August 2012 - Oser Communications Group

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SPECIAL
FEATURE:
BUYERS GUIDE:
GIFTWARE:
HOLIDAY UPDATE
SMALL
ELECTRICS
SEE PAGE 24-25
NYIGF/GOURMET
HOUSEWARES
SEE PAGE 9-23
SEE PAGE 27-29
K ITCHENWARE NEWS
H o u s e w, a r e s R e v i e w
S E RV I N G K I T C H E N WA R E
VOL UME 1 8, N UMBER 8
H O U S E WA R E S A N D TA B L E T O P M A R K E T S
The Gourmet Housewares Show
Returns to NYIGF
BY ANA VENNE
The New York International Gift Fair,
running August 18-22, will host about
2,800 exhibitors and an expected 35,000
buyers from all across the globe. There are
many new additions to the programming
this year, including the Artisan Resource
trade show, which hosts 62 companies
representing 18 countries; the new NYIGF
book store, which features gourmetfocused authors; and the Handmade
Designer Maker division, which focuses
on young designers and handmade crafts.
The Gourmet Housewares Show will also
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be making its return this year, featuring
over 150 exhibitors and educational sessions
for those in the industry.
Mastrad Inc. is one of the many returning
exhibitors to the Gourmet Housewares
Show. Tim Morgan, Executive Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for
Mastrad, Inc., exhibiting at booth 3562,
talks about their new products: “We will be
introducing more complementary items to
expand our existing lines such as bakeware,
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NYIGF Goes “Green”
with SustainAbility Exhibit
BY ANA VENNE
The SustainAbility: Design for a Better
World® program will be returning to the
NYIGF for its fifth year. The program
will feature an exhibit, the Eco Choice
Awards and seminars about sustainable
business practices. Curated by Ilene
Shaw of Shaw + Co! Productions, the
SustainAbility display will exhibit 165
products from 70 companies. All products
featured must meet certain criteria in order
to be considered for this exhibit. “NYIGF
exhibitors submit product information and
photos to me several months in advance
of the show. I consider several factors
in selecting products for the display:
eco-friendly materials, environmentallyfriendly production processes, sociallyrespectful conditions, and overall corporate
responsibility,” Shaw explains. The exhibit
will be presented August 18-21 in the
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center’s North
Connector. ”Every show cycle brings new
discoveries and developments in the area
Bath and Beauty Gifts Evolving to
Nourish Body, Mind, Soul and Planet
BY LUCAS WITMAN
It is a tradition in gift giving that has
followed moms, teachers, administrative
assistants and other female friends,
acquaintances and coworkers for decades:
the soap and spa gift basket. Few women
are likely to say that they have not at one
time received as a gift, cellophanewrapped containers filled with colorful
fragrant soaps, bath beads and lotions.
These pampering packages are truly a
timeless mainstay of gift giving. However,
even though beauty and personal care gifts
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may be timeless, this does not mean that
they are not evolving.
Today’s soap and spa gift basket is likely to
look dramatically different from one that
may have been received for Christmas or
Mother’s Day even just five or six years
ago. This is due to a growing trend within
the industry towards health and beauty gifts
that nourish not just the body, but also the
mind, soul and planet. Contemporary
Courtesy of NASFT
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General News
Surge of Energy and Inspiration
this Summer in Dallas
With the advent of dozens of new
showrooms, more special events, exciting
growth and much more, the Dallas Market
Center announced on June 29, 2012 that
its recent Dallas Total Home & Gift
Market, held June 20-26, was bursting
with energy and inspiration around every
corner. The seven-day show included the
Dallas International Lighting Market,
FINDS Dallas Temp Show, Dallas Holiday
& Home Expo and Dallas Hospitality &
Contract Design Show.
“The energy level was remarkable as we
launched the summer show cycle,” said
Bill Winsor, President and CEO, Dallas
Market Center. “Supported by new
tech tools such as our App and improved
free Wi-Fi, buyers from across the country
arrived ready for business. Reviewing
more than 275 new showrooms and temps,
foot traffic was heavier on the front-end
of market but the serious buyers had a
steady presence. Although economic
challenges remain, we are seeing evidence
of stronger consumer confidence in the
middle of the country.”
Dozens of new and expanded permanent
showrooms debuted at the market with a
range of new resources throughout the
5-million-square-foot campus. The
FINDS Dallas Temp Show categories—
Design FINDS, Fashion FINDS and
Red Haute FINDS—doubled in size for
this June’s show. Overall, there were more
than 250 new FINDS exhibitors.
The unique and on-trend offerings in
Vintage Home FINDS and French
Market FINDS presented products that
cannot be found elsewhere. Foodie FINDS
and Table & Houseware FINDS debuted
during the market, complementing
the newly renovated and expanded
Gourmet Market.
Attendance reflected the broadening
buyer base attending the market in Dallas.
There were the most new stores since
2006 and an increase in buyers from the
Southwest, Mid-America and West. More
than 100 major stores attended including:
1-800-Flowers, Bed Bath & Beyond,
Cabela’s, Cost Plus World Market,
Dillard’s, Harry & David, Hemispheres,
Home Depot, HomeGoods, JCPenney,
Jordan’s Furniture, Kohl’s, Marmaxx,
NapaStyle,
NM
Direct/Horchow,
One Kings Lane, Pier 1 Imports, Rooms
To Go, Stage Stores, Star Furniture
and Von Maur.
While at the show, buyers participated in
more than 140 special events, seminars
and hospitalities and found inspiration
through more displays throughout the
market. A huge highlight of the show was
renowned Australian Chef Curtis Stone,
who presented a product and cooking
demonstration to more than 500 market
attendees on Saturday at the new Culinary
Stage. His line, Kitchen Solutions, is
represented in Source One Marketing,
Trade Mart 1-1949.
“Our showroom had great traffic
throughout market,” said Bill Rogers,
President, Source One Marketing. “All of
our lines were well received—especially
the launch of Curtis Stone’s Kitchen
Solutions. There was a ton of buzz and
excitement throughout the show.”
“The debut of the Aidan Gray corporate
showroom in Dallas saw one of the
top performing shows in the history of
the company,” said Derrick Ricketts,
National Sales Manager, Aidan Gray.
“Our expectations were dramatically
exceeded. We were packed the entire
show with eager customers who could
finally see a complete and integrated vision
of the brand.”
“The June Lighting Market in Dallas is
critical to building the DVI brand
across North America,” said Robert Borg,
CEO, DVI Lighting. “Buyers attending
in June are very seriously committed to
their business by choosing to be in Dallas
twice a year. This June was the best
show ever for DVI in Dallas. Buyers
that attended were rolling up their sleeves
and getting back to business, which we
found exciting.”
“Dallas is an important market for
UMA, and we are thrilled that for the
June show our sales grew nicely over last
summer,” said David Moses, EVP Business
Development, UMA Enterprises.
“Dallas is larger than life—we love the
city and the market center,” said Vinay
Golchha, Cloud 9, Home FINDS. “We
expanded with great new designer pillows
that help bring fashion into the home and
had a fantastic show.”
“We’re very pleased with our first time at
market,” said Judy Hill, JHill Designs.
“Vintage Home FINDS is an outstanding
way for buyers to get one-of-a-kind items.
Dallas is a first-class show.”
“The greatest thing about this summer’s
market was the customers,” said Mark
Tarner, South Bend Chocolate Company,
Foodie FINDS. “There were lots of
them and they were buying—a great recipe
for success!”
“Design FINDS was a success for us,” said
Michelle Cox, Olivia Riegel. “The area
was well organized with good visibility
and buyers were excited about the mix of
vendors. We look forward to our next
appearance in Dallas.”
“Congratulations to the Gourmet
Market on a great show,” said Gage Meyer,
Owner and President, Gage Inc.
“Because of excellent vendors, a great
layout, special events, superior customer
service—the Gourmet Market was a
destination for buyers. Dallas is on the
rise in the gourmet industry!”
For more information about the
Dallas
Market
Center,
visit
www.dallasmarketcenter.com.
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Jenn-Air Launches Master Class Blog on Kitchen-focused Content
Continuing its ongoing efforts to provide
engaging and useful kitchen-focused content
for consumers, luxury appliance brand JennAir recently launched the “Master Class Blog”
on masterclassblog.jennair.com. It utilizes
the centralized, sharable Tumblr platform to
tap a seasoned team of experts to offer
insights on a range of topics that include
kitchen design, cooking and entertaining.
and lifestyle inspiration with posts that
range from personal culinary experiences,
like learning to cook the perfect cassoulet,
to kitchen design topics like understanding duct-free ventilation,” notes
Senior Manager of Brand Experience for
Jenn-Air. “It’s meant to inspire, and to
complement our current online, social
media and smart phone app offerings.”
“Our goal is to provide culinary, design
Other content offered by the brand
includes its Master Class Series of videos,
which feature noted designers and chefs
sharing insights designed to give an
unprecedented edge on everything from
throwing a great dinner party to creating
a beautiful kitchen that reflects your style.
Additionally, a free iPhone app from JennAir, called DesignVision, lets users instantly
visualize a kitchen equipped with the
brand’s luxury collection by simply selecting
an appliance, positioning it over their
current appliance and snapping a photo.
The finished image shows the selected
appliance in place of the existing one.
“Whether remodeling an entire kitchen
or replacing just one appliance, we know
our consumers are tech savvy and will likely
do research online,” notes Johnson. “Our
goal is to offer content that makes the
process more seamless.”
Boffi Announces New Location in Chicago
Boffi, the premiere interiors concept brand
renowned for its kitchen, bath and storage
systems, has opened a new Chicago
location in the River North area. This
marks a move from the company’s original
Chicago location to a 2,000 square foot
space within the Maxalto (a B&B Italia
offshoot) studio. The new showroom
opened in late June and operates as a
showcase for new concepts and Chicago
home to the comprehensive and evolving
Boffi collections.
“We look forward to being a part of the
dynamic design community in Chicago,
and feel that Boffi’s products offer broad
appeal to design-minded homeowners in
the area,” said Roberto Gavazzi, CEO of
Boffi. “Our new showroom will continue
to offer the highest level of service and
products within the industry for the
kitchen, bath and beyond.”
Boffi was established in 1934 as a small
kitchen furniture workshop. Art Director
Piero Lissoni and CEO Roberto Gavazzi
joined in 1989, and completed the first
overarching bathroom concept, forging
new territory, and expanding the brand’s
production and distribution to garner
accolades, including the prestigious
“Compasso d’Oro” in 1995. The company
has evolved to span a network of more
than 400 retail and trade partners,
including twenty-three stand-alone Boffi
showrooms positioned in key cities across
the globe. In 2010 Boffi partnered with
Fantini to create a new concept,
“Aboutwater”, a collection of modern,
elegant bathroom taps designed by Piero
Lissoni and Naoto Fukasawa. Within the
same year, Boffi enriched the range of
products with “Solferino”, a wardrobe
system. Boffi continues to pursue the most
beautiful forms and technological
innovations to service the ultimate lifestyle,
anchored by kitchens, bath and beyond;
the perfect mix of modernity and tradition.
The move to the new location comes as
Boffi Chicago is poised to introduce new
kitchen, bath and wardrobe systems.
With a distinctive design philosophy,
Boffi maintains an authentic aesthetic
recognizable worldwide, and remains an
essential resource with the trade and
high-design minded consumers.
For
more
information,
[email protected]
or
www.boffichicago.com.
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Potomac Edison Introduces
Recycling Program for
Refrigerators and Freezers
The new appliance recycling program from
Potomac Edison can reduce Maryland
customers’ energy costs by up to $150 per
year while putting $50 in their pockets when
they have their old second refrigerators or
freezers hauled away and recycled.
Ruth Bruening of Frederick, Md., had her
old refrigerator picked up for recycling. “Once
you realize how much money you can save, it
really doesn’t make much sense to keep another
refrigerator running in the garage,” said
Bruening, who was among the first customers
to take advantage of the program.
Second refrigerators are often used for overflow,
leftovers or beverages. Studies have shown that
refrigerators and freezers manufactured before
1990 can consume three times more electricity
than newer appliances, adding up to $150
per year to a household’s energy costs.
“These units represent a sizeable energy
expense for a household and provide only
limited use in most homes,” said Jim
Fakult, President of Maryland Operations
for FirstEnergy. “This is an excellent
opportunity for our customers to enjoy
substantial annual savings, and receive a
$50 rebate reward.”
At the Bruening home, Potomac Edison
representatives presented Ruth Bruening
with a $50 rebate check, and her old
refrigerator was hauled away for recycling.
Through the recycling process, 95 percent
of the old appliance will be beneficially
reused, and any toxic substances, including
oil or refrigerant, will be disposed of
properly, another benefit when compared
to sending an old appliance to a landfill.
Potomac Edison works with JACO
Environmental, which removes the
appliances from residents’ homes. JACO
then transports the units to its recycling
facility, where the old appliances are
dismantled and de-manufactured in an
environmentally responsible manner.
“There are many ways for people to reduce
their energy consumption and impact on
the environment. Recycling a refrigerator
ranks near the top. It works for the
environment, your wallet and for
conserving our precious resources,” said
Michael Dunham, Director of Energy and
Environmental Programs for JACO.
To schedule a pickup, call 877.270.3521 or
visit www.energysavemd.com. Refrigerator/
freezers and freezers are eligible for the
program, and customers may recycle two units
per utility account per year. Appliances must
be in working order with an inside
measurement of between 10 and 30 cubic feet.
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It is our pleasure to introduce to you in this issue the fine folks at The Podge, a specialty foods
and kitchenware shop in Clarence, N.Y. that was founded by Roger Bickert. For more than a
decade, he ran his shop in the burned-out restaurant he bought and rebuilt around a fireplace that
was just about all that was left standing because he thought that, as a local landmark, that fireplace
should be preserved and he was the man to do it. It's still part of The Podge.
