Timer

The graphic is an interesting take on the count-down timer but I think that the controls are too fussy and in the wrong place for a cook. The crisp edges are also simple and contemporary but the cracks look like they would be hard to clean.

Staub

I saw on of these over vacation and the finish is exceptionally durable/high quality.

rockhouse

new favorite

I think that Cod is my new favorite book, although the Eco Design book I am reading now is also really interesting (thanks Karla). Mark Kurlansky's fact-after-fact-after-fact textbook style of writing is so enjoyable to read and he has a way of compressing long timelines to show connections that I do not get from other writers. I also like the recipes and I think that I am going to make one of the 300 year old fish recipes next time we go camping. I am sure that the boys will love it. I just saw that he has a new book out about Oysters.

rockhouse

kidrobot

www.kidrobot.com

Zyliss

These guys do a lot of things really well. But most impressive is how they maintain a clean simple brand look across all their products. Everything from material selection to their badge works toward a simple, clean but still visually compelling aesthetic. Functionally, they also perform really well. The only thing they need to work on is getting dissimilar materials to match. I just bought the green version of this opener and some of the parts are a little off in their coloration.