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| June 02, 2003 | Sharos, David | COPYRIGHT 2003 McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: David Sharos

CHICAGO _ By now, most of us have been deluged with a variety of television infomercials hawking the latest kitchen inventions: "wonder" pots that strain pasta, doohickeys that slice avocados, thingamajigs that pit cherries.

Maybe some of them are useful, but experts say others offer more hype than substance. With a little guidance, cooks can find more durable gadgets to make mincing, slicing, mixing or grating easier and improve a dish's presentation, texture or flavor.

Before adding to your arsenal, consider your needs. Perhaps your cooking incorporates lots of sauces, which require pureeing softened vegetables. Maybe ...

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