Does It Work: Roller produces edible roses
Betty Bossi’s Rose Roller looked so easy to produce something so elegant. Read more
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Does It Work: Garlic grinder eases a sticky, stinky task
A couple of coworkers wanted me to try a garlic twister that they absolutely love, and I can see why. NexTrend’s tool minces several garlic cloves at once while keeping hands relatively clean and odor-free. Read more
Does it Work: Fortune cookie machine is good fun
Global Grub’s Fortune Cookie Kit shows you how simple it is to achieve the widely known shape. Read more
Does It Work: Soup socks keep bones out of stock
Regency Natural’s Soup Socks, stuffed full of bones and scraps, go straight into the soup pot. Afterward the whole bundle can go into the trash. Read more
Does it Work: Cereal stays crisp in CrunchCup
The CrunchCup is ideal for single- serve cereals, such as the small boxes in a Kellogg’s Fun Pack. Read more
Does It Work: Cheap tool produces more healthful chip
During a recent trip to Daiso, I came across a microwave chip maker that cost just $1.50. Read more
Does It Work: Knife holder provides safety while cutting
With the tip of the knife in the support, all I had to do was move the handle up and down while pushing the food under the knife, keeping my hand safely away from the blade. Read more
Clip-on spoon rests are handy, but don’t buy a cheap version
Except for one version, clip-on spoon rests do the job well and are heat-resistant. Read more
Does It Work: Grilled cheese toaster is cute, but cleanup is cumbersome
This bright yellow toaster, a flashback to those groovy ’60s and ’70s, is equipped with a drip tray and two toasting baskets. Read more
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Does it Work: Spoon has multiple uses
Daiso’s All-Purpose Cooking Spoon includes a grater at the top of the scoop. Read more
Does it Work: Egg Pod produces perfect microwaved boiled eggs
The Egg Pod cooks and peels eggs “in minutes!” and the “microwave egg cooker does all the work for you!,” leaving you with “perfectly peeled eggs!” Read more
Does It Work: Bacon Master stops splatter, but takes too long
Smart Planet’s Bacon Nation Bacon Master does a great job of preventing oil burns. But it takes too long. Read more
Does it Work: Kids’ play yields sweet reward
The kids were extremely happy with the result, and the adults were surprised at how frozen and creamy the ice cream turned out. Read more
Does It Work: Cheese curler brings elegance to any table
Although there are a few problems with Kovot’s Cheese Curler with Dome, it brings elegance to a charcuterie spread or a fruit-and-cheese table. Read more
Eco-friendly grill is light and heats up quickly
Growing up in Hawaii, I’ve always viewed grilling as a daylong event with lots of food to fill the stomachs of a big group of family and friends. Even small barbecues meant at least 10 people. Read more
Does it Work: Tool slices melons quickly
With one push, this tool produces 12 equal slices of honey dew melon, perfectly cut. Read more
Does it Work: Single appliance does work of 3
Black + Decker’s 3-in-1 Morning Meal Station comes with three plates — waffle, toastie and a grill. Read more
Does it Work: Time-saving tool has many problems
This all-in-one cake-pie cutter and server by Sirwolf is a pretty plastic tool that is supposed to cut and serve pieces in a seamless move. Read more
Does it Work: Marinator takes too much sauce
This 5-minute marinator might be good for those who marinate large quantities of food regularly, but if you only marinate a few pieces at a time, too much marinade would be wasted. Read more
Does it Work: Slicer quickly cuts watermelon into bite-size pieces
Few things are more refreshing in 90-degree weather than a slice of ice-cold watermelon. Read more
Does it Work: Piggy Pop pan a fun twist on childhood classic
Remember pigs in a blanket — hot dogs encased in dough? Ontel has created the Piggy Pop Bake Pan, an adorable pink silicone mold that delivers 12 “piggies in blankets,” bite-size versions of that childhood favorite. Read more
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