Fagor Portable Induction Cooktop What’s to love: Cooks 50 percent faster than gas or electric; uses 90 percent of energy produced versus 50 percent for conventional methods.
What’s it do: Induction recognizes the base of the cookware and heats only the diameter of the pot; the rest of the burner remains cool to touch. Heating, temperature adjustments are immediate. Spills don’t bake on; heat-resistant glass makes them easy to clean. Works only with induction-compatible cookware such as enameled iron and steel, stainless steel with magnetic bottom, cast iron. Six power levels from 190 degrees to 430 degrees. Uses 110 volts. Measures 14 inches by 12 inches by 2 3 / 4 inches, weighs 8 pounds. Digital timer, controls, automatic safety shut off, safety lock, other safety features built in. Price: $ 200; visit www. fagoramerica. com for list of retailers.
Faucet Fountain What’s to love: Kids can’t wait to use it. Grown-ups, too. What’s it do: Pops over a faucet to turn it into a drinking fountain and mouth rinser by holding the bottom flap closed. Doesn’t interfere with normal faucet use. No glasses to keep clean. Rust-proof. Comes in whale and dolphin shapes.
Price: $ 2. 99; view www. jokari. com
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