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Inspired by Nike Air technology, Art and Cook's O2 line of kitchen tools features patent-pending handles with ergonomic air pockets strategically positioned to protect hands from stresses and pressure. Made from either zinc or titanium the tools have a well-balanced heft, transforming tough kitchen tasks into more pleasurable experiences.
Other innovations, like the open wheel with a nylon sleeve on their "Pizza Wheelie" solves the age-old pizza cutting problem by making it a one-cut operation. Other favorites include the highly-effective nubby design of the citrus reamer (left) and the coencentric whisks in varying shapes designed for specific purposes.
From the same duo behind Art and Cook: Love Food, Live Design, Dream Art, the utensils fuse cooking, design and art and come in a variety of colors. Several items from the 49-piece line are available from Macy's.
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Made from near-indestructible borosilicate glass, Bodum's new Clara kettle makes tea time into a better-tasting and more visual experience. The non-porous glass doesn't give off any odors or flavors, which is a must for the more delicate white and green teas out there. It's suitable for use on gas, ceramic or electric stovetops, as well as for use in microwaves (provided the lid and...
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For people like me who never know how much pasta to cook (it's always either too much or too little and I'm either unsatiated or have two days of leftovers), Konstatin Slawinski of ding3000 solves the issue with his SL16 Noooodle, a chrome device that measures amounts of spaghetti for up to four people and doubles as a trivet. Resembling a cooked piece of...
