GearCulture

Constructed from heavy-duty cast iron, the Lodge Logic Rectangular Grill Press ($13) is designed to improve your stovetop and outdoor grill favorites. This pre-seasoned press is perfect for making grilled sandwiches, preventing bacon from curling, flattening out meat and pressing out unwanted fats. Its non-stick surface is easy to clean and the convenient spiral handle [...]

Making “Chicken on the Throne” or “Beer Can Chicken” has never been easier thanks to the Best of Barbecue Beer-Can Chicken Rack by Steven Raichlen ($30). This clever contraption features a unique stainless steel canister, which can be filled with wine, fruit juice or beer to produce a juicy and flavorful bird. The rack also [...]

A favorite with professional and hobby chefs, the Kyocera Kyotop Damascus Ceramic Chef’s Knife ($205) offers beauty with durability and functionality. The strength and density of the Kyotop’s ceramic blade allow it to be to be sharpened with diamond wheels, resulting in a razor-sharp edge that lasts up to ten times longer than standard steel [...]

The Liqua Pitcher ($170) is an excellent accent to kick any modern kitchen or bar decor up a notch. Its simple shape and design features an arcing chrome handle that secures a clear, mouth-blown glass pitcher.

The eco-friendly Ovopur Ceramic Water Filter by Aquaovo ($700) is an attractive, high-end, four-stage filtering system — activated carbon, KDF55, mocroporus bioceramics and quartz crystal — that purifies 2,000 liters per replaceable cartridge. This water filter is made of porcelain, glass and metal and holds up to three gallons of fresh water.

Whether you’re an avid tea drinker or just enjoy it on occasion, the Bodum YoYo Personal Tea Set ($30) will work in any setting. This set includes a double wall, heat-resistant glass and a stainless steel infuser that lets you brew loos-leaf tea right in the cup. Simply place the infuser in the cup, fill [...]

Say goodbye to tea bags and say hello to Copco Snap Open Tea Infuser ($10). Featuring silicone wings that pop open to support the stainless steel infuser, this cool device lets you brew loose-leaf tea right in the cup, mesh free.

In a move to provide kitchens better salt and pepper shakers, Masayuki Kurokawa designs the Balloon Shaker ($80/set of 2). These thin, yet durable, hand-blown balloon containers are perfect for spices, gourmet salts and all kinds of seasonings. Each balloon comes with a heavy-duty cork base to keep the contents fresher, longer.

Most times, heavy-duty cutting/chopping action in the kitchen calls for a heavy-duty tool. Enter the F. Dick Double-Edged Cleaver ($200). This ultimate cleaver features a dual sided blads crafted from high-quality, hand-forged stainless steel. Its full tang design is matched with riveted 7-inch handle for extra strength, perfect for those extra tough applications.

Replace your matching salt and pepper shaker on your counter or table with just one. The Bodum Twin ($40) features a powerful ceramic gear and a space saving design that serves both spices in one grinder. Simply rotate the non-slip silicone handle in one direction for salt and the other direction for pepper.