Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More

Eat Cleaner - February 8, 2010

What it is: All-natural, tasteless and odorless food cleaning system
Varieties: Concentrate food wash, Wipes on-the-go, Wash and dryer kit
Details: $3.49-$22.00 depending on product
Availability: Available online and select retailers, including Wegmans
Categories: Kitchen Counter & Drawer
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Eat Cleaner is the only all-natural, tasteless and odorless food cleaning system for produce, seafood and poultry. Unlike washing with just water, Eat Cleaner consumer and commercial products are laboratory-tested and proven to remove up to 99.9% of pesticide residues, waxes and dirt that can carry bacteria from commercially and organically grown produce.

Eat Cleaner also removes surface debris from seafood and poultry and effectively cleans food preparation and cutting surfaces to help deter cross contamination. Additionally, Eat Cleaner helps inhibit food browning while prolonging the shelf life of fresh produce.

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Microplane Gourmet Parmesan Grater - February 4, 2010

What it is: Grater for hard cheeses, coconut and chocolate
Varieties: Charcoal Black
Details: $16.95 per grater
Availability: Available in Williams-Sonoma stores through July 2010
Categories: Kitchen Drawer
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The new Microplane Gourmet Parmesan Grater features a unique, patent-pending “star” pattern blade to finely grate hard cheeses, chocolate and coconut. The Gourmet Parmesan Grater retails for $16.95 in Williams-Sonoma stores until July 2010, and will then be featured in select retail stores nationwide.

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PeopleTowels - November 16, 2009

What it is: Reusable kitchen hand towels
Varieties: Six different graphics
Details: $8 per towel; $21 for 3-set package
Availability: Available for sale online
Categories: Kitchen Counter & More
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PeopleTowels are personal, reusable hand towels that help reduce paper consumption. PeopleTowels are 100% Certified Organic Fair Trade Cotton, using 100% natural & non-toxic dyes. PeopleTowels are available for sale online, and range from $8 to $21 depending on amount and variety.

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Green Works Natural Cleaners - October 1, 2009

What it is: A line of natural (green) cleaning products
Varieties: Green Works Natural All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass & Surface Cleaner, Dilutable Cleaner, Dishwashing Liquid, Cleaning Wipes
Details: $2.99 to $3.39, depending on product
Availability: Available nationwide
Categories: Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More
Website: Visit the Manufacturer's Site
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Green Works cleaning products are formulated to combat consumers’ toughest kitchen messes—naturally. All  products — made using plant-based ingredients — are formulated using biodegradable cleaning ingredients, packaged in recyclable bottles and not tested on animals.

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Knife and Fork Lift - August 7, 2009

What it is: A combination of utensils and dumbbells
Details: $19.95 per pair + Shipping
Availability: Available exclusively online starting August 2009
Categories: Kitchen Counter & More
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The Knife And Fork Lift is a combination of utensils and dumbbells that provides a way to exercise while you’re eating! A great gift reminder to exercise restraint at the dinner table. The set is available in a 1.5-lb weight and sold exclusively online.

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Nescafé Dolce Gusto by Krups - June 1, 2009

What it is: High pressure single-cup coffee machine
Varieties: Available in red; cream or black
Details: $169.99 machine; $8.99 per 16 coffee capsules
Availability: Available May 1, 2009 at Sur La Table nationwide, select Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dillard’s Stores, and www.amazon.com
Categories: Beverages, Drawer & More
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Nescafé Dolce Gusto by Krups is an innovative, single-cup coffee machine designed with 15 bars of pressure. Nescafé Dolce Gusto includes a free starter kit, variety pack of drink flavors and a helpful guide.

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Marcal Small Steps - May 11, 2009

What it is: 100% recycled paper products
Varieties: Bath tissue; Paper towels; Napkins and Facial tissue
Details: Napkins from $1.99 to $5.99; $1.49 to $5.99 for facial tissues; $0.99 to $14.99 for paper towels, and less than $0.99-cents for bath tissue (single roll)
Availability: Available in supermarkets nationwide since March 2009
Categories: Drawer & more
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Marcal Small Steps is made from 100% recycled paper, hypoallergenic, virtually lint free, manufactured without chlorine bleaching and are made without added dyes and fragrances.

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GelPro Chef’s Mat - March 30, 2009

What it is: Luxury kitchen floor mat
Varieties: Fabrics include Basketweave; Cordoba; Striated; Crocodile; Rattlesnake; Ostrich
Details: $99.95 - $299.95 depending on the size of the chef's mat. The two smallest sizes are Single 20 x 36; Double 20 x 72
Availability: Available nationally at housewares stores, at the company website and amazon.com
Categories: Kitchen Counter & More
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GelPro Chef’s mats are kitchen floor mats designed for the everyday cook. The chef’s mats are available in two standard sizes, Single 20 x 36; Double 20 x 72, as well as larger designer sizes available in March 2009. The GelPro mats are also available in six different styles, including crocodile, ostrich and rattlesnake.

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Kraft Foods – Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino Tassimo Discs - February 11, 2009

What it is: Tassimo Discs designed to create a cappuccino with real foamed milk
Varieties: Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino
Details: $9.99 per 8-servings
Availability: Available in select retail outlets, on the company website and amazon.com
Categories: Breakfast Items, Beverages, Kitchen Counter
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The Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino discs are the newest T discs available for the Tassimo hot beverage system. The discs combine both Gevalia espresso and liquid milk to create a low-fat cappuccino with real foamed milk. Kraft released the Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino in December 2008. The Tassimo discs are available for purchase in select stores or on the company website.

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Char-Broil – The Big Easy Oil-less Turkey Fryer - November 13, 2008

What it is: The first oil-less infrared turkey fryer
Details: $149 per appliance
Availability: Available nationwide and at amazon.com
Categories: Kitchen Counter, Drawer & More
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