November 2012 - Oser Communications Group

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SPECIAL FEATURE:
BUYERS GUIDE:
GIFTWARE:
LIGHTING
PET PRODUCTS
HOME DECOR
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K ITCHENWARE NEWS
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Kitchen Lighting Trending Toward
the Use of Multiple Light Sources
BY ANA VENNE
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This is especially true in kitchens.
In recent years, the kitchen has
increasingly become one of the most
important rooms in the home, and because
of this, people are putting more thought
into kitchen décor. Kitchen lighting, too,
has become more important, evolving
greatly from the single florescent light
fixture of the past.
“There are three different layers of light.
The first layer is ambient light, which
distributes light throughout a room—
usually in the form of flush mount
fixtures,” said Dross. “The second layer is
task lighting, which is lighting that is used
to supplement a task. In the kitchen
specifically, this task is food preparation,
which can be aided by under-cabinet
lighting. The third layer is accent or
Jeffrey Dross, Corporate Director of
Kichler Lighting, explained that the
overarching trend in lighting today is light
layering, the use of multiple light sources.
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Master Chef Cooks
with Calphalon
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
You do not have to look far these days to
find kitchenware products closely identified
with celebrity chefs. Fabio Viviani could
seduce a saint into buying Bialetti
cookware. The Voltaggio brothers are doing
their best to send Fissler pressure cookers
flying off the shelves. And yes, that was a
Calphalon knife you saw in Chef Gordon
Ramsay’s hand as he cut deftly through a
poached egg on last season’s Master Chef.
Calphalon is also identified with James
Beard Foundation Award-winning Chef
Michael Symon, who has been associated
with the brand for more than ten years.
And the brand was featured on Top Chef
for several years as well.
Calphalon made the jump from Top Chef
to Master Chef three years ago, and the
company and its products have gotten
broad opportunities from their exposure,
says Catherine Meihofer, Senior Manager
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Deep in the Heart of Texas,
There’s Kitchenwares on the Square
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
McKinney, Texas is one of the best places
to live in the United States. “Money”
magazine has said so, and most of its
250,000 or so residents probably agree.
Karen Chandler, owner of Kitchenwares
on the Square, is certainly one of them.
Chandler opened her store in McKinney
just a year ago after a career that included
more than 10 years in the kitchenware
industry, including four of them as a buyer
for Gourmet Catalog. When she reached
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a point in her life at which she decided it
was time to strike out on her own and go
into business for herself, she had no doubts
about what that business would be. She
liked the kitchenware retailers that she’d
been working with so much that she
wanted to become one of them, she says.
“I’m just really thankful for everybody I’ve
learned from. I’ve been able to learn from
some of the best retailers out there for
many years.”
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KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW
General News
Panasonic Introduces Powerful,
Compact Toaster Oven
Panasonic recently introduced the
FlashXpress™ Toaster Oven to its 2012
lineup of Home Appliance products. The
new FlashXpress Toaster Oven, is
equipped with a unique quartz and ceramic
heating system that allows for fast cook
time and convenient, preset menu buttons
that eliminate a user’s need to calculate
cook time.
The FlashXpress Toaster Oven is
comprised of a double infrared heating
system made up of both quartz and ceramic
heating elements. The system allows for
food to be cooked more efficiently than
conventional toaster ovens that are heated
with coils. The far-infrared heating
element is used to cook the outside of the
food while the near-infrared element
penetrates food to cook from the inside
out. Additionally, the FlashXpress Toaster
Oven’s quartz heating element heats up
instantly to the desired temperature,
ranging from 250° to 500°,
eliminating
the
need
for
preheating and allowing users to
cook food fast when in a hurry.
FlashXpress Toaster Oven reduces its
footprint on the countertop, without
sacrificing interior space. The spacious 7.2
quart interior allows for users to prepare
meals, bake deserts or heat up leftovers
and includes a square-shaped inner tray
that is large enough to fit up to four slices
of bread. In addition, a removable crumb
tray makes cleaning a breeze.
“Panasonic is committed to
making life simpler in the kitchen
and home, and with the new
FlashXpress Toaster Oven, we are
doing just that,” said Nicholas Monaco,
Product Manager, Small Appliances,
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company
of North America. “The FlashXpress’
unique cooking ability outperforms
conventional toaster ovens in cooking time
and allows food to be cooked evenly from
the inside out, resulting in better taste in
faster time.”
The Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven
has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.
Since 1909, this prestigious Seal has been
granted to products that have been submitted
for and passed a rigorous evaluation by the
Good Housekeeping Research Institute. As
part of Good Housekeeping’s Consumers’
Policy, if a product receiving the Seal proves
to be defective within two years from the
date it was first sold to a consumer by an
authorized retailer, Good Housekeeping will
replace, repair the product or refund the
purchase price.
A cooking menu with six illustrated preset
buttons automatically calculates cooking
time for a variety of foods, including bread
items, frozen foods and dishes that need
Sur La Table Adds Verismo System by
Starbucks to Extensive Coffee Offering
Sur La Table, the hardware store for cooks,
recently announced that it will be a retail
supplier of the Verismo™ System by
Starbucks. The Verismo System will be
available in piano black in the retailer’s
100 stores nationwide, and it will be
available in two additional colors,
Champagne and Burgundy, online at
www.surlatable.com. The brewer rounds
out Sur La Table’s already robust offering
of at-home coffee brewing systems. In
addition, Sur La Table will be the exclusive
retailer of Starbucks® Pike Place® Roast,
the Medium Roast blend brewed daily in
Starbucks cafes. The blend is a celebration
of the two retailers’ joint heritage—both
got their start in Seattle’s Pike Place
Market. Both the brewing system and
the exclusive blend are available online
and in stores.
“We couldn’t be happier about adding the
Verismo System to our coffee offering,”
says Jack Schwefel, Chief Executive Officer
of Sur La Table. “Starbucks is our neighbor
here in Seattle, and we both have
to be reheated. Users can also control
temperature and desired food shade with
one-touch buttons. A digital timer, ranging
from 30 seconds to 25 minutes, makes it
easy to see how much time is left for food
preparation. And a reminder beep alerts
users when food is done. An interior light,
which can easily be turned on and off via
the button on the front of the toaster oven,
allows users to clearly view food while
cooking, without having to open the door
of the toaster oven.
The unique, compact design of the
customers that appreciate great tasting,
high quality coffee. Sur La Table is
dedicated to providing a comprehensive
offering of tools for at-home cooks, and a
quality brewing system at an amazing price
is a great addition to our assortment.”
The Verismo System is an at-home
premium single cup machine that will
allow coffee connoisseurs to enjoy
Starbucks quality and taste in the comfort
of their own kitchens. It crafts Starbucksquality brewed coffee, espresso and
espresso beverages, including lattes,
consistently and conveniently, one cup at
a time. The Verismo System features
Starbucks-sourced 100 percent Arabica
coffee and real milk pods. The machine is
GE Introduces Appliance Industry’s
First Full-Line Trade Catalog App for iPads
As demand for mobile technology soars,
GE is launching the appliance industry’s
first full-line trade catalog app for the
iPad®. Designed with retailers, builders
and kitchen designers in mind, but also
convenient for consumers as they research
before making an appliance purchase, the
app is available as a free download on
Apple’s® App Store as GE Appliances
Trade Catalog App.
“We know our builders and retailers are
busy and need easy access to information
as they work to make a sale,” says Maggie
Kassebaum, General Manager of
Commercial
Operations
for
GE
Appliances. “The new GE Appliances
Trade Catalog App makes it extremely
convenient to look up current features,
dimensions, color choices, demo videos
and other resources available for the GE®,
GE Profile™ and GE Café™ brands of
appliances. It’s cool to be able to show a
video of the new products coming off the
assembly line in Louisville, too. You can’t
create that experience with print.”
The Catalog App is updated every 72
hours with the latest model information,
making it and www.geappliances.com the
most accurate way to stay up to speed on
GE appliances.
Other features on the GE Appliances
The Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster
Oven is currently available online at
www.shop.panasonic.com for a MSRP
of $139.95.
Trade Catalog
App
include
appliance model
information such
as videos, photo
galleries, technical
specs, quick specs
and installation
information;
searchable
content tailored
specifically
to
retail and contract
channels; the ability to email model specs,
make notes and organize groups of favorite
models; and the latest information on GE
initiatives and products available in the
available for $199.95. The pods retail at
$12.95 for 8 latte drinks, $11.95 for 12
coffee drinks, and $9.95 for 12 milks.
GE Story section
“As GE invests $1 billion to
completely transform our
product portfolio, we’re also
investing in our sales force with
tools and technology to help
sell our great products,” says
Kassebaum. “The Sales team
is focused on productivity and
efficiency, just like our factories are focused on Lean
manufacturing, all with the
goal of better serving our
customers. We have given our
contract and retail sales
managers iPhones®, iPads and
the latest technology to get
the job done.”
For more information on GE Appliances,
visit www.ge.com/appliances.
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Kuhn Rikon KochBlume Spill Stopper
Wins Bronze Award In Tenth Annual
The Kuhn Rikon KochBlume Spill
Stopper is a winner of a Bronze Award in
the 2012 American Business Awards in
the New Product or Service of the Year–
Consumer Products category. It was
awarded the honor for its superior
function, design and performance.
One of the most coveted business award
competitions, the American Business
Awards was created to honor and highlight
the achievements and contributions of
organizations and business people
Brillo Partnership
with Breast Cancer
Research Fund
Enters Third Year
Brillo®, one of the world’s best-known
household cleaning brands, is proud to be
continuing its successful partnership with
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.
In their continued partnership, Brillo will
once again be donating five cents for each
purchase of specially marked packages of
Brillo Steel Wool Soap Pads and Brillo
Estracell® Sponges up to $50,000. This is
the third year of the partnership, which
has already contributed $100,000 for breast
cancer research. Participating products are
available nationwide.
“We’re honored to partner with BCRF
once again this year to promote breast
cancer awareness,” said Jeremy Bakken,
spokesperson for Brillo. “Brillo offers
inexpensive products that many consumers
purchase regularly anyway, so this
partnership provides consumers with an
opportunity to support BCRF by simply
purchasing a product they already know
and trust.”
For nearly 100 years, Brillo has remained
one of America’s most well known and
most trusted household cleaning brands.
Brillo provides homemakers with an
array of products to tackle multiple
cleaning projects around the home,
including Brillo Steel Wool Soap Pads and
Brillo Estracell Sponges.
Estracell sponge material is made using a
proprietary formula, creating a product
similar in composition to a natural ocean
sponge. The Estracell line is a sanitary line
of sponge products, offering a range of
simple yet effective cleaning solutions. The
unique cell structure picks up dirt, rinses
cleaner and dries out faster, eliminating
the ideal breeding conditions for bacteria
and fungal growth.
For more information on Brillo and the
brand’s commitment to breast cancer
research, visit www.brillo.com.
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pans 6" to 8" in diameter, and
the 12" size fits pots or pans 8" to 10"
in diameter. It has a suggested retail
price of $24.95 (10") or $29.95
(12"), and it is available for
immediate shipment.
worldwide. A panel of independent judges,
including leading figures from the business
community, chose the winners.
The KochBlume Spill Stopper solves
an everyday cooking problem quickly
and easily. Made of colorful silicone that
is heat resistant up to 400°, this flexible
and sturdy lid prevents boiling liquids
from spilling or overflowing on your
stovetop. Available in 10" and 12" sizes,
it fits on top of any pot or pan 6 to 10"
in diameter. To use, simply place the
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KochBlume Spill Stopper on your
pot to control and prevent liquid
from boiling over. This multi-use gadget
also doubles as a splatter guard for
the microwave.
Invented in Germany, the Kuhn Rikon
KochBlume Spill Stopper is dishwasher
safe. It comes in three bright colors: Green,
Purple and Red. The 10" size fits pots or
To see a video of the
KochBlume Spill Stopper in
action,
go
to
www.youtube.com/watch?v=
TnlyMF3Q57I&feature=plcp.
For
more
information
on
the
American Business Awards, visit
www.stevieawards.com/aba. For more
information on Kuhn Rikon, visit
www.kuhnrikon.com.
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Brew a Cup or a Pot with Capresso’s New Coffee
à la Carte Cup-to-Carafe Coffee & Tea Maker
Move beyond the traditional coffee maker
and brew by the cup or by the pot with
the new Capresso Coffee à la Carte™
Cup-to-Carafe® Coffee & Tea Maker. The
perfect choice for the next generation of
coffee brewing, it brings together two of
the most popular trends in coffee makers—
single serve and carafe-style. And it even
includes a separate tea filter to rapid brew
tea as well.