We learned about The Podge as a couple of members of our editorial staff were on the way from
this year's Fancy Food Show to the Baltimore-Washington airport for the flight back home to
Tucson, Ariz. One of the editors happened to pick up her smartphone to check her email and
came up with a link to a Slate magazine story in praise of wooden spoons. Author Lee Havlicek
noted that wooden spoons seem to have fallen out of favor in her friends' kitchens and the article
sums up her thoughts on why that shouldn't be.
Our two editors reacted to the news that wooden spoons have fallen out of favor with a spate of
indignant comments about Havlicek's choice of friends, and they were overheard by The Podge's
Co-owner and Partner Nora Drogi, who happened to be sitting immediately in front of them in
the shuttle van. She turned with an apology for listening in on the conversation, although she
could hardly have helped hearing it, and joined in on the defense of wooden spoons. At her shop,
she gives away a wooden spoon to each customer who buys a Bialetti pan, and she sells quite a
few wooden spoons as well, she said.
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I’m dreaming of holidays―somewhere tropical with umbrellas in all drinks, even water. But
really, the holiday season is THE season for retailers to make a ton of money, so we might have
to postpone those vacations for a while. Fortunately, this edition is absolutely crammed with great
gift ideas for your customers and, dare I say, yourselves. I, for one, have already mentally spent
several checks before they’ve even arrived while writing and pouring over these products. From
the coolest gadgets for the kitchen to personal care products that will keep you smelling and
looking fabulous while still looking after the environment, there are truly gifts for everyone on
these well-stocked pages.
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And that's how it happens that you get to meet The Podge too. Small miracles happen in
serendipitous circumstances … Nora Drogi changes her flight home from the Fancy Food Show,
and then she books herself onto the same airport shuttle as a couple of magazine editors, and then
Slate magazine runs a story about wooden spoons that the editorial director of Kitchenware News
& Housewares Review happens to see during that hour-long ride, and then Nora Drogi joins in
on the conversation.
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When she clearly began to wonder how to escape from the sudden interrogation by a pair of
lunatics, the editors thought to introduce themselves. Nora responded by saying that she's a
regular reader of both Kitchenware News & Housewares Review and Gourmet News and that
she'd be delighted to contribute by letting us profile her shop for our readers.
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Our editors immediately wanted to know more about her shop, and they started peppering her
with questions: Where is it? What else do you sell? Do your customers like the Bialetti products?
Tell us more. We want to know more!
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With the NYIGF just around the corner, we have also included a vast array of new products from
retailers and manufacturers that will hit the spot as you prepare to travel and meet-and-greet.
Batten down the hatches a bit though as you check out Trade Show Buzz, as rumors are rampant
that Fancy Food Show attendees will be devastated to hear that “there's a proposal afoot to
demolish Javits Center in favor of a convention center to be built somewhere other than in
midtown Manhattan.” Shhhhh, don’t tell anyone, eh? Whatever you decide to do―holiday or
no―count your blessings.
Renée Purdie
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STARFRIT
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ISLAND BAMBOO
Solid Bamboo Cutting Boards
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ZOKU HOME
Single Quick Pop Maker
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One on One
Phil Brandl
President,
International Housewares Association
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
Q: Recent news
about the economy
hasn’t been the best,
but the housewares
industry seems to
be recovering well
nonetheless. Do you think that perception
is accurate? If so, why is that?
A: All of our indicators tell us that the
recovery, at least in the housewares
world, is proceeding steadily, although
that progress is occasionally a little
bumpy in some sectors. As we speak to
IHA members, they tend to concur. In
addition, a number of retailers have
noted recently that homegoods has been a
leader in their business growth.
As we have tracked sales in the housewares
industry over the past 20 years, we have
seen that when the economy dips,
housewares traditionally does not sink as
deeply. Based on our research with
consumers, this seems to be based on the
fact that people are spending more time
at home when the economy tightens.
Q: During this year’s IH+HS, there
seemed to be great involvement
from celebrity chefs who were present
to talk about pots and pans branded
with their names as well as pans and
appliances for which they were
spokespeople. The message was that the
right equipment can help home
cooks produce chef-quality results at
home. Why is this such a strong message
right now?
A: The consumer interest in chefs seems
to be at an all-time high, driven by
competitions both on television and
those organized locally. The number of
chefs who have achieved prominence
continues to grow as these chefs are
recognized in all forms of media. And, of
course, as authorities, these chefs offer
what home cooks seem to view as
meaningful advice on food preparation and
food prep tools.
This is not a new phenomenon but it does
seem to be on the increase.
Q: This comes at a time when Americans
are eating at home more often and in
restaurants less often. Yet Americans are
still clearly interested in professional chefs,
even as we’re eating their food less often.
How can you explain that paradox?
A: Since there is a trend toward more
meals prepared at home, this may indicate
a desire to replicate the restaurant
experience at home. But it also seems as
though many home chefs have become
more adventurous as a result of their
exposure to these celebrities.
Plus there is the “celebrity factor.”
Consumers love celebrities and if they
can prepare their meals with the same
cookware and utensils that their favorite
chef uses, the end result may taste just
as good.
Q: We also saw strong interest during
the IH+HS in products made in
America, and that interest seems to have
grown since then. Do you think that’s
a strong trend that’s likely to continue?
If so, what’s driving it? Is it just a
matter of American patriotism or is
something else at work? Is some of that
interest in American products coming from
outside this country?
A: We have heard both from our
retail community and from consumers
that “Made in U.S.A.” is increasingly
important in purchase decisions. We don’t
have any hard data regarding their
motivations, but it does seem to be a key
marketing strategy for many of our
member companies. In addition, there are
some buyers outside the U.S. who are in
countries for which “Made in U.S.A.”
products carry favorable or lower duties,
making them more appealing.
Q: What is your own favorite new kitchen
tool and what do you do with it?
A: There are so many great tools
currently available that it’s just too
difficult to pick one. We love to cook
outdoors so whatever can help us with
that is great!
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Retailer Profile
No Cookie-Cutter Approach
to Customer Service at The Podge
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
“Think globally, act locally” is a slogan
that might have been written especially
for The Podge, a 1,400 or so square-foot
shop in Clarence, N.Y, a suburb of Buffalo.
The store competes in a global marketplace
by focusing on local products and values
and by giving shoppers superb customer
service and prices that match online
retailers for the same products.
The Podge devotes about half its display
space to food products and the other half
to kitchenware.
There’s no line down the middle of the
store, though, and that proportion
fluctuates through cross-merchandising
displays, says Nora Drogi, Co-Owner and
Partner in The Podge, along with Becky
Vara-Bickert.
The store’s cross-merchandising helps
customers see new items and add them to
their baskets and also makes the layout
more convenient for elderly people who
come in for related items but have trouble
making their way around the floor to find
them. Since the median age of the store’s
clientele is 60, solving those mobility issues
is a real service to a significant proportion
of the customers, and that matters a great
deal to the folks at The Podge, who see
the way they look out for their customers’
needs as key to developing loyalty. “Most
customers have been coming here for
10 years or more,” Partner and Co-Owner
Becky Vara-Bickert says. “We like to
consider them our friends. They’re the
reason we’re here.”
Most of them are
women, although
more men are
coming in now
that the word’s
gotten out that
The Podge carries
the full line of
Lodge cookware.
“This time of year,
the campers come
in here,” Drogi
says. The Bialetti
Aeternum line is
also so popular that
it’s hard for Vara-Bickert to keep the items
in stock, especially since she gives away a
wooden spoon to everyone who buys a
Bialetti pan. She goes through a 120-spoon
case a month that way. “People love wood
in western New York,” she says.
The majority of the store’s business comes
from within a 30-mile radius, with most
of the rest of the customer base coming
from within 60 miles. A few, though, find
the shop from farther away through wordof-mouth that has spread The Podge’s
reputation as a destination for bakers who
need to find that special cookie cutter. The
Podge has over 400 cookie cutter designs
in stock and draws customers for them
from all over western New York. About 90
percent of the cookie cutters are made in
the U.S.A. and come from suppliers that
include Ann Clark, Ltd., a family company
that got its start in Clark’s garage and is
now the largest cookie cutter company in
the gift industry, and H.O. Foose
Tinsmithing Company of Fleetwood, Penn.
“‘Made in the U.S.A.’ is a big selling point
for our customers,” Drogi says.
its quarterly newsletter
delivered both by email and
postal mail. The newsletter
also includes seasonal
recipes,
coupons
and
specials, and notes from the
staff about what they’re
doing in their own kitchens
and how they’re using some
of the great products they’ve
found for their store.
The shop’s Facebook page
also helps the staff stay in
touch with customers near and far, and
customers are using it to ask quick
questions about the availability of
particular products or to get news about
special events. It’s also being used as a tool
to deliver the great customer service that
helps The Podge compete with online
retailers. “When you buy online, what you
don’t get is personal service and product
Along with the cookie cutters, bakers can
buy all the sprinkles, decorating tips,
fondant, flavorings and baking pans they
need to create the most amazing cookies
they can imagine. The cookie cutter
selection draws collectors as well as bakers,
and The Podge has just started a cookie
cutter loyalty program for bakers who just
can’t get enough different designs for
their collections.
Much of the shop’s inventory is as local as
the clientele, with a particular emphasis
on products that are made within 100 miles
and often picked up at the source by
Drogi herself. Those include coffee
that’s roasted locally, with a portion of the
profits donated to local charities, and
Anchor Bar wing sauce, whose makers
are credited with inventing the Buffalo
chicken wing. The Podge sells honey from
Appleton, about
30 miles away, and
local maple syrup,
both products that
had
previously
been sold only
through
local
farmers markets
but had customers
who wanted them
even during the
winter when the
farmers markets are
closed.
There’s
also a Podge line
of locally-made
products
private
labeled for the store. Many are made
in the next town down the road, and
they include mixes for soups, muffins,
beer bread and pancakes as well as jellies.
“We did help develop these products,
but we don’t produce them ourselves,”
Drogi says.
The Podge lets customers know about
new products as they’re introduced through
knowledge,” Drogi says. Her customers
often come into her store to buy because
they know that along with their purchases,
they can get advice on how to use
ingredients that are new to them and how
to get the results they’re looking for from
new cookware. They’ll also get prices that
are competitive with those offered by the
manufacturers on their websites. Drogi
points out that her customers often come
out even on their transactions with her
because, although they must pay New York
sales tax on the items they buy from her,
they don’t pay shipping charges, which can
be expensive on heavy items like Lodge
cast-ironware, and they get the bonus of
being able to take their purchases home
and start using them immediately.
That doesn’t mean that The Podge hasn’t
realized that some customers might still
prefer to buy online.
A new website is going online soon so that
customers can shop The Podge from
behind their computers and get the news
about special events such as the recent
promotion with former Buffalo Bills wide
receiver Andre Reed, who makes a cooking
sauce and donates the profits to a charity
that helps kids stay off drugs. “The Podge
did not make any profit on the sauce that
day,” says Drogi of the event. “We donated
our profit to Kids Escaping Drugs.”
The Andre Reed event was part of a
community involvement effort designed
to remind local residents to stop in, support
other local businesses and help their
neighbors. For instance, the shop hosted
a coffee with a blend created for the event
in cooperation with the Buffalo Screams
film festival, which is in its third year in
2012. Buffalo Screams is associated this
year with Scares That Care!—a nonprofit
organization that brings horror fans
together to help sick children and women
fighting breast cancer.
This year, a portion of all the ticket sales
for Buffalo Screams will be donated to
charity, and The Podge is working with
Buffalo Screams to develop a special blend
of coffee that’s guaranteed to keep those
who drink it awake for the late-night
picture show. A portion of the profits from
the sales will be donated to a charity to be
named later. “You wouldn’t necessarily put
cooking together with a horror festival,”
says Drogi, “but sure, you can.”
Other community projects are designed
more as cross-marketing efforts, such as
the cooperation with a nearby meat market
that sends customers to The Podge for
their meatballers. Some of them are
outright donations to some of the many
fund drives that solicit help. Drogi thinks
of all of them as ways to carry on a legacy
from Roger Bickert, the store’s founder,
who died not long ago, leaving his widow
Becky and Nora behind to run the store.
“Roger Bickert and The Podge have been
a staple in the town of Clarence for many
years,” Drogi says. “As it moves into the
future, The Podge will be preserving the
past and the store he built from a burnedout restaurant that had been a Clarence
landmark. Roger saw that it still had
potential, and he believed in preserving
the past. He’s still a part of everything we
do here.”
The Podge is located at 10205 Main Street,
Clarence, N.Y. 14031. Call 716.759.2080
or visit www.thepodge.com.
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Product Reviews
JewelStik 1-2-3 Brings
Old Knives Back to Life
BY A.J. FLICK
It’s like I have a whole new set of knives!
Years ago (more years than I care to think
about), my brother gave me a set of decent
knives in a block—my first set of kitchen
cutlery. They served me well, but—of
course—over time, the blades got dull. I
always intended to take them to get
sharpened, or get a better knife sharpener
than the one that they came with. Emphasis
on “intended.”
Then, over the years, I acquired various
other knives that took the place of that
block knife set, which got pushed into a
corner of the kitchen because it was still
attractive and had sentimental value.
Sometimes, I’d hide the dull knives in a
drawer and store other mismatched knives
in the block, just for convenience.
Dull knife set, meet the JewelStik 1-2-3.
Pennsylvania-based Hewlett Manufacturing
has proudly made diamond knife sharpeners
in the U.S.A. for almost 50 years. The 1-2-3
is so named because it has three diamond
grits on one handle. The coarse grit (270
mesh) sharpens the dulled blade and should
be used sparingly, not as maintenance. The
medium grit (600, which is the industry
standard) helps maintain a consistent edge.
