-By Jennifer Strailey

Goodbye Detergent! Hello Style
Roland Products Inc. (Fissler USA’s parent company) has begun distributing Goodbye Detergent! products from Japan last month. These unique scrubs for the kitchen and outdoor areas use natural abrasives to clean without detergent or soap. Among the products are the Original Spaghetti Scrubs. These scrubs are made by grinding corncobs and peach pits into a powder that is applied to a fabric backing. The result is a scrub that won’t scratch cookware or dishes. They not only work great, they also dry quickly, so they don’t harbor bacteria like sponges. All of the scrubs come in unbleached recycled packaging. MAP prices for the line are between $6.99 and $8.99 per pack. For more information, contact Chris Wert (chris@fisslerusa.com) or Jo Saucier (jo@rolandinc.com).
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Le Creuset Mini Cocottes — Cute to the Max
Actually, the new Mini Cocottes gift set from Le Creuset is much more than cute — it’s a stylish and highly functional kit for cooking French nouvelle cuisine and more. Each set comes with four iconic Flame-colored Le Creuset Mini Cocottes and a cookbook featuring 25 sweet and savory recipes to be made using the individual 8-ounce ceramic dishes. The set is perfect for creating individual casseroles, side dishes, condiments and desserts. These versatile dishes with lids can go from the fridge to the oven to the table to the dishwasher. The suggested retail price of the set is $80. For more information, visit www.lecreuset.com.
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Versatility is This Chef’sChoice®
Chef’sChoice® Diamond Hone® AngleSelect™ Model 1520 is a truly versatile sharpener. Designed to sharpen Asian-, European- and American-style knives, the Diamond Hone AngleSelect is engineered to provide astonishingly sharp edges using highly precise knife guides that automatically position the knife. A multistage sharpening system features 100 percent diamond abrasives and patented flexible stropping polishing discs that create a “gothic arch” edge structure recognized for incredible sharpness and durability. For more information, visit www.chefschoice.com.
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Bialetti Introduces Electric Hot Chocolate Maker
Bialetti Industrie, S.p.A — manufacturer of the Moka Express stovetop espresso maker — presents the Bialetti electric Hot Chocolate Maker. The machine produces rich and creamy cups of hot chocolate with very little effort. Simply fill the clear upper chamber with milk (2 percent is recommended) and shaved chocolate or cocoa of choice, and watch as the mixture is heated, blended and frothed to perfection. The 32-ounce Hot Chocolate Maker also allows consumers to create their own hot chocolate-based recipes using liquors or flavored syrups. The machine’s interior features a paddle that continuously rotates to produce a creamy consistency. An exterior timer can be set for desired temperature and amount of froth, while the Auto On-Off switch is a safety feature. The Bialetti Hot Chocolate Maker can also be used to heat and froth milk for lattes, cappuccinos and chai teas. Thanks to its Cool Mixing function, the machine can also prepare iced coffees or shakes. For more information, visit www.bialetti.com.
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Cuisinart Presents Multifunctional Rice Cooker
Cuisinart introduces the new Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker with Fuzzy Logic Technology (model no. FRC-800). It features preprogrammed menu options, a 24-hour programmable finish time and an automatic “Keep Warm” setting that activates after cooking is complete. One of the Multi-Cooker’s most distinctive benefits is Fuzzy Logic Technology, which is comprised of a built-in “brain” that senses fluctuations in cooking and automatically adjusts operation to ensure perfect results every time. Cuisinart’s new Multi-Cooker is also equipped with an easy-to-read control panel and backlit blue LCD display, preprogrammed menu options that include White Rice, Sushi Rice, Brown Rice and Arborio Rice (most often used for Risotto), and additional options for Oatmeal, Slow Cooking, Steaming and Soup. In addition, the unit has Quick Cooking and Reheat functions. It has an everyday retail price of $149. For more information, visit www.cuisinart.com.
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