Fun kitchen gadgets: Perfect gifts for foodies
Are you stuck this holiday season looking for the perfect gift for the "foodies" in your life?
Amy Goodman, lifestyle expert and author of "Wear This, Toss That!" might be able to help!
She stopped by "The Early Show on Saturday Morning" with plenty of fun gift ideas for foodies.
Editor's note: The information in the following descriptions was provided in full or in part by the manufacturers or retailers involved
FUN FOODIE GIFTS UNDER $25.00
Prepara Tabletop Oil Mister Spray Bottle, $19.99, Bloomingdales.com
This new Prepara Tabletop Mister is the first BPA-free, sterilizable glass mister with a patented filtering system that allows the user to create their own flavored oils by infusing fresh herbs, spices or even ingredients like chili peppers and garlic without clogging the sprayer.
Product Details:
*Dishwasher safe
*Perfect for greasing pans and preventing food from sticking
*Great for browning meat, and seasoning salads, misting cookie trays, or making pancakes
*A healthy way to add more flavor with less fat by using a thin-even coating of oil or other sprays
*Beautiful styling fits perfectly in any kitchen or on any dining table
Wine Corkcicle, $22.95, Gifts.com
Chill wine from the inside. Corkcicle is an easy way to chill wine without having to tote an ice bucket. Simply open your pre-chilled wine bottle, pour out just a sip's worth to avoid overflow, and insert the pre-frozen Corkcicle. Remove the Corkcicle from the bottle prior to pouring. Hand wash and re-freeze for next use.
Use Again And Again
The beauty of Corkcicle lies in its easy-to-use design and simple care instructions.
1. Prep - Unbox Corkcicle & remove protective wrap. Place in freezer (for at least two hours) Pour first taste from bottle to make room for Corkcicle.
2. Use - Insert into chilled bottle. Enjoy entire bottle at perfect temperature. When removing, simply tap Corkcicle on inside top of bottle to avoid dripping.
3. Clean - Wash and rinse in sink.
4. Re-Use - After cleaning, return Corkcicle to freezer. Re-use over and over again.
Corkcicle keeps your chilled whites at perfect drinking temperatures. It keeps your lighter chilled reds at perfect drinking temperatures. And it even brings those heavier room temperature reds down to more suitable drinking temperatures. Corkcicle really does make it easy to experience any wine at the perfect temperature every time.
Tipping Tea Cup, $20, Uncommongoods.com
Inclined to have a cup of tea? This 2011 Red Dot Design winner will turn your break into a meditative escape, steeped in contemporary style. The teacup has an unusual angled bottom that allows it to rest in two different positions. On one side is a screened compartment in which you place your favorite loose tea leaves. Pour hot water through the screen and allow it to steep. Once it's done, simply tip the cup in the other direction, lifting the leaves up out of the water. The cup's large size is perfect for cradling between your hands as you enjoy the warmth of your drink. Screen is removable for simple clean-up. Made from SAN (thermo resistant food grade plastic) and features a glossy interior and matte exterior. Dishwasher safe. Not microwave safe. Designed in Finland; made in China.
Fork/Knife Chopsticks, $10.00, Uncommongoods.com
Practice dining kung fu with these nimble, transforming utensils. This knife and fork set made from reusable, dishwasher-safe plastic comes with a handy rubberized grip and interlocks to become a pair of easy-to-use, spring-loaded chopsticks! Sold individually as a single pair. Made in Spain. Microwave safe, dishwasher safe.
Joseph & Joseph Rotary Peeler, 3 in 1, $11.99, Macys.com
The power of three in one! A simple twist of the dial brings up one of three versatile blades-standard, soft skin or julienne-to expertly prep and peel a wide range of ingredients. Designed for right- and left-handed cooks, this dishwasher safe design eliminates the need to have multiple peelers on hand and the compact design fits right in to your busy kitchen.
