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VOLUME 17, NUMBER 9
H O U S E WA R E S A N D TA B L E T O P M A R K E T S
SEPTEMBER 2011
Cookbooks Target
Niches To Fit Consumers’
Wide-Ranging Interests
by Joanne Friedrick
If there is a cuisine, a chef or a diet that is
making headlines, then there is likely a
cookbook available or in the works. There is,
however, still a niche for the generalist cookbook
that was the prevalent style in decades past,
but even that has taken on a modern sensibility
so it will appeal to today’s cooks.
With so many recipes available online at no
cost to the consumer, the challenge for cookbook
publishers is to create books that are relevant to
the cooking public, said Adam Salomone,
Associate Publisher for Harvard Common Press
(HCP) in Boston.
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2012 Home Textile
Trends Go Organic with
Color, Sustainability,
Fair Trade
by Theresa Grant
Muted greens like sage, moss and olive, warm
earth tones in soft yellows, golds, oranges and
reds, and blues ranging from sky tones to deep
navy are making their way into interior
landscapes as designers debut their home
accessories for 2012. And, while gray and
brown are the new black, black itself continues
to hold strong as an accent color.
Many companies are incorporating sustainability
factors into their textile production, seeking
Fair Trade credentials and stepping up their
commitment to providing living wages to
workers in third world countries through
organizations such as India’s Self Employed
Women’s Association (SEWA), which helps
lift women out of poverty while allowing them
to simultaneously work part time and care for
their families.
Mitali Seth and her longtime design partner,
Lovisa Shegill, whose careers in textiles span
more than a decade, knew they wanted to “help
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Kmart, Ramsay Team Up on Kitchen Collection
in working with Kmart, I can guarantee
each product is being offered at an
accessible price.”
Kmart has become the exclusive retailer
for the new Gordon Ramsay Everyday
kitchen collection. Ramsay, a Michelinstarred chef who has parlayed a fiery
personality and culinary prowess into fame
as a TV star, entrepreneur and restaurateur,
is debuting the line in Kmart stores in
fall. The line includes cookware,
dinnerware, cooking utensils and small
kitchen appliances.
Ramsay was born in Scotland, but raised in
England, where he earned a university
degree in hotel management. His first
wholly owned restaurant, Gordon Ramsay,
established in London in 1998, was awarded
three Michelin stars within three years of
its launch. Since then Ramsay and his
team launched some of London’s most
high-profile restaurants, including Gordon
Ramsay at Claridge’s, Petrus and the Savoy
Grill, and more recently maze and maze
Grill, Plane Food at Heathrow T5, York
& Albany and the Narrow in Limehouse.
In 2003 Gordon launched his first
international restaurant, Verre, in the Dubai
Hilton Creek Hotel. Gordon Ramsay
Holdings is now involved in a number of
restaurants in New York, Los Angeles,
Tokyo, Dublin, Doha, Paris, Tuscany,
Sardinia and Melbourne.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with
Gordon Ramsay on the Everyday line,
allowing us to offer Kmart customers
kitchen products made to his exacting
standards as a professional chef,” said John
Goodman, Executive Vice President of
Apparel and Home for Sears Holdings.
“Anyone who has watched (Ramsay) in
action knows that he’ll accept nothing
less than the best, which is exactly the
caliber of home products we want to offer
our customers.”
Ramsay, who first made a name for
himself in the United States on the
culinary competition show Hell’s Kitchen
and as the MasterChef judge with a
take-no-prisoners style of critique, chose
to collaborate with Kmart to help at-home
cooks acquire the right tools to make a
home-cooked meal.
“Cooking is my passion,” said Ramsay. “It’s
great to be able to provide quality products
to everyone, from the novice to the
advanced. Many of my fans have been
seeking advice for some time on how to
help transform their home cooking into
more of a fine-dining experience. By
developing this collection, I can make
the right tools available to them and,
Ramsay has also published a number of
books including his autobiography,
Humble Pie, which became a bestseller.
His most recent cookbooks, Ramsay’s
Best Menus and Christmas with Gordon,
were published by Quadrille in September
and November 2010, respectively.
Fox Run
Craftsmen
Becomes
Fox Run Brands
With nine brands serving all classes of
trade, Fox Run Craftsmen has rebranded
itself as Fox Run Brands to better identify
the company and reflect its mission.
The name change, which became effective in
late July, reflects the company’s expansion in
the past five years from a single brand
business to a multi-brand one. “It is also the
culmination of 40-plus years of housewares
distribution experience combined with several
successful entrepreneurs brands brought to
market to fill a niche,” explained Sean
Leonard, President. “This powerful platform
has been well received by our retail partners,
making us a leading multi-brand distribution
solution. As we continue to enhance our
product solutions for the housewares market,
we are also expanding the platform to solve
process issues in supply chain and fulfillment,”
he said.
New resources available to retailers include
national sales managers, independent sales reps
and an in-house sales team. Fox Run Brands
is based in Ivyland, Pa., and also operates
distribution facilities in Toronto and Shanghai.
The business began as a cookie cutter
manufacturer but has grown to include more
than 3,000 products. Its brands include
Ironwood Gourmet, KitchenArt, Nantucket
Seafood, Guy Fieri, Outset, Kingsford,
Doughmakers and Fun Run Culinary Tools.
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Jasper + Black Acquires Mayfair Lane,
Relaunches Product
Jasper + Black, a Minneapolis-based
distributor of design-driven giftware,
recently acquired Mayfair Lane, an
Indianapolis manufacturer of products that
stick to stainless steel, glass, tile and other
smooth, nonporous surfaces.
As part of the purchase, Jasper + Black
has relaunched Mayfair Lane’s products
under the Lulalu brand, including the
new 360° Click Clip, a reusable message
and photo holder. The clip can adhere
to just about any surface, including
stainless steel appliances, and when clicked
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to open holds notes, pictures and more.
The 2" 360° Click Clip is available in
12 colors.
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“I’m excited by Jasper + Black’s acquisition
of Mayfair Lane,” said Sue Russell, CEO
and Founder of Mayfair Lane. “I admire
the vision Jasper + Black has for Mayfair
Lane and know this is a great step forward
for both companies.”
ON THE COVER
Jasper + Black began shipping the new
Lulalu 360° Click Clip, which is made in
the United States, in July.
Cooks Corner hosts Food Network Star for Demo, Meal
Cooks Corner, a kitchenware store in Green
Bay, Wis., was host to “Food Network Star”
Season 7 finalist Jyll Everman.
Spectators
watched
as
Everman
demonstrated three dishes she prepared
on the Food Network’s reality TV series.
She also delighted fans afterwards by
signing Food Network Star recipe cards,
taking pictures with them and discussing
episodes of the show.
Customers of Cooks Corner also took part
in a chance to win a four-course meal for
10 presented by Everman. Winners John
and Char Dunlap of Green Bay, along with
eight of their friends, enjoyed a culinary
experience tailored just for them. Everman
prepared Spicy Shrimp and Parmesan
Grits, Panzanella Salad with Champagne
Vinaigrette, Garlic Roasted Chicken with
Sweet Corn Succotash and White
Chocolate and Summer Berry Bread. The
meal was a reunion, of sorts, as John
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Dunlap was Everman’s math teacher at
Green Bay Southwest High School.
“Jyll was such great fun to have at the
store,” said Pete Burback, owner of Cooks
Corner. “She is so down to earth and has
a contagious personality. She has a lot of
talent, energy and enthusiasm for cooking.
It was great to get to know her and her
husband Tommy, her
relatives, friends, and fans
of the show that came to
see her.”
Everman, one of the
finalists from the 15
competitors on this year’s
Food
Network
Star,
attended the Epicurean
School of Culinary Arts
and has worked in several
high-end restaurants in
various roles. A private
chef for six years, she is the
owner of Jyllicious Bites, a catering
company devoted to gourmet finger foods.
She also teaches monthly cooking classes
throughout Southern California.
Cooks Corner is a 23,000-square-foot
kitchenware products store. The store is
also home to the gourmet Fudge Shoppe
and an in-store outlet center.
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PRODYNE
Spice Tower Carousel
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www.prodyne.com
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FRIELING USA
Zenker Ring Mold Creations
[tel] 800.827.2582
www.frieling.com
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VINAROZ COOKWARE
Coated Cast Aluminum Cookware
[tel] 323.585.3090
www.vinarozcookware.com
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JOSEPH JOSEPH
Stretch
[tel] 516.248.1575
www.josephjoseph.com
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EPIC PRODUCTS
Epic Cheese Server
[tel] 800.548.9791
www.epicproductsinc.com
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ALESSI
Anna Gong Folding Cake Stand
[tel] 212.431.1310
www.alessi.com
LINDEN SWEDEN
Click&Clean Garlic Press X
[tel] 952.465.0052
www.lindensweden.com
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Greetings from the New York International Gift Fair! The opening day for most of the exhibit halls was
greeted by rain, but that hasn’t dampened the spirits of the tens of thousands of vendors and buyers who are
here to try to figure out what will be the hottest items on the market during this next holiday season.
PUBLISHER
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Among those bidding for the buyers’ attention are Talisman Designs, which has announced the addition of three new lines of beechwood
utensils with laser art etched permanently into the wood, and Wilshire Industries, which has brought an exciting line of Island
Bamboo cutting boards. There’s a lot of talk about the resurging popularity of wood here at the show, and particularly about wood
from sustainably managed forests. Bamboo plantations are said to reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing more carbon dioxide and
producing more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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Among the other vendors discussing environmental consciousness is BottlesUp, which is showcasing reusable glass water bottles
that blend the beauty and recyclability of glass with the absence of toxins that can leach into liquids from some plastic bottles.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Yasmine Brown
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As we noticed at the International Home + Housewares Show earlier this year, bright colors are definitely back in the kitchen and
dining rooms, and we’re seeing that here also. Mastrad’s here with a glowing line of silicone kitchen utensils in vibrant colors to
coordinate with every kitchen color scheme from the Jane Jetson modern to the June Cleaver retro. Lindén Sweden’s display is equally
colorful, with vibrant cutting boards, tumblers and stemware and a line of spice grinders that’s strong enough to grind flax seeds
with a mechanism that’s guaranteed for 25 years.
TRAFFIC MANAGER
Selene Pinuelas
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For the bedroom and the living room, the emphasis here at the gift fair is on the cozy and comfortable in warm earth tones and
natural fabrics. Malpaca, for instance, is showing 100 percent natural sleeping pillows filled with U.S. alpaca fiber and covered with
organic viscose bamboo fabric.
There’s so much to see here that we’re going to be busy enjoying and writing about it all until the very end of the show. We know
that if you couldn’t be here, you’re still going to want to wallow in the experience, so expect to see full coverage of the show in our
next issue of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review.
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For Christmas cookie baking, she would often turn to the cookbooks put out by the local gas and electric companies, which were
used to promote use of kitchen appliances powered by the different energy suppliers. One of my all-time favorite cookies comes
from the gas company’s booklet and I still make a batch every Christmas.
Of course, as I grew older, I started compiling my own collection of cookbooks: several tomes by Julia Child, autographed copies
from some of the chefs who have also developed specialty food or kitchenware lines, and 30 or more church, Junior League and
regional cookbooks that I have picked during my travels.
I also have several editions of the Betty Crocker cookbook, along with my mom’s old Settlement Cookbook, Fannie Farmer and
others that fall into the generalist genre. Then there are the ethnic ones and books devoted to specific topics such as low-calorie,
quick-and-easy, soups and stews and baking.
With all the books I’ve acquired over the years, I find it difficult to think that there are some folks who would prefer to turn to the
computer or an eReader to get their recipes, rather than from the pages of a book. In writing about cookbooks for this issue, I was
pleased to hear that even though publishers are addressing the eBook trend, they aren’t abandoning print.
With the demise of Borders and the general decline in independent bookstores, it may be up to the kitchenware retailing industry
to bring the printed cookbook to the public. With so many interesting titles in the works and new cuisines to explore, it shouldn’t
be difficult to find books that are just right for your store and your clientele.
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A Southern Season Sold to Investment Funds
A Southern Season, a specialty food and
kitchenware retailer in Chapel Hill, N.C.,
was sold Aug. 1 to TC Capital Fund.
TC Capital, headed by Clay Hamner,
invested a significant amount of growth
capital into the company. TC Capital Fund
is a joint venture between two Chapel Hill
investment funds—Carrboro Capital Corp.
and Tryon Capital Ventures LLC. The
founders of Carrboro Capital are Hamner,
Betty Kenan and Phil Phillips and the
founders of Tryon Capital are Pete Coker
and Peter Reichard.
“A core part of our mission has always been
local ownership and operation,” said A
Southern Season Founder Michael Barefoot.
“That will not change. Ownership remains
local in this new corporate structure…we will
now be positioned to grow to the next level.
“For most of A Southern Season’s history,”
added Barefoot, “Clay has been a loyal
customer and supporter of the philosophy
and values of what we’re all about. As the
company experienced the economic
downturn in early 2009, like other
businesses did, Hamner initiated discussions
about helping the company grow.
“We have stayed in close communication
since, and finally, all the pieces came
together. His long-respected local profile
along with the other local investors was
definitely a key part of our decision. They
absolutely relate to this Chapel Hill
institution on a very personal level and share
our commitment to keeping A Southern
Season something very, very special.”
A Southern Season began as an 800-squarefoot storefront in December 1975 with
Barefoot as its lone employee. In the 35-plus
years since, the customer service-focused
business, specializing in both North
Carolina-produced and international culinary
specialty foods, has grown to its current
60,000-square-foot emporium in University
Mall and now has more than 300 employees.
In addition to the Chapel Hill store, it boasts
a national catalog and e-commerce business,
a steady schedule of celebrity chefs in its
cooking school, and the Weathervane
restaurant. The store was recently ranked
among America’s 25 Best Independent Stores
in a book by George Whalin.
“A Southern Season is a part of the fiber of
Chapel Hill. It is also a well-established
brand with loyal customers from throughout
North Carolina and beyond,” said Hamner.
“I have believed in this brand and vision for
as long as I have been in Chapel Hill, and
have watched the company grow from a oneman operation to a large retail store with
great products and services, and a great
management and employee team. I always
enjoy being in the store and that is coming
from a person who hates to shop.
“We are pleased to join forces with the A
Southern Season team and help the
company continue to build upon its core
tenants of educating about food and
creating a one-of-a kind, entertaining
shopping experience that exceeds
customers’ expectations. We will re-invest
significantly to grow the business,
including enhancing the retail shopping
experience, expanding existing product
lines and bringing in new products to
surprise and delight our customers, as well
as expanding and enhancing our online
shopping experience.”
in the business, along with longtime
partners Tim Manale and Briggs Wesche.