The fine grit (1800) can be used to finehone thin blades used for slicing or skinning.
So I took my once-beloved, much-used and
now-dulled chef ’s knife and introduced it
to the JewelStik 1-2-3, first, with the base
of the knife at the top of the coarse grit
side, running it downward at an angle
against the JewelStik to the tip of the
blade. I then repeated the process with the
other side of the blade. After a couple of
swipes, I rotated the JewelStik to the
medium grit and repeated the process.
(Hewlett advises sharpening the knives at
a low angle as the JewelStik’s 3/4" sides are
The Tari Slicer has serrated Japanese steel
blades that are spaced so you will always
get 5mm slices, and claims to be perfect
for cutting tomatoes and mushrooms as
well as soft fruits and cheeses. To use it,
you simply place whatever you need to
slice in the cutting window and squeeze it
closed, which pushes your slices out
through the bottom of the slicer. The Tari
Slicer also features a locking mechanism
to hold it closed when not in use. I found
this to be a particularly useful feature as I
have limited storage space in my kitchen.
GEFU Tari Slicer Cuts Prep Time in Half
BY ANA VENNE
For an amateur cook such as myself, slicing
vegetables, cheese or fruit into equal slices
is almost a chore. When I got to try the
Tari Slicer, I was super excited by the ease
of use it promises and my family's Fourth
of July barbecue provided the perfect
opportunity to try it out.
The first things I decided to try out were
Roma tomatoes. Some were over-ripe,
which caused them to squish a little (and
squirt juice everywhere) while cutting, but
the fresher tomatoes cut perfectly. After
slicing the tomatoes I needed, I popped
open the fold-out pusher bars and gave
it a quick rinse. The tomato seeds and
oval-shaped so users don’t need to worry
about getting the angle perfect.)
Despite not being a highly experienced
knife sharpener, I can attest to the fact that
after a few swipes on the JewelStik, my old
set of knives is renewed and happily being
used again. With regular maintenance, they
will continue to be.
JewelStik 1-2-3 comes in sizes from 5" to
12" (your sharpener should be at least as long
as your blade) with suggested retail prices
ranging from $34.00 to $64.95. For more
information, email [email protected]
or visit www.jewelstik.com.
juices rinsed off pretty easily, though it
took a light scrubbing to get the blades
completely clean.
I then tried cutting a couple different kinds
of cheeses. Mozzarella cut with little effort,
like the packaging boasts, and if you are
willing to give a little harder squeeze, you
can slice harder cheeses like pepper jack
or cheddar. My only issue with slicing
cheeses was that you had to trim down
the cheese until it fit perfectly in the
cutting window or it wouldn't push
through the blades correctly. Cleaning the
cheese off of the blade and pusher bars
was a little more challenging than just a
rinse, but running it through the
dishwasher did the trick.
For more information about the Tari
Slicer, contact GEFU at 417.459.4272 or
visit www.gefu.us.
Great Success with the
VitaClay 6 Cup Smart Multicooker
Our reviewer tested the VitaClay 6 Cup
Smart Multicooker in her home kitchen. She
reported that VitaClay takes less time than
other slow cookers; if a traditional slow cooker
recipe calls for four hours on a high setting
or eight hours on a low setting, the VitaClay
will cook it in two hours in its unglazed,
natural clay pot.
on hand, including a can of white beans.
With this dish, she didn’t get the same kind
of perfect results that the VitaClay gave her
with the rice, although after a couple of hours
of stewing in a chicken-broth mixture with
beans and rice, her chicken breasts came out
perfectly tender. The beans, though, sank to
the bottom and got scorched.
The reviewer started off by testing it with a
pot of rice and was thrilled at the VitaClay’s
performance. “The rice was perfectly done
each time,” she said.
The scorching gave her a chance to see how
hard it would be to clean up the mess. The
VitaClay instructions tell you in case of hard
residue, soak the pot overnight. She didn’t
have that kind of time, so she let the pot
soak for an hour or so and was able to clean
it with no problem.
Emboldened by the success of the rice
experiment, she checked www.essenergy.com
for some of the recipes provided by VitaClay’s
makers and then decided to make a white
chili chicken dish with ingredients she had
For a final experiment, the reviewer made a
pot roast with beef and reported that after
two hours, her chuck roast was tender, and
her onion, carrots and potatoes were delicious.
“Great success!” she reported.
The VitaClay Smart Multicooker has
multiple settings for white rice, brown rice,
sweet rice, stew and soup with extended
settings for beans, porridge and other dishes.
It boasts energy savings of 50 percent over
other slow cookers and has programmable
settings from 10 minutes to five hours with
10-minute increments. It has a preset timer
and a 24-hour clock.
The VitaClay comes with a limited one year
warranty and has a suggested retail price of
$149.99. For more information, go to
www.essenergy.com.
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FRUITSTAR VERTICAL
SINGLE AUGER JUICER
Tribest Corporation, a veteran of the
juicer market, introduces the new
Fruitstar low RPM vertical juicer. Just in
time for the peak of summer, the
Fruitstar will quickly get you juicing a
multitude of fruits needed to cool off in
the summer heat. Designed with
convenience and safety in mind, the
Fruitstar juicer is virtually BPA free, hosts
a single vertical auger and comes with
a handle for easy transportation. The
powerful 240 watt motor spins at a slow
80 RPM, ensuring the preservation of
nutrients while still retaining the power
to be able to process a variety of fruits
and vegetables. Featuring a full 10-year
warranty, an innovative pulp wiping
assembly to reduce clogging, a heavy
duty single auger, a heavy duty ultem
screen, and a 240 watt motor more
powerful than many of its competitors,
the Fruitstar makes for a fantastic
addition to any kitchen.
Tribest Corporation
[tel] 714.879.7150
www.tribest.com
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KAPOOSH KNIFE BLOCKS
What do you do when you have
favorite knives from several different
sets—or if you’re missing knives from a
favorite set and the replacements don’t
quite fit in the block? For the solution,
think inside the block with Kapoosh®
knife blocks. The unique Kapoosh
freedom rods make this knife block
versatile and allows you to mix and
match kitchen knives from different sets
in one convenient place. The patented
freedom rod technology conforms to
the shape of each knife and holds it in
place anywhere in the block. The rods
keep knives sharper by preventing the
blades from scraping the edges like
traditional wood blocks. Kapoosh knife
blocks with freedom rods are also more
hygienic than traditional wood blocks,
as they can be easily cleaned. Just
remove the rods, which are attached
at the bottom, from the base of the
Kapoosh knife block and clean them
in the top rack of any dishwasher. Give
your customers the solution they need
with Kapoosh knife blocks.
ARY Inc.
[tel] 816.767.7975
www.aryinc.com
TILONIA HOME TABLE LINENS
VIETRI’S NEW BOXED
GIFT COLLECTION
VIETRI’s new boxed gift collection
includes unique items, inspired by top
selling collections, perfect for gifting
on any occasion. Each item,
packaged in a classic Italian red
pinstripe box with a gold foil logo, is
nestled in rustic straw reminiscent of
the original Italian packing material.
VIETRI’s six boxed offerings are: an Old
St. Nick cookie plate, soap dish and
two-part server, an eternity gold ball
toasting flute set, a Bellezza white
spoon rest and white dove votive and
a Lastra White Bottle Holder.
VIETRI Inc.
www.vietri.com
Tilonia is a US-based, mission-driven
social enterprise helping artisans to
market their products around the
world. Tilonia home table linens are
hand block printed by rural artisans of
Rajasthan, India using natural cotton
and low-impact dyes. Honoring
centuries old traditions, Tilonia home
table linens celebrate the subtleties
of craft and the simplicity of
contemporary design. The tablecloth
(60" x 90") and six napkins (18" x 18")
are available in: cranberry fancy
paisley, gold fancy paisley and plum
fancy paisley.
Suggested Retail Price: $139.95
Friends of Tilonia Inc.
www.tilonia.com
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WESTON PRODUCTS
MANUAL KITCHEN MIXERS
BELLA TAVOLA
FONDUE & CHAFING BURNER
Expand your counter space with Jonas
Baker’s Cooling Rack. Not only is it great
for baking, but it’s an excellent tool for
arts and craft projects. The rack
features four arms that accommodate
various depths of dishes and may be
extended for increased countertop
space. The arms can be left up or used
down. Each arm is able to hold up to
10 pounds and stands 13" tall in use. It
folds flat to a compact size of 22" x 10"
x 0.5" for ease of storage. Linden
Sweden offers several handy items to
satisfy any baker’s needs, including
silicone pastry mats, measuring cups,
whipping bowls, spatulas, piping bag
kits and various rolling pins.
The easy-to-use, automatic ignition Bella
Tavola Fondue & Chafing Burner is
perfect for both professional chefs or
entertaining at home. It is part of the
Bella Tavola line, a butane-powered
culinary tool line by Wall Lenk Corp. This
compact, butane-powered burner
features an adjustable flame control
lever, safety mechanism turn-off stopper,
built-in pressure release valve, non-tip
wide base and refillable reservoir. The
small, lightweight burner can last up to
90 minutes on the low setting. It is ideal
for use with fondue pots, chafers, stone
grills, raclette sets, soup tureens and
coffee and beverage urns. It can also
be used as a cooktop with the optional
Bella Tavola Cooking Platform.
Linden Sweden
[tel] 952.465.0052
www.lindensweden.com
Wall Lenk Corp.
[tel] 252.527.4186
www.wlenk.com
www.bellatavolatools.com
JONAS BAKER’S COOLING RACK
Weston
Products
has
recently
introduced two essential kitchen tools
that handle all your food preparation
needs; including chopping, separating
eggs, beating, grating and juicing. They
are perfect for quick jobs or when you
do not want to haul out your large,
clunky kitchen appliances, but would
rather use a compact, all-in-one tool to
get the job done. The Manual Kitchen
Kit is truly versatile, featuring a variety of
attachments and components that
make kitchen prep and clean up
incredibly easy. It includes a mixing
paddle, a dual-sided chopping blade
and egg separator that fit right onto the
lid. Additionally, you can remove the lid
and use the juicing attachment or
mandoline slicer to change the function
of the kit entirely. The Multi-Function
Manual Mixer comes with a three-blade
chopper, two whisks, two mixers and
one beater, making it the go-to tool for
mixing batter, beating eggs and
chopping fruits and vegetables for quick
salsas and salads. The best part about
both of these mixers is that you chop
and mix everything in the same
container, which saves you time, space
and a lot of unnecessary dirty dishes.
Weston Products
[tel] 800.814.4895
www.westonproducts.com
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CHEF PRO ELECTRIC
TORTILLA/FLATBREAD MAKERS
Chef Pro has two models of electric
tortilla/flatbread makers in 8" and 10"
diameters. Chef Pro tortilla makers
flatten, roll out the dough and cook
it—so now anyone can make fresh,
delicious specialty tortillas and wraps
with their own choice of spices. Regular
flour, corn flour and even gluten-free
flour can be used to make excellent
wraps and tortillas with these tortilla
makers. Just make balls of dough,
place them on the tortilla maker and
cook one delicious wrap or tortilla every
minute. Chef Pro tortilla makers are
made from quality materials and have
temperature controls to regulate the
flow of heat. With cool touch handles,
non-stick plates for easy cleaning and
a ready light that indicates when to
start baking, these hot appliances will
make very cool holiday gifts.
Mercantile International
[tel] 732.650.9400 or 855.243.3776
As a party host, little else is as fun and
rewarding as serving people wonderful
food at holiday parties and events.
Thanks to a trend that was pioneered in
Switzerland in the early 1900s, guests
can now be a part of that food
preparation and cooking right at the
table. The mini raclette by Nouvel® is
powered by four tea light candles, yet
can cook nearly anything in minutes.
Prepare the fresh ingredients in
advance, set them all on the table, and
guide your guests through their own
culinary exploration as everyone cooks
for themselves or others on individualsized raclettes. Tabletop cooking
becomes a very social and memorable
event, and best of all, the host does not
spend hours cooking in advance and
running in and out of the kitchen. With
a tabletop cooking and entertaining
guide that provides ideas, recipes and
shopping lists for easy party preparation,
the fun and social aspect of tabletop
cooking is even easier for all to enjoy.
Inno-Labs is the exclusive US distributor
for the Nouvel product line.
Inno-Labs
[tel] 620.229.9800
www.inno-labs.com
CORE BAMBOO’S
BUTCHER BLOCK WITH PREP BOWLS
HUROM SLOW JUICER
The classic white Hurom Slow Juicer has
been such a hit that the company is
adding two updated styles in metallic
black with silver accents and silver with
black accents and a stylish new
smokey gray strainer along with new
packaging designed for an enhanced
in-store experience and a new
cookbook, “100 Gourmet Recipes for
the Slow Juicer.”
Hurom
www.slowjuicer.com
What better way to kick off the holiday
season than with Core Bamboo’s
professional grade butcher’s block
with three prep bowls! You’ll be able
to prepare everything for a festive
feast—from dicing vegetables to
carving a holiday turkey—with this
heavy duty prep board. The unique
design of this butcher’s block includes
three stainless steel bowls to use for
preparing ingredients, holding spices
and keeping sauces handy. Made of
100% organically grown bamboo, this
board is well constructed and can
withstand even the most intense
chopping. Leave on your counter for
a gourmet kitchen all year long!
Core Bamboo
[tel] 646.845.6000
www.corebamboo.com
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BUTCHER BLOCK AND
CUTTING BOARD OIL AND
BUTCHER BLOCK CONDITIONER
Christmas is coming; are you ready?
Celebrate Christmas with whimsical
designs from LS Arts. Choose from bottle
stoppers, miniature glass Christmas trees,
wine charm trees or spreaders. LS Arts
has all of your holiday entertaining needs
at a reasonable price. For holiday gifts
and entertaining, what could be better
than setting the table with adorable items
without breaking the bank?
