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Holiday gifts: Kitchen gadgets
Shopping for the cook that has everything? These clever gadgets, compiled by The Bee's Debbie Arrington, will help stuff stockings – and they’ll get plenty of use throughout the year:
Trudeau red pepper mill
$19.99
Spice up the stocking with this 7 1/2-inch ceramic grinder. Designed for grinding chili flakes, it's a perfect partner for pizza (and comes in holiday red). Available at cooking stores and www.shoptrudeau.com. -
No Mess utensil pot clips
Two for $13.99
These handy stainless steel clips attach to the rim of the pot. You can rest your spoon or spatula in the clip and let the excess drip back into the pot (instead of all over the stove). Available in gray, pink (with a portion of proceeds benefiting breast cancer research) and an assorted mix of colors; at cooking stores, Amazon.com and www.shoptrudeau.com. -
Chef's Choice Diamond Hone knife sharpener
$9.99
Stay sharp with this compact and budget-minded tool that easily fits in the kitchen drawer. This two-stage sharpener creates a super-sharp edge that stays sharp longer. Can be used left- or right-handed and safe for quality knives. Available at Bed, Bath & Beyond. -
Zeroll ice cream scoops and spades
Under $20
Simply the best way to get the most ice cream out of a carton, these aluminum scoops and spades have heat-conducive fluid in the handle to make scooping easier. Creators of the first ice cream scoop, Zeroll added something extra this season: personalized laser engraving. Add a special message, initials or logo. Call (800) 872-5000 or click on www.zeroll.com. -
Chef Sleeves for iPad or iPhone
$9.99 for 10 pack
For the gooey-fingered computer savvy cook on your list, these plastic sleeves protect tech gadgets in the kitchen. They're simple and recyclable. Chef Sleeves also has a dishwasher-safe iPad stand ($35) to give you an extra hand in the kitchen. Available at Target and www.chefsleeve.com.
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