Capresso’s innovative Cup-to-Carafe
brewing system makes this an advanced
one-cup brewer and more. It embraces the
single cup phenomenon, which is the
fastest growing segment in the coffee
machine market, with the added versatility
and convenience of a classic carafe system
and tea brewing capabilities. Entertaining
is easier when brewing delicious hot coffee
into a 42-ounce glass carafe for serving
many guests at once.
“Two trends will drive demand for Coffee
à la Carte,” said David Schull, Vice
President of Sales and Marketing of Jura
Capresso Inc. “First, its amazing versatility
in brewing what you want, the way you
want it. Second, the desire to save money
without compromising flavor. Coffee à la
Carte brews from ground coffee, whether
it’s by the cup or by the pot, which can
save hundreds of dollars in ingredient costs
versus pod or capsule systems.”
The
innovative
brewing
system
automatically adjusts to the amount of
ground coffee in the filter, fully saturating
it for the proper amount of time. Coffee
strength can be adjusted by adding as much
or as little ground coffee up to 12
tablespoons in the filter. When brewing
single cups, the coffee concentration can
actually be doubled for the strongest flavor
possible. Operation is easy and intuitive,
with completely customizable brewing and
sizing options. It features four preset
illuminated brewing buttons for Small
Cup, Large Cup, Carafe or Tea. Each
single cup button can also be easily
customized for volume with visual “press
and hold” programming.
Fast and efficient, it brews a single cup of
coffee in less than 60 seconds, and a full
42-ounce carafe in less than six minutes.
The quick-heat 2.2 bar Italian-made pump
system always brews to the optimal
temperature above 200° F. Tea lovers will
appreciate the additional tea filter that is
included to prevent any flavor exchange
between coffee and tea. The programmable
tea button rapidly steeps a cup from 5- to
10-ounces, and the quick brew system
provides the fastest results while still
maintaining maximum flavor.
The space-saving design is less than 7"
wide. In addition, the coffee filter, tea
filter, glass carafe and drip tray are all
dishwasher safe for easy maintenance.
The new innovative Capresso Coffee à la
Carte Cup-to-Carafe Coffee & Tea Maker,
with a retail price of $179.99, is available
for shipment now. Capresso’s Cleaning
Solution is an ideal add-on sale to help
customers maintain the beverage quality,
ensuring full flavor and aroma with every
cup. The retail price for the Cleaning
Solution is $12 per three cleaning packets.
The Capresso product line has the right
coffee maker for everyone, retail priced
from $69.99 to $229.99. For more
information, contact Jura Capresso at
201.767.3999 or visit www.capresso.com.
KitchenAid Encourages
Consumers to ‘Cook for the Cure’
Those looking for inspiration on how to
support the fight against breast cancer
year-round, will discover several engaging
options offered by Cook for the Cure®.
For over a decade, this partnership between
Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the
KitchenAid brand has raised over $8
million for the cause.
“While we offer a collection of pink Cook
for the Cure products to help celebrate
this worthy cause, we also offer those who
love to cook and entertain other unique
ways to turn these passions into purpose,”
says Beth Robinson, Senior Manager of
Brand Experience for KitchenAid.
The Pass the Plate component of Cook
for the Cure is the “gift that keeps on
giving.” Purchase a Villeroy & Boch
serving platter with new artwork designed
by legendary PBS cooking show host
Jacques Pepin, and register your plate at
www.cookforthecure.com/passtheplate for
an automatic $5 donation to Cook for the
Cure. Once registered, re-gift the plate to
family members and friends served up with
your favorite recipe and generate an
additional $5 donation every time the plate
is passed and registered.
Participants can track the status and
travels of their plate by visiting
www.cookforthecure.com, clicking on the
“Get Passing” tab on the lower left and
entering the plate’s unique registration
code. They can also download gift tags
and tips on ways to participate at
www.cookforthecure.com/passtheplate.
The plate carries a suggested retail price
of $24.95 and is available at Villeroy &
Boch stores or by calling the KitchenAid
Experience Store at 888.886.8318.
Another simple way to get involved in the
fight against breast cancer is by
participating in a Cook for the Cure party.
Taking place in homes and offices across
the country, the program’s year-round
fundraising initiative invites cooks to host
or attend any kind of party, from an office
potluck to a weekend brunch with the
family, to raise funds for the cause.
“Hosts encourage co-workers, friends and
family to bring a monetary donation of
their choosing to the party that supports
the cause, rather than flowers, wine or
other gifts,” says Robinson. “It’s an easy
way to help raise funds while catching up
with good company.”
Those hosting a party can access an
information kit that includes party ideas,
recipes and donation gathering information
at www.cookforthecure.com. They can also
find hundreds of additional recipes from
appetizers and main courses to desserts in
the recently launched KitchenAid recipe
tab at www.facebook.com/kitchenaid.
KitchenAid now offers its 5-quart
Artisan® Series Stand Mixer and 5-speed
Artisan® Series Blender in a vibrant
Raspberry Ice color. This bold shade of
pink in a premium metallic finish is the
latest hue to join an already wide selection
of soft pink kitchen essentials and gadgets
celebrating the cause, from pink silicone
spatulas to hand mixers to blenders.
In connection with the Cook for the Cure
program, KitchenAid will donate a minimum
of $450,000 to Susan G. Komen in 2012.
In recent years the program has earned two
Gold Halo awards from the Cause
Marketing Forum, been favorably covered
by NBC Nightly News and other major
media, and garnered the support of dozens
of celebrity chefs, including Mario Batali,
Paula Deen, Guy Fieri, Bobby Flay, Emeril
Lagasse, Jacques Pepin and many others.
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Powerful and Stylish Jenn-Air
Ventilation Quietly Clears the Air
For those who take their cooking and
entertaining seriously, a high-performance
cooking surface with powerful burners is
among the most important elements of a
kitchen. But with great power comes an
even greater need to clear the air of smoke
and cooking odors. The latest ventilation
systems from Jenn-Air® not only perform
this essential task powerfully and quietly,
they do it stylishly with a range of sleek
designs that integrate seamlessly into highend kitchens, according to Juliet Johnson,
manager of brand experience for Jenn-Air.
“In addition to improving general air
quality, proper ventilation helps maintain
surrounding elements like custom cabinets
and window treatments by minimizing
excess humidity and capturing particles
that can build up on surfaces,” notes
Johnson. “Beyond performance, our goal
in creating the Jenn-Air ventilation
collection was to bring a higher level of
design aesthetics to this critical, yet often
overlooked, appliance category.”
The Jenn-Air brand's exclusive duct-free
downdraft cooktop, featuring the industry's
quietest and best performing ventilation
system, provides the versatility of
downdraft technology to high-rise dwellers
and others who are unable or unwilling to
run ductwork or vent smoke outside. Using
a powerful, first-of-its-kind filter to
capture smoke and steam, the duct-free
downdraft system is highly compatible
with today's open kitchen layouts, offering
the flexibility for cooktops to be placed
on islands or peninsulas without worrying
about installation constraints.
Additional features unique to the Jenn-Air
downdraft cooktop line include the
industry's only touch control on an electric
downdraft cooktop, providing a smooth,
integrated surface that allows for easy
cookware control and cleaning. In addition
to the highest BTU of any gas model
downdraft cooktop, up to 17,000 BTU,
thoughtful design elements include
electronic ignition on gas models for reliable
lighting and automatic re-ignition in case
flames are blown out. Continuous cast-iron
grates, for easier cookware maneuverability
on gas models, feature a porcelain coating
for greater durability, while electronic
models offer glass-touch electronic controls
and smooth, Ceran® glass-ceramic surfaces.
Shallow downdraft chambers on all models
allow for easier cleanup.
Both gas and electric downdraft cooktop
models are available in 30" and 36"
configurations in a refined Euro-Style
stainless steel finish. Electric downdraft
cooktop models are also offered in black
or white Floating Glass, a distinctive
alternative to stainless steel.
The brand's elegant Euro-Style telescoping
ventilation system offers another flexible
downdraft option. The stainless steel
telescoping downdraft vents, available in
30" and 36" models with a powerful 600
CFM (cubic feet per minute) power
system, rise 14" from the countertop when
in use to capture smoke, grease and odors
from a range of cookware sizes. When not
in use, it virtually disappears by retracting
into the countertop.
The Jenn-Air glass collection offers a bold,
stylish take on ventilation, particularly with
its streamlined perimetric hood. Featuring
a high-gloss, angled glass panel framed by
stainless steel trim, these hoods are as sleek
as a flat screen television. The quiet and
efficient performance of the perimeter
ventilation openings results in concentrated
suction and reduced noise while allowing
for a more unobtrusive panel. For a more
integrated look, the 32" hood is available
in a model that can accept black aluminum
on the trim and duct cover.
Glass collection island- and wall-mount
hoods feature a luminous pane of glass that
sets off a stainless steel canopy. Available
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in either 42"or 36" configurations, they
feature a 600 CFM high-performance
blower, halogen lighting, four fan speed
selections and dishwasher-safe filters. The
innovative sound silencing system featured
on the canopy models optimizes airflow to
decrease operating sound.
Offering the widest range of design options
in conjunction with highly efficient venting
performance, Jenn-Air Pro-Style™ and
Euro-Style stainless hoods provide the
power and precision to handle even the
smokiest of conditions. The Pro-Style™
ventilation solutions are the perfect
complement to the bold design, power and
versatility of other commercial-style
cooking appliances, touting a range of 600
to 1,200 CFM and capable of handling
the requirements of commercial-style
cooking surfaces. Select models feature the
added benefit of food warming lamps to
keep food warm with the touch of a button.
The Euro-Style hood line owes much of
its tasteful good looks to clean,
contemporary lines that are simple and
understated. Multiple fan speed settings
enable precise matching of ventilation to
various cooking techniques, utilizing a 600
CFM high-performance blower that
quickly clears the air of smoke, steam and
cooking odors. Other features include three
fan speed settings, a 108K BTU surface
threshold and custom hood liner that
allows for fully customized exterior design.
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Costco Kirkland Signature Brand Cookware Products
First to Earn NSF International Certification for Home Use
NSF International, an independent global
organization that writes standards and
protocols, tests and certifies products for
the consumer goods, food and water
industries, has certified Costco’s Kirkland
Signature Brand cookware products to a
new NSF protocol developed to evaluate
the safety and quality of home cookware.
Costco’s Kirkland Signature Brand Roasting
Pan with Rack, 15-Piece Hard Anodized
Aluminum Cookware Set, and 5-quart.
Covered Chef ’s Casserole Dish are the first
to earn certification to NSF Protocol P390:
Stovetop Cookware for Home Use,
developed as part of the new NSF Home
Product Certification Program™.
The NSF Home Product Certification
Program is based on, but separate from, the
NSF commercial foodservice equipment
certification program. Many state, county
and city food codes in the U.S. mandate that
commercial establishments use foodservice
equipment certified to NSF commercial
standards. The NSF Home Product
Certification Program builds on this
commercial expertise by now helping to
ensure the safety and quality of consumer
products and appliances used in the home.
Through this program, products are
thoroughly tested against a rigorous set of
protocols at NSF’s laboratories. The
protocols are specific to home use and
incorporate all applicable product quality,
performance and FDA food contact
material requirements. This enables
manufacturers to streamline various
product specifications into one set of
testing requirements, helping assure
product safety while also increasing a
product’s speed to market and reducing
overall testing costs. Production facilities
are audited to verify that systems are in
place to help assure finished products meet
the requirements.
NSF regulatory and public health experts
worked with retailers, manufacturers,
industry associations and regulatory
agencies to develop the new NSF home
product certification protocol for cookware,
NSF Protocol P390: Stovetop Cookware
for Home Use. This protocol covers metal
cookware, sauté pans, skillets, griddles,
grill pans and non-stick cookware intended
for stovetop applications.
The protocol includes a rigorous set of
testing requirements, which evaluate:
• Performance (e.g. cleanability, corrosion
resistance and durability)
iGrill Heats Up The Android Market
App-development company iDevices®,
LLC is proud to announce the launch of
an iGrill® app for Android that will make
all iGrill devices now Android compatible.
The iGrill makes cooking fun, easy and
stress free with a host of useful features
and long-range Bluetooth-enablement.
