Whoever invented this deserves a Nobel prize. Imagine being able to cook at home without staining your walls with oil, or without flagging the smoke detector. Meet Oilvent, a simple splatter-proof lid that sits on top of any pan you’re cooking with. Equipped with its own built-in chimney, the Oilvent filters and scatters fumes, while catching oil molecules that often end up creating grease-films around our kitchen. Instead of your kitchen needing to have a chimney, the Oilvent just directly puts one right over your utensil. It’s perhaps the smartest product I’ve seen in a while and costs 1/5th of what a modular kitchen chimney would.

Designer: oilvent

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Think of the Oilvent as basically a portable chimney that fits on top of any cooking utensil you have. It has the shape and size of a large lid, sitting on small saucepans, wide skillets, or even large crock pots with ease. A mesh lid helps prevent splattering liquids from splashing out and onto the counter (or on you), and a handle focuses in on the center of the lid, which has a built-in air venting and filtration system. It’s a simple solution to a very common kitchen problem – smoke, grease, splatters, and VOCs. I say ‘simple solution’ because it’s so easy to visually grasp the two distinct parts of the Oilvent’s design… but on the inside, it’s a cleverly engineered chimney system that uses multiple filtration layers, and a powerful yet quiet fan that keeps your kitchen free of dense smoke and strong odors.

The Oilvent’s design truly evokes one of those “why did nobody ever think of this before?” moments. It comes with a lid-shaped form factor that also stands vertical, like a fan. This means, you can either use the Oilvent as a lid while cooking, or if you’ve got multiple burners working, just place the Oilvent vertically near your stove and it works like a chimney, sucking fumes from your stovetop in and filtering them out. For a more messy meal, however, all you need to do is lift the Oilvent and place it horizontally on top of your cooking vessel.

Place the Oilvent on top of your pan, switch the fan on, and two things happen – for starters, the Oilvent’s outer mesh layer keeps bubbling liquids or hot oil from splashing out of the pan and onto your counter or your skin. Simultaneously, the Oilvent’s mini-chimney gets to work, sucking air through as many as 4 different layers to catch grease molecules, charcoal soot, dense smoke, and volatile organic compounds or VOCs. The cooking fumes that usually happen during roasting, frying, sauteing, or reducing get turned into vapor – vapor that doesn’t stink up your kitchen, grease your walls, or trigger your smoke alarm.

The Oilvent’s large design means it can sit on any utensil comfortably without you worrying about size. Measuring 380mm or 15 inches wide, it works perfectly with all your utensils, sitting comfortably on top of their rim. The wide metal mesh serves an additional purpose apart from just containing splatters – it works as a sieve too, allowing you to do things like strain out pasta water, bacon fat, chicken/beef/veggie stock, etc. Use it just the way you’d use a strainer to separate liquids from solids… smart, eh?!

Four different filters in the Oilvent’s chimney help capture and purify fumes

The Oilvent works straight out of the box, needs no installation the way a chimney would, and can be used in both on-utensil and standing formats. A single button lets you switch the fan on or off, and toggle through 3 different speed settings. Even at its highest speed, the fan just outputs 42 decibels, which is around the decibel level in a library. Once you’re done using the Oilvent, simply detach the handle (which houses the electronics) and place the mesh in a dishwasher to clean it.

The Oilvent comes in one singular size, and runs on long-lasting 18650-type batteries. These batteries are rechargeable, offering more than 2 hours of continuous usage, and depleted batteries can be juiced in just 10-20 minutes using a standard battery charger.

Designed to practically replace chimneys, the Oilvent is perfect for small homes, rented apartments, RVs, hostels/dorms, or any place where a chimney is difficult to come by. It’s versatile, works flawlessly, can be used both standing/resting positions, and costs just a fraction of what a modular chimney would. The Oilvent’s filtration system should last as long as the product does, although the activated charcoal filter is the only part that needs replacing every 2-3 months. Each Oilvent does come with a spare set of AC filters to make things easier. The Oilvent starts at $69, and ships globally.

