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The Garlic King was nominated in the Gadgets and Kitchen Tools category.

The Soehnle Page Evolution Digital Kitchen Scale was nominated in the Countertop Food Prep Appliances category.

These products are also eligible for a “Best of the Best” Award for the best housewares products of the year.

Called “the Oscars of home design,” the Housewares Design Awards is the premier awards competition focused on the housewares industry.  Winners will be announced at the Housewares Design Awards presentation ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

An independent panel of judges selected the Garlic King and Soehnle Page Evolution as finalists based on their superior design, appearance, function and originality.

The Housewares Design Awards are presented by HomeWorld Business and sponsored by the New York International Gift Fair^®, Gourmet Insider Magazine and Whitford Corporation. Product submission and judging process is managed by the International Housewares Association (IHA).

For more information, visit www.housewaresdesignawards.com.

1. The Baker

The material and temperature of the baking surface can mean the difference between soggy and spectacular baked goods. Although generally used for pizza, a baking stone absorbs extra moisture, making it ideal for a variety of baked goods.

Leifheit option: Rectangular Pizza Stone (comes with tray and peel) – MSRP $34.
A roomy stone that helps pizzas, calzones, breads, and savory cakes to bake up crusty and tasty.

2. The Traveler

Today, the cost of air travel can skyrocket with each extra bag and overweight bag that a traveler checks. A portable travel scale is one way keep tabs on luggage weight — saving time, money, and surprises.

Leifheit option: Soehnle Luggage Travel Scale – MSRP $20.
A packable little scale with a high load capacity, additive weighing function, sturdy strap with metal hook, and kg and lb options.

3. The Fitness Fanatic

Fitness-minded individuals know that body weight alone is not an indicator of physical fitness. Fitness-smart bathroom scales provide weight along with body composition data, painting a more complete picture of fitness.

Leifheit option: Soehnle Easy Control Digital Bathroom Scale – MSRP $40.
A digital scale that displays body weight and body mass index at a glance.

4. The Nutrition-Savvy Cook

Nutritional facts. Manufacturers have them for their packaged goods. Many health-conscious individuals want them for their own home-prepared foods. Fortunately, there are nutrition-smart kitchen scales that do the nutritional math so those at home don’t have to.

Leifheit option:  Soehnle Food Control Kitchen Scale – MSRP $50.
Digital scale containing data (calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, cholesterol, fiber calcium) for 950 common foods, tare function, and total sum memory.

5. The DIY Devotee

An over-the-top gift for do-it-yourself types? A safe and stylish step ladder that will see them through years of projects. Your traditional holiday gift? No. Sure to be remembered and appreciated? Absolutely.

Leifheit option:  Hailo L60 4-Step Safety Ladder with Multifunction Tray – MSRP $110.
Keeps tools, paint buckets and cables within easy each. Slip-resident feet; wide, deep steps.

6. The Canning Enthusiast

Those who take food preservation seriously can never have enough canning jars. Those thoughtful enough to give these canning folks pretty jars as holiday gifts might later find themselves the lucky recipient of some delicious preserved goods.

Leifheit option: Preserving Jars ranging from .25 liter (1 cup) to 1 liter (4 cups) –  MSRP $15 to $23 for sets of 6.
These German-manufactured jars are a delightful break from the ordinary. The unique marquis shape makes them the perfect showcase for special batches of preserved foods.

Click here to download a sampling of what’s new in 2011