New Kitchen Tools from Cuisipro and VacuVan (and a Giveaway!)

By Kitchen Gadget Girl | Published: November 15, 2009

And we have a winner!

Heather C

Thank you to everyone who participated, and be sure to check back soon for more kitchen gadget review and giveaways.

In my post last week about my favorite Thanksgiving gadgets, I realized that I own quite a few Cuisipro and VacuVan kitchen tools. So, I contacted the public relations company for the two companies to find out what is new for the 2009 holidays. And the good news? There is a giveaway!

CuisiproSifter Front_1
CuisiproSifter Front_1
The Cuisipro Flour Sifter is easy and smooth to use, and the single hand scoop lets a baker scoop up measured flour right into the sifter with one hand. Many of my recipes for baked goods call for sifting the flour, as it fluffs the flour which allows for easier absorption of liquid, and sifting sugar or cocoa is a great way to garnish finished baked goods.

The curved handle is designed so the flour sifter can hang over the edge of a mixing bowl so a baker can use both hands to add other ingredients. And the angled mesh opening releases the sifted ingredients neatly into the bowl, making cleanup much easier. And with a retail price of $14, it would be a great stocking stuffer or gift for your favorite baker (hint, hint!)

VacuVin Nut Cracker
VacuVin Nut Cracker
A few years ago, my sister gave me a lovely nutcracker set for Christmas, and it brought back loads of memories of cracking nuts in front of the fireplace during the holidays. The new Vacu Vin Nutcracker is a contemporary take on this old-fashioned tool, providing a stylish update.

You crack whole nuts by pressing the two ergonomically formed handles together and catching the nuts in the base tray. The nice part is, you don’t have to be a body builder to crack the nuts (Brazil nuts spring to mind), the nutcracker requires very little strength even on hard-shelled nuts. Retail price is about $25.

VacuVinPineappleSlicer
VacuVinPineappleSlicer
And finally, if the cold, cold winter has you thinking about tropical islands, then the new Pineapple Slicer from Vacu Vin might be just the ticket. I had heard about a tool like this before, and the Vacu Vin model is just as easy as can be. You cut the top off your pineapple, then use the slicer just like a corkscrew to remove the flesh in perfectly formed rings. The core is removed at the same time. All this sounds much easier than opening a can of pineapple pieces!

The Pineapple Slicer retails for $14, another great stocking stuff price. It comes in white or stainless steel. And now….

THE CONTEST!!

The contest is easy. One person will win all three of these exciting new tools. Deadline to enter is Monday, November 23, 7pm PST. To enter, you have a few options:

  1. Leave a comment (does not require a blog)
  2. Tweet about the contest on Twitter “@kitchengirl is giving away awesome Cuisipro and Vacu Vin kitchen tools and gadgets http://ow.ly/CM43″
  3. Post the link to this contest on your Facebook page
  4. Tell a friend by sending them an email
  5. Blog about it on your site with a link back here

For items 2-5, please be sure to leave another comment when they are complete. More chances to win, don’t you know. Only residents of the United States are eligible. A winner will be drawn and notified on Monday, November 23rd, so please be sure to leave an email address (in the secret field) when you comment.

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179 Comments

  1. Tammy
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 2:41 pm | Permalink

    I shared this contest with everyone on my Facebook…good luck with your blog!

  2. Sonya
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 3:19 pm | Permalink

    I’d love to win these amazing products!

  3. Anne
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 3:32 pm | Permalink

    I could totally use these gadgets!

  4. Susan D
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 5:17 pm | Permalink

    That Pineapple Slicer from Vacu Vin would get a lot of use in my kitchen.

  5. Sand
    Twitter:
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 5:24 pm | Permalink

    What a great collection of gadgets.

  6. oneangel
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 5:38 pm | Permalink

    I really love fresh pineapple and would love the pineapple slicer-thanks for the chance :)

  7. DanV
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 6:01 pm | Permalink

    These would be great for baking

  8. Jason
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 6:06 pm | Permalink

    I love some cool kitchen gadgets. Thanks for the chance

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

  9. Jennifer Jozwiak
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 6:20 pm | Permalink

    I could really use all of these products so I hope I win!

  10. Bebemiqui
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 6:52 pm | Permalink

    The sifter would be a great asset in my kitchen!
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
    .-= Bebemiqui´s last blog ..The Role of the Holy Spirit =-.

  11. Andi
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 7:03 pm | Permalink

    I’d love to win these, thanks for the chance!

  12. tuesday
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 7:20 pm | Permalink

    These are great, handy tools! I would love to win.
    .-= tuesday´s last blog ..The One With The Video =-.

  13. tina reynolds
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 7:30 pm | Permalink

    My hubby and I both are gadget nuts we would love to win these thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  14. Dree
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 7:41 pm | Permalink

    Great gadgets.

  15. Dree
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 7:41 pm | Permalink

    http://twitter.com/DreeG/status/5991637830

  16. tina reynolds
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 7:49 pm | Permalink

    i tweeted thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com @eaglesforjack
    http://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/5991840175

  17. tina reynolds
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 7:50 pm | Permalink

    i left in on my facebook page thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com
    http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=586940272&share_id=200814901576&comments=1#s200814901576

  18. Angela Palmer
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 8:06 pm | Permalink

    I was not aware of these brands. I’ll be looking into them. The pineapple slicer looks like a dream for my kitchen.

  19. Candie L
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 9:36 pm | Permalink

    We need to update our kitchen appliances. Thank you

  20. Jennifer S
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 9:55 pm | Permalink

    These sound like great gadgets, thanks for the giveaway!

  21. Veronica Garrett
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 9:56 pm | Permalink

    I love these gadgets. Hope I win. garrettsambo@aol.com

  22. xenia
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 10:08 pm | Permalink

    How cool! I especially hate trying to cut up a pineapple!

  23. xenia
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 10:09 pm | Permalink

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/thxmailcarrier/status/5995522010

  24. Gianna
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 10:33 pm | Permalink

    Please enter me :)

  25. Charlene Kuser
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 10:48 pm | Permalink

    Very nice gadgets,the nutcracker is so neat,have never
    seen one like that.These would sure make life alot easier.Thanks for the giveaway

  26. Charlene Kuser
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 10:49 pm | Permalink

    Tweet:Swtlilchick
    http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/5996421496

  27. Charlene Kuser
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 10:50 pm | Permalink

    Posted on Facebook :Charlene Kuser
    http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=507344732&share_id=185025287551&comments=1

  28. Heather C
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 10:54 pm | Permalink

    Sweet! I could really use some of these things. The other? Merry Christmas!

  29. Heather C
    Posted November 23, 2009 at 10:54 pm | Permalink

    Tweeted – http://twitter.com/choochoo428/status/5996644894

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