New Products at the 2008 International Home + Housewares Show ...

cotton towels and are also quick drying. They are fresh smelling and hygienically ideal for kitchen environments
because they contain “bamboo kun” an agent that prevents bacteria from cultivating, killing 75% of the bacteria growth.
The towels come in two sizes, 12”x12” and 16”x24,” and they are available in a striped pattern or in a variety of colors,
red, orange, green, aqua, natural, choc, gray.
MUkitchen Textiles
A line of environmentally friendly MU products including towels, aprons, oven mitts, and potholders. The MUtowel is
an ultra soft, super absorbent towel that can hold 7x its weight in liquid. It dries 10x faster than cotton eliminating much
of the bacterial growth found in slow drying towels and keeping it smelling fresher. It is non-abrasive and ultra strong,
working great on any surface and holding up to hundres of washes. This lint free towel is excellent for drying, dusting,
or general cleaning. The MUapron is 100% pre-washed cotton herringbone woven. It features two large chef’s pockets
and a ring at the neck for easy adjustment. Extra-long ties provide for additional comfort. The MUmitt and
MUpotholders have an outershell of 100% pre-washed cotton herringbone woven. The interior is lined with super-soft
thick terry cloth and an attached loop makes hanging easy.
OXO – Helen of Troy S1200
Dine + Design Expo
OXO GOOD GRIPS 2-in-1 Bag Holder
Plastic shopping bags are easier to store and find with the OXO GOOD GRIPS 2-in-1 Bag Holder. Simply tuck excess
bags into the top opening and pull out your desired bag from one of the two wide dispensing openings in the front. The
self-adjusting divider creates two compartments for separating bags according to use, from bags used for bathroom trash
to those for picking up after dogs. The divider can easily be moved aside if two compartments are not needed. The bag
holder mounts easily inside cabinet doors or on pantry walls, or it can stand upright in a cabinet or on the countertop. It
holds up to 50 bags.
Cookie Spatula
Here’s a cooking utensil that combines the strength of stainless steel with the advantages of silicone. The silicone outer
layer, which is heat resistant to 600 o F and safe for nonstick cookware, is bonded to a flexible stainless steel core for
added stability. The spatula’s thin, flexible edge glides easily beneath all food and is the perfect size for getting between
cookies on a crowded baking sheet or removing one brownie at a time from the pan. The rounded corner is great for
getting sticky cookie dough out of the spoon and the angled handle keeps you hand away from fragile foods and hot
dishes. It has a soft, comfortable, non-slip grip and is the perfect companion to nonstick cookware and bakeware.
OXO GOOD Grips Bamboo Cutting Boards
Chop, dice, mince and carve on these cutting boards which feature soft, tapered handles for easy lifting and carrying and
non-slip edges that keep the board securely in place during use. Two sizes (8”x12” and 12” x 16”) meet cooking tasks
from every day to larger ones. A juice groove on one side retains liquids; use the grooved side for meats and the solid
side for vegetables to prevent cross contamination. Bamboo is a renewable resource, making this board an
environmentally sound choice. Food-grade laminates in the board ensure food safety.
OXO GOOD GRIPS Digital Instant Read Thermometer
With this thermometer, cooking meats to perfection is as easy as pressing a button. Simply turn the thermometer on and
insert the probe into cooked meat. The probe has a thin tip to quickly read temperatures and the display has large
numbers for easy readability. Chef-recommended internal temperatures are provided on the storage sleeve, which also
has a window that highlights selected temperatures for easy readability. A button on the back of the thermometer
switches temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius. The thermometer has a temperature range from -40° to 302°F (-40° to
150°C), and a battery is included.
OXO GOOD GRIPS Oil Stopper/Pourer
Here is drip-free pouring in one stopper. Use the Stopper/Pourer to drizzle oil onto your favorite dish or pour oil into a
salad. Push the soft, comfortable lever down and the bottle is sealed for storage. Life the lever up and the seal is opened
for drip-free pouring. Flexible ribs make the Stopper/Pourer easy to insert and remove from bottles. This sleek, brushed
stainless steel Stopper/Pourer combination accommodates most size bottles and is dishwasher safe.
OXO GOOD GRIPS Batter Bowl
Measure, add, mix and pour ingredients for pancakes, muffins, cakes and more in the OXO GOOD GRIPS Batter Bowl.
Bright red, permanent measurement markings on the inside of the bowl are easy to read, even with thick batters. A soft,
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