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SPECIAL FEATURE:
BUYERS GUIDE:
GIFTWARE:
HOUSEWARE SHOW
TRAVEL MUGS
COOKBOOKS
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K ITCHENWARE NEWS
H o u s e w, a r e s R e v i e w
S E RV I N G K I T C H E N WA R E
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H O U S E WA R E S A N D TA B L E T O P M A R K E T S
2013 Housewares Show Introduces
News Trends and Innovations
BY ANA VENNE
The 2013 International Home +
Housewares Show, which ran March 2-5
at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., had
over 2,000 exhibitors that featured
products in categories such as Tabletop,
Home Storage and Small Appliances.
Along with the vast amount of new
products exhibited on the show floor, the
show also offered a variety of seminars
and displays for attendees, among them
the Pantone ColorWatch exhibit, which
featured color forecasts for the year. Events
at the show included Global Innovation
M AY 2013
Awards, the IHA Innovation Awards, and
the Housewares Charity Foundation Gala.
A number of trends seemed to be emerging
on the show floor, notably the presence of
a large amount of juicers, food processors
and other small electrics. Hurom released
their HH Series Premium Slow Juicer,
which can make smoothies along with its
juicing capabilities. Other companies that
offered juicers included Fagor, which
introduced its new Enerjuicer, which can
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New Cookbooks Offer
Home Cooks a Way Out of Meat
BY LUCAS WITMAN
Tomato bisque with grilled cheese
sandwiches. Eggplant parmigiana. Falafel
and hummus. Roasted acorn squash with
brown sugar. Today, more and more
families across the country are preparing
many of their favorite dishes without
meat. A number of factors seem to be
driving this trend. In a down economy,
some cash-strapped consumers may be
eschewing animal protein in favor of
less expensive ingredients. Health concerns
surrounding the saturated fat content
of meat, as well as concerns about the
possible ingestion of hormones, antibiotics
and other chemicals are convincing
others to stay away. In addition, as
vegetarian ingredients become increasingly
available in markets throughout the
country, and as awareness of vegetarian
cooking spreads, home cooks are
simply more interested in experimenting
with meat-free recipes in the kitchen.
However, with so many consumers
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Cooks’ Emporium Caters to
Customers’ Love of Learning
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
Should you happen to find yourself in
Ames, Iowa some Saturday morning, you
might want to wander over to Cooks’
Emporium, where, chances are, you’ll find
a cooking class taught by a local chef or
food enthusiast. Bring your kitchen wish
list along, because the $5 fee for the class
gets you not just the lesson, but also the
recipe, a tasting of what has been prepared
and a 10-percent discount coupon that’s
good on any regularly-priced merchandise
in the store.
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Classes draw anywhere from 20-30 people,
which is about the limit that the space in
Cooks’ Emporium can accommodate, says
Owner Margaret Junkhan. Shelving units
in that part of the store are on wheels so
they can be pushed out of the way to
accommodate chairs for those in attendance.
The store as a whole occupies about 2,000
square feet of space, but once the shelf units
are moved aside, about one fourth of that
becomes demonstration kitchen space. The
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General News
Licensing Expo Offers
Unique Opportunties
Licensing Expo, taking place in Las Vegas
this June, is the place to secure the deal
that could change your business forever.
More than 5,000 brands will be there
looking for licensing partners in nearly
every consumer product category, including
home and housewares. If you are a retailer
or manufacturer looking for the hottest
brands, characters and images available for
license, then Licensing Expo 2013 is the
only place to be.
Four hundred companies will exhibit
at Licensing Expo, with 110 of them
brand new to the show. Fifty percent of
the show floor is made up of fashion, art
& design and corporate brands, while
entertainment and character brands make
up the other half.
Major consumer brands exhibiting
include Coca-Cola, CoverGirl, Ferrari,
Harley-Davidson, Honda, Jack Daniel’s,
Kellogg’s, Lamborghini, Liverpool Football
Club, Max Factor, MINI, MotoGP
and Wimbledon.
In the fashion category, exhibiting brands
include ABS by Allen Schwartz, Adrienne
Vittadini, Ale by Alessandra, AND1, Body
Glove, Cherokee, Crocs, Da Vinci, Hickey
Freeman, Judith Leiber, Kathy Ireland,
Lennon & McCartney, Liz Lange, Marilyn
Monroe, Nat Nast, Rock and Roll
Religion, Skechers USA, Tracy Anderson,
Von Dutch, XCVI and Xisses.
In the art & design category, exhibiting
brands include Alchemy Licensing,
ArgoInk, Bo Bunny Press, Caleb Gray
Studio, It’s Happy Bunny, Laurel Burch,
MGL Licensing, MHS Licensing, Suzanne
Cruise Creative Services, Inc., Blaylock
Originals Inc., The Thomas Kinkade
Company, Thomas Barbey LLC and Wild
Apple Graphics Ltd.
A wide number of character from the
entertainment world will also be available for
license at the Expo, including characters from
Activision, Angry Birds, Care Bears, CBS
Consumer Products, Cut the Rope, Disney
Consumer Products, Dr. Seuss, Dreamworks
Animation, Duck Dynasty, Elvis Presley
Enterprises, Moshi Monsters, Nickelodeon,
Paramount Pictures, Pocoyo, Sony Pictures
Consumer Products and Sprout.
Licensing Expo will take place June 1820, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention
Center in Las Vegas. For up-to-date
exhibitor listings, seminar scheduling,
travel support and to register for free, visit
www.licensingexpo.com.
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Jenn-Air Adds Steam Oven to High
Performance Built-In Collection
Jenn-Air®, the luxury appliance maker
behind the industry’s best performing wall
oven, is adding a sleek and powerful builtin steam and convection model to its high
performance collection. Debuting at the
2013 Architectural Digest Home Design
Show, the new 24-in. Jenn-Air® oven is
scheduled to be available this fall.
“Our latest ovens are engineered to deliver
precise results and offer a range of cooking
modes from steam cooking to proofing,”
said company representative Juliet Johnson.
“Aesthetically, they’re designed to
seamlessly integrate into a variety of
contemporary kitchen layouts.”
In addition to its steam only mode, the
product’s steam plus convection setting
multitasks to both crisp and maintain
moisture in dishes from poultry to pastries.
A powerful 1200-watt convection heating
element evenly circulates heated air to
ensure consistent baking results and speed
up cooking times. Another time-saver, the
oven’s No Preheat option, eliminates the
need to wait to begin the cooking process.
When steam is not required a Convection
Bake mode provides the drier, even heat
that benefits such dishes as cakes, soufflés
and roasted meats. Additional cooking
modes include a Preset Foods setting that
makes adjustments based on the selected
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces
Brand Leadership Changes
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has announced that
Richard Harvey, President of the WilliamsSonoma brand, will be leaving the company
on May 3, 2013, after 30 years of service.
Laura Alber, the company’s President and
Chief Executive Officer, said, “On behalf
of the board and senior management team,
I want to thank Richard for his many
contributions to the company. He provided
vision for the Williams-Sonoma brand over
the past three decades as it grew from a
few California stores to the iconic, multichannel business that it is today. Over the
last few years, Richard increased the
percentage of products that are either
vendor-branded exclusives or WilliamsSonoma-branded, created innovative new
product lines, introduced our Agrarian
business, and relaunched Williams-Sonoma
Home. He also hired top talent to evolve
the brand’s aesthetic and marketing.”
Janet Hayes, currently the President of
Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen, will become
President of the Williams-Sonoma brand.
“Janet’s strong vision, retail leadership and
operational expertise have driven record
revenues and profits in both Pottery Barn
Kids and Pbteen,” said Alber. “Her
experience in product development and
retail customer engagement is an excellent
fit for the Williams-Sonoma brand, as it
focuses on strategies to increase product
exclusivity, introduce new products, deepen
customer relationships, and evolve the instore experience. She will lead a strong
and seasoned merchandising and field
leadership team.”
Hayes has served as the President of
Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen since 2010.
From 2008 to 2010, she served as
Executive Vice President of Pottery Barn
Kids and Pbteen. And from 2007 to 2008,
she served as Senior Vice President and
General Merchandise Manager for Pottery
Barn. Prior to 2007, Hayes held roles at
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American Eagle Outfitters, Nike and Gap.
Harvey said, “I am so proud to have been
associated with this great brand and the
talented team that will take it forward. I
will be working closely with Janet to ensure
a smooth transition.”
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food category, a Manual mode that enables
the selection of a preferred setting and a
Steam Reheat mode that evenly warms
foods without drying them out.
Specialty cooking and preparation modes
include a Proofing mode that shortens
proofing times for homemade breads and
other yeast dough recipes, a Steam Defrost
mode that incorporates steam for gentle,
consistent defrosting of foods without
hotspots, a Sous Vide Reheat mode that
provides the steady, low temperatures
required to reheat frozen sous-vide food
to desired serving temperature and a Yogurt
mode that makes it more convenient to
make homemade yogurt by providing the
proper temperature for culturing the milk.
Other convenient features include a
Recently-Used option that automatically
compiles a list of 10 of the most recently
Sandra Stangl, President of Pottery Barn,
will expand her role to include Pottery
Barn Kids and PBteen. “Sandra has led
the Pottery Barn brand to record revenues
and profits by offering a compelling and
integrated product line supported by
world-class service across all channels,”
said Alber. “Sandra was part of the small
team that created and launched Pottery
Barn Kids and PBteen, and later served as
Executive Vice President of both brands,
where she oversaw product development
used functions so they can be quickly
accessed. For easy maintenance, a Steam
Cleaning option makes it easy to wipe
down the oven’s stainless steel interior. All
models include a roasting rack, baking/drip
tray, steam tray and a temperature probe
to help ensure that recipes are cooked to
desired temperatures and doneness. With
a 1.3 cu. ft. capacity and easily accessible
1.5 L. water container, the oven can
accommodate everything from side dishes
to entrees.
Available in Euro-Style stainless with an
elegantly curved stainless steel handle, the
steam ovens include trim kits for seamless
installation with Jenn-Air 27-in. or 30in. wall oven.
and design, as well as brand merchandising
and inventory management. Consolidating
the brands under Sandra’s leadership will
enhance our ability to meet our customers’
needs through every life stage.”
Stangl has served as President of Pottery
Barn since 2008. From 2006 to 2008, she
served as Executive Vice President of
Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen. Between
1994 and 2006, Stangl served in various
leadership roles in the Pottery Barn,
Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen brands.
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Teflon Brand Retail Program
Sticks With Consumers
Take Care of Your Feet
with the FootMate System
In celebration of more than 50 years of
sautéing, scrambling and searing, the makers
of DuPont™ Teflon® nonstick coatings have
launched a new marketing campaign.
“Nothing Messes With It” is the articulation
of how the superior durability, release and
reliability of Teflon nonstick coatings create
peace of mind in the kitchen, because nothing
messes with Teflon nonstick coatings.
coatings, not even a metal spatula or
dishwasher,” said David DeVoe, North
American Consumer Marketing Manager
for DuPont Teflon Consumer Finishes. “In
the kitchen, Teflon nonstick coatings protect
pans from everyday wear-and-tear and
protect cooks from the stickiest situations
that threaten to take time away from family
and shorten the life of cookware.”
Foot care is a daily challenge, but the
FootMate® System makes optimal foot health
easy. It is a complete foot care system for
cleaning, soothing, stimulating and massaging
your feet every time you shower. The
FootMate’s wide, gentle inner bristles massage
your tender soles, while the stiffer outer
bristles smooth rough skin and calluses and
stimulate circulation.
