Super tools for the kitchen are our topic of discussion this month, and the Oxo Good Grips line of kitchen tools really grabbed our attention during our review. These remarkable tools have ergonomic design, soft rubber grips, and a wide variety of uses in the kitchen. Indeed, we've compiled a list of our five favorite tools in the Oxo Good Grips line.

1. Angled measuring cups: these ingenious measuring cups let you check your measurement by looking down into the cup instead of having to squat to look at the calibration written on the side. The measurement marks in the cups are printed clearly and plainly for easy observation. The angled design of these cups is user-friendly as well as being an attractive addition to your kitchen.

2. Snap-lock can opener: we actually had a lot of fun testing the Snap-lock. When starting, give the opener a light squeeze. You will notice that it snaps to the can to lock. When finished, simply apply pressure to the lock for opening, and notice another snap. While the can opener is both useful and even amusing, it should also be viewed as a great help to those with difficulty gripping or operating a standard can opener - such as a user with small hands, or possibly arthritis.

A fat separator looks like a measuring cup, but its real job is to separate fat from liquids. Hot liquids do not pose a problem, as the fat separator is resistant to heat. Fat is kept away from the spout's top by a a rubber stopper, and a strainer keeps food particles out of your gravy, soup, or other separated liquids.

4. Folding cutting boards: Oxo Good Grips are the latest thing in great cutting boards. They are made from heat-resistant polypropylene and have rubberized side panels to prevent them from slipping. Oxo Good Grips cutting boards fold easily for storage and will not move no matter how much heavy-duty food chopping you do.

5. Hand held slicers: these slicers, available in either mandolin or julienne, are easy to grip thanks to their great handles, and will prepare thinly sliced fruits or vegetables in an instant. The surface surrounding the blade is clear so that you can see exactly what you are cutting. You can either slice over a flat surface or hook the slicer over a bowl.

We are looking at super tools for the kitchen this month. Of all the brands out there, the one that has really shown itself to be superior is the Oxo Good Grips line. They are readily gripped because they possess great handles. This line of advanced kitchen utensils sport rubberized grips, easy to use designs, and are highly functional. They will prepare thinly cut fruit or vegetables very quickly. The area around the blade is transparent allowing you to see precisely what is being cut. One has the choice of slicing on a flat surface or hooking the slicer over a dish.