The iGrill app for Android supports
version 2.2 and greater and will allow
Android users to experience the core
features of the iGrill including:
• 200+ foot range via a secure Bluetooth®
connection
• Preset food temperature settings plus the
option to create your own
• Multiple-probe support
• Multiple-view options
• Kitchen timer
• Smoker
option
with
min/max
temperature range settings
“We are very excited to invite Android users
into the iGrill community. Android
currently embodies roughly 68 percent of
the smartphone market so we see this as a
tremendous opportunity to reach a much
• Material safety (e.g. does not leach
harmful contaminants such as heavy
metals, phthalates or others into food)
• Packaging
and
labeling
(e.g.
distributor/manufacturing
location,
description, quantity, usage directions,
warning labels, disclaimer statements, lot
number/expiration date and label claims
are accurate and follow regulations)
• Conformance to all applicable U.S.,
Canadian and EU product regulations and
retailer requirements
NSF International has tested and certified
Costco’s Kirkland Signature Brand
cookware products to Protocol P390. For
earning NSF certification, these products
will be able to bear the NSF “Certified
for Home Use” mark.
"Many consumers may not realize the food
served in restaurants and cafeterias is
prepared using NSF-certified commercial
foodservice equipment, which is a
requirement in most U.S. states. NSF has
taken similar safety and quality principles
as used to evaluate the safety of foodservice
equipment and applied them to products
we use in our home kitchens. The NSF
Certified for Home Use mark on Costco’s
Kirkland Signature cookware products
estimated 147,400 or 40 percent of
residential fires each year during this period.
Cooking was also associated with the largest
percentage of fire-related injuries. An
estimated average of 27.4 percent of annual
fire-related injuries or 3,450 per year,
precipitated from cooking-related incidents.
According to the report, the CPSC
estimates there were an average of 366,700
unintentional residential fires each year
between 2008 and 2010, resulting annually
in 2,310 deaths, 12,550 injuries and more
than $7 billion in property damage.
“Six people die every day in home fires,”
said CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum.
“The early warning provided by smoke
alarms can make a big difference. Consumers
who have working smoke alarms in their
homes die in fires at about half the rate of
those who do not have alarms.”
The top cause of fires in the home is
cooking equipment, accounting for an
“Every second counts when there is a fire
“In addition to communicating safety and
quality to consumers, the NSF Certified
for Home Use mark indicates compliance
to food contact material regulations and
product acceptability to retail buyers.
Streamlining
this
process
saves
manufacturers time and costs associated
with meeting multiple regulatory
requirements while verifying product
quality for both retailers and suppliers,”
said Sarah Krol, General Manager of
Consumer Products, NSF International.
The new NSF Home Product Certification
Program is part of NSF’s Consumer
Products Division, which also offers private
assurance
and
specification
label
development. The NSF Private Label
Assurance Program verifies that private label
products meet retailers’ quality standards,
are comparable to national brands and
comply with consumer product regulations.
To inquire about becoming certified under the
NSF Home Product Certification Program,
contact Ken Ash, Director of Business
Development at kash@nsf.org, 678.461.7986
or visit www.nsfhomeproducts.org.
larger audience. Now, Android users can
utilize the main features of the iGrill,
providing them with a carefree cooking
experience while also saving them time. We
are very proud of what we have created for
our Android fans and are confident they
will enjoy it as much as we do,” says Chris
Allen, CEO, iDevices LLC.
The iGrill app for Android already includes
many of the features of iGrill's successful
iOS app and iDevices' App Development
team is working hard to add even more
features. The free iGrill app, which is
available in the Google Play Store, works
seamlessly with your iGrill device. For a
CPSC Data Reveals Critical Role of Smoke Alarms
in Preventing, Responding to Kitchen Fires
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission and the U.S. Fire
Administration recently released new
statistics on fires in American homes, urging
consumers to install smoke alarms and
check to make sure all smoke alarms in
their homes are working properly.
provides added assurance to consumers
that the products they use to cook their
food are made with safe materials, won’t
leach harmful contaminants into the food
and perform as advertised,” said Jim
Klauer, Vice President of Merchandising
for Costco.
in your home,” said U.S. Fire Administrator
Ernie Mitchell. “It is easy to believe that
when the smoke alarm sounds, you and
your family will be able to escape. A home
fire drill can prepare you and others to
escape a real life emergency in your home.”
CPSC and USFA recommend that every
family install more than one alarm in their
home and interconnect all smoke alarms
installed. Interconnected alarms speak to
one another so if there is a fire in one part
of the house, the interconnected alarms
sound throughout the house and alert
residents to the fire more quickly. For
the best protection, CPSC and USFA
recommend installing alarms on every level
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of the home, outside sleeping areas and
inside each bedroom.
According to the National Fire Protection
Association, the death rate per 100 reported
fires was 49 percent less in homes with
working smoke alarms than in homes
without this protection. In addition to using
alarms, never leave cooking items
unattended and have a professional inspect
heating and cooling equipment every year,
including fireplaces and chimneys. Be extra
careful with cigarettes and other smoking
materials. Keep matches and lighters out
of the reach of children.
According to USFA, the fire death rate
dropped by 20 percent over the 10-year
time period 2000 through 2009. CPSC and
USFA are working to further reduce fires
and fire deaths through education and
standards work.
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Greetings!
Economists are predicting that retailers will benefit from a longer than usual holiday
shopping season this year. Since Christmas falls on a Tuesday and Thanksgiving falls
on November 22, which is very early, we’re going to get 32 full days in the holiday sales
season, with five full weekends of shopping time.
By way of comparison, there were only 30 days in 2011 and 29 in 2010. In 2011,
holiday sales increased by 4.1 percent from 2010, to $471.5 billion (not counting
WalMart sales). Economists are predicting a low single-digit increase again this year.
Consumers are worried about the outcome of this year’s presidential election, the looming
fiscal cliff and its potential effect on the national economy and continuing high unemployment
rates. National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz is on the record with his
prediction that while consumers are anxious, retailers can expect to see excitement around
their promotions and there will be plenty of bargain hunters out shopping, both online and
in stores. NRF is projecting that holiday sales will rise 4.1 percent again to $586.1 billion,
while Wilkes University economist Anthony L. Liuzzo predicts that this year’s increase will
be only 3.0 percent. Deloitte has projected that this year’s holiday sales will climb to between
$920 and $925 billion, when January sales are included, about a 3.5 to 4 percent increase.
Economists agree that consumers are likely to spend cautiously this year, and that means
that the bargain hunters are likely to be out. Some of them will be browsing through
your stores and then checking your prices against online merchants for the same products.
But while some consumers will buy on price alone, others can be moved from browse to
buy if your store provides a sensory and creative experience that online retailers can’t
match. Product demonstrations, sampling and your stories about your experiences with
your products can all help reassure shoppers that they’re making the right choices for
their gift-giving dollars. You don’t need a lot of space or fancy equipment to do an
effective product demonstration—a hot plate on a tea cart will do nicely to send inspiring
aromas of home-cooking through your store. Take a tip from the savvy kitchenware
vendors at trade shows: if you really want to draw an audience, brown some bacon!
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LIGHTING
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CELEBRITY CHEF PRODUCTS
BUYERS GUIDE
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GIFTWARE
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guide, so there will be no publisher’s letter. Allow me now to wish all of you a joyous
and prosperous holiday season and a wonderful New Year!
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Thanks for taking a look at yet another issue of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review. This
issue is pretty interesting as a good portion of it strays away from kitchenware and into other
aspects of the home. Our supplement for this month focuses on lighting, which I found to be very
challenging, having never had anything more fancy than an ugly florescent fixture in the middle
of my kitchen ceiling. Speaking with Jeffrey Dross was incredibly educational and enlightening,
and I have fallen in love with a few of the lighting pieces that we have put together for you.
ON THE COVER
The One-on-One for this month is Mathieu Lion, President of Mastrad, whom I had the
pleasure of meeting during my visit to the NYIGF. The home décor section of the issue also
has an interesting assortment of products. There are a few product reviews in this issue,
including Full Circle's Smart Rack and Prodyne's Fusion Bottle. The pet products section
was also fun to work on as well. I have had dogs my entire life, so I apologize if the section
may seem more biased towards dogs than cats.
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One on One
Mathieu Lion
Mastrad
Founder and President
BY ANA VENNE
Q:
Tell
us
something about
Mastrad.
A: Mastrad is
dedicated to providing high quality,
innovative and stylish culinary accessories
and necessities to professional chefs and
inexperienced cooks alike.
Q: What colors are going to be hot for
kitchenware next year?
A: Red and green will be hot colors for
kitchenware next year, as both colors are
bright and can provide nice accents to
any neutral tones that already exist in
the kitchen.
Q: What new products will you be
featuring at the 2013 International Home
+ Housewares Show?
A: We have not finalized which products
will be exhibited at the Housewares Show
yet. However, we will be showcasing
our stylish and newly designed bakeware
and pans. Mastrad’s bakeware is simpleto-use and combines non-stick, flexible
silicone with easy-to-grasp handles. The
baking pans come in a variety of shapes
and sizes, including hearts, bundts,
muffins, trio-cubes, mini-cakes, brownies
and madeleines, to create the dessert of
your choosing. These pans retail for
$20.00 each and can be purchased at
www.shopmastrad.com.
Q: What emerging food trends might
influence your product development?
A: A new emerging trend is the “do-ityourself ” attitude in food preparation.
This attitude is popular in the United
States, and more and more consumers
are growing their own vegetables and
herbs at home. To appeal to this growing
trend, Mastrad has created the new
Magnetic Spice Jars to allow consumers
to beautifully display their gardens
herbs in the kitchen. The Mastrad
Fruit/Vegetable Savers help customers
store and keep their produce fresh, while
the Tea Infuser allows consumers to infuse
teas and herbs at home without burning
their fingers. Lastly, the well-recognized
TopChips Chips Maker allows for the
creation of light, crispy and delicious
chips in a matter of minutes in the comfort
of their home.
Q: How does European design sensibility
influence your products, and how well does
that sensibility translate for U.S. retailers?
A: We have created the Whippers, which
were heavily influenced by European
culture and help consumers create fresh
mousses. Another beloved dessert in
Europe is macarons, and we recently
launched the Macaron Baking Set,
which allows customers to make
macarons easily at home. Since cheese is
very popular in the European diet, we
designed the Cheese Slicer and
Mortar/Grater, stylish tools that
allow people to have fun when slicing
cheese. Recently macarons, mousses
and cheeses have exploded in the United
States, thus making these products
more prevalent.
Q: Are there any new markets that
Mastrad is seeking to enter?
A: We are creating more bakeware
products, including the Silicone
Brioche Pan and Muffin Pan, to
appeal more to those who love to
bake. Other Mastrad baking items
include the Whippers, Baking Trays,
Kitchen Torches and more. Also, we
will be launching a new line of baby
products, since we are trying to break
into that market as well.
Q: What do you like to do or make when
you are at home in your own kitchen?
A: At home in the kitchen, I enjoy
making pastas such as risottos and
lasagnas, and I use the Mastrad Spaghetti
Timer and Measurer to help measure
the cooking time and quantity accurately.
I also experiment with all kinds of
French recipes, using the Mastrad
Macaron Baking Set and Madeleine
Baking Pan to make delicious macarons,
madeleines and cakes.
MASTRAD MACARON
BAKING SHEET
Mastrad offers a variety of uniquely
designed baking products, including
its Macaron baking sheets. These
amazing
baking
sheets
make
professional-looking macarons, every
time. Each sheet has ridges that hold
the mixture in place, so there is no
oozing of the contents. They are made
out of flexible, non-stick silicone, which
makes turning out easy. This item is also
handy for making other delicious treats
such as meringues, biscuits, cookies,
etc. To purchase Mastrad’s best-selling
cooking and kitchenware products
online, please go to their e-commerce
website at www.shopmastrad.com.
Mastrad
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www.mastrad.us
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A Seattle native, she’d been living in Dallas
to be close to her Gourmet Catalog job,
but she’d lived in McKinney before moving
to Dallas, and that’s where she decided to
open her store. “This is a nicer place to
raise a family,” she says. McKinney offered
her a great place to live with an excellent
school for Faith, her 11-year-old daughter,
and a chance to buy a 111-year-old
building on its historic town square. Her
1,800-square-foot shop has been a hair
salon, a television repair service, a yoga
studio, and for a long time, an artist’s
studio, and Chandler revels in the sense
that much has happened there over the
years. “It’s a nice historic building, so it
has a story,” she says.
Among McKinney’s other attractions are
that the city is only a short drive north of
the Dallas metroplex, a good flow of tourist
traffic during the fall and winter, and a
high median income that provides
Kitchenwares on the Square with an upper
middle-class customer base whose
members are employed by diverse
industries, including a Raytheon plant and
the oil and gas industry. Median household
income in 2006 was
$63,366 with a per capita
income of $28,185.
