Everything but the Kitchen Sink - information on kitchen and household products, including a Kitchen Plus Grain Mill, a Bemis cutting board, a Moen water filtering system, and other items - Brief Article

Vegetarian Times, Nov, 1999 by Andrea Mather

Daily Grind

Make your homemade baked goods even healthier by grinding your own fresh flour from beans and grains (including rice) with Regal's easy-to-use Kitchen Plus Grain Mill ($69/9 in. x 8 in.). More than 25 settings let you say goodbye to pre-ground, bleached and chemically treated flours. To order, call Harmony Catalog Company at (800) 482-3608.

The Cutting Edge

Finally, a wooden cutting board that can be cleaned in the dishwasher without peeling and splitting ($10.99/15 in. x 9 in.). Bemis' boards are made from maple veneer and composite wood. For info: (800) 547-3888.

Water Works

Would you like filtered water without the hassle of water coolers? Moen's new PureTouch filtering faucet system ($465) offers a convenient way to reduce water impurities and improve taste. To wash dishes, pans or even the sink, simply turn on the faucet. For drinking or cooking filtered water, just press a button. Added bonus: spray head with three pressure settings. For info: (800) 289-6636; www.moen.com.

Don't Tell Madge

Get rid of dishpan hands with Homegrown's Protective Hand Creme ($20.25/2 oz.), a rich moisturizer that's handmade with raw organic materials and free of synthetic fragrances and chemical preservatives. To order: (404) 237-7712.

Millers and Shakers

This colorful Pep Art wood pepper mill ($65/8 1/2 in.) and salt shaker ($40/4 in.), designed by artist Robert Wilhelm, puts the pep back in pepper. The mill boasts a highly durable ceramic grinder. For info: (800) 473-0504.

Batter Up

With its soft-grip, angled ergonomic handle, Black & Decker's Ergo Hand Mixer ($24.99/7 in. x 6 in.) lets you mix it up while keeping your hand and wrist comfortable. For info: (800) 231-9786; www.householdproductsinc.com.

Get Saucy

Williams-Sonoma and All-Clad have teamed up to create a professional-quality saucepan ($99/1 1/2 quart) featuring a copper core and stainless steel exterior plus an extra-long, stay-cool handle and easy-pour lip. Stockpots, saute pots and fry pans are also available in the same combo of metals. To order: (800) 541-2233; www.williamssonomainc.com.