R2-D2 Peppermill

If you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan, why not add some spice to your kitchen with the R2-D2 Peppermill - the pepper grinder that looks like R2-D2?

Simply twist R2-D2’s head and - voila! - instantly ground pepper. It makes a great gift for a friend who is just as geek-crazy over Star Wars as you are, and is also bound to inspire a fair amount of conversation around the dinner table. All the Wookies on Tatooine are using it, what’s your reason not to?

This cute little gadget stands at a height of about 12cm and retails at about R145.

Cirrus Ice Ball Press

Many of us love a glass of painstakingly aged scotch, but you know you’re doing it wrong when you hectically dilute it with plain old ice cubes that melt too quickly. Luckily help is at hand.

The Cirrus Ice Ball Press chills your drink in the most delicate way possible. “How?” you may ask. Well, by using its single, oversized spherical-shaped ice ball it minimises surface area and therefore the water that makes its way into your drink. A sphere has the least surface area of any solid, which means slower dilution, and a single large sphere works best as it melts slower.

To create your own ice balls with the Cirrus Ice Ball Press simply set a chunk of ice between the two halves, place the top half on the guide rails and let gravity work its magic. In no time at all you’ll have a perfect 70mm ice ball with which to enjoy your drink.

The Cirrus Ice Ball Press retails at R6000.

Handpresso Wild Instant Expresso Maker

We know how important coffee is, and we know how important it is to be able to grab a coffee on the go. Well, this little gadget will make satisfying your craving a lot easier.

The Handpresso Wild Instant Espresso Maker is a lightweight, portable espresso maker that is compatible with all E.S.E pods, which are readily available in the coffee section of all major stores and coffee shops. So whether you're in the bush or half way up the Sani Pass and in need of a shot, this doohickey allows you to easily brew up the perfect espresso in minutes. Simply pump up the handle to 16 bar (a gauge ensures you hit the perfect pressure every time), add water from your thermos to the mini reservoir, slip in a coffee pod and fire off your espresso. Voila!

The Handpresso Wild retails at R1600.


Voodoo Knife Block

If you’re a truly modern man then you can probably be found in the kitchen on most nights, right? If you proudly answered a “Hell Yeah” to these questions then this gadget is for you.

The Voodoo Knife Block set is a cut above other knife blocks mainly because it stands out in terms of originality and design. Crafted in rich red, black or chrome-coloured ABS plastic, the stylish set has five strategically positioned slots in the Voodoo “doll” which house the five knives.

Apart from its quirkiness, the sturdy Voodoo Knife Block set is a brilliant addition to any kitchen, thanks to the good quality knives that accompany it. Made from Molybdenum and Vanadium stainless steel, they’re considered sharper, more durable and rust-resistant than standard stainless steel knives.

This funky gadget will definitely bring out the Jamie Oliver in you so go get it… Chop, chop! Retails at about R950.