Party Time!

Flip Flop Cakes

Want to throw a great party? A party with a fun and festive cake or beautiful cupcakes? At Chef Tools, we've got everything you'll ever need to throw a memorable party. Meri Meri has the perfect collection of plates, napkins and cupcake kits and Lucks, the leader in edible decorations, has an edible image or dec-on for every occasion. The hardest part about your next party will be finding the perfect gift. And don't forget, if you're ever looking for decorating ideas or detailed instruction visit our Decorating Center.

Essential Kitchen Tools

Cooking can be fun, but it can also be very stressful. We've found that simple things like a good chef's knife, a thermometer, and a pair of tongs help make cooking stress-free. We've learned that there's nothing more satisfying than the ability to dice, slice, and chop with ease. There's nothing more comforting than knowing for sure that your food is cooked to the proper temperature. And there's nothing like the feeling you get when you have the right tool for the task. That's why we've put together a list of Essential Kitchen Tools. On this list you'll find more than what has been mentioned above. You will find thorough descriptions and tool recommendations within each category. You will find quick link access to different departments and tools on our website. Most of all, we hope you find that our selection inspires you to start a collection of Essential Kitchen Tools in your own home. See our selection of Essential Kitchen Tools

Gluten Free

a few Gluten Free pastas

We've just added a Gluten Free department to our web site! We know how important accessibility to Gluten Free foods is to people that need to or want to avoid gluten. In our Gluten Free Foods department we've got a great selection of corn and rice pastas. Il Macchiaiolo pastas are delicious, gourmet pastas from the Piedmont region of Italy. They are made in small batches which ensures homemade quality and maximum freshness. We've also got some sweets in our Gluten Free department. Primo Pan Gluten Free Cookies make a great snack. They are crunchy, light, and contain top-quality ingredients from small farms in the surrounding area of Battifollo in Italy. Primo Pan Biscotti Cookies are also a delicious Gluten Free indulgence from Battifollo. Finally, we have Corn Couscous and Corn & Rice Couscous. If you've never used couscous it's very easy to get used to. It cooks in boiling water, just like rice, and is a great side-dish replacement for rice. Shop our Gluten Free department

Not Just Any Old Box Grater

Here's a great new tool. The Cuisipro 4-Sided Box Grater with Ginger Grater Base combines razor sharp blades with a comfort grip handle. It feels great in your hand, but it performs better than you would expect. It has surface glide technology which makes it a lot easier for the average person to grate cheese, potatoes and vegetables. The removable base doubles as a ginger grater and the corners of the Cuisipro Box Grater have calibrated dry measuring marks. It's another great innovation from a company that has been making impressive products for years, with many more to come.

NEW Premium Teas from Tienxi

Premium Matcha Green Tea Powder from Tienxi

The Tienxi Tea Company imports some of the finest handcrafted teas from China and Taiwan. And they have just added two new varieties to their product line. The first, Tienxi's Matcha Green Tea Powder (pictured left), is a 100-gram bag of premium powdered green tea. It gives you the many health benefits of green tea (like EGCGs), but one of the most surprising things about this products is the taste. Simply add 1-gram of the Matcha Powder to 250ml of water and shake with ice in a cocktail-type shaker and enjoy. It is also pretty delicious as a hot tea. The second new item from Tienxi is their Hand-Picked Premium Jasmine Pearl Tea, available in a 2-oz, 4-oz, and 8-oz variety. It is very competitively priced, which is the first thing you'll notice if you have ever purchased Jasmine tea. But, in addition, we at the offices all agreed that Tienxi's Jasmine Pearl tea is the best Jasmine tea we've ever tasted. It's fragrance and taste are simply unbeatable. New Jasmine Pearl Tea Varieties from Tienxi   2oz Tin 4oz Bag 8oz Bag

What Should I Get?

Gift Wrap & Card only $5.49

Do you ever wonder what the perfect gift is for some one? Well, if they like to cook, stop by and browse our gift ideas department to help generate or find the perfect item for any chef, baker or cook on your list. Our gift ideas department is full of top kitchen quality products for any birthday, anniversary, holiday, or just because gift. The best part is that you can narrow it down with sub-sections like "Cook's Illustrated Reviewed", "Gift Ideas for Bakers", "Gift Ideas for Chefs & Cooks", "Gift Ideas for Her", and "Gift Ideas for Him". And if you ever need a suggestion or have a question, don't hesitate to leave us some feedback HERE.

New and Exclusive

Kai Wasabi Eastern Knife Set

If you haven't seen Kai Wasabi knives yet you should check them out. They are affordable, stylish, and durable and now we have two new and exclusive sets. The Eastern Wasabi Knife Set (pictured left) features a 4-inch Deba (multi-purpose chef ), 6-1/2-inch Nakiri (vegetable chopping), and an 8-inch Yanagiba (slicing) knife. The Western Wasabi Knife Set (pictured below) features a 4-inch Paring, 6-inch Utility, 6-1/2-inch Santoku knife. Kai Wasabi blades are made with Daido 1K6 high-carbon stainless steel for superior sharpness and edge retention and they are graze finished to produce a beautiful, brushed look. You will also find the Japanese characters for "Wasabi," which mean "harmony and tranquility", on each blade. But, probably the best part about these two Wasabi sets is the price. Each set is valued at $126, but is available for $79.99 for a limited time!

Beat the Heat

Frozen Jewel Ice Pop Molds

What's better than a tasty, refreshing ice pop to help cool the summer heat? Nothing really. A homemade ice pop is a quick and healthy snack that can be enjoyed all summer long. At Chef Tools we've got lots of fun and exciting ice pop mold shapes to help you create your very own custom frozen treats that any kid will love. Simply add your favorite mix of anything like pureed fruit, fruit juice, ice cream or yogurt to your ice pop mold and freeze for a few hours until frozen. Mix it up by adding different things to each ice pop mold to find your favorite combination. Ice pop molds also make a great gift for parents and their kids. What kid wouldn't enjoy making and enjoying their own custom ice pop? Shop all ice pop molds HERE Green Groovy Ice Pop Molds Blue Rocket Ice Pop Molds

World Cup 2010

Alfi Active Soccer isoBottle

The World Cup is a great sporting event that only comes once every four years. It's what every soccer fan looks forward to and with 64 games being played from June 11th to July 11th, there's no shortage of great matches to be seen. Here's some great products to help you celebrate World Cup fever: Lucks Soccer Edible Image Lucks Edible Soccer Dec-Ons

How To Keep Your Wine Fresh

The brand new Private Preserve Wine Preserver is a very unique bar tool. If you're the type of person that doesn't finish a bottle of wine in one night this is the perfect tool for you. The Wine Preserver is an easy way to keep your un-finished wine fresh for longer. Simply spray the Wine Preserver into your bottle and it will replace the air with a balanced mixture of nonflammable and tasteless carbon dioxide, nitrogen and argon gas. I know it sounds very scientific like a chemistry class lesson. So, a better way of describing how it works is that it slows the natural aging process of wine and spirits for days or even weeks. One can of the Private Preserve Wine Preserver can be used on up to 120 bottles of wine or spirits. Another great thing about this tool is that it does not contribute to ozone depletion because it does not contains CFCs (chlorofluorocarbon). The Wine Preserver also makes a great (less than $10) gift for any wine/spirit enthusiast. Shop the Private Preserve Wine Preserver HERE