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Graters are often overlooked little tools in the kitchen. We don’t need them at all times, unless we’re in the mood to add some cheese to our pasta, or fancy up our meal with some exotic garnishes. And, if you’ve ever spend time grating, you know it is a tedious task, and requires some elbow grease. Graters are usually boxy products that aren’t much to look at, and are cast aside the minute their work is done. But we’ve come across a few fun and functional grater designs that beg to differ. From the world’s first one touch electric cheese grater to a mini handheld grater that adds a gourmet touch to your meals – these unique grater designs are far from ordinary and traditional.

1. Playful Palm Grater

Dubbed the Playful Palm Grater, this cute-looking grater isn’t just meant to be nice to look at. The functional little product will add some whimsical fun to your grating experience by fitting perfectly into the palm of your hand, letting you grate fresh ingredients and garnishes into your food with ease.

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3. Avo Multi-function Veggier Grater

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Meet Grater Rain, the first and only handheld, one-touch cheese grater. Simply push the button and rain heaps of Parmesan cheese over your Pasta and Salads. No more workouts every time you want to enjoy your favorite cheese or chocolate on your food. The one-press electric grater lets you simply remove the lower housing from the refrigerator, attach the upper drive housing, and push the button for instant grated cheese. Grater Rain is the only grater designed to store your cheese and or chocolate in the refrigerator, completely sealed in the housing. Three grater discs let you choose between fine, coarse, and shaved grating, and all you really need to do is hold the Grater Rain over your pasta, salad, pizza, sandwich, or frankly even your mouth as the grater delivers perfect Parmesan goodness at the press of a button. Swap out the hard cheese for a block of chocolate and you can use it over coffees, desserts, or a nice hot chocolate too. The entire process takes 10 seconds from refrigerator to grated goodness on your plate.

Designer: Jimmy Olmes

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The Grater Rain automates a process that has traditionally required a fair amount of elbow grease. There was a time when whipping cream, mixing dough, or juicing fruit was done manually by hand… until the electric whisk, KitchenAid, and the blender made life easier. Grater Rain does the same for hard cheeses and chocolates, automating the process of grating or shaving just by pressing a button. The Grater Rain’s design splits into two parts – the container, which holds the food, and the motor, which gives you one-button grated food. When detached, the container should be stored in a fridge, helping prolong your food’s shelf life while giving you a convenient container to hold your cheese or chocolate. The motor, on the other hand, stays outside, lasting months between charges. Attach both modules and the Grater Rain is ready to douse your food in copious amounts of Parmesan. Press a button and it gets to work, automatically grating till you get it to stop.

Shaved Cheese!

Coarse Cheese

Fine Cheese

The lower container element comes with a nifty refrigerator-friendly design. A hollow interior lets you load the cheese or chocolate of your choice. Hard cheeses like Parmesan, Pecorino, Grana-Padano, or Manchego work best, and any solid block of chocolate will work too, as long as it’s right out of the fridge. One end of the container has a piston, which interfaces with the motor, and the other has the grating plate, which can be swapped out depending on whether you want fine/coarse grating, or shavings.

Various Blades

The upper element features a rechargeable battery-powered motor that works for 3 months on a full charge (that’s a LOT of cheese). A single button powers the entire device, and to get started, all you do is take the lower container out of the fridge, lock it into the upper motor, and hit the power button. The Grater Rain instantly (and consistently) grates over your food, with an enclosed blade design that lets even kids safely use the electric grater. Once you’re done, detach the lower container and put it back in the fridge – you don’t need to clean the Grater Rain between uses, like you would most traditional graters… and when you run out of cheese/chocolate, all of the lower housing components are dishwasher safe so they can all go into the dishwasher for periodic cleaning.

Chocolate Shavings!

The entire contraption stands at 8.4 inches tall or splits into a 4.1-inch container that goes in the fridge, and a 4.3-inch motor that charges using USB-C. The Grater Rain comes with a 3-year warranty, and the company even makes electric salt and pepper grinders that let you season your food like you’re living in the year 2040!

