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GENERAL NEWS www.kitchenwarenews.com n JULY 2017 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 5 General News There are many ways to brew coffee, but the drip coffee maker continues to reign supreme as the most popular brewing method in the U.S. According to the National Coffee Association (NCA), 50 percent of daily coffee drinkers brewed their coffee with a drip coffee maker, significantly more than the single cup brewer, French press, pour over and stovetop methods combined. Traditionally known for their ease of use and reliability, drip coffee makers today have advanced features that add convenience and enhance taste and aroma. Advanced features, such as permanent filter, optimal brewing temperature, small cup setting and drip stop, come standard with Capresso drip coffee makers. Capresso offers this checklist of additional features for comparing a variety of models. The removable water tank makes refilling quick and easy. Coffee gets progressively stronger as a pot of drip coffee is brewed. Without this special setting, a small pot of three to five cups will not have the same full bodied flavor as a full pot. A drip coffee maker can also be programmed to initiate brewing right before the coffee lover gets up in the morning so a fresh pot is waiting — or right before dessert. Charcoal water filtration removes impurities f rom the water that would otherwise degrade the taste. An automatic filter indicator alerts the user when the filter needs to be changed. A permanent GoldTone filter replaces paper filters and is dishwasher safe. This saves money over time, and it avoids the environmental waste of paper filters that are used once and then discarded. Drip stops come in handy when someone wants a cup of coffee now. It interrupts the machine during the brewing process to pour a cup, and then continues the brewing cycle. For more information, visit www.capresso.com. KN A Checklist of Drip Coffee Makers from Capresso for Better Brews Smarter Than The Average Bear and the latch no longer works," adds Gravatt. The Grizzly Discovery Center takes in bears that are caught after getting used to acquiring food in human environments, raiding everything from trash cans to chicken coops. "They can no longer live in the wild because they've learned the wrong way how to acquire food," says Gravatt. "So the idea of the Grizzly Center is that no other bears [should] have to come here, and they can remain out in the wild where they belong. We want to educate the visitors here who live or recreate in bear country to not make the same mistake." Interactions between bears and humans are on the rise, and that's bad news for both groups. Humans have unintentionally provided bears with food sources that are much easier than their usual hunting and foraging. "When bears become comfortable around humans, it's a bad thing. You forgot something in your car. All of a sudden, you surprise mom and the cubs and you get mauled," says Gravatt. "It's the number one cause of bears having to be euthanized, because of getting into the unnatural food source. As we move into their habitat there tends to be more problems." On a smaller scale, rough and tumble options in containers are great for customers who are dealing with kids instead of cubs. The Aladdin Six-Piece Nesting Bowl Set features three bowls with matching lids, in 56-ounce, 93-ounce and 114-ounce capacities. Perfect for entertaining or everyday serving and storage, they are durable and lightweight for indoor or outdoor use. An airtight seal makes the bowls worry- and spill-free for on-the-go use. The set nests together to store, saving precious cupboard space. Microwave and dishwasher safe, they are hassle free and BPA-free. If you've made a cake, the idea of smeared icing can be unbearable. Amici Home's Pastry Shoppe Servers combine fashion and function in a truly unique vessel for cakes, pies, and other pastries. Standing 7.5 inches tall, each piece includes three latches to secure the plate to the dome. Great for storage and serving, these servers come packed in assorted case packs of four with customers receiving two of both the Pastry Shoppe and Premium Bakery style. The Amici Pastry Shoppe style includes an elegant design on a bright white cover that sits on top of a mint green platter. The Premium Bakery style showcases a bakery-inspired artwork on a mint green cover, which sits on top of a bright white platter. The server is great for easy and secure transportation to indoor, outdoor parties or even on the go. A vacuum sealer can be an important tool for long term freezer storage. The Nesco VS- 02 Food Vacuum Sealer features integrated roll storage with bag cutter, an override seal for delicate foods