Waffle Tongs?

Norpro Waffle Tongs

Now I appreciate me some waffle tongs as much as the next guy, but I’m not sure they justify a ten dollar price tag. Now granted, I’m sure these Norpro Waffle Tongs work better than say, a sledgehammer, would for lifting waffles out of the waffle iron, but chances are there is another gadget or tool hanging about the kitchen that will do the job just as well.

But then again, might as well one pick up just in case — perhaps if its waffle-picking up duties are over exaggerated, it could be used as a hair clip instead!

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Nathan’s Famous Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster

Nostalgia Electrics Nathan's Famous Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster

There is only one way to host a hot dog eating contest. That would be with hot dogs from Nathan’s Famous. Could there be anything more American? (Well, perhaps except for Black Friday and Cyber Monday) But if the trip to Coney on July 4th is out of the way, there is a solution.

Nostalgia Electrics Nathan’s Famous Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster looks to bring all the excitement of a hot dog eating contest into the home — just as long as you make two at a time. Which is probably for the best as we all know too much of a good thing can be, well, too much.

***Update 10/22/24: Looks like Nathan’s went back to Coney as the product is no longer available. An Oscar Mayer hot dog toaster has popped up though!


Oscar Mayer 2 Slot Hot Dog and Bun Toaster with Mini Tongs, Hot Dog Toaster Works with Chicken, Turkey, Veggie Links, Sausages and Brats, Yellow -- Nostalgia

Hoot! Hoot! Tag Nesting Owl Measuring Cups

Tag Nesting Owl Measuring Cups With Lid

Owls are so wise. What other animals know how to measure ingredients? (Well, besides these similarly-styled Nesting Pig Measuring Cups.) With the Tag Nesting Owl Measuring Cups With Lid there’s no need to look around the kitchen for a helper — just ask the owls!

The set of five measuring cups nest inside each other for storage and are made of hand-painted earthenware complete with embossed detail. A word to the wise (harhar): That big guy in the back is a cookie jar, sold separately.

Check ’em out:

Tag Owl Cookie Jar

Tag Owl-Shaped Appetizer Plate (Set of 4)