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By JEFF HOUCK

jhouck@tampatrib.com

Published: March 22, 2009

SILI TONGS

You know how it is. Your toaster decides to take your slices hostage and you stand there wondering whether your utensil surgical skills are good enough to both pluck the bread from the slots and steer clear of electrocution. If only you had a set of Sili Gourmet Stand-Up Toaster Tongs. Not only do they let you play Operation without running a stream of 120 voltage through your body, the tongs also stand on end. Which, we're told by reliable sources familiar with the tongs, is convenient for storage. Also for use with other food, but toast rescue appears to be the primary purpose. The 12-inch tongs cost $15. Available starting at the end of the month from William Bounds at www

.wmboundsltd.com.

POUR HOUSE (DRESSING)

Homemade dressings are always tastier - and less expensive - than store-bought. This dishwasher-safe Vase Whisk by Kuhn Rikon is designed to do it all from the same container: measure, mix and pour. A stainless steel whisking ball rotates when you shake the container, mixing and emulsifying ingredients in seconds. Oil and vinegar are properly combined for optimal flavor and texture. Plus, a large spout lets you easily pour liquids that contain herbs and other chopped ingredients. Cost: $20. Available at www.factorydirect

2you.com and (866) 233-6587.

Jeff Houck

STYLE FOR SEDER

ModernTribe.com says its mission is to make Jewish items and Judaica accessible and appealing to younger Jews. Toward that goal, it offers stylish and modern versions of traditional religious housewares and items. This clever seder plate, designed by Orna Cohen-Boteach, has imprints of the Passover seder food right on it. There is a place for the lamb bone, bitter herb, horseradish, choroset, egg and green vegetable. Made in Israel, the 13-inch round plate sells for $189.

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