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GENERAL NEWS KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW n AUGUST 2017 n www.kitchenwarenews.com 12 According to a new nationwide survey, consumers are putting their best food forward for a healthier lifestyle, including keeping dairy products (61 percent) and f ruits and vegetables (55 percent) in the front of their refrigerator. Home appliance manufacturer LG Electronics announces surprising new data about America's at- home appliance behaviors, showing that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to the ref rigerator. And when it comes to junk food, the survey also found that Americans are almost twice more likely to store it in the back of the f ridge than in the f ront. LG recently launched its LG InstaView™ ref rigerator lineup, the first of its kind to let users simply knock twice to illuminate the door's sleek glass panel to see what's inside without opening the ref rigerator. To further encourage food organization, the lineup also includes LG's award-winning Door-in-Door® technology, giving consumers easy access to healthy beverages and snacks without having to open the entire door. Not only do these technologies help Americans put their best food forward, but the Door-in- Door with the ColdSaver™ Panel significantly reduces cold air loss, helping to keep food f resher, longer. "Simple changes in behaviors, like stocking healthy foods f ront and center in your f ridge, can make healthier choices simpler," said David VanderWaal, Vice President of marketing at LG Electronics USA. "With LG InstaView ref rigerators, users need only to knock twice to see inside, helping encourage consumers to put their 'best food forward' for a healthier lifestyle." More than half of Americans can judge how healthy someone is by looking inside their ref rigerator, with almost half of American's predicting how often homeowners eat out. Thirty-four percent believe they can tell how clean someone keeps the rest of their house by looking in their f ridge, while nearly three in 10 can determine someone's personality traits or that person's relationship status. One in four Americans will "dress up" their refrigerators to make it look full and healthier than it normally does when they know they ' ll have guests coming over. As a guest in someone's home, more than 82 percent of Americans base their opinion of someone after examining their ref rigerator. LG InstaView technology can be found in more than a dozen models with different configurations, styles and in both stainless steel and black stainless steel finishes across a variety of price points. With options including Side-By-Side, French 3-Door and 4-Door models, consumers can find the LG InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator that fits their kitchen perfectly. LG InstaView features go beyond the door. The black stainless steel option is a warm, satin-smooth and sophisticated finish, and is also fingerprint and smudge resistant, making it easier than ever to have a premium kitchen that is effortless to maintain. It features a timeless aesthetic that seamlessly complements a range of kitchen design styles and colors. Nearly all models are ENERGY STAR certified, meaning they are 20 percent more efficient than the federal minimum energy standard. LG Door-in- Door with the ColdSaver Panel significantly reduces cold air loss by keeping it where it matters most — on the inside. More cold air means more peace of mind that food can stay f resher for longer. To learn more about the LG InstaView lineup, visit www.lg.com/us/instaview- ref rigerators. KN LG Survey Takes Fresh Look At What Refrigerators Say About Owners W hether it 's a picnic, beach party, tailgating, or dining al f resco on the deck or the balcony, eating outside is a popular way to enjoy nature and create a casual, relaxing atmosphere. These kitchen tools can help with the logistics of outdoor dining and entertaining, f rom serving up food and beverages to monitoring food safety in the summer heat. Custom brew a ref reshing pitcher of iced tea with the Capresso Iced Tea Maker. With adjustable brew strength, it brews directly into a 2.5-quart glass pitcher with removable lid and easy-pour spout. Fresh or f rozen f ruit can be added for visual appeal and taste. Recipes such as Pear White Iced Tea, Rosemary-Ginger Iced Green Tea, Strawberry-Basil Iced Tea are available at www.capressoblog.com. Keep beverages cold with style with the Cheers Ice Tray f rom Zoku. Four silicone molds create oversized rectangular ice cubes adorned with high-spirited words – two "Cheers" and two "Salute." The tray is simple to fill and use. Once f rozen, invert the mold to release the ice – no rinsing required. The