EPIC PRODUCTS
HOLIDAY BOOT CORK CAGE
Cherish holiday memories and
celebrations with Epic Products Holiday
Boot Cork Cage®. This whimsical, handcrafted metal boot features red and
green glass embellishments with a red
ribbon laced through the wire forming
a playful bow, making it a perfect table
or kitchen accent for storing corks or
holding a wine bottle. Happy holidays!
Howard Products’ butcher block and
cutting board oil and butcher block
conditioner will help you get more use
out of your cutting boards and butcher
blocks. Made of food-grade mineral oil
and enriched with Vitamin E, the highquality butcher block and cutting
board oil is great for use on cutting
boards, butcher blocks and wooden
utensils. The butcher block conditioner
has added natural waxes, and is safe
to use after every wash, preventing your
wooden kitchen items from drying or
cracking, keeping them functional and
beautiful. They are both excellent addon items to any wooden kitchen utensil,
bowl or cutting board purchase.
LS Arts Inc.
[tel] 954.722.1750
www.lsarts.com
Epic Products Inc.
[tel] 800.548.9791
www.epicproductsinc.com
Howard Products
[tel] 800.266.9545
www.howardproducts.com
LS ARTS GLASS COLLECTION
PRODYNE FRUIT INFUSION
NATURAL FRUIT FLAVOR PITCHER
Enjoy refreshing lemon water, raspberry
iced tea and more with Prodyne’s Fruit
Infusion Pitcher. The crystal clear acrylic
pitcher has a removable fruit infusion
rod that can easily be filled with cut
lemons, limes or raspberries. Open slots
in the rod allow liquids and fresh fruit to
mix naturally and give your beverages
a fruit-infused flavor. With this ingenious
feature, the pitcher can continually be
refilled without having to replace the
fruit. It measures a generous 92 oz./2.9
qt. (80 oz./2.5 qt. with tube).
Prodyne
[tel] 800.822.4776
www.prodyne.com
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HIGHWAVE FLOAT/WINE PRESERVE
GLOBAL AMICI’S AERATING GOBLET
Global Amici’s aerating goblet allows
you to enjoy your red or white wine in
Italian style. This attractive wine glass is
produced with a classic design of
patented optic ridges on the inside of
each glass. These optic ridges “agitate”
the wine when the glass is rotated in
an anti-clockwise direction. As the wine
is agitated during the rotation process,
a chemical reaction takes place that
results in the release of unwanted
carbon dioxide from the wine and an
immediate heightening of the wine’s
flavor and aroma. There is no need to
decant or wait for the wine to breath.
These claims are made with the
backing of scientific tests performed
under the direction of Professor
Ceccanti at the University of Rome in
Italy. Global Amici’s aerating goblet is
sold in an attractive color gift box that
includes a detailed instruction sheet.
The generously-sized goblet is functional
and chic, making it the perfect gift for
the holiday season.
Global Amici
[tel] 858.547.6880
www.globalamici.com
Highwave’s Float/Wine Preserve is a
unique, new, smart tool to preserve the
rest of your very good bottle of red
wine. If you are just not in the mood to
pump your wine or inject nitrogen to
preserve the last of a very good bottle,
this is the solution. Each vertical
decanter and float is hand-blown and
made of borosilicate glass. Simply pour
what you want to enjoy some other
time into the decanter. The FDAapproved silicone element mimics a
drop of wine bouncing off the surface
frozen in time. The float creates a
blanket over the wine surface
eliminating contact with air and
oxidation and keeps your finest wines
perfect for up to two weeks. The bird’s
mouth gives a fine pour when you are
ready and the hand-crafted float rides
the wave when you pour that next
glass of wine. The hand-crafted
decanter slips perfectly into the
Highwave Will Chill to keep wine chilled
for many hours—until the end of a
good party, for instance. The
Float/Wine Preserve has patents
pending from Highwave in California.
Highwave
[tel] 800.444.4928
www.highwave.com
WÜSTHOF CLASSIC 6" EXTRA WIDE COOK’S KNIFE
Responding to an uptake in sales of its 6" cook’s knives, which appeal to chefs
and home cooks with smaller hands, Wüsthof now offers the 6" extra wide cook’s
knife in the best-selling Classic Collection. This precision-forged, full tang cook’s
knife is crafted with a wider, heavier blade compared to standard models,
which helps to power through chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing with minimal
effort. The wider blade also provides the perfect tool for crushing garlic and
other ingredients, as well as transporting ingredients from the chopping block to
bowls and pans. The handle of this cook’s knife is the same size as the larger 8"
cook’s knife to ensure optimum power, while the 6" blade delivers agility and
control. Also known as the chef’s knife, Wüsthof's cook’s knife is the workhorse
of the kitchen, an indispensable tool that can be used for multiple tasks. All
Classic knives feature Wüsthof’s patent-pending Precision Edge Technology.
Using guided, state-of-the-art lasers, blade sharpness has been increased by 20
percent, and all knives now maintain their edge twice as long. Classic knives
feature the company’s signature bolster/finger guard at the base of the blade,
which accounts for the cutlery’s heft and solid, balanced feel.
Wüsthof
[tel] 203.295.3796
www.wusthof.com
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GLACIER COLLECTION
WABASH VALLEY FARMS 14"
TALL JUMBO SIZE PARTY-IN-A-BOX
From the company that’s been delivering
premium popcorn poppers for over 30
years, Wabash Valley Farms is now
introducing their new, ready-to-give,
Jumbo Size Party-In-A-Box. The product
was created to allow customers to be
great gift givers while still shopping within
their budget. This 14" tall gift set really
pops and is priced to sell. The reusable
popcorn container is jam-packed with
all of your favorite movie night essentials,
including delicious buttery popcorn,
movie-sized Skittles®, movie-sized Mike
and Ikes® and Twizzlers®. Every jumbo
popcorn tub comes packaged with a
snap-on lid for convenient stacking.
Decorative, sturdy and ready-to-give, it
is the perfect gift for the popcorn lover
on anyone’s list.
Wabash Valley Farms Inc
[tel] 877.888.7077
www.wfarms.com
The globally renowned producer of
luxury crystal couture, Artĕl, in
partnership with Designer David
Wiseman, is making two new shapes
available in its popular glacier
design. In addition to the double,
old-fashioned glass, bowl and vase
that have been offered since its
introduction in 2006, the glacier
collection now also includes a oneounce vodka glass and a large
vase (13" x 10.8"). The collection is
available in amber, olive, purple and
smoke, as well as in clear crystal.
Wiseman’s designs are known for
being inspired by the subtleties of
nature, and the glacier collection—
featuring irregular facets of polished
glass that evoke craggy ice floes in
an arctic sea—is a quintessential
example of this accomplished artist’s
unique vision. Wiseman’s interior
and product designs have been
featured in the New York Times, the
Los Angeles Times, House & Garden
and Elle Décor.
Artĕl Glass
www.artelglass.com
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HEWLETT MANUFACTURING
JEWELSTIK DIAMOND
KNIFE SHARPENER
The metal on the edge of all knives
eventually dulls, breaks off or wears
down. Most knife sets are sold with a
butcher steel, but although a necessary
tool, a butcher steel will never sharpen
a knife and provide a new edge for
you to work with. A butcher steel will
maintain the edge of a knife, but never
sharpen it. Of course you can send your
cutlery out to be professionally
sharpened, but that process is
expensive and time consuming. This is
where Hewlett Manufacturing JewelStik
1-2-3 Diamond Knife Sharpener comes
to the rescue. It will save you time and
money and you can do it yourself.
Hewlett Manufacturing has done the
research to provide the perfect
diamond surface to remove metal from
the edge of your knife and create a
new edge in just a few strokes. The entire
product line is made in the U.S.A. and
offers a variety of lengths: 5", 10" and
12". Hewlett also backs up their product
line with a lifetime guarantee.
Suggested Retail Price: $13.50 - 59.95
The Carine catalytic fragrance lamp
from the Emilie Collection is designed
to clean and purify the air and remove
all offensive house odors—like cigarette
smoke, pet odors and mildew—by the
process of catalytic combustion.
Wonderful, long lasting French home
fragrances will bring relief from stress
and create a romantic ambience. There
are 36 lamps of different designs and
colors, as well as 32 French home
fragrances—including unscented. By
using unscented fuel, the lamps can help
get rid of all the odors without adding
any fragrance. Each lamp is beautifully
presented in a creative and appealing
8" x 6" x 6" Provence style gift box.
Suggested Retail Price: $42
Hewlett Manufacturing
[tel] 814.683.4762
www.jewelstik.com
Les Provencales Ambiences, Inc.
[tel] 609.945.1997
www.lpa-lamps.com
CATALYTIC FRAGRANCE LAMP
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AMERICA FEITIAN
HANDCRAFTED GLASS GIFTS
WHEREVER WATER BOTTLE—
LEMON WATER ON-THE-GO
Franklin Chef™ will feature an exciting
array of new products for the upcoming
2012 holiday season, including their 10speed, 7-function Professional Series
blender (model FCB157S). Boasting
almost 1 horsepower of raw blending
power, this stylish stainless steel blender
is an ideal fit for today’s healthconscious consumer. Available in early
September 2012, the Franklin Chef™
Professional Series blender will offer
consumers outstanding performance
coupled with the most competitive
price on the market. With its ample 50
oz., dishwasher-safe glass pitcher and
powerful stainless steel blades,
consumers will marvel at its 700 watts
of blending power for all of their
grinding, crushing and blending needs.
With its modern stainless steel design,
blue LED backlit functions and stylish
stainless control buttons, this appliance
is the perfect countertop addition.
When life gives you lemons, squeeze
’em, put ’em in your water and chug
away! Adding fresh lemon juice to your
water is a great way to make your
recommended 64 ounces a day more
palatable—without the added sugar,
cost and waste of pre-packaged
beverages. To boot, lemon is naturally
detoxifying, aids in digestion, lowers
blood pressure, aids weight loss and
fights colds. The new Full Circle
Wherever Water Bottle has a built-in
lemon reamer that makes it easy to
add flavor to your water. The glass
container keeps your water healthier
and better tasting than plastic and steel
bottles, which contaminate the flavor
and tend to leach. And fear not, the
hour-glass shape of the bottle is
protected by silicone padding and a
Triton lid that absorbs the impact when
the bottle is dropped, helping to avoid
breakage! The 20 oz. Wherever Water
Lemon Water On-the-Go Bottle by Full
Circle is 100% BPA free and dishwasher
safe. It comes in four stylish colors:
blackberry, lime-green, raspberry-pink
and blueberry.
Franklin Chef USA
[tel] 305.403.8517
www.franklinchefusa.com
Full Circle
www.fullcirclehome.com
FRANKLIN CHEF USA’S
PROFESSIONAL SERIES BLENDER
America FeiTian is the American division
of Liao Yang FeiTian, China’s largest
manufacturer of handcrafted glass
gifts and decorative accessories. The
company has been distributing
glassware in the United States since 2002.
With over 2,000 employees, the factory
produces a wide range of items,
including glass flowers, vases, plates,
bowls, candle holders and glass figurines.
All of the company’s items are proudly
blown by highly skilled craftsmen with
years of glass making experience. Teams
of designers in China, Europe and the
United States scour the markets in a
constant search for the latest trends and
colors, ensuring that FeiTian’s products
will appeal to the most discerning
consumers in home décor. As a
manufacturer, they are also able to offer
products at prices that reflect an
incredible
value.
FeiTian
also
collaborates with other glass factories in
China, allowing them to address the
needs for all types of glassware products.
America FeiTian
[tel] 909.987.6354
www.aftglassware.com
ZOKU SINGLE QUICK POP MAKER
The patented Zoku Single Quick Pop
Maker freezes pops in as little as seven
minutes right on your countertop
without electricity. Use your own
healthy ingredients to quickly make
striped pops, yogurt pops or flavored
core pops. To enjoy quick pops at a
moment's notice, simply store the
compact base in your freezer. Once
frozen, the Quick Pop Maker can make
up to three, two-ounce pops before it
needs to be refrozen. A specially
designed super tool helps to quickly
release the frozen treats from the mold.
The Single Quick Pop Maker comes in
red, orange, lime green, blue or violet.
The set includes: three sticks, three drip
guards, one Single Quick Pop Maker
and one super tool. Dimensions: 4.5" x
4.25" x 4.6".
Zoku Home
www.zokuhome.com
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MAN LAW 5 PIECE BBQ
PREMIUM WOOD HANDLE TOOL SET
Since the dawn of man, there has been
honor and responsibility in providing for
one’s family. In order to truly appreciate
this honor, all men must abide by the
code that comes with it. This code is
known as Man Law. Grilling is covered
for life with this heavy-duty thick gauge
(2.5 mm) stainless steel grilling set with
premium wood handles. It includes extra
long handle tongs, a fork, a knife, a
silicone basting brush, and an 18.9"
spatula with serrated edge and built-in
bottle opener to keep you hydrated—
the perfect intersection of art and
science, engineering and craft, mind
and spatula. The proper grilling of a $23
porterhouse is a feat to rival the erection
of the Great Pyramids, the Hoover Dam
and the brother-in-law’s yard shed.
Grilling fish or fowl, mere hot dog or
edible plant life is a serious endeavor.
Grilling, thus, requires the proper tools:
tools crafted and honored with the care
of a surgeon operating on his fantasy
team’s quarterback; tools, that blessing
which long ago distinguished man from
animal. The Man Law BBQ set has a
lifetime guarantee and is the perfect
holiday gift for the real man in your life.
