Press Release
(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.
