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This article details the renovation of the 12-by-12-foot kitchen of Paul Belliveau and Scan Ryan. In an almost yearlong renovation, they had taken their dark, linoleum-clad kitchen and turned it into an open, inviting space with Tuscan colors and a series of appliances Todd English would envy. An L-shaped addition added 10 feet to the cramped cooking quarters and also yielded a walk-in pantry, an entryway and a great room.

Evaluates several juice extractors. Breville 800 Class Commercial Juicer 800JE; Breville Juice Fountain JE95; Sunbeam Fresh Start JE6400; Panasonic Juice Extractor MJ-W66P.

Provides a practical guide to product ratings information on a select pool of gas grill from various manufacturers in the U.S. Guide to ratings; Technical specifications; Additional detail on features and performance for individual models; Availability; Recommendations; Brief technology tips that will be of much help in decision making.

Presents test results conducted on leading dishwasher brands in Australia. Performance of the models tested; Brand rankings; Basis for the rankings; Tips on what to look for in a dishwasher. INSETS: Saving space--at a price.;Energy labels--check the fine print.;In brief..

Evaluates a number of dishwashers. Washing performance; Hot water use; Time and noise; Useful features; Repair history of certain brands; Kenmore (Sears) 1595; Maytag MDB9000A; Frigidaire FDB949GF; Others. INSETS: Useful features;Ratings & recommendations.

The article provides insights on several kitchen utensils. The importance of washing and sanitising chopping boards after using them is emphasized. It cites the pros and cons of several garlic crusher including the Vibe Rolling Garlic Chopper and Culinare Garlic Press C12010. Consumers are advised to buy double-sided kitchen hammers.

The article offers tips for using several kitchen equipment shared by readers. Marisa Bardach, editor of Prevention.com, shares tips for using JarPop in opening jars. Reader Tara Rodriguez recommends the OXO Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup. Dina Lindquist of Farmington Hills, Michigan considers the Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer as her favorite equipment.

Features the aesthetic ceramic utensils of artist Kayoko Hoshino. Family background of Hoshino; Description of clay materials; Color variations.

Provides a practical guide to choosing and buying outdoor grills. Factors to consider when buying a ; Description of available products under this category from various manufacturers; Details on the important features of these products; Provision of brief technology tips that will be of much help in decision making; Factors to consider when choosing products under this category.

Presents details about kitchen gadgets which would make popular gifts during the holiday season. Use of "smart" pots such as the high-tech Recipe Smart Pot by Rival which is made for slow cooking; Reference to the Grapefruiter by Chef'n, which can be used to cut up grapefruit easily and quickly; Tools such as Polder's Programmable Thermometer with Timer for riddding of microbes such as salmonella and E. coli; Usefulness of Oxo's Good Grips Salad Spinner which uses centrifugal force to get water off greens quickly and efficiently.

Evaluates several dishwasher models. Gallery ESI 611X from Electrolux; Jetclean MJD2000AAW from Maytag; Favorit 60820 from AEG.

Presents information on "Magic Trivets" by British design firm W2. Description of the trivets and their use in the kitchen; Way that they can tell when a pot or pan is hot; How the trivets are treated with a special heat-sensitive pigment that turns different colors according to heat.

Focuses on sharpening of kitchen knives using Arkansas stones and gadgets by Susan Hercek and her colleagues in Rodale's Product Testing Department. Comparison between stones and gadgets; Sharpeners that can produce an edge that stays sharp longer; Difficulties in using the stones; Suggestions for kitchen knives.

Features various latest kitchenware in the U.S., to make cooking fast. Specifications of the mini salt and pepper ball sets; Usability of the ceramic batter bowl; Dimension of the kitchen towels set.

Reports on a study being undertaken by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers on the diversity of commercial kitchen equipment and the impact of its position on the performance of commercial kitchen hoods. Issues considered; Cost of the project; Remarks from principal investigator Richard Swierczyna.

Introduces the Oxo Good Grips line of household products from World Kitchen Inc. of Elmira, New York. Design of the products; Quality of the products; Cost of the products.

Presents several items and gadgets designed to improve kitchen and cooking technology. Chronology of when gadgets were introduced to kitchens; Concepts and discussion of possible future kitchen gadgets introduced by designers; kitchen cart; toaster, shape shifting knife; ice cream scooper; composter; drinking glass similar to a baby bottle.

Discusses the myriad uses of the Chinese-style cleaver. Design of the utensil, and how it differs from Western-style cleavers; Dexterity of culinary arts professor Shirley Cheng with a cleaver, and how she learned to wield it; Chinese recipes, and instructions.

