Fruit-Chopping Contraptions – The Chef’n Bananza Banana Slicer Makes Cutting Quick (TrendHunter.com)
Efficient chopping is not everybodys forte, and for such fans of tropical fruit, the Chefn Bananza Banana Slicer should become a staple serving utensil for your kitchen drawer.
On the side it may look a like a bottle opener or a nut cracker, but the view from one end reveals a series of sharpened metal rings designed to cut through the peel and the flesh of this soft scrumptious food. A hole in the device has been manufactured with different species and sizes of bananas in mind, so that any one can be slipped inside to undergo systematic slicing. Six circular blades mean that dicing the whole think can be done in just a few wrist movements.
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was great this year! Beyond seeing some unique products from the top manufacturers in the country, we spoke to a lot of designers and bloggers who provided us with some real insight to where they feel the industry is headed and what trends are hot right now.
As always we wrap up our trade show coverage with our favorite picks.
Cambria Quartz Countertops This man made countertop material is stain-resistant, non-porous and maintenance free.
Not everyone can bother spitting out the seeds or find the fun in it, so if you happen to be one of those people, the Cherry Pitter will be a great asset in the kitchen.
OXO developed the Cherry Pitter for the nights where you really just cant bother with the seeds. The item looks like a glorified stapler, but really, all it wants to do is detach things. Simply load the fruit onto the base, push and now youve got a seedless cherry for you to eat! The kitchenware also has a splatter shield that directs juice downward so that you avoid the mess of juice spitting in all directions. Aside from cherries, you can also use this for olives or whatever food item you can fit this in.
Meal prep, storage, display area–in a kitchen, the counters are where the action happens. And that’s why picking a solid, durable countertop material is so important. Changing the look of your counters can not only alter their performance, but is also a great way to transform the look of your kitchen.
Granite has long been one of the top picks for countertops because it’s durable yet beautiful. Considered during past decades as a high-end, luxury material, granite is a bit more affordable now, but can still be a budget-breaker if you need a large amount.
If you crave the look of granite, try a granite overlay.