Cute, Quirky, and Colorful from the International Home + Housewares Show

While a large number of products showcased at the International Home + Housewares Show are new technologies, or they have improved functions, there are a others that are simply fun. Or pretty. Or quirky. Some companies, like Fiesta, use the show to announce the new color of the year. Other companies show of their pretty or quirky new gadgets.

While function is very important when it comes to kitchen products, this selection of items puts the "fun" in function. Okay, and maybe some of then are just plain fun. But there's nothing wrong with that. Not at all.

Donna Currie is a food writer, blogger, and cookbook author. Find her cooking on Cookistry, playing with food related gadgets on Cookistry Reviews, and talking about books - mostly cookbooks - at Munching on Books. Her cookbook, Make Ahead Bread is available on Amazon and most bookstores.

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