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Cuisipro Stainless Dish Rack and Draining Tray with Cutlery Holder

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Surprisingly versatile; large; cool-looking; folds up
Cons: Not quite so easy to fit large pots in; a little tough to snap utensil tray on and off; expensive
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Cuisipro Silicone Spatulas

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Flexible heads; sturdy ergonomic steel handles; won’t discolor; heat resistant; spiffy colors; dishwasher-safe
Cons: Steel core in heads keeps the smaller spatulas from being quite as flexible
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Cuisipro Silicone Pastry Brush

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Doesn’t shed bristles; dishwasher-safe; easy to clean; doubles as a baster; comes with its own stand; looks like a squid
Cons: Small parts are potentially easy to lose
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Cuisipro Roast and Serve

Friday, July 7th, 2006

Pros: Fits a large turkey; non-stick; disassembles around your turkey for easy serving; good shape
Cons: Non-stick coating seems to flake off at the bottom during cooking; not meant for the dishwasher
Rating: 4 out of 5


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Cuisipro Silicone Paddle Whisk

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Pros: Scrapes and folds; heat-resistant; doesn’t scratch; doesn’t make a lot of noise
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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SiliconeZone Silicone Muffin Cups

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Pros: Extremely non-stick; dishwasher-safe; good for the environment (or your waistline)
Cons: A bit light for the dishwasher
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Metrokane Manual Ice Crusher

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Pros: Easy to use; quick; makes great crushed ice; simple; funky-looking
Cons: Takes a little strength and effort; watch those blades!; top-heavy; noisy
Rating: 4 out of 5
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The Foodloop

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Pros: Fills an odd and handy little niche; releases easily; mesh bag for dishwasher cleaning; comes clean fairly easily; presses closed in a way that makes it simple to get a good fit
Cons: Fills a very small niche; mild cleaning difficulties
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Microplane Nutmeg Grate-N-Shake

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Pros: Incredibly effective; storage; easy shaking; attractive
Cons: You can still grate your fingertips (although not so easily!)
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Classic Nutmeg Grater

Thursday, July 6th, 2006

Pros: Well, I suppose technically it works; very inexpensive
Cons: Doesn’t work well
Rating: 2 out of 5
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