To accommodate the
needs of tourists, who are
often
brought
to
McKinney by the local
residents, Chandler keeps
her store open in the
evenings and all weekend,
which is unusual for
Texas, where most small
businesses close on
Sundays. “I do great
business on Sunday,” she
says. “It’s a fun place, and people like
looking at gadgets.”
Chandler stocks high-end kitchenware
products in the cookware, bakeware,
cutlery, housewares and outdoor categories
as well as gadgets, gourmet mixes from
Wind and Willow and tabletop, wine and
bar items. Brand names from her cookware
department include Le Creuset, All-Clad,
Lodge, Fagor, Kuhn Rikon, Woll and
Revol. Cutlery brands include Wusthof,
Messermeister and Kikiuchi. Gadgets
come from Cuisipro, Chef ’n, Harold
Import and Prepara. Le Creuset, Revol
and Prodyne are represented in her
tabletop department.
Online Registration
Open for Winter 2013 NYIGF
Online registration for the New York
International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) is now
open at www.nyigf.com. NYIGF runs
Saturday January 26, through Wednesday,
January 30, 2013, at New York City’s Jacob
K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger
Ship Terminal Piers 92 and 94.
Advance registration, which is available
online through 11:59PM (ET) on Tuesday,
January 22, 2013, is free to qualified
retailers, and $175 for suppliers to the
trade. Upon completion of online
registration, participants will receive a
barcode, which is redeemable for a badge
at any of NYIGF’s 70 self-registration
terminals located onsite at the Javits
Center and Piers 92 and 94. After the
January 22 advance registration deadline,
attendees must register onsite at NYIGF,
at $60 for first-time retailers, $25 for
returning retailers, and $200 for suppliers
to the trade.
“Using NYIGF.com to register saves
market participants both time and
money,” said Christian Falkenberg,
NYIGF director and GLM vice president.
“By registering now, attendees will
have ample time pre-market to access and
utilize all of NYIGF’s helpful web-based
planning tools.”
Accessing NYIGF.com, market participants
can register in advance for educational
seminars and “Only In New York” special
events, including A Night on Broadway,
featuring specially-priced tickets to the
Monday, January 28, performance of
Disney’s NEWSIES. A complete schedule
of these activities is available online at
www.nyigf.com/programs.
Additional NYIGF.com features include a
keyword search tool which returns detailed
product and vendor information, and allows
online users to create and save “walking
lists” for use onsite during the Fair.
NYIGF’s Online Catalog Gallery also offers
access to detailed information for thousands
of products from exhibiting companies.
A free NYIGF “Wayfinder” mobile
application also is available for advance
planning and onsite navigation. Using the
application, market-goers can find
exhibitors and products, as well as seminar,
event and shuttle bus schedules and an
NYIGF floor plan. Real-time search results
include company names, booth numbers,
product details and contact information.
The Wayfinder app is available
by searching NYIGF through iTunes,
the Google Play Store or at
http://search.nyigf.com/mobile.aspx.
square-foot warehouse after they
return home.
Tourists are drawn to the store by its
location on the town square, and they
often buy because they enjoy buying
from someone who can educate them
and tell them about their own experiences
with the products, Chandler says. If they
don’t want to carry their purchases home
with them, Chandler will ship the items.
If they might want to buy eventually,
but the time isn’t just right, Chandler
urges them to take a card directing them
to her website and offering a coupon code
so they can buy from the stock in her 7,000
In winter, she does about half her
total business through the Internet;
in the summer, when temperatures
are too uncomfortable for tourism,
about 80 percent of her business
comes from the web site. “Promoting
a web business is different from
promoting a storefront,” she says,
“If they land on your page, it’s just
a matter of whether they’re ready
to buy or not.” She promotes the
website heavily through word-ofmouth to the tourists, and she
pays serious attention to making sure
that Internet search engines will find her
among the other merchants who are
offering many of the same products at
much the same prices.
A very active Facebook page and a
Pinterest site managed by Faith also drive
traffic to the Kitchenwares on the Square
website. “I don’t have any time to spend
on Pinterest,” Chandler says. “That’s all
Faith. It gets her involved in the business.
She works. She does a lot on the Internet.
She’s a big help.”
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Product Reviews
Full Circle Smart Rack, Adjustable
& Foldable Dish Rack
BY LUCAS WITMAN
For many of those unlucky to have grown
up in an era when electric dishwashers
were not a staple in every kitchen, hand
washing the dishes was a post-meal ritual
reserved for the young and powerless. And
regardless of what decade you took part
in this particular ritual, it is likely that you
were working with the same piece of
equipment: the ubiquitous plastic drying
rack. While nearly every kitchen appliance
and utensil seems to evolve generation
after generation into something new and
improved, the dish rack has stayed the
same. However, kitchenware manufacturer
full circle is finally aiming to change
consumers’ expectations when it comes to
dishwashing paraphernalia.
The Full Circle Smart Rack, Adjustable
& Foldable Dish Rack offers a welcome
innovation to the classic dish rack.
Customizable, easily stored, and
surprisingly stylish, the Smart Rack is an
ideal tool for
the home cook
who is no longer
satisfied to be
complacent with
the same old dull,
leaky, space-hogging
plastic tray.
Full Circle’s Smart Rack measures 16.5"
by 15" when in use, but it neatly folds up
to a width of just 2.5" when stored. This
is a great benefit to any home cook working
in a kitchen where available counter and
under-counter storage space is highly
valued. In most cases, the Smart Rack can
likely be tucked neatly behind the sink.
When open, the Smart Rack is lined with
four rows of sturdy tines, an ideal width
apart to dry two separate rows of full-sized
dinner plates. However, if attempting to
dry something larger or oddly shaped, such
as a frying pan or large serving dish, the
adjustable tines can be removed.
Not only does the full circle Smart
Rack represent an evolution in
functionality when it comes to
dishwashing, it
also serves as a
step forward in
terms of style.
Available in two
modern
color
palettes, grass green
with white and bright
graphite with white, the Smart
Rack would fit in with almost any kitchen
décor. In addition, the bold, graphic design
of the product makes a design statement
where one is perhaps least expected: at the
kitchen sink.
Finally, the Full Circle Smart Rack is
specially crafted for today’s consumer
sensibilities in one additional respect. Like
all of Full Circle’s products, the Smart Rack
is proudly eco-friendly and sustainably
manufactured. The use of wood fiber
reduces the amount of plastic in the product
by 25 percent. Full Circle also focuses on
tmanufacturing its products using
environmentally and socially sustainable
practices, including locally sourcing raw
materials, recycling waste and constantly
auditing its factories to ensure that fair and
safe labor practices are being maintained.
Despite the chic contemporary new
features full circle is introducing to the
dishwashing marketplace with the Smart
Rack, the device is not without some
problems. Removing and replacing the
tines requires perhaps too much elbow
grease, and one would not want to do it
too often. The drainage tray is somewhat
narrow and quite shallow and could
easily overflow if one dumped water into
it too quickly. And the rigid material the
product is made from is perhaps a slight
drawback from the flexible plastic of the
traditional dish rack, posing a potential
risk of breakage.
However, if one is looking for a unique
addition to a stylish kitchen, the Smart
Rack is an ideal if somewhat unexpected
choice. Designed with form, function and
environmental sustainability in mind, the
Smart Rack is without a doubt an
improvement on a timeless kitchen staple.
For more information on Full Circle Smart
Rack and other full circle products, visit
www.fullcirclehome.com.
Fusion Bottle Fruit Infuser
BY ANA VENNE
When it comes to drink containers,
there’s usually not a lot of variation
outside of the standard usage. You put
a drink in it, and it holds it until you
are ready to serve. The Fusion Bottle
Fruit Infuser by Prodyne, however, is
more than just a drink container. It
serves as a fruit infuser as well as a
cocktail shaker.
The Fusion Bottle is made of a clear
BPA-free plastic with attractive
stainless steel accents. The
detachable bottle neck includes a
strainer and silicone seal to keep
contents from leaking through.
The stainless steel and silicone
plug also prevents leakage when
using it as a shaker.
At first I was a little skeptical
about the leak-proof claims
of the bottle, so the first thing
I did was put in a little water,
close up the top, and shake
it like crazy. There were no
leaks. I held the bottle upside
down, but the plug held firm.
It is indeed very leak-proof.
After that initial test, I tried
using it as a cocktail shaker. The strainer
did an excellent job of keep ice inside
the body of the bottle, and the seal once
again did its job of preventing leakage. It
was a little interesting using such a large
bottle as a shaker, but it made it a lot
easier to make a larger quantity of drinks
than I could in my regular stainless
steel shaker.
I also used this bottle for hand-squeezed
lemonade, and once again, it performed
its duties admirably, keeping a good
portion of the seeds and pulp inside
the bottle. The bottle is also far more
attractive than most of the pitchers
that I use, so I did not feel bad leaving
it out on the table throughout a meal.
My only (incredibly minor) qualm
with the Fusion Bottle was that I
had a hard time putting the neck
of the bottle back on after taking
it off for cleaning. This is
probably more my fault than the
bottle’s, as I didn’t really check
to make sure that the tiny
notches were lined up.
Over all, I really like this
product. It’s attractive, does
what the packaging says it can
do, and more. The Fusion Bottle
would make an excellent hostess
gift and would look great on a
display with spirits, drink mixes,
or even fruit or herbs for infusing. For
more information about this product and
other Prodyne products, please visit
www.prodyne.com.
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decorative lighting. This layer is not
required, but adds interest and makes a
room look more pleasing. This is usually
accomplished with pendant lights and
architectural detail lighting such as over
cabinet and tray ceiling lighting.”
The use of layered lighting provides the
atmosphere for the room, depending on
how it is used. Ambient lighting and task
lighting would be used when preparing a
meal, while a small decorative light would
be used to create the mood for a romantic
evening or for navigating the kitchen for
a midnight snack.
The color of lighting is also important.
Proper lighting can enhance the décor of
a room, while the wrong color can wash it
out. The color temperature of lighting is
typically measured in Kelvin. “When you
have a room with warmer colors like
browns or reds, you want a light that is
more yellow, like at 2700 Kelvin. A room
with cooler colors will look better with a
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bluer light, at 3000 Kelvin. The bluer light
makes blacks seem much richer, and slate
will have more definition,” Dross said.
As for the design of the lighting fixtures
themselves, Dross finds that people are
increasingly moving toward an “industrial
chic” trend. “You see more chrome or
brushed nickel fixtures, which allows for
more color in lighting,” said Dross.
He also finds that people are using more
lights, but with less of them being visible—
such as under-cabinet or in-cabinet
lighting—along with one or two accent or
decorative lights.
Energy-efficiency is also a major factor in
lighting choices. “The kitchen is typically
the largest power drain, so it is the best
choice for beginning to make a home more
energy efficient,” Dross said. LED lighting
and fluorescent lighting are two options
in this category.
Dross also noted that track lighting,
while still popular, is on the downturn.
“Track lighting’s popularity is coming
down from a really high place. Much like
stainless steel appliances, the trend is
passing, but is still seems to be popular
with consumers.”
GE LED ACCENT LIGHTING
EDGE COLLECTION
FLAMELESS CANDLES
VIVID WIRELESS WALL SCONCES
From It’s Exciting Lighting™ this
battery powered, wireless wall
sconce accent lights is easy to install.
There are no holes to cut, no wires to
run and most importantly, no
expensive electrical installation costs.
The “Vivid” line of Wireless Wall
sconces feature a high quality look
at a very affordable cost. The sconce
shades are available in a variety of
patterns that emulate stone, granite,
burl wood and other attractive
finishes. This innovative, exclusive and
proprietary wireless accent light is an
ideal lighting solution for the kitchen,
bar, bathroom, hallway or any area
that needs accent lighting. The
product features, long lasting, ecofriendly LEDs that create an attractive
ambiance with warm rich illumination.
Runs on six AA batteries (not
included) with more than 200 hours
on one set of batteries.
Inventures Products
[tel] 800.381.3919
www.itsexcitinglighting.com
Energizer® Edge Collection Flameless
Candles, created with the latest in LED
technology, offer the experience of a
realistic flickering candle. The light
base’s touch controls allow you to easily
turn it on and off with just a touch of
your fingertip giving you ultimate
control over the ambiance in your
home. Made with advanced circuitry,
optics and high-quality LEDs, these
sophisticated lights feature the candle
and holder in one. These 4" or 6" lights
pair contemporary design and
technology with a clean line, white
acrylic shade and matte black base.
The Energizer Flameless Candles have
an automatic four-hour timer. They are
cool to the touch with no open flames,
making this light safe to use around
children and pets. The Edge Collection
lights bring you the warm glow of
candlelight without the hassle of soot
or dripping wax.
