Kiki reviews Pillivuyt culinary dinnerware and bakeware.

In their September/October 2011 issue, Cook’s Illustrated magazine tested nine cutting boards on user friendliness, wear on a chef’s knife, ease of cleanup, and durability. Top rated and the only board to be “highly recommended” was the Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Board Model #107. The board received three-star results in all categories. Testers’ comments:

“Roomy, knife-friendly, and exceptionally durable, this teak slab is worth every penny. It resisted warping and cracking, showed only minor scatches, never seemed “thirsty”, and despite its heft, was easy to lift and clean thanks to handholds on each end.”

Proteak cutting boards are constructed from organically grown teak harvested from FSC-certified plantations in Mexico. Using young teak trees harvested to make room for other trees to grow to maturity, the wood features a greater proportion of lighter sapwood to produce beautifully contrasting coloring. With its dense grain, teak is an ideal material for cutting boards.

The Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Board Model #107 is available at 125West.com at for $84.95.

The Espressione 3-in-1 Coffee System is an all-in-one machine that can brew coffee and espresso simultaneously. Multiple programmable functions adjust the cup size while providing various timers for added convenience. This contemporary coffee center features a top removable cone-shaped basket for easy cleaning, and pause-and-serve button which allows users to pour coffee during  brewing cycle. A swing out steam nozzle also makes thick frothed milk for cappuccino, latte, mochas, and other special drinks. Adaptable for use with traditional ground coffee or E.S.E. espresso coffee pods. One machine for all your favorite coffee drinks! Terrific Value! Priced at only $199 with free shipping, the Espressione 3-in-1 Coffee System is this year’s product sensation.

Introducing the Enviromate Flex EF700 commercial multi-function cleaning machine made by Reliable in Italy. This powerful unit operates as a steam cleaner, steam extractor, or dry/wet vac at the flip of a switch. The stainless steel boiler operates up to 6-bar pressure that creates superheated steam up to 329°F, much hotter than any household steam cleaner, which will dissolve dirt and grime, deodorize, and sanitize all surfaces encountered in commercial cleaning situations. The steam extractor saves valuable time by eliminating the need to wipe up steam residue after steaming surfaces. The CSS (Continuous Steam System) feature allows the operator to refill the unit’s 7-liter tank without stopping. For additional cleaning power, there also is an onboard 5-liter detergent tank. The machine is mobile thanks to its built-in trolley design with convenient heavy-duty bins for toting supplies and accessories.  The Enviromate Flex EF700 will be available in the USA in early December 2011. Find out more about the Enviromate Flex EF700 cleaning machine!

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Meseta espresso capsules are self-contained single servings of coffee that are inserted into the Espressione Meseta Concerto espresso machine. No grinding, dosing, or tamped is necessary! Simply place a capsule in the machine, pull the lever, and extraction begins. Within seconds, you have a thick, creamy espresso shot thanks to the powerful 20-bar pressure brewing process.

Four varieties of Meseta capsules are available:

After pulling a shot, simply dispose of the capsule, which is fully biodegradable. No portafilter or dump box to clean! At about 45 cents per shot, Meseta capsules are much less expensive than espresso capsules by Nespresso and Lavazza.

The Meseta capsules and the Espressione Mesetta capsule espresso machine will be available this October.

Espressione Squissita Plus Espresso Machine