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Imagine a world where your family can enjoy clean, safe, and mineral-rich drinking water without relying on traditional water sources. The DrinkingWater Next-Gen 3-in-1 Atmospheric Water Dispenser is a revolutionary device designed to transform how we access water. By combining air-to-water, air purification, and dehumidification into one user-friendly system, this eco-friendly machine offers a seamless solution to meet your daily water needs.

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Cutting-Edge AquaFetch+ Technology

At its core, the DrinkingWater dispenser uses cutting-edge AquaFetch+ technology to capture humidity from the air and convert it into pure, drinkable water. This process is efficient and environmentally friendly, ensuring that you have access to clean water regardless of your location. Whether you’re in a city apartment or a remote off-grid cabin, this device guarantees that you will never run out of fresh water.

So, what exactly is an atmospheric water dispenser? It’s a device that extracts moisture from the air through a sophisticated condensation process. Think of it as a high-tech dehumidifier that removes excess moisture purifies, and mineralizes the collected water. The extracted water goes through multiple filtration stages to ensure it’s safe and tastes great.

High Water Yield and Customization

One of the big features of the DrinkingWater dispenser is its ability to produce up to 19 liters of water per day in the Pro Edition. This is made possible by the advanced graphene material used in its construction, which maximizes the efficiency of water production. Even the Primary Edition, which yields up to 14 liters daily, provides more than enough water for an average household.

The water produced by the DrinkingWater dispenser is pure and enriched with essential minerals. The device allows you to customize the mineral content of your water, offering a range of options, including zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, and vitamin C. This means you can tailor your water to meet your family’s specific health needs, making it perfect for cooking, sports, and general hydration.

Advanced Air Purification with AirTure Technology

Water production is just one aspect of this remarkable device. Thanks to its AirTure technology, it also excels in air purification. This system incorporates HEPA PM2.5 filtration, removing 99.97% of harmful particles, including pollen, bacteria, and even COVID-19. By purifying the air in your home, the DrinkingWater dispenser ensures that your family breathes cleaner, healthier air.

Additionally, the dehumidification feature enhances your living environment by maintaining optimal humidity levels. The AquaFetch+ technology can dehumidify up to 790 milliliters per hour, swiftly reducing humidity from 80% to 60% within just 1.5 hours. This ensures a consistently dry and comfortable environment, preventing mold growth and other humidity-related issues.

Ease of Use and Safety

One of the most impressive aspects of this device is its ease of use. Simply plug it in, click the button, and enjoy free mineral-rich water. The touch panel interface is intuitive, ensuring that anyone in the household can operate it with ease. Plus, the rapid cooling technology means you can enjoy ice-cold water in just two minutes, providing instant refreshment on hot days.

Safety is a top priority with the DrinkingWater dispenser. The advanced six-stage filtration system guarantees 99.9% purity. This meticulous process includes a PP cotton filter, activated carbon filter, fiber filter, super filter, another activated carbon filter, and finally, UV purification. Each stage is designed to remove specific impurities, ensuring that every drop of water is pristine.

The UV sterilization technology is particularly noteworthy. A powerful UV-C sterilizer in the water tank eliminates 99.9% of microorganisms, including viruses and bacteria. This level of purification ensures that your drinking water is consistently fresh, clean, and safe for your family.

Eco-Friendly and Versatile

In addition to its impressive water production and purification capabilities, the DrinkingWater dispenser is designed to be eco-friendly. It supports solar power, allowing you to charge the device using foldable solar panels. This feature is perfect for those who live off-grid or in areas with unreliable power sources. The solar panels are easy to carry and can be set up anywhere, ensuring that you always have access to clean water.

