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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily Sunday, March 19, 2017 8 WOMAN-OWNED, WOMAN-LED GAIA GROUP USA OFFERS NEW 'ESCAPE-INSPIRED' DINNERWARE COLLECTION Noted for its organic shapes and colors, designs and finishes inspired by nature and patterns from around the world, woman-owned woman-led Gaia Group USA (booth #S354) premiers new 2017 home dinnerware collections that draw inspiration from the peace and tranquility of the seashore to whimsical, happy pat- terns that free your mind from the trou- bles of everyday life. The restful, comforting color palette of Bella Terra returns in updated shapes and glaze techniques inspired by the peace and tranquility of the ocean. Embracing effortless imperfection, the collection evokes the sensual flow of gentle water over pearly shells and cool marbled stones, or the crackling of ice across arctic seas. To delight the senses, dimensional surfaces feature unique tex- tures conjuring sea urchin shells and buoyant bubbles pop- ping. Bella Terra's new Paola pattern in Ocean Blue is produced on stoneware with a reac- tive glaze edge and an ice-crackle glaze finish. The beautiful sea-blue color with deep blue-green reactive accent on the edge is representative of Gaia's focus on nature and respect for the earth. Gaia's Geo collection, known for its bright and lively geometric designs, returns with new styles inspired by glob- al patterns. Mixing textural new glazes and color palettes, Geo Happy™ offers solids and patterns in a kaleidoscope of bright primaries. The play- ful hand-finished look is highlighted by joyful flour- ishes and dynamic starburst patterns. Embossed and debossed textures with mid-gloss finishes enliven the surface of each piece, while the mix-and-match style provides opportunities for truly personalized looks. See these and other new versatile microwave-to-table dinnerware offerings at booth #S354 in the South Hall. For sales questions, contact Joseph Joy at joej@gaiagroupusa.com or call 847.713. 5403, ext. 703. Learn more at www.gaiagroupusa.com or booth #S354. BUDDEEZ INTRODUCES CAKE & CUPCAKE CARRIER AT SHOW Buddeez, Inc., is a household products innovator known for unique and fun products such as the Bread Buddy, the Kingsford ® Kaddy and a complete line of Bag-In All Purpose Dispensers. This year, Buddeez is proud to introduce a versatile Cake & Cupcake Carrier at the International Home and Housewares Show that's sure to be a hit. The over-sized rectangular dessert tote is shaped perfectly to fit baking pans up to 13 inches long by 9 inches wide. It comes with a removable tray insert for transporting 12 cupcakes, and a unique slice-and-serve uten- sil that snaps secure- ly to the underside of the lid. Special latch- es on all four sides will attach two or more carriers for easy connect-and- carry convenience. The Cake & Cupcake Carrier is manufactured from BPA-free polyproplyene, and joins Buddeez' grow- ing line of entertaining and party prod- ucts which is headlined by its category-leading Tritan™ beverage dispensers. Buddeez, Inc., is family owned and operates a manu- facturing facility just south- west of St. Louis where all of its products are manufac- tured. To learn more, visit booth #N7730 in the North Hall or go to www.buddeez.com. THE TIME-HONORED ART OF CREATING NUTRITIOUS BONE BROTH MADE SIMPLE Everyone knows that homemade bone broths and vegetable broths are incredi- bly nourishing and delicious. An excel- lent source of protein, rich in minerals, collagen and all kinds of other good stuff, bone broths improve digestion, are heal- ing for the digestive system and help boost immunity. But until now, the time, difficulty and mess associated with the traditional super food put it out of reach for most home cooks. That's what inspired Michelle Liu, Chief Engineer and Chief Executive Officer of Essenergy, Inc., to create the perfect solution. "I grew up with a steam- ing stovetop cauldron that simmered for an entire day to create traditional bone soups, but once I became busy with work and starting my own family, I craved a way to achieve the authenticity of those time-honored recipes, without the mess or the wait." An inventor at heart, Liu created a crock pot that offers a faster, easier and more delicious and nutritious way to make large batches of bone broth, chili, stew, steamed vegetables or fish, jook and