Regarding the impact on his personal
future plans, Barefoot adds, “This is the
first step in a slow transition away from
work. After 36 years, I think that it’s about
time. I will be fully engaged at A Southern
Season for the next five years, after which
I plan to reduce my involvement to pursue
other challenges and interests which I have
not been able to do as I was growing A
Southern Season.”
Barefoot will continue to play an active role
In addition, the company is pleased to
bring Larry Shaw on board as President.
Shaw, an experienced executive and Chapel
Hill resident, has worked with strong retail
brands such as The Vermont Country Store
and Nordstrom over the past 20 years.
“With the addition of Shaw to the strong
management team, and following the
vision of the company’s founder, we are
very pleased to join this great group of
managers and store employees” added
Tryon Capital’s Coker.
“I am looking forward to joining this great
local institution,” said Shaw, “and our A
Southern Season team encourages all locals
and visitors to come to the store and check
out the exciting changes.”
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are very well merchandised and they are
exciting stores to go into. We don’t find
stores like Sur La Table in Europe. You
typically don’t seem to find stores just
focused on gourmet kitchenware.
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by Joanne Friedrick
Richard Joseph and his twin brother,
Antony, are the team behind the creation
of Joseph Joseph, a high-design
kitchenware brand with headquarters in
London. Recently Richard Joseph spoke
with Kitchenware News about the
company, which was named Tool and
Gadgets Vendor of the Year by the Seattlebased specialty retail chain Sur La Table.
Joseph Joseph was also ranked 28th in the
prestigious 2011 International
Track 100, The Sunday
Times’ annual listing of
Britain’s private companies
with the fastest-growing
international sales, measured
over a two-year period.
Q: How did Joseph Joseph
come about?
A: It was started in 2003 by
me and my twin brother, Antony. We
didn’t necessarily have a love of cooking,
but we did have a love of product design.
Richard Joseph
Managing Director for Joseph Joseph
We designed a number of products for the
household, one of the first ones being a
super-hygienic glass cutting board. From
there, we gave shoppers a range of
kitchenware products. It was a very ontrend area of the home to get involved in
for three reasons: the theme of celebrity
chefs; the recession, which has more people
cooking at home; and the fact that the
kitchen is becoming a more central
entertaining space.
Q: What is your
design philosophy
and how are we
seeing that played
out in your products?
A: About four years
ago, we really tried to
understand our design
philosophy, and came up with three
ideals that are applied to every product.
First, it has to be functional, useful and
practical. Second, we try to make it colorful
and fun; and third, it has to be well
packaged so it can be given as a gift,
whether the gift is for someone else or for
yourself.
Q: As an international brand, how do
you address the needs and tastes of
your different constituencies?
A: We are currently selling our products in
69 countries. This year, the U.S. market
will become our largest market worldwide.
When doing business in so many countries,
we like to think globally but also react
locally. The United States
and Japan are our two
biggest markets, but they
are very different in terms of
which products work and
so we have to make some
changes. Our large square
colander sells very well in
the United States, but the
small size of that same
square colander sells better
in Japan.
Q: Your company was recently recognized
by Sur La Table: What does that mean
for your brand?
A: Being honored by Sur La Table was a
huge plus for us and a huge recognition.
We are still a relatively small brand in the
U.S. market, but we have invested heavily
in the United States with a U.S. office and
American employees. We did that because
we want to offer a high level of customer
service in the United States. To be
recognized by Sur La Table is very
important to us. The Sur La Table stores
Q: Most people have few go-to items in
their kitchen: What are yours?
A: I’m definitely a keen cook, but mostly
I love to entertain and cook en mass. I do
use a lot of Joseph Joseph products because
we find it’s a great way to test what will
work. One of our biggest ranges is our
chopping boards, and its great to have a
good range to work with. So I like to have
a great, multipurpose, well-made chopping
board on hand. In fact, I think it’s essential
to have four or five. And then the other
basics are a square colander that fits easily
in the sink and a couple of great knives. I
also like to use our new Elevate utensils.
They really seem to sum up our company
and how we design products. They are very
simple, but functional. They’re not over
complicated, but they do
the job.
you’re
not
Q:When
working, what would we
find you doing?
A: I’m an avid skier. I’m
happy to work through the
summer and save up time
so I can head to the
mountains in the winter. I’m also building
a new house and trying to incorporate that
Joseph Joseph design.
Q: What is
Joseph Joseph?
the
next
step
for
A: We still feel we have a long way to go
in the kitchen, so there are lots of products
we can still design. But we are definitely
exploring other areas of the home as well.
Because we are about problem-solving
product design, it can take us into other
areas. We’re still focused on kitchenware,
but we have some other ideas; I just can’t
talk about them yet.
Bodum Wins Australian
Trademark Infringement Suit
Bodum®, manufacturer of the original
Chambord French Press Coffee Maker,
won an Australian trademark infringement
suit that protects the design of its
iconic French press. Joining the ranks of
products like the world-famous Coca-Cola
bottle, the distinctive shape and
features of the Chambord French
press are now protected against
copies in Australia.
The court’s decision in the case of
Peter Bodum AS v. DKSH
Australia Ltd. is one of the first of
its kind in Australia and a great
milestone for Bodum, as the
company protects its intellectual
property worldwide.
Thomas Perez, President of Bodum
USA, Inc. said, “We are thrilled that
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our company has won such a significant
court case in Australia. The Chambord is
the original French Press and we are proud
that its distinctive shape is considered to
be in the same category as the Coca-Cola
bottle. This case has set the precedent for
us and will help us to further protect
and distinguish our designs and
products from cheap knock-offs
and imitations.”
In August, an Australia
appeals court ruled
that DKSH Australia
Ltd., a unit of importerexporter DKSH Group,
broke the Trade Practices
Act by importing and selling
a copy of the Bodum
Chambord, overturning a
trial judge’s decision.
product review
by Theresa Grant
Bella Tavola Creme Brulee Torch
During my years as a restaurant reviewer,
the successful execution of creme brulee
often was the final note in determining an
establishment’s overall quality. If it was on
the menu (or the special of the day), creme
brulee was part of our review. My review
partner and I liked our creme brulee
unadulterated, with perhaps a drizzle of
berry sauce, a sprig of mint, and an
adorning berry or two. The desire to tinker
with perfection always puzzled us—why
would anyone want to make a s’mores
version of creme brulee?
I wouldn’t say I’m a veteran creme brulee
chef, but I have my own standby recipe
(from The Silver Palate Cookbook), so
I was delighted when The Alison
Group’s Wall Lenk division presented
its Bella Tavola Deluxe Creme Brulee Kit
for review.
The kit contains a flame-adjustable
culinary torch with a childproof locking
device, a 1.5-ounce canister of butane fuel,
four ceramic ramekins, a recipe and torch
fueling instructions.
My first challenge was filling the butanefueled torch. The instructions looked
intimidating but, in fact, it was remarkably
simple to load the butane. The butane
canister provided with the set “latched”
easily to the valve on the underside of the
torch, and with the light application of
pressure, the fueling began. The
instructions said to keep fueling until the
fuel started to spray—not something I was
comfortable with. The grip of the torch
became colder as it filled, so I estimated
it to be full and ceased the operation before
any evidence of overflow.
I used the provided recipe for six servings,
which was puzzling in light of the four
provided ramekins. However, because I
would be torching the dish at the office
(and sharing the result with the staff ), I
opted to use a 10" ceramic quiche dish,
instead. I generally prefer a less eggy
version of the classic dish—this recipe
called for nine egg yolks to four cups of
cream. I also used 1 teaspoon of vanilla
instead of a vanilla bean.
The texture of the bain-marie-baked creme
brulee was wonderfully smooth and creamy.
I let it cool to room temperature, refrigerated
overnight, and transported it to the office in
the morning. Office duties required me to
let it sit a little too long at room temperature,
so I stashed it in the freezer for about
15 minutes before adding the sugar for
caramelizing and turning on the flame.
I began the process with the flame
set to the torch’s highest setting, but
as I proceeded, the caramelized sugar
was a little darker than I prefer. So
I adjusted the lever to about halfway
and continued. I estimate it took a
The Bella Tavola Torch
good 10 minutes to caramelize the
delivers a consistent flam
e.
Photo by Tara Neal
top of the 10" dish, so I did give my
“torch hand” a couple of rest breaks
temperature, I like the custard chilled
along the way. Of course, using ramekins
beneath the caramel crust. If I hadn’t had
would require a much simpler and faster
process. Operating the torch was easy and, staffers checking in every 30 seconds, I’d
have stuck the finished dish in the fridge
as one of our administrators commented,
to set back up. For those looking to have
“Not scary at all!”
a bit of entertainment at the table, though,
torching chilled, individual ramekins
The smell of carmelized sugar brought
many people to the kitchen to investigate, wouldn’t take long enough for the custard
to get warm.
and the end result was a beautiful, golden
caramel crust.
Overall, I think the Bella Tavola Deluxe
Creme Brulee Kit makes a wonderful
The end product, divided into 12 tasting
gift, especially for someone who might be
portions, garnered rave reviews, especially
a bit intimidated about making such a
among those who’d never tried creme
classic dish. The kit and instructions
brulee before. The one, less-than-fabulous
provide everything necessary for even a
comment was that the custard itself was
too warm, the cause of which is debatable. novice to confidently deliver a showstopping dessert.
It may have been because I started with the
dish too warm, the length of time it took
The Bella Tavola Deluxe Creme Brulee
to caramelize the larger dish, or perhaps
Kit retails for $37.99. The Culinary Torch,
the caramelization process itself, on a such
a shallow dish, heated the custard beneath. Model No. 2070, is available separately
for $29.99.
While some didn’t have any issue with the
Hearthware Files Lawsuit Over Possible
Copyright, Trademark Infringement
confused consumers into thinking that the
Super Wave is part of Hearthware’s
NuWave line. Consumers have called us
with their complaints about the Super Wave
and expressed actual confusion,” he said.
infringement, false association/designation
of origin, false advertising, unfair
competition and deceptive trade practices.
First introduced in the United States in
2002, the NuWave Pro Infrared Oven® is
a patented energy-efficient countertop oven
that combines conduction, convection and
infrared heat. Hearthware invests millions
per year in TV exposure to support direct
and retail sales and was named the No. 1
infomercial in the housewares industry in
2010 by Jordan Whitney. More than 2
million NuWave Ovens have been sold.
Hearthware Inc., the Libertyville, Ill.based maker of the NuWave® Oven, has
filed a federal lawsuit against E. Mishan
& Sons Inc. over its sale of The Sharper
Image Super Wave Oven.
Filed on Aug. 2 in Chicago’s Northern
District of Illinois, the complaint alleges
violation of federal and state laws including
copyright infringement, trademark
“The NuWave Oven is an extremely
successful and popular brand and we will
not tolerate trademark or copyright
infringements,” said Lewis T. Steadman Jr.,
General Counsel for Hearthware. “It is
apparent that E. Mishan & Sons Inc. has
Gourmet Giveaway at NYIGF’s Gourmet Housewares Show
Thanks to all of the contributors and
participants in Kitchenware News &
Housewares Review and Gourmet News
Gourmet Giveaway buyers’ promotion
at the New York International Gift
Fair. Buyers at the show entered a
drawing to win a package of products
contributed by Gourmet Housewares
Show exhibitors. Entry forms were
distributed at the registration area, and
the drawing was held on Thursday,
Aug. 18. Winners were notified by mail.
( We’ll announce the winners in our
October issue.)
Participants and their contributions, each
valued at a minimum of $50, included:
Fire Wire/Inno-Labs,
two
Bottles
Up, two Drink Flair, two Fire Wire, a
Beef Marinating Kit and a Garlic
Marinating Kit
Hannah’s Delights, Gourmet cookies
and candies
Hutzler Co./Gourmac, Pro-Line Onion
Saver, Pro-Line Tomato Saver, Pro-Line
Lemon Saver, Pro-Line Lime Saver, ProLine Garlic Saver, Egg Scramblers (white
and brown), Frozen Diamonds Ice Tray
and Berry Box
Phildelphia Museum of Art, Owl Oil
and Vinegar Set
Recipe Relish, two Recipe Nests
Tea Beyond, a Juliet Blooming
Tea Set, including one teapot
and two teacups with saucers
and one Tea Beyond Blooming
Tea Assorted Collection.
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retailer profile
by Joanne Friedrick
Sierra Trading Post
It’s a fact of doing business that suppliers
will have excess inventory from time to
time. But if the company wants to maintain
the integrity of its brands, it may be leery
of certain closeout or discount models.
That’s where retailer Sierra Trading Post
comes in.
Sierra Trading, which has been in business
for 25 years, specializing in selling excess
stock and closeouts for high-end
manufacturers while maintaining the high
standards associated with the brands.
Jeremiah
Mackmiller,
General
Merchandise Manager for Cheyenne,
Wyo.-based Sierra Trading, said the
founder of the company recognized a niche
for a retailer to sell quality closeouts. The
company’s roots are as a catalog retailer, but
in its lifespan it has expanded to the
Internet, which now accounts for about
80 percent of sales, and to four bricksand-mortar stores in Nevada, Wyoming
and Idaho. But the stores, said Mackmiller,
account for just 5 percent of sales.
Sierra Trading still mails about 30 million
catalogs each year, he says, and home
and gift is the focus of one of the six
major themes. Others are dedicated to
special deals, men’s and women’s wear and
core products.
The first home catalog came out in 2007
and coincided with the company’s desire to
expand in the kitchenware, home and gift
areas. “We’ve always concentrated on the
finest brands in the world,” explained
Mackmiller. When vendors have
overstocks, he said, “we find we are often
their first choice in moving excess
inventory because we do it without getting
their full-priced retailers upset.”
The company has carried some
kitchenware items for about 10 years, said
Mackmiller, but it was in 2007 that they
hired Heather Jahnke as the Home and
Gift Buyer.
In seeking products for the home category,
Jahnke said, “We go after those better-tier
brands. We target those companies that
are concerned about maintaining their
brand integrity.”
A quick scan of Sierra Trading Post’s
website shows those brands include
Wusthof, Signature Housewares, Bialetti,
Calphalon, Sagaform, tag, Bodum, Leifheit
and others.
“The number of Latin-Americans in the
United States now tops 50 million,
with buying power estimated at $1 trillion.
The proverbial melting pot is bubbling
over with arroz con pollo,” said Manny
Gaunaurd, President of Imusa. “The
IMUSA chefs who created these recipes
specialize in cross-cultural cooking, a
hybrid of familiar ingredients melded with
the bold flavors of Latin cuisine.”
