Bambu Veneerware plates
What's to love: Pretty, single-use plates made of 100 percent bamboo.
What does it do: Don't want to do a big cleanup after guests, but don't want to use paper plates either? These plates are made from organically grown bamboo, which is a renewable resource. They are chemical and pesticide free and no bleaches or dyes were used in the manufacturing process. They also make bamboo eating utensils, which can be bought in sets of forks, knives and spoons. Veneerware can be composted after use. The plates come in a variety of sizes in packages of eight ($8) or 100 (prices start at $75.) More information at bambuhome.com.
NutriScale
What's to love: An innovative "Smart" Kitchen scale from the Arkansas company, Kitchen IQ.
What does it do: The NutriScale can be used as a regular kitchen scale when cooking or baking to weigh ingredients for recipes. Or, when used with the KitchenIQ Food App, keep track of calories, protein and other areas of nutrition with precise measurements of foods consumed. The scale can be switched from weight to volume mode and between ounces and grams. Numbers are displayed on the scale's LCD screen. Information is sent to a phone or tablet via Bluetooth where the user can set goals, keep a food diary and chart progress. The scale sells for $59.99. More information at kitcheniq.com.
HomeStyle on 11/26/2016