Kitchen & Bath
Latest & Greatest for the Kitchen
With the kitchen still solidly holding rank as the hub of the home, industry manufacturers have made it their job to innovate new products that will keep it the most stylish and functional room.

 

 

RETAILERS’ CHOICE

We asked five local businesses what their most popular or favorite items are.
Here’s what they said.

Quite a Combo
Ambrosi Brothers recommends the Camerons Beeroaster Deluxe, a kitchen necessity with its convenient tube/pan combo and vegetable clips. It makes one-dish meals even easier to make. All you have to do is pour your favorite beer, wine, fruit juice or marinade in the tub then place the chicken on it and put your favorite veggies in the pan. (Remember to use the vegetable clips with potatoes or corn.) Cheers to an entire meal with little clean-up. 816.756.3030 or www.abcutlery.net

Not Just for Bread
If you’re looking for something stylish yet functional, Nell Hill’s suggests antique wood dough bowls from Belgium. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be used in a variety of ways, including  seasonal or holiday centerpieces, or a fruit bowl for daily use. 913.367.1086 or www.nellhills.com
 


 

 

Baking Time
The GreenPan Anodized Dutch Oven is exclusive to Crate & Barrel and with new technology that makes it eco-friendly. The nonstick interior complements the durable exterior, but what you don’t see is the patented Thermolon, which makes it a product that includes a scratch-resistant, PFOA- and PTFE-free surface that won’t deteriorate. The handles never get hot, and 50-percent less greenhouse gas was emitted during the manufacturing process. Can you think of a better pan? www.crateandbarrel.com


Chop, Chop
Made in the USA, Epicurean’s 18-inch by 13-inch gourmet series cutting board comes highly praised by Kitchen Thyme. This cutting board is lightweight, eco-friendly, knife-friendly, heat-resistant, maintenance-free and dishwasher-safe. It features a juice groove on one side and a flat food preparation surface on the other. “This is the board  I use every day at home and in our cooking classes at Kitchen Thyme,” says owner Georgia Ploetner. 816.587.9100 or www.mykitchenthyme.com

Hassle-Free Mixing!
Everyone loves the kitchen, but whatever makes the cooking or baking process easier or quicker, we’re all for it. SmartStick hand blender by Cuisinart is a breath of fresh air for hand blenders. “Everyone needs one of these,” says Louise Meyers, owner of Pryde’s Old Westport. 816.531.5588 or www.prydeskitchen.com