Available this fall, with 64 easy-to-follow
recipes created by some of the best Latin
chefs in America, “Latin Flavors” in
America” will take home cooks on a journey
beyond typical tortilla-based specialties like
enchiladas, tacos and tamales.
Featured chefs are food TV Star and
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With the increased emphasis on home and
gift, Mackmiller says sales in that area
have taken off for Sierra Trading. Sales for
the category were up about 27 percent last
year, he said, and home and gift is on pace
for a 35 percent increase this year.
Sierra Trading is mailing four home and
gift catalogs this year, said Jahnke, and
each catalog features about 400 items.
“Kitchenware is a big area of growth in our
home area,” he said, adding that they have
only scratched the surface in terms of
product lines.
To find vendors with which to work,
Jahnke attends several trade shows each
year. Unlike most buyers who are looking
at new merchandise for their stores or
websites, Jahnke is focused on establishing
relationships with vendors.
Because of the unique, closeout and
excess inventory niche, Mackmiller said
competition isn’t traditional kitchenware stores but rather some of the online
sites. But even those are geared to a
different demographic.
“Heather has done a great job that way,”
said Mackmiller. “Companies are thrilled
to find they have another option for getting
rid of their excess inventory.” And once one
company is on board, he said, it often
happens that they spread the word to
other manufacturers who then seek out
Sierra Trading.
“Some of the flash sales sites are our
competition, but they have a more urban
appeal,” he explained. Historically, Sierra
Trading has targeted affluent, rural
customers. “Our customer is collegeeducated with an income of $100,000,”
said Mackmiller, and represent rural
counties with small populations.
IMUSA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Month With New Cookbook
IMUSA, a leading cookware brand with
deep roots in Latin America and the United
States, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
(Sept. 15 to Oct. 15) with the debut of a
new cookbook, “Latin Flavors in America.”
As part of its mission to maintain
a brand’s high standards,
Mackmiller said Sierra Trading
does its own photography of each
item and crafts the descriptions for
online and catalog presentations.
Cookbook Author George Duran, a native
of Venezuela and author of “Take This
Dish and Twist It;” Elsie Ramos, a finalist
on Gordon Ramsey’s “Hell’s Kitchen,” and
author of “Elsie’s Turkey Tacos and Arroz
con Pollo;” and Ana Quincoces, who is
of Cuban descent and has authored
two successful cookbooks: “Cuban Chicks
Can Cook,” and “Sabor! A Passion for
Cuban Cuisine.”
Gaunaurd suggests these essential cooking
items to start stocking a Latin-style cocina
or kitchen: A caldero, which is the Latin
every-pot ideal for cooking rice, meats and
sauce; lemon and lime squeezers; a
molcajete, which is an authentic Latin
mortar and pestle made of volcanic stone;
and a pressure cooker.
IMUSA, based in Miami, offers hundreds
of globally inspired, affordable products
in the gadget, cookware, appliances,
cleaning, food storage, espresso and
specialty categories.
M’STONE2 COOKWARE
Mauviel’s M’stone2 is a nonstick
cookware collection lined with ceramic.
Made in France, this modern design
and patented technology combines
great cooking performance with an
environmentally friendly, nonstick
coating for healthy, low-fat cooking and
easy clean up. The 3mm- to 4mm-thick
anodized aluminum cookware heats
up quickly and evenly, offering uniform
distribution of heat through the entire
body of the pans. An integrated
induction bottom allows cooks to use
the cookware on gas, electric, halogen,
and induction stovetops. The
cookware is lightweight for
easy handling and lifting.
The pans are broiler and
dishwasher safe.The interior
of the cookware is coated,
in France, with a grey
anthracite ceramic that
is both chemical free
and scratch and
abrasion resistant.
The cookware is
available with a
choice of lids: a
polished stainless
steel lid or a
contemporary,
glass lid. The M’stone2
As Sierra Trading has moved away from
catalog sales and into more Internet business,
the role of customer service has also changed,
said Mackmiller. Customer service reps who
were mostly order takers in the past now have
to become product experts as they interact
with customers. Sierra Trading provides reps
for online chats and also has someone who
will respond in real time to questions posed
on the company’s Facebook page.
“We try to be there for them,” he said,
adding that the company also offers
warranties that go beyond what the
manufacturer provides, adding an extra
level of confidence for buyers who are
investing in closeout merchandise.
Looking to the future, Mackmiller said
kitchenware is a major investment area for
Sierra Trading. “We see home and kitchen
as the fastest-growing area where we will
be investing,” he said. That means buying
more products to increase the breadth of
the catalog and online inventory.
collection is composed of 15 pots
and pans ranging from fry pans to
stock-pots. The five-piece set with
a handsome wood crate includes a
1.9-quart saucepan, a 3.2-quart sauté
pan, a 9.5" fry pan and two lids.
Suggested Retail Price: $400 for the set
Mauviel USA
[tel] 302.326.4803
www.mauvielusa.com
K ITCHENWARE NEWS
H o u s e w,a r e s R e v i e w
S E RV I N G K I T C H E N WA R E
VOLUME 17, NUMBER 9
H O U S E WA R E S A N D TA B L E T O P M A R K E T S
SEPTEMBER 2011
holiday
gift guide
holiday gift guide
FUSIONBRANDS TASTINGCRADLES
Impress guests like never before with
the tastingcradle™ from Fusionbrands®.
Party snacks, aperitivi, hors d'oeuvres,
appetizers, amuse-bouche, fingerfoods—call them whatever you like
and serve them in style. With these pintsized serving spoons, the tastingcradle
is not only alluring but functional,
keeping guests' hands clean, and
keeping the event a mess-free
environment. Designed with a built-in
toothpick holder, the tastingcradle
AMERICAN FEITIAN GLASS
America FeiTian (AFT) 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. AFT produces a wide range of
items, including glass flowers, vases,
plates, bowls, candleholders and glass
figurines. All of the company’s items
are proudly blown by highly skilled
craftsmen with years of glass-making
experience. Roosters are extremely
popular now in housewares tabletop.
This lovely bowl is completely hand
blown and fused with colorful
barnyard hues. It provides the perfect
place for napkins, sweeteners, utensils
or other kitchen-related items.
Suggested Retail Price: $29.95
American FeiTian
[tel] 858.675.2000
www.aft-c.com
provides an easy way for guests to pick
up and enjoy any small bites served.
Even though these little gems are
perfect for the ever-so-popular deviled
egg, they have much more potential.
From mini meatballs, shrimp, and
stuffed-mushrooms to sushi, caviar, and
dumplings—the options are limitless, so
get creative. 'Tis the season for holiday
parties, and what better way to serve
up holiday treats than with some
festively colored tastingcradles?
Arrange tastingcradles any way, on
any serving dish to create a sleek
presentation for all the holiday
entertaining. Add to a wintery
wonderland with a white tastingcradle
set of six or match a holiday color
scheme with a tastingcradle set of six
in red and gold shades.
Suggested Retail Price: $6 wintery white,
$7 red and gold
EVRIHOLDER’S NEW
CAMPBELL’S SOUP’N SALAD
as a guide. After filling and covering
the soup container with its lid, simply
insert and click it into place in the salad
container. Close both latches to secure
and you are ready to go.
The Campbell’s® Soup’N Salad™ is a
convenient and practical way to take
meals to work, school or anywhere on
the go. This portable container is the
quintessential all-in-one lunch or meal
solution for today’s consumers. The
Campbell’s Soup’N Salad™ container
is dishwasher and microwave safe and
made from BPA-free, food-safe plastics.
The leak-proof soup container holds
1 cup (8 ounces or 0.23 liters)
while the salad container holds
5 cups (40 ounces or 1.1 liters).
Use is easy: To fill the soup cup,
separate the cup from the
container and remove the
lid using the cup “fill line”
fusionbrands
[tel] 877.279.2002
www.fusionbrands.com
Evriholder Products
[tel] 800.975.0335
www.evriholder.com
holiday gift guide
VITACLAY SMART MULTICOOKER
Voted “Gadget of the Month: Our
Favorite Mutitasker”by Shape magazine
in April, the VitaClay® Smart Multicooker
combines a slow cooker and a rice
cooker into one appliance for delicious,
healthy meals. What makes VitaClay
unlike other cookers is its traditional,
unglazed, natural clay pot insert. Dating
back to ancient times, the clay pot
infuses and intensifies flavors while the
airtight, dual lids prevent evaporation
so foods cook faster and stay warm
longer. Foods simmer in its own natural
juices, sealing in flavor and retaining
essential vitamins and minerals without
chemicals,aluminum or lead contacting
food. Pre-programmed functions deliver
perfect meals every with just a push of
a button. Prepare fresh and
savory meals in a snap,
ready to serve as soon as
you get home. Meats
come out juicy and tender.
Vegetables retain their
texture. Thai curry
chicken, coq au vin,
lasagna, pot roast
and baby back ribs
are ready in 40 to 90
minutes, or last-minute items
like kids' favorite mac and cheese and
hot spinach dip are ready in as few as
30 minutes.VitaClay also cooks white or
brown rice, sticky rice, sushi rice and
savory dishes like mushroom pilaf or
quinoa. Program the delay timer the
night before, and the VitaClay chef will
prepare all-natural breakfast oatmeal
to deliver a meal hot and ready upon
waking. Enjoy naturally flavorful dishes
without heavy fats, salts or seasonings.
Make baby foods with fresh fruit and
vegetables packed with nutrients.
VitaClay makes it easy for busy people
to eat natural, unprocessed foods that
taste great.
Essenergy Inc.
[tel] 877.877.9121
www.vitaclaychef.com
CHEF PALS THERMOMETERS
Chef Pals™ meat thermometers/alarms
are a new innovation from Admetior.
This new series of meat thermometers
combines functionality with novelty to
create the next “must have,” fun-to-use
kitchen tool. Not only is this new kitchen
gadget cute as can be, it’s also really
easy to use and accurate. Simply place
the steel probe into the center of the
meat, extend the heat-resistant cable
outside of the oven or pan, and place
the alarm unit on the kitchen counter
or on the front of the oven with its
included magnetic feet. Then, leave
the rest of the cooking up to the Chef
Pals thermometer. Once the meat
has reached the proper internal
temperature (designated by USDA) the
alarm will sound and the red LED light
will flash. The alarm is different for every
meat type.The cow moos, the pig oinks,
the turkey gobbles, and so on.The Chef
Pals series is a perfect fit for any home
cooking situation. No matter what meat
you are cooking, there’s a Chef Pals
thermometer there to make sure the
meal comes out just right. They also
make a great gift.
Parasia International Ltd.
[tel] 763.267.7900
www.parasia-international.com
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FIRE WIRE
FLEXIBLE GRILLING SKEWERS
Food moves seamlessly from marinade,
to the grill, to the plate thanks to the
flexible, stainless steel design that allows
the griller to marinate food after it has
been loaded on the skewer. Simply
place the Fire Wire® skewers, already
loaded with an assortment of meat and
vegetables, into a favorite marinade in
a baggie or a bowl. Excess space won’t
be required in the cooler or refrigerator
and users won’t have to handle the
food after it’s been marinated.Take the
Fire Wire straight from the marinade to
the grill. By putting the skewer tip outside
the grill, no tools are required to turn or
remove the skewers.The unique stainless
steel design won’t conduct heat, so the
tips left outside the grill will remain the
ambient temperature.Any griller knows
the problems with the short bamboo
skewers—having to soak them so they
don’t burn, but they end up catching
on fire anyway. And if you switch to
metal-plated skewers, a chemical
reaction occurs with the contact of the
marinade leaving a metallic taste on
the food. Measuring 31" in length, Fire
Wire can hold about twice as much
food as a standard straight skewer.
Stainless steel will not react with
marinades and won’t burn like bamboo
skewers. Fire Wire is dishwasher safe and
has a lifetime guarantee.
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99-14.99
Fire Wire
[tel] 800.372.9860
www.firewiregrilling.com
MARINEX SQUARE BOWLS
WITH VENTED LIDS
Marinex® square, fully tempered glass
storage bowls feature bisphenol A-free
(BPA free) color plastic lids that are
vented. There is no need to lift a corner
or take the lid off when heating up
leftovers.With these lids, users simply pull
up the tab at the top of the lid for
ventilation.Plus, these products offer the
ultimate in durability and convenience.
They can go from the refrigerator or
freezer to the microwave and to the
dishwasher. Marinex square bowls with
vented lids are available in several
sizes, as well as a 10-piece gift set with
white lids. Additional Marinex products
include clear borosilicate bakeware
classics and premium products, such
as roasters in many different sizes with
and without glass lids, molds, casseroles,
specialty servers and more. Marinex
fully tempered glass tableware and
storage collections include canisters
with BPA-free color plastic lids in heights
for convenient storage as well as sizes
for on-the-go sizes complete with a
durable, easy-to-grip handle lid with
drink spout. The new, eco-friendly, fully
tempered Marinex Botanic tableware
collection is entirely made of 100
percent recyclable glass and includes
a salad bowl, dessert cup, dinner plate,
dessert plate, deep plate and glasses.
Lancaster Colony
[tel] 800.292.7260
www.lccpinc.com
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ISLAND BAMBOO UTENSILS
Rainbow Wood Silicone Utensils are a
great gift that will add a splash of color
and casual luxury to today’s kitchen.
The dark red silicone head is a perfect
complement to the elegantly curved
solid rainbow wood handle with
convenient hang hole for storage and
display. The tools include a brush, bowl
scraper, scraper, spoon, corner spoon,
angled spatula, spoonula and small
spoonula. Island Bamboo™ is known for
having the largest selection of ecofriendly bamboo kitchenware. Through
continued innovation the line has grown
to include non-toxic silicone and now
lightweight and durable rainbow wood.
To create this richly colored rainbow of
wood that will not fade, we stain and
laminate individual layers of white birch
with the same adhesive that has proven
safe and effective on other Island
Bamboo™ products. The silicone is
removable, dishwasher safe, will not
FRANMARA ICE BAG
COLLAPSIBLE WINE COOLER
This amazing bag, also available in
champagne size, has been a top seller
in France and has now arrived in
America. The Ice Bag is perfect for
parties, picnics and restaurant service.
The Ice Bag works amazingly well for
chilling bottles, and it folds down for
easy storage. Just add ice and water,
insert bottle and you are ready to go.
for wine measures 9-5/8" high by 4-5/8"
wide by 4". It is available in clear, pink,
purple, red or blue. The larger size
available for champagne, measures
9-5/8" high by 6" wide by 5.5".