The dispenser’s versatility extends to its applications. It’s suitable for a wide range of environments, from urban homes to remote disaster-prone zones. Whether you’re traveling by sea, where drinkable water is scarce, or in a war zone with damaged water pipelines, the DrinkingWater dispenser provides a reliable source of clean water. Its efficient compressors and graphene technology enable it to produce water even in extreme conditions, such as deserts.

Quiet Operation and Model Comparison

Noise levels are another consideration for any household appliance, and the DrinkingWater dispenser excels in this area as well. With noise levels below 40 dB (38 dB for the Primary Edition and 40 dB for the Pro Edition), the device operates quietly, ensuring that it doesn’t disturb your home environment. This makes it suitable for use in kitchens, offices, and even bedrooms.

Comparing the Primary and Pro editions highlights the device’s adaptability to different needs. The Pro Edition, with its higher water yield and larger UV-C storage tank, is ideal for larger households or those with higher water consumption. The Primary Edition, while slightly smaller and lighter, still offers robust performance and is perfect for smaller families or individual use.

Make the Switch Today

Make the switch to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle with the DrinkingWater Next-Gen 3-in-1 Atmospheric Water Dispenser. Its ability to produce clean, mineral-rich water from the air, coupled with advanced air purification and dehumidification features, makes it a versatile and valuable tool for ensuring the health and comfort of your family. The ease of use, safety features, and eco-friendly design further enhance its appeal. Prioritize your family’s health and convenience with the DrinkingWater dispenser, the perfect solution for meeting all your water needs.

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Having a sharp kitchen knife is essential to successful and stress-free food preparation, but it’s really only half of the cutting equation. You also need a dependable cutting board on the opposite side to receive the sharp edge of the blade cutting through fish, meat, vegetables, and other ingredients. There is a variety of materials used for these cutting boards, but most of them just don’t make the cut (pun intended). Plastic ones are too soft and easily get damaged, while metal or stone boards are too hard and damage the knife instead. Wood is a good medium, but not all kinds of wood are created equal or are equally up to the task. This rather stylish cutting board rises to the challenge by calling upon the majestic properties of Japan’s Hinoki cypress tree.

Designer: Metaphys for TEUD

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The cypress tree has always been associated with sacred legends and its Japanese equivalent takes that to an artistic level. Hinoki wood is considered to be a precious material and it has been used to build temples and palaces for centuries. The slow growth period of this sacred tree results in straight grains and an elegant pinkish color, giving it a unique and premium aesthetic that is almost too good to be used on a kitchen cutting board.

Hinoki wood is, in fact, the perfect kind of wood to be used for this kind of design. It has natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, which means it’s resistant to mold. The wood also has a natural fragrance that pleases the sense of smell even after having so many kinds of ingredients cut on its surface. Most importantly, it has a medium hardness that is gentle on knives, ensuring that they stay sharp longer. When paired with our dashing Ceramic Sashimi Knife, you get a dynamic duo that’s going to last you a very long time with minimum fuss.

Unlike most of its kind, the Hinoki Cutting Board’s oval shape and sloping edges give it a gentler and more visually pleasing appearance. It isn’t just for show, though, as the shape also makes it easier to drain fluids and juices off the board, coupled with the Hinoki wood’s natural drain-friendly property. And thanks to cypress wood being lightweight, the cutting board is easy to handle, clean, and store away when not needed, though you might want to have its sleek shape on display all the time anyway.

Of course, bare wood wouldn’t be good as a cutting board, which is why even the Hinoki board has a silicone coating on top for protection, especially against water and moisture. This coating penetrates as deep as 2mm into the fibrous part of the wood, ensuring that it can’t accidentally be removed or easily damaged just by cutting over the surface. Whether you’re gently slicing sashimi with our Ceramic Kitchen Knife, cutting juicy fruits, or dicing portions of meat, this regal Hinoki Cutting Board will support all your food prep needs, while making sure your knife stays sharp for a very long time.

