For the chef: culinary laser thermometer

This one-handed, battery-powered laser thermometermeasures the temperature of cooking surfaces without touching them. According to our friends at Kitchen Contraptions, checking the temperature of your cooking surfaces prevents burning, undercooking, and sticking, and allows you precisely follow instructions to sear, simmer and saute. I have no idea what those cooking terms mean, but maybe the chef-husbands of Chrissie or Jenna would care to comment on the usefulness of this gadget.

$60 at Amazon.

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