Stop Stirring The Pot

Kitchen gadgets are getting very smart. Weve seen refrigerators that can text you when youre running low on milk, and ovens that can show you both whats for dinner and how to cook it as well. But just shy of these Jetson-like appliances that wont be mainstream for awhile (they cost a not-so-small-fortune) there are a handful of new high-tech tools that cook-up convenience and dish out a whole lot of kitchen cool.

If youre a busy person its time to embrace the Crock-Pot. I have not-so-fond childhood memories of overcooked veggies and soggy meat, but both the Crock-Pot itself and the recipes of what to make in them have come a long way. (Pinterest serves up a great many Crock-Pot recipes these days.) The Crock-Pot Digital Cook & Carry, $60 is an easy, st, and ultra-portable new take on the classic slow-cooker.

KitchenAid Pro Line Toaster

Jennifer Jolly is an Emmy award-winning consumer tech contributor and host of USA TODAYs digital video show TECH NOW. Email her at . Follow her on Twitter: JenniferJolly.

For the Time-Crunched, Crock-Pots are Convenient & Cool

Were all into multi-tasking, right? So why get a gadget that just does ONE thing, when you can get one that does well just about everything?

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Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soupmaker

Silicone Storage and Serve-ware

Technically speaking, toasters havent evolved all that much since they were invented a century ago, which is part of the reason using KitchenAids new ProLine toaster is a little bit like magic. It automatically senses the bread in the slot, then lowers it to start toasting, and raises it back up when its done. You can set it to lightly brown, burnt to a crisp, and everything in between and an LED panel lets you know the progress along the way. The best part though, is that it solves a once daily problem in my kitchen it keeps the toast warm and butter-ready for three minutes without burning it. Best. Thing. Ever. Is it wrong to get this excited about a toaster?

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The new digital gauges and high-tech stoneware keep the temperature constant, so everything cooks evenly, no cold or hot spots. The heatsaver stoneware make it great for tailgating, keeping everything warm, even on the go. And it all goes right in the dishwasher, for st, easy cleanup.

Kitchen gadgets are getting very smart. Weve seen refrigerators that can text you when youre running low on milk, and ovens that can show you both whats for dinner and how to cook it as well. But just shy

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When it comes to kitchen tech, silicone is the new go-to. Everywhere you turn, its being touted as the end-all, be-all of stirring, steaming, serving, and storage-ware. Thats because it withstands heat of up to 500 degrees and is safe for the microwave, dishwasher, and better for the planet than plastic bags. I recently talked about this trend with Dr. Oz, as part of his great American Kitchen Cleanout show. One product everyone wanted to get their hands on were Sistema Containers BPA-free plastic, microwave and freezer-safe containers.

You know the saying, a watched pot never boils? Now you can leave it all up to technology and design, with a self-stirring pot thats selling like hot-cakes in Japan. Its called Kuru Kuru Nabe (round-round pot) and sells for about $100. The way it works is surprisingly . When the water gets hot enough, things start to spin counterclockwise. Noodles,new york asian escorts vegetables, whatever youre cooking spins round and round.

On the more techy-cool-side of silicone, Gadgets check out Fusionbrands FoodPod($15). You can boil, blanch, or steam just about anything in these weird-looking containers. It also lets you remove, and drain anything really hot, without burning your fingers. Another common problem in my kitchen, solved.

Cuisinart has this whole multi-functional series, and a stellar stand-out for everything from soups to smoothies is the Blend and Cook Soupmaker. Its part blender, in that you can whir and stir anything from frozen margaritas to fresh fruit smoothies. Its part food processor, in that it chops, slices, dices, and purees a hosGadgets New kitchen gadgets get techiet of ingredients like nuts, fruit, vegetables, and whatever else you might need to mash up. Its also part stove, because when youre done whirring and stirring, you just flip a switch and cook right inside of it too. Only getting one thing dirty an entire meal? Priceless!

Hardworking, Multitasking, Do-Everything Devices

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