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Summertime is almost here, and you best believe I’m getting in the mood for some camping! And, I do love camping trips. Relaxing amid nature, in a sweet bubble of my own, away from the hectic city life – sounds like heaven to me! However, one thing that always worries me before any camping getaway is the meals! I’m a food lover through and through, and having warm and freshly prepared (and tasty) meals at all times is a must for me. A good meal isn’t always guaranteed though when you’re getting down and dirty in the outdoors, but we can always try our best! Hence, we’ve curated a collection of portable and functional kitchen appliances that will help you prepare delicious meals even when you’re surrounded by nothing but the wilderness

1. All-in-One Grill

Dubbed the All-in-One-Grill, this compact grill is designed to barbecue the ideal meal for you during your outdoor camping adventures. It can support different kinds of cooking – ranging from frying to smoking, grilling, stewing or even keeping some wine warm. It doesn’t take up too much space either.

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Why is it noteworthy?

This grill is built by a small family-owned factory, and it maximizes the limited amount of space available. It features a wooden base, which ensures the table doesn’t get burnt from the grill’s hot bottom, while also serving as a lid when the griller is put away.

What we like

• It can support seven different ways of cooking
• Transforms the task of outdoor cooking into a simple and efficient process

What we dislike

• The design is quite simple, and may not be liked by hardcore grillers

2. Compact Modular Grill

Say hello to the Compact Modular Grill Plate – a portable kitchen utensil designed to cook up a perfect steak for you utilizing heat conduction, heat uniformity, and plate thickness. Although the utensil may look deceiving, once you start using the plate, you’ll realize how magical it truly is, and discover the hidden utility it actually holds.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The Compact Modular Grill Plate is equipped with a three-layer architecture with two steel layers covering aluminum. It features a lower Stainless Steel SUS439, which allows the grill to work on an induction stove. The upper Stainless Steel SUS304 has exceptional corrosion resistance, allowing it to serve as a handy and durable product.

What we like

• Built by experts from Tsubamesanjo in Japan
• The plate is quite lightweight and compact, hence saving space and reducing efforts to cook on it

What we dislike

• It cannot accommodate larger portions of food

3. Forge 15 Grill

Called the Forge 15 grill, this outdoor grill features a lightweight tubular frame construction that can handle a lot of force from the off-road environment it is exposed to. Besides being robust and durable it is also quite aesthetic, perfectly balancing functionality and form. It features practically-designed, dual-zone, high-output BTU propane burners, and a form that can be easily cleaned.

Why is it noteworthy?

It also comes along with a fold-out prep table which allows it to be easily stowed away, as well as an easy-to-read temperature gauge, a large steel handle, a removable grease tray, a built-in bottle opener, and a weatherproof cover. The swivel grill can be easily detached for tabletop grilling.

What we like

• Features a strong maple cutting board to increase prep surface

What we dislike

• Heavier than most grills
• A bit expensive

4. AirFlow 8-Panel Fire Pit

Named the AirFlow 8-Panel Fire Pit, this firepit design features a modular 8-panel form and serves as a portable sheet metal wonder for the outdoors. You can use it to build a high-temperature grilling pit to cook some delicious barbecue on your next camping trip. It has a lightweight form, which makes it easy to carry around.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The AirFlow 8-Panel Fire Pit is an excellent fire-building gear for those who love being outdoors. It allows you to build campfires without any excessive hassle. The fire pit features a cinder within which prevents embers from falling out.

What we like

• It can be disassembled into different parts and carried in a special carrying case

What we dislike

• It weighs more than 6kgs, so it is less portable as compared to other designs available

5. GoSun Brew Cup

Meet GoSun’s portable brewer – the ultimate design to prepare an incredible cup of coffee or tea, from start to finish, wherever you go. It is an all-in-one cup that can be used anytime anywhere! It features a 130W Heater and an integrated French press which are fused together in the form of a double insulated mug.

Why is it noteworthy?

This incredible double-insulated mug not only brews your drink for you but also keeps it hot for hours on end. If you’re out camping or hiking and need an immediate caffeine fix, you don’t need to worry, because GoSun has your back! It’ll prepare a fresh and steaming cup of coffee or tea for you in no time.

