One of things I enjoy about going to In ‘N Out Burger is watching the employees make the French fries from whole potatoes. This cutter from Chef’s Catalog makes perfectly sliced, thick or thin French Fries from one potato with a single press of the handle. You can also use it for other root vegetables.

Made from natural stone and shaped by nature, each granite wine cooler is unique in shape, color, and structure. Whether you plan on buying one (or more) for yourself or as a gift, these coolers will make for great summer entertaining.

Freeze the cooler overnight. Keep your wine chilled for hours while you’re having fun. Available at RedEnvelope.com.

I remember the first time I made homemade ice cream. My hand ached from prolonged cranking, but the ice cream I made tasted better than any I could get at the store or local shops. That was back in the 70s.

Today, you’ll find several electric ice cream makers on the makers on the market. White Mountain Company offers both the electric and old-fashioned hand crank machines, handcrafted in pine to create a sense of tradition. The hand crank machine will produce ultrasmooth ice cream or yogurt in 40 minutes, while the electric machine will take you 20 minutes.

If you’ve never made ice cream before and are curious as to how it’s done, check out the instructional video on how to make strawberry ice cream.