Consumers turn to the number one brand
of nonstick coatings for great
homemade, healthy meals
and easy clean up,
because Teflon nonstick
coatings outperform and
outlast ceramic coatings seven
to one. The superior nonstick coatings’
performance and durability can also mean
less cookware destined for a landfill, less
energy used in manufacturing and less
cookware packaging to be discarded. Teflon
nonstick coatings have been affirmed safe
for use by regulatory agencies around the
world and are made without using
perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
Dupont is also introducing two
delectable new nonstick coatings
colors to its product line. The
existing 2012 colors, which
include Hot Chili (a spicy red),
Lavender Blue (a rich blue),
Champagne Gold (a classic shimmer)
and Ivory (an elegant neutral), will be
joined by Spicy Olive (a stylish green) and
Aubergine Purple (a vibrant eggplant).
The FootMate System
was used by Dawn
Harper, the 2008
Olympic
Gold
Medalist in the 100M
hurdles, to catapult
herself to a Silver
Medal in the same
event at the 2012
London Olympic Games. “The FootMate
System allows me to take care of my feet so
that problems do not occur. During and
immediately after heats, I use the FootMate
System so that my feet and legs do not
cramp. In the evening, I use it in the shower,”
said Harper. “Proper foot health is important
for an athlete as foot fungus, dry, cracked
skin and odors can affect performance. The
FootMate System has helped solve these
issues for me and was instrumental in my
winning the Silver Medal.”
“Cooking should be fun, and clean-up
should be easy. Fish won’t flounder and
eggs over-easy come off even easier, because
nothing messes with Teflon nonstick
Through Dupont Teflon’s new promotional
campaign, the products will be brought to
life with point-of-sale materials, on-pack
collateral, advertisements, promotions and
more. The campaign is set to make an early
retail debut just in time for Mother’s Day.
For
information,
contact
david.w.devoe@dupont.com or visit
www.nothingmesseswithit.com.
The FootMate sticks to the shower floor
with suction cups, and a long retrieval cord
eliminates stooping after use. In addition,
the product comes with 8 oz. of foaming
Rejuvenating Gel™, made from tea tree
oil (a natural antiseptic), healing aloe, skin
cleansers and conditioners.
The FootMate System is the
ultimate foot massage and
the perfect way to pamper tired,
aching feet. With the FootMate
System, consumers can “Refresh,
Restore, Renew!™”
For more information about the
FootMate System, visit www.foot
mate.com or www.gordonbrush
.com. Those interested in the
product can also contact Gordon Brush
Mfg. Co., Inc. at 323.724.7777, sales@
footmate.com or sales@gordonbrush.com.
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. is a leading
American manufacturer of over 15,000
standard and custom brushes for many
industries. Based in Commerce, Calif.,
Gordon Brush has been featured on the
ION Network and the Discovery Channel,
as well as in Bloomberg News, and the
Los Angeles Times.
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This month it’s our great pleasure to introduce you to Margaret Junkhan and her store,
Cooks’ Emporium, in Ames, Iowa. We met Marg in Chicago while we were there
attending an evening reception thrown by Wüsthof during the International Home +
Housewares Show, and it didn’t take more than a few minutes of talking to her to know
that the rest of you will be as interested in what she has to say as we were.
Over the past three decades, Cooks’ Emporium has been a fixture of downtown Ames,
a university town that’s about 36 miles up the highway from Des Moines, the state
capital. Iowa is, quite obviously, America’s Heartland, a place where people grow food
for themselves and for the rest of us too. They know where their food comes from,
because it comes from their home country, and they believe in treating it with respect.
We think that’s part of the reason for Marg’s success—she respects her customers and
their need for tools that will help them prepare their food thoughtfully, carefully, and
with due respect for the gift of having something good to put on the table. She’s happy
to share with them everything she knows about how to use the equipment they can
find in her shop to ensure that they produce a meal that will satisfy a hungry family.
Marg listens carefully to her customers. When they come into her store, she wants to
know what they like to cook and to eat. She gets to know something about why that
matters to them, and she honors their choices by taking them seriously and by providing
them with knowledge as well as tools for success. It’s no wonder at all that they come
back to her on Saturday mornings to teach and learn and taste. She isn’t just selling
kitchenware; she’s helping her customers feed their families and she’s serving their souls.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Thanks for picking up our May issue of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review.
Since this month’s issue contains our Housewares Show Wrap-Up supplement it is a
little bigger than usual. There are all sorts of cool products to take a look at, many of
which were introduced at the show.
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The Retailer Profile this month focuses on Cooks’ Emporium, which is located in
Iowa. This month’s giftware story is about vegetarian and vegan cookbooks. Despite
being a dedicated carnivore, I found the story to be intriguing. I look forward to
checking out some of the books that were mentioned. This month’s issue also gives a
little more insight into the changes that were made to the New York International Gift
Fair, which is now NY NOW.
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One on One
Nick Monaco
Ninja Launches
Frying System
Product Manager
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Q: Tell our readers about your
company. What’s your main line
of business?
A: For more than 50 years, Panasonic has
delighted American consumers with
innovations for the home and business
which enrich lives. In addition to an
extensive range of business-to-business
products and popular consumer electronic
products including televisions, digital
cameras and headphones, our company
also offers a suite of home appliance and
personal care products designed to meet
the needs of the everyday consumer.
Panasonic’s breadth of home appliance
products range from toothbrushes and
men’s shavers to toaster ovens, irons
and vacuums.
Q: Are you introducing any new products?
A: Yes. Panasonic, a leader in technology
for the home, recently introduced the
Panasonic Breakfast Collection, a new
range of small kitchen appliances including
a Toaster, Coffee Maker and Kettle, which
we showcased at the 2013 International
Home + Housewares Show. Featuring bold
and ambitious design aesthetics, the
Panasonic Breakfast Collection offers new
form and functionality to kitchen
appliances. We also introduced a new
canister vacuum, new Genius Prestige
Microwave Oven models and a 2-in-1
Garment Steamer that is sure to change
the way people think about steaming
their clothes.
when they are in use.
Q: What is your outlook in general for
this product line?
A: For years Panasonic has been an
innovator in the home appliance market
and we would like to make a statement
with this new collection. We are going to
be expanding our small appliance line over
the next few years and are excited to begin
our expansion with a strong line, such as
the Breakfast Collection.
Q: What distinguishes your products from
the competition?
Q: How can our readers find out more
about your company?
A: The Breakfast Collection is a highquality product line that offers unique
usage features coupled with an extremely
attractive design that consumers will
feel proud to display in their kitchens.
These products are meant to stand out as
focal points in a consumer’s kitchen, rather
than only being taking out from storage
A: For more information on the breakfast
collection and all of our other products,
please visit us at www.panasonic.com.
Ninja®, a leading kitchen housewares brand
from Euro-Pro, is introducing the Ninja
Frying System, a new professional fryer
that cooks your food up to 40 percent faster
with up to 30 percent less fat absorption,
providing crispier and healthier results.
The Ninja Frying System’s
heat
combination keeps cooking oil at a uniform
temperature, so foods cook to light, crispy
perfection with less oil absorption. The
Ninja Frying System also makes cooking
a snap with hands-off frying. Ninja’s
patent-pending basket lid keeps food fully
submerged in oil so food is cooked evenly
through without having to be flipped
or turned.
“Consumers are always wanting to find
faster and healthier ways to enjoy the foods
they love to eat,” says Mark Rosenzweig,
CEO of Euro-Pro, the company that
develops Ninja housewares products. “The
Ninja Frying System brings new
technology to the industry, allowing fried
food lovers to spend less time in the
kitchen cooking and cleaning while
enjoying a tastier, healthier meal.”
With the new frying system, clean-up
could not be easier. The system has a
removable enamel oil reservoir and an easyto-empty oil spout, and the lid/oil reservoir
is dishwasher safe. The fryer is easy-touse with its easy-grip basket handle, large
window lid, cool-touch exterior and a
digital timer and display.
Kevin Copeland
of Chef & Kitchen
Passes Away
Kevin Copeland, co-owner with wife Beth
of Chef & Kitchen, passed away on
Saturday, March 16. Born November 4,
1959, Kevin became a natural in sales. After
working for a number of Fortune 500
companies, Kevin started, along with Beth,
the online site Chef & Kitchen, based in
Independence, Mo. According to Janis
Johnson, President and Founder of
Gourmet Catalog, Chef & Kitchen joined
the GC Group in 2010, with plans to open
a brick and mortar store. “A frequent
attendee at industry events sponsored by
Gourmet Catalog, Kevin exhibited a keen
eye for product and had an inherent knack
for making good marketing decisions for
the web-based shop. He will be greatly
missed by stores and vendors,” said Johnson.
Chef & Kitchen will continue to operate
under the guidance of Beth Copeland.
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Retailer Profile
Cooks’ Emporium
kitchenware. Small electrics come from
KitchenAid. “We feel that they are very
good quality. Not that other companies
aren’t, but they’ve been very helpful, and
they support the independent retailers very
nicely.” Cooks’ Emporium customers will
find All-Clad cookware, which they
appreciate for being made in the U.S.,
Junkhan says. “That’s something that
people are really looking for these days.
People really want something made in the
U.S.A.” NordicWare and USA Pan
bakeware both please the patriots.
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kitchen itself has a two-burner cooktop, a
double oven, microwave oven, refrigerator
and work space. “Eventually, we plan to
remodel it and make the cooktop bigger,
giving our instructors more room to create,”
Junkhan says. “It’s not an elaborate kitchen.
It’s very simple and practical.”
The teachers for the classes come from Ames
and the surrounding communities. Junkhan
has developed strong business relationships
with the local chefs and works with them to
publicize their restaurants. The shop’s
Wüsthof representative teaches knife skills
classes twice a year. Local residents from the
culturally diverse community demonstrate
dishes from their culinary traditions. Local
cookbook authors often find their way to
Cooks’ Emporium to demonstrate such
topics as gluten-free cooking.
Most of the classes are taught as
demonstrations that are open to the public
on a casual walk-in basis, but occasional
evening classes are taught as hands-on
workshops. Those require pre-registration
and a larger fee to cover supplies, and
they’re limited to about 12 people at a time.
The classes draw an appreciative audience
from a community built around Iowa State
University. “Ames residents have a high
level of education. They are knowledgeable
about a lot of things. They want the right
tool to do the job,” Junkhan says of her
customers. “They want the best quality
product to do the job. They aren’t willing
to settle. They’re interested in learning
more about cooking and food and foodrelated subjects.”
The cooking classes aren’t just an idea that
came along when Junkhan was thinking
Holly Bowman and Elaine Oftedal
about how to sell kitchenware, although
they do help sell kitchenware: They’re the
beating heart of the business. Now and then
Junkhan will teach a class herself, but even
when there’s no class in session, she and her
staff spend a lot of time talking with the
shop’s customers about what they like to do
in the kitchen. That’s her favorite part of
the job, she says. “They all seem to have
interesting things that they’re doing in the
kitchen,” she says. “I hate days when I have
to get caught up on the paperwork. But you
have to do that too. I’m a people person.”
Junkhan got her start teaching cooking
classes in the local adult education
program. “Cooking was just starting to
become the ‘in-thing to do.’ Julia Child
had just come on to the horizon and
awakened interest in French cooking,”
Junkhan says. “After several years of that,
felt there was enough demand for a
kitchenware store. So I thought, let’s try
it.” At that time, there wasn’t a specialty
kitchenware retailer closer than Des
Moines, about 30 miles down the highway.
Thirty-two years later, the Cooks’
Emporium is a fixture among the other
independent retail businesses in downtown
Ames and continues to grow every year.
The secret to that growth is Junkhan’s
commitment to providing quality
kitchenware along with excellent
customer service. She offers free
delivery within a limited area for
wedding gifts and free gift-wrapping.
