Cuisinart's new Electric Wok offers home chefs a variety of cooking options. The wok's adjustable temperature probe ranges from "warm" to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, the Electric Wok offers a generous 7.3-quart capacity and 1800 watts of power to guarantee quick heating. In addition, the wok has a nonstick cooking surface so recipes can be prepared with a minimal amount of added fat for healthier food preparation. It is accompanied by two wooden spatulas, an instruction book with 30 recipes, a domed lid, and two accessory racks. Suggested retail is $150.00. For more information, call 800-726-6247, or visit www.cuisinart.com.
All-Clad's Programmable Stainless Steel Slow Cooker is one fashionable slow cooker. Perfect for preparing one-pot meals, the slow heat provides flavorful and tender roasts, soups, and stews. And when the cooking time is finished, the cooker keeps food warm till you're ready. Constructed of durable stainless steel, the 7-quart capacity cooker also has an easy-to-read digital display and riveted handles. The ceramic insert is dishwasher safe. Suggested retail is $99.99 and for more information, visit www.allclad.com, or call 800-ALL-CLAD.
Omega Products' Electric Juicer and Juice Extractor line was redesigned with brand-new production of all its models. The Omega "O2" is a new model designed for household use with only a $100 retail price point. New design features on all models include an increased opening for input. The Omega Model Pulp Ejector 4000 is also designed with two pieces, making it more user friendly and easy to clean. The MAPs on the complete range have also been reduced, bringing the 4000's price from $249 to $199 -- still with its 15-year warranty. Omega is offering 10 percent off for existing customers and 15 percent off for new customers when you mention you read it in our Online Show Notes; get the scoop from Tim Fields at 800-633-3401.
Back to Basics keeps the innovation going with a collection of new products for 2005 from Disney licensed launches to its new Blender Solution 5000 series. The Blender Solution 5500 combines style and power with a sleek stainless steel base, a 48-ounce glass carafe, and a powerful 500-watt motor. Combined with the Food Processor attachment, this upscale blender handles a bevy of tasks. Suggested retail is $69.99 ($41.99 wholesale). Call 800-688-1989 for more information.
The new VitaClay Chef Slow Cooker by Essenergy, Inc. cooks with mineral-rich, all-natural pure clay to enhance and retain the fresh flavor of food. The electric slow cooker includes a brushed stainless steel exterior housing with a removable all-natural VitaClay inner pot and glass lid with a stainless rim. Available in several sizes from 0.5 to 5 quarts, the inner pot is dishwasher and microwave safe. Also new is the VitaClay programmable all-in-one Chef Healthy Rice and Slow Cooker that cooks a variety of dishes from rice to soups to stews and more. For more information, call 877-877-9121.
Daniel Boulud's DBK brand is heading to small electrics with the help of Salton, Inc. (www.salton.com). Scheduled to hit the marketplace in 2006, DBK will include cookware, cutlery, bakeware, kitchenware, tableware, kitchen textiles, and seasoning collections. The new electrics will include hand-held blenders, stand mixers, and more. Another celebrity brand from Salton is Rachael Ray's branded kitchen appliances that include a blender, a hand mixer, a panini maker, a reversible grill-griddle, a fondue maker, a popcorn popper, a salad spinner, a microwave, and a food processor. All of these items will be available for Fall 2005. For more information, call 800-272-5629.
The Vita-Mix Professional Series puts the power in the hands of the home chef with the introduction of a new line of high-end blending equipment. Michael Symon, Joanne Weir, Jimmy Sneed, and other renowned chefs have contributed recipes to create a recipe book with more than 300 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes using the Professional Series. A Get Started DVD with Executive Chef Michael Symon provides step-by-step instruction. Both the book and DVD are included with the purchase. Available in Platinum, Ruby and Onyx, with a mirror gloss finish and a brushed aluminum faceplate, it comes with a seven-year warranty and has a suggested retail price of $499.00. A special promotion for retailers allows you to receive a unit for demonstration and display. For details, call 877-848-2649.
Home chefs looking for a heavy-duty blender with high-volume capacity and commercial-quality performance now have a model that delivers, with the introduction of Waring's largest and most powerful blender to date. The new blender – the MX1000R -- offers a heavy-duty three-horsepower motor that operates at 30,000-plus rpms. The blender's 64-oz. unbreakable polycarbonate container is perfect for preparing large quantities and features clearly demarcated measurements in ounces and liters for increased accuracy when preparing recipes. Waring's blenders come in a variety of styles and finishes, from chili red and retro green, to bright copper, pewter, and brushed stainless, as well as traditional stainless steel. The suggested retail is $560.00. For more information, visit www.waringproducts.com.