Suggested Retail Price: $40-42
These low-profile fixtures are ideal for
use in tray ceilings, underneath desks
and cabinets, within toe kicks and in
other tight spaces where accent
lighting can enhance the feel of the
room and other technology won’t
physically fit. Strips of ultra-thin LED
modules less than half an inch thick
can be cut to a variety of lengths to
fit any need, even around corners.
Each module is equipped with a lens
that diffuses light in an even
distribution pattern without the “dots”
that plagued early LED systems. This
0-10V dimmable LED system is
available in a variety of color
temperatures, and an optional
mounting track allows for even easier
installation and additional angling.
The Tribest Humio Humidifier and Night
Lamp, with aroma oil compartment,
is elegantly designed to offer a
soothing and relaxing ambience of
shaded colors that softly illuminates
and adds style to any room’s décor.
Dispel stress and physical strains
through subtle hints of lavender or
eucalyptus essential oils. With no filters
needed, the Humio helps ease the
symptoms of dry skin, throat, nose and
lips by improving air quality—one room
at a time. Users can breathe easy and
bask in the silence and serenity of the
ultrasonic cool mist as they enhance
the level of comfort at home.
Suggested Retail Price: $99.95
GE Lighting
www.gelighting.com
TribestLife
[tel] 714.879.7150
www.tribestlife.com
HUMIO HUMIDIFIER & NIGHT LAMP
WITH AROMA OIL COMPARTMENT
Energizer
[tel] 800.383.7323
www.energizer.com
SUCK UK SLIDE LIGHT
The Slide Light can be wall mounted
horizontally or vertically to provide
low-level
room
lighting.
With
interchangeable slides, you can
personalize and create any mood with
your own unique photographs. Simply
slide your images into the open end of
the lamp. Made of enameled
aluminum and available in two sizes
2' (13 slides) and 4' (25 slides).
SOAP & PAPER FACTORY SOY CANDLES
Suck UK
www.suck.uk.com
The Soap & Paper Factory
[tel] 845.353.4566
These beautiful, handcrafted candles are pure soy with a cotton wick and burn
seemingly forever at approximately 75 hours. The candles burn clean, creating
a beautiful atmosphere. They are available in green tea, jasmine, gardenia,
geranium, lavender, verbena and Roland Pine. Each candle is wrapped in
exquisite, earth-friendly packaging. Made in the U.S.A.
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Yankee Candle Launches New
Pure Radiance Crackling LumiWick
Softcandlelight.com Opens its Online
Store with Seasonal Candles and More
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the
world’s largest manufacturer of premium
scented candles, has launched the
Pure Radiance™ Crackling LumiWick™,
natural
featuring
wood with their
exclusive LumiWick
to create an extrawide
crackling
flame with a soft,
radiant glow.
Missouri-based Retailer, BEB Enterprises
LLC, today opened its online store of
seasonal candles and more at www
.softcandlelight.com, just in time for
holiday shopping.
When lit, this
new candle form
creates a unique
home atmosphere
for friends and
family with an
ambient crackling
fire
wood
experience. The
Crackling
LumiWick with
etched bark glass,
will be available in
three Pure Radiance fragrances this
holiday season. Pure Radiance,
launched earlier this year, has a modern
design, custom soy wax blend and
innovative LumiWick technology for
a wide flame and consistent burn. The
new holiday fragrances are available
for purchase now at Yankee Candle’s
more
than
550
retail
stores,
www.yankeecandle.com and select
specialty retailers and gift shops.
“The natural wood in the new
Crackling LumiWick creates a sense
of warmth and comfort when lit,
similar to a gathering around a
fireplace with family and friends,” said
Hope Margala Klein, executive vice
president, brand, design and innovation
for The Yankee Candle Company,
Inc. “Our customers love how
the contemporary design
of the Pure Radiance
vase adds a special
touch
to
their
home décor, so
we’re happy to
provide an enhanced
experience with this
new form just in time
for the holidays.”
in stock. Users can submit their email
address to receive automatic updates from
the company, and as a sign of customer
appreciation new customers receive
15 percent off their first order with
www.softcandlelight.com.
Founder and owner of www.softcandle
light.com, Barbara Baltz , said, “We’re happy
to have opened just in time for the months
ahead. Seasonal candles fill homes with
scents of the season, are perfect for
entertaining, and make inexpensive yet
thoughtful gifts for the holidays.”
SoftCandlelight.com’s seasonal candle
section contains candles with popular fall
and winter scents as well as candles
designed for Halloween, Thanksgiving
and Christmas. Softcandlelight.com offers
a full line of candle and fragrance products
outside of seasonal items including
but not limited to: candle lanterns,
tealight and votive holders, flameless
candles, tin and jar candles, oil warmers
and fragrance oils.
New products are continually being added
as inventory changes and new items come
All major credit cards are accepted,
including PayPal, and items purchased can
be shipped anywhere within the United
States. The company advises customers
shopping around the holidays to allow
extra time for shipping and handling.
For more information on BEB Enterprises
LLC and its new online store, visit
www.softcandlelight.com.
VINTAGE MARQUEE LIGHTS
Vintage Marquee Lights bring a
glamorously vintage vibe to retailers
and businesses of every nature with its
line of luminous characters, inspired by
the lights of Broadway and Las Vegas.
With every letter in the alphabet
available, numbers, symbols and even
custom orders, Vintage Marquee Lights
allows plenty of creative freedom for
restaurant and shop owners, designers
and photographers to light up their
business. The dazzling fixtures each
stand two feet tall and shine brilliantly
alone or linked together for more
cohesive themes. Carefully crafted
from rusty metal to make them as
authentic and antique as possible,
Vintage Marquee Lights provide a
beaming
centerpiece
whether
hanging overhead or standing atop
tables and bars. To create a truly oneof-a-kind space, customers may also
contact Vintage Marquee lights for
custom designs, logos and fonts.
Vintage Marquee Lights
www.vintagemarqueelights.com
CATALYTIC FRAGRANCE LAMP
REWINED CANDLES
Rewined Candles are handcrafted
from a repurposed wine bottle. The
fragrances have been carefully
blended to mimic the aromas found in
your favorite varieties of wine. These
candles will be a delight to everyone
on your list, especially the wine lover.
Rewined Candles
www.rewinedcandles.com
The Carine catalytic fragrance lamp
from the Emilie Collection is designed
to clean and purify the air and remove
all offensive house odors, including
tobacco smoke, cooking odors, pet
odors, and mildew, through the process
of catalytic combustion. Wonderful
French home fragrances will bring relief
from stress and create a romantic
ambience with long lasting refreshing
scents. There are 36 lamps of different
designs and colors, as well as 32 French
home fragrances. In addition, there is
also an unscented option, enabling the
user to get rid of all offensive odors
without adding any fragrance. Retailing
at around $42, all lamps are beautifully
presented in a creative and appealing
Provence-style gift box.
Les Provencales Ambiences Inc.
[tel] 877.413.4059
www.lpa-lamps.com
WOODEN BULB
PENDANT/FLOOR LAMP
Create a memorable interior look and
stunning lighting in any room with a
giant wooden “light bulb”. Designed
by Suck UK friend Barend Hemmes, it’s
made of laser cut wood, which leaves
a crisp burned edge that creates a
waffle-like glow. Either hung from the
ceiling or laid on its side on a floor or
table top, the wooden bulb adds
character and light to any room.
Suck UK
www.suck.uk.com
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Candle Voyage Launches
Subscription Box for Artisan Candles
Candle Voyage has launched a new
subscription box via website www
.candlevoyage.com to bring curated, hardto-find artisan scented candles to candle
lovers across America.
“Candle Voyage was born out of a
shopping trip with my wife where, once
again faced with a lack of variety, my wife
had no choice but to settle on the
uninspiring candles that were available. In
an industry dominated by a few large
corporations, it is really hard for small
artisan producers who make awesome
handmade candles with love to get their
candles onto retail store shelves where
passionate candle lovers can easily find
them,” said Peter Madara, who co-founded
the service with wife Maureen Rwodzi.
“Candle Voyage is a win-win for artisan
candle makers and candle lovers. We help
artisan candle makers reach customers they
would never have easily reached, and we
help candle lovers effortlessly discover
unique fragrant candles they would never
have found in store shelves.”
A Candle Voyage Box costs $25 plus
shipping which ranges from $2.95 to $4.95,
and a typical box includes six candles, three
full-size candles and three sample-size.
When asked whether the pricing was not
too steep, Peter pointed out that by getting
a Candle Voyage Box, candle lovers actually
stand to save anywhere from $10 to $15.
Because Candle Voyage was inspired by
lack of accessible variety, each box includes
candles from at least three separate artisan
candle makers. And because artisan candles
are generally not stocked by retailers, it
means a candle lover would have to order
candles online from multiple makers to get
the same level of variety as that offered by
the Candle Voyage Box, and the combined
cost of purchasing the products plus
separate shipping fees charged by each
seller easily reaches $45.
Candle Voyage also encourages artisan
candle makers who desire to have
their candles featured in the Candle
Voyage Box to contact them via
www.candlevoyage.com.
I LOVE ANIMALS LAMP
New for Fall/Winter, the Alessi I Love
Animals lamp comes in the shape of
an oversized sparrow, with a wire
netting frame covered in colorful
stretch fabric. Designed by Pier Paolo
Pitacco, the sparrow is sold with two
covers, one patterned and one white.
The lamp uses LED lights with a rainbow
of colors that can be programmed or
manually changed through a miniature
transformer built into the plug.
Suggested Retail Price: $195
ARTĔL GLASS’
GLACIER COLLECTION
Give in to the human need for
escape, experience and excitement
with Paddywax’s luxurious candles
reminiscent of Paris, the City of Lights.
Fill your home with the scents of
lavender and mimosa as a reminder
of both journeys past and those not
yet undertaken.
The globally renowned producer of
luxury crystal couture, Artĕl, in
partnership with Designer David
Wiseman, is making two new shapes
available in its popular glacier
design. In addition to the double,
old-fashioned glass, bowl and vase
that have been offered since its
introduction in 2006, the glacier
collection now also includes a oneounce vodka glass and a large
vase (13" x 10.8"). The collection is
available in amber, olive, purple and
smoke, as well as in clear crystal.
Wiseman’s designs are known for
being inspired by the subtleties of
nature, and the glacier collection—
featuring irregular facets of polished
glass that evoke craggy ice floes in
an arctic sea—is a quintessential
example of this accomplished artist’s
unique vision. Wiseman’s interior
and product designs have been
featured in the New York Times, the
Los Angeles Times, House & Garden
and Elle Décor.
Paddywax
www.paddywax.com
Artĕl Glass
www.artelglass.com
Alessi
www.alessi.com
WANDERLUST COLLECTION—PARIS
THE CORDLESS
MOTION ACTIVATED LIGHT
Continuing its 164-year history of
offering the Best, the Only and the
Unexpected, Hammacher Schlemmer
introduces The Cordless Motion
Activated Light, an outdoor floodlight
that provides instant illumination without
requiring hardwiring. The battery
powered light sets up anywhere to
illuminate porches, walkways, or
doorways when it detects motion within
25' and across the 100° detection zone.
Six 100,000-hour-rated LEDs produce
glare-free light with broad coverage
using a built-in reflector plate, providing
a wide-angle beam similar to a
floodlight. The Cordless Motion
Activated Light mounts to a wall or
fence with the included bracket and
screws, and it can be tilted and rotated
for a preferred light-projection angle.
The light remains lit for 30 seconds after
no motion is detected, the internal
photocell prevents illumination during
daylight, and it is powered by four C
batteries (not included) that provide
up to 18,000, 30-second illuminations.
SMART CANDLE
FLAMELESS CANDLES
Smart Candle’s full collection of
flameless candles allows for seasonal
decorating without the increased fire
hazard that conventional candles
bring to the home and backyard
area. Smart Candle offers flameless
candles in many sizes, ranging from
small votive candles to large pillars.
Flameless candles are battery
powered and use LED technology to
give the look of being lit. Many of
these candles also come in
rechargeable models, allowing the
consumer to keep them for many
years and maximize savings. Smart
Candle is the leading retailer of
flameless candles and commercial
lighting systems. Since its founding in
2004, over 85 million of the
Minneapolis-based retailer’s flameless
candles have been sold around
the globe.
