Products » Show Notes » Feb 04, 2005

Bradshaw International showed off the new BIALETTI Mukka Espress, an ingenious stovetop cappuccino maker that allows users to prepare two creamy mugs of cappuccino as easily as with a coffee maker. Introduced in November in Europe, the unit was well received and will be officially launched at the IH&H Show in March. For more information, call 800-421-6290, or send e-mail to cwood@goodcook.com.

Picnic Time had some very attractive cocktail sets in leather cases. The Martini Tote and the larger Manhattan are both outfitted with cocktail glasses, strainers, shakers, various tools, and space to hold two bottles. The Martini is also insulated, so one could carry wine as well. Call 888-742-6429, or visit www.PicnicTime.com.

Adagio Teas launched a new electric teakettle called utiliTEA at the show that offers a unique variable temperature-control feature. The gourmet tea company continues to add interesting accessories to its line and this new item offers tea lovers a range of temperature settings that is ideal for great tea, which is best steeped at a cooler-than-boiling temperature. For information, call 973-253-7400, or send e-mail to kyle@adagio.com.

Pepper Mill Imports has several new models of their copper and brass peppermills, some straight, some curvey, but all very sturdily built. Call them at 831-393-0244, or visit www.peppermillimports.com.
Girls at the Grill was on hand at the Harold Imports booth with their Grill Friends line of BBQ accessories that now includes her new BBQ brush with silicone bristles and an innovative angled design that allows a chef to baste without having his/her hand directly over the heat. She also had her marvelous Super Grater, a ceramic grater that is ideal for ginger. Owner Elizabeth Karmel had an advance copy of her new book, Taming the Flame: Hot and Quick Grilling and Low and Slow BBQ (Wiley & Sons), a 300-page opus that is due out this spring. Call Harold Imports at 800-526-2163, or visit www.haroldskitchen.com or www.GirlsattheGrill.com.