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TOOLS+GADGETS
Chef’s Thumb
I enjoy cooking. And I enjoy having two thumbs. Protecting my thumbs
is serious business when using a knife so I found Chef’s Thumb to be a
must-have utensil in my kitchen.
The device is ergonomically shaped and designed to fit almost every
thumb size. Its patented traction system was designed to grip and stabilize the cutting surface while providing protection for your thumb if the
knife should slip.
Wearing this gadget allows for a closer cut, right to the end of the
produce. No more wasted tomatoes. And no more trips to the emergency room for a sliced thumb. $15
www.chefsthumb.com

Wine Pearls
I enjoy my cocktails when they are chilled but I try to avoid too much
– or any – ice cubes. After all, ice melts and can water down a good
drink. Wine is no exception and adding ice to a glass of Pinot Gris
could be a social faux pas.
So here’s a twist for your snifter: Pop a wine pearl in your glass. These
small objects offer chilled temperatures without the melt and mess. Pull
one or two pearls from the freezer, add them to your favorite wine or
cocktail, and enjoy a cool beverage.
Not only do they work well but also add a touch of class to every
glass. $25, set of 4.
www.store.sparqhome.com

Cutting Board with iPad® Stand
I used to have a small computer in my kitchen that I used to follow
recipes and surf the web a bit. Kitchen computers are passé now as
tablets have mostly replaced those large machines and screens to save
space.
This prep board has an innovative cutting surface that won’t dull
knives or absorb flavors. A perimeter groove keeps juices on the board
– and off the counter.
The cutting board is compatible with iPad 2 or later, iPad mini and
iPad Air. Now you will never leave your kitchen. $75
www.williams-sonoma.com

by Michael Garfield | www.hightechtexan.com
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