Smart Candle
[te] 888.768.2635
www.smartcandle.com
Hammacher Schlemmer
[tel] 800.543.3366
www.hammacher.com
HOME WET BAR ULTIMATE
LIGHTED GRILL TONGS
MINERAL-COLORED CANDLES
rareEARTH has created the world’s first
mineral-colored candle. Infused with 100
percent pure essential oils and botanical
extracts, these soy and beeswax
candles are hand-colored with the
same mineral pigments used by the Old
Masters. The candles are made with
GMO-free, U.S. grown soybeans and
domestic beeswax, as well as the finest,
all-natural components.
rareEARTH
[tel] 952.923.1015
www.rareearthnaturals.com
An illuminating idea, the Ultimate
Lighted Grill Tongs from Home Wet Bar
lighted grill tongs make grilling or
barbecuing at night easy as day. These
BBQ grill tongs feature a cleverly
designed removable led flashlight that
lights up food on the grill. They lock
closed for easy storage, are a generous
20" long so grill masters do not burn
their hands, and feature sturdy steel
arms that will not buckle, insulated high
temperature handles with deluxe
contoured grips, and a handy grill
hanging loop. Additionally, the
flashlight removes quickly allowing easy
cleaning in the dishwasher. Tongs are
one of the most important tools a grill
master owns, and with these tongs, he
or she will have the grasp, protection,
and the light needed to get the job
done right!
Home Wet Bar
www.homewetbar.com
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Marketwatch
celebrity chef products
Master Chefs
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of Brand Activation for Calphalon. Master
Chef is shown on the Fox broadcast
network, which has a bigger audience than
the Bravo cable program.
“These shows and product placements in
general are really good for our brand,
especially when you see confident cooks
using Calphalon,” says Meihofer. “In the
Master Chef environment, people are
challenged. There’s a time limit, and they’re
trusting our product to deliver the results
they need.”
The benefits to Calphalon are indirect.
The program creates broad scale awareness
of the Calphalon brand, so that when
consumers see the Calphalon products in
stores, they may be reminded of the good
impression of the products they formed
while watching them used in the hands of
their favorite celebrity chefs. Customers
may then choose the Calphalon products
over similar competing products,
says Meihofer.
Despite the lack of direct benefits,
Calphalon values its association with the
cooking shows and with Symon, who often
uses the Calphalon products in cooking
demonstrations across the country. “We’re
seeing more cooking shows, and channels
like Food Network are showing home
cooks how to make great food at home.
Calphalon is providing the product so
home cooks can create that meal,”
Meihofer says. “We’ve been really pleased
with how our product was represented.”
For Master Chef, Calphalon provides
products across a number of categories,
including cutlery as well as products
from cookware lines and bakeware. “We’ve
gotten really fantastic exposure of
our Calphalon contemporary cutlery,”
Meihofer says.
The program producers ask for specific
products. They review the Calphalon
products, review their plans for challenges
and then give Calphalon a list of what
they would like the company to send over.
After the show, the production company
keeps the equipment, possibly in a prop
closet, where it could end up being used
for something else, such as a different
show. “We’re happy to provide products
and partner with programs that align with
our brand,” Meihofer says.
cooking programs to monitor how well
they are presenting the Calphalon brand,
Meihofer sometimes watches them for
personal pleasure, although she is not a
cooking show fanatic. “They provide
inspiration, but it is the dish itself that I
get inspired about. Like at the holidays, if
they’re making a certain kind of cake, it’s
about the recipe,” she says. “Of course, I
already have the greatest products in the
world to work with. I just use Calphalon!”
When she is not watching television
Over the four years that she has worked
for Calphalon, Meihofer has added many
Calphalon products to the cookware
collection she had before she started
working for the company. “Not only has
my personal collection grown, but also my
confidence in what I create,” she says.
When she is at home in her own kitchen,
she enjoys cooking, but it is really baking
that is her particular pleasure. “I’m one of
those cooks that follows the directions. I
measure things exactly, and I think baking
really lends itself to that,” she says.
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White Coffee Teams Up
with ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ TV series
New York’s White Coffee has acquired the
licensing rights from ITV Studios Global
Entertainment to create Hell’s Kitchen
branded coffee, inspired by ITV Studios
America’s hit competition show hosted by
superstar chef Gordon Ramsay on FOX
Network. The “HK” branded coffee line
includes four rich exclusive blends that
capture the fire and sophistication evoked
by the Hell’s Kitchen TV series, which
has a huge adult audience with a coveted
demographic. Hell’s Kitchen, produced by
ITV Studios America, is in its 10th season
and regularly draws over 6 million viewers
per episode.
Carol Lee, SVP Consumer Products, ITV
Studios Global Entertainment, says,
“We’re excited to be working with such
an established company. White Coffee is
the perfect partner to take the Hell’s
Kitchen brand into the discriminating
coffee market.”
The nationwide distribution of two dark
and two medium HK blends is just
underway. Packaged in 12 oz. white bags
with a fiery border and ubiquitous trident
pitchfork Hell’s Kitchen logo, the coffee
is sold in retail outlets nationwide.
White Coffee labeled the exclusive blends,
“Viennese Roast,” “Three Star,” “Executive
Chef ’s” and “Hell’s Roast.” Each delivers
an elegant dining taste and aroma.
“We had a big challenge to blend
coffees that would meet the exacting
standards established by the ‘Hell’s
Kitchen’ franchise,” says Jonathan White,
Executive Vice President of White
Coffee. “The selection of the finest
Arabica beans, combined with varied
roasting
techniques
produced
a
continuum of brews from the medium
savory Viennese Roast through the
dark and smoky Hell’s Roast. Hell’s
Kitchen’s confidence in White Coffee as
its exclusive partner for the signature
blends is a distinct compliment.”
CAT CORA FRYING PAN BY STARFRIT
The Cat Cora fry pan, which is twice as tough as stainless steel, allows for
searing at high temperatures and deglazing like a superstar chef! The pan
features a special, textured, nonstick surface that makes cooking and clean
up a breeze. Featuring a stainless steel handle with secure grip, the fry pan
is oven safe, even under broilers.
Suggested Retail Price: 8" $32.95, 10" $45.95 and 12" $51.95
PROFESSIONAL
ADVANTAGE VACUUM SEALER
Weston Products has partnered with
Celebrity Chef Michael Symon to
create the “Live to Cook” Professional
Advantage Vacuum Sealer. The
Professional Advantage Vacuum Sealer
is one of the most recent additions to
the “Live to Cook” product line. With a
210 Watt, fan-cooled motor, this
Vacuum Sealer delivers 23" HG vacuum
strength, and is designed to prevent
overheating for consistent, reliable
sealing. This Vacuum Sealer is equipped
to meet any home chef’s needs,
featuring marinate, manual seal and
accessory modes. Its brushed stainless
steel finish makes it an attractive
addition
to
any
counter-top.
Accompanying the Vacuum Sealer is
a line of Professional Advantage
Vacuum Canisters and Vacuum Bags
in attractive retail packaging for a
complete merchandising solution. They
are ideal for quickly marinating fresh
foods and flash pickling.
Suggested Retail Price $199.99
Weston Products
[tel] 800.814.4895
www.westonproducts.com
RACHAEL RAY LASAGNA LUGGER
Celebrated cookbook author, television
personality and philanthropist Rachael
Ray’s extensive kitchenware line just
got a little more complete with the
addition of the Lasagna Lugger, an
insulated tote designed to safely and
easily carry 9" x 13" baking dishes, laden
with lasagna or any other “delish” meal.
Constructed of built-to-last, easy clean
600 denier material and featuring
SuperFoam™ insulation, a ThermaFlect® radiant barrier and an Ultra Safe®
easy clean lining, this carrier is designed
to keep food hot or cold for hours.
Rachael Ray’s Lasagna Lugger features
specially designed carrier handles that
keep the dish flat in the carrier. And an
exterior zippered pocket is the perfect
place to stash silverware, serving utensils
or condiments.
Rachael Ray
[tel] 800.571.6316
www.rachaelraystore.com
Cat Cora
www.catcora.com
MICHELLE B
CAST IRON COOKWARE
‘THE BEAST’ CLEAVER
The newest addition to Chef Guy Fieri’s Knuckle Sandwich Series for Ergo
Chef is “The Beast”—a 6.5" meat cleaver. The knife weighs 1 pound and is
manufactured from German steel. It features a precision-sharp tapered blade
with flame graphics. The handle has a large crisscross crusher on the end for
pulverizing nuts, garlic and the like. A star-shaped hole in the blade makes
the cleaver easy to hang. The knife also includes a red edge guard.
Fagor America, a leader in ultra-efficient
induction cooktops and time-saving
pressure cookers, has added a little more
color to Chef Michelle Bernstein’s
cookware line Michelle B by Fagor. Her
cast iron pieces, which have been
traditionally colored in Blue, Rioja and
Lemon-Lime, are now set to include a
Midnight Blue Oval Dutch Oven.
Michelle’s Cast Iron Cookware Collection
includes a 5-quart Oval Dutch Oven
(pictured), a 4-quart. Chicken Fryer, a
9" x 13" Rectangular Baking Dish and a
set of four .25-quart Mini Dutch Ovens.
Master Cutlery is pleased to announce
the extension of the Top Chef product
line up to 12 SKUs. The new items
include a 5-piece BBQ set with storage
case, 5-piece Santoku block set,
4-piece steak knife set with gift/storage
box, 2-piece carving set, a full 15-piece
block set and new open stock items
that include a 7" Chopper Cleaver a
5" Utility Knife and a 4-piece steak knife
open stock set. All have the original
Top Chef Ice Tempered blades for
better edge retention and sharpness.
Suggested Retail Price:
$199.99 (15-piece full set)
Ergo Chef
[tel] 877.796.0884
www.ergochef.com
Fagor America
[tel] 800.207.0806
www.fagoramerica.com
Master Cutlery
[tel] 888.271.7229
www.mastercutlery.com
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BUYERS GUIDE
Tigrito Cat Bowl
pet products
Harry Barker Helvetica Collection
Your cat will purr with delight at the Tigrito
Cat Bowl, a two-in-one water and food
bowl. Designed by Miriam Mirri, the Tigrito
Cat bowl is made of strong thermoplastic
resin with removable stainless steel bowls
for easy washing and a handle that is
playfully integrated into the design for
easy moving.
Designed in 1957, the Helvetica type font
remains the ultimate emblem of modern
design. It is truly a contemporary classic.
Now, Harry Barker, the global pet product
company, has introduced a new Helvetica
Collection. Harry Barker’s Helvetica
Collection applies the famous font to a wide
variety of products, including bowls, food
canisters, treat tins, beds and play balls.
Alessi
[tel] 212.431.1310
www.alessi.com
Harry Barker
[tel] 800.Hi.Harry
www.harrybarker.com
Mission Tile Dining Station
Heavy-Duty Adjustable Raised Feeder
Bungalow Bob’s Pet Designs embraces the
true spirit of the Arts & Crafts movement by
offering unique, handcrafted, quartersawn
white oak pet products inspired by the A&C
masters. Using authentic methods of joinery
and hand finishing processes, the
company’s products complement antique
A&C furniture and fine reproductions.
Available in varying heights, the popular
Mission Tile Dining Station is remarkably
durable and features a Dard Hunter Rose
Motawi tile in a quartersawn white oak backsplash secured with authentic pinned
through-tenon joinery. Pampering your pet is easy with Bungalow Bob’s comprehensive
line of finely crafted Mission Pet Furniture.
The Platinum Pets Adjustable Raised Feeder
Stand can be raised or lowered for your pet's
most comfortable feeding and drinking
height. This heavy-duty, easy to adjust classic
design is made in the USA by Platinum Pets
using the finest steel and then a powder
coat. With an easy to adjust pull-pin, this
stand is designed to grow with your dog from
puppy to adult. The feeder is available in
three sizes—small, medium and large—and
is available in four different colors. Using the
finest heavy duty powder coating design,
the bowls are easy to clean and are
dishwasher safe. Made in the USA.
Bungalow Bob’s Pet Designs
[tel] 800.432.6029
www.bungalowpet.com
Platinum Pets USA
www.shoppetsrock.com
Owls Collar & Lead
Pink and orange owls are perfect for the
change of season! Lola & Foxy collars are
made with side release contoured buckles
or martingale chains for better control. The
owl collar and lead are also available in
green and purple.
Lola & Foxy
[tel] 714.580.4634
www.lolaandfoxy.com
MyLynxx Dog Collars & Leashes
Durapet Bowls
Durapet® Premium Stainless Steel Bowls by
OurPet's are made of heavy-duty stainless
steel with a permanently molded rubber ring
in the base that prevents sliding and noise.
The bowls are dishwasher safe and the
patented durable ring will not come off.
Durapet offers over 50 cat and dog bowls.