Zojirushi officially premiered their Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer that incorporates a microcomputer that automatically adjusts temperatures and cooking times, depending upon the selected program. The unit can easily prepare a wide variety of rice, including brown rice. Users simply add rice and water, select the desired menu setting, and push the cooking button. Once the rice is cooked, the unit automatically switches to a Keep Warm mode. An Extended Keep Warm and Reheating Cycle is also included. The company also introduced the redesigned Ms. Bento Stainless Steel Lunch Jar designed to keep a hot or cold lunch at the proper temperature. The jar features a stainless steel vacuum-insulated outer canister with an easy-lock lid. It is offered in Blue and Blue Silver colors. For more information, call 323-722-1700, or visit www.zojirushi.com.
bamix of Switzerland got trendy with a range of new colors in both matte and glossy finishes for its Stick Mixers. Available colors include Blue, Bright Red, Black, and Silver (with Chrome Buttons), but special orders can be placed for just about any color, including Bright Pink and Sunny Yellow. For more information, visit www.bamix.com.
Tilia presented the revolutionary FoodSaver Advanced Design line of appliances. The new V2400 and V2800 series feature a sleek new look created by the Brooks Stevens design firm. From a functional standpoint, the new line offers new features that improve control, make cleaning easier, and simplify operation. New breakthrough features include CrushFree Instant Seal and Pulse that enables the vacuuming of delicate items. Additionally, food-specific settings for moist or dry foods and an Extra-Wide Sealing Strip ensure a more secure seal. Variable speeds allow for the quickest vacuum packaging possible. The V2800 includes a space-saving flip-up design that frees up valuable counter space. When not in use, it reduces to about one-third of the footprint. It also features a stainless steel finish for a high-end look. For more information, call 415-371-7203.
Dual-It USA presented a new Dual-It Hand Mixer designed for both commercial and home use. The mixer comes with a professional-quality, heavy-duty 300-watt motor with five speed settings with a rotational speed of 540 rpm to 1200 rpm. The soft-touch finish comes in black, red, and chrome, and features an easy-grip handle. A balloon whisk, two oversized flat beaters, and dough hooks are included. The hand mixer is available for a suggested retail price of $90. For more information, call The Smith Agency at 770-509-3006, visit www.DualitUSA.com, or send an e-mail to info@dualitusa.com.
KitchenAid introduced a Countertop Oven addition to the company's line of countertop appliances. The oven reaches up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and features bake, broil, toast, and warm functions. With a 0.5-cubic-foot oven capacity, it can handle a variety of cooking tasks. A four-position oven rack toasts up to six slices of bread simultaneously. Timer, temperature, and function knobs are easy to read and use. The Teflon nonstick interior coating and stainless steel crumb drawer make for easy cleanup. Also included is a specially designed Wave-Rack oven rack that is a heavy gauge steel broil pan with a grill insert and a recipe booklet. It is available in Empire Red and Onyx Black for a suggested retail price of $149.99. For more information, call 269-923-3382, or visit www.kitchenaid.com.
VillaWare presented their new Moderno Series of small kitchen electrics. Included in the range is the Digital 4-Slice Toaster that comes equipped with a digital countdown timer to coordinate the meal, five programmable toast settings, defrost or toast settings, and a thick-slice setting for bagels. The toaster has a brushed chrome finish and retails for a suggested price of $59.99. Also available in the Moderno Series is the Professional Belgian Waffler, Stainless Steel Blender, Digital Convection Toaster Oven, Digital Deep Fryer, and Citrus Juicer. The Moderno Series will be available to consumers in early fall. For more information, call 877-640-3850, or visit www.villaware.com.
Breville introduced four new products for contemporary kitchens. Each features die-cast metal construction, seamless design, user-friendly features, and simple finishes. The additions include the Juice Fountain Elite, the Indoor BBQ and Grill, a Citrus Press, and an Espresso Machine. Designed for countertop display, the Juice Fountain Elite features an Italian-made 1,000-watt motor that produces juice in five seconds. The grill boasts 185 square inches of grilling space and a 370 square-inch BBQ surface. The press' revolutionary juicing arm with a soft-grip handle provides effortless juicing, and the espresso machine ensures a perfect brew with a thermoblock heating system. For more information, call 800-367-0845, or visit www.breville.com.
Braun highlighted their Impressions Collection, which combines an elegant design with a brushed stainless steel finish to provide a uniform look on the countertop. Included in the line is a two-slice wide-slot Toaster with variable browning control, defrost, reheat, manual hi-lift, a bread-warming rack, a removable crumb tray, and cord storage. The 10-cup coffee maker features a thermal-insulated carafe, a large pilot light, an auto shutoff, a gold-screen coffee filter, and the exclusive Brita water filter. The 54-ounce AquaExpress Kettle features a four-way auto shutoff, a cordless removable jug, two water level indicators, an extra-large spout, and cord storage. For more information, call 800-272-8611, or visit www.braun.com.
