Stem

Cutting fruit and squeezing the juice out of it is a hassle. And buying bottled citrus juice just isn’t authentic for some aspiring chefs.

The Stem, an invention from Quirky user, Timothy Houle, solves both of these dilemmas. Simply insert the Stem into any fruit using the serrated teeth and you’ve got fresh juice at your command, minus the mess. The citrus spritzer sprays and distributes the juice evenly, ensuring that you end up with a wicked guacamole.

The Stem is made from polypropylene – a food safe plastic, and disassembles easily for cleaning.

Kitchen, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on March 29th, 2012

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$5 BUY

Taste of Italy Pizza Chopper

We men aren’t often on the lookout for kitchen tools that’ll make our lives easier. But when it comes to pizza, the staple of our diet, we’re all for it.

The Taste of Italy Pizza Chopper from Bialetti cuts easily through pizza crust, both thin and deep-dish. Just grab the rolled handle and rock the blade back and forth to get even, uniform slices all the way around. The chopper is dishwasher safe so you won’t need to worry about additional cleanup.

Pickup the Grill-Top PizzaQue Stone while you’re at it and skip the Domino’s.

Kitchen, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on March 13th, 2012

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$15 BUY

Knuckle Pounder Meat Tenderizer

You gotta love anything that helps you combine two favorite things into one. Beef and football, great! Beef and sex, I don’t know how that works, but awesome! Beef and beating the living crap out of stuff… oh yeah, baby!

That’s just what the Knuckle Pounder has in mind. It looks like a pair of brass knuckles with a big slab of ridged metal attached. Slip it on, grab a tough cut of beef like a flank steak or skirt steak, and just go to town on that sucker until it begs for mercy. And by “mercy”, I mean the searing heat of the grill.

And suddenly a whole new world of beef opens up to you. Cuts that were once too tough to think about cooking are some of the best cuts you ever ate. Plus nothing works out frustrations like whaling on a hunk of dead cow.

Kitchen, Under $25

By Doug Sinclair on February 29th, 2012

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$10 BUY

Scanomat TopBrewer

The number one ideal of a real coffee drinker: intravenously fed coffee, with the drip begun immediately upon waking. Sigh, that will always be the dream. But the number two ideal, an actual coffee faucet right next to the hot and cold water, has finally come true.

It’s called the TopBrewer, from Scanomat. It mounts into a counter top just like a regular faucet. And it brews perfect coffee. Already, it’s near to perfect. But wait, there’s more.

It also has built into its tip the world’s smallest milk foamer. Fresh milk is heated and foamed and comes right out of the same tap. Which can also provide hot or cold water, hot or cold milk, and steam. And probably delicious magical rainbows.

And as if that wasn’t enough, you can actually control it from an iPhone or iPad. This is now entering the realm of the truly awesome. It’s like getting coffee delivered straight from the future.

Kitchen

By Doug Sinclair on February 25th, 2012

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$TBA BUY

Cutting Board with Collapsible Bin

From the “so-obvious-it’s-genius” file comes this cutting board from Progressive with an attached scraps bin that catches all the bits you’re cutting off. No more cleaning stray vegetable chunks off the floor or scrambling around searching for that finger you accidentally chopped off.

The bin is detachable if you like, but when attached it has a secure seal so no liquids get through the crack, and it hangs over the edge of the counter to make sure gravity works in your favor. And the “collapsible” part comes from how the bin nestles neatly against the cutting board when in storage. Just make sure you take that finger out first. You don’t want to be finding that thing in there later.

$25-$50, Kitchen

By Doug Sinclair on February 4th, 2012

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$27 BUY

Switch | Salt and Pepper Dispenser

Separate salt and pepper shakers? Yeah, they may have been good enough for Ug and Oog to season their mastodon meat, but this is the age of technology, dammit. In the 21st century, if it ain’t got a button it ain’t got nothin’.

Enter the Fred & Friends Switch Salt and Pepper Shaker. One stylish unit. Two separate seasonings contained inside. And one big fat toggle button on top that lets you pick salt or pepper before you start your shaking. Welcome to the future of salting stuff.

Kitchen, Under $25

By Doug Sinclair on January 28th, 2012

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$9 BUY

Le Creuset Stoneware Mugs

It’s not often that we get excited over mugs, but sometimes a quality product comes along and deserves the attention.

These Le Creuset Stoneware Mugs are currently the best selling mugs on Amazon, and for good reason. A gently flared rim for easier drinking, generous 12 ounce capacity, curved loop handle for a comfortable hold, and a non-porous enamel finish, meaning no odors, staining, chipping or cracking. They’re also dishwasher, microwave and oven-safe (up to 500 degrees F).

Add all that to the fact that they’re quite stylish, and you have yourself a damn nice mug.

Kitchen, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on January 2nd, 2012

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$12 BUY

Corkcicle | Wine Chiller

Why deal with the hassle of an ice bucket, especially when they can actually over-chill your wine? There’s no reason to when you have a Corkcicle.

Just put the Corkcicle in your freezer for at least two hours and then insert it into a bottle of wine after you’ve poured one glass. It chills the wine from the inside to maintain optimal drinking temperatures for both whites and reds.

Don’t worry, that large icicle you’re looking at won’t water down your wines… it’s actually made of BPA-free plastic and filled with a reusable freeze gel.

Kitchen, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on December 31st, 2011

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$23 BUY

Peel UK Coffee Machine

Since coffee wasn’t addicting enough already, HJC Design decided to make it even more tempting.

This coffee machine, designed for Peel UK, features a stainless steel base that simulates ripples (inspired by the drip of flowing coffee). The effect not only provides for a pleasing aesthetic, but also helps guide your mug to the proper brewing location. There are even glowing LED bands of soft blue light encircling the design; creating a relaxing atmosphere during those dark early mornings.

Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful waterfall of rich coffee goodness.

Kitchen

By Jason Bacchetta on December 19th, 2011

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$TBA BUY

ThumbSaver | Magnetic Nail Setter

Unless you’re a guru working in construction, you probably fear the hammer when trying to pound a nail in. We’ve all felt the pain of a swollen, bruised thumb.

But here’s a simple gadget that aims to end our phobia of hammers once and for all… a magnetic nail setter. The name says it all. The ThumbSaver features a powerful magnet that picks up nails and holds them securely in place while you use all your might to get the job done safely.

It’s about damn time.

Kitchen, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on October 19th, 2011

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$11 BUY

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