Franmara
[tel] 800.423.5855
www.franmara.com
BELLA TAVOLA KITCHEN TORCH
The Wall Lenk Bella Tavola Kitchen Torch
(BT2310 ) is a small, lightweight device
with a 2400-degree, high output blue
flame. This easy-to-use, butanepowered torch has seven different
amazing features. The torch comes
with an automatic ignition, a childresistant safety lever, a continuous-use
absorb flavors or odor and is heat
resistant to 450°. Sold under Island
Bamboo’s HUE Bamboo brand, the
complete Rainbow Wood Collection
includes four cutting boards, six kitchen
utensils and eight silicone utensils with
designs that are a first in kitchenware.
Suggested Retail Price: $8
Wilshire Industries LLC
[tel] 949.492.9921
www.islandbamboo.com
locking mechanism, an adjustable blue
flame control lever, an ergonomic grip
and a refillable butane reservoir. It also
has a wide, non-tip base for safety. This
compact tool is ideal for preparing
creme brulee, roasting peppers,
melting cheese, browning meringues,
caramelizing sugars and much more.
This torch can do it all. The Kitchen
Torch is part of the Bella Tavola line, a
butane-powered culinary tool line by
the Wall Lenk Corp. The Bella Tavola line
is the only complete program that
includes butane. It’s the perfect gift to
give to friends who love to cook and
dazzle while entertaining.
The Alison Group
[tel] 257.527.4186
www.bellatavolatools.com
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FISSLER BLUE POINT
PRESSURE PAN SET
Grill, sear, fry, sauté, braise, and
pressure cook with the Blue Point
Pressure Pan Set. The extra-large,
4.2-quart skillet is equipped with the
Novogrill frying surface for low-oil
grilling, searing and frying. The energysaving CookStar all-stove base
distributes heat perfectly while
guaranteeing the Pressure Pan will lie
flat on any cooking surface for the life
of the pan, and works on any cooking
surface, even induction. The Pressure
Pan comes with a pressure lid, glass lid
and stainless-steel steamer basket for
maximum versatility. With all of Fissler’s
VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY
GRANTON EDGE SANTOKU KNIFE
The Granton Edge Santoku Knife
with slip-resistant Fibrox handle is
an extremely versatile, every-day
14
use knife. This all-purpose 7" kitchen
tool carries a lifetime warranty against
defects in materials and workmanship and retains maximum sharpness
even through prolonged use. The
systems
including
the
safety
Euromatic safety valve, the Pressure
Pan is completely silent and releases
absolutely no steam under pressure,
keeping kitchens cool and reducing
the amount of cooking liquid
required. The Pressure Pan is incredibly
easy to clean and is completely
dishwasher safe with no disassembly
required for daily cleaning. All Fissler
cookware is made in Germany with a
lifetime warranty.
Fissler USA
[tel] 888.347.7537
www.fisslerusa.com
high carbon stainless steel blade
is ice tempered to sustain sharpness
longer and the Granton edge
prevents food from sticking to the
blade. The sanitary Swiss Classic
Fibrox handle is textured to provide
maximum grip and comfort and
is NSF certified. Hand-washing is
recommended. Available at Sur
la Table.
Victorinox Swiss Army
[tel] 800.243.0852
www.surlatable.com
HUROM SLOW JUICER
The original Hurom Slow Juicer created
a big buzz at this year’s NYIGF show
with its revolutionary technology that
has never been seen before.Attendees
had to see it to believe it, because
it truly is like no other juicer on the
market. Consumers can enjoy more
antioxidants, better flavor and freshness
without the common problems of
heating, foaming, loss of nutrients or
separation. The Slow Juicer is the only
juicer that lets consumers make soy milk,
wheatgrass juice, almond milk, and
even tofu in addition to the standard
juices and sauces. The original,
patented Slow Juicer stands apart from
conventional juice extractors with its
many unique features. It is practically
silent with its quiet, slow-rotating
induction motor. It has all of the
performance of a masticating, singleauger juicer, but with much less space
requirement and weight than typical
juicers. The Slow Juicer utilizes the Low
Speed Technology System method,
which has been shown to preserve
more nutrients and minerals and
minimizes the noise by squeezing slowly
rather than grinding the foods with fast
speed. The Hurom Slow Juicer provides
dual stage juicing because the juice is
extracted through the first crushing
stage and again in the second pressing
stage before the pulp is ejected,
resulting in more juice and extra dry
pulp. It also uses a mere 150 watts of
energy, compared to the typical 1500
watts for other juicers, making it the
most energy-efficient juice extractor on
the market.The juicer’s auger and screw
are made from the strongest GE Ultem
material, which is eight times stronger
than conventional plastic. Furthermore,
its self-cleaning feature allows for
continuous juicing and hassle-free care.
It is the most economical juicer on the
market that allows users to get the
maximum amount of juice with a
minimum amount of food. The motor
comes with a strong 10-year warranty.
See the Hurom difference for yourself by
watching the demo video at
www.slowjuicer.com.
Sugested Retail Price: $359
Roland Products Inc.
[tel] 800.321.2226
www.slowjuicer.com
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MAX BURTON
DELUXE INDUCTION COOKTOP
This cooktop is a high-powered,
1800W model with a sleek stainless
steel tabletop design. It features 10
power settings from 500W to 1800W or
10 temperature settings from 140° to
450°, which means it provides a broad
range of cooking options. Cooking
time can be controlled automatically
with the 180-minute timer. With this
cooktop, induction-rated cookware
MINI-CONDIMENT
BEECHWOOD SPOON
The new line of Get Real™ beechwood
utensils by Talisman Designs includes a
mixing spoon, slotted spoon, corner
spoon, turner, salad set and the ever-socute, 3.5" mini-condiment spoon. Use
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the mini-spoon as a jam, mustard,
salt/spice or condiment spoon. Or tie
the spoon to a jam jar. It’s great at point
of purchase. These durable utensils are
made from solid beechwood grown in
a responsibly managed forest. Get Real
beechwood utensils won’t impart odors
or harmful chemicals. In fact, users can
just throw them into the fireplace when
they are done with them. They come in
three designs: Nature, Pop-Art and
Phrases. The design is permanently
etched and will not fade or wear off.
Treat them like any other fine wood for
a long-lasting and great-looking utensil.
Suggested Retail Price:
Mini Spoon, $2.99
Talisman Designs
[tel] 855.546.7995
www.talismandesigns.com
is required because of the magnetic
interface needed between the stove
and the cookware. The Induction
Interface Disk is an accessory that
allows users to use cookware that is
not induction rated. The disk has an
8" stainless steel accessory that is
placed between the induction
cooktop and the cookware to
achieve the required interface. The
combination of these two items allows
formerly inappropriate cookware
PILLIVUYT PILLENIUM® MILLENIUM
The challenge put forth to the Pillivuyt
factory was to create a porcelain
ceramic that, while retaining its strength
properties, allowed for thinner, more
innovative table and bakeware designs.
It was a “challenge” that the master
chemists of Pillivuyt have been rising to
for more than 200 years. Welcome to
the age of Pillenium®, a clay mix that’s
even more resistant to thermal and
mechanical shocks than items made
such as copper, glass and aluminum
to be used with the Induction
Cooktop, saving the user hundreds of
dollars to replace cookware. All items
are available separately or in as an
Induction Set.
cooktop $119.99; disk $49; set $165.
Aervoe Industries Inc.
[tel] 800.227.0196
www.aervoe.com
with the “classical” clay mixes. And,
because of its great versatility, products
made from this porcelain are providing
an exciting new pallet for home and
restaurant chefs alike. A case in point is
Pillivuyt’s all new, fluted Patisserie line—
five exciting bakers that include a
brioche, a deep cake baker, muffin
molds and a large and individual tart
pan. Made with the new Pillenium
porcelain compound Patisserie boasts
all the same great properties as all
Pillivuyt products—freezer to oven,
microwaveable, and grillable—and the
creations it inspires make a beautiful
addition to anyone’s table.
Suggested Retail Price: $15-55
Pillivuyt USA
[tel] 952.938.1672
www.pillivuytusa.com
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CUCINAPRO
MOUNTABLE CHEESE GRATER
ZAK DESIGNS' FAMILY SERVE BOWLS
AND HAPPY AND CHEEKY SPOONS
This counter-mountable grater comes
with a smooth, white powder-coated
aluminum body and two interchangeable drums made from durable and
attractive stainless steel. Simply insert
the drum inside of the machine, turn
the handle bar, and grate away. The
strong suction mount keeps the unit
steady on table or countertop.The
grater includes two drum sizes: a fine
drum for hard cheeses, nuts and
chocolate and a coarse drum for soft
cheeses and vegetables.
SCI presents its 6-piece wine set. This kit
is perfect for the wine connoisseur. It
comes in a rosewood gift box and
includes a wine thermometer, foil knife,
corkscrew, bottle stopper, wine collar
and a wine pourer.All of the items in this
set are stainless steel.
Ever since they were introduced, Zak
Designs’ Happy and Cheeky stir spoons
have been adding a touch of fun to
kitchens around the world. This year, Zak
is launching its new Family Bowls line of
serveware. The bowls all feature fun
colors and unique embossed faces on
the outside to coordinate with their
respective sizes.The 9",3-quart Dad Bowl
is available in red or kiwi,the 7.5",2-quart
Mom Bowl is available in kiwi or orange
and the 5", 1.5-quart Baby Bowl comes
in blue or yellow. Zak is also releasing
miniature versions of the popular Happy
and Cheeky spoons.These 8" spoons are
available in a variety of colors and are
perfect for coffee and tea, condiments
or a variety of other small jobs. Both the
serve bowls and spoons are made from
durable melamine, so they’re ideal for
either the kitchen or any outdoor
entertaining. Used separately, they
become fun conversation pieces. Used
together, they create a family of smiles
for any occasion.
Dad $11.99; Mom $8.99;
Baby $6.50; Spoons $3.99 each
SCI Scandicrafts
[tel] 800.966.5489
www.scandicrafts.com
Zak Designs
[tel] 800.331.1089
www.zak.com
CucinaPro
[tel] 216.342.1415
www.cucinapro.com
SCI SCANDICRAFTS
6-PIECE WINE SET
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FRANMARA WINE BOTTLE-SHAPED
BAMBOO CUTTING BOARDS
VITA CRAFT WAHAUS COLLECTION
CORE BAMBOO SLICING TOOLS
Slice, dice, cut and chop favorite foods
like never before. This unique line of
slicing tools is made from 100 percent
organically grown bamboo. Sharp as
most conventional blades, but more
stylish and unique in material and
design, these slicers are perfect for all
types of food preparation. Slice loaves
of bread, prepare meats and fish, dice
vegetables and fruits and slice cheese
with this collection of bamboo slicers
and dicers. A great organic touch to
any utensil collection, these bamboo
slicers have eye appeal and are
functional, too. Start a trend by using
these interesting bamboo slicers and
friends and family will envious.
The Wahaus Collection by Vita Craft
is a true gem. This six-piece set of
cookware is not only beautiful and
classic, but also versatile. The stainless
steel deep chef set can go from
range top to table top in minutes.
The Wahaus Collection is made up
of a set of three, deep chef pans: an
8" deep chef, a 10" deep chef and a
13" deep chef. The series comes with
stainless steel covers with optional
stainless steel knobs and flame
guards. Glass covers are also
available. The Wahaus Collection
features waterless, greaseless cooking
and carries a true Vita Craft lifetime
warranty. This fine cookware is made
in the United States.
Vita Craft
[tel] 913.631.6265
www.vitacraft.com
Core Bamboo
[tel] 646.845.6000
www.corebamboo.com
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These
beautifully
handcrafted
bamboo cheese boards are designed
in the shape of a wine bottles and
include a leather strap. They are
“environmental green” bamboo,
which is harder than maple. They can
be used for cutting or even hung on
the wall. We can laser them with your
logo to make them even more
special. They are available in three
sizes: Small (13" by 4" by 5/8"), Medium
(17.5" by 5-5/8" by 5/8"), and Large
(22" by 7-1/8" by 5/8").
OUTSET LEATHER GRILL APRON
Grab life by the grills and keep the grill
master clean and safe with this durable
leather grill apron.This grilling accessory
features a durable, brown suede
exterior with a flame-retardant lining to
protect clothes from splatters and hot
grease. This will be the last grill apron
customers will have to buy. One size fits
all with the adjustable neck strap. The
apron ties around the waist and has
two deep front pockets that are ready
to store all the tools, condiments and
accessories needed.
Franmara
[tel] 800.423.5855
www.franmara.com
Fox Run Brands
[tel] 800.372.0700
www.foxrunbrands.com
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WÜSTHOF CLASSIC
7-PIECE BLOCK SET
VINAROZ VICENZA
12-PIECE STAINLESS COOKWARE
Stainless steel pans are often chosen by
professional chefs because they have
many advantages: They are are
durable and won't chip, rust or stain;
are non-porous and naturally resistant
to bacteria; and do not react with
acidic foods.These durable, high-quality
stainless steel pans are suitable for all
cooktops, have a three-ply base and
fully encapsulated steel disk for even
heat distribution and a high-quality
mirror polish on both interior and exterior.
The 12-piece set comes with a 2-quart
saucepan, 2-quart, 3-quart, 4-quart
and 6.5-quart casseroles, and a 3.2quart fry pan, each with its own vented
glass lid. Vinaroz uses top-notch
materials with years of experience to
produce high-quality cookware.
Vinaroz Cookware
[tel] 323.585.3090
www.vinarozcookware.com
Wüsthof’s best-selling Classic 7-Piece
Block Set is a perennial favorite among
serious cooks gearing up to entertain for
the fall holiday season, and a
welcomed gift that will be cherished
and used with enjoyment for years to
come. The precision-forged, full-tang
Classic collection now features
Wusthof’s patent-pending Precision
Technology
(PEtec),
an
Edge
advancement in blade craftsmanship
that increases sharpness by 20
percent.Additionally, Classic knives now
maintain their edge twice as long. The
highly practical Classic 7-Piece Block
Set includes four essential knives—3.5"
Paring, 6" Utility, 8" Cook’s and 8" Bread—
along with a 9" Steel, Kitchen Shears
and 13-Slot Wood Storage Block. The
Classic paring and cook’s knives now
have a reduced angle of 28 degrees
(14 degrees per side) to reduce drag
when slicing through foods, and allow
for more seamless, effortless cutting. A
new handle design, which is more
rounded for a comfortable and sure
grip, now features a new durable
synthetic material that resists fading and
discoloration. Additionally, a patented
feature eliminates the possibility of
rusting or pitting of Classic’s iconic
stainless steel rivets, or the knife’s tang
as a result of contact with impurities,
high humidity or salt water. Classic knives
are crafted in Solingen, Germany,
Wusthof-Trident’s manufacturing and
headquarters
base
since
the
company’s founding in 1814, nearly 200
years ago.