What we like

• Portable and easy-to-carry design
• Features an innovative all-in-one design

What we dislike

• Doesnt seem to have different options in size and color

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Good things take time. Whether it’s waiting minutes while your coffee brews, waiting weeks for new episodes of your favorite series, waiting years for tech to improve, or in the case of Wacaco, waiting 10 long years for their award-winning Minipresso to get its much-needed upgrade. Since its launch in 2014, the Minipresso has been perhaps the gold standard in outdoor portable espresso brewing. Wacaco designed the entire gizmo from the ground up, with a patented pressure-building system that worked without batteries. The Minipresso ran entirely on kinetic energy, using a hand-powered pump to generate up to 8 bars of pressure for the perfect brew. 10 years later, the Minipresso GR2 makes its debut, with a smaller, lighter design that accepts more coffee grounds than before, giving you more brew for your buck. It still runs on its classic hand-pumped design, but now also uses eco-friendly biomaterials in its design that reduce plastic consumption and waste.

Designer: Cédric Gobber

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The challenge with the Minipresso GR2 was to pretty much create a version 2.0 of a product that was already pretty perfect. The first-edition Minipresso GR still is impressive for its size and capabilities, so going back to the drawing board wasn’t about problem-solving, it was about design-refinement and feature-addition. The Minipresso GR2 is now a whopping 5cm or 2 inches shorter than its predecessor, making it shorter than the average smartphone at just 4.9 inches in height. Designed originally for travel and outdoor use, this tinier design makes it much more space-efficient, allowing it to fit into handbags, backpacks, travel cases, duffels, or even in a jacket pocket for you to carry around. The smaller design is lighter too, weighing 285 grams or 0.63 lbs, but the small size doesn’t necessarily mean less coffee… in fact, it’s quite the opposite.

The Minipresso GR2 embodies user-friendliness, sturdy materials, and an elegant design, ensuring a flawless espresso brewing experience with every use.

While the previous Minipresso GR accepted only 8 grams of coffee in its basket, the GR2 gives you the option of loading 12 grams of coffee grounds in for a stronger shot of espresso. The basket comes with a modular, height-adjustable design, letting you load either 8 or 12 grams of coffee into its basket. Depending on whether you like your coffee regular or strong (also depending on the roast you load into the Minipresso GR2), you have the option of brewing a lighter or bolder cup of coffee. The user experience is further enhanced with the integration of a water tank that also includes a dosing funnel and a drip tray.

This cutting-edge portable espresso maker incorporates our most advanced pumping system, which results from years of experience and innovation, ensuring optimal extraction efficiency.

Brewing with the Minipresso GR2 hasn’t changed at all, helping users adjust to the newer design with no learning curve. The Minipresso GR2 disassembles to reveal its multiple parts. The upper double-walled flask holds up to 80ml of hot water, while the basket below it carries the coffee grounds. To brew your coffee, set up the pump by twisting it to have it pop out. Pump the Minipresso a few times to build the pressure needed for the espresso to brew perfectly, and use the included lid as an espresso cup to extract your coffee into. The process takes under a minute, and can be done without batteries or electricity, letting you brew fresh coffee on a beach, a campsite, a mountaintop, or heck, even inside an airplane so you don’t pay for the overpriced coffee they serve on flights.

Measure your coffee.

Get your coffee fix ready.

Enjoy your drink.

The tinier Minipresso GR2 comes with a new design too, boasting cleaner surfaces, minimal details, and an easy-to-clean format that makes maintenance a breeze. The double-wall design helps keep the hot water inside the Minipresso GR2 hot, while keeping the outer surface cool so you can brew your coffee without having to deal with a hot or warm device. The outer shell is also made from a new wheat-composite polymer as opposed to traditional petrochemical-based plastics. This bioplastic, along with the 30% smaller size helps the Minipresso GR2 have a much smaller climate impact than its predecessor… all while letting you brew more, better, stronger coffee. I guess that’s something worth waiting a few years for, right?

