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Easily crack the top off soft- or hard-boiled eggs

I only eat hard-boiled eggs, but I’ve always loved the dishes and the style of eating soft-cooked eggs still in the shell while they are cradled in an egg cup.  I periodically think about getting some nice egg cups and setting my peeled hard-boiled egg in one while I eat breakfast.  But I’m going off on a tangent…  I really wanted to tell you about how you can easily crack and remove the top of the shell if you do eat soft-boiled eggs in the shell from an egg cup.  Instead of using your knife and tapping around the egg’s shell to crack and remove the top, you can just use the Rösle Stainless Steel Egg Topper with Silicone Handle to remove it with one movement.

Just set the Rösle over the top of the egg, pull back the handle and release.  The spring mechanism causes vibrations, and the sharp edge in the dome perfectly cuts the shell, so you can just lift it away.  It works to open both soft- and hard-boiled eggs.  

The Rösle Stainless Steel Egg Topper with Silicone Handle is $16.95 at Amazon. 

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Send your fresh fruits and veggies to VeggiDome!

I don’t know how often I get some fresh scallions or broccoli, stick them in the fridge under all the other produce I have in there, and find them again after they are limp and inedible.  With the VeggiDome, I could store them on display in the kitchen, so I don’t forget them, in a container that will keep them fresher longer.

The VeggiDome glass tabletop produce saver is made of hand-blown borosilicate glass and has a stainless-steel colander base.  Your produce will stay as fresh and crisp as they would in the fridge.  The dome shape keeps moisture in, and the lid allows the natural ethylene gas responsible for produce ripening too quickly to escape.

Produce should be washed before putting them in the VeggiDome, and the colander base will keep them from sitting in water as they dry.  You can keep produce fresh and visible in the dome for up to six days.  However, there are instructions about what types of produce should go in the dome (see more at The Grommet).  The VeggiDome should be hand washed.  It measures 12″ x 9″ x 7.5″, so it’s big enough to hold a few days worth of produce.

The VeggiDome is $59.95 at The Grommet.

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Just say no to brown guacamole with Guac-Lock

I love guacamole! Not that processed pre-made stuff, I’m talking about fresh, hand-made guacamole. The problem with fresh guac is that after a day or two it always gets that disgusting brown color. And none of those home remedies ever seems to work.

Guac-Lock to the rescue

The Guac-Lock is a shatter-proof, odor-proof guacamole container that uses an air-tight seal to help keep your guacamole fresher longer. (It’s also perfect for homemade salsa, hummus, etc.) A gentle push down on the container’s sides removes air and pushes the guacamole to the top. That means no more having to scrap the sides to get that last bit of guac goodness. The preservation container also doubles as a serving dish.
 Guac-Lock stores 12 to 24 oz. of guacamole and is dishwasher safe.

Watch the Guac-Lock in action:

$19.95 lets you enjoy fresh guacamole all summer long. Head over to The Grommet for more info or to purchase the Guac-Lock.

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Make your own granola bars at home

Granola bars are available everywhere, but sometimes it seems they aren’t really different than candy bars.  If you like granola bars but you want more control over the ingredients, make your own with the Tescoma Granola Bar Press.  The press is made from food-grade silicone and BPA-free plastics, so you won’t worry about adding any unwanted chemicals to your fresh, healthy ingredients.

The press includes three silicone molds, three stackable plastic housings, cap, set of 25 sealable granola bar bags, and a recipe/instructional booklet.  You can make unbaked or baked bars (only the silicone molds are oven safe).  Each bar is 4″ x 1.25″ x 0.5″.  The kit pieces, except for the top cap, are top-rack dishwasher-safe.

The Tescoma Granola Bar Press is $28.00 at The Grommet.  Three extra silicone molds are available for $14.95, and a set of 25 extra BPA-free bar bags are $5.00.

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Everything you need for a picnic for two except the food

Levenger says this picnic basket is inspired by pioneer wagons, hence the name.  It has a durable canvas exterior, a water-resistant polyester lining, and faux leather trim.  The Pioneer Canvas Picnic Basket measures 20″ x 12.75″  x 11.5″ and weighs 11 pounds.  It has a double lid, two storage pockets on the front, and a water-resistant base.

Inside, you’ll find everything you need for a picnic for two:

  • 2 porcelain plates (8”; navy/khaki plaid design)
  • 2 hand-blown wine glasses (7 ounces)
  • 2 stainless-steel forks, knives and spoons
  • 1 set of stainless-steel salt and pepper shakers
  • 2 cotton napkins (14” x 14”; navy/khaki plaid)
  • 1 stainless-steel cheese knife with wooden handle
  • 1 blanket (50” x 60”; quilted navy/khaki cotton topside and navy polyester underside)
  • 1 plastic food storage container

The Pioneer Canvas Picnic Basket is $120.00 at Levenger.

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