Category — Tableware

You know those store-bought spray oils in a can that you use for maybe one or two things? Well, say goodbye to those, because the Prepara Oil Mister makes it easy to use not only the oil of your choosing, but to flavor it with herbs and spices too. Simply fill the BPA glass reservoir with oil and whatever you want and the unique filtering system will keep the sprayer from getting clogged.

Use it to add a thin layer of (delicious) oil to salads, or anything else you can think of. I’ve always sparingly used those somewhat off-tasting spray oil cans on air-popped popcorn just to give the salt something to stick to. Now, I can ditch the can entirely and actually add some flavor too.

This cherry pitter looks hungry. In fact, judging by the expression, I’d say the Cherry Chomper Cherry Pitter downright loves cherry pits. Which is OK, because as much as this little guy appears to like ‘em, I don’t like cherry pits.

The cherry pitter chomps down on inserted cherries — or olives too, but don’t tell him that — and collects the pits in a reservoir in his belly. Pop the cherry out via access in the back, and you’ve got yourself a fresh cherry ripe for eating. With the enthusiastic Cherry Chomper by your side, it won’t take long before you have yourself a nice big bowl of (pit-less) cherries. From Talisman Designs.

Salad is an excellent accompaniment to almost any meal. Problem is, big, leafy greens take up a lot of room. After all, salad bowls are big for a reason; they require a large footprint to hold all that greenery. As such, often the salad bowl gets left behind, while the other, less healthy courses get the limelight of the tabletop.

The Dark Acacia-Wood Salad Bowl with Stand Set allows for the salad to stand alone, saving valuable tabletop real estate for other entrées. The 28.5-inch stand compliments the 8-inch by 16-inch bowl, and placed next to the table, the set is an attractive and easy-to-reach option for smaller dining tables. With this salad bowl at your tableside, the roast beef and mashed potatoes are just going to have to learn how to share top billing.

Tacos are meant to be eaten in pairs. One might think this is due to their relatively small size; one never seems to quite fill you up. However, there is another practical reason that the taco is frequently served as a duo: you need one to steady the other as you load it up with delicious fillings.

Leaning tacos up against each other is all fine and good, but now there is an easier way. Taco Plates are a simple solution for this age-old hard-shell dilemma. Made from recyclable polystyrene, the plates hold tacos upright for easy filling and serving. A special ridged bottom help to minimize soak-through, keeping your loaded tacos fresh and ready-to-eat. Perhaps best of all, tradition is preserved and you get two to a plate!

(Via Domestic Geek)

Best. Collectible. Ever.

It’s about time sporks became collectible. A quick Google search for “collectible spork” reveals as much. I would have thought there would have been more. But then again, I’ve never done a search for “collectible spork” before. Well, it’s about time. Welcome to the Universe, Officially Licensed Star Trek Limited Edition Titanium Collectible Spork. (Limited to 1701 pieces.)

Salt and pepper shakers seemingly have no end to their variations. Which is good news for all of us kitchen gadget hounds. Priced right, these table essentials make great gifts and are the easiest way to change your tablescape. Besides, sometimes they are just plain fun.

The Boogie Woogie Salt & Pepper Shakers feature a (presumably) bottom-heavy tumbler fastened with two large wheels. Designed to give new meaning to ‘pass the salt’, the spice shakers are meant to be rolled between diners. While it may be impolite to play with your food, I don’t think that includes table accessories that roll around. Ms. Manners however, may still have to look away.

(Via Oh Gizmo!)