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Home Zone: Seasoning Corn on the Cob can be Less Messy

Maggie Reed

Fresh corn on the cob is a real treat, and the season is upon us ... and the seasoning can end up on us, as well.

Let's face it, getting all that butter, salt and pepper on a freshly cooked ear is a bit messy. Seasoning corn on the cob is no longer a challenge with the Jaccard Simply Better Corn Butterer.

This innovative product is a streamlined 3.5 inches and allows for one-handed use. Inside you can fit all you need: butter, salt and pepper.

Benefits include:

-- No cross-contamination: A contoured, stainless-steel-heat-transfer grid ensures that melted butter is applied to the corn, but the corn never comes in contact with the rest of the butter.

-- One-step seasoning: The unit contains separate salt and pepper containers, so everyone can season their own cob to their preferred taste.

-- Easy to clean: All of the elements are dishwasher safe.

-- Easy storage: A drip cover makes storage easy as any unused butter can remain in the corn butterer when kept in the refrigerator.

The Jaccard Simply Better Corn Butterer retails for $16.

SLICE SAFELY

Mandolins have a reputation of being a bit dangerous, but not with the Safe Hands Mandolin Slicer from Jaccard. The patented Safe Hands mandolin food holder makes it almost impossible for fingers to slip off the holder while you're slicing.

Its straight-edge, diamond-hard ceramic blade will not dull or rust, or brown fruits and vegetables.

"Jaccard was the first to innovate solutions around safety and mandolin use," said Eric Wangler, president of Jaccard. "Now we're raising the bar by introducing advanced blade materials for the same products. We will continue to pioneer new solutions that benefit the lives of our customers."

The straight-edge ceramic blade can produce any slice and accommodates multiple julienne applications. There are also six other stainless steel blade cartridges for slicing, dicing and grating any food, any way you want. All the blades and the unit are dishwasher safe.

The mandolin unit is available in ABS plastic (retail $50) and stainless steel (retail $80).

CUTTING EDGE

A great set of knives is essential in the kitchen. Ceramic Knife blades from Jaccard are made from zirconium oxide, featuring a distinctive shape, thickness and angle to provide superior strength and longevity.

The ceramic blades stay sharp 10 to 15 times longer than stainless steel blades, maintaining their edge for up to 10 years without honing. However, if you feel your blade needs sharpening, Jaccard will do it for free on a diamond wheel.

The blades also resist germs; they are impervious to acids, oils and salts. Metal blades can impart a metallic taste, while ceramic is chemically pure and helps foods retain their natural flavor.

The handles are ergonomically designed and made of textured neoprene to provide balance, comfort and a secure grip even when wet.

The Ceramic Knife family includes: 3.5-inch paring knife, 4-inch utility knife, 5-inch slicing knife, 5.5-inch Santoku knife, 6- and 8-inch chef knives and 6-inch bread, bagel and tomato knife. Retail prices range from $50 to $80.

For more information on any of these products, call 866-478-7373 or visit www.jaccard.com.

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Maggie Reed may be reached at trocar2000@hotmail.com. To find out more about Maggie Reed and other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT CREATORS SYNDICATE 2009 DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS SYNDICATE INC.

This news arrived on: 09/21/2009

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