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Let's face it, Espresso makers don't tend to be the most subtle or easy store of the kitchen gadgets, so why bother trying to hide it away at all? Especially when it has sleek, black housing that looks this good.

Don't go out for anymore $11 coffee drinks. Stay at home and pull your own perfect espressos. This easy to use machines makes espresso, cappuccino, lattes and long crema coffees in just 60 seconds. The LED displays in seven languages and tells you brew strength from mild to normal to strong, the cup size you're brewing, and will even help you select a standard or robust aroma.    

"*  64 ounce removable water container with water filtration system    * 8 ounce bean container     * 8-step programming dial (Filter, Hardness, Aroma, Auto-Off, ML./OZ., Rinse, Stats, Language)     * 8-digit LED display     * Stainless steel ThermoBlock system (no purging): water and coffee never come in contact with aluminum     * Power: 1450 watts and 18-bar pump delivers hot crema-rich coffees     * LED display visible from all angles     * Seven languages available     * Illuminated chrome plated control dial     * Two step pre-infusion for maximum aroma     * Cup size selector from 1 ounce to 8 ounce (16 ounce for 2-cup button)     * Height adjustable dual coffee spouts     * Commercial grade, solid-steel conical burr grinder with 6 fineness settings     * Grinds from 5 to 15 grams of coffee for any coffee strength     * Three coffee strength settings (Mild, Normal, Strong) and two aroma settings (Standard, Robust)     * Separate ground coffee funnel     * Unlimited hot water and steam output, programmable     * Automatic cleaning cycles for all functions     * Patented water filtration system     * Made in Switzerland     * Measures 11 by 13-3/5 by 17 inches     * One-year limited warranty"

Check price and availability at Amazon.

If you've never tried a deep fried turkey what are you waiting for. Don't be afraid that it will be too much mess and work. It's really not that bad, and it tastes delicious! No more dried out, overcooked meat at Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter, just moist, scrumptious turkey.

You can have an entire turkey prepared in minutes, not hours, and the fryer comes with accessories for cooking other foods as well. There's a 10-quart fry pot for frying chicken or fish, plus a large steam/boil basket perfect for boiling seafood and vegetables. The fryer is made of commercial-grade aluminum and cast iron, and has legs designed for maximum stability. So give it a try...it'll be Thanksgiving before you know it...then Christmas after that...

"Other useful features include a 10-PSI regulator, a vented lid, as well as a 1-ounce trial seasoning injector and a 3.2-ounce seasoning sample. The pot measures approximately 18-1/2 inches tall by 14-1/2 inches wide with a 16 by 16 by 12-inch tall burner. A perfect addition to outdoor entertaining, the CSA-certified cooking system offers a fun and delicious new way to cook the Thanksgiving turkey or prepare food for any gathering."

Check price and availability at Amazon.

Condo and apartment dwellers rejoice, here's a grill that's perfect for your limited outdoor spaces. This portable propane gas grill by Weber measures 28.3 x 15.9 x 15.2 inches, weighs only 29 pounds, but offers you 189-square-inches of cooking area.    

The cooking area is heated by an 8,500-BTU stainless-steel burner, so this compact grill has lots of heat. There's push-button ignition and an adjustable burner valve with a high-quality regulator making it easy to control the heat. The unit's cooking grates are porcelain-enameled cast-iron, and there's even a drip pan for easy clean up.

"Other highlights include a flavorizer system integrated into the cooking grate, a removable catch pan, and a large weather-resistant lid handle. The grill operates on a standard 14.1- or 16.4-ounce propane cylinder. Propane does not come included, but Weber does enclose a Weber Q cookbook of recipes and inspiration. The grill measures 16 by 27 by 23-1/2 inches with the lid open and carries a five-year limited warranty." 

Check price and availability at Amazon.

Want to really impress your friends the next time you have them over to your place? This Giant Martini Glass Chiller is all it will take. Everything about this giant party prop oozes cool.

Think Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and James Bond. This Chiller gives off a 40's and 50's lounge vibe and is reminiscent of classic burlesque shows. But we don't recommend that your friends get in the glass. It measures 36" high and has a diameter of x 19".

"Giving new meaning to the term "holding one's liquor", this 36" tall Martini glass keeps up to four bottles of spirits and wine chilled and within easy reach. Skillfully crafted from high-quality 3/16" acrylic, it resembles fine crystal, but insulates better than glass or metal, so beverages stay cool longer with less condensation, and it won't shatter, dent or become tipsy, even when fully loaded."

