As far as knife racks go, this one is not only very smart, it’s also inexpensive ($30.50). The "Handy and Safe Standing Knife Rack" has a frosted plastic cover that allows you to see your knives to know what you want, but also keeping them safe from prying little fingers. A magnetic strip keeps the knives in place.

Via stylehive ; image: delight Tags: knife, knives, knife rack, safe knife rack

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One product, many benefits. The Kegstand is, as yet, just a design concept (sucks!) but a fabulous one. Given that Kegs are a green option, the designers at thegreenergrass.org / Kaleidoscope asked how to improve that experience: with problems in transportation, maintenance and entertainment.

This keg cozy gadget allows:

• Easy transportation with wheels
• Ice to be dumped around the keg, with a plug for easy drainage after
• Hooks for bags to help minimize trash around the site
• Rim-as-table
• Cap display, so you can see what kind of beer it is
• Cup dispenser

Via random good stuff, DVice, Core77, NotCot ; imagges: thegreenergrass.org ;

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These little Candle Friends are from The Small Object (known there as Celebration Candle Kids). Each is handmade and features vintage fabric & handpainted facial features. They can be used on any treat (they have peg bases) and fit a standard candle size. The product has been sealed 5 times over, so is safe to clean & re-use.

Via swiss miss ; image: fredflare.com ; Tags: candle friends, candle kids, candles, birthday candles, birthday, birthday treats

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The baker’s dilemma: finding enough room on the counter to cool the dozens of cookies being baked. The solution - tiered racks! As shown:

• Baker’s Mate Space Saver - best to cool trays, or leave trays out to raise dough. Collapsible, sturdy enough to hold baking stones.
• Wilton Excelle Elite 3-Tier Cooling Rack - collapsible, steel wire, nonstick, dishwasher safe. Perhaps more functional, since you can cool trays and items.

Tags: baking, baking racks, cooling racks, kitchen, bake, cooking

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The PowerPop Microwave Multi-Popper is an Orville Redenbacher-endorsed product. It helps you pop kernels of corn in the microwave with or without oil, so perfect for any diet. The system is supposed to "concentrate microwaves" for more efficient popping. It makes about 3 quarters in 2.5 minutes.

The popcorn maker uses two innovations that concentrate microwave radiation onto the popcorn. First is a removable base that locks onto the transparent bowl. Second is a disposable paper cup that fits into the bowl’s bottom. A package of eight cups accompanies the unit, and others can be purchased separately–each is good for about 12 batches when used with oil or 24 without oil. Both bowl and lid are dishwasher-safe.

image: amazon ; Tags: powerpop, microwave, microwave popcorn, popcorn, popcorn machine, popcorn maker, multi popper

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