Gadgets & Utensils

8-Speed Immersion Blender

This 8-speed immersion blender from Utalent has everything you need in a hand blender. With a 250 watt motor, 5 attachments, and a variable speed setting that makes it easy to mix up whatever you’ve got going in the kitchen.

The 4 blade system chops everything up nice and smooth, helping to smooth out your toughest ingredients. The hand blender also comes with a 5-in-1 attachment that includes a mixing wand, milk frother, 500ml Food Chopper, 600ml Beaker, and Egg Whisk.

A few of our favorite recipes to make with an immersion blender are a nice cool Summer Gazpacho, an Ancho Chili Sweet Potato Puree filled with the flavors of the southwest, and our favorite BBQ Sauce.

ThermoPro Wireless Digital Cooking Thermometer with Dual Probe

A perfectly cooked meal requires a perfect temperature reading. Whether cooking from the family cookbook or merely trying something new, getting that accurate and exact temperature will always get you the best results.

With a mobile receiver, this ThermoPro digital cooking thermometer will keep you updated on the temperature of your meal, feel free to mingle, do chores or watch TV without ever having to get up and go outside to check on your food! With a 300 foot range, this is a perfect digital thermometer for the smoker.

Equipped with dual-probe technology, you have the option of using two meat probes for reading the internal temperature of two types of meat or whatever you’ve stuck in the smoker or oven.

You can even buy a nice little case for it.

A few dishes to use this thermometer with are our Smoked Beef Roast or Smoked Turkey recipes. For even more check out our grilling and smoking sections.

OXO Good Grips Adjustable Measuring Cup

If you like to cook or bake with thick, sticky ingredients like honey, molasses, or peanut butter having an adjustable measuring cup or two is a must have in your kitchen.

Adjustable measuring cups are easy to use to measure liquid or semi-liquid ingredients, just fill the cup up and then use the knob at the bottom to push everything out. Unlike regular measuring cups, you’ll never get stuck trying to scrape that last bit of something out of the corner of the cup.

A few recipes that this measuring cup is helpful for are Honey Simple Syrup, Ancho Chili and Honey BBQ Sauce, and Easy, Everyday Chili.

Spartan Knife Block

It’s time to defend your kitchen with a Spartan knife block.

Made to resemble a Spartan warrior this unique knife block is an instant conversation starter and defender of good cooking.

Copco 0-52212 Ice Cream Scoop, Extra Large, Stainless Steel

This stainless steel ice cream scoop by Copco has an elongated shape to cut through frozen ice cream with ease.

The scoop’s elongated shape is designed to slice through hard ice cream like a hot knife through butter.

The heavy cast handle has an ergonomic, soft grip that lets you apply the right amount of pressure with the least amount of effort.

The sharp edges of this ice cream scoop prevent slipping, making it easy to dish up perfectly formed scoops.

Here are a few ice cream recipes you can make at home.

Charcoal Companion Sauce Pot and Basting Brush Set

If you’re looking for an easy way to keep your BBQ sauce warm and close-at-hand pick up this Cast Iron BBQ Sauce Pot and Basting Brush Set.

The 1 1/2 cup preseasoned cast iron is an easy way to keep sauces warm and close by when you’re grilling. The handle even doubles as a holder for the silicone brush, making it easy to keep everything nice and clean as you work.

Charcoal Companion’s Pres-seasoned cast iron sauce pot with handle is just the right size for melting butter, warming glazes, and keeping marinades hot and because it’s made of cast iron, you can set it right on the grill. The 8-inch Basting Brush with Silicone Bristles is even heat-safe to 550-degrees.

Charcoal Companion is a popular brand of quality home cooking products for the barbecue grill and indoor oven.

Check out Umami’s grilling section for all sorts of ways to use your new cast iron pot.

Kitchen Tongs with Built-in Stand, Set of 2, Red, 10.5 Inch, Stainless Steel and Silicone, Cooking Utensils, Free Recipe Ebook

Cooking tongs, upgraded! We call our stainless steel cooking tongs “pro grade” because these tongs are for serious food handling. The small protrusions are a deceptively simple stand with food safety in mind so you can put them down in the middle of cooking. The stand keeps the business ends angled up and off the surface, so your tongs stay above the counter beyond the threat of contamination.