Wüsthof-Trident of America Inc.
[tel] 800.289.9878
www.wusthof.com
SORRENTO BAKEWARE
Sorrento bakeware is available in
classic full-size bakers including 16"
and 13" rectangular bakers, an 8.5"
covered soufflé and a 1-ounce
ramekin, as well as mini bakers for
individual baking and serving needs.
All bakeware is 500° F certified and
has a high-fired stoneware body for
durability and chip resistance.
Available colors are ivory, gold, sage
green and ruby red.
Suggested Retail Price: mini bakeware,
$14.99; full-size bakeware, $29.99-39.99
Signature Housewares
[tel] 805.484.6666
www.sighouse.com
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ANNA GONG
FOLDING CAKE STAND
The Anna Gong cake stand is
Alessandro Mendini's tribute to the
legendary folding cake stand art.898
that was one of Alessi's best sellers in
the 1960s. When closed, it resembles
the face of Mendini's famous Anna
Gong corkscrew, and when unfolded it
is an elegant, three-tiered accessory for
entertaining.The cake stand is made of
18/10 stainless steel.
KUHN RIKON HOUSEHOLD SHEARS
CLICK&CLEAN GARLIC PRESS X
Snip, cut, trim and butterfly with the new
Household Shears from Kuhn Rikon.
These colorful, heavy-duty shears
are the perfect tool for a variety of
kitchen prep tasks, household projects
and arts and crafts. They also feature
a built-in herb stripper and flower
cutter. Measuring 8", the shears feature
solid construction and ergonomically
designed handles. The high-quality
stainless steel blades stay sharp for years
of safe and effective use. The herb
cutter and flower cutter are located at
the base of the shears where the blades
meet at the bottom. Kuhn Rikon
Household Shears come apart for quick
and thorough cleaning. The shears are
available in blue, green, yellow or red.
Linden Sweden Inc. introduces the
Click&Clean Garlic Press X by Jonas of
Sweden. Now the Click&Clean is
available in Teflon-coated cast
aluminum, which minces garlic more
efficiently. The all-in-one design also
means there are no extra parts to get
lost or broken. The Click&Clean Garlic
Press measures 6" long, fits comfortably
in the hand and is easy to use. It is
available beginning in October.
Kuhn Rikon
[tel] 800.662.5882
www.kuhnrikon.com
Alessi
[tel] 212.431.1310
www.alessi.com
CORE BAMBOO WOVEN TRAYS
Core Bamboo’s new collection of
brightly colored bamboo woven trays
is the perfect way to make a
statement. Constructed from woven
pieces of bamboo that create a
naturally beautiful pattern, this chic
aesthetic will inspire users to entertain
in style. With unmatched versatility and
design, these serving trays will become
a quick favorite in every home.
Whether its breakfast in bed, serving
from counter to table, a chic addition
to a coffee table, or serving at an
outdoor barbeque, these bamboo
trays are easy to use and delightful to
look at. Artfully crafted of lightweight
bamboo, they are available in an
assortment of colors that will add new
life to any gathering. These trays are a
Linden Sweden
[tel] 952.465.0052
must-have new accessory for kitchens,
living rooms, dining rooms, patios or
any room in the home.
Core Bamboo
[tel] 646.845.6000
www.corebamboo.com
EPIC CHEESE SERVER
Holiday entertaining is made easier with
Epic Products’ HoHoHo Bottle Cheese
Server. Made of tempered glass, this
vibrant holiday design includes a classic
style cheese spreader.
Epic Products
[tel] 800.548.9791
www.epicproductsinc.com
SWEET-TREATS CELLO BAGS
Evriholder’s Sweet-Treats™ Cello Bags
feature a holiday-inspired design,
making them ideal for gifting. Each
bag measures 9.5" long by 4" wide.
The set includes 20 BPA-free printed
cello bags with coordinating gift ties.
Evriholder Products LLC
[tel] 800.975.0335
www.evriholder.com
PESCADO CHIP AND DIP SET
Foreside Home & Garden’s Pescado
Stoneware Collection includes this
chip and dip set in begonia. The
platter measures 18.75" long by 15" wide
and 1.25" high.
Foreside Home & Garden
[tel] 855.474.3344
www.foresidehomeandgarden.com
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FULL CIRCLE'S
HOLIDAY COOKING ESSENTIALS
This holiday season means lots of
cooking. Be kind to the earth this year
and throw all those excess holiday
cooking scraps and leftovers into
the compost collector. With Full
Circle’s Fresh Air kitchen compost
collector, and Scrap Happy scrap
collector and freezer compost bin,
users can recycle scraps quickly
and conveniently. No need to worry
about smell or flies, because these
innovative composting solutions
eliminate odor and don’t attract
bugs. Really get the whole Full Circle
green cooking experience by adding
the ingenious Tater Mate potato brush
with eye remover, and the signature
Ring fruit and veggie scrub brush. Full
Circle’s unique eco-friendly tools
make great gifts and are essential for
greening the kitchen this holiday
season. The Scrap Happy comes in
three, fun fresh colors: sunset orange,
spring green or earth. The Fresh Air
comes in cool earth or green slate.
Suggested Retail Prices: Scrap Happy
$14.99; Fresh Air $29.99; Tater Mate
$4.99; Ring $4.49
LC DESIGNS’
OLIVO AND ARTICIOCCO
Two new collections from LC Designs, a
new gourmet serveware division of
Lynns Concepts Inc., are Olivo and
Articiocco.With two distinct glossy white
collections featuring photo realistic
images, users can set the table today
with this mix-and-matchable spread:
Full Circle
[tel] 718.305.1754
www.fullcirclehome.com
OVEN-TAMER BAKING BASKET
The Oven-Tamer™ Baking Basket is the
perfect kitchen helper for oven baking
frozen appetizers, hors d'oeuvres and
finger foods in one quick step.The openweave design allows food to be
cooked evenly on all sides at one time.
Just place a favorite frozen food directly
into the lower half of the Oven-Tamer™
basket, then close the top basket over
to create a unique baking environment
in which to cook prepared, frozen food
more quickly and evenly. “Made from
sturdy stainless steel with specially
designed floating hinges to adjust for
food thickness, this baking basket
creates a unique grid around frozen
food, cutting down on baking time and
eliminating those annoying, uneven
brown spots and bottom-burning
caused by conventional cookie-sheet
heating,” explained Susan Fluellon, New
Product Specialist for Life-Tamers Inc.
Life-Tamers Inc. is a division of the Prime
The rounded Olivo with fresh green olive
sprigs, or the structured edge of
Articiocco featuring a deep green
artichoke as if it were just picked and
brought to the table.
Lynns Concepts Inc.
[tel] 909.595.7700
www.lynns.com
Way Group of Companies, an awardwinning product developer and
marketer that distributes its innovative
products
internationally
through
specialty and larger retails such as WalMart, Bed Bath and Beyond, Home
Hardware and Canadian Tire, and
through infomercials and mail order.
Life-Tamers
[tel] 905.732.5445 ext. 246
www.life-tamers.com
RECIPE NEST
RECIPE STORAGE SYSTEM
Recipe Nest® is a patented recipe
storage system that holds all formats of
recipes, from full pages printed from the
Internet or torn out of magazines to
newspaper clippings and cards.There’s
no need to punch holes or use sheet
protectors. Approximately 200 recipes
are easily held in the interior
compartment or displayed using the clip
on the front cover and the collapsible
easel on the back.Coordinating tabbed
dividers and assorted labels are included
for organizing.
Recipe Relish LLC
[tel] 214.760.1724
www.reciperelish.com
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MAGMATES & PRO MAGNETIC
KNIFE STORAGE PRODUCTS
In 1971, Bisbell Manufacturing created
the first-ever magnetic knife rack,allowing
consumers to keep their knives easily at
hand, beautifully displayed and safely
stored. Now available in North America,
the new Bisbell Magmates™ and Bisbell
Pro lines of blade guards and knife racks.
Bisbell magnetic solutions are the perfect
way to protect a cutlery investment. The
gripping power of non-fading magnets
paired with low-friction, slide-on and off
action keeps blades sharper longer. A
variety of hygienic materials keep Bisbell’s
products food-friendly and worry-free.
Whether choosing the clean,crisp designs
of the Pro line or the fashion-forward,
interchangeable colors of MagMates,
Bisbell has contemporary-yet-classic
designs to complement any kitchen.
For those more inclined to simple,
sustainable solutions, the Pro line’s
environmentally friendly woods combined
with stainless steel will keep blades from
getting scratched or dulled. The full
Magmates line consists of three width
sizes of blade guards: small,medium and
large (length is adjustable by the user);
wall-mounted knife pods that hold two
knives each, available in blue, orange,
pink,green,black or white; and 11.8" knife
racks in the same colors as the knife
pods. The full Bisbell Pro line consists of
three width sizes of blade guards:
small, medium and large (length is
adjustable by the user); and three styles
of wall-mounted knife racks; wood and
zinc alloy, aluminum and soft-touch
material and aluminum and acrylic.
Aluminum and acrylic knife racks are
available in two lengths. The MagMates
magnetic knife guards are also available
in a fantastic CDU that is both compact
and helpful. Bisbell products are
distributed by Roland Products Inc., and
all come with a lifetime warranty.
PARRISH’S MAGIC LINE
ALUMINUM PIE PANS
The secret to a great pie is a quality pan.
Magic Line® heavy-gauge aluminum
pie pans are built for commercial use.
They are made from 16-gauge, natural
finish aluminum, which allows heat to
spread evenly for better baking. The
pans are available in 4", 8", 9", 10", 11"”
and 12" diameters.
Suggested Retail Price: $5-10 (minimum
order $50)
Parrish’s Cake Decorating Supplies Inc.
[tel] 800.736.8443
www.parrishsmagicline.com
FUSION BOTTLE FRUIT INFUSER
SCI presents its five-piece stainless steel
cheese knives set with varnished
rosewood handles. All of the tools in this
set are between 5" and 5.5" long. They
are used for slicing and spreading a
variety of hard and soft cheeses, and
are gift boxed for your convenience.
Enjoy refreshing, natural, fruit-flavored
water, tea, spirits and more with the
Fusion Bottle Fruit Infuser/Cocktail Shaker.
Just add sliced lemons, limes, oranges,
strawberries, pineapple etc. Keep in
refrigerator (fits on door shelf) and refill
after each use; fruit will last up to 10
days without replacing.Use as a cocktail
shaker to shake up great martinis and
other exotic drinks. The bottle’s
removable neck has a molded-in
strainer to hold back ice or fruit as you
pour. The BPA-free bottle has an
attractive stainless steel cap and trim,
along with a silicone plug, neck seal
and skid-resistant bottom ring.The bottle
body has a 32-ounce (950 ml) capacity
and will fit on refrigerator door. It is
packaged in an attractive,full-color box.
SCI Scandicrafts
[tel] 800.966.5489
www.scandicrafts.com
Prodyne Enterprises
[tel] 800.822.4776
www.prodyne.com
Roland Products Inc.
[tel] 800.321.2226
www.bisbellusa.com
SCI SCANDICRAFTS
5-PIECE CHEESE KNIVES SET
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GIBSON’S COCA-COLA
HOLIDAY ASSORTMENT
Gibson Overseas Inc. offers an
assortment of nostalgic dinnerware and
serveware inspired by the iconic
illustrations of Santa Claus that first
appeared
in
the
Coca-Cola
advertisements 80 years ago. The new,
open-stock line includes melacore
plates, serving bowls and platters, as
well as double-wall plastic and glass
tumblers, porcelain mugs, salt and
pepper shakers and more. Many of the
pieces feature the famous Haddon
Sundblom illustrations that gave rise to
the modern interpretation of St. Nick.
ZENKER RING MOLD CREATIONS
Create eye-catching desserts, savory
appetizers and mini gourmet side
dishes with the new Ring Mold
Creations from Zenker. Ring Mold
Creations feature 12 single-serving
molds and a base—the ring molds
snap onto the base for convenience
and best culinary results. Made in
Germany to the highest quality
standards, the pan and ring molds are
made of carbon steel, which provides
excellent heat conduction for even
baking, with a nonstick coating for
easy release and clean up. Designed
to withstand high heat up to 445º F,
they are also freezer safe. Each ring
mold measures 3 1/8" in diameter and
2¾" tall. The overall pan size is 11 ¾" by
14 ¾". Marketed by Frieling USA, Ring
Mold Creations are manufactured by
Zenker. The molds come with a full
five-year warranty.
Frieling USA
[tel] 800.827.2582
www.frieling.com
Gibson Overseas Inc.
[tel] 800.281.2810
www.gibsonusa.com
GRABGREEN GARBAGE DISPOSAL
FRESHENER & CLEANER
GrabGreen’s new Garbage Disposal
Freshener & Cleaner pods are scented,
pre-measured, powder-filled packets
designed to loosen grime and odors
from the disposal. They are available
in two fragrances: thyme with fig leaf
and tangerine with lemongrass. These
two fragrances are additions to the
existing cleaning collections offered
on all GrabGreen products. There are
12 pods per package. The pods are
also non-toxic and chlorine and
phosphate free.
GrabGreen/MaddieBrit Products
[tel] 818.483.0103
www.grabgreenhome.com
PHILIPS SAECO
EASY FILL DRIP COFFEEMAKER
The new Easy Fill introduces a twist on
drip coffeemakers by providing front
access to all machine components.
The heart of the system is the
removable two-in-one coffee water
drawer, which houses both the filter
basket and the water tank. Another
key function is the ability to thoroughly
clean the machine as the drawer can
be removed and rinsed at the sink.
The Easy Fill is available in a 12-cup
glass and 10-cup thermal version.
Suggested Retail Price: $79 and $99
Philips Saeco
[tel] 440.528.2000
www.saeco-usa.com
WILLIAM BOUNDS SILI STEAMER SET
Made of colorful green silicone, the
William Bounds Sili Steamer Set has a
collapsible, space-saving base and a
clear silicone lid that securely fits on top
to prevent steam from escaping. Made
with functional silicone that is heatresistant to 500° F, the new Sili Steamer
Set allows anyone to be a creative
cook. Ideal for use with a microwave or
conventional cooking, the steamer
basket can also be used as a colander.
And the collapsible design makes it
easy to store.
William Bounds
[tel] 800.473.0504
www.wmboundsltd.com
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LE CREUSET DINNERWARE
Le Creuset expands its stoneware
products line with the introduction of
dinnerware.The dishes, bowls and mugs
are lead and cadmium free and
dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe.