The article describes several products including the striped and spotted wooden bocce set from Fredericks and Mae, a corn peeler from Oxo, and the plastic-and-steel Solair chair.

The article evaluates several food storage containers including the Banana Seal by Seal-A-Bag, the Copco Bag Cap, and the ClickClack Accents canister.

The article suggests the use of disposable utensils that can be composted when having a picnic. Among these disposable utensils are Preserve tableware made of recycled plastic from recycline.com, cutlery made from biodegradable and compostable cornstrach-based resin from Nat-UR cutlery Stainless-steel cutlery from Whole Foods.

The article introduces several products for baking, serving and transporting cakes, including the Oneida Bake and Take Cupcake Carrier, NordicWare Shortcake Baskets Pan and Kaiser LaForme Flan Pan Rosette.

The article evaluates a selection of vacuum sealers including the Food Saver brand's compact #V2240, the Food Saver #V2860, and the Reynolds Handi-Vac.

The article presents five uses for a coffee filter. A coffee filter can be used as a dish cover, for dishes being microwaved. It can be used as a strainer liner, when straining oil to save for another use. It can also be used as a drip catcher by slitting the middle and sliding up a paintbrush or ice cream stick to catch drips. A coffee filter can also be used as glass cleaner and a pan protector.

The article evaluates several kitchen utensils, including Oxo Precision Tongs, Sleekstor Measuring Cups, and Chef'n Palm Peeler.

This article presents a comparison of baking tools, including the stainless-steel Double Balloon Whisk from Khun Rikon, Sil Pin Silicone Rolling Pin, and Big Chill Pastry Beard from Khun Rikon.

The article introduces the Multi-Mouse 3-Way Opener developed by Zyliss company in the U.S. The opener can be used to lift off metal tabs, open bottle caps and can be adjusted to different sizes of twist-off bottle caps. It is available in various colors such as red, green, black and blue, and costs 6.99 dollars in the market.

The article evaluates two beverage makers, including Back to Basics Cocoa Latte Hot Drink Maker and BonJour Hot Chocolate Maker.

The article evaluates the automatic jar opener from Black and Decker and offers information on the price and initial problems encountered with the product.

The article features the Workplace dish set from Vessel. The melamine dishes come with stainless-steel cutlery, and the whole kit is dishwasher-safe. The set cannot replace plastic storage containers because it is not sealable. It has a placemat about 2 feet long and 8 inches wide and doubles as a holder for the set.

This articles presents a look at new furniture, home furnishings, kitchenware, and kitchen utensils including an expanding dinner table by Xpand System sold at Pauline Grace, a candy dish from Lobmeyr glassworks sold at Moss, a mortar and pestle designed by John Julian, a bread knife by Zani & Zani, and a pot scrubber from Japan.

Introduces a variety of colorful kitchen utensils. Price of the color-coded flexible cutting boards from Lilian Vernon Corp.; Designs of the old steel box graters from Sarut; Features of the Hamilton Beach two-speed dial blender.

Offers information on the Progressive Avocado Slicer, which cuts and scoops out avocado meat. How the tool works; How the slicer eliminates the mess of using a knife and spoon; Where the slicer can be purchased.

Features several coffeemakers. Melitta One: One Pod Brewer; Philips Senseo; Bunn My Café.

Features a zoomer coffee maker.

Presents tips on storing cutlery using an old-fashioned letter sorter.

The article introduces a slicer from Chef's Choice. This appliance is designed to slice from ½ inches thick to paper thin. The appliance's head can be positioned horizontally or at a 30° angle to its base, and its cantilevered design allows a platter to be positioned under it.

Looks at several portable equipment that can be use in a party. Information on Bosch Power Box, a steel-caged boom box; Cost of Muchas Margaritas Blender; Description of Lt. Blender's Margarita in a Bag.

Features the plastic measuring cups from Oxo Good Grips. Availability; Key features; Price.

The article presents information about the new Green Star juicer. It is really two extractors in one. It juices both hard roots and fibrous vegetables and herbs. Unique magnetic and bioceramic technology contributes to a more stable juice for longer refrigeration time. It also operates as a food mill for baby food, sorbets, bread sticks and more.

Evaluates the Black & Decker Lids Off electric jar opener. Product capabilities; Drawbacks of the equipment; Overall product assessment.

Features heart-shaped pewter measuring spoons. Engraving on the spoons; Cost.

Evaluates various kitchen and bar utensils from OXO. Cost of the vegetable peeler; Design of the Shaker; Things included in the Seven-Piece Bar Kit.

Focuses on Berkel meat slicers. Status of the meat slicers as a favorite among chefs; Price range of meat slicer models; Availability of meat slicers at BuonItalia in New York City.