Man Law BBQ
[tel] 763.267.7900
www.manlawbbq.com
VINAROZ COOKWARE
Vinaroz Cookware can inspire
customers in many ways. Inspire to cook
healthy, live healthy and spend quality
time with family. Inspire to become a
“legend in their own mind” by creating
dishes made by their favorite celebrity
chef. Inspire to try new recipes, perfect
favorite cuisines or continue the
tradition of family recipes. The variety
of colors that Vinaroz Cookware offers
will inspire customers to enjoy cooking
more than ever and to entertain family
and friends at parties and barbecues.
Vinaroz Cookware
[tel] 323.585.3090
www.vinarozcookware.com
Fissler’s Vitaquick® is turning up the
pressure this holiday season. With over
55 years of pressure cooker experience,
Fissler is proud to introduce Vitaquick, a
revolutionary pressure cooker that has
been redesigned from the ground up.
With its sleek, conical design, Vitaquick
stacks and stores easily without
scratching, while Vitaquick’s attractive,
contemporary look in polished stainless
steel, with blue accents, and cool-tothe-touch non-slip black handles, make
it an elegant and classic gift idea. Unlike
the pressure cookers of the past,
Vitaquick pressure cookers have no
unnerving rattling or hissing while
pressurized and feature multiple safety
mechanisms including an automatic
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pressure valve, so cooks can relax while
perfect meals are prepared in no time.
The speed setting allows users to cook
bean soups, stews and meat in a third
of the regular cooking time. The gentle
setting cooks delicate foods like fish and
fine vegetables without damage. ULlisted Vitaquick pressure cookers are
safe, simple to use and very easy to
clean. This series is perfect for easily
preparing foods of all kinds in a healthy,
gentle and nutritious manner. Vitaquick
is 100% made in Germany, fully
dishwasher-safe and comes with a
lifetime warranty.
Fissler USA
[tel] 888.347.7537
www.fisslerusa.com
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7-PIECE SWISS CLASSIC BLOCK SET
WITH SWISS ARMY KNIFE
Since the 19th century, cutlery by
Victorinox Swiss Army has been the first
choice of professionals and has
consistently received high accolades
in industry product testing. The edges
are laser tested to ensure optimum
cutting power and durability while
still being lightweight and balanced
for extended use. The knives are also
designed to minimize wrist tension
while providing a secure grip. The
Swiss Classic block set introduces
an evolution to the existing collection
by including a Swiss Army Knife. The
Swiss Army waiter tool offers all the
necessary kitchen tools in one knife.
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The ergonomic, slip-resistant design is
dishwasher safe, while the mirrored
polish finish on the high-carbon stainless
steel blade is equivalent to Victorinox’s
durable commercial-grade blade.
The entire collection is made to the
highest sanitary standards, earning the
National Sanitary Foundation seal of
approval. The set includes an 8" chef’s
knife, bread knife, paring knife, utility
knife, Swiss Army knife, a 9" honing steel
and block. For added peace of mind,
there is a lifetime warranty against
manufacturer’s defects.
Victorinox Swiss Army
[tel] 800.442.2706
www.swissarmy.com
DECANTUS AERO
WINE AERATING POURER
The Decantus Aero™ Wine Aerating
Pourer enhances wine’s flavor and
bouquet like no other pourer on the
market. It is all in the taste! This
breakthrough in wine aerating pourers
will enable you to experience softer
tannins, a more aromatic bouquet and
great flavor. Decantus Aero is the only
wine pourer on the market to have been
scientifically proven to reduce sulfites
by an average of 56 percent. It utilizes
the Bernoulli effect, where the reduced
pressure of a stream of fluid (wine) draws
an air flow through diagonal, thin tubes
inside the Decantus Aero. It is the most
effective decanting pourer available
and does not drip. It also includes a
removable top for covering contents
between pours which helps preserves
the wine. Restaurant owner Bill S. of
Sunbury, Pa. recently stated the
following: “The Decantus Aero does an
unbelievable job in improving the taste
of wine … We are using it every day in
our operation.” The Decantus Aero is
available in clear or black and is
beautifully gift boxed.
Suggested Retail Price: $16.99; 12 each
to a counter display
Franmara
[tel] 800.423.5855
www.franmara.com
TALISMAN DESIGNS POT PIE SHIELD
This hot new shield will cover 4", 5" and
6" pot pies. Made of FDA food-safe
silicone, it is heat resistant up to 500
degrees Fahrenheit. It is perfect for
homemade and frozen pot pies. It is
reusable and easier to use than tinfoil.
Simply place on top of the pie during
the baking process to get perfectly
golden crusts. It is dishwasher safe.
Talisman Designs LLC
[tel] 952.681.2866
www.talismandesigns.com
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MASTRAD’S GOURMET WHIPPERS
Mastrad, creator of stylish and innovative
kitchenware accessories, will showcase
an array of new product offerings at this
year’s New York International Gift Fair
(NYIGF). The company will be presenting
their full line of cream and gourmet
whippers as well as nitrous-oxide
chargers, whipper stand, recipe book
and foldable, double-mesh strainer and
funnel. These premium whippers yield
four times the amount of cream poured
into them, and are capable of storing
fresh whipped cream in the refrigerator
for up to two weeks. Available in two
sizes, the cream whippers have an
aluminum exterior casing, enameled
interior coating and a plastic head and
tips. Perfect for making cold creams and
mousses, the cream whippers provide a
simpler and convenient way to create
your favorite desserts. Offered in three
sizes, the hot and cold gourmet whippers
boast an enameled exterior casing and
interior coating, a silicone ring inside the
head and plastic tips. These gourmet
whippers create delectable hot or cold,
sweet or savory creams, sauces and
mousses that will help replicate a
professional chef’s exquisite desserts.
Effective now until January 31, 2013,
customers can redeem a complementary Mastrad mousse recipe book
with the purchase of any whipper.
Qualified retailers will receive a Mastrad
whipper tear-pad to display in stores.
Mastrad Inc.
[tel] 800.358.0608
www.mastrad.us
GOURMET KITCHENWORKS
SPIRELLI SPIRAL SLICER
70-year-old German kitchenware
company GEFU Kuchenboss GmbH &
Co., creators of sleek, innovative, highquality kitchen tools and gadgets have
done it again! The Spirelli spiral slicer
has been a runaway hit in Europe, Asia
and Australia since it was launched
and is now taking off in America. This
interesting gadget promotes a healthy
lifestyle by creating “vegetable
spaghetti”, endless julienne strips of long
cylindrical vegetables such as carrots,
cucumbers, zucchini and yellow
squash. Two sizes of spiral slices can be
cut (2 x 3 mm or 3.5 x 5 mm) which are
perfect to create interesting salads, stirfries and pasta dishes or can be used
to decorate any culinary masterpiece.
It was out-of-the-box thinking along with
keen attention to detail that created
this new and interesting product. It is
so simple yet it works spectacularly well
and is dishwasher safe.
Gourmet Kitchenworks
[tel] 417.459.4272
www.gefu.us
PARRISH MINI-RING MOLDS
The Doctor Who TARDIS tea pot is a
terrific gift idea for the sci-fi fan in your
household. This tea pot is the latest in a
cool line of novelty items from Wesco.
It holds 25 ounces (750ml) of tea and is
ceramic with sculpted highlights.
Perfect for the holidays, Mini-Ring Molds
from Parrish's Cake Decorating Supplies
Inc. are ideal for baking, molding and
cutting cakes, mousses, tortes or
cheesecakes. They are available in
round, oval, teardrop, heart, hexagon
and comma shapes. All molds are
made of heavy-gauge aluminum.
Suggested Retail Price: $5-8 (minimum
order $50)
Wesco
www.popcultcha.com.au
Parrish's Cake Decorating Supplies Inc.
[tel] 310.324.2253 or 800.736.8443
DOCTOR WHO TARDIS TEA POT
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LE PARFAIT FRENCH JARS & TERRINES
First impressions are as important in
marketing products as they are in life,
and nothing says “quality” like specialty
glass containers that allow the consumer
to easily view the contents. Whether you
pack spices, jams, lotions, candies, nuts,
sauces or baking mixes, the newest
product offerings will catch the
consumer’s eye if packaged in the
sophisticated French jars knows as Le
Parfait—“the perfect.” Bring your product
to market using the classic Le Parfait jars
and terrines—containers that have been
widely used in Europe for more than 70
years and are imported by Bannex
International, Inc. Products packed in Le
Parfait will appeal to consumers who
recognize the environmental value of
this packaging; the jars can be recycled
for many household storage uses and
can be resealed again and again.
Reusable packaging allows consumers
to be proactive for a green environment
as they embrace top-quality foods or
other specialty items. Great products
deserve great packaging, so whether
yours is a new brand or one that is wellestablished, look to glass and explore its
possibilities
in
packaging
and
presentation. With their wide variety of
applications, Le Parfait jars and terrines
are sure to make a memorable
impression on your customers and boost
consumption of your products.
Bannex International Inc.
www.bannex.com
SCI GARGANELLI PASTA BOARD
SCI is proud to share its Garganelli
Pasta Board. Garganelli is a very rare
Italian pasta. This beechwood
garganelli pasta board comes with a
thick knurled rolling stick to get the
perfect groove with ease. The board
is 3.5" x 6" and the stick is 7.5" long. It
is made in Italy.
SCI Cuisine Internationale
[tel] 800.966.5489
www.scandicrafts.com
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International Innovations Company USA
[tel] 704.882.3521
www.vacuvin.nl
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VACU VIN LAYERING TOOL
The creation of a beautifully layered
cocktail with drama and color has
been primarily in the domain of
professional bartenders. Not anymore.
The new layering tool by Vacu Vin lets
the amateur bartender create the
perfect layered cocktail without special
training. Party hosts and hostesses can
now create colorful cocktails at home
for friends and family. The design of the
funnel slows down fluids as they are
poured into a glass and variations in
the density of the fluids create the
layers. The measurements on the funnel
of the tool are based on the most
popular layered cocktails and are
useful guides for the amateur bartender
to use when creating a cocktail. The
layering tool is dishwasher safe and the
rubber connector on the tool can be
removed for thorough rinsing after
every cocktail.
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The Snapi® by KitchenHappy™ says
it’s: “The fun way to serve food”—and
sales definitely prove it. Rosanne
Brown, who owns Venice Stationers,
said she’s seen it in action during
record sales at her Venice, Fla. shop.
“It’s the best seller we have ever had,
in 15 years of business. We’re a
volume store and we’ve never had
any product sell this much, this fast.”
It’s hard for Rosanne to single out just
one Snapi feature responsible for the
record sales. She explains, “It has a
great story, it shows American
ingenuity,
it’s
well-made,
the
packaging is exceptional, and it’s
incredibly fun and functional. Snapi’s
very clever.” Though Snapi is sold
throughout the United States,
Snowbirds visiting Florida find that it’s
a perfect souvenir. Rosanne summed
up Snapi’s myriad attributes simply,
“KitchenHappy did everything right,
all the way.” Snapi comes in eight
colors. It has a convenient open/close
locking mechanism for easy storage
and is BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
Suggested Retail Price: Under $10
When was the last time you made a truly
nutritious home-cooked meal for the
whole family? What if you had the time
and energy to prepare delicious, whole
food meals every day? Do you think
you’d need to hire a personal chef?
Think again! Let VitaClay® create hearty,
nutritious meals while you work, sleep or
take a walk—talk about multi-tasking!
Cook grains, soup or economy cuts of
meat to perfection without effort, hassle
or excessive expense. VitaClay’s got
dinner covered! Joining the VitaClay line
is the soon to be released VitaClay Smart
Organic Multicooker, featuring a yogurt
maker―or low temperature cooker―
designed to preserve important nutrients
and vitamins and keep enzymes active
throughout cooking. Now you can make
your own favorite yogurt at home with
no fuss. Are you tired of non-stick
coatings? Are you looking for perfect
rice, grains, steel oats, broth, beans and
stew every time? Discover the wonder
of clay: no need for added water or oil;
the clay naturally preserves texture,
flavor, vitamins and taste. Whether
cooking for a few or the whole crew,
your nutritious, whole meal is just minutes
away with VitaClay.
KitchenHappy
[tel] 248.453.5177
wholesale.kitchenhappy.com
VitaClay
[tel] 877.877.9121
www.vitaclaychef.com
KITCHENHAPPY’S SNAPI
ISLAND BAMBOO
SOLID BAMBOO CUTTING BOARDS
Carve, chop, mince and slice on Island
Bamboo’s new solid bamboo cutting
boards, then flip them over for
serving. Handcrafted from solid culms
of Moso bamboo, the finish is beautifully
smooth with nodes that are naturally
characteristic of bamboo. The solid
bamboo cutting board series features
a no glue surface and is available in
four sizes: bar – 8" x 6"; utility – 11" x 9";
cutting – 14" x 11" and carving – 18" x
12". The lightweight bar board has a
hole for hanging so you can display it
near the prep sink or bar while the
carving board has a larger ergonomic
handle to carry meat and poultry. The
utility and cutting boards are lightweight
and double sided with gravy grooves
on one side and a smooth surface on
the other that is perfect for serving. Island
Bamboo™ cutting boards are safe for
fine chef’s knives, are naturally
antimicrobial and, with proper care, will
not warp, stain or split. Add the specially
formulated Bamboo Renew to your
order—an add-on sale sure to help your
customers maintain the luster and
beauty of their bamboo kitchenware.
Island Bamboo has the largest selection
of bamboo kitchenware, products that
are thoughtfully produced for everyday
use, gift giving and entertaining.
Island Bamboo
[tel] 949.492.9921
www.islandbamboo.com
PREPARA ICE BALLS
Prepara presents Ice Balls, an ingenious
alternative to the typical ice cube tray.