and two bag rolls and 10 pre-made bags. Priced 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. Made 100 percent in the USA, recap Mason jar lids can be used with Mason jars for pantry storage, bathroom organization, kitchen creations and more. While the reCAP POUR provides an ideal solution for pouring smoothies and salad dressings, the reCAP FLIP' s large, 2-inch opening is perfect for on-the-go or in-home use. Both versatile, BPA-free caps fit several Mason jar brands. Since its launch in 2012, reCAP's popularity continues to surge amongst foodies, busy mothers and crafters. Recently a new customer base has emerged: fermentation enthusiasts. KN (cont. from Page 1) Crossover Innovations has announced the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for U- Board, a revolutionary cutting board that bridges the gap between function, versatility and portability. The launch took place June 14. The company, which prides itself on building innovative consumer goods, hopes to reach its capital funding target by August to begin manufacturing and shipping the product worldwide. If you have ever had to pre-cut fruits for a picnic only to find them in a less-than-stellar, oxidized state, enter U-Board, today's solution for yesterday's problem. U-Board is a compact cutting board equipped with a set of utensils, consisting of four forks and a ceramic knife, which is built into either side of the board. The grips on both ends of the board also become removable trays. This all-in-one design allows you to slice fruits or prepare sandwiches at the right time – whether it's at your picnic destination to help keep foods fresh through sweltering heat or at a party you're hosting. Traditional bamboo and wooden cutting boards have porous surfaces that easily store chemicals, bacteria and odors. U-Board, on the other hand, is made of premium quality plastic that is BPA-free and FDA approved. Its non-porous characteristic prevents the harboring of chemicals, bacteria and odors, keeping you safe from food poisoning. In addition, it is easy to clean and dishwasher safe. Alex Lee, President of Crossover Innovations, said, "We are excited to launch our campaign on Kickstarter today. Our hope is that U-Board will not only ease, but enrich the lives of our customers." For more information, contact Harry Lee at 865.591.9252. KN Crossover Innovations Introduces the U-Board Anova has announced an affordable, lab- grade connected precision cooking device with the introduction of the Anova Precision Cooker Nano. This compact, app-enabled sous vide immersion circulator makes it super simple for everyone to cook like a pro, for under $100. In 2013, Anova created a new category in the kitchen with the launch of the world's first affordable, professional-quality sous vide cooking device. Prior to that, this type of equipment was expensive, complicated, and relegated to professionals. The following year, Anova introduced the world to connected cooking with the Anova Precision Cooker, delivering on the quality and lab-grade precision for which the company has become so well-reputed. "Since day one, we've believed that everyone should have the ability to cook like a pro with access to easy-to-use, pro- level cooking tools," said Anova Culinary CEO and Co-Founder Stephen Svajian. "We've seen competitors enter the market with cheaper products, but we are committed to maintaining quality and precision at a reasonable price. We will not sacrifice quality, ever." The Anova Precision Cooker Nano is the next step toward building an Anova Kitchen, a kitchen where devices are accessible, affordable and connected in a meaningful way. "Precise temperature control is key to sous vide cooking. That 's why we've engineered the Nano with the same level of quality and precision that you've come to expect f rom Anova to ensure that your steak is done exactly how you like it every time, no exceptions," said John Van den Nieuwenhuizen, Vice President of Design at Anova Culinary. "The Precision Cooker Nano is super-compact, Bluetooth- enabled, and provides users with precision down to the tenth of a degree." With the Anova Culinar y App, the Precision Cooker Nano provides an entirely new way to experience connected cooking with MultiStep and MultiCook features. Through the Anova App, the Nano is able to lower or raise the cooking time and temperature settings in order to produce different results and cook separate parts of the meal. MultiCook Control. Control multiple Anova Precision Cookers at once through the Anova Culinar y App to access coordinated cooking cycles. Finish every aspect of the meal at the same time. KN Anova Launches Precision Cooker Nano, Lab-Grade Sous Vide Device

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