Manufactured from tough stainless steel with ergonomic insets of soft silicone, resistant to heat and optimized for gripping. These tongs put you in total control of the food.

Thick, meaty ribs, thin cut pork, plump cuts of chicken, frizzling bacon strips and more. Tongs are 10.5 Inches across, open wide and are tipped with extra-large rubber clam shell shaped pincers to grab, turn and shift all your ingredients, even the ones at the hottest temperature. Less struggling, more dabbling, so your recipes come out just how you like them.

Perfect for frying, cooking, deep frying, grilling or barbecue. Includes nifty upgrades over standard tongs: Handy scoring at the base lets you set the gap to handle thinly sliced cuisine easily. Also enables you to close the tongs for easy drawer storage or dishwashing.

SipCaddy Bath & Shower Portable Cupholder Caddy for Beer & Wine Suction Cup Drink Holder

For those days when you want a little more or just had enough. Attach the SipCaddy to any smooth surface for an instant drink holder for your beer, wine, or cocktail vessel of choice.

The SipCaddy holds cans, plastic bottles, solo cups, wine glasses, some types of coffee mugs, shampoo bottles or whatever else you can think of. Just don’t use it for in the shower because it’s not intended for use with glass vessels.

Designed and developed by a small team of drinking enthusiasts, architects, and designers, extensively prototyped with 3D printing, Sipcaddy is now available worldwide. Here’s to your next shower beer and shower wine!

Anova Culinary Precision Cooker, Black

The latest Anova Precision Cooker makes it easy to achieve professional-level sous vide cooking results at home.

To use, simply attach the cooker to any water-filled pot, put your food in a sealable bag, and set the time and temperature. The Precision Cooker heats and circulates the water to a precise temperature, cooking food to a specific temperature, creating delicious food that is tender and juicy.

Using an immersion circulator makes it almost impossible to overcook your food.

The Anova Precision Cooker connects to your mobile device, so you can cook amazing meals by the touch of a button — that way you can spend less time in the kitchen and have the app to notify you when your food is ready.

For recipes, stories, and equipment check out Umami’s Sous Vide section.

Jura Giga 5 Cappuccino & Latte Macchiato System + $50 aSavings Gift Card + Jura Cup Warmer Black Stainless Steel and Jura Cool Control Milk Cooler + Accessory Kit

GIGA 5 sets a new standard in performance, aesthetics, and perfection for the coffee machine segment. With the power of two grinders and two heating systems, the machine produces two coffee specialties at once, providing an unprecedented range of specialties and fulfilling the coffee lover’s every dream.

Professional technology has found its way into the homes of people who demand the highest standards. With the power of two grinders and two heating systems, the machine produces two coffee specialties at once, providing an unprecedented range of specialties and fulfilling the coffee lover’s every dream.

Friis Coffee Vault, Stainless Steel

The Friis Stainless Steel Coffee Vault keeps your coffee beans fresh longer. Everyone knows that delicious, full-flavored coffee starts with good beans and that coffee beans start to lose their flavor once they’re exposed to air. The Coffee Vault solves this problem by blocking out light and air and sealing in flavor.

The Friis Freshness Valve continuously vents CO2 gases that come from the roasting process and can impact your coffee’s flavor. Stored in a cool, dry place, your coffee stays rich and full of flavor.

Simply put, the Friis Stainless Steel Coffee Vault keeps your coffee fresh longer.

Get more tips, recipes, and gear in Umami’s Coffee section.

Mac Knife MSK-65 Professional Hollow Edge Santoku Knife, 6-1/2-Inch, Silver

This dimpled knife, from Mac knives, has become a favorite in home kitchens because it’s perfect for cutting fruits, vegetables, and meats. Features sub-zero tempered steel and comes with a standard bolster.

The reason you see it in the background of so many pictures on Umami is because, quite frankly, it’s the best knife we’ve ever used and one of the five things we’d grab if the kitchen was on fire.

Features

2.5mm / 6.5 inch blade
Razor-sharp edge
Sub-zero tempered steel retains its edge better than original steel
Hand wash is recommended Not dishwasher safe
Made In Japan

Star Wars R2-D2 Coffee Press

If you need help navigating your mornings, just pick up this Star Wars R2-D2 Coffee Press, and you’ll be able to make the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs flat.