These spill-proof spherical molds make
perfect 2" round orbs of ice and also
become the starting point for an
endless list of fun and original
homemade, ice-infused recipes. Put
the fruit or the herb of choice in the
Ice Ball, close it up, fill it with water,
juice, or any other beverage through
the convenient opening seal on top,
throw them in the freezer and voila—
the perfect “ice-breaker” for a holiday
party!Since the ice they produce is
completely sealed and won’t absorb
odors from the freezer, Ice Balls are the
easiest way to create fresh and pristine
ice. Additionally, Ice Balls can be
conveniently and simply stored,
individually or snapped together, for
easy organization. Ice Balls come in
four fun and stylish colors: lime, lemon,
raspberry and tangerine.
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 (pack of 4)
The Wahaus Collection by Vita Craft is
a true gem. This six-piece set of
cookware is not only beautiful and
classic, but versatile. This deep, stainless
steel chef set can go from range top
to tabletop in minutes. The Wahaus
Collection is made up of a set of three
Deep Chef Pans, an 8" Deep Chef, a
10" Deep Chef and a 13" Deep Chef.
The series comes with stainless steel
covers with optional stainless steel
knobs and flame guards. Glass covers
are also available. The Wahaus
Collection features waterless, greaseless
cooking and carries a true Vita Craft
Lifetime Warranty. This fine cookware is
made in the U.S.A.
Prepara
[tel] 888.878.8665
www.prepara.com
Vita Craft
[tel] 913.631.6265
www.vitacraft.com
VITA CRAFT
WAHAUS COLLECTION
BOUCLÉ BY CHILEWICH
Chantal introduces new colors for the
Travel Mug. The single-touch button
allows you to drink from any side and
you can rest easy knowing that a
silicone seal will prevent spills of any
kind. The vacuum insulation means this
thermal mug will actually keep a
beverage hot or cold for up to seven
hours. It is BPA-free with a 15 oz.
capacity and is available with two new
color bands: chili red and emerald
green in addition to the original blue.
Bouclé features a very rich texture that
provides visual interest without the
pattern being too dominating. The
original concept for the design was the
desire to interpret the luxury of fine
knitwear into a woven textile that was
durable, modern and easy to clean.
Perfect for indoor and outdoor use, the
textiles are available in five colors: salt,
pebble, grey, coffee and ink and two
sizes: 14" x 19" rectangle placemats and
a 14" x 72" table runner. They are made
in the U.S.A.
Chantal
[tel] 800.365.4354
www.chantal.com
Chilewich | Sultan LLC
[tel] 212.679.9204
www.chilewich.com
CHANTAL TRAVEL MUG
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DEXAS TURBO FAN
SALAD SPINNER-DRYERS
The Turbo Fan Salad Spinner-Dryer from
Dexas looks radically different from
other salad spinners on the market. It
features a multi-blade “turbo fan” and
air intake system that spins up quickly
to pull large volumes of air into the
spinner, while more thoroughly drying
greens. At the base of the outer bowl,
there are large air and water exit ports,
for in-sink spinning, which completely
expels dirty rinse water. The result is
cleaner, drier greens that are ready to
serve in less time. Consumers are still
trending toward preparing more foods
at home, while seeking more fresh fruit
and vegetable preparation options, so
this innovation is sure to hit the spot.
Leafy, dark greens like kale and spinach
provide the maximum nutritional benefit
among all greens. The Dexas Turbo Fan
Salad Spinner-Dryer also features a
push-button brake and a large 5-quart
capacity inner basket. The Turbo Fan
blades are easy to take apart for handwashing and the entire spinner/dryer is
BPA-free. Both the outer bowl and the
spinner basket are dishwasher-safe.
Dexas
[tel] 800.527.5197
www.dexas.com
GAMAGO'S
TELEPHOTO KITCHEN TIMER
Culinary and photography aficionados
will rejoice at this new kitchen timer
styled after a camera lens. This timer
is incredibly detailed and will be sure
to make every meal picture-perfect.
The Telephoto Kitchen Timer comes
packaged in a nifty clear box so you
can view the design without having
to take it out of its packaging. The
timer measures 3.25" x 2.5" in diameter
and will be available August/
September 2012.
GAMAGO
[tel] 415.626.0213
www.gamago.com
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Franklin Chef Professional Series Blender
small electrics
Franklin Chef™ will introduce an
exciting array of products for the 2012
season, including their 10-speed,
7-function Professional Series blender.
Boasting almost 1 horsepower of raw
blending power, this blender is an
ideal fit for today’s health-conscious
consumer. Available early September
2012, the Professional Series blender
will offer consumers outstanding
performance, with its ample 50 oz.,
dishwasher-safe glass pitcher and
powerful stainless steel blades, as well
as 700 watts of blending power for
all grinding, crushing and blending
needs. With its modern stainless steel
design, blue LED backlit functions and stylish stainless control buttons, this
appliance is the perfect countertop addition.
Franklin Chef USA
[tel] 305.403.8517
www.franklinchefusa.com
Mastrad Thermo-Sensor Spoon
Mastrad, the French-based company
specializing in inventive and functional
kitchen products, has revolutionized
the cooking world yet again—with the
Thermo-Sensor Spoon, a high quality
version of a basic kitchen necessity.
Sleek and as easy on the eyes as it is to
use, the Thermo-Sensor Spoon makes
time spent in the kitchen simpler for
recreational and professional chefs
alike. Featuring a one-of-a-kind design
and various cooking applications, this new kitchen accessory is high quality
and convenient. The Thermo-Sensor Spoon is a combination of a removable
spoon―perfect for stirring food―and an electronic kitchen thermometer that
digitally calculates the temperature of the food to the exact degree and
constantly monitors its temperature while it cooks. Perfect when used separately
or as one piece, the Thermo-Sensor Spoon is a must-have item for any cook.
Mastrad Inc.
[tel] 800.358.0608
www.mastrad.us
Vita-Prep 3 by Vita-Mix
The Vita-Prep 3, trusted by chefs and culinary
schools worldwide, provides unmatched
performance when puréeing, grinding,
chopping and more. Variable controls and
the patented accelerator tool allows for
easy processing of dense ingredients at
exactly the right speed. The Vita-Prep 3
creates a vortex, forcing ingredients up from
the blades and back down the center into
the blades again for perfectly blended
results. With a removable lid plug, all
ingredients can be added while blending
for ultimate speed and convenience. The
advanced cooling fan and sound reduction
pad lessens noise irritation and overheating.
Vita-Mix
[tel] 800.848.2649
www.vitamix.com
Chef Pro Wet & Dry Grinder
Chef Pro is pleased to announce the
arrival of a new powerful grinder that
can grind dry and moist food in only
a few seconds. Grind ingredients like
coffee beans, flaxseed or spices to
make unique spice rubs. It can also
be used to crush nuts—to, for
example, make peanut butter at
home—purée basil to make fresh
pesto sauce or grind garbanzo beans
to make fresh hummus. Whip up
many exotic foods with this very
versatile wet and dry grinder. A musthave for every kitchen, the Chef Pro
wet and dry grinder is made of
stainless steel and has a powerful 350
watt motor. The stainless steel cup
does not retain odors from previously ground foods and the grinder cup
and cover are removable and dishwasher safe, making clean up easy. The
grinder has three speeds: pulse, low and high. The clear cover allows for
visibility, and the motor does not turn on until the lid is locked into position
for added safety.
Suggested Retail Price $79.99
Mercantile International
[tel] 732.650.9400 or 855.243.3776
www.chefprousa.com
Tribest Personal Blender
As versatile as it is portable, the Tribest
Personal Blender allows you to blend,
grind and mix multiple recipes in the
perfect portions. Whether it’s a fruit
smoothie to jump-start your day, a
mix of salsa to kick off kick-off, or the
perfect grind of coffee beans for a
nightcap, the Personal Blender can
accommodate. The Personal Blender
comes portioned with 8 oz., 16 oz.
and 23 oz. blending containers
allowing for minimal mess, easy clean up, and the ease of taking your drink
on the go—a perfect addition to any kitchen. With the Tribest Personal
Blender, life’s a whole lot tastier.
Tribest Corporation
[tel] 714.879.7150
www.tribest.com
Waring Pro Vero Barista Espresso Maker
Enjoy lattes, espresso or cappuccino at
home with the Waring Pro Vero Barista
Espresso Maker. The espresso maker
features sleek chrome housing, 15 bars of
pressure, a 42 oz. removable clear-view
water tank, dual steam wand and hot
water dispenser, a removable drip tray
for easy clean up and a tamping tool. It
also includes a pod filter holder and
ground filter holder for different types of
espresso. The large cup warming plate
allows for an optimal espresso-drinking
experience. The unit includes a limited
five year motor warranty.
Waring Pro
www.waringpro.com
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small electrics
VitaClay Smart Organic Multicooker with Yogurt Maker
Let VitaClay® create hearty, nutritious
meals while you work, sleep or take
a walk—talk about multi-tasking!
Cook grains, soup or economy cuts
of meat to perfection without effort,
hassle or expense. Joining the
VitaClay line is the soon to be
released VitaClay Smart Organic
Multicooker, featuring a yogurt
maker—or low temperature cooker—
that is designed to preserve important nutrients and vitamins and keep
enzymes active throughout cooking. Now you can make your own favorite
yogurt at home with no fuss. Whether cooking for a few or the whole crew,
your nutritious, whole meal is just minutes away with VitaClay.
VitaClay
[tel] 877.877.9121
www.vitaclaychef.com
Professional Advantage Vacuum Sealer
Weston Products has partnered with
Celebrity Chef Michael Symon to
create the “Live to Cook” Professional
Advantage Vacuum Sealer. With a
210 watt, fan-cooled motor; this
premium vacuum sealer delivers 23"
HG vacuum strength, and is designed
not to overheat for consistent, reliable
sealing. It is equipped to meet any home chef’s needs, featuring marinate,
manual seal and accessory modes and the brushed stainless steel finish
makes it an attractive addition to any countertop. Accompanying the
vacuum sealer is a line of vacuum canisters and bags in attractive retail
packaging for a complete merchandising solution. They are ideal for quickly
marinating fresh foods and flash pickling.
Weston Products
[tel] 800.814.4895
www.westonproducts.com
Fagor Slow Juicer
Fagor America is pleased to unveil the newest
addition to its small electrics family—the Fagor
Slow Juicer. It is extremely efficient, easy to
use and is quieter in comparison to its
predecessors. It uses a 2-step process in which
the juice is extracted from the fruit or
vegetable twice before it enters your glass.
The auger, the main component of the unit,
precisely squeezes the food without shredding
or grinding it, preserving antioxidants and
helping you to get more juice in your glass.
Fagor America
www.fagoramerica.com
CUISINART ICE CREAM & GELATO MAKER
Make lusciously rich gelato and ice cream
right at home! The Cuisinart Ice Cream and
Gelato Maker has a commercial quality
compressor-freezer, so it’s always ready to
go. Separate paddles for gelato and ice
cream, and fully automatic operation with
a 60-minute countdown timer, ensure perfect
consistencies and professional results.
Cuisinart
www.cuisinart.com
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of sustainability, and I’m excited to share
this curated collection with retail
attendees,” Shaw continues.
“A variety of products will be exhibited in
the summer display ranging from organic
teas, to tabletop accessories, to personal
body care. If the materials are organic,
non-toxic, recycled or recyclable, and the
manufacturing processes follow fair trade
standards and the suppliers are socially
responsible, you will find these products
on display,” says Shaw.
Among the wide variety of products
selected for SustainAbility are: the Box
Play for Kids LLC sets which transform
used boxes, milk cartons, etc. into
playthings, with stickers made with 100%
recycled uncoated paper; the Moss
Terrarium Bottle™ by Potting Shed
Creations, Ltd., which utilizes recycled
restaurant wine bottles; the Drink Chillers
stay-cool coasters by Sea Stones LLC
made of natural stone, recycled glass, and
recycled rubber; the Vapur Element “antibottles” from Vapur, Inc. made of FDAapproved polyethylene and nylon; and the
stylish line of table runners from CAKE
Vintage Table & Home made of recycled
kraft paper.
“Sustainability means responsible and
conscious manufacturing and buying
habits,” explains Shaw. “It means a respect
for our planet and local environments
through the use of intelligent renewable
material
and
energy
resources.
Sustainability means support of the world’s
labor force with fair wages and working
conditions. It means contribution and
dedication to charitable endeavors.
Ultimately, sustainability means educated,
concerned and responsible decisions and
choices made with awareness to the wellbeing of ourselves and others.”
The SustainAbility display will showcase
sustainable materials and production
processes from various exhibitors
participating in Artisan Resource™, a new
GLM-managed trade show matching
artisanal craft producers and production
resources with U.S.-based volume
importers, direct import retailers and
wholesalers, which runs concurrently with
NYIGF, August 19-21, at Pier 92.
The
SustainAbility
display
is
complemented by a two-part seminar
focusing on “green” topics. On
Monday, August 20, from 12:00 p.m. –
1:30 p.m., Dirk Olin, Editor of
Corporate Responsibility Magazine,
will moderate “Social Responsibility: The
New Metrics for Sustainability.”
This program presents an overview of
social responsibility and its seven core
components, measurement techniques and
principles of philanthropy. Panelists
include Nathan Gilbert of B Lab;
Madeline Kreider Carlson of the Fair
Trade Federation; and Susan Inglis of the
Sustainable Furniture Council.
On Tuesday, August 21, from 12:00 p.m.
– 1:00 p.m., the Fair Trade Federation
presents “Mythbusting: Fair Trade & Your
Customer.” The discussion will address
what fair trade is, and more specifically
what fair traders do to make a difference
in the lives of craftspeople. The panel will
be moderated by Fair Trade Federation
Program Director, Madeline Kreider
Carlson, and will include representatives
of Fair Trade Federation. Tickets for each
session are $20 in advance and $25 on site.
Advance registration is available online at
www.nyigf.com/programs.
“If we do not live in a sustainable way,
this earth will not sustain,” says Shaw, on
the importance of sustainability. “We have
no choice.”