The OurPet's Company
www.ourpets.com
Rachael Ray Nutrish Just 6 Crunchy Dog Treats
Offering some of the most unique,
modern, stylish and durable dog collars
and leashes on the market, MyLynxx
brings unique and unparalleled style,
elegance and beauty to dogs of all
shapes and sizes. From the Athena to the
Zeus designs, MyLynxx’ remarkable,
unique, sleek polished and brushed
stainless steel dog collars and leashes
exude beauty and craftsmanship with
undeniable sophistication for any dog.
MyLynxx’ products utilize strong stainless steel to provide durability, strength, and
unmatched beauty to the industry. Stylish and modern, the MyLynxx dog collars and
leashes are scratch resistant, strong, long lasting, comfortable, stain and weather
resistant. As of September, the full line of MyLynxx products are now available to
wholesalers, retailers and consumers.
Daytime host, best selling author and pet lover Rachael
Ray’s Nutrish line of pet food products now features
super-premium crunchy dog treats: Rachael Ray™
Nutrish Just 6. Nutrish Just 6 crunchy dog treats are
available in beef, chicken and lamb varieties and are
made with only six natural, simple ingredients.
“Everyone knows that I love my dog Isaboo like a
member of the family,” said Ray. “So I stopped feeding
her anything that included ingredients I couldn’t
pronounce and made simplicity king. There's nothing
in Just 6 that you wouldn’t eat yourself.” As is the case
with Rachael Ray Nutrish dog food, Ray’s proceeds
from each sale of Rachael Ray Nutrish Just 6 crunchy
dog treats will be donated to Rachael’s Rescue
(www.rachaelsrescue.org), dedicated to helping animals in need. So, not only are
Nutrish products great for your dog, they are great for countless other dogs as well.
MyLynxx
[tel] 800.500.5969
www.mylynxx.com
Rachael Ray Nutrish
[tel] 800.323.7738
www.nutrishforpets.com
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Holiday Gift Ideas from Lékué
BY LUCAS WITMAN
With the holiday gifting season fast
approaching, many are already seeking out
fun, pint-sized treats to stuff into their
loved one’s Christmas stockings.
Worldwide leader in innovative silicone
cooking and baking products Lékué offers
a number of cool silicone gadgets that
make the perfect stocking stuffers for any
home cook. I recently experimented with
four of these items: the Lékué Citrus
Sprayers, the Lékué Ovo, the Lékué Deco
Pen and the Lékué Kids Pops.
For me, the star among the Lékué products
that I tried was the Citrus Sprayers. Packaged
in sets of two, a larger
one for bigger pieces
of citrus such as
oranges
and
grapefruits, and a
smaller one perfect for
lemons and limes, the
Citrus Sprayers consist
of a tapered hollow
wedge that literally
screws into the fruit,
and a nozzle that
spritzes the juice onto
food or drink. Looking
at this somewhat
bizarre piece of kitchen
equipment, it is
impossible to know
just how well it
actually serves its
purpose. One simply
picks out a juicy piece
of citrus, screws on the
Citrus Sprayer, and the
nozzle releases spray
after spray of fragrant
citrus mist. The Citrus
Sprayer is a perfect gift
for anyone devoted to
healthy living, as it is
an easy way to add a burst of low-calorie
flavor to salads, seafood dishes and beverages.
As someone who can relatively easily bake
up cookies or a pie, but who has somewhat
limited abilities when it comes to
embellishing
them
with
artistic
decorations, I expected the Lékué Deco
Pen to be somewhat of a challenge. A
round silicone pocket fitted with four
interchangeable plastic tips, one fills the
Deco Pen with melted chocolate, and then
uses the tips to embellish or write on baked
goods in delicious edible swirls. Although
I had more success with some of the tips
than others, I generally found the Deco
Pen to be a fun way that nearly anyone
can add decorations to their deserts. And,
an unexpected added bonus, the insulating
silicone material helps keep the chocolate
melted, so it does not harden before you
have emptied the Deco Pen of its contents.
The Lékué Kids Pops are a fun gift for anyone
who enjoys making summertime frozen
deserts for their children. The Kids Pops
consist of two tapered silicone molds. One
has the option of filling the molds with ice
cream and assorted mix-ins to make a tasty
ice cream treat, or fruits and juices to make
a homemade ice pop. The Kids Pops get
placed in the freezer to set up, and a few
hours later you have a quick, simple desert.
The Lékué product I found the most
challenging if perhaps most alluring was
the Ovo. The Lékué Ovo is a silicone mold
designed to cook eggs in interesting
shapes. By placing an egg into the molds,
available in three shapes (a cube, a disk
and a dome), one cooks eggs into these
interesting forms, creating show stopping
brunch creations. In addition, as you are
essentially hard or soft boiling eggs out of
their shells, you have the option of adding
tasty, colorful accoutrements directly into
the egg as it cooks. The Ovo works either
in the microwave or in a gentle water bath.
Unfortunately, after several tries in both
of these devices, I was unable to get my
eggs to come out as perfectly geometrical
as they appear on the packaging. However,
I believe that with a little more practice, I
could eventually achieve the desired shape.
For those interested in learning more about
Lékué and these ideal stocking stuffers, visit
www.lekueusa.com or call 302.326.4805
RAVI FOLDABLE ICE BUCKET
RAVI Solution, maker of modern and
unique wine accessories, is proud to
release the new Foldable Ice Bucket.
Unique and functional, it is designed to
take almost no space, but it’s a fullsized ice bucket. Ice buckets are
cumbersome and take way too much
space in the kitchen. Made of resistant
PVC, it can be folded to fit almost
anywhere or stored flat like a sheet of
paper! Don’t let its small size fool you:
It’s a real ice bucket! Once unfolded,
simply fill it with ice and water to chill
your favorite wine or champagne.
Choose from 4 different colors: red,
gold, blue or clear. It will bring a special
touch to the table! Only the bottom
part of the bag is colored to give it a
special glow. The design and material
were combined to make it as stable as
a standard ice bucket. You can rest
assured that your bottle will be kept
cool and snug! Due to its small size, it
will quickly become the wine lover’s
best friend. Great for boating, a relaxing
afternoon at the beach or in your RV,
where space is limited! The Ravi Ice
Bucket can be purchased folded in a
sleek tin box or flat like a sheet of paper
in a colorful cardboard sleeve.
Suggested Retail Price: $7.95-8.95
BISTRO DOUBLE WALL
ELECTRIC KETTLE
BODUM®, innovator of the e-BODUM®
collection of smart, bold kitchen
electrics, adds the BISTRO Double Wall
Electric Water Kettle to its line of energy
efficient products. Now, coffee and tea
enthusiasts can watch as water boils in
a mere four minutes! Featuring a highly
thermal, transparent double-wall
design, the BISTRO kettle will keep
heated water hot for a much longer
period of time, minimizing energy
needed for reheating the water for later
use. The kettle’s inner layer is made of
heat-resistant glass, ensuring that the
water never comes into contact with
reactive materials that may interfere
with its taste and or purity. To protect
the kettle from scratches and knocks,
the outer layer is composed of highly
durable, clear plastic. In addition, the
BISTRO Double Wall Electric Water Kettle
features a 38 ounce capacity and an
auto shutoff for added safety. Available
in fall 2012, consumer can select
from black, white, red and green
color options.
BODUM
www.bodum.com.
RAVI Solution
www.ravisolution.com
VINAROZ DEEP COLANDER
TAG FOXY FALL WOODEN TRAYS
These wooden trays from the Foxy Fall
Collection designed by tag, feature
rope handles and come in a set of two.
tag
[tel] 773.871.1300
Vinaroz’s collection of stainless steel
cookware
includes
the
deep
colander. It features heavy-gauge
tubular handles and base and comes
in 3-quart or 5-quart sizes. Handwashing is recommended. As with all
of Vinaroz’s stainless steel cookware,
the deep colander is durable and
made of high-quality stainless steel.
Vinaroz
[tel] 323.585.3090
www.vinarozcookware.com
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BIENNE 11-PIECE FONDUE SET
PURELAST MEASURING
SPOONS AND CUPS
Purelast™ gives the basic measuring
spoons and cups a stylish and “green”
makeover with the most natural and
durable advance in plastic alternatives.
Produced from 80 percent natural
materials like rice hull, ground bamboo
and sesame oil, these cooking and
baking essentials are featured in fun
colors to spice up any kitchen. Both
sets come in natural and assorted
colors featuring red, blue, yellow,
natural and green
Suggested Retail Price: $5.99 (Measuring
Spoons), $9.99 (Measuring Cups)
Architec Housewares
www.architecproducts.com
As the leading distributor of highquality meat, cheese and dessert
fondue sets, Swissmar is adding two
new stylish models to its extensive
collection. These versatile pieces can
also be used for one-pot meals such
as chili, hearty soups, Swedish
meatballs, hot nachos and veggie
dips. The traditional hammered finish
design adds a touch of elegance to
both models. The Bienne Fondue Set
is made of 18/8 stainless steel, and
includes a stainless steel splatter
guard, six stainless steel forks and a
stainless steel burner. With a 2.11-quart
capacity, the opening of the pot is
smaller in diameter, which allows the
oil to remain above 350°F without
splattering. The set comes gift boxed.
Swissmar
[tel] 905.764.1121
www.swissmar.com
MÜKITCHEN’S MINIMÜ APRONS
These new MiniMÜ aprons and sets put
play back into the kitchen. Double
delight and surfin’ lizard will delight both
you and your kids. With vibrant patterns
and MÜkitchen’s characteristic highquality and attention to detail, these
aprons will have your little MasterChef
cooking in no time. The double delight
junior fit miniMÜ® apron is 23" x 17" and
is made of 100 percent durable cotton
with rick rack, pom pom trims and cute
front flap pocket. Surfin’ lizard is also a
junior fit, is made of 100 percent durable
cotton with cool character print, a
“kangaroo” hidden pocket and a
metal tool clip.
CamelBak® introduces eddy™ Glass,
the newest addition to its
water bottle collection.
The
glass
bottle
is
constructed from durable
glass manufactured in
France. Like all eddy
bottles,
eddy
Glass
features the one-piece,
spill-proof Bite Valve and
thumb tab making it easy
to grip and sip without
tipping. eddy Glass also
incorporates the larger,
easy-to-clean straw that delivers
improved flow rate, which means more
water with less effort. A shielded vent
valve also helps protect against dirt
and leaks. eddy Glass is available in
four different sleeve colors, including
aqua, purple, lime and charcoal and
is available nationwide.
CamelBak
[tel] 800.767.8725
www.camelbak.com
MÜkitchen
[tel] 866.544.2224
www.mukitchen.com
PRIMULA 3-QUART
SAFE-T WHISTLING TEA KETTLE
The beautifully crafted Primula® 3-quart
Safe-T Whistling Tea Kettle stands out
for its unique design and efficiency. The
classic rounded teapot shape is
updated with a wide base for safe and
fast heating, making this a perfect
addition to today’s busy, yet stylish,
kitchen. This versatile kettle can be used
on electric and ceramic cooktops, as
well as gas ranges. Heat water for
steeping tea or coffee cup-by-cup, or
prepare a larger quantity for a pot of
tea or Chemex or French press coffee
brewing. The kettle is also useful for
mealtime tasks such as making instant
oatmeal, soups or even hot cocoa. The
telltale whistle from the spout alerts the
user when water is boiling. For added
ease and safety, the large, comfortable
stay-cool handle is angled away from
the steam and features an easy trigger
release that opens the spout. Ideally
placed finger ridges add to the ease
of one-handed pouring. The stainless
steel kettle is designed with a wide
mouthed lid that is removable for easy
filling and cleaning. It comes in four
eye-catching colors: red, blue, purple
and polished stainless steel.
Primula Products
[tel] 561.353.3933
www.primulaproducts.com
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Giftware
home decor
BOUCLÉ BY CHILEWICH
Bouclé features a very rich texture that
provides visual interest, without the
pattern being too dominating. The
original concept for the design was the
desire to interpret the luxury of fine
knitwear into a woven textile that was
durable, modern and easy to clean.
Perfect for indoor and outdoor use, the
textiles are available in five colors (salt,
pebble, grey, coffee, ink) and two sizes:
14" x 19" rectangle placemats and a
14" x 72" table runner. Made in USA.
