$19.99; amazon.com
Think fresh-squeezed OJ is an indulgence saved for a fancy brunch? Think again. The Chef’n Juicester is the quickest, easiest route from fruit to glass, no brunch required. Swap out the large and small reamers to accommodate any size fruit, and dual strainers remove seeds and pulp. Squeeze the juice into the sturdy plastic container, measure your yield to track your intake, and down the hatch!
Chef’n VeggiChop Vegetable Chopper
$19.99; amazon.com
For the chopping-challenged, the Chef’n VeggiChop is quite simply the best gift you could ask for. Put your veggies in the container, pull the handle several times, and voila! Freshly chopped vegetables are ready for your recipe. The more times you pull the handle, the smaller the pieces, from rough chop to mince to purée. Throw the makings for guacamole in all at once, and you’ll have a delicious dip in record time. Bonus: Just remove the blade and pop on the accompanying top for storing.
Chef’s Planet Measuring Colander
$10-$15; chefsplanet.com
Multi-taskers, take note! The Chef’s Planet Measuring Colander pulls triple duty. Use the colander to drain and measure everything from fruit to pasta, and the bottom acts as a built-in tuna can drainer. Available in three colors and 2- and 3-cup sizes.
Cuisipro Compact Herb Keeper
$17; amazon.com
Fresh herbs are a fantastic way to add flavor to a meal, but often it’s hard to use them up before they go bad. Enter the Cuisipro Compact Herb Keeper, which adds life to fresh herbs. Place the herb stems in the tray, and fill the container with water. Insert the tray into the plastic keeper so the leaves are above water, and then store the keeper in the fridge, where the herbs flourish for days longer than they otherwise would.
Duralex 5-Piece Square Bowl Set
$39.95; amazon.com
Heating food in plastic containers has raised health concerns for the potential of chemicals leaching into food in the process. The solution: the Duralex 5-Piece Square Bowl Set. This set of break-resistant glass storageware nests to save cupboard space, and the glass can go from fridge or freezer to microwave without worry of thermal shock.
Prepara Olive Oil Mister
$19.99; prepara.com
“Healthy” is easy with the Prepara Oil Mister. Fill it with any kind of cooking oil (we chose olive oil) and, if desired, add dried elements such as rosemary, peppercorns and the like for added flavor. Pressurize the mister with a few quick pumps, and you have an instant flavorful spray that’s perfect for cooking, for salads and more. Available in white, red, black and green.
Xtrema by Ceramcor
Prices vary; ceramcor.com
Nonstick cookware has come under fire in recent years for toxins contained in the coating. Ceramcor’s answer to these concerns is Xtrema environmentally friendly non-stick ceramic cookware. The line includes skillets, sauce pots and pans, braisers, broiling pans and silicon accessories like steamers, pot holders and the like. The ceramic glaze is scratch-proof, bacteria resistant and is made of non-toxic material that emits no odors or gasses during cooking. Plus certain pieces are multi-functional, acting as understated yet attractive serving and storage dishes as well, making them well worth the price tag.
Healthy Kitchen Must-Haves
Healthy cooking is easier and more entertaining with these great gift ideas.
Healthy Kitchen Must-Haves
Healthy cooking is easier and more entertaining with these great gift ideas.
Healthy Kitchen Must-Haves
Healthy cooking is easier and more entertaining with these great gift ideas.
