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There are many things in life that I find inspiring or fun to do, and cooking is one of them.

I am often drawn to the kitchen to create a new and exciting recipes.  I am a self-proclaimed foody and love to eat delicious cuisine, so why not make it myself.

Kitchen appliances and gadgets are another place to find intriguing designs.

 Some are novelty designs.  The design enhances the look of the gadget, but doesn't necessarily improve the function of the product.  Maybe you want a sassy red stilleto to hold your mixing spoon, or flip a burger with a rock and roll edge.  Maybe you can't decide if your food is naughty or nice. 

Most of the gadgets that I find base their design concept on the obstacle of saving space.  Many people don't have gourmet kitchens with ample storage space for every cooking utensil and widget they could use or want.  So nesting bowls and utensils are born, and the creation of colasping measuring cups are actualized.

Other forms are shaped with a specific function in mind.  Something that is used for one thing.  Sometimes it enhances the function, or just adds an artistic, contemporary look.

This contraption above is a citrus squeezer designed to direct the juice into the glass below.

Then every so often a thingamajig comes along where the form, although crazy looking, improves the function and is made for more than one item.  Take for instance the "FoodPod" created by Fusionbrands. It reminds me of an alien life form, or the blob from the old movie "The Blob," but the idea is simple and innovative.

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