This is the kind of garnishing you can do with the proper kitchen tools.

Cleverly designed kitchen tools can make nearly any task easier and more efficient, whether it’s peeling a vegetable, chopping mushrooms or coring an apple.  Check out these easy to use and efficient Kitchen tools, cooking utensils, kitchen Gadgets and Cook Books to make your job so much easier.

Harold Import Company 5-pc. Fruit and Vegetable Garnishing Kit
$18.95

Impress your guests by making a swan out of a melon or bird out of an apple. With this Garnish Set, you’ll be creating all sorts of dazzling animals, swirls, blossoms and baskets just like a professional. The set comes with a how-to book, detailed with simple-to-follow illustrations, and a tool set for carving, coring and cutting.

Microplane Parmesan Rotary Grater $ 19.95

The Parmesan Rotary Grater is the perfect tool to easily and safely grate mounds of fluffy Parmesan cheese for cooking, baking and garnishing at the table. Featuring the same advanced blade engineering that has made Microplane graters must-have kitchen tools by chefs around the world, the new Parmesan Rotary Grater’s barrel-shaped “star” blade is specially engineered for superior results and long-lasting use without dulling. Features: 18/8 Stainless steel Microplane blade made in the USA Patent Pending Star blade design for finely grating hard cheese Contemporary ergonomic design-non slip hand grip and thumb rest for added comfort and stability.

Vacu Vin 2.75-in. Wine Saver Gift Pack, Black $13.95

A Vacuum pump removes air from the opened bottle and re-seals it with a reusable rubber stopper. A “click” tells you when you have reached the optimum vacuum level, which slows down the oxidation process and keeps the wine fresh.

Henckels Twin Cuisine Gadgets Pizza Cutter
$10.95

Precision crafted for style and sharpness efficiency. Distinctive handle design (patent pending) combines soft rubber with stylish 18/10 stainless steel – ergonomic comfort and secure grip control. Full-tang construction is durable and safer. Hanging hole for impressive display in kitchen.

14×16-in. Baking/Pizza Stone and Peel Set
$ 49.95

Be the professional pizza maker in your neighborhood using this Clay Pizza Stone and Wood Baking Peel. This set includes a hefty, 10-pound stone that retains heat better, maintains an even cooking temperature and absorbs moisture so your pizza crusts are always crispy. The peel lets you slide your pizza pie onto and off of the stone with greater ease. Whether you’re a pepperoni fan or love a good veggie pie, this set will last through dozens of pizza parties and memorable meals. Can be used in temperatures up to 2000 degrees F.
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Johnson-Rose Corp. Stainless Pastry Blender, Each, Silver$4.45

9 1/2″ Economy Stainless Steel Tongs. Sold Individually $2.29

Ateco Round Cookie/Biscuit Cutters, Set of 11, Silver
$13.48

Set of 11 round biscuit/cookie cutters from Ateco. Sizes of the cutters range from 3/4″ to 3-5/8″. Nested together in container for easy storage.

Bron 16-in. Super Pro Mandoline$173.95

Use this French mandoline to julienne or make rippled cuts of cabbage, potatoes or carrots. The width of the slice is adjusted by a handle on the underside of the device; a knob on the side adjusts the thickness. Makes paper-thin cuts up to 1/2-in. 16.5 x 4.5-in

Calphalon 5-pc. Baking Tools Set
$23.99
Calphalon Baking Tools are designed for bakers to provide better results with less effort. Whether you are serving, whisking, rolling, or icing, Calphalon has the baking tool for you. Our Baking Tools feature a pink Soft Touch Zone in the handle to provide precise control. These tools were made with the baker in mind. This set comes with a serving knife, silicone spatula, small icing spatula, whisk, and a bowl scraper. All the necessities any baker needs in the kitchen.

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Comfort Food Makeovers, $9.06
Mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese, chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, soup…these are the comfort foods we crave–but many of us are afraid to eat them because of their high fat and calorie content. Now, thanks to Elaine Magee, we can eat our favorite comfort foods in a healthful way! Comfort Food Makeovers provides 116 easy, mouthwatering recipes for your favorite comfort foods that are full of flavor and texture yet healthy enough to eat anytime.

Cooking Basics For Dummies, 3Rd Edition $17.59
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Cookware Cookbook $7.98

Jamée Ruth knows her pots and pans. And in this user-friendly cookbook full of useful information and delicious recipes, she demystifies the various shapes, sizes, materials, and uses for stovetop cookware. Perfect for newlyweds, high school and college grads, and for anyone who took shop class instead of home ec, The Cookware Cookbook gives all the tips, techniques, and recipes needed to get cooking with that new sauce pan or skillet. Descriptions include uses for typical add-on pans like a fish poacher or a pasta pentola, plus 60 recipes specifically developed to teach readers the most efficient—and exciting—ways to use the wide variety of pots and pans available to today’s home cooks. Whether flipping flapjacks on a cast-iron griddle or slow-cooking a succulent leg of lamb in a braising pan, preparing meals is easy when armed with the right pan for the right job.