Gizmos for Cooks

Adding freshly ground pepper to a recipe can be one of the more precarious parts of cooking.  When you’re preparing a dark sauce, how do you know if you put too much or too little in?  It can become a real challenge.  The Sharper Image has your answer with the Lighted Pepper Mill. As you press the button to grind your favorite peppercorns, a high-intensity light illuminates the pot below, allowing you to see every fleck of pepper that’s gone into the dish.  And a new design with ceramic gears lets you use the mill for salt as well without worrying about it caking on the gadget.  It’s a great gift for cooks of all levels.

Price: $29.95 from The Sharper Image