made of environmentally friendly Australian high-density pine which is FSC(Forest Stewardship Council) certified. The racks are quick and easy to as- semble with almost no need for tools. The Modularacks have extremely popular in Australia for over 36 years, and now the complete line of Modularacks are available in the USA. Modularack, which is designed for the professional and consumer, is available in Natural Finish or Stained Finish. Franmara exclusively offers the entire Modularack family of wine racks, including the Modularack Pro line, which features larger racks for selling and displaying wines in commercial settings. VinRack is a line of economical wine racks designed home kitchens or dining rooms. Suggested retail price: $30.00- $150.00 Franmara 800.423.5855 info@franmara.com www.franmara.com New Microplane Ginger Tool Microplane® simplifies the task of prepping ginger, a fundamental ingredient that adds depth and flavor to many dishes – particularly Asian-style, and vegetable- centric cuisines – with the launch of the 3-in-1 Ginger Tool, which is expertly designed to peel, grate and slice ginger. Crafted using original Microplane stainless steel etched blades, the seriously sharp and efficient 3-in-1 Ginger Tool is the only gadget needed when cooking or baking with ginger. The rasp-like tool features a peeler on the side to quickly remove the peel of knobby, f resh ginger root. A wide panel incorporating Microplane's top selling Fine blade, makes fast work of grating ginger, and a razor sharp, angled blade towards the bottom of the tool thinly slices ginger with ease and precision. The 3-in-1 Ginger Tool features a comfortable, soft-grip handle with a loop for optional hanging, and a non-slip base. The versatile tool can be used flat or at any angle when grating ginger. A convenient reusable cap on the slicer keeps the blade covered for safety and protection while grating. With its space- saving, narrow profile, the 3-in-1 Ginger Tool can easily be stored in countertop utensil caddies, or inside kitchen drawers. For easy cleanup, the 3-in-1 Ginger Tool is top rack dishwasher safe. Ideal for many culinary tasks, the 3-in-1 Ginger Tool makes it easy and fun to grate f resh ginger to brew a healthy cup of ginger tea, spice-up stir- f ries, sauces, dressings, marinades, and soups, as well as bake delicious desserts and create tasty and aromatic craft cocktails. Thin slices of ginger using the tool's slicing blade retain all of the root vegetable's natural oils for optimum flavor when garnishing noodles, rice, fish, and more. For more information on the 3-in-1 Ginger Tool and other premium quality kitchen tools from Microplane, consumers are welcomed to visit the company's Web site, www.microplane.com, or call toll-f ree 800.555.2767. KN

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