“People really appreciate having their
gift ready to go when they walk out
of the store,” she says.
When she brings new products into
her store, she and her staff give careful
thought to how those products can
be used to make the customers’
cooking experience better. And
always, she talks with her customers
about what they want to do in their
kitchens and how her products can
help. “We pride ourselves about being
knowledgeable about the products we
sell,” she says.
Margaret Junkhan
The shop’s stock is almost entirely
blocks and cutlery all sell well. “We just
carry a lot of different lines. It’s hard to pin
it down. Our customers’ needs are so
different,” Junkhan says. “One person’s a
baker. Another likes to do pasta. We have a
lot of different things, which makes it fun.”
Cooks’ Emporium is located at 313 Main
Street in Ames, Iowa. For more
information, call 515.233.4272, email
cooksemp@icsmail.net
or
visit
www.cooksemporiumltd.com.
And while Le Creuset is made in France
rather than the U.S.A., Junkhan offers
those products to her customers too. “They
appreciate the quality of it,” she says.
She sells a lot of linens, including aprons,
towels and dishcloths. “Everybody always
needs a new kitchen towel. It’s a fun way
to give your kitchen a bright new look or
a seasonal look,” Junkhan says. “Aprons
are a big seller now. People can wear them
as protection or just wear them because
they’re fun.”
Gadgets on display are made by Oxo, Joseph
Joseph, and Chef ’n. Cutting boards, knife
Margaret Junkhan
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Product Review
SCI Scandicrafts Cast Iron Tea Set
BY ANA VENNE
I am always on the lookout for cute or
interesting items to put in my kitchen, so
when I had the chance to test out the cast
iron tea set from SCI Scandicrafts, I
jumped on it. This charming tea set has a
distinctly Asian look to it and includes a
teapot with a stainless steel filter, a
matching trivet, and a set of four matching
tea cups. The teapot and cups have a glossy
enameled interior to help prevent the cast
iron from rusting.
While I was a little too paranoid to use
the cast iron pot directly on my glass
cooktop to actually boil the water for
tea, I decided it would be just as good to
fill it with boiled water to brew and
serve my tea. I tried two different types
of tea in the pot, a fruity loose leaf
white tea, and a bagged green tea. The
pot’s filter did an excellent job of
keeping the loose tea from floating
around in the pot, and by extension out of
my cup. The filter also came in handy
when using the tea bag because I am the
kind of person who is clumsy enough to
lose the bag in the pot.
One of the things I really liked about the
teapot is that the cast iron kept the tea
warm for a longer time compared to the
porcelain teapot that I borrowed from a
friend for comparison. The downside to
the cast iron was that it became very
warm to the touch, but the trivet that
came with it definitely helped that
situation, meaning I didn’t have to
set the teapot directly on the
table. The handle also sits high
enough off of the teapot that
it doesn’t get too warm.
Because the set is cast
iron, it does require
different care from other
teapots. It must be
cleaned and completely
dried after every use in
order to prevent rust. Tea
definitely not be left in it over
night and it cannot be put in
the dishwasher. While this might be
considered a downside to some people,
the cast iron teapot will last a very long
time if cared for properly. Even if it
does get a little rusty, the pot can still be
used if cleaned properly. Thankfully
the set does include detailed care
instructions, so there is no need to
remember everything. I look forward to
using this set more often, as well as
showing it off to my tea drinking friends.
For more information about SCI
Scandicrafts and its other products visit
www.scandicrafts.com.
CHERRY WOOD TEA ACCESSORIES
SCI presents a series of new cherry wood
tea accessories. With well over a dozen
items to choose from, each of SCI’s tea
accessories is available in several different
styles. The quality craftsmanship that went
into producing these products is visible in
every detail. These cherry wood tea
accessories are made in the United States
of exceptionally high quality cherry wood,
harvested from an ecologically
managed forest. Further exemplifying the
company’s commitment to the
environment, a percentage of each sale
made is donated to help study bees.
SCI’s cherry wood tea accessories are
each unique in their own way. The
honeycomb design on the honey stick
holds honey just the way nature intended
it. The spreaders are a perfect way to put
delicious toppings on your favorite baked
goods. In addition, the assortments of tea
nests and spoons can be paired with the
matching style spreader and honey stick
for a perfect cherry wood tea set,
complimenting any tea connoisseur’s
collection of accessories.
SCI – Scandicrafts Cuisine Internationale
[tel] 800.966.5489
www.scandicrafts.com
STAINLESS STEEL
BUTTERFLY TEA INFUSERS
Enjoy a fresh cup of brewed loose tea
with these beautifully detailed tea
infusers. The infuser is made of quality
stainless steel with a jewel-like butterfly
ornament charm. Assorted case packs
come with three differently colored
butterflies: red, yellow and blue. Each
infuser is attractively packed in a clear
PVC package with a J-hook tab. And
each case of 12 infusers is shipped with
an acrylic counter display with header
card for easy retailing.
Suggested Retail Price: $7.99 each
Prodyne Enterprises
[tel] 800.822.4776
www.prodyne.com
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process whole fruit; and Tribest, who offer
a range of small electrics,
including its CitriStar
citrus juicer and Z Star
Manual Juicer. Baba also
had a variety of food
processors
available,
namely the BabyCook
line of products.
Color also played a major
role at the show, with companies from nearly
every category offering products in vibrant
color options. Savora, a company that offers
high-design kitchen gadgets, features bright
colors and finishes with automotive
inspiration. IMUSA also had a a variety of
bright colors and patterns in its cookware
offerings, as well as in its kitchen gadgets
and coffee makers and accessories. Le
Creuset launched a new color for its
products—a bright yellow called Soleil.
PTFE-free and PFOA-free coatings were
another major presence on the floor, along
with a variety of types of coatings. Dupont
offered its PFOA-free Teflon coating in a
multitude
of
colors,
including a shade of green
and a shade of purple.
Ecolution’s new Evolve
collection of cookware
featured a water-based
PFOA-free nonstick coating
that was available in multiple
colors. Lancaster Colony
Commercial
Products’
cookware featured a Bio Ceramix coating,
which is a blend of a nano free ceramic
coating and a PFOA free nonstick coating.
Whitford offered nonstick coatings in a
variety of colors.
The 2014 International Home +
Housewares Show will be March 15-18,
at McCormick Place in Chicago. For more
information, visit www.housewares.org.
CLEAN’ COOKING FRY PAN
Everyone loves the flavor, color and
caramelization that frying and roasting
imparts to foods, but no one enjoys
cleaning up the mess that is left over.
Now greasy spatters and the messy
clean up they cause are a thing of the
past thanks to the unique pan and antispatter lid design of Beka’s Clean’
Cooking fry pan. Using scientific research
Beka engineers discovered that during
frying grease particles are always
projected in a straight line. Using their
data, the engineers went on to design
a pan with a gradient that projects
grease particles towards the center of
the pan. Next they designed a lid with
six small feet around its edge that rest
on the curved rim of the pan leaving a
gap through which steam can escape
and air can circulate. This design traps
the messy spatters inside the pan while
producing perfectly fried and seared
foods that are done to perfection. The
Clean’ Cooking fry pan is constructed
from long lasting stainless steel with an
encapsulated aluminum base for
greatly improved heat conduction. It is
available in both 9.5" and 11" diameter
sizes and includes removable handles
that easily clip on and off for easier
storage. It is compatible with all cooking
surfaces including induction.
Beka
www.beka-cookware.com
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SHARKSKINZZ BRAND
FOLDING SOFT BOTTLES
BZB Products, LLC, the leader in licensed
reusable folding bottles under the
Sharkskinzz brand is pleased to
announce its licensing deal
with
Nickelodeon,
featuring Spongebob,
Dora, and Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles.
These
characters
have
established
themselves as best
selling
properties
and are among the
most recognized
characters worldwide. BZB already
offers some of the
hottest selling iconic
brand superhero licenses including
Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Justice
league, and The Three Stooges. The
Nick deal further establishes BZB as the
‘go to’ company for Reusable Folding
Bottles and Reusable Licensed
Sandwich and Snack Bags. BZB
Products is a pioneer in the Folding
Hydration category first marketing it’s
products in 2008. Since that time, the
line has grown to over 60 great selling
designs including some of the hottest,
best known children’s and adult
licenses. Offering multiple size bottles
and a great selection of POS options.
Sharkskinzz Reusable Folding Bottles are
BPA-free, have zero taste transfer, and
boasts a patent pending blend of food
grade safe materials that includes a
UV light blocking film to help keep
many beverages fresher longer. In
addition all Sharkskinzz Folding Bottles
go through an anti-microbial wash
during the manufacturing process.
Suggested Retail Price: $3.99-14.99
BZB Products LLC
[tel] 215.240.1825
www.sharkskinzz.com
FUSIONBRANDS SPOONSPREADER
Fusionbrands® proudly introduces a
smart
new
kitchen
tool—the
SpoonSpreader™. The SpoonSpreader
is the first folding spoon designed to
easily scoop and spread. With its "livinghinge" design, the SpoonSpreader an
fold in your hand turning the flat
spreader into a scoop. It effortlessly fits
through narrow jar openings to scoop
out jam, peanut butter, icing and more.
After scooping out your favorite food,
simply unfold the SpoonSpreader and
use the flat, smooth surface to spread
and smear mustard, mayonnaise,
hummus or soft cheeses. With no sharp
edges, the lightweight, kid-friendly,
mom approved, SpoonSpreader is the
perfect two-in-one scooping and
spreading tool to let kids play little chef
in the kitchen and create their own
masterpieces. The SpoonSpreader
makes it easy and safe for kids to
prepare their own peanut butter & jelly
sandwiches, spread cream cheese on
their bagel or frost their homemade
cookies. The SpoonSpreader is a baker’s
dream tool for frosting cupcakes to get
that perfect swirl. Fold to scoop the
perfect amount of sweet frosting, then
flatten to swirl it on, it’s that easy!
Fusionbrands
www.fusionbrands.com
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1-2-3 MIRACLE SHARPENER
The 1-2-3 Miracle Sharpener® sharpens
all non-serrated kitchen knives, utility
blades, pocket knives, outdoor tools
and more. Knife users no longer have
to pay the high cost of professional
sharpening, because it is as easy as 12-3. Step 1: The Diamond Abrasive
Edge shapes the burr-free point. Step
2: The Tungsten Steel Blade sharpens
the dull edge, creating and ensuring
a perfect double bevel “V” shaped tip
for superb cutting. Step 3: The Ceramic
Edge ensures a final polish of your
desired blade tip. Sliding your knife
through each slot will give you the
sharpest knife in your kitchen!
Ergonomically designed, The 1-2-3
Miracle Sharpener is made of unbreakable ABS plastic and Stainless Steel,
complete with a non-slip base, and it
has been awarded a USA Patent for its
3-step process and ergonomically
designed
shape.
Chefs
and
homemakers can now have the world’s
fastest 3-stage knife sharpener that
produces razor-sharp edges in seconds.
Suggested Retail Price: $19.95
Cisco Sales Corp.
[tel] 310.326.9300
www.ciscousa.com
BELLA TAVOLA CHEF
PROFESSIONAL TORCH HEAD
From Bella Tavola comes a fabulous
new torch head that simply twists on
to a can of butane and is ready for
use. Push the button and the piezo
igniter obediently ignites the torch. The
Chef Torch provides an impressive
2500˚F flame, making it perfect for
melting cheese, roasting peppers,
caramelizing sugar, sous vide browning
and making crème brulée. This
attractive torch is perfect for tableside
use and can meet the demands of a
professional kitchen. The convenient
torch size makes it easy to twist off and
carry in your pocket. Chef Torch
features an easy on/off and continuous
flame control lever, along with a
comfort hand shield, making it as nice
to hold as it is to use. Use BuTank™
Brand butane or any butane canister
with a notched collar. Chef Professional
Torch Head is available from Bella
Tavola along with other excellent
products for kitchen use.
