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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n JUNE 2017 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 5 General News A Feat of Clay glazed stoneware does not soak up water, the clay's ability to hold and redistribute heat make it great for high moisture doughs. Emile Henry has designed pieces exclusively for this, including the Bread Loaf Maker, Bread Cloche and Baguette Maker. Moisture in the dough stays inside the baking dish, gelatinizing starch on the outside of the dough. "We have stew pots for no-knead bread," says Steffen. "It creates a steam oven in your oven, which you need for crust." One of the big obstacles to consumer stoneware purchasing is worry over how to maintain the pieces. There is concern over heating pieces too quickly, how to clean them and whether or not unglazed materials will hold onto flavors after cooking. Jill Rembold, Special Accounts Manager at Reston Lloyd, recalls having to answer questions on the subject with a consumer. "A customer was af raid of dish soap getting in the pores. I told her, 'Don't worry, you'll be fine,'" she says. "One of the great things about Römertopf is the pores are so large because of the special clay from Germany, that makes it easier to release water or soap in your case. Some food stains can be boiled it out." While some stoneware materials are vulnerable to thermal shock, many brands have developed versions that are shock resistant and can be put over the open flame of a stovetop or grill. These pieces are made out of the same clay as oven pieces, just processed differently before glazing. "So in the new Römertopf BBQ line, the exact same clay is used but it has been coated, and it's been heated to the same temperature that ceramic cookware is," says Rembold. "In the grilling version you're not using the cookware for its ability to steam but for the all-natural convenience to use it on your grill." For the ecologically conscious, the environmental impact of clay cookware can be enticing. With the ever-present concerns about nonstick materials and components leaching into food f rom cookware or becoming part of the waste cycle, a container made simply f rom earth is a comforting prospect. "Römertopf is all- natural cooking that we've been known for," says Rembold." You buy stuff and you don't know how to throw it away. A lot of cookware is getting complicated like that.… With our line you're still using an all- natural product. If you wanted to, you could bury it in the ground." KN (cont. from Page 1) Canning and sharing go hand in hand. Indeed, more than 71 percent of gardeners share more than half the food they grow, often through canning. Now, Ball® home canning products, part of Newell Brands' portfolio of brands, make it easier than ever for all gardeners, canners and Mason jar lovers to donate and share food with the new Collection Elite® Sharing Jar. In partnership with Feeding America®, Newell Brands will donate four meals to families in need for ever y package of Sharing Jars purchased. The Sharing Jar also is perfect for home canning and features a modern design, making it ideal for gifting. "Sharing with others is a value at the core of the Ball brand. The new Sharing Jars reaffirm that tenet as the design encourages users to can food at home and share with f riends and family. And, the purchase of Sharing Jars helps feed people in need," said Matt Christensen, Marketing Director of Fresh Preserving at Newell Brands Inc. "This partnership with Feeding America allows us to give back." "Feeding America is thrilled to partner with Newell Brands in their efforts to help the more than 42 million people in the United States who face hunger, including 13 million children," said Nancy Curby, SVP of Corporate Partnerships and Operations at Feeding America. "We look forward to a partnership that will help provide nutritious food to people in need as we work together in the fight to end hunger." The new Collection Elite Sharing Jars are available on FreshPreserving.com and in retailers nationwide this spring. For more information about all Ball home canning products, visit FreshPreser ving.com and FreshlyPreser vedIdeas.com or find the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Newell Brands will donate $0.36 per package of Sharing Jars sold, up to $150,000, to Feeding America. One dollar helps provide 11 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks. For more information, visit www.f reshpreserving.com. KN Ball Partners with Feeding America Hestan, the innovative culinar y brand redefining its category, forges a new path in culinary technology with the launch of Hestan Cue, a guided cooking system connected via Bluetooth® technology. Through a perfect marriage of science, technology and culinary craftsmanship, Cue transforms home cooking into an immersive, culinar y experience. Cue's connected pan, induction burner and recipe app act as a coach in the kitchen, guiding users through each phase of the cooking process, helping to ensure a perfectly finished dish every time. Engineered by a team of culinary experts, software developers and designers over the course of 2 years, Cue elevates the cooking experience for every skill level. Through a fully connected system, it works in unison with the home cook, guiding them through every step of a recipe and eliminating the guesswork and intimidation of cooking. With help f rom the Bluetooth-enabled technology and embedded heat sensors in Cue's pan and induction burner, users can rely on automatic control of the most vital cooking variables: time and temperature. Cue builds confidence in the kitchen by equipping users of any skill level with the tools and techniques to create elaborate dishes. "Cooking and plating the elegant meals we enjoy at our favorite restaurants is something home cooks aspire to, but the outcome between home cooking and fine dining often feels miles apart," said Christoph Milz, managing director, Hestan Smart Cooking. "We saw an opportunity to close the gap by using technology to enhance the cooking experience for everyone — regardless of skill level. By gathering a team of accomplished chefs, designers and engineers, we developed a smart connected system that enables home cooks to enjoy the art of cooking new dishes they didn't dream possible." Hestan enlisted the expertise of culinary heavyweight Chef Philip Tessier, who spent 11 years at the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group's award-winning Bouchon, Per Se and The French Laundry. He also coached Team USA to a gold medal at the 2017 Bocuse d'Or, the Olympics of the culinary world. Tessier lent his culinary craftsmanship to help develop a system that brings confidence and skill to everyone, allowing users to enjoy cooking without hesitation or doubt. "By controlling vital variables like time and temperature, Cue offers the cooking techniques of professionals to ever y home kitchen," said Chef Philip Tessier, Director of Culinar y, Hestan Smart Cooking. "Cue allows home cooks to explore beyond their culinary comfort zone and better connect them to their love of food." Central to the Hestan Cue system is the iOS and Android app, which acts as the command center for the entire connected cooking process. From Michelin-star chefs, kitchens and food scientists comes a calibrated library currently stocked with hundreds of recipes, with new ones continually being added. The app enables users of all skill levels to explore new dishes and culinar y techniques directly f rom the experts through video guidance. From "Pan Seared Scallops Beurre Blanc" to a medium-rare "Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri," Cue's app allows the user to select their preferred level of doneness and automatically adjusts the recipe to the appropriate temperature and cook time for their desired result. "At Hestan, we are constantly examining how we can elevate the cooking experience at home," said Stanley Cheng, Founder and Proprietor of Hestan. " Through an integration of technology, science, design and culinary craftsmanship, Cue enables every home cook to create a culinary masterpiece." "As the official retail partner of Hestan Cue, we were impressed by the level of technology, design and detail that went into developing this smart cooking system," said Janet Hayes, President of Williams- Sonoma. "Cue is poised to revolutionize home cooking and we can't wait for our customers to try it." The Hestan Cue smart cooking system is now available at HestanCue.com and Williams-Sonoma for a suggested retail price of $649.99. The system comes equipped with an 11-inch f ry pan and 1600-watt portable induction burner. The Cue app is available for download on iOS and Android smartphones and tablet devices. KN Hestan Introduces Hestan Cue

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