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IHHS 2010 Find: FusionBrands tools

The clever people at FusionBrands have a whole bunch of cool items we want to tell you about.  Some are brand new, other are just cool enough to make the grade.

First is the Foodpod – a silicone food pouch that you fill with anything you want to boil, steam, or poach.  Pop the whole thing in water, and once you’re done cooking, lift it out to drain.  Easy peasy.  No steamer insert or strainer required.  Retails for about $15.

Next cool tool is the Foodloop.  It’s a heat resistant, silicone trussing tool.  Picture basically a zip tie, but for asparagus, or rolled up meats.  It can handle temps up to 675,  adjusts from anywhere between 1 and 4 inches, and is dishwasher safe.  It comes in a pack of 4 for about $10. Wanna grill the item you truss?  Then try the Foodloop Flame – a version made out of stainless steel, and flameproof up to 2012 degrees, $18 for a set of 4.

The Tenderpress is another cool item.  It’s basically a meat tenderizer that mated with a rolling pin.  It allows you to tenderize meats (or dock dough) without whacking your food to bits (I know, that can be very therapeutic, but not so good for your meat!)  And like all their other stuff, it’s dishwasher safe.  Find it for about $18.

Finally, check out the Fingertongs.  These silicone tongs have pockets for you to slip your fingers into, allowing you greater dexterity when flipping chicken, bacon, or grilled sandwiches.  Or you can pretend it’s an alligator and chase your small child with it.  Either way, it retails for about $16.

Check out the rest of their product line at www.fusionbrands.com – you can purchase their items there or at places like Amazon or Bed Bath & Beyond.

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