Wall Lenk Corporation
www.wlenk.com
www.bellatavola.com
CORE KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS
New from Core Kitchen is a collection
of brightly colored cutting boards for
all food prep. Made from recyclable
polypropylene, these cutting boards
are nonporous and odor-resistant,
making them perfect for slicing meats
and poultry or chopping vegetables
and paring fruits. The cutting boards
are designed with great functional
features, including signature non-slip
Grip Strips™ that hold the board in
place during use. Available in a
variety of shapes and sizes, these
boards are lightweight and easy to
store. They are also dishwasher safe,
making cleanup a breeze. Add fun
and cheer to your kitchen with these
vibrant cutting boards!
Put some fun in your store this holiday
season with the 12-pc. Jolly Bottle
Stopper Display from LSArts! The display
received a lot of attention and interest
during the Housewares Show in
Chicago. Twelve classic Christmas
figures made of blown glass adorn the
top of the individually packaged
stoppers. Each piece rests in a clear
PVC package for easy customer
viewing. Great price point and superb
quality make this counter display a
number one pick for the holiday
season. Classic Christmas meets
modern day wine drinking with the
12-pc. Jolly Counter Display.
Suggested Retail Price: $7.99 per topper
Core Home
[tel] 646.845.6000
www.corehome.com
LSArts Inc.
[tel] 954.722.1750
www.lsarts.com
JOLLY BOTTLE STOPPER DISPLAY
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WHITFORD NONSTICK
COATINGS WITH COLORS
Colors were the predominant theme
at this year’s International Housewares
Show in Chicago, and the Whitford
booth was no exception. Whitford
makes the world’s largest, most
complete line of nonstick coatings. This
year, Whitford highlighted new colors
for their Eterna and QuanTanium
nonstick coatings as well as Fusion
sol-gel “ceramic” nonstick coatings
(colors for FusionX exterior coatings,
too). If you look at the Pantone Fashion
report for spring 2013, Whitford is
right in line with the same palette.
Whether it is cookware, bakeware or
small appliances, Whitford not only
has the coating for you, they have
the right color as well. Check out
www.whitfordww.com/housewares/pro
duct-knowledge-network.html
for
answers to any questions that you
have regarding nonstick coatings
for housewares.
Whitford Corporation
[tel] 610.286.3500
www.whitfordww.com
THE POOCH POWER SHOVEL
BY PET POWER PRODUCTS
It is a dirty job that comes with the
territory: picking up after your pet. But a
new product is making the task easier,
cleaner and faster. The Pooch Power
Shovel by Pet Power Products™ is a
lightweight, cordless vacuum that picks
up doggie’s doo-doos all on its own. It is
the next generation in pooper-scooper
technology. The product’s groundbreaking design makes cleanup easy.
Waste is sucked directly into a specially
designed waste bag. The powerful
electrically charged motor conveniently
bags one mess at a time or cleans up
the whole yard. No more cleaning the
steamy shovel. No more touching the
waste. Featured on The Today Show and
Steve Harvey, the Pooch Power Shovel
assembles easily with no extra tools
required. The device weighs 4.25 pounds,
runs on a robust 30,000 rpm motor with
rechargeable battery and removes up
to 150 pieces on a single charge. You
can use it to pick up waste daily or to
remove up to a week’s worth at one
time. The Pooch Power Shovel works on
concrete, grass, gravel and other
surfaces, and each plastic bag holds
three pounds of waste.
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CHEF PRO
SUPER CHOPPER & MINCER
The Chef Pro Super Chopper & Mincer
is a must-have in every kitchen. Super
Chopper is ideal for everyday
chopping of onions, garlic and herbs,
as well as for grating foods like ginger
or cheese. The powerful chopper can
mince meat cubes into mincemeat in
a jiffy, perfect for making fresh burger
patties and kebabs. You can chop juicy
tomatoes to whip up a mouthwatering
salsa in a few seconds. This chopper
can even crush ice to make tasty
sorbets. The Super Chopper chops,
minces, crushes and purees—all in a
few seconds. The Chef Pro Super
Chopper has a powerful 700 watts
motor and strong stainless steel blade.
The chopping cup and blade are
removable and dishwasher safe for
easy and convenient cleaning. The
clear cover allows visibility of food in
the cup. Safety features include a
function that prevents the motor from
turning on until the lid is locked in to its
position. The chopper features a oneyear limited warranty.
EUROQUEST IMPORTS
INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCTS
EuroQuest Imports has announced the
re-launch of the Jill Butler Tabletop
Collection with a limited selection of
designs that will grow in short order!
Butler is an accomplished artist,
designer and creativity coach. Her 16
years in Paris inspired the current
designs for these tidbit dishes. They are
great for dipping, desserts, nuts or other
fun things. Look for additional designs
and shapes in the near future. The
European Fermentation crocks are
specially
designed
for
making
sauerkraut, pickles and other fermented
vegetables. The crocks offer a unique
water well seal for the lid to ensure a
pure fermentation process, as well as
an easy-drain to pour off extra liquid
during fermentation.
EuroQuest Imports
[tel] 800.710.3876
www.euroquest.biz
Mercantile International NA
[tel] 855.243.3776
www.chefprousa.com
Pet Power Products
[tel] 952.353.5372
www.petpowerproducts.com
SOWDEN SOFTBREW
Coffee made by infusion, as with the
Sowden SoftBrew system, is the
perfect, simplest way, to get a cup of
great tasting coffee—a method so
flexible you really can make coffee
the way you prefer! Based on a totally
new concept, SoftBrew uses a stainless
steel filter, etched with thousands of
holes, small enough to keep the
coffee grounds out of your cup, whilst
letting through all the precious taste.
No more paper filters to spoil the flavor
or forcing and pressing to squeeze out
unwanted acidity. The added benefit
of having nothing to throw away
except for the used beans makes this
an excellent choice.
Sowden
[tel] 877.474.0454
www.sowden.co
CHOPULA STEEL:
CHOPPING SIT UP SPATULA
Flipper, turner, tosser, slicer, spatula—
no matter what you call it, it’s the most
essential cooking tool for any kitchen.
Its unique concave head design is
flexible in one direction—so it can slide
cleanly under fragile foods for easy
lifting and flipping—and rigid in another
direction for chopping food as it’s
cooking. The bend in the handle allows
it to sit up on the counter top to avoid
a messy work space. The Chopula’s
stainless steel head is perfect for using
on the barbecue. It is 11.6" long and is
dishwasher safe.
Dreamfarm
www.dreamfarm.com
FELIZ ACRYLIC
AIR-TIGHT CANISTERS
C-PUMP SINGLE-HANDED
SOAP DISPENSER
With their attractive new shape and
styling, these FELIZ acrylic canisters have
that wow factor. Featuring thick wall
clear bodies with lids and bases in
choice of clear, white, smoke or red,
they will compliment any kitchen
décor. The unique design features a
convenient pour spout and an easyto-remove plug type lid with silicone
seal. The BPA-free canisters are offered
in three sizes, 32-oz. (1-qt.), 48-oz. (1.5qt.) and 64-oz. (2-qt.).
The unique design of this C-pump™
means that it can be easily operated
with the back of one hand, helping to
keep the top of the pump head clean
and hygienic! Simply place the hand
into the C-shaped opening and press
down firmly with the back of your hand
to dispense soap onto the fingers or
into the palm. The unit has a non-slip
base and a soap-level indicator
window, and it is easy to fill and clean.
It is suitable for all types of liquid hand
soap. Wash and dry by hand.
Suggested Retail Price: $15
Prodyne Enterprises
[tel] 909.484.1212/800.822.4776
www.prodyne.com
Joseph Joseph
[tel] 866.940.1875
www.josephjoseph.com
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DECANTUS AERO
WINE AERATING POURER
The Decantus Aero™ Wine Aerating
Pourer enhances wine’s flavor and
bouquet like no other pourer on the
market. This breakthrough in wine
aerating pourers will enable you to
experience softer tannins, a more
aromatic bouquet and great flavor.
Decantus Aero is the only wine pourer
on the market to have been
scientifically proven to reduce sulfites
by an average of 56 percent. It utilizes
the Bernoulli effect, where the reduced
pressure of a stream of fluid (wine)
draws an air flow through diagonal,
thin tubes inside the Decantus Aero. It
is the most effective decanting pourer
available and does not drip. It also
includes a removable top for covering
contents between pours which helps
preserves the wine. The Decantus Aero
is available in clear or black and is
beautifully gift boxed.
Franmara
[tel] 800.423.5855
www.franmara.com
KITCHENHAPPY PREMIERS
FASTA PASTA PERFECTION
FRANKLIN CHEF USA’S
PROFESSIONAL SERIES BLENDER
Professional Series blender offers
consumers outstanding performance
coupled with the most competitive
price on the market. With its ample
50 oz., dishwasher-safe glass pitcher
and powerful stainless steel blades,
consumers will marvel at its 700 watts
of blending power for all of their
grinding, crushing and blending
needs. With its modern stainless
steel design, blue LED backlit
functions and stylish stainless control
buttons, this appliance is the perfect
countertop addition.
AIR CORK: THE WINE PRESERVER
Franklin Chef USA
[tel] 305.403.8517
www.franklinchefusa.com
Air Cork
[tel] 866.321.7861
www.aircork.com
Do you ever want just one glass of wine,
but worry that the rest will be wasted
unless you finish the bottle? You need
the Air Cork. Air is the enemy of wine,
causing it to lose its initial flavors and
aromas. The Air Cork seals your wine
from outside air. It sits at any level within
the bottle, positioned right at the
surface of the wine. The Air Cork is
intuitive, simple and easy to use. Simply
put, it just plain works. The Air Cork is
the only wine preserver that you can
absolutely see and know that it is
working. Do not just cork the bottle—
Air Cork it!
Fasta Pasta®, the microwave pasta
cooker, is perfect for everyone: busy
parents, college students, boaters
and vacationers. It makes perfect al
dente pasta every time. In fact, it is
just plain perfect and that is why
KitchenHappy™ is perfectly pleased to
introduce this microwave cooker to
consumers nationwide in early 2013.
Compact, efficient and easy to store,
Fasta Pasta is an ideal complement to
KitchenHappy’s popular single-handed
server, Snapi®. The two products share
several attributes: Each is BPA-free,
dishwasher-safe and, most importantly,
completely made in America. Sally Berlin,
owner of Crystal Crate and Cargo in
Beulah, Mich., says sales increase when
customers learn that Fasta Pasta is
manufactured in the United States.
“People don’t trust plastics made out of
this country, especially when food is
involved,” said Berlin. “They want it made
in America by Americans.” Fasta Pasta is
appealing for another very important
reason: It has only two parts to clean
(both dishwasher safe) and eliminates
the need for strainers, pots or additional
sauce pans. KitchenHappy Product
Marketing Manager Scott Mahrle said,
“In my opinion, it’s one of Fasta Pasta’s
best selling points. It lets us all enjoy perfect
pasta without the thought of a pot-mess!”
KitchenHappy
[tel] 248.453.5177
www.kitchenhappy.com
EGGIICUP BY SWISSMAR
This adorable little egg cup is as cute as
it is practical for all ages! Simply place
an egg in the holder, tap gently and
enjoy. EggiiCup features a suction cup
that keeps it secured on a table or plate.
It is FDA approved and 100 percent BPA
free. The egg cup is heat resistant to
350° and is dishwasher, freezer and
microwave safe. The EggiCup is
available in yellow, blue and green.