Oven safe to 500 F, the dinnerware
carries a five-year warranty. Available
are 12" dinner plates, 10" salad plates,
10" soup bowls, cereal bowls, 12-ounce
mugs and a 16-piece set. The dinnerware is available in cherry, cobalt, flame,
white, cassis and the newest Le Creuset
color, fennel.
Suggested Retail Prices: $10-200
Le Creuset of America
[tel] 800.827.1798
www.lecreuset.com
THE ROMA™ BY WESTON
TUBE PASTA MACHINE
STRETCH™
Most pot stands or trivets only provide
enough space to accommodate a
single hot pan or dish, meaning
additional stands are required if
serving food from a variety of hot
containers. The unique design of
Stretch™ helps eliminate this, as its
size can be easily adjusted to provide
space for more than one pan or even
a single large casserole dish. After use,
it neatly folds away for convenient
storage. Made from a high‐quality
silicone‐nylon composite, it is heat
resistant up to 640°F.
Nothing quite compares to the taste of
homemade—especially when it comes
to pasta. Weston’s exclusive line of
Roma products makes it easy to give athome recipes that made-fresh taste
and authentic Italian flair. The Roma™
by Weston Tube Pasta Machine, model
01-0701-W, allows users to make five
styles of homemade pasta—rigatoni,
bucatini, mezze penne, tortiglioni and
fusilli—all with the same machine. This
pasta machine comes with a dough
mixing kit to help users mix pasta dough
effortlessly and with less mess, as well as
a cutter spatula to easily cut the pasta
off the disc. The Tube Pasta Machine
simply clamps to any countertop and
comes with rubberized feet to protect
the counter surface. All the accessories
are dishwasher safe—saving time and
hassle during cleanup. Also included is
a disc rack to keep the pasta discs
organized for storage. The professionalgrade tools in the Roma pasta line are
easy to use and made to last. And with
Roma’s variety of pasta attachments,
users are set to make all of the family’s
favorite pastas.
Weston Products
[tel] 440.368.3131
www.westonproducts.com
Joseph Joseph
[tel] 516.248.1875
SEDONA RAW FOOD DEHYDRATOR
The Sedona® Raw Food Dehydrator
with Overheat Protection Feature is
the elegant, easy way to dehydrate
raw, whole living food. Its quiet dual
fan technology provides energy
efficiency, distributing well-balanced
mild airflow throughout the nine BPAfree trays. The digital thermostat and
timer ensure the temperature never
rises above the setting and the
SCARLET POSY
FROM KATIE ALICE
Scarlet Posy is a gorgeous new
vintage-inspired tabletop collection
designed by English lifestyle designer,
Katie Alice. Katie lives and works
from her beautiful cottage in rural
Northamptonshire. Together with her
husband, Justin, she runs the local
village pub, which is a very important
part of village life. Life revolves around
the pub and her home as well as her
beautiful cottage garden. With an
eye for detail, her home reflects how
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transparent glass door displays the
dehydrated
food
for
further
monitoring. Sedona offers unsurpassed
performance, exhibiting the latest
digital dehydrating technology and
compact design.
Tribest Corp.
[tel] 714.879.7150
www.tribestlife.com
Katie and Justin live their lives,
surrounding themselves with color
and inspiration taken from the natural
world around them. Inspiration for
this pretty retro collection came
from an old piece of 1950s printed
textile, painted in watercolor and
paint. Katie says,“I was really drawn
to this design because of the rich
heritage colors and the way that the
floral sprays stood out against the
pale shadowy silver ferns. It reminded
me of an old tea set that my grandmother had in her living room but I
wanted a slightly modern look,
so included some spots for that
all important mix and match appeal.”
The range includes bullet-shaped,
over-sized mugs in various designs on
super-white porcelain, as well as
bowls, dinner plates, side plates,
melamine trays and cork-backed
mats and coasters, and there are
more products on the way.
Creative Tops Ltd.
[tel] 908.375.8173
www.creative-tops.com
home textiles
TEXTILES (Cont. from 1)
elevate women rural areas of India, training
women and giving them opportunities to
work,” she said. When the designers
launched Allem Studio about 18 months
ago, they began working with SEWA and
employing women in tribal Ribari.
Beginning with a line of handmade
decorator pillows, Allem Studio added
table linens this fall and will expand to
bedding in 2012.
The company has taken the first steps
toward sustainability, said Seth, “converting
products to organics and vegetable dyes,
and using manual vs. machine processes,”
and will continue its path in that direction.
Seth says her products are 100 percent
cotton, “with even some cotton linen.”
In terms of color palettes for 2012, Seth
sees “Very surely, shades of pink, and bright
cheerful colors like saffron, green in softer
tones.” She also sees a transition from
black to gray and navy.
Rock Flower Paper uses cotton and acidfree dyes for its line of placemats, runners,
towels, napkins and aprons. “Our patterns
are now more Eastern—block printing
inspired with twist.” A “twist” might mean
an elephant print with paisley in the
background, explained Smith.
New for Rock Flower Paper this fall,
meeting an increased consumer
demand, is a line of “cutesy aprons,”
said Smith, including a pinecone
design with wavy hem.
At Creative Tops, Marketing
Manager Clare Farthing
predicted “In addition to
the softer greens, purple,
or aubergine, is going to
be a major color. We are
introducing it to both our
tableware and our ceramics,” she
said. Creative Tops is expanding its Katie
Alice Scarlet Posy dinnerware pattern into
a textile line. “Scarlet Posey is a fabulous
design—really rich and full of color—great
for Christmas gift or for tabletop with
hints of next year’s aubergine/purple
color shown on some of the floral heads,”
said Farthing. “We will be extending the
range to include a cute 1950s retro style
apron, double oven glove and tea towels,”
she said.
Tag also has a line of coir mats, which are
created from coconut husks, said Sullivan
about the company’s commitment to
sustainability. “We recently introduced a
pet mat that is
great for cleaning
feet. You put the
pet’s food on the
far side of the mat,
so to get to the
food, it walks
across or stands on
the mat.”
Zen Zen, which
has been “green”
since 1992 and a
long-standing,
certified member
of the Fair Trade
Federation, owns
its production
facilities in Bali.
“We do work
with collectives in the islands for certain
aspects of our products,” explained General
Manager Shannon Riley. “For instance,
there is a village in Bali that specializes in
weaving atta grass bags. The workers will
make the bags, but all of the finishing,
like embellishments and fabric lining, is
done in our facilities. Everyone involved
makes a living wage.”
Andrea Phillips, Zen Zen’s Owner and
Designer, said she looks at the latest
runway designs for her color and textile
inspirations, and is using “natural, organic
tones and textures with deep, rich jewel
tones like teal, olive and maroon.” The
introduction of fringe and feathers in Zen
Zen comes from runway inspiration.
Katie Smith, President of Rock Flower
Paper, a company known for colors such as
bright blue and lime green, said, “We
definitely have changed gears for our fall
line. Our colors are cozy and rich—we’re
using vegetable colors like brown and
tomato, and we have more black in our
fall colorations.”
“We always use our remnant, or recycled,
fabrics for patchwork, applique decorations
and to make rag rugs,” said Phillips. “We
are introducing adorable organic stuffed
bunnies and elephants, which use mostly
remnant fabrics from our production.”
Trade Associates Group Ltd. (tag ltd.)
introduced two distinct collections for
2012 during Home Textiles Market
Week/New York Gift Week at 7W in New
York City last month, according to
Marketing Director Floyd Sullivan.
From Santa Fe Designer Bianca Dresner
comes a line called It’s All About Color.
Sullivan described the collection as having
“bold stripes, waffle weaves and colors
incorporating warm earth tones such as
oranges and yellows, as well as cool colors
like sage and sky blues.”
The second collection, Indigo, uses a
1,000-year-old process similar to Japanese
wood block techniques, said Sullivan. “Blue
on blue on blue,” is how he describes the
colors. “The hand-carved impressions, each
about the size of a hardbound book, are
applied to fabrics one at a time, although
one piece may involve several different
patterns,” he explained. “The fringe will be
one pattern, the border another, and the
main piece will be another.”
Zen Zen has
expanded its ecodeluxe line of
organic linens,
which includes
motifs printed
with homemade
indigo seaweed
dye paste on
organic cotton.
“One of our most
popular textiles is
vetiver, a naturally
aromatic root with
a soothing scent
that is also used to
help stop erosion
in deforsted areas.” The company uses
vetiver for placemats, runners, bath mats
and sachets.
Zen Zen products are made from natural,
organic and recycled materials, primarily
remnant organic cotton fabric, with
botanical dyes made with seaweed,
mahogany and indigo leaves.
According to Phillips, the demand for Fair
Trade items is now reaching larger,
mainstream retailers. “Our business has
actually grown in the last year and we have
seen the same
from some of our
fellow Fair Trade
Federation
members, she said.
“Many consumers
with limited discretionary income
these days need
more good feelings
from
their
purchases and are
therefore drawn to
eco and fair-trade
items because they
feel the benefit of
their purchase is not
just for themselves,
but for the makers
of the product as
well.” Phillips forsees that the demand
for Fair Trade products will continue
to grow in the textile industry. “There
is much more awareness about
the need for sustainable manufacture
these days.”
Fair Trade certification in the United
States generally means certification
through Fair Trade USA, the largest
third party certifier in America, and
a member of Fairtrade Labelling
Organizations International (FLO).
According to Jenna Larson, Communications Coordinator, certification means
the manufacturer adheres to a rigorous set
of standards regarding the environment,
including the use of GMOs and pesticides;
wages and working conditions, and
ensuring that producers receive a “Fair
Trade
premium”
for
community
development. In addition to manufacturer
certifications, “producer groups,” such as
farmers
growing
raw
materials, are also certified.
“There is an entire supply
chain audit,” she explained,
“from growers through
to distributors.”
Fair Trade USA recently
partnered with Textile
Exchange, a leader in
facilitating the expansion
of the global organic cotton
and sustainable fiber supply
chain. The
strategic
partnership will offer
brands new opportunities
to support cotton-farming
communities around the
world, and will focus on market-linkage,
joint conferences and trade shows, and
educational materials development to
recognize Fair Trade as the gold standard
for sustainability in the textile industry.
October is Fair Trade month, and the
organization will offer a variety of
interactive social media programs.
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cookbooks
COOKBOOKS (Cont. from 1)
HCP has been in business 30 years and
about 90 percent of its titles are cookbooks,
said Salomone. During that time, he
explained, “We have never been about
general.” Instead, the publisher has focused
on niches such as how-to, barbecue and
appliance-based cooking.
Areas such as which appliances people use
to cook, such as a slow cooker or
microwave, or their diet, be it vegetarian
or gluten free, have a big influence on
cooking style, said Salomone.
they are releasing “Good Bite Weeknight
Meals,” which features recipes from today’s
best food bloggers such as Jaden Hair from
“Steamy Kitchen” and Elise Bauer of
“Simply Recipes.”
An advantage of having a blog-savvy
author, said HCP’s Salomone, is that they
are already engaged in the social media
process and can help promote their own
books. He said HCP looks for authors
who are blogging already or are willing to
do so, and who will also participate in
Twitter. “It makes it very real,” he said.
That’s true of some of HCP’s newest titles,
said Salomone, such as “The Bonne Femme
Cookbook–Easy French Cooking.” The
book, he said, brings French cooking to life
with additional notes and sidebars, not just
recipes. The same is true of “The Plowman’s
Lunch & The Miser’s Feast,” a British
cooking and lifestyle book. HCP introduces
four to six titles per season, said Salomone.
The strongest sales are currently coming from
three categories, she said: “cookbooks by
authors with powerful media platforms,
flagship cookbooks from respected brands and
cookbooks focused on health and weight loss.”
TV is a key driver in the celebrity book
area, she said, but food blogs are also
having an impact. “Food blogs are
becoming increasingly important as a
source of fresh voices and a way to cultivate
a loyal following,” she said. One blogger
who has become a cookbook author is
Shauna James Ahern, who wrote a glutenfree tome based on her blog, Gluten-Free
Girl and the Chef. For fall, Chapman said
Christopher Johns, Sales and Marketing
Manager at Tuttle Publishing, counts a
website chef among the authors with new
books at Tuttle. Bee Yin Low’s Rasa
Malaysia site has 1.3 million followers and
her cookbook “Easy Chinese Recipes”
debuts this fall.
In the area of health and diet, Chapman said
consumers’ concerns with the effects of foods
on their health and the health of the
environment is translating into strong
performance for books for vegans and
vegetarians and people looking to control
diabetes, heart health and weight. New
health-related books for fall are “1,000
Diabetes Recipes, Diabetic Living: What to
Eat,” “Weight Watchers One-Pot Recipes”
and “Family Circle Healthy Family Dinners.”
Asian cookbooks are Tuttle’s niche, he
said, and the company has offices in
Tokyo and North Clarendon, Vt. “Our
real focus for the past four to five years has
been to bring Asian food to U.S. kitchens,”
he said. And to also do it in a manner
in which consumers can create meals in
30 minutes or less using authentic
ingredients, but ones that can be easily
found in the supermarket.
In addition to Low’s book, Tuttle is
introducing “My Japanese Table” by Deb
Samuels and “My Indian Kitchen” by Hari
Nayak. Samuels, said Johns, “is the Julia
Child of Japanese food,” having learned
Japanese cooking in Japan and then
bringing it to America, just as Child did
with French cooking.
Wiley’s Chapman said her company’s
celebrity chefs are often tied to TV, such
as Eric Ripert, who has a PBS show and
cookbook “Avec Eric.” Other books with
TV tie-ins are Top Chef ’s Spike
Chapman. “While we expect eBook sales
to grow and print to decline over time, we
haven’t yet seen a fall-off in print cookbook
sales,” she added. “I’m optimistic that in
the cookbook category, there will always be
an audience for beautifully produced print
books,” she said, noting that this audience
includes “passionate readers, food
enthusiasts and collectors” who appreciate
a well-illustrated, printed book.”
“We believe in the eBook very strongly,” said
HCP’s Salomone. “It’s part of the future and
the ability to give consumers content
wherever they want it.” HCP is converting
its backlist and frontlist titles, he said,
“because it’s an area that can’t be ignored.”
Still, he said, “at the end of the day, the print
book has staying power. Authors want to
publish a book, not just an eBook.”
Sales via Kindle for its cookbooks accounts
for just 1percent of sales, said Salomone,
who notes that 70 of the 120 backlist books
have been converted thus far. Through a
distribution agreement with Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt, all of the backlist will be
available as eBooks.