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

These fabulous Dominico Wine Stoppers have been inspired by ancient Italian glass blowing techniques. They've been hand crafted with authentic metals and stainless steel bases.

The stoppers are sold in sets of 2, 4, 8, and 12 in assorted colors and shapes. They're a great way to add a bit of color to your dinner table. These stoppers would look great set on a window sill when not in use. 

Check price and availability at My Secret Pantry.

  Simply pass your hand in front of this soap dispenser, and an infrared sensor detects the proximity of your hands, dispensing the perfect amount of soap onto them.

You don't have to touch a pump or handle, so there's no chance of cross-contamination from foods like chicken. The dispenser has a built-in 20-second timer that illuminates the acrylic reservoir to remind you how long to wash your hands. The dispenser holds up to 14 oz. of your favorite soap, sanitizer, or lotion.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

This stylish purse wine tote is just the start of this fun tote and coaster set. The coasters slip onto the bottom of your drink like a little (and stylish) sandal. This means you can walk all over your fabulous home and not put any water marks on you fabulous furniture because your coaster will be strapped onto your drink.

The different styles will also make it easy to distinguish your glass from everyone else's. The set comes with 2 bright and stylish assorted Too Haute coasters and the purse tote in your choice of aqua or pink tote with matching coasters. This would make a great gift for a friends as well as for yourself.

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

This R2-D2 Peppermill is a wonderful kitchen accessory for anyone looking to spice up their kitchen or anyone who collects Star Wars memorabilia. (Or any one who like R2, and really, who doesn't.)

Just twist R2's head and out comes the pepper right onto your food. This peppermill is a licensed Star Wars collectible, and he stands 4.75" tall.

Check price and availability at ThinkGeek.

This chic gadget shakes or stirs your martini until it reaches the optimal drinking temperature of 34° F. Now you can have martinis at home that even James Bond will approve of.   

The stainless steel shaker moves up and down during the shake made, and gently rotates in stir mode. All the ingredients are perfectly combined in a mere 60 seconds.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

If wind could be changed to a liquid, this may just be what it would look like.

This tea set is made of lovely forest green Yxing clay, and the design is hard to describe, it's almost graceful, if a tea set can possess that quality.

Check price and availability at Tea Pot Mart.

Aren't these Christmas cookies wonderful? Everyone is sure to love these 3-D cookies.

The 12 cookie cutters make 6 shapes, including a Reindeer, Christmas Tree, Angel, Snowman, and Bells. The set comes with a storage box and a cookie recipe.

Check price and availability at Cooking.com

Just add cream, sugar, and ice, kick this ball around for about 20 minutes, and Bang! You've got a pint of homemade ice cream.

You just put ice and rock salt in one end, and ice cream ingredients in the other end. Then play Ball. Toss and kick it around for 20 minutes (No worries, it locks shut.) Great for parties, picnics, and camping trips. Available in a variety of colors.

Check Price and availability at StuffKidsLike.

If you've got the counter space, than you've got to get this toaster that's just for hot dogs! The Hot Dog Toaster toasts two hot dogs and two buns at once. It has an adjustable timing knob, so that you can decide how your dogs get cooked.

When your hot dogs are done, they pop up just like toast. It's an easy way to get a fast snack, and a great way for kids to make their own hot dogs.

Check price and availability at Chefs Corner.

Yeats, Wilde, Thomas, and Fields. These are men that we regard as brilliant writers.  But perhaps we should not be too quick to forget that they were also prolific drinkers.

So have a drink in the company of W.B. Yeats, Oscar Wilde, Dylan Thomas and W.C. Fields. You too can wax poetic as you toss a few back.

Check price and availability at Museum Store Company.

You know you're a Goddess, why not advertise that fact?

This pretty purple mug will let everyone know just who you are.

Check price and availability at Sleepyheads.

Like many other smoothie makers, this one has a 40-ounce container, ice crushing blades, a 350-watt motor, and an integrated child safety switch.

So what sets this smoothie maker apart? It brings the magic of Disney into the kitchen, blending functionality with nostalgic charm.

Check price and availability at Giving Gallery.

This drink chiller can chill beverages 90 times faster than a refrigerator, and 40 times faster than a freezer. It can cool a bottle of white wine to the low 50s F in less than four minutes.