Handy cover.

Photo credit: Garance Rx

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Gotta Cook ’Em All!

An unlikely collaboration between two brands that have millennials obsessed, Le Creuset and the Pokémon company have joined forces to drop a limited-edition cookware collection featuring the iconic pocket monsters we know and love. From dutch ovens and saucepans to even kettles, plates, and cups, the Le Creuset x Pokémon collection artistically hat-tips Nintendo’s classic alternate-universe game, with Poke-ball-shaped plates, and Pikachu-themed pots. Don’t worry, no Pokémon was harmed in the making of this collection! The only thing being harmed are probably users around the globe that will probably never get to own any of this cookware given its limited-edition release only in Japan.

Designer: Le Creuset

The star of the show is likely to be the sunshine-yellow Cocotte cooking pot, featuring the instantly recognizable lightning bolt tail of Pikachu. Meanwhile, the black Marmite pot features a subtler nod to the franchise, with outlines of the original starter Pokémon – Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle – etched onto the lid alongside Pikachu and Snorlax.

Le Creuset isn’t stopping at pots. The collection also boasts a range of tableware, featuring colorful stacking mugs, plates, and rice bowls decorated with silhouettes of popular Pokémon characters like Pikachu, Snorlax, and the original starters. The playful touch continues with plates designed to resemble Poké Balls and Master Balls, the iconic tools used by Pokémon trainers to capture and store their companions.

The collection’s appeal extends far beyond its charming design. Le Creuset emphasizes the line’s potential to bring families together in the kitchen, with children likely to be drawn to the familiar characters. However, judging by the buzz on the Le Creuset subreddit, adults are just as eager to get their hands on these unique pieces.

With a limited release planned for select regions and a two-drop rollout across July and November, the Le Creuset x Pokémon collection is poised to become a collector’s item. It’s a clever collaboration that injects a dose of nostalgia and playful design into the kitchen, proving that even the most well-established brands can find innovative ways to engage with their audience.

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Not every design needs to save the world or be a bastion of innovation. Sometimes a design just has to be delightful in ways that make users smile as their lives are made better. That’s exactly what the Jalapeno Popper Holder is. A tray designed to vertically hold your poppers as you chuck them in an oven or on a barbecue grill, the holder gives you perfect poppers every time. The poppers stand vertically so that they get grilled evenly without you needing to flip them over… and since they’re standing upright, the cheese cooks inside the jalapeno without oozing out and making a mess on your grill. Sure, you can wrap your jalapenos in bacon too… or if you want to skip the poppers, just use the holder to load chicken drumsticks instead.

Designer: MOUNTAIN GRILLERS

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Popper fam, you know how good mozzarella and cheddar cheese stuffed in a mildly spicy and tangy pepper can be. It’s rich, acidic, spicy, and green, which gives you the illusion of eating healthy. Jalapeno poppers are great, but they’re messy. The Jalapeno Popper Tray makes them less of a hassle while giving you the same goodness. The tray pops right onto a grill or inside your oven, letting you load up to 24 poppers for a party. Conversely, you can load 12 poppers and 12 drumsticks for some variety.

The beauty of this tray, aside from the fact that it cooks poppers to gooey, charred perfection, is that it’s foldable, easy to wash, and even comes with a serrated coring tool that lets you quickly hollow out jalapenos, removing the stem and seeds to replace the inner chamber with cheese of your choice. I personally like a mix of mozzarella and Monterey Jack… and even though I’m a vegetarian, I totally would understand if you wanted to throw some bacon into the mix – I hear it tastes delicious.

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Japanese design has a soft place in my heart, and for good reason. It is quintessentially functional, thoughtful, and pretty-looking too! I have a soft spot for Japanese product designs as they always manage to be – simple, sophisticated, and high-value. I love incorporating Japanese products in my home space, they have such a soothing effect and can add an elegant touch to any home. I also enjoy using Japanese kitchen appliances and tools. Not only are they adorable to look at and gentle to use, but they’re also high on functionality and very rarely give you any trouble. They’re foolproof designs that you can depend on to tackle your cooking prep and other kitchen tasks, and we’ve curated some top-notch Japanese kitchen tools for you!