HENRI THE OWL
MOONLIGHT CLOCK
Re-Play is a unique line of children’s
tableware made in the USA from
recycled milk jugs. Re-Play has received
high praise from families looking for an
earth-friendly alternative that is durable,
affordable and safe. The recycled
plastic used for all Re-Play products is
specially selected and cleaned to
meet the FDA’s strict purity standards
so not only are they stylish and colorful,
Re-Play is sustainable, with materials
and manufacturing being mainly in the
southeast. They currently offer divided
plates, bowls, utensils and no-spill cups
in four colors: aqua, pink, green and
orange. Re-Play is also top rack
dishwasher safe.
Suggested Retail Price: 3-pack divided
plate-$6.49; 3-pack bowl-$4.99; 2-pack
cup-$6.99; 8-pack utensils-$3.49
Legnomagia (through their US agent,
Arbiter) presents a new collection
featuring their baby owl mascot
named Henri, who lives in an
imaginary forest inspired by the art of
Henri Rousseau.
Moonlight is a
wall clock in the
shape of a tree
in which Henri is
perched under
the moonlight.
The hours are
indicated
by
copper nails and
silver-colored
metal
hour
hands. On the
top is a glittery
mirror moon. It
is available in
either natural
walnut
or
beech. All of
Legnomagia’s
products are handmade utilizing
sustainably harvested European
hardwoods finished with beeswax or
non-toxic finishes or colors. All
packaging is recycled.
Re-Think It Inc.
www.re-play.com
Arbiter
[tel] 314.963.1919
www.arbitercollection.com
RE-PLAY’S CHILDREN’S TABLEWARE
SEA STONES SERVES
UP COOL CORDIALS
When it’s time to serve up chilled spirits,
there’s no need to water things down.
Take this solid granite tray of elegant
cordial glasses out of the freezer and
serve your favorite drinks chilled and
undiluted by ice. The handmade set
securely houses the heavy-bottomed
glasses in holes bored into reclaimed
granite slabs. The slabs have plenty of
thermal mass to hold the cold long
enough for leisurely sipping and the
recycled rubber jacket protects
surfaces. The glasses are perfect for
flavored vodkas, liqueurs and other
spirits, as well as chilled miniature
desserts such as mousse.
Sea Stones
www.sea-stones.com
POTTING SHED CREATIONS
TERRARIUM BOTTLE
Combining smart design and sustainable materials to create a modern
interpretation of the classic terrarium,
these indoor garden collections contain
everything needed to grow a woodland
moss-scape or tapestry of sedum in a
handmade 8.5" x 3" repurposed wine
bottle. The terrarium includes moss: a mix
of dormant broom, cushion and sheet
moss; or sedum: a dwarf sedum blend. It
also includes OMRI listed soil, recycled
glass pebbles for drainage, a bamboo
“chopstick” tool and base, a ribbon band
for the base and directions.
Potting Shed Creations Ltd.
www.pottingshedcreations.com
BAMBU BAMBOO &
CORK SALT CANISTER
bambu continues with its innovative
“renewable ideas” concept by bringing
together two sustainable materials into
one design solution. The bamboo and
cork canisters are handsomely
designed, making this “double green”
salt cellar at home on the kitchen
counter or on an elegantly laid table.
The cork lid fits snuggly, making an airtight seal that is still easy to remove with
one hand. The bamboo and cork salt
canister is a featured product in the
SustainAbility: Design for a Better World
exhibition in August 2012.
bambu
www.bambuhome.com
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drinkware, kitchen gadgets and accessories,
and serving products. We are always
designing and redesigning kitchen products
for the home and professional chef!”
Morgan also offers predictions about what
he thinks will be popular at the show, saying
the trend is: “Bright, bold and eye-catching;
innovative, yet practical kitchen products
and gadgets seem to be what the current
customer is looking for, along with quick
and healthy ideas for gourmet cooking
which fits greatly into the Mastrad line.”
Sharing the floor with Mastrad at
the Gourmet Housewares Show is
OnOurTable, a new exhibitor at booth 3676
that specializes in hand-crafted wood cutting
boards and butcher blocks. “We are thrilled
to show our work for the first time. We are
debuting our collection of cutting and
charcuterie boards, handmade in solid walnut
and maple,” says Geoffrey Lilge, Founder
and Designer for OnOurTable. “The
collection has been in the works for two years
and we feel we're ready to put it out into the
world.”
Overall, the show's organizers expect great
things from this year's show. “The Gourmet
Housewares Show at NYIGF is both larger
and sold-out for its second annual edition,
and excitement and expectations are high
for summer 2012,” says Christian
Falkenberg, NYIGF Director and GLM
Vice-President. “We hope to attract more
specialty kitchenware retailers who are
seeking a concentration of key brands, as
well as a wide range of complementary
resources offered throughout NYIGF. Our
exhibitors know that the show affords them
access to thousands of smaller independent
gift and home retail outlets who they might
not see at other markets.”
The Gourmet Housewares show runs
August 19-22 at the Jacob K. Javits
Convention Center.
HARRY BARKER
HELVETICA COLLECTION
GOURMET SEA SALT COLLECTION
Reflecting the expanding palate for
food flavors from throughout the world,
The Spice Lab’s award-winning Gourmet
Salt Collections offer unique sampler gift
packs and are offered in 4, 6 or 11 test
tube sets, filled with exotic sea salts from
all corners of the earth. Each Pyrex test
tube with all-natural cork stopper holds
a different specialty salt, attractively
displayed in an American-made, handcrafted wooden base constructed from
recycled lumber. Tubes contain from
0.6 to 1.3 oz. of salt, depending on its
density, with most having over 1 oz. of
sea salt. A reference card offers
suggestions on which salts go with which
dishes and a bamboo salt spoon is also
included. The Spice Lab’s Sea Salt
Collections have earned a coveted
Silver sofi Award as Outstanding Food
Gift from the National Association of the
Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) and a
Scovie Award. They have also been
featured in numerous magazines,
including leading the O List in the June
2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine.
Suggested Retail Price: $24.95–59.95
While the Helvetica type font was
designed in 1957, it remains the
ultimate emblem of modern design.
It’s a contemporary classic! And now
Harry Barker, the global pet product
company, has introduced a new
Helvetica Collection: Harry Barker’s
Helvetica Collection. This collection
applies the famous font to a
wide variety of products, including
bowls, food canisters, treat tins,
beds and play balls. When buyers see
them, they’re going to say, “I want
what Harry’s having!” Harry Barker
creates, manufactures and distributes
innovative and cheerful products for
dogs and cats. The company’s
commitment to sustainable practices
and materials has been honored by
numerous awards, including NYIGF’s
prestigious Sustainability3 Award.
Products include collars, leashes, beds,
toys, treats, food storage canisters,
bowls, treat tins and dog spa products.
Harry Barker was founded in 1997 by
its president Carol Perkins, a former
Ford model and fire eater.
The Spice Lab
[tel] 954.275.4478
www.thespicelab.com
Harry Barker
[tel] 800.444.8779
www.harrybarker.com
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MASTRAD’S GOURMET WHIPPERS
STARFRIT’S DOUBLE WALL
THERMO GLASSES
HIGHWAVE WINE TIME CAPSULE™
Now you don't need that bulky ice
chest to keep a bottle of chilled wine
for an evening concert in your hot car
all day long! The innovative Highwave
Wine Time Capsule holds your 25 oz.
bottle of chilled wine or water in a
suspended temperature vacuum for
up to 10 hours, and keeps it perfect for
travel or serving where glass is not
allowed or appropriate. The wine time
capsule doesn't sweat, and very little
temperature change occurs, leaving
your wine just as good as when you
put it in. Keep your room temperature
red wine at room temperature and
take it poolside easily and with style.
Available exclusively from Highwave of
California, the wine time capsule is
available in three colors and is sold bulk
with product labels.
Highwave
[tel] 800.444.4928
www.highwave.com
Canada’s leading purveyor of kitchen
preparation products introduces the
whimsical double wall thermo glasses,
a classic glass collection that brings
summer drinks experience to another
level! Made of quality borosilicate glass,
the double wall thermo glasses are
supremely stable and perfect for any
hot or cold beverages. The isolation
barrier of the double wall thermo
glasses keeps beverages at an optimal
temperature longer than any other
standard glass can. This barrier of air
also prohibits the glass from “sweating”
and leaving a river of condensation on
the table top. The glasses are perfect
for chilly desserts or warm appetizers.
The collection offers a wide range of
glasses, including Swizl soda glasses,
martini glasses, wine glasses, tea cups,
espresso cups and beer mugs, just to
mention a few. The collection also
features a coffee mug with silicone lid
and ring. These coffee mugs are
designed for easy coffee-to-go. The
silicone ring provides a better grip to
prevent slipping and breaking. They are
currently available in green, purple,
blue and red. To add luster to their
shine, these beautiful glasses are also
dishwasher safe.
Suggested Retail Price: starting at $8.99
Starfrit
www.starfritusa.com
Mastrad, creator of stylish and innovative
kitchenware accessories, will showcase
an array of new product offerings at this
year’s New York International Gift Fair
(NYIGF). The company will be presenting
their full line of cream and gourmet
whippers as well as nitrous-oxide
chargers, whipper stand, recipe book
and foldable, double-mesh strainer and
funnel. These premium whippers yield
four times the amount of cream poured
into them, and are capable of storing
fresh whipped cream in the refrigerator
for up to two weeks. Available in two
sizes, the cream whippers have an
aluminum exterior casing, enameled
interior coating and a plastic head and
tips. Perfect for making cold creams and
mousses, the cream whippers provide a
simpler and convenient way to create
your favorite desserts. Offered in three
sizes, the hot and cold gourmet whippers
boast an enameled exterior casing and
interior coating, a silicone ring inside the
head and plastic tips. These gourmet
whippers create delectable hot or cold,
sweet or savory creams, sauces and
mousses. Effective now until January
31, 2013, customers can redeem a
complementary Mastrad mousse recipe
book with the purchase of any whipper.
Qualified retailers will receive a Mastrad
whipper tear-pad to display in stores.
Mastrad, Inc.
[tel] 800.358.0608
www.mastrad.us
TALISMAN DESIGNS GET REAL
NATURE BEECHWOOD UTENSILS
Talisman
Designs’
Get
Real™
beechwood utensils are made of solid
beechwood. Each utensil is 12" long and
produced from a responsibly managed
forest. They are specially handcrafted
with a theme that features the natural
beauty of nature, such as little singing
birds, wide-eyed owls, delicate tree
branches and fully bloomed flowers.
Each unique design is permanently
etched into the wood and will never
fade. The utensils will not scratch or
damage non-stick cookware and are
hand-wash only for a lifetime of beauty.
Talisman Designs
[tel] 952.681.2866
www.talismandesigns.com
CHEF PRO PEPPERMILLS
SCI has reinvented cast iron pans. Preseasoned to save you a step, with even
heating and long-lasting heat retention,
they easily provide consistent results.
Not only are these pans easy to use,
but cleaning them is even easier. New
styles and shapes are available now.
Barbara Shaw Gifts creates bold, bright
designs for the Jewish home and family.
Fun patterns and witty sayings grace
useful products in textile, ceramic and
glass; updating tradition with designs
that will make you smile. This set of four
hand-printed and sewn table napkins
features a repeating graphic of fresh
Jaffa oranges that will bring a great
pop of color to any table setting. The
19" x 19" napkins are packaged with a
wide ribbon and gift tag, making them
ready for easy gifting.
Chef Pro Peppermills have an ingenious
automatic base that opens when you
twist the peppermill to grind and closes
automatically when you stop grinding.
The peppermills have convenient
covers on the top for easy refilling,
which helps to keep tables free from
spills. The ergonomic design allows for
grinding by twisting back and forth. The
peppermills feature a ceramic grinding
mechanism and seven patented
coarseness settings that are precise and
easy to use—perfect for grinding
peppercorn, salt or dried herbs. Chef
Pro peppermills are available in plastic
and stainless steel.
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99–Plastic;
$29.99–Stainless Steel
SCI Cuisine Internationale
[tel] 800.966.5489
www.scandicrafts.com
Barbara Shaw Gifts
www.barbarashawgifts.com
Mercantile International NA
[tel] 855.243.3776
www.chefprousa.com
BARBARA SHAW GIFTS
TABLE NAPKINS
PRE-SEASONED
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FULL CIRCLE’S SMART RACK
JOY STEMBER CANDLESTICKS
This pair of candlesticks is a great
addition to any home. They are
fabricated from pewter and brass and
come with two sets of brass inserts—
one for standard-sized Shabbat
candles and one set for traditional
tapered candles. The texture is
embossed using a rolling mill. Other
textures are available to accent any
home décor or table setting.
No matter what your political standings
might be, we’re sure you can all
agree—these 2012 limited edition
Democrat donkey and Republican
elephant bottle stoppers deserve your
vote! Each piece is uniquely handcrafted by skilled artisans and
individually gift-boxed, making it the
perfect gift for the political junkie on
your gift list.
The Smart Rack adjustable and
foldable dish rack is a one-of-a kind
innovation that makes using your dish
rack possible for any combination of
pots, pans, glasses, dishes, and virtually
anything you clean in your sink! The four
rows of prongs collapse to cater to the
different shapes and sizes of all your
kitchenware. Slide the drying tray out
from underneath for glasses and mugs,
collapse all 4 rows for pots and pans,
or stack dishes, cups, bottles, and
more—all at the same time. The rack
completely folds into itself for quick and
convenient storage. The Smart Rack
comes in two nature inspired colors:
grass green and bright graphite.
Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio
[tel] 215.885.2930
www.joystember.com
LS Arts Inc.
