GearCulture

Forget using both hands to season your meat with fresh peppercorn and salt. Grillslinger's Salt & Pepper Mills ($20) feature a dashing design with convenient one-handed operation. Simply fill the grinders with salt and pepper and operate with the thumb button.

Harder, yet more flexible than than traditional steel, the Shun Classic Nakiri Knife ($125) works great for slicing and dicing. The 6.5-inch blade features a VG-10 core, clad with 16 layers of SUS410 high-carbon stainless steel to produce a rust-free, detailed surface. The Nikiri knife is finished with a D-shaped, ebony-colored PakkaWood handle to ensure a firm and secure grip.

Give your meat, fish and vegetables a burst of flavor with a press of a button. The Prepara Oil Mister ($19) is built with a clog free filter that perfoms well with olive oils infused with herbs, cheese, garlic, spices and more. simply fill the mister with your favorite EVOO and ingredient, then spray away.

No time for a workout? No problem. The Knife and Fork Lift ($20) allows you to burn extra calories while stuffing your face. Each utensil is built with a dumbbell-shaped handle and weighs 1.5 pounds. [thanks Conz]

No more undercooked or overcooked filet, sirloin, t-bone or rib eye. However you prefer your steak prepared, the Reusable Steak Thermometer from Sur La Table ($16/set of 4) is a safe way to ensure that your meat is properly cooked. Just push the reusable thermometer inside the meat and watch the gauge to determine your desired degree or doneness.

The OXO Good Grips Pizza Wheel ($12) features a clear plastic wheel that won't damage your non-stick pizza pan. The smooth 4-inch wheel is designed with a sharp, tapered edge to cleanly slice through all pizza types including thick crust pizza. The Good Grips Pizza Wheel's ergonomic, soft-grip handle comes with finger ridges and guard for safe and slip-free handling.

Caffeine junkies have another gadget to cheer about. The Stelton Simply Espresso ($TBA) produces quality espresso rivaling traditional machines in a compact and portable design. Just add water and an espresso pack and the battery-powered machine will brew a shot of espresso with a simple push of a button.

Add a pinch of retro styling to your dining experience with the Rubik's Cube Salt & Pepper Mills ($15). These simple twist salt and pepper dispensers are built with a high-quality ceramic grinding mill made to look like the iconic twisting puzzle cubes. The action of grinding the granulated condiments has the same feel and sound as the classic Rubik's cube puzzle.

Designed for touch-free operation, Simplehuman's Sensor Soap Pump ($40) helps prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. Simply place your hand or sponge under the sensor to automatically dispense soap. The Sensor Soap Pump comes with 4-setting volume dial, optional built-in timer and a clear liquid chamber.

Stop damaging your non-stick pizza pan and trays with Mario Batali's Non-Stick Pizza Wheel ($13). Its 4-inch, persimmon, polycarbonate wheel with tapered edge is design to slice cleanly through thin or thick crust pizza like a metal blade without scratching your pan. The solid construction and soft grip handle makes the pizza wheel even easier and safer to use, alleviating cutting stress on the hands.