1. Precision Ceramic Sashimi Knife

Dubbed the Precision Ceramic Sashimi Knife, this kitchen tool is the epitome of Japanese craftsmanship and a revolutionary design. It is created with care, thoughtfulness, and advanced technology. This exceptional knife is designed to elevate the culinary art of sashimi, allowing it to serve as an important tool for professional chefs and culinary lovers.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The sleek ceramic knife lets you cut through delicate sashimi with ease, without damaging the soft pieces of fish. It functions with effortless ease and precision. It features a lightweight and sharp blade, and the use of ceramic requires minimal maintenance and doesn’t require constant sharpening.

What we like

• Slices through sashimi with the finesse of an expert Japanese swordsman
• Helps in preparing aesthetically appealing and delicious dishes

What we dislike

• Fragile as compared to steel knives
• It can be difficult to sharpen if the need arises

2. Mitsubishi Bread Oven

Named the Mitsubishi Bread Oven, this waffle maker-looking toaster will prepare the perfect toast for you. It has a classy veneer brown appearance, which seems to be right out of the ’80s. The toaster features a sealed thermal-insulated structure, letting you toast the perfect toast without releasing any moisture.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Bread Oven features two plates that can handle temperatures as high as 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The plates are quite handy, as they seal the bread slice and transfer the heat to it, preparing a soft and fluffy slice of toast for you, that isn’t dry at all.

What we like

• Features four handy cooking settings – Toast, Frozen Toast, Topping, and French Toast
• Elegant and good-looking appliance, which doesn’t look like an eye-sore on your dinner table or kitchen counter

What we dislike

• It can only toast a single piece of bread, which isn’t very efficient
• Bread with low sugar content takes longer to toast

3. PrecisionGrip Chopstick Tongs

Named the PrecisionGrip Chopstick Tongs, these unique little tongs are shaped like chopsticks. They’re great for picking up small pieces of food, supporting you with portion control, and preventing you from overeating. You can even turn the tongs over on the pan, letting you prepare meals like a pro chef.

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Why is it noteworthy?

The Chopsticks Tongs are excellent for putting together bento boxes or eating sushi. The tongs are quite easy to use, and there is no wrong way to hold and use the tool.

What we like

• Made from sustainable SUS821L1 stainless steel which is derived from scraps and offcuts

What we dislike

• Difficult to use for larger pieces and cuts, only ideal for smaller food items

4. Ishiyaki Set

Called the Ishiyaki Set, this kitchen appliance brings an authentic and fascinating Japanese dining experience to your home, letting you prepare food in true teppanyaki style. It functions as a tabletop stone grill, allowing you to cook your meat the way you like it, in a personalized grilling set.

Why is it noteworthy?

It brings the Benihana experience to your home, letting you dry-sear your food before you eat it. It features a board with an additional porcelain tray to hold your food, as well as two bowls to hold your soy sauce and wasabi, creating the ultimate modern teppanyaki experience for you.

What we like

• It brings the Benihana-style teppanyaki experience to your home
• Ideal for dry-searing sashimi-style seafood like Tuna, Salmon, or Scallops, or meats like beef

What we dislike

• Bulky, space-consuming design

5. Playful Palm Grater

Named the Playful Palm Grater, this compact little grater will add some whimsical yet functional fun to your dining experience. The grater is designed to fit into the palm of your hand, and you can nicely grate fresh ingredients into your food, elevating your meal to a gourmet-level experience.

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Say hello to the Slim Fold Dish Rack! This unique dish rack is portable, and you can carry it everywhere with you. It has a patent-pending spring mechanism which can be easily adjusted. You can deploy the dish rack when needed, making it super easy to set up and utilize.

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