Is anyone else obsessed with the Olympics like me!? Regardless, if you are or aren't, I hope you appreciate our fun attempt at choosing some Olympic Champions this week to honor the games!
First and foremost, choosing the champions of the Kitchen Olympics in our little kitchen shop is a tough business! We always strive to select well curated items to stock our shelves, so when pressed to pick champions, it was lively debate! So, with that said, here are some current favorites that are sure to grace the podium!
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**GOLD**
Fagor LUX Pressure Cookers receives top billing because of it incredible capabilities from pressure cooking, braising, yogurt making & so much more!
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**SILVER**
Frieling's Air Fryer is the newest and hottest food trend going! Frying healthy is cinch with no hot oil needed! No joke, you will be addicted to frying this way!
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**BRONZE**
KitchenAid Mini Artisan Stand Mixer is always a standby staple of any home!
It's 25% lighter and 20% smaller than the classic.
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**GOLD**
Bee's Wrap has taken the gold for it's incredible innovation in food storage. We also love the mission and story behind this great product. It is made of organic cotton and Bees wax. Store food in a sustainable way!
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**SILVER**
Tried and true Good Grips Produce Keepers will truly keep those greens lasting longer. Be honest, don't we all have greens that go bad from time to time? Comes in 3 sizes to suit your needs!
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**SILVER**
New to shelves and sure to be a hit. The Rinse and Store Berry Colander from Tovolo has made berry cleaning and storage an all in one package. It is perfectly vented to allow optimal cleaning and berry freshness.
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**GOLD*
Mother's Shrub gets the gold because we simply can't get enough of it! It is great in cooking, cocktails and sipping each morning! New to the store and VA made!
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**SILVER**
AR's Hot Southern Honey gets the silver because it is the perfect blend of honey sweetness. Stop by any store and sample! It is not overwhelming hot or sweet! New to the store and VA made!
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**BRONZE**
Mississippi Cheese Straws gets the bronze. It is a southern classic and completely addicting. True story. Made in Mississippi by one of the sweetest ladies you could ever meet!
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**GOLD**
Always hard (or impossible) to top, Le Creuset anything takes the gold. From dutch ovens to french presses, Le Creuset has been curating kitchen beauties for decades.
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*SILVER**
All Clad cookware is brilliant! Stainless Steel perfection makes browning, sauteing, braising (you name it) a breeze!
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**BRONZE**
Given bronze solely on it's newness to the shelves. The Black Cube by Frieling is AWESOME! It's waffle weave pattern makes for exceptional browning, all while being completely non stick. Safe for metal utensils and the oven.
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**GOLD**
Dreamfarm ANYTHING gets top billing! This Supoon comes in large and mini size and is awesome at scraping, scoping, and measuring. It has a clever handle that allows it to sit up off the counter too!
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**SILVER**
Surprising choice, but we like simplicity and effectiveness
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Cook's Illustrated continues to rank this as the #1 peeler! Made in Switzerland. Assorted colors available: red, blue, white, or green
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**BRONZE**
Designed by a world-renowned shucker, the Swissmar Shucker Paddy oyster knife features an ergo-dynamic, dual axis pistol grip which makes it easier to pop oysters open with less pressure than traditional oyster knives.
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**GOLD**
Always the favored pick! This handy kitchen tool is perfect for garlic, ginger, shallots, peppers, and more! Simply put your garlic inside, twist back and forth, and remove your perfectly minced garlic in seconds without wasting any in the process.
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**SILVER**
Improved Kale/Herb Stripper!! It has shears to trim or chop greens & herbs. Strip kale, collards and herbs from their stems in no time. This Old House Feb 2018: "One of our all-time favorite tools got a makeover. Now it not only strips leaves from herbs and bulky greens but also features stainless-steel shears to snip fresh plants from your garden."
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**BRONZE**
Sneaking it's way into Bronze is the Microplane Veggie Wedgie!
Makes 6 perfectly wedged pieces. No need for a knife or cutting board! Great for making veggie spears. Easy to operate. Place the food in the chute and press out.
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**GOLD*
We LOVE NordicWare Bundt Pans! USA made to boot! It makes any ordinary cake come to life! We have several varieties and always more on the way! The spring collection deserves the gold again next year!
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**SILVER*
Le Creuset AGAIN! We love it! This beautiful stoneware collection offers a fresh, modern take on classic design with this set of four baking dishes. This collection of dishes is ideal for both baking and serving. AND...it's on sale!
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**BRONZE**
Inventive measuring tool that is BPA free and dishwasher safe! The LevUp allows you to just scoop, squeeze and scrape!
Dreamfarm strikes again!
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**GOLD**
Socks for everything and everyone! Socks that make you laugh, make you think and keep the tootsies warm. They get the gold for many reasons!
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**SILVER**
We love all things linens, but this new kiddo flamingo apron is too much! It is sure to make your little one happy in the kitchen!
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**BRONZE*
On the podium for cuteness overload!
If there's one trick this little guy can do, it's keeping your bottle fresh for the next round. So keep yourself out of the dog house and let this cutie keep your best wines on a short leash.
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