oversized cubes melt slowly, chilling without diluting. For more information, visit www.zokuhome.com. Prep fresh ingredients inside or out with the Kyocera Mini Prep Knife + Bar Board Set: 3-inch Mini Prep Knife, cutting board and safety sheath. The pure white blade is made of Kyocera's exclusive ceramic, for unparalleled purity and a super sharp blade that holds its edge more than 10 times longer than stainless steel. The reversible cutting board has a curved non-slip rubber edge and decorative juice groove. For more information, visit www.kyocera.com. Flavor the meal and accent the table with Peugeot 's Tahiti Salt and Pepper D uos. These petite 6-inch mills, made in France f rom local PEFC- certified beech wood, feature seasonal color combinations: the green and yellow of sunshine and healthy f resh food for Spring, and blue hues evoking sea and sky for Summer. Peugeot's spice-specific mechanisms optimize flavor. For more information, visit www.peugeot- saveurs.com. For food safety and best culinar y results, the CDN ProAccurate Inf rared Gun/Thermocouple Thermometer combines two advanced technologies in one professional- grade tool. It uses inf rared technology to measure surface temperatures without direct contact, ideal for outdoor summer buffets. This multifunctional tool also features a flip- down thin tip thermocouple probe for measuring internal temperatures of food when grilling. For more information, visit www.cdnw.com. KN Fun Gadget Options For Outdoor Entertaining After high school students across the country spent almost 3,000 collective hours (125 days) and used nearly 1,000 rolls of Duck Tape® to make one-of-a-kind prom attire, Duck brand has awarded three of them with the grand prizes in this year's Duck Brand Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest. The makers taking home the top prizes are Emily O'Gara and Ethan Weber of Lincoln, Nebraska, each earning $10,000 in scholarship dollars in the couples category, and Allison Pollman of Elgin, Oklahoma, earning $1,000 in the singles category. "The students entering the contest make a mark on us every year, and our judges always do a superb job selecting the finalists – which is no small task considering the high-caliber submissions we receive," said Ashley Luke, Category Manager at ShurTech Brands, LLC, the company that markets the Duck brand. "What makes the final round of voting so exciting is that we leave it up to the public to choose their favorites. Entrants are encouraged to promote their designs and rally a supportive fan base. From there, the votes just roll in!" O'Gara and Weber drew in voters with their elaborate floral and geometric design inspired by their prom theme, Enchanted Gardens. The A-line dress, which was covered in a hexagon grid of black and white Duck Tape, was enhanced by the contrast of a beautiful, colorful field of flowers sprouting f rom the hem of the floor-length gown. The classic tuxedo complemented the look with hexagon grid lapels, a gold vest and red bow tie. The entire ensemble took 20 rolls of Duck Tape and 200 hours to make. Pollman, on the other hand, made a lace overskirt the highlight of her prom dress. Utilizing purple Duck Tape as the base for her gown, the skirt featured an intricate lace detail designed with white and lilac D uck Tape. She used both colors to create an ombré effect, blending one hue seamlessly into the other. She accented the dress with subtle "gems" of Glitter Duck Tape for added sparkle. Pollman used 13 rolls of Duck Tape and spent 79 hours on her winning entry. n the 17 years Duck brand has hosted the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest, thousands of students in the United States and Canada have created amazing and innovative prom outfits f rom Duck Tape. To date, including this year's prize total, this distinctive scholarship contest has awarded more than $500,000 to high school students to support their education and offset rising tuition costs. As in previous years, judges rated prom dresses, accessories and tuxes based on workmanship, originality, use of colors, accessories and use of Duck Tape. The top 10 couples and top five singles entrants then entered an online voting period where their designs were voted on by the public. Coming in second place, taking home $5,000 each, are Megan-Marie Lemieux and Brandon McNeil of Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada. Third Place winners, Rozlin Opolka and Conner Hawry of Gregory, Michigan, will receive $3,000each in scholarships. Each of the participants in the remaining seven runner- up couples will receive $1,000. KN Teens Take Home $50,000 in Scholarship Money for Duct Tape Dresses

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