What's New for the Kitchen: Cookbook Stand Ideas

[nene960]

I would love to see a garbage bowl. I have resisted buying the Rachel Ray bowl in hopes that PC will come out with one. I would also like divided plates with seal tight lids in the same material as the micro-cookers.

 

[LeslieSGI]

*A sleeve type pot holder for our skillets. The darn thing is so heavy I never can get a good grip and I ALWAYS forget that it is hot and go to touch it, so the sleeve would save me.

I bought a 2 pack of pot holders at the dollar store (or tree); folded one of them in in half and sewed together one short side and the long side. Voila -- skillet handle pot holder. Haven't burned my forgetful hand since then. Not gorgeous but very functional. I looked at the kitchen scales the other night at Target. A nice accurate easy to store kitchen scale would be wonderful.​

 

[esavvymom]

I would love to see a garbage bowl. I have resisted buying the Rachel Ray bowl in hopes that PC will come out with one. I would also like divided plates with seal tight lids in the same material as the micro-cookers.

WHAT is a garbage bowl? I know what it is - in that you put your garbage in it while cooking, etc...but a specific TOOL for it?? I just use a regular bowl- one of my extra mixing bowls or something (small SS bowl works well if not in use).

 

[ChefBeckyD]

WHAT is a garbage bowl? I know what it is - in that you put your garbage in it while cooking, etc...but a specific TOOL for it?? I just use a regular bowl- one of my extra mixing bowls or something (small SS bowl works well if not in use).

LOL - that's what I do too - I use one of my SS bowls at all of my shows for garbage. Works great.

 

[chefann]

That's what I do, too - use the 8qt SS bowl, or one of the collapsable serving bowls. And since "garbage bowl" isn't a specific tool, it's just a nickname for a large bowl, it's a perfectly acceptable solution.

 

[DebbieJ]

I don't like the old PC scale. It's not superbly accurate. When I need kitchen weights to be accurate, I actually use my postage scale. It would be nice to see a decent digital scale added to the catalog.

The old scale is not accurate AT ALL. My DH wants a scale badly--he has gotten into baking and measuring your ingredients is much more precise.

 

[Shawnna]

Yeah...I always use a large bowl to put my "garbage" in. RR's Garbage Bowl is very expensive...lol. I wonder if that is all she uses it for.

 

[Jules711]

I could do without more entertaining stuff. I just don't sell much. The coffee & more cups, yes b/c they are very useful size. I love them too, but don't sell so many of the other pieces. I enjoy having a collection, but don't need more (unless they come up with something better ).

I would love the DCB cookbook. It would be a nice free gift with purchase actually.

The digital thermometer, definitely. I get requests for those (plus it should be good for candy).

For us, I would like a way to transport a sample of spices (like we can get it pre-done and add more too it if necessary). I don't like bringing mine to a show and having people handle them. Same with my grinders so I feel like I need to buy another to bring to shows.

Odd size measuring cups. 1 1/2 cups, 2 cups. I have some and use them a lot! Same with odd spoons 2 teaspoon, 2 TB. They are all stainless steel, which is nice b/c they won't get scratched and have lasted very well.

People keep asking my about a splatter screen for the microwave.

For HWC, I want Twix-it clips in shades of pink and a pink i-slice!

 

[pjpamchef]

a note about the spices. I went to Dollar Tree and purchased a 7-day pill box that was actually a double (am & pm). Then I put a sample of each spice and used my label maker to identify them. So, now the only full size spice I take is whatever I am actually using. I notice people open a lot more of them this way, and it kinda had me concerned that everyone was opening and sniffing spices that I actually used!

 

[Jules711]

So do they spill at all though? Or are they careful with that? I like the idea though.

 

[Jen1409]

- a pasta insert for the stainless steel cookware

my hubby just asked if we had this.

I would love to see the executive stockpots for open sale.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I bought a 2 pack of pot holders at the dollar store (or tree); folded one of them in in half and sewed together one short side and the long side. Voila -- skillet handle pot holder. Haven't burned my forgetful hand since then. Not gorgeous but very functional.

I looked at the kitchen scales the other night at Target. A nice accurate easy to store kitchen scale would be wonderful.​

When using cookware in the oven I always slip the oven mitt over the handle as soon as I set it on the stove top. That way we all know it's hot. It's too easy to forget and burn yourself (especially if you aren't the cook).


One thing I have wanted to see for some time now is a mini potholder. I have some that I picked up somewhere. It's oval with pockets on each end to put your fingers. It's perfect for picking up the lid from the DCB. I use it all the time at home but at shows I use one of our kitchen towels.

 

[doughmama]

I would like covers for the rectangle baker.
Better covers for the batter bowls.
Agree with metal regular size cupcake pan.
And I wish they would have a julienne blade for the mandoline.
Medium SA round platter - The other one is too large for my use.and I use the 2 qt collapsible bowl for a garbage bowl at my shows. works great and doesn't take up a lot of room.

 

[babywings76]

I also wish they would redesign our seasoning containers so that you can measure a teaspoon more easily. I always want to just dump the contents into another bowl so I can scoop and measure. Also, I wish the BBQ rub was sold in a larger size. I go through one thing so fast after just making a couple recipes w/ it.A cover for the rectangle baker would be so nice!And how about a vegetable brush of some sort?

 

[crystalscookingnow]

I was thinking of a savory sprinkle the other day. Like for a garlic bread or something.

 

[pampcheflisa]

I was thinking of a savory sprinkle the other day. Like for a garlic bread or something.

For garlic bread, I use the Parmesan-Garlic dipping seasoning with melted butter and brush it on. Although, it would be easier to just "sprinkle" on, what I've been using tastes heavenly!!!!

 

[babywings76]

I was thinking of a savory sprinkle the other day. Like for a garlic bread or something.

For garlic bread, I use the Parmesan-Garlic dipping seasoning with melted butter and brush it on. Although, it would be easier to just "sprinkle" on, what I've been using tastes heavenly!!!!

I just spread butter on the bread, then sprinkle either the garlic parmesan or the sundried tomato herb and put it under the broiler for a few minutes. It is SO yummy and everyone loves it!

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Oh yeah, I've come up with my own subs... just wanted something 'easy'... lol