Johns said the publishers at Tuttle saw
Low’s website and approached her
about doing a book for them. She came
recommended by others in the food
industry, which made working with a
non-established author easier, he said.
While Samuels’ books concentrates on
family-style Japanese cooking, Nayak’s
book is “more elaborate and chef-y, because
that is his background,” explained Johns.
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New this fall, she said, will be Ellie
Krieger’s “Comfort Food Fix” and
coming in March is Mark Bittman’s
“How to Cook Everything: The
Basics.”
Branded books are also are big category,
said Chapman, as new generations embrace
the books that were used by their moms
and grandmothers. “Last fall we published
the 15th edition of the ‘Better Homes &
Gardens New Cook Book’ and this fall
we’re publishing the 11th edition of the
‘Betty Crocker Cookbook,’” she said. The
latter features all new photography, new
recipes and bonus online content.
And while people can find a few recipes on
the Internet to fit with their lifestyle
choices, many of today’s cookbooks give a
back story as well, helping to put the
cooking style into some perspective.
At Hoboken, N.J.-based John Wiley &
Sons, Natalie Chapman, Vice President
and Publisher-Culinary, said the 50-plus
cookbooks that it introduces each year are
aimed at every segment of the cookbook
market and every level of cook. “We
publish well-known authors like Ellie
Krieger and Mark Bittman, respected
brands like Better Homes & Gardens,
Betty Crocker and Weight Watchers, and
leading authorities like The Culinary
Institute of America.”
Mendelsohn’s “The Good Stuff
Cookbook;” Food Network’s
Aaron McCargo’s “Simply Done,
Well Done;” and Lorraine
Wallace’s “Mr. Sunday’s Soups.”
Wallace is the wife of Fox News’
Chris Wallace.
Tuttle’s Johns said his company is in the
eBook world for literature, but hasn’t
crossed over for cookbooks. “We would
like to have interactive cookbooks, but at
this point the cost is just too much,” he
said. He said Tuttle is also exploring the
app world as well.
Other areas of interest, she said, are
children’s cookbooks, books that support
causes such as pediatric and breast cancer,
and baking.
All three publishers acknowledged that
the advent of the eReader and eBooks has
changed the focus somewhat, but hasn’t
sounded the death knell for print.
“Developing our eBook publishing
program is an important focus,” said
Chapman, who noted they have created an
eBook and app for Bittman’s “How to
Cook Everything” and “How to Cook
Everything Vegetarian,” and have seen
several hundred thousand downloads.
Wiley also released an enhanced eBook
for Rose Beranbaum’s “Rose’s Heavenly
Cakes” that includes videos, as does the
new “Betty Crocker Cookbook.” “Our goal
is to begin publishing eBooks
simultaneously with the release of print
books and to convert backlist to digital
formats as rapidly as we can,” said
When it comes to promoting new books,
however, everyone is on board with using
social media to broaden a publisher’s reach.
Salomone says HCP’s authors are
encouraged to use social media.
A book reviewed in traditional newspapers
or magazines or a TV appearance still helps
promote a new title, but a review on a blog
can push sales much higher much faster,
publishers are finding. Johns said TV and
traditional media are considered, but so
are blogs. The publisher has also hired a
publicist to work with its new releases.
Chapman said Wiley supports its new
books with marketing materials,
promotions and publicity outreach,
“including use of all appropriate social
media, national and local TV and radio
coverage and author appearances at stores
and events.” Authors, she said, are
encouraged to develop websites, start blogs
and use social media to create or expand
their audience.
BUYERS GUIDE
spice jars & racks
VASE MILL
COMPACT HERB CHOPPER
SPICE TOWER CAROUSEL
This
compact
herb
chopper
comprises a non-slip chopping board
and a double-bladed cutter in one.
Simply remove the cutter, chop and
then safely store the blade back into
the compartment. It is also suitable
for cutting garlic, vegetables, nuts
or chocolate.
Self-stacking, interlocking acrylic spice
bottles keep spices handy, as they are
stacked high on the Spice Tower
Carousel. The patented designed
bottles hold securely in place, yet each
removes easily for use. The carousel
comes with 12 5-ounce Spice Tower
bottles with pearly white lids and a clear
acrylic, easy-access revolving base.
Eight extra sifters with smaller holes and
48 pre-printed and six blank spice labels
are included.
Joseph Joseph
[tel] 866.940.1875
Slice Inc.’s Vase Mill features a wearresistant ceramic grinding mechanism
with a coarse-to-fine adjustable grind.
The table-friendly design deploys from
the top with a spacious chamber that
holds herbs, peppercorns, rock salt
and more.
Slice Inc.
[tel] 408.370.6050
www.sliceproducts.com
FOX RUN KITCHEN ART
SPICE DOME
This spice carousel provides optimum
storage for 16 spices on a rotating
base. The Spice Dome™ features the
patented Auto-Measure Dial™ that
dispenses 1/4 teaspoon with each click.
Each spice canister is removable and
includes large pour spots, as well as
shaker tops for light seasoning and
garnishing. A mounting adapter is
included for attaching the carousel
under a cabinet or for stacking two
carousels together.
Fox Run Brands
[tel] 800.372.0700
www.foxrunbrands.com
LEIFHEIT EASY FILL SPICE MILL
J.K. ADAMS SPICE RACK
The Carousel Spice Rack was designed
to hold many shapes and sizes of
spice jars. Its smooth glide base will allow
users to quickly spin to their favorite
spice. Constructed of northern maple
with an oil finish, this piece ships flat
and assembles without tools. When
completed, it stands 11" by 11".
J.K. Adams Co.
[tel] 802.362.2303
www.jkadams.com
The Leifheit Easy Fill Spice Mill has an
original CrushGrind® ceramic crusher.
The level of grinding (coarse/fine) is
continuously adjustable. The large
opening at the base allows for easy
refilling of spices without a funnel. This
device gives cooks the freedom to
create unique spice blends. Additional
Easy Fill jars that couple with the grinder
are also available.
Prodyne
[tel] 800.822.4776
www.prodyne.com
Leifheit International USA
[tel] 866.695.3434
www.leifheitus.com
KUHN RIKON RATCHET GRINDER
Designed by the award-winning Swiss
designer Philipp Beyeler, it features a
slim body topped with a ratchet handle
which, when moved back and forth,
grinds spices with ease. The ceramic
stone grinder ensures a consistent grind
and the adjustable knob on the bottom
enables the user to choose the size of
grind. Simply turn the bottom knob
clockwise for a fine grind or counterclockwise for a coarse grind. The
Ratchet Grinder can be easily refilled by
pouring ingredients through a “door”
on the front of the mill's body. Made of
BPA-free materials, including an acrylic
container to showcase the spices inside.
It is available in white, black, red, green,
blue and purple.
KAMENSTEIN
STAINLESS STEEL SPICE RACK
This stainless steel revolving spice rack
features a space-saving carousel
design that spins to keep the right herb
or spice at the user's fingertips. It includes
20 jars pre-filled with Kamenstein’s own
premium spices with a convenient
shaker cap for easy spice dispensing.
Each jar is sealed for freshness in the
Massachusetts spice-bottling facility,
which is licensed and inspected.As part
of the company’s extended customer
service, this spice rack purchase
includes the Kamenstein exclusive free
spice refill registration offer for five years.
Lifetime Brands Inc.
[tel] 516.683.6000
www.pfaltzgraff.com
Kuhn Rikon
[tel] 800.662.5882
www.kuhnrikon.com
CAPRESSO COOL GRIND COFFEE
& SPICE GRINDER
This versatile grinder efficiently
unleashes the bold flavor of a variety
of dried spices including peppercorns,
flaxseed, allspice, lavender and
coriander seeds. It preserves flavor
and aroma by generating less heat
than other blade grinders. Other
features include a 3.5-ounce capacity
container, safety top and low-noise
operation. It is available in black, white
or stainless.
black or white $19.99; stainless $24.99
Jura Capresso
[tel] 800.767.3554
www.capresso.com
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BUYERS GUIDE
spice jars & racks
AMBOINE NUTMEG SHAVER
WILLIAM BOUNDS NUTMEG TWISTER
Peugeot nutmeg mills are designed to
make it easy to get fresh, full nutmeg
flavor without risking finger safety. Four
claws hold whole nutmeg in place and
when the handle is cranked clockwise,
two concealed blades shave tiny, thin
pieces of the nut, releasing the freshest
nutmeg flavor and aroma. The mill is
available in neutral or chocolate.
The Nutmeg Twister shaves tiny, airy
flakes of nutmeg. Just 3” in diameter, it
has a simple, compact design that
makes it easy to use every day. The
Nutmeg Twister comes with a chrome,
black or white base, fitted into a clear
acrylic top. The decorative crank
handle has a heart-shaped cutout. A
circle of whole nutmegs inside the
acrylic top adds a decorative and
practical touch. A spring with prongs
on the end holds a nutmeg in place
against a stainless steel blade in the
bottom of the mill. When the handle is
turned, the nutmeg is shaved and then
deposited through slots in the bottom of
the Twister. It is made in the United States.
Peugeot
[tel] 877.777.5914
www.psp-peugeot-usa.com
SAGAFORM EDGE
MORTAR WITH PESTLE
The Sagaform mortar and pestle
combines wood and stoneware for a
clean look that is perfect for any kitchen.
The mortar itself is made from oak and has
a polished outside but a rough interior
bowl making it easier to shred or crush
spices. The pestle is made from pressed
stoneware with a rough end for maximum
power. The Edge mortar is perfect for
spices and herbs, but can also be used
to serve guacamole or salsa.
William Bounds
[tel] 800.473.0504
www.wmboundsltd.com
FRANMARA COMBO
DELUXE ELECTRIC MILL
Finally, an electric mill that can grind
pepper and salt in one unit. The PM720
Combo Deluxe Electric Mill’s stainless
steel housing with solid-state ceramic
grinding mills does a great job grinding
pepper and coarse sea salt. With a
touch of a button, users can grind either
one.This two-compartment mill features
peppercorns on one side and coarse
sea salt on the other side.Another great
feature is that the grind can be
adjusted from fine to course, and it
includes a cover on the bottom to keep
the mill clean. It takes four AA batteries.
Suggested Retail Price: 24.99
Sagaform Inc.
[tel] 856.626.1340
www.sagaform.com/usa
MINI KEEPER
LINDEN SWEDEN
TULIP SPICE GRINDER
Linden Sweden’s popular Tulip Spice
Grinder is now available in stainless steel.
The handsome stainless steel version
also features CrushGrind®, the unique
ceramic grinding mechanism that
boasts a 25-year warranty. Designed to
grind dried spices and herbs, rock salt,
peppercorn and many seeds, including
flaxseeds, the Tulip Grinder will be the
grinder of choice for spice and
seasoning needs. The spice wheel
adjusts easily to grind from coarse to fine
and offers an even grind that makes
seasoning a snap. The Tulip Spice
Grinder is an ideal size for spices and
herbs: It stands 5” tall and holds about
2ounces. It will perk up dried spices and
herbs by enhancing their flavor.The Tulip
Spice Grinder grinds upside down,
leaving no mess on the table or counter.
It fits comfortably in the hands and is
easy to use, easy to clean and fills with
little effort. Just twist off the grinder cap
to expose the large mouth spice jar for
easy fills and refills. The grinder’s
whimsical design allows it to be part of
festive occasions as well as everyday
dining. Gift boxed and, in addition to the
new stainless steel, is available in four
trendy colors: sage green, cranberry
red, black and white.
Suggested Retail Price: colors $15.95;
stainless steel $26.95
Linden Sweden Inc.
[tel] 952.465.0052
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Progressive International introduces
the Mini Keeper, specifically designed
to keep herbs, spices, and baking
ingredients fresh longer. The Mini
Keeper can hold a 1-pound box of
baking soda. This little keeper has
textured plastic on the corners,
making it easy to grip. The airtight lid
maintains the freshness of the
contents and has easy-to-open, snapdown latches. It features a built-in
leveler, making measuring ingredients
a cinch. Lift the lid to reveal mediumsize shaker holes for sprinkling
ingredients. The Mini Keeper comes in
red, green, yellow or orange with nine
pre-printed spice labels.
SUPER SPICESTACK
Home cooks can now locate and
retrieve spices quickly and easily, while
saving valuable countertop space, with
the Super SpiceStack™ spice organizer.
The SpiceStack is a compact unit that
fits in virtually any kitchen cabinet.Three
drawers pull out and lower to a resting
position where spice labels are clearly
visible and within easy reach. Efficient
horizontal organization holds the most
spices in the least amount of space. No
assembly is required for the made in
the United States product.
Youcopia Products Inc.
[tel] 773.252.0710
www.spicestack.com
Franmara
[tel] 800.423.5855
www.franmara.com
Progressive International
[tel] 253.850.6111
www.progressiveintl.com
TWIST SPICE RACK
Renowned designer Neil Cohen
designed the Twist Spice Rack, which
combines acacia wood and Nambé’s
signature alloy in a progressive helix.The
item comes complete with 16 spice jars,
featuring attractive alloy caps engraved
with individual spice names, which are
designed to fit within the structure. The
spices, which are included, are packed
and sealed in the United States.
Nambé
[tel] 800.443.0339
www.nambe.com
{ n e w p ro d u c t s }
MONICA APRON
CONTAIN THIS PERFECT SANDWICH
Peking Handicraft Inc. offers the Monica
Full Apron in green from designer
Jennifer Paganelli. The apron, which is
made from 100 percent cotton,
measures 20" by 36".
Aiming to solve the soggy sandwich,
the Perfect Sandwich includes a
versatile divider to keep wet ingredients,
including tomatoes, lettuce and
sandwich fillings, apart from dry
ingredients such as bread.The container
includes a removable PerfectCHILL
cooling device that keeps perishable
contents cool. Perfect Sandwich is
made with Tritan, a copolyester that
provides clarity toughness and heat
and chemical resistance.
Peking Handicraft Inc.
[tel] 800.872.6888
www.pkhc.com
PFALTZGRAFF PAINTERLY BOUQUET
This new dinnerware pattern from
Pfaltzgraff features bold hues of blue,
red, yellow and gray on a neutral
background. This vintage-inspired
design is available in a four-piece place
setting featuring a dinner plate, salad
plate, bowl and mug, or a 16-piece set.
The earthenware is dishwasher and
microwave safe.Additional accessories
include a round platter, rectangular
platter, vegetable bowl, fruit bowl and
latte mug.