Swissmar
[tel] 877.947.7627
www.swissmar.com
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JEWELSTIK 1-2-3
Highwave of California always pushes
the boundaries of form and function.
Highwave continues its “Fluid Design”
in innovations for coffee and tea, wine,
spirits and beer. Function must include
a bit of fun. Light bulbs are the icon for
a good idea, but a beer could be
considered just as good an idea —
especially when the double wall design
(made for a 12 oz. beer with a head)
keeps the beer cold until bottoms up.
Highwave has over 30 patents, and
this year they will be introducing this
and other new good ideas. The patentpending 14 oz. double wall hand
made borosilicate glasses come
boxed, and are available in three
styles: clear, frosted and Eco.
The Baking Mat and the Pastry Mat,
two additions to Tovolo®’s line of baking
products, promise ease, efficiency and
more healthful baking. The Baking Mat
offers a more healthful way to bake
because there is no greasing required.
Baked items slide right off the surface.
Because foods do not bake on, the
mats clean with a quick wipe and then
roll up for storage. The mats’ three sizes
(Cookie Sheet 13.5" x 14.5", Jelly Roll
11.5" x 16.5" and Toaster Oven 12.5" x
9") can be easily cut to fit pans. The
Pastry Mat offers a generous 18" x 25"
nonstick surface with ruler and
conversions printed right on the mat.
Durable silicone fiber is tear resistant,
fade proof, and rolls up for easy
storage. Both the Baking and Pastry
Mats are food safe, dishwasher safe,
heat resistant and BPA free.
It happened over fifty years ago when
the lens shaped diamond knife
sharpener was introduced to the
professional trade. Harlan D. Hewlett, a
pioneer of wear resistant and abrasive
coatings, and founder of Hewlett
Manufacturing, was asked to improve
on the butcher steel. Knowing that a
butcher steel is only for maintenance
of a knife edge, Harlan decided to
diamond coat the surface to facilitate
sharpening and repairing of the knife’s
edge. He also changed the shape to
allow more contact area with the knife
and made it hollow and thus more
lightweight. From the food trade to the
meat packing industry, Harlan Hewlett’s
“JEWELSTIK” was big news and a market
success. Three grits on one stick to give
a razor like edge to any knife, dull as it
may be. The coarse, medium and fine
grits all at your fingertips make this
product a true trifecta. Hewlett Mfg. is
a family-owned and operated, well
respected company that believes in
American made products. All raw
materials, production and packaging
is done in western Pennsylvania.
Highwave
[tel] 800.444.4928
www.highwave.com
Tovolo
[tel] 206.633.6066
www.tovolo.com
JEWELSTIK
[tel] 814.683.4762
www.jewelstik.com
TOVOLO SILICONE
PASTRY AND BAKING MATS
FORMULA ALE
ZIPLOC VACUUM SEALER
Ziploc, the #1 brand in food storage
(as determined by a 2010 Millwood
Brown Study) is redesigning the way
you store food! The new Ziploc™
Vacuum Sealer System is one of the
most advanced vacuum sealer systems
in America! The Ziploc Vacuum Sealer
System keeps food fresher longer, but
it can also save you time and money
as well as promote healthier eating
habits. Almost all users of vacuum food
sealers know that by sealing out air and
moisture, you prolong the time before
your food loses its flavor and nutritional
value. Additionally, they know that
vacuum sealing their meats and
proteins can prevent freezer burn when
storing foods in the freezer for long
periods of time. But what makes the
Ziploc System even more exciting is that
it can allow the consumer to save
money by buying in bulk and save time
by pre-planning their meals.
CTI Industries Corp.
www.ctiindustries.com/ziploc
HOME CANNING USING LE PARFAIT
Le Parfait, French for “The Perfect,” has
designed three perfect containers that
offer alternatives for home canning of
fruits, vegetables, meats, sea foods,
soups, pickles, preserves and many other
food products. The company offers Le
Parfait Super Jars in six sizes, Le Parfait
Super Terrines in six sizes and Le Parfait
Familia Wiss Terrines in six sizes. Le Parfait
Super Jars and Le Parfait Super Terrines
both use a glass lid with a rubber gasket
and a metal wire structure with hinge
and locking mechanism for closing the
glass lid to the glass jar. The difference
between the two is the shape of the glass
body. The jars are rounded, and the
terrines are tapered. Le Parfait Familia
Wiss Terrines use a screw-on lid for closing
and a flat metal cover for sealing to the
glass jar. Familia Wiss is similar to the more
familiar North American home canning
jars but is heavier, more rugged in
appearance, and sturdier in use. The oldfashioned designs signify quality.
Bannex International Inc.
[email] sales@bannex.com
www.bannex.com
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J.K. ADAMS PRESENTS 1761
More versatile than a traditional box
grater, the Edgeware® Container
Grater is a great option for the
consumer with a compact kitchen. This
grater offers three patent pending
etched blade styles along with a slicing
blade. All of these blades store inside
the container. These stainless steel
blades feature the Edgeware signature
non-stick coating for easy clean up and
smoother grating. The V-shaped teeth
are designed to quickly and effortlessly
grate a wide variety of foods from the
hardest cheeses to soft vegetables. The
V-shaped teeth also easily grate soft
cheese. Their nonstick coating keeps
these softer foods from sticking to the
blades, which is a feature other etched
style graters struggle to provide. The
slicer blade of the Edgeware Container
Grater makes quick work of slicing
cucumbers, zucchini and carrots. The
clear container features measurements
in both ml and cups and offers a nonslip base for excellent stability when
grating. Food can be stored in the
container for use at a later time or to
serve at the table.
J.K. Adams presents 1761, a new
collection of presentation boards made
from North American Ash and designed
in an early American style. Dorset,
Vermont, the town that J.K. Adams calls
home, was incorporated in 1761. The
current craftsmen and craftswomen at
J.K. Adams created five heirloom
quality boards in honor of Dorset and
the people who have shaped the
community since the town was
founded. These handsome boards
reflect a style that is truly early American
and embrace the simple elegance of
that era. The collection includes 1761ONE, which measures 23¾" x 19¼"; 1761TWO, which measures 23¾" x 10";
1761-THREE, which measures 20½" x 16";
1761-FOUR, which measures 20" x 16"
and 1761-FIVE, which measures 18½" x
14½". For people who appreciate
beautiful wood and who strive to use
natural materials in their homes, a 1761
board is a must-have. The boards have
been enhanced with a locally made
driftwood teak oil finish so they will last
for years. If cared for properly, these
boards can be handed down to family
members. Over time, the boards will
develop their own patina. The boards
can be occasionally treated with a
food-grade wood mineral oil. Designed
for food presentation and food
preparation, each design provides a
lovely backdrop for serving breads,
cheese, crackers, fruits and more.
Edgeware
[tel] 800.221.4156
www.edgewareproducts.com
J.K. Adams
[tel] 800.451.6118
www.jkadams.com
EDGEWARE CONTAINER GRATER
Ekobrew started with a simple goal in
mind: to offer an eco-friendly and
money saving solution for single serve
coffee users that is easy to use. The
Ekobrew is a single unit that does not
need assembly or require the filter
holder to be removed. Ekobrew’s flat
bottom makes filling and cleaning easy.
The product is offered in two styles:
Classic (plastic) and Elite (stainless
steel). Both are reusable filters made
specifically for users of the Keurig® single
serve brewing system. The most
compelling feature of the Ekobrew is
cost savings. Users of the product save
on average 70 percent over K-Cup
packs. The Ekobrew is also an ecofriendly option, given that there are no
disposable plastic or foil cups to throw
away. Used K-Cup packs are nonbiodegradable, and there are currently
over 5 billion K-Cups in landfills. Eko
Brands is very proud to be the only
maker of reusable filters that are “Made
in the USA.”
Eko Brands LLC
[tel] 800.833.0622 x.13
www.ekobrew.com
STACKABLE BAMBOO SHOE RACK
Tribest introduces the Dynablend®
Horsepower plus™ super power blender,
the most affordable super power blender
with a glass pitcher. It comes with a
stainless steel scoop (patent pending)
that doubles as a tablespoon measuring
tool and an agitator. Its 1.1 horsepower
motor and stainless steel blade provides
maximum strength in preparing food,
while the two control options of variable
speed or pre-programmed modes
make it convenient and simple to use.
With its many features, the Dynablend
Horsepower plus super power blender
can make a variety of foods from
smoothies to soups on a daily basis.
This two-tier stackable bamboo shoe
rack from Oceanstar is made with 100
percent bamboo and meets consumer
needs by combining green materials,
modern design and functionality. The
slatted design of the shoe rack offers
air passage between the shoes to
minimize odor and build-up of mold,
making it fit for the home environment.
The contemporary look allows for the
shoe rack to be placed in any room or
space. It can hold from six to eight pairs
of shoes and features round edged
handles on each side for easy
transportation. The two-tier shoe rack
comes in natural finish color and retail
carton packaging.
Tribest
[tel] 888.254.7336
www.tribestlife.com
Oceanstar
[tel] 909.708.8434
www.oceanstardesign.com
DYNABLEND HORSEPOWER
PLUS BLENDER
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SHUN SORA CHEF’S 8" KNIFE
Fagor America, a leader in ultra-efficient
induction cooktops and time-saving
pressure cookers has announced the
new additions to their small electrics line.
Another generation of Fagor’s everpopular Electric Multi-Cooker is being
rolled out for the novice cook: the Slow
Cooker Express. The Slow Cooker Express
combines both a pressure cooker and
a slow cooker all in one. The unit offers
both HIGH (9psi) and LOW (5psi) pressure
settings with flexible programming up to
9.5 hours. There is also a high and low
slow cooking setting as well. The unit
also features a brown and warm
function for a true one-pot-cooking
experience. The self-locking lid comes
with an automatic pressure release
setting, and will not open while there is
pressure inside the cooker for safety and
convenience. The 4-quart removable
cooking pot is dishwasher safe, non-stick
and PFOA-free coated for easy clean
up. The chic brushed stainless steel
design comes with soft-touch control
buttons, two independent pressure
control valves and anti-overheating
protection for added security.
Suggest Retail Price: $79.99
In Japanese, Sora means “sky,”
and the sky is the limit with this
visually stunning new line from Shun.
Sora’s innovative Composite Blade
technology enables Shun to provide
exceptional handcrafted quality at an
amazing price. The Sora cutting edge
is Japanese san mai construction,
through which a VG10 “super steel”
cutting core is clad with a single layer
of stainless steel on each side. The
upper portion of the blade is polished
Japanese 420J stainless steel for
excellent stain resistance. The san mai
cutting edge is braze-welded to the
420J in a beautiful wavy pattern based
on Japanese samurai sword hamon
lines. The series features traditional
Japanese blade profiles and a
traditional handle design. The graceful
handle is made of lightweight, textured
TPE that provides excellent grip and
easy maintenance. A stainless steel
Shun logo further balances the handle
and enhances the overall look of the
knife. Sora is ideal for the customer
newly entering the market for premium
quality kitchen cutlery and who
wants to enjoy Shun’s famous quality
and performance at a price they
can afford. Contemporary, upscale
design, proprietary Composite Blade
Technology and Shun quality add up
to an incredible value in the new
Shun Sora line.
Fagor America
[tel] 201.549.8262
www. fagoramerica.com
Kai USA
[tel] 800.325.2891
www.kaiusaltd.com
FAGOR UPDATES
SMALL ELECTRIC LINE
iCOFFEE BY REMINGTON
iCoffee® by Remington® promises to
shake up the industry by delivering the
perfect cup of coffee, while letting
coffee lovers watch the amazing
process unfold with each brew. The
iCoffee SteamBrew™ technology
steams, tumbles and stirs your favorite
coffee to provide a superior release
of exquisite coffee taste-profiles with
none of the bitterness and acidity
produced by conventional single-serve
and drip-brewing methods. For the first
time in history, you can watch through
iCoffee’s BrewView™ window as a
delightfully rich coffee crema is forming.