[tel] 877.929.1414
www.lsarts.com
Full Circle
[tel] 718.305.1754
www.fullcirclehome.com
VITAQUICK BY FISSLER
With over 55 years of pressure cooker
experience, Fissler presents the next
step in “fast food”: Vitaquick®, a
revolutionary
pressure
cooker,
redesigned from the ground up. Cooks
will love the German innovations that
make pressure cooking more userfriendly by increasing speed, improving
appearance and eliminating old
pressure cooking fears. With its sleek
design and innovative construction, the
Vitaquick pressure cooker line is perfect
for both newcomers to pressure
cooking and pros alike. The UL-listed
Vitaquick pressure cookers are safe,
simple to use and especially easy to
clean. Unlike the pressure cookers of
the past, each Vitaquick pressure
cooker is silent under pressure and
features multiple safety mechanisms
including an automatic pressure valve
so you can relax while the cooker
prepares perfect meals for you in no
time. This series is perfect for easily
preparing foods of all kinds in a healthy,
gentle and nutritious manner. With the
Fissler Vitaquick, consumers can feel
good about eating more “fast food.”
With both speed and gentle settings,
even delicate foods like fish can be
pressure-cooked quickly and easily—
without damaging the food. Vitaquick
is 100 percent made in Germany, fully
dishwasher-safe and comes with a
lifetime warranty.
Fissler USA
[tel] 888.347.7537
www.fisslerusa.com
LS ARTS REPUBLICAN ELEPHANT
& DEMOCRAT DONKEY
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personal care products are re-imagining
what it means to be pampered.
The move toward aromatherapy products
was perhaps the first major evolution in
personal care gifts. Aromatherapy
emphasizes the health and wellness
benefits inherent in certain aromatic
compounds. Bath and beauty companies
are introducing specialized ingredients
such as tea tree oil, rosewater, chamomile
and lemongrass into their products in an
effort to improve consumers’ cognitive,
physical and emotional wellbeing.
However, aromatherapy was really only
the beginning of a larger industry move
towards producing hygiene and beauty
products that stretch beyond their expected
tasks of cleansing, perfuming and
beautifying the body. Today’s consumer
has grown to expect a product that actually
promotes health, longevity and mental
acuity. A whole range of holistic personal
care products available today claim to do
everything from growing hair to preventing
aging and detoxifying the skin.
Many of today’s most popular personal care
products and soap and spa gifts are in fact
designed with spiritual benefits in mind.
Consumers today can celebrate a stressed out
coworker’s birthday with the gift of specially
designed spa soaps, body oils, balms, lotions
and creams, purportedly created from
ingredients that promote revitalization,
balance, harmony and bliss in life.
New York-based Anjolie Ayurveda is one
company that is transforming bath and
beauty gifts from products that merely serve
to pamper the recipient into products that
revitalize and nourish both body and soul.
The company’s offerings are designed
around the traditional Hindu therapeutic
practice of Ayurveda, the sister science to
yoga. Whereas yoga focuses on the physical,
ayurveda employs holistic and internal
treatments to cleanse, soothe and revitalize.
“What we focus on is we use ayurvedic
herbs and oils that are therapeutic grade,”
said Meryl Gabeler, co-owner with her
mother Cary of Anjolie Ayurveda. “You’re
healing the skin naturally.” Anjolie
Ayurveda employs therapeutic grade
essential oils and exotic herbs like Neem
and Neroli in creating their signature line
of soaps, body oils and body butters. The
result is a pampering bath experience that
combines aromatherapy and holistic
medicine to nourish the skin, relax the
mind and rejuvenate the spirit.
As a number of personal care product
companies are striving to design products
that create a more therapeutic experience
for the consumer, there is also a movement
within the industry towards creating
products that are good for the planet as a
whole. Companies today are focusing on
creating items that are manufactured from
organic and all-natural ingredients, often
obtained through sustainable farming
practices, and are designing their offerings
without animal testing. In many cases, these
companies are even contributing in unique
ways to the communities where ingredients
are gathered and products are manufactured.
Social and environmental sustainability is
an essential element of Anjolie Ayurveda’s
business model. “We started our business
with the idea that we wanted to have a
fair trade social enterprise,” said Gabeler.
“We really wanted to promote fair trade
and support women’s enterprise in India.”
Anjolie Ayurveda is committed to a fair
trade business practice, sourcing all
ingredients not produced in the company’s
own nursery directly from Indian farmers
at above market price. The company
promotes sustainable farming and
irrigation practices and supports the
communities abroad where the company
operates in other ways, providing
microloans to female entrepreneurs and
creating new opportunities for children to
go to school.
For Gabeler, an important element of bath
and beauty gifts today is that the user feels
good using them, knowing that they are
not only good for her body, but also for
the planet as a whole. She said, “When
you’re pampering yourself, the feeling is
even greater when you’re giving back to
somebody else.”
LILY ORGANICS
FARM FRESH SKIN CARE
Lily Organics Farm Fresh
Skin Care’s Balancing
Facial Toner is filled with
beneficial plants and
herbs to make your skin
radiant! Many of the
ingredients are grown
on Lily’s own USDA
certified organic farm
near Brighton, Colo. The
products
are
then
handcrafted fresh in
their own USDA certified
organic laboratory. The
pioneers in Colorado
Organic skincare, Lily
Organics has been
growing and making their products this
way for over 26 years. Lily grows, and
uses in the balancing toner, comfrey,
which contains necrotic properties to
help remove dead skin, tannins to
reduce inflammation, mucilage that
pulls severed and wrinkled skin back
together and helps new skin grow, and
allantoin which increases the cellular
reproduction needed to make the
mend. It is cells proliferate. What could
be a better ingredient to use in a skin
care product? The balancing toner
has over nine herbs in its formulation
used to clean, heal, nourish and
balance the skin. Just apply with a
cotton ball to remove all of the day’s
stresses and residue.
Lily Organics Skin Care
[tel] 303.455.4194
www.lilyorganics.com
VERMONT SOAP ORGANICS
ORGANIC FOAMER GIFT BAG
HUMIO HUMIDIFIER & NIGHT LAMP
WITH AROMA OIL COMPARTMENT
Evriholder
recently
launched
Bamboo Naturals, a new product line
of ecofriendly health and beauty
accessories made from super soft
bamboo fabrics. Featured items
include a dual-sided washcloth, a
naturally soothing headband, a
super soft solange poof and ultramoisturizing socks—all made of earthfriendly bamboo fabrics. All items
are available in bamboo green
and natural taupe. These items are
great for holiday gifting, everyday
pampering and creating the ultimate
spa experience right at home.
Suggested Retail Price: Start at $5.99
Vermont Soap Organics takes Organic
Castile Liquid Soap and makes it come
out of the dispenser as a foam, like
shaving cream. No propellants or
chemical are used in the process,
which forces the soap through a series
of fine screens and mixes it with air. It
has a wonderful feel and a smooth
luxurious lather. Warning: foaming hand
soap is a highly addictive organic
product! You will quickly become
accustomed to the luxurious feel of
pure vegetable oil liquid soap foamed
to perfection in a handy refillable
dispenser. The gift bag includes a
7 oz. foamer and a 16 oz. refill.
The Tribest Humio Humidifier and Night
Lamp, with aroma oil compartment,
is elegantly designed to offer a
soothing and relaxing ambience of
shaded colors that softly illuminates
and adds style to any room’s décor.
Dispel stress and physical strains
through subtle hints of lavender or
eucalyptus essential oils. With no filters
needed, the Humio helps ease the
symptoms of dry skin, throat, nose and
lips by improving air quality—one room
at a time. Users can breathe easy and
bask in the silence and serenity of the
ultrasonic cool mist as they enhance
the level of comfort at home.
Evriholder Products
[tel] 800.975.0335
www.evriholder.com
Vermont Soap Organics
[tel] 866.762.7482
www.vermontsoap.com
TribestLife
[tel] 714.879.7150
www.tribestlife.com
EVRIHOLDER BAMBOO NATURALS
n
AUGUST 2012
n
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Trade Show Buzz
31
ADVERTISER INDEX
America FeiTian.................................................14
A MONTHLY UPDATE ON THE GOINGS-ON AT INDUSTRY-RELATED SHOWS
BY LORRIE BAUMANN
Queens location has been mentioned.
As I write this, I’ve just returned home
from the Summer Fancy Food Show, which
was blessed by nearly perfect weather for
evening strolls through downtown
Washington D.C. in search of culinary
delights beyond those presented in the
exhibit hall. You can read about the sofi
award winners in Gourmet News, so I
won’t belabor that here other than to
extend warm congratulations to all the
winners! I look forward to reading more
about you and your products in future
issues of Gourmet News.
What I heard throughout the show from
exhibitors and attendees alike was a sigh
of relief that next year’s Fancy Food Show
will be back in Jacob Javits Convention
Center after the completion of renovations
that should correct the leaky roof and
lighten up the building’s interior.
Exhibitors are hoping that the return to
New York City will bring more visitors to
the show, and everyone will be glad to be
navigating Javits’ more convenient floor
plan. NASFT relocated the registration
area into the main lobby of the south
building of Walter E. Washington
Convention Center this year, but there was
no way to eliminate the trek between the
two sets of exhibit halls occupied by the
show or the bottle-necking at the narrow
escalators leading down into the
underground exhibit halls.
Fancy Food Show attendees will be
devastated to learn that there’s a proposal
afoot to demolish Javits Center in favor of
a convention center to be built somewhere
other than in midtown Manhattan. A
TRADE
SHOW
This is all very much in the talking stages,
but the idea has Governor Cuomo’s
support, since he thinks he can get a new
convention center built outside Manhattan
by a private developer at no cost to
taxpayers. Under the proposal he floated
in his January State of the State address,
Javits would be demolished to make the
real estate available for redevelopment.
The producers of
trade shows that are
now being held in
Javits, which is the
busiest convention
center
in
the
country, are aghast,
particularly since
the renovations that
displaced the Fancy
Food Show from
Javits for the past
two years are nearly
finished and the
extension of the
subway to a new
station across the
street from Javits is
well under way.
You’ll be hearing
much more about
this from me in upcoming news pages of
Gourmet News and in this column, but
right now, the developer that had offered
to build a new convention center as part
of a giant casino complex in Queens has
apparently backed away, and the state may
be looking for bids from other gaming
industry developers. In any case, Javits
will still be standing next June and
the Fancy Food Show crowd is grateful to
be returning.
In other show buzz, David Heilbrunn of
Coffee Fest reports that the June show in
Chicago was a tremendous success, and
he’s looking forward to future June shows
in the city. Actual attendance this year was
1,805 people who sampled products from
190 exhibitor booths. Christopher “Nicely”
Abel Alameda of Handsome Coffee
12-15 CGTA Gift Show
Toronto International Centre &
Toronto Congress Centre
Toronto, Canada, 800.611.6100
www.cgta.org
18-23 New York International Gift Fair
+ Gourmet Housewares Show
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, NY, 800.272.SHOW
www.nyigf.com
19-22 Alberta Gift Show
Northlands Agricom
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 877.281.0005
www.albertagiftshow.com
26-29 Montreal Gift Show
Place Bonaventure
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 877.281.0005
www.montrealgiftshow.com
S EPT EMBE R 201 2
8-10 Dallas Total Home
& Gift Market
Dallas Market Center
Dallas, TX, 800.DAL.MKTS
www.dallasmarketcenter.com
Bannex International.........................................16
Bella Tavola/The Alison Group .....................12
Chef Pro/Mercantile International................25
Cook Pro Inc.........................................................6
Core Bamboo .....................................................27
Dexas International ...........................................13
Courtesy of NASFT
EPIC Products ...................................................17
Essenergy Inc. .....................................................20
Fissler .............................................................11, 19
Franklin Chef USA ...........................................25
Franmara..............................................................15
Full Circle............................................................12
Global Amici ......................................................21
Hewlett Manufacturing....................................10
Lindén Sweden Inc............................................14
Roasters in Los Angeles took home the
first-place trophy in the Coffee Fest 2012
Latte Art World Championship Open.
Kenny Smith of Sunergos Coffee in
Louisville, Ky. won second place, and Nick
Van Slett of JP’s Coffee and Espresso and
Midwest Barista School in Holland, Mich.
won third. Congratulations to all!
CALENDAR
AU G UST 2 0 1 2
3-6 Kansas City Gift Show
Gift Mart of Kansas City
Kansas City, KS, 913.687.8059
www.giftmartofkansascity.com
ARY Inc. ..............................................................23
30-Oct. 2 Fall Gift & Home Market
L.A. Mart
Los Angeles, CA, 800.LAMART4
www.lamart.com
www.californiagiftshow.com
OCT OBER 2 01 2
5-8 Kansas City Gift Show
Gift Mart of Kansas City
Kansas City, KS, 913.687.8059
www.giftmartofkansascity.com
LS Arts Inc. .........................................................29
Mastrad ................................................................32
Parasia International............................................6
Parrish’s Cake Decorating Supplies................18
Prodyne................................................................21
R.S.V.P. International ..........................................3
SCI Scandicrafts ................................................27
Starfrit ..................................................................20
Talisman Designs .................................................4
Tribest ..................................................................23
Victorinox Swiss Army........................................2
21-23 Atlanta Fall Gift,
Home Furnishings
& Holiday Market
AmericasMart Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, 800.ATL.MART
www.americasmart.com
21-23 Chicago Market
Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL, 800.677.6278
www.shopchicagomarket.com
9-12 New York Tabletop Market
New York Showrooms, 41 Madison, 7 West 34th,
230 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY, 212.686.1203, 212.279.6063,
800.698.5617
www.41madison.com, www.7wnewyork.com,
www.230fifthave.com
13-18 International Home Furnishings Market
High Point, NC, 336.869.1000
www.ihfc.com
Vinaroz Cookware.............................................10
Wabash Valley Farms.........................................29
Weston/Pragotrade ...........................................16
Wilshire Industries ............................................19

August 2012 - Oser Communications Group

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