The Veggie Peeler saves the hassle of cleaning up those messy peels.

One of my wife’s favorite side dishes is “candied carrots” made Good Eats style. My son’s, of course, is french fries. And me? Well, I’m just happy with mashed taters. But it can be such a hassle to peel a half dozen carrots or so and then have to stop what you’re doing in order to clean up the peels. Sure, you can peel them in the garbage disposal, but often that can clog up the drain and not every kitchen has the disposal option. What does a cook do with all that vegetable detritus? Enter the Veggie Peel.

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Grilling during the big game? Go for extra bases with the Baseball Bat Pepper Grinder.

Baseball fans love to grill. Almost as much as football fans love to tailgate. But seasoning something on the grill with tiny pepper mills – or even average size mills – can be a bit singeing. Especially if you’re watching the game on the big screen while you’re doing it. Enter the Baseball Bat Pepper Mill.

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Toshiba knows that a man’s home is his castle, although the queen yield considerably far more power in the confines of the castle compared to the king figurehead. Well, we suppose both parties can always find it easier to bury the hatchet whenever there is a full on argument concerning one of life’s little details, where a well designed and tastefully furnished could go some ways in helping couples reach an agreement before their anger boils over into bitter fights. Hence, Toshiba has decided to announce its latest addition to their comprehensive 2009 LCD TV/DVD combination line up, offering the brand new Stainless Style model which in essence, is an all-in-one entertainment centre that merges both style and innovation with picture excellence, boasting a stainless steel look that is in vogue in many kitchens throughout the world.

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With the SodaStream Soda Kit, soft drink fans can save 75% by making their own Pop.

If you knew anything about me, you’d know that I should probably have stock in Coca Cola since I drink so much of the stuff. I know, I know, worst thing for me. But it’s the one vice I allow myself. Considering a can of Diet Coke can run you over a buck these days, the cost can not only add up, but it’s one of the largest profit margins there is in the snack world next to popcorn. So, how can you lower your costs and still get your soda pop fix? Look no further than SodaStream.

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The Mesh Frying Pan makes the ideal addition to any griller's arsenal.

The thing about using a pan on the grill is that it blocks the smokey goodness and char from being placed on veggies, unless you place them directly on the grill. But if the veggies are sliced thinly, like with fajitas style veggies, more goodness can end up in the charcoal along with the veggies that slip through the grill. Not so, if you have a Mesh Fry Pan.

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The Meatball Grill Basket brings flame broiled goodnews to spaghetti and meatballs.

I’m a culinary disciple of the Food Network, particularly of Alton Brown. And as such, I have an aversion for “uni-taskers,” so-called kitchen gadgets that are only for one thing and spend 99% of their time just taking up space in your kitchen. As AB puts it, the only uni-tasker in your kitchen should be a fire extinguisher, just in case. But I’m Italian, and this Meatball Grill basket may force me to say “Not so fast, AB!”

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I have an idea for a remake of Psycho, in case Universal wants to do it again. In the infamous shower scene, Norman Bates, dressed as his mother, dramatically sneaks into the bathroom, where Marion Crane is bathing. He then quickly draws back the shower curtain and as he goes to stab her… “Oh man, this is the anti-stab knife! Wait right here, I’ll be right back.”

Yes, someone actually invented an anti-stab knife. I realize that concept sounds as ridiculous as an anti-killing gun, but the blunt upper protrusion prevents someone from a fatal wound. Apparently that pointy part on the front is capable of only getting caught on clothing, and it can only pierce flesh just a little.

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Microwave chip maker for healthy snacks

It may look like a slide carousel for those old vacation slides, but this nifty little invention is a do it yourself low fat potato chip maker. simply slice your potato chips wafer thing and line them up in the slots. Stick ‘em in the microwave for a minute and you have what claims to be a nice low fat potato chip. No oil, no extra calories.

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