Sizzling Summer Suggestions from Chef'sChoice^®

Summer's here and Chef'sChoice has great products to help keep you cool as the temperature rises. From preparing the main course for grilling or slicing leftovers for super sandwiches to making scrumptious breakfast waffles and homemade ice cream cones, we're here to help make your summer sizzle. Here are a few of our favorites:

Treat yourself to the best sharpeners on the home gourmet market that will help you prepare meat, fish or fowl for outdoor grilling like a pro! The Model 130 Professional Sharpening Station^® presents all your sharpening options in one compact appliance. The economical Model 270 Hybrid^® sharpener combines electric and manual sharpening options and the Manual Model 4643 offers our new CrissCross^™ technology. All models have 100% diamond abrasives and angle control for lightening fast, easy to use, long lasting, fool-proof sharpening. Wait till you see what these sharpeners do for your steak knives. The edges will be so sharp; you'll be cutting through that sizzling, perfectly grilled steak like a pro!

Make last night's main course today's lunch with help from our two sensational slicers. The top of the line Model 645 and our budget friendly Model 615 electric food slicers will turn that leftover roast or steak into cold cuts in minutes, effortlessly. These machines are so good you can even slice the rest of the sandwich fixin's too… like cheese, tomatoes, onions…including the bread! How about waffles as a bread alternative for your sandwich? Our Model 852 waffle maker puts a scrumptious twist on the traditional crowd pleaser. In less than 2 minutes you can have 2 sandwich sized, crispy waffles just screaming for those cold cuts!

And when it comes to summer entertaining, either one of these slicers is the only "assistant" you'll need. Party platters are simple and fun to make and, because all parts that come into contact with food are washable, clean-up is a breeze. So put a sizzle in summer dining… one slice at a time!

Waffle cone products from Chef'sChoice^® make one of your favorite summer pastimes, eating ice cream, even more pleasurable. They're the perfect hot weather gifts for you or just about anybody. From kids to grown-ups, making delicious, fresh homemade cones is now easy and offers all sorts of possibilities for that lazy day or festive occasion… like "make your own dessert" parties and "I scream for ice cream" birthdays, to name a few.

Nothing enhances the taste of ice cream more than the aroma and flavor of a delicious homemade waffle cone or bowl. Here's a tip: serve your waffle cones or bowls warm. The luscious aroma combined with the softening ice cream creates an unbeatable chewy, crunchy taste sensation.

So, why not give in to your love of ice cream and celebrate National Ice Cream Month with homemade waffle cones, bowls or waffle cone cookies from Chef'sChoice^®. They'll make your ice cream taste better!

Start off your lazy summer days with a breakfast of scrumptious Five-of-Hearts or Belgian Waffles topped with fresh fruit of the season, baked in the Chef’sChoice WafflePro^® Taste/Texture Select^® M840 or M840B. In 2 minutes or less, you can serve family and friends a homemade treat… crispy on the outside with a soft, oven fresh, moist interior or a slower baked version with a uniform texture throughout. The Quad^® Baking System, instant temperature recovery and the Taste/Texture Select^® feature gives you a truly customized waffle. Because it’s so advanced, this waffle maker is really fun to use. So start your own "sizzle" breakfast club this summer. Who knows… dad or the kids just might want to join! If eggs are your perfect breakfast, our Model 810 Gourmet Egg Cooker serves ’em up any way you like – soft, medium or hard - all in one batch.

Take the heat down a notch this summer with a delicious glass of ice tea or coffee made to perfection with one of our state of the art kettles. All of them heat water faster than a microwave or electric stove. All are cordless for easy pouring and all have encased heating elements. The amazing Model 688 Cordless Electric Smart Kettle^® will heat water to the precise temperature you want so you can get the most out of your favorite type of brew. It will keep water at your ideal temperature for up to 45 minutes and remembers the temperature for the next time. Our Model 673 is perfect for those of you who prefer heating a smaller amount of water. The acclaimed Model 695, Electric French Press- Plus^® brews tea or coffee to perfection at the perfect temperature. So whether you're taking a break to energize yourself for your next project or are just in the mood to relax, do it the smart and easy way… with a big glass of your favorite ice tea or coffee, made just the way you like it!

Summer's always full of projects and nothing can slow you down like dull scissors, knife blades or tools. Chef'sChoice^® manual scissors and knife sharpeners will ensure your "tools" are razor sharp so you can concentrate on your creativity. Incorporating 100% diamond abrasives and precision angle control, these products are fool-proof, quick and easy to use. And they're small enough to fit neatly into any kitchen drawer, craft or garden supplies basket or tool box. Put the "sizzle" back into summer projects with products that help you stay sharp!