Sometimes a little bite of help in the kitchen department would not go a miss, but most of the time we have to just get on with the chore of preparing food etc, but these days designers have been very busy coming up with gadgets that make life in the kitchen just that little bit easier. Here is our Top Five list of gadgets that can make preparing food fast, easy and delicious too.
Rubiks Salt and Pepper Mills
There are two great things about these salt and pepper mills, the first being that they are based on the iconic Rubiks cube and secondly you have to solve the puzzle in order to get them to work, which is handy.
These are the features for the smart looking Rubiks Cube salt and pepper pots;
Salt and pepper mills in shape of a Rubik’s Cube,
Durable ceramic mill,
Grind various coarseness salt and peppercorns,
Same size as actual Rubik’s cube,
Officially licensed by Rubik’s.
Dimensions: 2.24 inches cubed.
Priced at $13
Source [Gift Monger]
Keeping fruit the right colour
When you cut an apple in half it quickly starts to go brown and although this has no effect on the taste or benefits of the fruit there is no chance of the kids eating it. The answer comes in the simple device from Evriholder Products, simply cut the apple in two and place face down it will stay the right colour for a day and saves waste.
These are the details for the Apple Saver by Evriholder Products;
Apples tend to turn brown quite quickly after cutting. That’s why the Apple Saver by Evriholder Products is so handy and innovative. This cool little gadget simply slips over a cut apple to keep it fresh longer. Perfect for parents of toddlers and small children, this clip allows your child to eat half of an apple one day and the other half the next day.
Priced at $1.99
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USB powered mini microwave
This is the Beanzawave, it is as the title suggests a microwave designed to be used with the Snap Pot Beans from food producer Heinz, but I suppose that anything the right size can fit into this desktop device. being stuck at your desk is no longer an issue as this device plugs into the USB port, they are even looking to produce a battery powered version too, but as of yet this handy device is yet to make an appearance.
These are the details for the completely strange looking Beanzawave;
This is the prototype of what is believed to be the world’s smallest portable microwave perfectly sized to fit a Heinz Snap Pot. The Beanzawave gives workers across the country a much needed helping hand to make some of their favourite hot snacks either on the go or at their desk by just plugging the microwave into the USB port on their computers.
Priced at around $160
Source [Beanzawave]
The Chef Stack Pancake Maker
Imagine being able to produce to two hundred pancakes an hour! not even the most avid fan could consume that many, but for a restaurant this could be a life saver in the morning when the breakfast orders are piling up and judging by the price they would need to be selling a lot of pancakes in order to get a return in their investment.
These are the features for the pancake making machine, the Chef Stack;
The Chef Stack counter top model is the size of a microwave, saving space and allowing pancake production in busy food service environments. It can also easily be converted into a self-serve unit.
Priced at around $3,500
Source [Chef Stack]
Breathe life into flat drinks
Put the fizz into any drink with this simple yet very effect device. Turn juice, coffee and even water into a fizzy drink that the kids will love and you get to control how much sugar and artificial colourings they are getting, while still enjoying a glass of fizz or two.
These are the details and features for the U-FIZZ Drink Carbonation Kit;
Carbonate any beverage using easy to find ingredients.
Make those kids drink their juice by adding fizz.
Includes: Baking soda cylinder, sleeve, connector tube, and instructions
Not Included (but needed): 16oz of white vinegar, baking soda, beverage, 2 2-liter bottles, funnels (if you want to be tidy).
Dimensions:
Baking soda cylinder: 0.75″ diameter x 8″ tall
Connector tube: 21″ long
Priced at $7.99
Source [Think Geek]
