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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n APRIL 2017 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 3 General News Attractive and Applicable cooking at home is their preferred way to prepare their meals, and more men are in the kitchen than ever before. Especially for Millennial-generation consumers whose enthusiasm about cooking at home may outrun their skills, Zyliss has spent two years developing its new Control knife set, which is designed to perform well no matter how the cook holds it. A high-quality German steel blade, contoured handle, an accommodating bolster, a handle with antimicrobial protection and dishwasher safety all combine to work well for inexperienced home cooks. " We're not asking consumers to learn to use this knife. We're meeting them where they are," said Associate Marketing Manager Bridget Cundelan. "Whatever way you want to hold it, it fits.... You can use the pinch grip, but you can also hold it the way you do it, and it's comfortable. You don't feel like you're going to cut yourself." Control is offered in open stock and a range of sets, with 16 pieces in a knife block retailing for $179.99. The knife block offers sheathing inserts in one size to fit any of the slots and to fit any of the knives. They're removable to go into the dishwasher, and they feature the same 99.9 percent effective antimicrobial action as the knife handles. A small block with five slots retails for $39.99, which the 17-slot knife block retails for $69.99. Emile Henry debuted the La Marmite Stockpot, a new soup pot for cooking and serving that 's made in France f rom burgundy clay. It's based on a dutch oven design, but it's taller and a little sleeker, so it 'll work well with an immersion blender for pureeing soups, and it goes on the stovetop as well as in the oven. The upturned rim is designed to avoid spills during cooking or drips from a ladle, and the snug-fitting lid helps retain heat at the table. It's dishwasher safe. Capacity is 4.25 quarts, and it's available in Burgundy and Charcoal. The La Marmite Stockpot retails for $130. T-fal is coming out with an extra- wide peeler with an extra-sharp micro-etched blade that's great for peeling large or hard vegetables like a butternut squash or for shaving curls of hard cheese off the block. It will retail for $10.99. Microplane introduced several new products at this year's IH+HS, including the Ultimate Bar Tool, which is like one of those all-purpose tools that hangs from a handyman's belt and does a bit of everything, depending on what he needs to do. It has a peeler, a muddler, a cocktail stirrer, a knife blade, a channel knife for making long twists of citrus zest, a zester and even a scorer to help with the peeling of tough- rinded citrus. With a comfortable soft- grip handle in black with white accents, the Ultimate Bar Tool will retail for about $14.95. The new 2-in-1 Core & Peel f rom Microplane features a serrated stainless steel coring blade and two sharpened edges to separate and extract an apple or pear's core easily. There's also a straight peeler on the bottom of the handle. The soft- grip handle is bright red with white accents. The 2-in-1 Core & Peel retails for $12.95. There's also a 3-in-1 Twist & Zest from Microplane, which eliminates the need for multiple gadgets to squeeze fresh juice, as well as zest, peel and create garnish twists from oranges, lemons, limes and other citrus fruit. A clear protective cap is included for the twist tool for safety when not used and during storage. Twist & Zest will retail for $12.95 and has a green handle with white accents. Kuhn Rikon has a nifty little Click 'n Curl Spiralizer that comes as a set of a julienne peeler and a straight-edge peeler and two cones that click around the blade to guide vegetables into the blade. To use it, the vegetable is secured onto the cone, and then the peeler is twisted to make vegetable noodles or ribbons. A large cone can be used for zucchini, potatoes or cucumbers, while the smaller cone is for carrots, parsnips or broccoli stalks. It will be available this summer to retail for $18. Kuhn Rikon also has a handy Utensil Caddy that holds up to 25 cooking utensils and tools. The caddy spins to make tools easy to reach, it comes apart for easy cleaning, and silicone feet on the base help hold it steady on the counter. It's shipping in March and will retail for $30. Dexas is offering 15 skus in The Mix Collection of cutting boards, made of eco- f riendly bamboo paired with polyboard inserts in granite and marble finishes that are easy on blades and food- safe. The boards are designed for both prep work and the beauty of wood for food presentation. They'll retail for $29.99. And because people aren't the only ones walking around in the kitchen, Dexas has come up with the MudBuster™, a gentle paw washer for the family dogs. An array of soft, gentle silicone bristles inside a tumbler gently brushes mud from the dog's paws into warm water in the tumbler. The device comes in three sizes, it's easy to use,and it's already a hit at pet product shows, so it's worth taking a look at. Finally, there's the e-PEBO siphon coffeemaker f rom Bodum, which has an electrically powered base that heats water added to the bowl of a carafe. Grounds are added into the bowl of a glass funnel, and as the water is heated, it's forced as steam up the stem of the funnel to the coffee grounds. Then when the coffee reaches 201 degrees Fahrenheit, a vacuum formed in the pot draws it back down to stay warm until it 's served. The entire cycle takes 12 minutes, and since the coffee is actually brewed with steam rather than boiling water, additional oils are extracted from the beans to make a coffee with a very smooth flavor, and the aromas circulate through the coffee as it brews for an extra dimension of flavor. "It's a seamless way of making coffee, and it's very, very convenient," said Daniel Kvist, who does marketing and sales for Bodum. KN (cont. from Page 1) Many exciting new items are coming to the market f rom GoodCook this year. The GoodCook Mandolin Slicer makes it easy to slice onions, potatoes, tomatoes, apples and more in varying thicknesses, just by turning the adjustment knob. A built-in julienne blade can also be used to cut zucchini or cucumber strips for salads and healthy stir-f rys. A food holder securely grips the vegetable or f ruit while sliding over the blade, while a rubberized bumper prevents slipping on the cutting board. The bumper is also ridged for working directly over mixing bowls. The entire gadget is composed of two parts that store together as one piece. The Garlic Rock & Roll is a quick and easy way to mince garlic, by rocking the domed cutting plate over the cloves. The heavy duty aluminum press with sharp mesh holes, rapidly crushes and minces smoothly and evenly as the user rolls over the garlic in a circular motion. The large mincing bowl also functions as a prep bowl, allowing users to dispense garlic whenever it is needed. GoodCook's Jumbo Baking Pans are large enough to bake 24 muffins at the same time, enough for parties, school bake sales, or office potlucks. GoodCooks has also made a 48-count mini muffin version, also large enough to bake a whole box of mix. The pans fit with standard ovens, and are made of thick, nonstick steel with higher raised rims for added stability. GoodCook has entered the hydration market with a lineup of sports and thermal insulated bottles. The plastic sports bottles come in various sipper- pour spouts, colors, sizes and double-wall insulation versions for on-the-go active lifestyles. The stainless steel bottles are vacuum insulated to hold drinks piping hot or completely chilled for hours. Dubbed "GO Bottle," this new line brings fun and innovation to consumers thirsting for new ways to stay hydrated. For more information, visit www.goodcook.com. KN GoodCook 2017 Releases

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