"kitchengadgets" news and stories

Full Belly doesn't ask the all important question regarding this kitchen gadget - WHY? Why on earth would anyone want to make hard boiled eggs square? Or at least 'edged' as results as displayed via this flickr set do not seem that successful.

It is a Chinese invention by the look of the packet but Full Belly has tracked down an online stockist. The Gadget Source has it listed for for $2.99.

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Though I often post about interesting kitchen gadgets like the avocado slicer and the Grapefruiter, I am, personally, of the belief that one can get by with nothing but a cutting board, a chef's knife, and a good saute pan. However, I am still always intrigued by gadgets, especially the list of Top 10 Strangest Kitchen Gadgets as chosen by TechEBlog. For those with lazy left click mouse-fingers, I have also listed them here:

1. Salter Nutrition Scale
2. Smart Oven that cooks for you
3. GE's All-in-one Kitchen Device
4. LiteOn's SmartLabel that changes colors as the expiration date on foods near
5. HomePub beer tap in the fridge
6. ToasterKettle to toast your toast and brew your water for tea
7. Z Island Kitchen
8. Tetris Kitchen Timer
9. Interactive LED Dining table
10. Keyboard tablecloth

They also honorably mention a few additional kitchen gadgets like a Computer Table Lamp and a Programmable Drinks Mixer.

An English barrister has invented a gadget that kills lobsters within 5 seconds. The CrustaStun is a more humane method of killing lobsters rather than being boiled alive.

The gadget is to go into commercial production in several versions including one small enough to be the 'must-have' kitchen accessory. The industrial sized version is already in use by the Blue Seafood Company, in Paignton, Devon, and Cromer Crab, of Norfolk.  A smaller version suitable for restaurant chains, catering organisations and large hotels will be available soon at a cost of about £1,500 to £2,000. 

Hopefully the home version will look a little more trendy - perhaps a KitchenAid-type makeover - than the industrial looking model pictured.

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Imported from America apparently but available in the UK through bay6kitchen, this trendy breadknife is the only product you can buy through this website at the moment.

It is £14.99 and looks slightly peculiar; but allows you to cut a loaf to the width between the blade and the handle. I can't see it being much use with an ordinary loaf. It works alright, as pictured for the French baguette, but would you want your sandwich slices that thick? No, didn't think so.

One good thing though is that the knife can be adjusted for left-handed users.

The blade is made from 'surgical quality stainless steel' held in a ‘bow saw’ configuration. The frame is made from American elder, from renewable sources.

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When you're baking for love, you need to have lots of heart(s). Why not add your measuring cups into the mix? I can't possibly think of anything but romance and sugar when I bake with these. I found them in the dollar section at Target - yes, $1! It's a delicious sweet silliness that's entirely worth the space on your gadget hooks.