Coleman Fold-N-Go Instastart Grill in red open

Coleman Fold N Go Instastart Grill: Bring BBQ Anywhere

So this has been quite an interesting purchase.  It’s a highly compact gas grill that folds up like a briefcase.  The gas tank, obviously, does not fit in to the neat little package, but when all is said and done it leaves a small footprint as it can be stored standing up.  I’ve been pleased …

HotMat Hot Plate in grey open on counter in foreground with red folded in background

HotMat 2DISH Connect Hot Plate: When You Thought You’ve Seen It All, a New Folding Innovation

If you are like most people, you probably don’t use a warming tray all that often.  I know I use mine once a week, and even that is more than the average holiday/special occasion hosting these things are commonly used for.  This means that for a good part of the time this appliance needs to …

Progressive Prepworks produce keeper in green open on table filled with strawberries

prepworks® Collapsible Produce Keeper: Is It Worth the Money?

I think I was overly optimistic when purchasing this. It fails on three fronts: extending the life of produce, overall function, and being compact. While it did keep my lettuce perfectly crisp it grew large amounts of mold. In terms of overall function the bottom water reservoir frequently leaks or falls off. And to add …

Joseph Joseph Twist™ Whisk open balloon whisk in multi color

Joseph Joseph Twist™ Whisk: Two in One- Is It Too Good to Be True?

I really, really wanted to love this whisk. As an avid chef I dream of having a well-stocked kitchen, but alas my small Manhattan apartment has its limits. So when I thought I could have a balloon whisk that folds down to a flat whisk I was delighted. Unfortunately the folding function never seemed to …