Silicon Baking Mats 101

Once found only in the professional kitchen, these great cooking tools have multiple uses, and are now being used everywhere. See why silicon baking mats are one of the most useful items a home cook can own.

2-qt. Ice Cream Maker

What’s better than a quart of luscious homemade ice cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt? Two quarts! The fully automatic Cuisinart® Pure Indulgence™ makes 2 quarts of your favorite frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes. It’s easy – an integrated motor, double-insulated freezer bowl and automatic mixing paddle do all the work.

Cuisinart 2-qt. Pure Indulgence Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker is available at Cooking.com.

Collapsible Measuring Cup Set

Definitely not your grandmothers measuring cup set, Chef'n SleekStor measuring cups are sure to "pop up" every time you are baking! Simply expand for use and contract for storage. Space saving, innovative and fun, SleekStor Measuring Cups are a must have for every savvy baker. Chef'n began twenty years ago based on the principle that kitchen products could be a lot smarter, easier and more fun. Right from day one, Chef'n found an audience hungry for its brand of Tasteful Ingenuity. Today that legacy lives on with the precision refinements to acclaimed inventions, new technologies, and design techniques.

• Cups collapse and can be stored together for space saving
• Clearly marked measurements embedded into cup bottom
• 650º heat resistant silicone body and 400º heat resistant nylon frame
• Four sizes; 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup
• Top rack dishwasher safe

Available at Amazon.com.

Chuck Norris - Will it blend?

We've really been struggling to find something that could challenge the Total Blender's blending capabilities. What could we blend that's stronger than anything we've ever blended? Then it hit us like a roundhouse kick to the face...Chuck Norris!

Blendtec blenders are available in black or white.

Bravura Cobalt Martini Glasses

Serve your guests in a glass as full of pizzazz as the martini you mix. These stylish martini glasses feature a contemporary design with clear glass and a curved cobalt blue stem. Includes set of eight 6-3/4 oz. glasses. Dishwasher safe. Set of 8. Made in USA.

Availabe at Amazon.com.

Spam - Will it Blend?

Who needs a Spam filter when you have a Blendtec Total Blender? Remember, don't try this at home.

Blendtec blenders are available in black or white.

Salter Nutritional Scale

For cooks interested in more healthful eating, this food scale calculates the nutritional values of more than 900 foods and ingredients. Simply place a portion on the weighing tray and enter the food code from the instructional booklet. The scale instantly shows the weight (in increments of .10-oz.) and calculates calories, protein, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and sodium.

Salter Nutritional Scale is available at Cooking.com.

Viking Stand Mixer

A demonstration video of the Viking brand stand mixer, available for purchase at Cooking.com. Demonstration includes mixing technology and settings, optional attachments, such as meat grinder and pasta maker, and appliance finishes.

Stainless Stainless Steel Barbecue Tool Set

Grilling aficionados will appreciate this ultimate barbecue tool set. Each tool is crafted of handsome, 18/10 stainless steel (all dishwasher-safe), housed in a sturdy, metal carrying case for safe keeping until the next cookout. Included in the set is a spatula, marinating brush, two-pronged fork and locking tongs, each ergonomically designed with extra-long handles to keep hands a safe distance from the hot grill.

Available at Cooking.com

Professional Waterproof Digital Thermometer

The Taylor 9842 waterproof digital thermometer, with a range of -40 to 450 degrees F, ensures that roasts and rotisserie foods are thoroughly cooked. The thermometer delivers an instant readout, and with its antibacterial storage and carrying sleeve, the device stays sanitary even when in frequent use. In addition, the thermometer recalibrates regularly to comply with HACCP requirements for foodborne illnesses. The thermometer features a stainless-steel stem, measures 5-3/4 inches long, and carries a one-year warranty against defects.

Available at Amazon.com.

Silicone Pot Holders

These 7 inch squares of heat resistant silicone are safe up to 675 degrees F and are flexible enough to be used as pot holders. Alternatively, set them on your table and use them as trivets - they won't slip or skid like cork, metal, or coth. They have raised spots on the surface for excellent gripping and do double duty as jar openers. These Heat Resistant Silicone Pot Holders are multi-purpose kitchen tools and best of all, cleaning them is easy - just put them in the dishwasher. Come in a set of 2.

Available at Amazon.com.