Six patented rotational jets extract only
the best from your favorite coffee,
resulting in unprecedented, full-bodied
flavor in every cup.
iCoffee
www.icoffee.com
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THE ROCK COOKWARE COLLECTION
VINAROZ COOKWARE
The mission of Vinaroz Cookware is
to produce high performance, ecofriendly cookware products for our
modern-day cookware customers.
Keeping quality, durability, value, looks
and safety in mind, Vinaroz Cookware
continually aims to engineer the highest
quality non-stick die-cast aluminum
cookware
and
stainless
steel
kitchenware products at the best
possible price.
Vinaroz Cookware
[tel] 323.585.3090
www.vinarozcookware.com
Starfrit revolutionizes the cookware
manufacturing process and reinvents the
meaning of high-performance pans
with the introduction of The ROCK. In
creating The ROCK, Starfrit utilizes its
patent-pending “steel ball impact”
manufacturing process to harden the
surface and form an ultra durable, rocklike finish. The ROCK features an extra
thick (3.5-4 mm) forged aluminum base
that offers quick and even heat
distribution. The tapered walls heat up
faster, while the thick rim ensures stability
against warping. The ROCK cookware
collection includes an 8", 10" and 12" fry
pan and a ten piece set—consisting of
1qt, 2qt and 3qt saucepans with lids, a
6qt stock pot with lid and an 11" sauté
pan with lid. Each cookware piece
features ergonomic, cast-riveted stainless
steel handles. All lids are made of
tempered glass and feature a steam
release vent. Starfrit proudly stands behind
its technology and product and will offer
an unparalleled, non-stick warranty of 10
years for The ROCK. Additionally, the
company offers a lifetime warranty
against warping, ensuring that The ROCK
will remain a staple in the kitchen for years
and years to come.
Starfrit
[tel] 514.871.1095
www.starfritusa.com
CHICAGO CUTLERY
LA SOMMELIÈRE
WINE CELLARS
La Sommelière introduced a new line
of wine cellars at the 2013 IH+HS in
Chicago, which combine elegance
and functionality in an effort to meet
today’s demanding consumer needs.
La Sommelière is an established brand
in France known for performance,
stylish design and prices that are
affordable. Cellars will be available
as freestanding or built-in units, both
featuring varying capacity and
innovative
elements
to
meet
individual wine storage needs.
Depending on the models, customers
will have the option to choose from
single, dual or multi temperature units
with UV-protected glass doors, digital
displays, rolling shelves, LED lights and
other features.
B & M Marketing (Canada) Inc.
[tel] 877.243.9463
www.winecellarexpress.com
When it comes to preparing delicious
meals, it can be hard to “get a grip”
on juggling meal time and family time.
What is more, with a limited amount of
time and a long list of ingredients and
kitchen tools, dinnertime can seem
daunting. Luckily, it does not have to
be that way. The Chicago Cutlery®
brand is launching its new line of
DesignPro™ knives that provide
consumers with a new, innovative grip
that guides a consumer’s hand to the
best position for superior control and
cutting, while also providing more
confidence and control in the kitchen.
The DesignPro knives will help you “get
a grip” in the kitchen by giving you
back the time you need to focus on
other activities outside the kitchen while
still allowing you to create delicious,
family meals. Chicago Cutlery
DesignPro knives are made with ultra
sharp, Japanese steel blades for an
effortless cutting experience. The
product includes a full lifetime warranty.
Chicago Cutlery
www.chicagocutlery.com
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NIFTY HOME PRODUCTS
STACKABLE APPETIZER MAKER
DUAL KNIFE SHARPENER
Designed for maximum safety and
precision, this handy sharpener features
two high-quality ceramic sharpening
stones that work independently to
sharpen either a serrated or a straight
blade. The serrated sharpener has a
“V”-shaped enclosure where that
enables the serrated edge to properly
and efficiently grab and cut through
tough surfaces. The straight blade
sharpener sandwiches the blade
between two stones, providing the
perfect environment for reshaping the
blade. Easily pulls open from the
handle, exposing both sharpening
stones. The ergonomic handle design
offers a comfortable and stable grip
when sharpening. Grooves under the
grip help prevent slipping. The
sharpener is available in red or black
Kuhn Rikon
www.kuhnrikon.com
TALISMAN DESIGNS
GET REAL COFFEE SCOOP & CLIP
Made from a responsibly managed
forest, this 100 percent beechwood
product has two functions. Use one end
to easily measure 1 tablespoon of
coffee, tea, sugar etc., and with the
other end, seal an open bag to
preserve freshness. The “Woodland”
series features an adorable little
hedgehog design permanently etched
into the wood, so that it will never fade.
There are three other available styles:
“Nature,” “Phrases” and “Geometric.”
Each design is unique, and all are
equally useful! This Scoop & Clip makes
the perfect gift for coffee lovers, tea
drinkers and anyone who cooks or
bakes. Hand washing is recommended.
Talisman Designs
[tel] 888.361.6238
www.talismandesigns.com
The Stackable Appetizer Maker™ is
the one-of-a-kind solution to make
exquisite, delicious, multi-layered,
perfectly proportioned bite-size appetizers in just 5 minutes. The process begins
by placing the “Cut & Carry Base” in the
main body. Next, is the layering of
ingredients, starting and ending with dry
ingredients. Layers are placed to a
desired thickness or until the main body
is full. Once in place, it’s easy to cut into
bite size pieces through the guide posts
embedded into the main body. It’s even
easy to lift creations up and out perfectly
by using the handles attached to the
“Cut & Carry Base.” The Stackable
Appetizer Maker comes with the main
body, “Cut and Carry Base,” a tamper
to press dry layers, spreader/serrated
knife, and a cookbook with 25+ recipe
suggestions for use along with the
appetizer maker. All four pieces snap
together for convenient storage.
Architec Housewares
www.architecproducts.com
Nifty keeps a very close eye on all new
concepts that hit the market. The
company led the way into the single
serve coffee accessory arena all the
way back in 2004. More recently, Nifty
has been paying close attention to
Soda Stream, the home soda maker
that has taken the beverage market
by storm. Soda Stream is a way for
consumers to make quality soda in the
comfort of their own home, while saving
money and helping to keep the
environment clean. While conducting
their research of the Soda Stream
beverage maker, Nifty saw a great
opportunity. After researching common
problems consumers had with the
system, Nifty came up with a great
solution to the constant problem of
sticky overflow that consumers were
experiencing when they were filling their
soda bottles with the syrup. Nifty
created a pump that will fit the Soda
Stream Syrup bottles. The pump is
designed to pump the exact amount
of syrup needed to create the ideal mix
of syrup to carbonated water. And
because there are three separate soda
bottle sizes that all require different levels
of syrup, Nifty printed the ratios of pumps
per bottle size on top of the pump.
Nifty Home Products Inc.
[tel] 507.243.3509
www.niftyhomeproducts.net
OUTSET BASTING SET
Basting during grilling provides flavor,
color and a crisp coating to your
finished protein. The Outset Basting Set
is designed so that it holds up to 2 cups
of your favorite basting sauce, while
keeping the brush snugly in place to
use during grilling. The cup is made of
SAN with a silicone handle, while the
brush is a seamless silicone brush absent
of any transition points, allowing a
thorough cleaning after each use. The
basting brush has a solid metal core
that will not bend or break. The cup is
dishwasher and microwave safe, and
the brush is dishwasher safe!
Fox Run Brands
[tel] 215.675.7700
www.foxrunbrands.com
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TOTALLY BAMBOO
STATES CUTTING BOARDS
The cutting board has long been a
utilitarian workhorse. A necessity in the
preparation of almost any meal, this
lowly rectangular slab of plastic or
wood went about its job with little
fanfare or style. But now, Totally
Bamboo has changed all that,
elevating this mundane kitchen utensil
to stately status. Introducing the States
line of bamboo cutting boards—50
different shapes cut to match the
outline of each American state. These
States cutting boards represent the
latest design from a company that
introduced the first bamboo cutting
boards over 12 years ago. Bamboo is
a lightweight, tough and sustainable
product that is an excellent alternative
to the world’s dwindling supply of
hardwoods from which traditional
cutting boards are made. Each cutting
board is full of natural rich wood colors
and features the unique look of tropical
hardwoods without any of the guilt.
Totally Bamboo
www.totallybamboo.com
3-IN-1 GRATER:
YOUR NEW KITCHEN ASSISTANT
The 3-in-1 Grater is a convenient multipurpose kitchen tool to grind fresh
herbs, grate whole cloves of garlic and
shred cheese by just changing the
blade set. Each blade is engraved to
indicate its assembly position and
function. The oversized handle is
ergonomically designed and silicone
coated for easy gripping. The entire
unit is top-rack dishwasher safe. To
grate herbs there are two blades that
work to prevent pulverizing leafy herbs
into a ground paste, as is the case with
some other herb grinders. Grinding
garlic can be a messy task that leaves
everything scented with its potent odor,
but the 3-in-1 Grater is large enough to
fit plenty of garlic for any recipe. The
shredding/slicing blade is unique in that
with just the turn of the wrist it transforms
from a shredder (by turning clockwise)
to a slicer (by turning counterclockwise). It becomes less of a chore
to have freshly grated cheese for soups
and salads or finely chopped nuts and
chocolate for dessert toppings. The
possibilities are truly endless with the 3in-1 Grater. Anything you could do with
your standard hand grater you can do
with the 3-in-1 Grater, but with less mess.
Weston Products LLC
[tel] 440.638.3131
www.westonproducts.com
FLAVOR IT PITCHER
WITH FLAVOR INFUSER
Embracing the latest trends in flavorful
cold and hot beverages, the colorful
new Primula® Flavor It™ Pitcher with
Flavor Infuser is designed to infuse drinks
with the fresh flavor of fruits, herbs or
spices. The 2.9-quart BPA-free pitcher
offers crystal clear clarity and is
dishwasher safe and scratch resistant.
The pitcher fits into a standard refrigerator
door and features a special non-spill
locking lid that allows it to also be stored
on its side. Easy to use, fill the pitcher with
your desired steeping liquid, then simply
fill the flavor infuser with your favorite
combination of fresh fruit, herbs, spices
and more before placing in the pitcher.
An eco-friendly alternative to infused
bottle beverages that saves money by
preparing beverages at home. Available
in sky, cherry, lime, marigold and black.
Small and minimalistic, the Cube
scent diffuser features a sophisticated
oscillator that produces an astonishing
amount of vapor. To activate, press
down on the lid to fill your space with
fragrance. Cube features two light
settings with blue signifying a spray
every three minutes, and yellow
signifying a spray every five minutes.
A built-in timer turns power off every
four hours.
Primula
www.primulaproducts.com
Serene House
www.serenehouseusa.com
CUBE SCENT DIFFUSER
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SERRATED PARING KNIFE
Wüsthof’s new Classic 3.5" Full Serrated
Paring Knife combines the agility of a
traditional small paring knife with the
cutting tenacity of a serrated utility knife.
One of the newest additions to the
Classic collection of precision-forged,
full tang kitchen knives, the 3.5" Full
Serrated Paring Knife is well suited for a
multitude of food prep tasks requiring
both dexterity and steadfast sharpness.
