Nov 21, 2008

A Tasteful Solution to a ‘Fruity’ Problem

(MINNEAPOLIS) – Pitting cherries. It’s every baker’s tedious chore and every parent’s nightmare. Not only is it time consuming and messy, it can be unsafe for adults and children alike. Talisman Designs in Minneapolis has developed a solution that will change pitting cherries forever – the Cherry Chomper.

From the same company that brought households Butter Boy, Cherry Chomper is a fun and easy-to-use kitchen tool that provides a safe, manageable and clean way to pit cherries.

“Traditionally, cherry pitters are either a hand-held unit (which are very messy) or a tabletop version (which are large and clunky),” says Katherine Waymire, creator of the Cherry Chomper and president of Talisman Designs. “Our design combines the benefits offered by those solutions, but differs considerably by being compact, fun to use, mess free and kid friendly.”

The Cherry Chomper features a plunger-type action that pushes the cherry pit and residual juice into the bottom container of the pitter. The protective ‘tooth’ ensures that hands and fingers won’t be touched by any of the components.

“It’s really an interesting, almost mysterious, tool for kids to interact with,” continues Waymire. “A whole cherry goes in, a whole cherry comes out but without the pit. It gives them a sense of accomplishment and independence, while having fun. But equally important – it’s ‘mom approved’ thanks to its safety features and its ability to contain the mess!”

According to Waymire, parents who Google “kids in the kitchen” are presented with more than 21 million choices – everything from gadgets and recipes to cooking classes and nutritional information. “There’s no shortage of education and fun that can be had by families working together in the kitchen,” says Waymire. “Involving kids in these activities is no passing trend.

We want to encourage families to safely and easily enjoy their cooking, baking and eating experiences. That’s why the Cherry Chomper is a great kitchen tool for the entire family.”

Founded in 2002, Talisman Designs is a manufacturer of unique kitchen tools and entertainment accessories including Party Picks, Stylish Stems, Butter Boy, Butter Girl, among others. Based in Minneapolis, Minn., the company markets its products through more than 2,000 retail outlets specializing in kitchen, housewares, gift and catering. For more information on the Cherry Chomper or the company’s many other products, visit www.talismandesigns.com.