L'EQUIP debuted their new 228 R.P.M. Blender that features a 900-watt motor with variable speed control that ranges from 500 rpms to 20,000 rpms. A tachometer embedded in the brushed metal block shows operation speed and the commercial-style blender comes with stainless steel blades, a heavy-duty polycarbonate pitcher, a zero-leakage rubber lid, a smoothie stick, and a funnel cone. The company also announced that it has joined forces with Kitchen Resource to distribute each other's products, the first of which is the Moline American Classic Juicer that has been sold for the last 24 years under the brand names Acme Juicerator, Olympic-Omega, and Waring Pro. For more information, call 800-816-6811, or visit www.lequip.com.
Jenn-Air expanded its Attrezzi line of small kitchen appliances with a new Toaster. Offering seven different shade settings, the toaster's angled design lets you peek inside to check doneness without interrupting the toasting cycle. Jenn-Air's exclusive Auto-Adjust heating elements move with the centering carriage to maintain a consistent distance between heat and toast for optimal toasting results regardless of bread thickness. Five Jenn-Air Attrezzi metal finishes (antique copper, stainless steel, oiled bronze, pearlescent white, and pearlescent black) are available or you can customize the selection with optional glass bases (which are matched to the line of glass mixer bowls and blender pitchers). For more information, call 888-487-7489 or visit www.jennairattezzi.com.
EdgeCraft Corporation's Chef'sChoice line serves up waffles in 90-120 seconds with the Belgian WafflePro 850. It creates Belgian Lace Waffles that have pockets deep enough to fill with even the most inspired creations. The M850 professional home wafflemaker allows users to independently adjust time and temperature to create the perfect texture, color, and taste. Features include a Quad Baking System that provides twice the heating elements of conventional waffle makers, a separate Texture Control button, and a waffle-ready beeper and light that notifies the user when the waffle is ready. Available May for a suggested retail price of $179.95. For more information, call 800-342-3255, or visit www.chefschoice.com.
Sanyo presented its ECJ-E35S Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker-Warmer with Multi-Menu selections to make cooking a variety of rice, including white rice, mixed rice, sweet rice, rinse-free rice, and sprouted brown rice, easy and simple. The cooker has an LED clock and a 24-hour preset timer along with a reheat function that heats rice to the same hot temperature as when it was initially cooked. Other features include a nonstick inner pot, a removable steam vent, a retractable cord, and a water line for cooking various types of rice dishes. Suggested retail price is $119.99. For more information, call 818-998-7322, or visit www.sanyo.com.
Marrying multiple functions in one unit, Euro-Pro presented their Extra Deep Convection Toaster Oven with Pizza Stone. Large enough to cook an entire 12-inch frozen pizza, the convection toaster is ideal for those who with small kitchens, or as an addition to larger kitchens for fast and easy dishes. Features include an easy-empty pull out crumb tray, auto shut off timer with ready signal and stay-on function, and a self cleaning interior. The full range of temperature control allows you to broil, bake, toast, or keep food warm. It is available for a suggested retail price of $79.99. For more information, call 800-798-7395, or visit www.euro-pro.com.
Tiger America Corporation launched its brand in the U.S. at the show with the introduction of numerous small electrics. Starting with a sophisticated rice cooker that can also slow cook meats and vegetables, this unit, which is called the "3 in 1," can also bake bread. The cooker uses an advanced induction heat cooking system that produces uniform temperatures throughout all cooking levels and the temperatures are monitored by a special technology that senses when cooking is done regardless of the cycle and switches to a "keep warm" mode for up to 12 hours. The company also premiered a Home Electric Grill that can be used indoors or out with a large 143-square-inch cooking surface. The hard resin-coated surface is nonstick for easy cleanup and has a flat "keep warm" section, as well as grill ridges for cooking. For more information, call 434-823-1897.
Viking Range Corporation displayed their new Professional Toaster in two- and four-slice models. Designed to resemble existing Viking major appliances and culinary products, it is offered in white, black, stainless gray, graphite gray, cobalt blue, and bright red. Features include a large easy-to-read control knob with multiple time settings, wide slots for bagels and breakfast pastries, and a removable stainless steel pull-out tray. The company also launched a new Professional Food Processor that features a 12-cup bowl, an induction motor, a pulse feature and one-speed operation, and rear wheels for easy maneuverability. For more information, call 888-845-4641, or visit www.vikingrange.com.
Tribest expanded its line of premium juicers with the introduction of the Z-Star Manual Juicer, a compact portable juicer that offers health-conscious consumers a convenient way to juice wheatgrass and fresh fruits and vegetables. The single-auger design extracts high-quality juice from each blade of wheatgrass without the need for electric power. The company also showed off their new Personal Blender that allows consumers to make single servings of blended smoothies, protein drinks, salsa, baby food, soups, and desserts. Two models are offered – one has more serving cups and an additional blade, but both have 200-watt motors. For more information, call 888-254-7336, or visit www.personalblender.com.
