Marty often makes fun of people who call into TV shopping channels to gush over the product of the moment. Now she gets to razz Cait, who called in to QVC to rave about these graters.

In Cait’s defense, she uses these graters regularly, finds the ergonomic handles easy to hold and shreds even a big block of cheese expeditiously. This set comes with two blades - one for hard cheese and one for softer cheese and includes a nutmeg grater, which eliminates the need to buy powdered nutmeg, which turns stale quickly.

Cait gave up her box grater after getting these graters several years ago and though they’ve been through the dishwasher hundreds of times, they look and work as good as the day she got them.

Our Gimpy QVC cheerleader says the plastic covers keep the graters sharp in the drawer and her hands free of nicks from the blades. Cait says she grates food much more regularly with these graters and using them makes her feel like a Superstar Chef. (And no, we aren’t making any money from promoting these.)

Eds Note: To hear Cait gush, uh, comment, on the graters, click here, then click on ‘videos’ on the upper-left side of the QVC screen and then click on “On-Air Presentation” underneath the photo of the graters.

In summer, stores are stocked with myriad cheap folding outdoor chairs, but rarely do they prove reliable, comfortable or long-lasting.

If you’re looking for one for the long haul, check out the cushy GCI Director’s Chair, which the Wall Street Journal raved about in its on-line review of camping chairs.

The Director’s Chair, which sells for a pricey $130, folds into its own small messenger bag. When the chair is set up, the bag converts to a back-of-the-chair storage caddy.

The chair, which weighs 9 pounds but can comfortably hold a 250-pound person, is made of breathable mesh and aluminum and has telescoping legs.

If you’re looking for something as sturdy, but more within your budget, check out the Quik E Seat with the padded back for $30 on GCI’s Web site. It doesn’t fold into a pack, but it does come with a carrying strap, and holds up to 300 pounds.

Cait thinks there are nearly a bazillion things you can do with these colorful Silicone SiLi Twists, while Marty thinks it’s closer to a kazillion.

These 16-inch Twists, with a core of steel wire, are easy to use, large and gentle on the hands and are microwave and oven safe up 428 degrees F. They can go directly from the freezer to the oven for myriad food uses, including trussing poultry, bundling asparagus for cooking and securing food to make chopping and slicing easier.

Cait uses the Twists to secure loose items - including sponges she wants washed - inside her dishwasher so they don’t fall through the rack into the bottom of the washer.

She also likes them as plant supports and as twists on strollers, walkers, wheel chairs. Bright and easy to see, the Twists could benefit people with visual impairment who need help identifying objects.

Eds Note: Do not use on a grill. The Twists are heat resistant - but not THAT heat resistant.

Sili Twists (Set of 6) - Silicone Zone