Great for unexpected company, or when your pressed for time when entertaining. The chiller stops automatically when your drink reaches the right temperature.

Where to Buy: Hammacher Schlemmer

This gorgeous Twist Cocktail Shaker is made of thermal-retentive metal that has three times the cold retention of regular metals. This means that you can put it in the freezer 30 minutes before you plan on serving your cocktails, then pour chilled drinks without having to use ice which dilutes the flavor of your favorite drinks.

The unique shape of the shaker is a teardrop helix. It can hold 500 ml, and has an integrated strainer and rubber ring that seals the lid. Sorry folks, it's got to be hand washed.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

Each set of these Egg Coddlers includes 2 white porcelain pots with stainless steel lids. In case anyone out there is asking the question, "But what's and Egg Coddler?" Don't fear, we've got some background info.

An Egg Coddler is a porcelain or pottery cup with a lid that is used to prepare a dish called, appropriately enough, coddled eggs. They're a lot like poached eggs, except that the egg is cooked inside the coddler. The egg(s) are broken into the buttered coddler, you can add seasonings if you like, and the you close the coddler and partially immerse it in boiling water for a few minutes. When your egg is cooked to the desired firmness, you remove the coddler and breakfast is served. Great as a gift for the kitchen, and depending on the age and maker of the coddler, they can be very collectible.

Check price and availability at Cybercucina.

If you like to entertain, or if you just like your drinks very, very cold, then try these shot glasses made entirely from ice. Just fill the silicone mold with water or juice, and once they're frozen you're on your way.

All your friends will think you are exceedingly clever; you don't even have to tell them you have a mold, just keep them guessing how you did it. The only problem we can see is cold or sticky hands, but still great as a novelty.

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

The Latin Quarter (a club owned by Barbara Walter's father, Lou) introduced the Caipirinha to New York in the 1950's. Now the Caipirinha, pronounced KIE-PUR-REEN-YAH, is served all over.

The Caipirinha comes from Brazil, and is made with Cachaça (a Brazilian distilled alcohol), sugar, and limes, served over ice. To make the perfect Caipirinha  you have to properly measure Caipirinha with a jigger, crush the lime in a glass with a wooden muddler, and don't forget the straws! This Caipirinha Cocktail Set provide you with the tools and supplies you need to do all this, along with Latin-inspired recipes. Perfect for the amateur bartender or cocktail aficionado.

Where to Buy: The New York First Company 

At first we were thinking, okay, now why on earth would you buy something like the Eggstractor, that will peel your hard-boiled eggs for you?

That was before we decided to make this ultra-delicious potato salad recipe for a potluck thing we went to last week. This recipe is definitely politically incorrect, because we're sure it's definitely chock-full of fatty nongoodness and other stuff that's not great for you - which kind of explains why it was just about the most popular dish there.

Anyway, as we were peeling the last of the gazillion or so eggs that were required, we realized the Eggstractor definitely would have come in handy. And guess what? Potluck party season is coming soon.

Check price and availability at Wonderbuys.

We don't know about you, but we have a rather large collection of magnets on our fridge door. First we started out just sticking on all those magnetic ads that come with junk mail, but soon we graduated to buying cute magnets whenever we saw one we liked.

And this one - the Frog Prince - Kiss Me! Magnet set - oh, this one we like, we like! It's pewter, and both frog and kiss me are a nice size: frog is 3.25"T x 2"W and Kiss Me! is 1"T x 1.5"W.

"Handcrafted from fine pewter, this generously sized magnet set is perfect for your fridge or other metal surface. A bit of whimsy with 'Prince' written on the necklace around the frog magnet, and the fly buzzing on the 'Kiss Me!' sign."

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This is rather cool - a real vending machine for your home. Too bad it only holds ten drinks, though. We're thinking it would be a good thing to row out at the next party, get some of our expenses covered. It uses fake coins, but hey, we can sell the coins at highly inflated rates.

Now you can also have your own vending machine at home, for the times you feel dissatisfied with the ones in the street. This "Mini Vending Machine MSO-016" is designed for home use and works with special (fake) coins, keeping up to 10 cans. The lights of the buttons indicate if the drink is available or not, just like the real vending machines.

One thing, though - who do you get mad at when it's empty, or it eats up your coin and won't spit out a drink. Or when it says there's something there, and then you find out it's sold out?

From Odd Things From Japan (via Fosfor gadgets)