soup. According to Liu, the secret of her slow cooker is using unglazed clay, just like the ancients used for its synergistic properties – unglazed clay intensifies fla- vors, alkalizes foods and increases the positive interactions between the nutri- ents. Liu designed the VitaClay Smart Multi- Crock n' Stock Pot with the busy home cook in mind. "Now anyone can prepare healthy genuine bone broth in just five hours because of breakthrough technology that allows people to cook healthy foods that used to take too much time to make. With doctors recommend- ing bone broth, gluten-free foods, less salt, less sugar and fresh ingredients, I hope to reignite the public's interest in this ancient tradition and educate them on the healing potential of bone broth and other slow-cooked foods." To get started, you can use leftover bones from family meals, or buy bones from your local butcher or farmer. The bones that create the richest broth, full of gelatin and collagen, are soup bones, which can be purchased and are labeled as such. VitaClay has recently developed a fully-electric stock pot that has a clay lin- ing, which eliminates the worry about watching the stove for hours while your broth simmers. You can add the bones from a whole chicken (or beef bones), add a full pot of water and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to help draw the minerals out of the bones; cover and cook at a slow simmer for just three to five hours. Broth makes a tasty base for soups, stews and stir-fries, or you can replace your morning coffee or evening tea with a steaming cup of broth to add a nutritional boost to your diet. To learn more about VitaClay, and for recipes and tips, visit www.vitaclay chef.com. For more information, go to booth #L11145. PICNIC TIME FAMILY OF BRANDS SHOWS OFF FUN BRAND PERSONALITIES WITH NEW PRODUCTS Have you ever been on your way to a cel- ebration with Mom's piping-hot tater tot hotdish burning a giant pan-shape into your thighs? That's why Picnic Time Family of Brands has designed the Potluck portable insulated casserole tote. This two-tiered casserole tote has an insulated compartment to carry warm or cold items and a separate zippered entry section on top that can be used for uten- sils and other potluck necessities. The Potluck comes with handles that have built-in elastic loops to hold one serving utensil, so you'll always be prepared to serve up your dish. A framed window slot and ID card help to ensure your Potluck will make its way back to your kitchen. This tote is an essential piece of any good potlucker's repertoire. The Potluck, a product from ONIVA – a Picnic Time brand, comes in five adorable patterns that are sure to fit your style. If you love a good adventure, and you can't be dragged away from a fine wine, the Adventure Wine Tote will be your new favorite accessory. This insu- lated tote, a product from LEGACY – a Picnic Time brand, has the space for two wine bottles and comes with wine and cheese service for two. Serving your cheese on the nearest stump won't cut it, so it has designed a portable acacia table that folds down for flat storage in the tote's interior. The tote comes complete with two PET stemless wine glasses (so your adventure won't be cut short by a broken glass), a corkscrew and a bottle stopper, so you can take any leftovers home with you. If all of these amazing features don't have you convinced, the exterior is made of an army-green waxed cotton canvas with rich brown details. Now, don't you feel like a good adven- ture? Run out of chairs around the camp- fire? Who needs a chair when you have the Ottoman Cooler? This 24-can capaci- ty cooler is fully collapsible with a padded lid to sit on, a front panel door for easy access to snacks (no standing up required), cool and dry storage separated by a center divider and a padded shoulder strap for comfortable trans- portation. It holds up to 350 pounds when used as a seat or ottoman. An integrated luggage strap on the back side of the cool- er allows for attachment to a trolley for effortless rolling transport. The included trolley has a 77-pound capacity, has a col- lapsible stability bar and folds down to be stored. The Ottoman Cooler, a product from ONIVA – a Picnic Time brand, comes in three new colors/patterns. To learn more about the new 2017 prod- ucts for the home and the outdoor adven- turer, go to www.picnictime.com or stop by booth #S1220.