This unique French press is one of our favorite Star Wars coffee accessories and a lot more useful than an action figure. Although Bobafet does make an excellent stir stick.

For droid fresh coffee, just put your grounds and hot water in R2’s glass body, brew for a few minutes, plunge, and R2 will serve up 32 oz. of piping hot coffee. For folks playing along at home, that’s 4 cups, so even if your motivator is so bad that the Jawas put you back on the scrap heap, he can still get you going.

If you’re interested in learning how to make better coffee take a read A Few Tips for Making Better Coffee. We also have a recipe for Making Coffee in a French Press that will work just fine for this little droid.

Uncanny Brands Star Wars Death Star Popcorn Maker – Hot Air Style with Removable Bowl

The Death Star popcorn maker is a perfect choice for any Star Wars fan. You’ll feel the power of the Force every time you use this air popper to make delicious popcorn while watching your favorite Star Wars movie.

This easy to clean popcorn maker pops popcorn about as fast as a microwave and a lot better than a Bantha. Just follow the easy instructions to make a delicious snack!

Another benefit to skipping microwave popcorn is the endless possibilities! Create unique flavors and blends like caramel corn with nuts or a spicy popcorn snack mix. Best of all, you’ll be able to demonstrate your true fandom of Star Wars.

Features

That’s no moon; it’s a popcorn maker from a galaxy far, far away
Popper heats with hot air, creating bright and fluffy popcorn you can season however you’d like
Machine makes delicious popcorn in minutes
The top half of the Death Star conveniently doubles as a fun serving bowl
Put it on display when not in use – makes a great addition to your Star Wars collection

Weber 6701 Style Silicone Basting Brush

Silicon brushes make grilling and baking a snap. The silicon lets you easily paint on the stickiest sauces with ease and still have clean-up be a snap. With bristles designed to hold the maximum amount of sauce, this Weber grill brush offers the perfect mix of appearance, durability, and function.

Check out our Grilling section for recipes, tips, and gear.

Bel-Air 5 Piece Copper Hanging Bar Tool Set

The Bel-Air 5 piece hanging bar tool set offers the ease of use and style of professional bar tools at home. This set includes a jigger, strainer, stirrer, opener, and knife, with copper and stainless-steel finishes.

For great recipes and tips check out our Drink section.

Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender, Stainless Steel

More than just another stick blender, the Cuisinart Variable Speed Hand Blender does it all. Variable speeds, 700-watts of power, and premium attachments let it whisk egg whites, whip cream, chop nuts, shred cheese and even mash potatoes.

With a long, slim stainless steel shaft that reaches into bowls, pots, and pitchers. This hand blender comes with a 2-cup chopper with a reversible blade, 4-cup mixing cup, and a whisk; taking versatility to a whole new level!

Use this blender to make Roasted Carrot Soup with Ginger or Gazpacho.

Monoprice Strata Home Sous Vide Precision Cooker 800W

Cook food to perfection using the Strata sous vide precision cooker! Cooking sous vide is one of the hottest trends in food. The advantage of cooking sous vide is how it helps to keep food juicy and flavorful.

When you cook sous vide food is sealed in a plastic bag and submerged in a water bath, which is then heated and circulated by the cooker.

The LED screen makes it easy to set the cooking temperature and time so you can cook your favorite foods to perfection!

For recipes, stories, and equipment check out Umami’s Sous Vide section.

Crock-Pot 3-Quart Round Manual Slow Cooker

This Crock-Pot 3-Quart Slow Cooker provides the flexibility to prepare a meal early and have it slow-cook all day so that it’s ready for you to eat when you get home.

Crock-pot’s make it easy to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals. Slow cooking is a healthy, cost-efficient, and convenient way to cook.

This Crock-Pot Manual Slow Cooker cooks on High or Low settings. The Warm setting can be used to keep your dish at an ideal serving temperature.

The trendy hexagon design of this slow cooker is the perfect addition to any modern kitchen.

Check out Umami’s slow cooking section for ideas how to use your new Crock-Pot

OXO Good Grips Ice Cream Spade

Use our Good Grips Ice Cream Spade to serve up a dish of your favorite flavor ice cream. The flat, wide blade of our Ice Cream Spade scoops with ease, and the cushioned end on our non-slip handle makes this scoop as comfortable as it is easy to use.

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