The razor-sharp serrations on the Classic
3.5" Full Serrated Paring Knife effortlessly
cut through rough-surfaced and tough
skinned fruits and vegetables, such as
oranges and ripe cherry tomatoes. The
knife’s compact length and distinctive
serrated edge makes it particularly stellar
at peeling, slicing and segmenting citrus
fruits. A high-quality, all-purpose knife for
prepping small ingredients, the new
Classic 3.5" Full Serrated Paring Knife
quickly and effortlessly de-veins shrimp,
peels aromatics like garlic, shallots and
ginger with ease and handsomely slices
firm foods, such as cured sausages and
aged cheeses.
GrassWorx is the proprietary American
manufacturer of a wide range of
doormat products made with the
famous AstroTurf ® branded scraper
blades. This year, as part of their new
Clean Machine ® Whole House
Collection, GrassWorx introduced a
new design theme, reimagining the
timeless elegance of traditional
wrought iron in a 100 percent recycled
rubber frame. The new construction
features two styles: The first has a Stems
& Leaves border motif, and the
second features GrassWorx’ signature
“Daisy” icon in a wrought iron border.
Both mats come in the popular 18" x
30" size. In addition, the Stems &
Leaves doormat is also available in
the larger, 24" x 36" size.
Wüsthof
[tel] 203.852.8000
www.wusthof.com
GrassWorx LLC
[tel] 800.813.5221
www.grassworxllc.com
THE WORLD’S HARDEST-WORKING
DOORMAT INTRODUCES
NEW DESIGNS
DAFF FELT COASTERS AND TRIVETS
Made in Germany of 100 percent
premium Merino wool, daff’s line of
felt coasters and trivets are a
combination of vibrant colors that do
not bleed, high-quality renewable
raw materials and modern designs.
daff makes everyday products in an
extraordinary way, creating beautiful
housewares that are heat-resistant,
moisture-repellant, and do not
separate. daff uses the highest quality
Merino wools from South Africa and
Australia because only pure Merino
wool can guarantee brilliant colors.
Felt is one of the oldest materials
created, and is produced using a
series of steps including oiling,
combing and eventually a final
felting process in which motion,
steam, pressure and heat are
combined. Using only the highest
quality Merino wool, dyes and
production methods, daff felt
products do not bleed or fade and
are easy to maintain. Cleaning is
easily achieved with a sponge and
a dab of wool detergent. daff’s
coasters and trivets come in 24 vivid
hues. Coasters come in two shapes,
10-cm. square and 10-cm. round.
Trivets are available in two sizes, 15cm. round and 20-cm. round. The
shapes and colors invite consumers
to touch and create and blend
vibrant combinations.
Suggested Retail Price: $4.99 for
coasters, $12.99 for small trivets, $19.99
for large trivets
Roland Products Inc.
[tel] 800.321.2226
www.rolandinc.com
THE AQUA ZINGER
The Aqua Zinger is a water bottle
that allows you to infuse your water
with all-natural ingredients such
as cucumber, lemon, strawberry,
blackberry, raspberry, mint, basil and
more. The vacuum insulated stainless
steel bottle has a bottom-mounted
grinder that retains the ground pulp
of your ingredients, which allows the
pure extracted flavors to travel through
a fine-combed mesh screen and
infuse the water. Zing Anything
brand of reusable “DIY” water bottles
allow consumers to infuse all-natural
ingredients into their beverages
using a convenient, on-the-go bottle.
The bottles’ technology allows for
expedited infusions using less fruit,
resulting in enhanced flavored
water without artificial flavors and
refined sugars.
Zing Anything
[tel] 800.573.0052
www.zinganything.com
LE CREUSET
STONEWARE CAKE STAND
PARROT SOMMELIER CORKSCREW
The Parrot Sommelier Corkscrew by
Alessandro Mendini and Annalisa
Margarini will be the talk of the party!
This practical, pocket-sized corkscrew
is perfect for the wine lover with an eye
for design. Available in four colors.
Suggested Retail Price: $63 each
Alessi
www.alessi.com
Le Creuset is expanding its stoneware
collection with the addition of new
serveware and baking pieces. Each
design is crafted from colorful, evenheating and durable stoneware. The
new additions include a durable cake
stand that allows you to serve cakes in
style. It is available in several colors,
including flame, white, pink, marseille,
cherry, fennel and cassis.
Le Creuset
[tel] 877.418.5547
www.lecreuset.com
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HOUSEWARE SHOW
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MAY 2013
HDS TRADING LAUNCHES SPRING
WAVERLY BRAND PRODUCT LINE
HDS Trading Corporation is a company
best known for providing its customers
with high quality, sustainable housewares
and bath products, as well as storage
and organization and functional home
décor items. HDS Trading continuously
updates and improves their lines of
products through current trends and
research development. In the fall season
of 2012, HDS was honored to partner
with the Waverly brand. Waverly is a
premier home fashion and lifestyle brand
and is one of the most prominent names
in today’s home furnishings market. Their
signature, classic looks are seamlessly
translated among home decor products including wall coverings, bedding, decorative accessories, window
treatments and other must-have home
fashion goods. To kick off the new spring
season, HDS Trading has just launched
an exquisite line of kitchen and bath
products to the Waverly brand. The bath
items include covered waste bins, toilet
brush holders, bath mats, hard seats and
bathroom scales, all with coordinating
Waverly patterns. The kitchen line
introduces state of the art cutting boards,
4-piece canister sets, oil and vinegar sets,
salt and pepper sets, bread boxes,
paper towel holders and mug trees.
Each line emphasizes its own style
characteristics and color combinations
based on today’s houseware trending
components.
HDS Trading Corporation
[tel] 732.418.0418
www.hdstrading.com
FUNTAINER BOTTLES AND JARS
Staying hydrated is important for all kids.
Whether they are at
school, sports games or
camp, kids need to drink
plenty of water to stay
fit and healthy. Thermos,
the brand trusted by
parents for over 100
years, makes it easy for
kids to stay properly
hydrated
with
the
reusable FUNtainer™
beverage bottle. Made
with BPA-free stainless
steel, the FUNtainer beverage bottle
keeps drinks cold for up to 12 hours and
features an easy to use push-button lid
with a pop-up straw. With dozens of
characters and fun colors to appeal to
every kid’s interests, the FUNtainer bottle
helps children stay hydrated in style
everywhere they go. Matching
insulated food jars also available.
Thermos
www.thermos.com
PLASTIC PUSH UP MOLDS
Martellato is introducing a practical
system for making ice cream treats that
can be enjoyed all the way to the
bottom! Each Push Up Mold includes a
disposable cap, a 3.043 oz. cylindrical
chamber that measures 3-3/16" x
1-7/8" and a stem that is 3-3/4" long.
Martellato’s Push Up Molds offer a great
way to prepare, serve and eat dessert.
The stem of this plastic cup is joined to
a disk that you push from beneath,
raising the food as you eat it. The Push
Up Mold comes disassembled, but
attaching the parts is a cinch. First you
insert the stem in the disk. Then you
push those connected parts, stem first,
inside the cup. A stand can help you
prepare a bunch of cream desserts at
once. When you have finished filling
the cups, put on their lids, and freeze
the desserts in a blast chiller.
Martellato USA
[tel] 949.581.3010
www.martellatousa.com
ANDREAS
JAR OPENER
& TRIVET
Andreas Jar
Openers are
fun, functional and a
must for anyone opening
stubborn jars in the
kitchen, workshop or boat. Jars lids stick
for all kinds of reasons—heat
especially—and Andreas Jar Openers
give you that extra edge because these
silicone encapsulated fabric trivets grab
lids and do not let go. Leverage is
important and so is grip, and these jar
openers, with their natural non-slip
properties, let you use less force and
more torque. Andreas Jar Openers stick
to metal and glass, making storage
easy. Still, as the jar openers are great
looking, there is no need to hide them
away in a drawer. Always handy, always
Andreas Silicone Jar Openers &
Decorative Trivets.
SCSR Innovations
[tel] 570.386.3040
www.andreastrivets.com
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BUYERS GUIDE
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BUYERS GUIDE
Brewfish Three
Brewfish Three has a patented filter design with a simple
shut off, that allows you to brew coffee or tea while also
drinking from the same vessel—without getting a bitter
brew. It has a stable silicone base and double wall to
keep contents hot or cold longer. The unique advantage
of this microwave/dishwasher safe design also lets you
brew fresh ice tea in the 16 oz. glass. Highwave continues
its “Fluid Design” for innovations for wine, spirits, beer
coffee and iced tea.
Highwave
[tel] 800.444.4928
www.highwave.com
The Citrus Zinger
The Citrus Zinger is a unique water bottle
designed for citrus fruits that allows you to press
lemons, limes, and clementines directly into
your water, creating deliciously flavored drinks
that are all-natural, free of refined sugars and
artificial ingredients. It’s as easy as slice, press,
and drink. Zing!
Zing Anything
[tel] 800.573.0052
www.zinganything.com
travel mugs & cups
Original Insulated Mason Tumbler
The Original Insulated Mason Tumbler is like summer in a jar. The
20-oz. tumbler features a classic metal lid—just like the original.
The double wall insulation provides a no-sweat exterior that
keeps hands dry. The Mason Tumbler features a smoothie-sized
straw, making it perfect for blended drinks. The Mason Tumbler
is also single-serve compatible. Brew your favorite coffee right
into the tumbler. The Mason Tumbler is BPA-free and is dishwasher
safe, so you can ditch the dirty work.
Aladdin
[tel] 206.441.1400
www.aladdin-pmi.com
Bodum Travel Mug
Perfect for enjoying any beverage on the go, this stainless steel
double wall design maintains heat for hours while remaining cool
to the touch. The mug features a non-skid silicone base and
comfortable, ergonomic grip with colorful silicone band. The
mug is dishwasher safe and features a 15-oz. capacity. The
product will be available in July 2013.
Bodum
[tel] 212.367.8844
www.bodum.com
Wherever Water Bottle
The Wherever Water lemon water on-the-go bottle features a
20-oz. glass bottle with a lemon reamer built in. Not only is the
consumer getting the benefits of glass, they are getting the
opportunity to add a healthy twist to their everyday routine.
Lemon water has a number of health benefits, including that it
freshens breath, increases metabolism and is good for skin. The
bottle was designed with an hourglass shape so that if it falls,
the impact will be felt on its silicone base or Tritan™ plastic lid,
not the glass. The ultra smart design is sleek and comes in four
colors, so it is not just good for you, it is stylish too.
Full Circle
[email] info@fullcirclehome.com
www.fullcirclehome.com
Mighty Mug Go
For those who hate when their mug falls and spills on their
computer, papers or pants, the amazing Mighty Mug Go is
their ultimate hero. The innovative and patented Smartgrip
Technology allows the Mighty Mug to magically grip to a table
or desk when it gets accidentally jostled—forever saying
goodbye to messy spills! Mighty Mug Go is specifically designed
to be travel-friendly, making it perfect for that next adventure
by car, train, plane, scooter or unicycle.
Mighty Mug
www.themightymug.com
Swissmar TravelBottle
Take salad dressing or condiments on the road
with ease, using this eco-friendly container that
eliminates the waste and unnecessary packaging
of disposable travel-size bottles. Simply fill the
TravelBottle and hit the road! Unbreakable, flexible
and leak-proof, the TravelBottle holds 3 oz. of any
liquid. The bottle is FDA-approved and 100 percent
BPA-free. The TravelBottle is dishwasher safe and
collapses for space saving storage. It is available
in green, yellow and red.