$89.99 for a 16-piece set
VITAMIX PROFESSIONAL SERIES 200
The Professional Series 200 is designed
to entice more consumers to this
premium line of professional-grade
blenders by letting anyone achieve
gourmet results with the speed and
precision of a professional chef. The
Professional Series emulsifies, blends,
grinds, chops and purees with ease.The
continuous variable speed dial has a
range from 1,000 to 24,000 rpm for
greater control, and a patented tamper
makes it easy to process thick or frozen
mixtures.The unit comes with a powerful
2+ peak horsepower motor and a
maximum blade speed of 240 mph
(1,380 watts), which performs with speed
and consistency. It features an oversized
64-ounce BPA-free container and is
available in an onyx finish that is
fingerprint-resistant and easy to clean.
The Professional Series 200 includes
Create, a cookbook with more than
300 recipes. The one-hour instructional
DVD, hosted by celebrity chef Michael
Symon, includes 16 bonus recipes.
Vitamix
[tel] 877.848.2649
www.theprofessionalseries.com
The Pfaltzgraff Co./Lifetime Brands
[tel] 800.252.3390
www.lifetimebrands.com
STEAK THERMOMETERS
These colorful thermometers are the
perfect gift for those who love to grill.
Simply insert the thermometer stem
into the thickest part of the steak for
accurate results in just seconds. Its
long 4" stem allows the user to easily
place the thermometer into the meat
without getting too close to the heat
of the grill. The large, 1" dial is easy to
read. Made of the highest quality 304
stainless steel, the thermometer also
features colorful stay-cool silicone
bezels around the dial. Available colors
are red, aqua, yellow and black.
$19.99 for a 4-pack
Hand finished and made in Australia by
F!NK & Co., Fatware by silversmith Oliver
Smith embraces his fascination with
stone tools.The two knives fit firmly in the
hand. One functions as a hard cheese
or Parmesan shaver, while the other is
designed as a pâté spreader or for soft
cheeses. Both are made of pressed
aluminum and are hard-anodized for
durability. Fatware comes in an obsidian
black finish and is teamed with a foodgrade cutting board.The cutting board
is made from hard-anodized aluminum
covered in high-density polyethylene.
Available are a set of one knife with a
board or two knives with a board.
Suggested Retail Price: $208 and $270
Designs Abroad
[tel] 404.287.0547
www.designsabroad.com
NAUTICAL LOBSTER ENAMELWARE
CDN
[tel] 800.338.5594
www.cdn-timeandtemp.com
SILI GOURMET
CHICK CHICK JAR OPENER
The Sili Gourmet Chick Chick Jar
Opener from William Bounds lets
anyone get a secure grip on opening
jars, bottles, caps and more. Featuring
a cute, chick-inspired shape, it is made
of silicone for a soft touch with a firm
grip to help open a wide variety of
hard-to-open jars and bottles. The fun
design provides the user with two
different options to open a variety of
tops. The smaller opening provides
perfect leverage for twisting off 2-liter
bottle caps or for smaller tops of oil,
vinegar or other bottles, including
medication bottles. The larger opening
gives the user the added leverage for
opening jars with lids up to 4" in
diameter. Each opening features interior
grooves to grip the bottle or jar top,
preventing it from slipping while turning
to open. Dishwasher safe for easy
cleaning, the Sili Gourmet Chick Chick
Jar Opener comes in bright yellow.
William Bounds
[tel] 800.473.0504
www.wmboundsltd.com
Contain This
[tel] 650.207.7125
www.containthis.com
FATWARE CHEESE KNIVES
Golden Rabbit Enamelware’s newest
introduction comes from artist Barbara
Gullet. Nautical Lobster is made from
carbon steel coated with porcelain
enamel and trimmed in stainless steel.
It is durable for everyday use and
dishwasher safe. All pieces are sold
individually and range from dinnerware
to a stockpot.
Golden Rabbit Enamelware
[tel] 888.841.7780
www.goldenrabbit.com
ANOLON NOUVELLE COPPER
STAINLESS STEEL COOKWARE
Designed for cooks who enjoy using
pro-style stainless steel equipment, the
new cookware’s non-reactive stainless
steel interior surface won’t react with
acidic foods and provides the ideal
surface for searing and sautéing foods
at high temperatures. The new
collection’s mirror-polished stainless steel
exterior includes an encapsulated
magnetic stainless steel base enhanced
with a layer of copper to deliver
fast and even heating, as well as
ensure compatibility with all
cooktops. Anolon Nouvelle
Copper Stainless Steel is styled
with an attractive tulip-shaped
body. Hollow-core, cast stainless
steel handles remain cool to the
touch during most stovetop use.
The collection offers close-
fitting, highly polished stainless steel lids.
The cookware is dishwasher safe and
oven safe to 500° F. It will be available
at retail in fall 2011 in a 10-piece set,
skillet twin pack and open stock.
Anolon/Meyer Corp.
[tel] 800.388.3872
www.anolon.com
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{ news in brief }
Progressive International appointed Kurt
Bergquist as President and Chief Executive
Officer in July. Bergquist had worked for
Progressive in an advisory capacity for more
than 10 years before being named Senior
Vice President of Corporate Development
in 2010. Bergquist replaced Bill Reibl,
who was credited by the company’s board
of directors for establishing a strong
competitive platform and a reputation for
innovation. Reibl opened Progressive’s
Hong Kong office and helped establish
close partnerships with Chinese manufacturers. Progressive, which is based in
Kent, Wash., is a producer of kitchen tools
and gadgets under the Progressive and
PrepSolutions brands.
IBC-Hearthware Inc. has changed its
company name to Hearthware Inc.
Hearthware, located in Libertyville, Ill.,
has marketed consumer products with
advanced technology since 1997. The
company’s leading product is the NuWave
Pro Infrared Oven, which uses a patented
system combining infrared, conduction
and convection heat. The NuWave Oven
line features four models. Hearthware also
produces the i-Roast 2 coffee roaster and
the NuWave® Party Mixer, as well as
cutting-edge products for safety and
recreation, including the Whiptide™ Dual
Deck Carve Board.
Trade Associates Group Ltd., also know as
tag, announced that Erica Friedman will
direct and manage tag product development,
working closely with the tag design and
sourcing team. Friedman is a veteran in the
tabletop, gift and home décor industries,
and as Principal of Erica Friedman Design
did product development work for
Waterford Wedgwood, Macy’s, Dansk,
Ralph Lauren and Sasaki among many
others. Previously she designed for Lenox
and Kosta Boda. Most recently she served
as Senior Design Director for Indigo Books
& Music of Toronto. In addition to her
professional experience, Friedman has been
active in the community including holding
seats on the advisory boards of the Fashion
Institute of Technology and the Lower
East Side Girls Club, both of New York.
Founded in Chicago in 1976, tag designs
and distributes thousands of tag-branded
housewares, tabletop, home décor, furniture
and gift products.
Dormus, a housewares store in Pleasanton,
Calif., reopened in July after a three-year
absence, according to reports in the Contra
Costa Times. The store reopened in its
previous 11,000-square-foot location. A
second, smaller store in San Jose remains open.
Giardini di Sole International, a Boston
importer of Italian-made tabletop items,
furniture and pottery, gave away $10,000
worth of place settings, dining tables,
gift certificates and culinary items from
Italy to three brides-to-be as part of a
bridal registry promotion. A multi-media
competition, La Vita e un Viaggio (Life Is
a Journey) asked brides to share their
personal, romantic or travel journeys
through poetry, photographs, song, video,
drawing or painting in relation to three
questions. “The contest was a surprising
gift to us,” said U.S. Director Libby Morris,
one of three partners. “Both a wonderful
chance to reflect back on our own years of
discovering ourselves and to connect with
new customers on such a personal level.”
It was also an opportunity to launch the
company’s bridal registry, and to familiarize
themselves with the different social media
platforms. Giardini di Sole first set up
shop in Vancouver in 2006. The Boston
showroom opened in November 2010.
The International Licensing Industry
Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA)
announced the addition of six new
members to its board of directors. The new
directors were elected by a vote of the
LIMA membership and their terms will
run from July 1, 2011 through June 30,
2014. Joining the LIMA board are: Susie
Lecker, Senior Vice President at FisherPrice Friends, FP Brands who is now
responsible for overseeing the marketing,
design and engineering groups that develop
products associated with Disney,
Nickelodeon and HIT properties. Marty
Malysz, President, Dependable Solutions
Inc. has 21 years of experience marketing
automated licensing and royalty systems
to owners and licensees of intellectual
property in the consumer product, sports,
entertainment and apparel industries. Carla
Peyton, Senior Vice President for Licensed
Consumer Products-The Americas at BBC
Worldwide America is responsible for
overseeing licensed consumer products for
North and South America. Jennifer
Richmond, Managing Director, Richmond
Management Group, provides clients with
a full range of services from acquisition
through final negotiation and management.
James Slifer, Vice President-Business
Development at The Joester Loria Group
has more than 16 years experience in
licensing, and is responsible for overseeing
sales and new client acquisitions, and
specializes in extending brands into
emerging and non-traditional product
categories. Cheryl Stoebenau, President,
CAS Marketing represents manufactures in
building their licensing portfolios and
maximizing their licensing opportunities.
Smith’s, the Hot Springs, Ark.-based
maker of Edgeware knife sharpeners and
kitchen tools, named Sonja Berton as
National Sales Manager-Housewares.
Berton reports to Mark Adkison, Smith’s
Vice President of Global Sales. Her
responsibilities include managing the
Edgeware sales force of more than 50
independent manufacturers representatives.
Berton brings more than 10 years
experience to the position. She most
recently served as Sales Manager for
MUKitchen in Minneapolis.
ADVERTISER INDEX
American FeiTian ..............................................16
Core Bamboo .....................................................16
Creative Tops ......................................................13
Essenergy .............................................................17
Evriholder............................................................17
Fire Wire..............................................................14
Fissler .............................................................10, 12
Fox Run Brands..................................................32
Full Circle............................................................18
fusionbrands .......................................................13
Hewlett Manufacturing....................................18
Howard Naturals ...............................................22
Lancaster Colony...............................................15
Linden Sweden...................................................19
Parrish.....................................................................2
Pillivuyt................................................................19
Pragotrade/Weston ...........................................14
Prodyne .........................................................11, 30
SCI ...................................................................6, 20
Talisman Designs ...............................................22
Tribest ..................................................................15
Vinaroz.................................................................21
Vita Craft ............................................................23
Wilshire Industries ............................................31
WÜSTOFF ........................................................24
Zak Designs...........................................................5
30
Trade Show Buzz
How can you write a trade show column
when everyone is away at shows? We will
just take this as a positive sign—too much
work to stop and chat.
Looking ahead, the National Restaurant
Association show, has officially changed its
2012 dates to May 5 to 8. The show was
rescheduled to avoid overlap with the Global
G8 and NATO Summit, a major geopolitical
conference with high security and logistics
requirements. The new dates were agreed
upon after Chicago committed to a one-time
package of about $2 million to ease the
financial cost of moving the dates. NRA
figures estimate the show brings about $100
million and 56,000 people to the city each
year. The International Wine & Spirits event,
which is co-located with NRA, will also move
a week earlier, to May 6 and 7.
Among July’s highlights was the Atlanta
International Gift & Home Furnishings
Market, which drew buyers from around the
United States and more than 75 countries.
Show host AmericasMart reported the home
cooking trend and food TV are bringing more
permanent exhibitors to their gourmet and
housewares product center. New year-round
at AmericasMart are L’EQUIP, Now Designs,
La Crema, European Designs, Just Perfect
by Rocelle Aragon
Inc. and Lifetime Brands, while Mussels &
More Pottery has expanded its space.
Kicking off August was Chicago Living
& Giving. One of the 2011 highlights
was the Fair Trade Pavilion, in which buyers
selected ethically sourced products from
around the world. With more shoppers
voluntarily spending money and time to
buy Fair Trade, we’re interested to know
how this will pan out.
September is really full, with the Fall
Chicago Market (Sept. 12 to 14) and the
Fall L.A. Mart (Sept. 18 to 20). For food
trend inspiration, check out Natural
Products Expo East (Sept. 22 to 24,
Baltimore) and CoffeeFest Seattle (Sept.
22 to 25). One can only hope you’re
keeping track of your frequent flyer miles.
Also set for Sept. 23 to 26 is the ABC
Kids’ Expo, being held in Louisville, Ky.,
for the first time. Based on hotel room
sales, show management is projecting this
could be its biggest show ever, with popular
features—including the New Products,
Modern Child and Eco-Sustainable
pavilions—being retained and improved.
Those in the baked goods arena will want to
check out All Things Baking (Oct. 2 to 4),
which details a comprehensive education
program on its site, www.allthingsbaking
2011.com. A week after is San Diego’s
Gourmet Experience (Oct. 8 to 9).
Of special interest to Kitchenware News
readers will be trade-only Chef ’s Marketplace,
with more than 150 exhibitors of kitchen
equipment, cookware and quality cutlery.
October 14 to 16, AmericasMart holds a
joint show for two related fairs: Atlanta
Fall Gift & Home Furnishings and the
Atlanta Gourmet Market. AmericasMart
is optimistic that combining the shows
will create a more complete and efficient
experience for buyers. Check back for
details at www.americasmart.com. If
you choose to sit that one out, Oct. 25 to
28 brings the New York Tabletop Show
at three different buildings of individual showrooms.
November brings Kosherfest on the 8th
and 9th at the Meadowlands Exposition
Center, the largest event around for this
ever-growing market. Organizers estimate
the show draws more than 6,000
professional attendees and more than 350
exhibitors from all over the world.
PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show (Nov. 13
to 15) at the Rosemont (Ill.) Convention
Center, will feature more than 2,000 exhibit
booths where retailers and wholesalers can
find products and suppliers.
2011
{ t ra d e s h o w b u z z }
TRADE SHOW
CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2011
10-12 Dallas Total Home
& Gift Market
Dallas Market Center
Dallas, TX, 800.DAL.MKTS
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
26-28 Fall L.A. Mart Market
L.A. Mart
Los Angeles, CA, 800.LAMART4
www.lamart.com
OCTOBER 2011
10-12 Atlanta Fall Gift &
Home Furnishings Market and
The Atlanta Gourmet Market®
AmericasMart Atlanta,
Atlanta, GA, 800.ATL.MART
www.americasmart.com
25-28 New York Tabletop Market
New York Showrooms, 41 Madison,
7 West 34th, 230 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY, 212.686.1203,
212.279.6063, 800.698.5617
www.41madison.com
www.7wnewyork.com
www.230fifthave.com
NOVEMBER 2011
4-7 Smoky Mountain Gift Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Gatlinburg, TN 678.285.3976
www.urban-expo.com
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