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Imperia pasta machine

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Imperia


Why didn't I buy this sooner??? I did a ton of research before purchasing the Imperia Pasta Machine. I decided on this particular machine because of the large number of positive reviews on this site and others as well as an in-person testing of products at Crate & Barrel and Williams-Sonoma. I have now been using it several times a week for a few months.

This machine is very well built and sturdy. I think that you could run over it with a dump truck and it wouldn't get a scratch on it. It is pretty heavy once the fettuccine attachment is on there, so make sure that it is clamped down tight. You will need a pretty significant lip on your counter for the clamp to fit properly (I'd say about at least 1.5-2 inches). I do not believe ... Read More:

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BALL Home Canning Basics Kit

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Jarden


My mom got this for me and I love to can. I am looking forward till next spring when I have a garden and can home grown stuff. The only disappointing part is that the coupons that where in the box had expired about 9 months earlier.

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Todco Spice Stack 10.75-in.

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Tagco LLC


In a word, perfect. This spice rack is perfect for an in the cabinet hidden spice rack. We have a narrow cabinet that is not practical for too much but perfect for spices. The bottom shelf has a spice carrousel for regularly used spices and this is on the second shelf. When I pull it out they hang down to the first shelf level - which is "perfect." My only concern is that the bottom shelf seems like it may start to separate from the sides under the weight of the spices, but so far so good and I don't put my use everday spices on it.

Really, who ever thought of this gets a gold star, great idea and design. Works as advertised.

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Matfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking Mat

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Matfer


I was a little leery of these from the bad reviews of them smoking and burning but decided to give them a try anyway when I found them on special. I've now used them and wish I had more in different sizes. I've used them for cookies and they do help immensely. The cookies brown more evenly and come off so easily! I highly recommend them.

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SmartShopper SS101 Grocery List Organizer

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Smart Shopper


I love this SmartShopper and don't want to be without it. Occasionally I have to look in the directory to get it right but it was easy to add the few things I couldn't find. My favorite thing is the way it organizes the list when it prints out. Makes my shopping so much easier and faster.
My only criticism is you can't turn it off so it goes through batteries. A rechargeable version would be nice.

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J.A. Henckels 19-Slot Super Knife Storage Block

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Henckels


After visiting several kitchen stores and big box department stores that apparently don't carry more than one knife block, I finally found one that holds all of my knives! The block does exactly what I expected it to do - hold a lot of knives.

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OXO "Good Grips" Baking Tools

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: OXO


After visiting several kitchen stores and big box department stores that apparently don't carry more than one knife block, I finally found one that holds all of my knives! The block does exactly what I expected it to do - hold a lot of knives.

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Oxo Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: OXO


I have two each of the 1/4-cup, 1-cup and 2-cup Oxo measuring cups, and one of the 4-cup ones. I actually have a ton of measuring cups, but these are the ones I grab first. It is beyond convenient to just be able to look down at the cup instead of holding it up or squatting down to see if the liquid is at the right level. They're also just the right weight, not too heavy and not flimsy. They feel good in the hand, which is important to me since I use them pretty much daily (the difference between a good kitchen tool and a great one has a lot to do with how it feels to use it, and these get a double thumbs-up for me on that aspect!).

I wish they made one in a 1/2-cup size too. Heavy cream always leaves a little behind, and the taller the cup, ... Read More:

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Joyce Chen Stainless Steel Strainer, 7 Inch

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Joyce Chen


I WISH I HAVE GOTTEN IT SOOONER. I COOK MY OWN HERBAL TEAS AND IT IS JUST PERFECT...IT ALSO LOOKS PRETTY WITH MY OTHER JOYCE CHEN TOOL COLLECTION. I WILL GIVE IT A 10 IF WE HAD THAT RATING AVAILABLE AND FOR THE BARGAIN PRICE - AMAZON YOU ARE PRICELESS!!! Joyce Chen Stainless Steel Strainer, 7 Inch

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Joyce Chen 3-Piece Burnished Bamboo Stir-Fry Set

Childrens Toy Shop > Kitchen & Housewares > Cooks Tools and Gadgets
from: Joyce Chen


We are trying to reduce plastics in the kitchen and these items fill the cooking utensil void nicely. Easy to clean and they don't scratch up pots and pans.