Swissmar
[tel] 905.764.1121
www.swissmar.com
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GIFTWARE
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Giftware
cookbooks
Cookbooks
(Cont. from Page 1)
accustomed to placing meat at the
center of each meal, for many, creating a
satisfying vegetarian plate can still be a
challenge. For this reason, vegetarian and
vegetable-focused cookbooks are in
demand, both by those looking to punch
up their own mealtime repertoires, and for
those looking for thoughtful gifts for
culinarily-inclined loved ones. Several
recent and upcoming releases fall into this
growing genre:
Mr. Wilkinson’s Vegetables
By Matt Wilkinson
Wilkinson’s beautiful illustrated tome extolling the virtues
of flavorfully prepared vegetable dishes draws you in from
the moment you set eyes on its graphic cover. Subtitled
“A Cookbook to Celebrate the Garden,” this book truly
revels in what the land has to offer. The text is divided
among 24 popular vegetables, including everything from
corn to fennel. It features over 80 recipes, as well as more
general information on the produce itself and how best it
should be prepared. In the end, however, it is likely to be
the clever artistic sketches and bold, colorful photographs
that ultimately make this text leap off store shelves.
Meatless
From the kitchens of Martha Stewart Living
For decades, home cooks have voraciously devoured
everything doyenne of domesticity Martha Stewart has to
offer. Yet despite dozens of cookbooks sporting Stewart’s
moniker, it was not until this year that she introduced an
entirely meat-free text. Martha Stewart fans will delight
in this edited collection of the favorite vegetarian recipes
from Martha Stewart Living magazine. The range of
recipes included as well as the ease of use of the collection
is exactly what cooks have come to expect from the Martha
Stewart family of cookbooks. And a foreword to the text
penned by Stewart herself sweetens the deal.
Betty Goes Vegan
By Annie and Dan Shannon
Ever wonder what Betty Crocker, mid-century icon of
American comfort food, would have done if she had been
unable to incorporate animal products into her recipes?
The answer is elucidated in this wildly creative cookbook
from Annie and Dan Shannon that re-imagines recipes
from one of the most popular culinary texts of all time,
The Betty Crocker Cookbook, from a vegan perspective.
Betty Goes Vegan is sure to be a favorite both among
those looking for accessible vegan recipes for their families
and among cookbook collectors who will not be able to
resist such an original work.
Vegetable Literacy
By Deborah Madison
One of the most respected vegetarian cookbook authors,
Deborah Madison, recently launched her latest collection
of meat-free recipes. Vegetable Literacy is two books in
one. It is at once an impassioned study of vegetables
themselves and an expansive collection of almost 400
vegetarian recipes. Madison’s text will especially delight
vegetable connoisseurs and farmer’s market explorers,
with its recipes for more exotic garden fare. Inside, readers
will find recipes for corn, carrots and asparagus, but also
sunchokes, salsify and epazote. As produce like this becomes more and more available
to home cooks everywhere, Vegetable Literacy is destined to be a must have for those
who love to experiment with new ingredients.
The Fresh 20 Cookbook
By Melissa Lanz
The Fresh 20, created by working mother Melissa
Lanz, is a popular budget-friendly meal planning s
ervice that provides users with recipes for simple, healthy
and unprocessed dishes using just 20 fresh, seasonal
ingredients each week. Now, for the first time, Lanz is
offering devotees of the Fresh 20 service, as well as
newcomers to her philosophy, a full length cookbook,
providing families an inspiring, easy and waste-free
approach to meal planning and preparation.
Although not strictly vegetarian, The Fresh 20
Cookbook includes 60 vegetarian and vegan recipes,
making it ideal for meat eaters trying to incorporate more meat-free meals into
their mealtime rotation.
Eat Your Vegetables
By Joe Yonan
Reaching out to the single home cook who wants to
experiment with vegetarian and vegan cooking for
one, Washington Post food and travel editor Joe
Yonan has created a unique collection of recipes
designed specifically with smaller portions in mind.
The book contains over 80 delectable recipes sure to
please both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
However, it is not just the recipes that set Eat Your
Vegetables apart from similar cookbooks, but rather it is
Yonan’s smart, humorous essays on the evolution of
vegetarianism in this country that truly make this book a must-read.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Upcoming Events
New York Market Gets
New Look, New Name
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
The New York International Gift Fair is
changing more than just its name—it’s
getting a whole new style makeover.
The gift fair has changed its name to NY
NOW, the Market for Home & Lifestyle,
the culmination of a three-year
reorganization that will refocus the
marketplace toward a broader range of
merchandise in response to changes in
greater market realities. “Increasingly, there
is demand for, and a supply of, a broader
range of design-driven fashion-forward
home and lifestyle product,” said Christian
Falkenberg, NY NOW Director and
Senior Vice President of GLM, the show’s
owner. “Gourmet housewares is, in fact, a
perfect example of category which has
exploded in recent years and is more
accurately presented under the ‘home and
lifestyle’ banner than the ‘giftware’ banner.”
as the excitement and energy of the city
itself. The show’s managers understand that
its New York location is very definitely a
draw when buyers are deciding which
markets they’ll attend throughout the
course of the year. “We feel that the new
name not only better reflects the resources
that the show offers, but also conveys the
imperative of participation in this market,”
Falkenberg said.
“The show’s reorganization into four
collections—Home, Lifestyle, Handmade
and New—and the repositioning of related
resources not only will reinforce the depth
and breadth of resources in the New York
Market, but will also better reflect the way
retailers are shopping and sourcing today,”
he added.
As part of the reorganization, the Gourmet
Housewares Show, incorporated into the gift
fair three years ago as an annual event at the
August show, will now become part of the
NY NOW Home collection of vendors,
which will put the gourmet housewares
merchandise next to home furnishings, home
textiles, decorative accessories, and tabletop
vendors. These home decor and home
fashion suppliers will flow into the Tabletop
+ Gourmet Housewares category, featuring
a wide array of home textiles for kitchen and
dining, home entertaining resources, specialty
tabletop and gourmet kitchenware, according
to GLM. Notable brands exhibiting in the
category at the upcoming August show will
include Arte Italica, Juliska, Kim Seybert,
Lifetime Brands/Savora, Mary Jurek, Match,
Michael Aram, Mottahedah, Nespresso,
Vietri, Zak Designs and Zyliss.
The intention behind the new name was
to celebrate the show as a part of New
York’s standing as a trend-leader in design,
fashion and international appeal, as well
Several design-driven gourmet suppliers,
including blomus, Chilewich, iittala,
Joseph Joseph, Menu, Mydrap, Stelton
A/S, Umbra and Wabnitz Editions, will
TRADE
SHOW
BAR10DER BY QUENCH PRODUCTS
Now, cocktail and mocktail enthusiasts
can bring the bar home with the
introduction of the Bar10der™—the first
and only bartending accessory to
incorporate every tool needed to create
perfect drinks! The Bar10der includes a
muddler, reamer, channel knife, jigger
(1/2 oz. and 1 oz. sizes), zester, knife, stirrer,
strainer, corkscrew and bottle opener.
The Bar10der comes with a cocktail
guide and helpful tips for making both
classic and au courant cocktails.
Bar10der
www.thebar10der.com
form a bridge between the Tabletop +
Gourmet Housewares and the Accent on
Design collections within the Home
market. “This adjacency, which began with
the integration of the Gourmet
Housewares Show into the New York
market three years ago, is deliberate and
designed to enhance complementary
buying opportunities,” Falkenberg said.
NY NOW Home will be presented on
Level 3 of the Jacob K. Javits Convention
Center and will include about 1,200
vendors. NY NOW Handmade will be
presented in Javits Center North and the
Level 4 Galleria and will feature nearly
500 designer-makers and global import
resources. The NY NOW New collection
will be housed at Pier 94, where these newto-market vendors will showcase a crosscategory collection of home and lifestyle
products. Giftware, along with personal
care, stationery, fashion accessories and
children’s products will now be shown on
Level 1 of Javits Center as the NY NOW
Lifestyle market, which will include 1,100
vendors on an exhibit floor that’s been
engineered to maximize cross-category
shopping opportunities for retailers.
With the reorganization, the Tabletop +
Gourmet Housewares collection will
become a regular twice-yearly part of NY
NOW rather than following the Augustonly schedule of the past. “Suppliers who
entered the market in 2011 have had great
success cross-marketing to the show’s
independent retailer base,” Falkenberg said.
“They are looking for visibility in this
market twice a year, and we’re glad to be
able to provide that opportunity.”
ADVERTISER INDEX
Advanstar Licensing Expo..................................33
Aircork......................................................................5
Bannex International Inc....................................12
BZB Products..........................................................3
Cisco Sales Group ..................................................2
Core Home............................................................24
CTI Industries Corp. ..........................................39
Dupont Fluoropolymer Solutions....................40
Eco-Heater ............................................................13
Eko Brands.............................................................17
Euroquest Imports ...............................................29
Fagor America.......................................................30
Fissler USA............................................................23
Global Amici.........................................................21
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Inc. ...............................8
Grassworx LLC ....................................................29
HDS Trading Group...........................................26
Hewlett Mfg..........................................................32
Highwave Inc. .......................................................36
Janey Lynn’s Designs LLC ....................................9
J.K. Adams.............................................................15
Kai USA.................................................................31
KitchenHappy ......................................................30
Lazy Daniel............................................................14
Martellato USA....................................................10
Merchantile International .................................12
Metal Ware Corp. ................................................19
NGL Associates LLC..........................................14
Nifty Home Products .........................................35
Oceanstar Design Group Inc. ..............................6
Prodyne Enterprises Inc......................................28
SCSR Innovations ...............................................20
Smith’s Products .....................................................4
Starfrit ....................................................................24
Talisman Designs....................................................4
Totally Bamboo ....................................................31
Tribest Corp..........................................................18
Vinaroz ..................................................................34
Wabash Valley Farms...........................................29
Weston Products ..................................................22
Whitford Corp.....................................................15
World Concept Ltd. ............................................25
Wusthof..................................................................34
Zing Anything ......................................................26
Zoku LLC .............................................................27
CALENDAR
J U NE 2 01 3
2-4 Spring Home Décor & Gift Show
Pacific Market Center
Seattle, WA, 800.433.1014
www.pacificmarketcenter.com
27-30 San Fransisco International
Gift Fair
Moscone Center
San Fransisco, CA, 678.285.EXPO (3976)
www.urban-expo.com
24-27 Fort Lauderdale
Gift Show
Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 678.285.EXPO (3976)
www.urban-expo.com
19-25 Dallas Total Home
& Gift Market
Dallas Market Center
Dallas, TX, 214.655.6100
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
29-August 2 Summer 2013
Las Vegas Market
World Market Center Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, 888.416.8600
www.lasvegasmarket.com
SEPTE MB ER 2013
7-9 Dallas Total Home
& Gift Market
Dallas Market Center
Dallas, TX, 214.655.6100
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
30-July 2 Summer Fancy Food Show
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY, 212.482.6440
www.specialtyfoods.com
AU GU ST 20 13
2-5 Kansas City Gift Show
Gift Mart of Kansas City
Overland Park, KS, 913.687.8059
www.giftmartofkansascity.com
J U LY 2 01 3
10-17 Atlanta International Gift,
Home Furnishings & Holiday Market
AmericasMart Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, 800.ATL.MART
www.americasmart.com
17-20 Seattle Gift Show
Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, WA, 678.285.EXPO (3976)
www.urban-expo.com
16-19 CMC Gift & Home Market
California Market Center
Los Angeles, CA, 213.630.3600
www.californiamarketcenter.com
17-21 NY NOW, the Market
for Home & Lifestyle
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY, 800.272.SHOW
www.nynow.com
17-19 Atlanta Fall Gift &
Home Furnishings Market and
The Atlanta Gourmet Market®
AmericasMart Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, 800.ATL.MART
www.americasmart.com
NOVEM BER 2013
5-8 Smoky Mountain Gift Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Gatlinburg, TN, 678.285.EXPO (3976)
www.urban-expo.com

May 2013 - Oser Communications Group

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