Product Details:
*Compact and handheld
*Standard blade ideal for potatoes and carrots; soft skin blade ideal for tomatoes and kiwis; julienne blade can be used on just about any vegetable or fruit for matchstick thin strips
*Unclip case for easy cleaning
*Three stainless steel razor-sharp blades are housed in tough plastic case
*Simply change the blade by rotating unit's brushed metal hub
Joseph & Joseph "Catcher": Citrus Fruit Seed Catcher, $8.00, Surlatable.com
We love this for how easy it makes enjoying juice. Unique design features a built-in soft rubber strainer to keep fresh citrus juice pulp and seed free. Soft-touch handle. Durable plastic and rubber construction. Dishwasher safe. 6-1/2 inches by 3-1/4 inches
Bag Caps, $3.99, $4.99, $6.99, SOMETHING HEREContainerstore.com
Preserve the freshness of snacks and food staples in your pantry, at a party or at the office with our ingenious Bag Caps™. Available in three sizes, the two-part cap slips securely onto the opening of a bag of chips, candies, rice - anything! Flip open the lid to pour out the contents - no need to worry about multiple hands reaching inside of a shared bag. Add a Bag Cap™ to every stocking this season - everyone will love it!
Microplane Cheese Mill, $19.99, microplane.com
Grate your hard cheeses just like a pepper mill. Makes sharing around the table sanitary and safe. Microplane's easy to use Cheese Mill is perfect for grating a mixture of hard cheeses directly over pasta, pizza, salads and other foods. Comes with one Fine and one Coarse Blade. Includes a lid to store blades when not in use. Dishwasher safe.
Product Details:
*Removable top to easily load small chunks of cheese.
*Ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand.
*Fine and Coarse Blades included.
*Bottom Lid included for easy extra blade storage.
*Available in white body with black top/plunger.
*Tool Dimensions: 3 in x 3 in x 6.75 in tall.
Microplane Easy Prep Series Herb Mill, $19.99, Microplane.com
Prepping herbs by hand with a knife can be a tedious and difficult task. Microplane's easy to use Herb Mill cuts fresh herbs like parsley, dill, cilantro, sage and mint with hundreds of tiny scissors without bruising or blemishing. Dishwasher safe. Learn more about selecting, storing, and using fresh herbs. Available in white.
Product Details:
*Removable top to easily load fresh herbs.
*Ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand.
*Holds generous supply of herbs in large body.
*Available in white or stainless body.
*Tool Dimensions: 3 in x 3 in x 6.75 in tall.
*Materials: Blades made of surgical grade stainless steel. Plastic body.
Taylor Digital Scale & Measuring Cups, $39.95, Williams-sonoma.com
Professional chefs and bakers will tell you that measuring ingredients by weight is more precise and reliable than measuring by volume. Taking the guesswork out of measuring liquid or dry ingredients for American or international recipes, this precision tool is a kitchen scale and measuring cup in one.
*Foolproof multi-use tool combines an all-purpose kitchen scale with a measuring cup.
*Dual measuring and conversion system makes it easy to work with American cookbooks (which use cups, ounces and pounds) and international cookbooks (which use grams and milliliters).
*Ideal for measuring any liquid or dry ingredient.
*Digital readout is conveniently displayed on the measuring cup's handle.
*"Add and weigh" feature allows you to measure ingredients one after the other, without stopping to empty the cup.
*Preset functions automatically convert five commonly used baking ingredients (flour, sugar, milk, water and oil) from ounces (weight) to cups (volume). *
*Measures liquids in cups, fluid ounces or milliliters.
*Measures dry ingredients and solid foods in ounces/pounds or grams; presets for flour and sugar also measure in cups.
*Easy-to-read measuring cup is marked in 1/4-cup and 2-ounce increments.
*Weighs up to 6.6 lbs.
*Measuring cup removes from the base for quick, easy cleanup.
*A measuring conversion chart is included.
*Runs on one lithium battery (included).
*A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
Yonanas Ice Cream Treat Maker, $49.99, BedBathAndBeyond.com
Yonanas is an amazing kitchen appliance that turns frozen bananas and other frozen fruits into a delicious, low-cost, healthy treat that looks and tastes like soft serve ice cream. Yonanas creates a zero fat, zero cholesterol snack that is full of fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is a decadent and guilt-free treat that can be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime. Yonanas is fast and easy to clean. Includes recipe book. Chute, plunger and blade are dishwasher safe. Measures 7-1/2 inches x 6 1/8 inches x 14 inches. UL listed. Model # 902