Chilewich | Sultan LLC
[tel] 212.679.9204
www.chilewich.com
ENCINITAS BUTCHER BLOCKS
BY ISLAND BAMBOO
TILONIA HOME TABLE LINENS
BARBARA SHAW GIFTS
TABLE NAPKINS
FUNKYJUNK RECYCLED
BY HIPCYCLE
FunkyJunk Recycled by Hipcycle is a
line of stylish products made from
plastic bags that have been collected
from the streets, fields and landfills of
Cambodia. The bags have been
sanitized, cut into yarn, and crafted
into a full line of products, including
wastebaskets, laundry baskets, place
mats, coasters, storage pots and floor
cushions, which can be used as
ottomans or can be under-stuffed to
make a next generation bean bag
chair. These products are extremely
durable, can be cleaned under the
faucet in the sink and come in a variety
of colors, sizes and styles. The
craftspeople that make these bags are
paid a fair living wage, and the
creation of each product diverts as
many as 200 plastic bags or more from
the dump.
Get ready for the holidays with the tools
your customers need to prepare chef
inspired gastronomical delights. This is
no time to have a flimsy plastic cutting
board buckling under the pressure of
a carefully selected bird or perfectly
cooked prime rib roast. These classic
butcher blocks are handcrafted from
strong, long-lasting bamboo with
recessed handles leveling feet and
deep gravy grooves that catch juices
while resting and carving turkey, ham
or roast. The Encinitas Butcher Block is
available in two sizes: large 23" x 18" x
1¾" and small 18" x 12" x 1½". Island
Bamboo™ has the largest selection of
eco-friendly bamboo kitchenware. Do
not forget to add a few bottles of
Bamboo Renew, a food safe natural
formula of mineral oil, carnauba wax
and beeswax that protects wood
surfaces against stains and cracking.
This add-on sale ensures that your
customers can maintain the luster and
beauty of their bamboo and wood
kitchenware for years to come.
ROOM COPENHAGEN has added new
items to their LEGO® Storage product
line. The small LEGO Storage Heads are
a twist on last year’s boy/girl storage
heads. With an angry face, a pumpkin
head, and a skeleton head, ROOM
COPENHAGEN is planning to distribute
to a wide array of retailers in the United
States and Canada.
Island Bamboo
[tel] 949.492.9921
www.islandbamboo.com
ROOM COPENHAGEN
[tel] 856.904.8259
www.roomcph.com
Hipcycle LLC
[tel] 855.447.2925
www.hipcycle.com
LEGO STORAGE HEADS
Barbara Shaw Gifts creates bold, bright
designs for the Jewish home and family.
Fun patterns and witty sayings grace
useful products in textile, ceramic and
glass; updating tradition with designs
that will make you smile. This set of four
hand-printed and sewn table napkins
features a repeating graphic of fresh
Jaffa oranges that will bring a great
pop of color to any table setting. The
19" x 19" napkins are packaged with a
wide ribbon and gift tag, making them
ready for easy gifting.
Barbara Shaw Gifts
www.barbarashawgifts.com
Tilonia is a US-based, mission-driven
social enterprise helping artisans to
market their products around the world.
Tilonia home table linens are hand block
printed by rural artisans of Rajasthan,
India using natural cotton and lowimpact dyes. Honoring centuries old
traditions, Tilonia home table linens
celebrate the subtleties of craft and the
simplicity of contemporary design. The
tablecloth (60" x 90") and six napkins
(18" x 18") are available in: cranberry
fancy paisley, gold fancy paisley and
plum fancy paisley.
Friends of Tilonia Inc.
[email] shop@tilonia.com
www.tilonia.com
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MOONLIGHT CLOCK
Legnomagia (through their U.S. agent,
Arbiter) presents a new collection
featuring their baby owl mascot
named Henri, who lives in an
imaginary forest inspired by the art of
Henri Rousseau.
Moonlight is a
wall clock in the
shape of a tree
in which Henri is
perched under
the moonlight.
The hours are
indicated
by
copper nails and
silver-colored
metal
hour
hands. On the
top is a glittery
mirror moon. It
is available in
either natural
walnut
or
beech. All of
Legnomagia’s
products are handmade utilizing
sustainably harvested European
hardwoods finished with beeswax or
non-toxic finishes or colors. All
packaging is recycled.
Arbiter
[tel] 314.963.1919
www.arbitercollection.com
AMERICA FEITIAN
HANDCRAFTED GLASS GIFTS
LAMPADE CANDLE HOLDER
The Lampade candleholder functions
as both a tea light lantern and a
tapered candleholder. The holder
includes a lid, a disk to deflect heat, a
lantern and base. Available in black,
taupe, red, cobalt, green, yellow,
turquoise and cream, the Lampade
candleholder is an elegant way to
complement any table setting.
Abbiamo Tutto
[tel] 703.790.0172
www.e-abbiamotutto.com
America FeiTian is the American
division of Liao Yang FeiTian, China’s
largest manufacturer of handcrafted
glass
gifts
and
decorative
accessories. The company has been
distributing glassware in the United
States since 2002. With over 2,000
employees, the factory produces a
wide range of items, including glass
flowers, vases, plates, bowls, candle
holders and glass figurines. All of the
company’s items are proudly blown
by highly skilled craftsmen with years
of glass making experience. Teams
of designers in China, Europe and the
United States scour the markets in a
constant search for the latest trends
and colors, ensuring that FeiTian’s
products will appeal to the most
discerning consumers in home
décor. As a manufacturer, they are
also able to offer products at prices
that reflect an incredible value.
FeiTian also collaborates with other
glass factories in China, allowing
them to address the needs for all
types of glassware products.
America FeiTian
[tel] 909.987.6354
www.aftglassware.com
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
DESIGNER CHEESEBOARDS
LSArts has been working with watercolor
and mixed media artist Linda Altshuler to
develop their new designer cheeseboard
collection. Each piece is a print from a
unique and original painting of hers that
has been adhered to a tempered glass
cheeseboard. Choose from three
collections, a bird series, a flower series
and a wine bottle shape series, all full of
vibrant, lively color and excitement. Linda
Altshuler divides her time painting
between Asheville, North Carolina and
sunny South Florida. She began her flower
series 14 years ago when she first spent
a summer in North Carolina. Drawn to
the beauty of the landscape, the colors
and the peacefulness, she was inspired
to paint the flowers that are now featured
on the cheeseboards: pansies, roses, and
sunflowers. “I’m so inspired there,” says
Altshuler. “Quiet, beautiful, I produce my
best work in North Carolina.” Each
designer serving set is wrapped in
cellophane and accompanied by a
beaded spreader. The new cheeseboard
collection makes a wonderful hostess,
housewarming or thank you gift. Choose
from the latest designer collection and
view upcoming artist releases at LSArts:
“Giving the gift of art.”
LSArts, Inc.
[tel] 877.929.1414
www.lsarts.com
JOY STEMBER CANDLESTICKS
This pair of candlesticks would be a
great addition to any home. They are
fabricated from pewter and brass and
come with two sets of brass inserts:
one for standard sized Shabbat
candles and one set for traditional
tapered candles. The texture is
embossed using a rolling mill. Other
textures are available to accent any
home décor or table setting.
Add a touch of culture to the kitchen
space with Measuryoshka. This is true
kitchen “eye candy” that adds vibrant
color and fun––no need to hide it in a
cluttered drawer. Traditional, handpainted designs in four color variations,
and packaged in a beautiful gift box,
it is the perfect gift even for the cook
that has everything.
Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio
[tel] 215.885.2930
www.joystember.com
Kitchenista Corp.
[tel] 305.400.4992
www.ekitchenista.com
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Upcoming Events
Trade Show Buzz
A MONTHLY UPDATE ON THE GOINGS-ON AT INDUSTRY-RELATED SHOWS
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
Hollywood mogul Peter Guber hit the
Number One spot on the “New York
Times” bestseller list last year with his
“Tell to Win,” which is about how and
why a good story helps him sell important
ideas to potential partners. He includes in
the book some memorable stories about
times when he lost important sales because
he forgot to tell the right story to someone
who needed to hear it.
Peter Guber is, of course, not the only one
who recognizes the importance of having
a good story when you’re trying to
sell something. In McKinney, Texas,
Kitchenwares on the Square owner Karen
Chandler knows that customers come to
her store instead of buying from a website
because her store is the place where they
can hear about her experiences with the
products they’re buying. Read more about
her and her shop in the Retailer Profile
feature in this issue.
A good story is such a powerful sales tool
that you should be working on ways to
use storytelling more effectively. That takes
some planning. If you’re not sure how
you’re going to turn your buying trip into
tales for the telling, start by taking a tip
from every professional writer I know and
buy a notebook to take with you
everywhere. These days, your smartphone
counts as a notebook if you’re comfortable
using it to record reminders. Then don’t
forget to use it as you visit the shows. Take
notes. The funny observation you heard
from a local cabbie, the riveting tale about
the jeweler you met in his booth in the
exhibit hall, your story about the surprising
sauce you sampled—you think at the time
that you’ll never forget them, but if you
don’t write them down, they’ll vanish from
ADVERTISER INDEX
America FeiTian...................................................21
Bannex International Inc ......................................4
Full Circle ..............................................................19
Handy Home Products.......................................19
Hewlett Manufacturing......................................22
Highwave Inc ..........................................................9
IHA ...........................................................................3
It’s Exciting Lighting ...........................................24
KitchenHappy ......................................................19
Parrish Cake ..........................................................15
Prodyne ..................................................................20
Tribest Corporation...............................................8
Vita Craft...............................................................10
Wilshire Industries.................................................5
Wüsthof..................................................................19
your memory as if they never happened.
The trade shows at which you buy the
products you sell in your stores are natural
habitat for stories. AmericasMart in
Atlanta has gone to particular effort for
this January’s show to become a fertile
environment for stories that will help you
sell the products you’ll find there. In the
Holiday & Floral Market, vendors have
gotten together and invited their craftsmen
suppliers to demonstrate their Old World
skills. The glassblowers, the weavers and
the carvers will be there to show visiting
retailers what goes into the products they
make and why handmade artistry is worth
its price.
In the AmericasMart Gourmet &
Housewares Market, held at the same time
as the Holiday & Floral Market, a lineup of all-star chefs will be demonstrating.
Among others, James Farmer of James
Farmer Designs will be presenting “Sip
and Savor Entertaining.” Rebecca Lange
of “Southern Living” magazine is
presenting “Around the Southern Table,”
Adam Richman of “Man vs. Food” will be
presenting “In the Kitchen with Adam
Richman,” and Chef Helen Chen will
present “Simply Super Sushi.”
AmericasMart Executive Director of
Marketing Communications Tammy Trout
says that AmericasMart planned all of this
to make the January 2013 Market the
“ultimate retail buying and networking
opportunity.” She noted that, “People like
the experience of watching somebody do
it and then tasting it. This teaches our
buyers ways to showcase the products in
their stores so they can sell it.”
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“It’s just more fun if they get to go to a
live demonstration and then do some
sampling,” she added.
Of course, Atlanta isn’t the only place you
can go next January to bag stories to bring
home. At the Winter Fancy Food Show
in San Francisco, you can attend an
education session titled “Brand Storytelling
with Pinterest & Social Media.” In this
session, Speaker Blake Landau, Founder
of www.ArtemisStrategies.com, will discuss
how you can use social tools to increase
your following. “The key is to share your
story using only the most relevant tools in
a way that makes sense for your individual
brand,” he says. If your need is less for
instruction on the tools of storytelling than
for inspiration and ideas, consider taking
the bus tour of San Francisco specialty
retailers that’s offered as another of the
Winter Fancy Food Show education
sessions. Guides Lisa Rogovin of Edible
Excursions and Carrie Sullivan of Mise
en Place Consulting will be leading a
behind-the-scenes tour of the city’s most
popular specialty food markets to see “how
they succeed in this competitive, valuedriven economic climate.”
The New York International Gift Fair will
once again be hosting Artisan Resource
in January. This new show debuted at the
August NYIGF and offers access to the
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products of artisan enterprises from around
the world. And considering the range of
vendors you can see at Javits Convention
Center and the cultural opportunities
available in New York City, it would be
harder to go and come home without a
story to tell than to gather ideas you can
share afterwards.
Use your smartphone to snap pictures
when you’re out and about in the city, but
put your camera away before you enter the
exhibit halls and display spaces. Almost
all trade shows have rules prohibiting
photography on the show floor. If you
want a photo of a product you see in a
booth, just ask the vendor how you can
get one. Unless they need to be concerned
about piracy, most vendors would rather
provide you with a high-quality
professional photograph to post on your
Pinterest board than rely on the impression
of their products conveyed by a poorlylighted snapshot.
Once you’re back home, make it a point
to review your notes and look at your
photos and start telling yourself the stories
you want to keep. Then tell your friends
and your customers. Teach them through
your stories that what you’re selling isn’t a
commodity they can buy just anywhere—
it’s the stuff of legend.
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11,617
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94
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0
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1,231
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