TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Chillsner Beer Cooler

Chill that beer in a minute. Photo courtesy Hewy Wine Chillers.   We’re quite enamored of the Corkcicle, a reusable, gel-filled plastic icicle. Kept in the freezer until you need it, it becomes a wine cooler and bottle stopper that chills down a bottle of wine or maintains the temperature of an already chilled bottle.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Buy Silly Kitchen Gadgets

A special gadget slices grapes in half. A better gadget: a sharp knife and a cutting board. Photo courtesy OXO.   We have the greatest respect for OXO Good Grips. They, and other manufacturers, produce kitchen gadgets that make food preparation easier. But some work better than others. We had great hopes for the mango…
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National Zucchini Day Recipes: Spiral Zucchini ‘Green Papaya’ Salad & Zucchini Pasta

Whether served raw, roasted, baked, grilled, sautéed, pickled, or fried, zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables and a seasonal summer favorite that’s abundantly available at farm stands and supermarkets. This summer squash is very low in calories—33 calories for a medium zucchini. There are many wonderful ways to serve zucchini: Garnishes Gratin Grilled…
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PRODUCT: Zoku Slush/Slushie Maker

Do the kids on “Glee” ever drink their slushies? We only recall slushie attacks, wasting the sweet, frozen drink by throwing it on a classmate. Perhaps they each have a Zoku Slush and Shake Maker, where they enjoy slushies at home to their hearts’ delight. This convenient device uses a cup that is pre-frozen in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Get A Food Ring

This fancy first course is not that hard to make. Photo courtesy The Heathman | Portland, Oregon.   It isn’t hard to make fancy appetizers like the one in the photo. All you need is a food ring. It is also called a ring mold, although that term can also refer to a multi-serving container…
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