Multi-function kitchen device and method

A multi-function kitchen tool for compact storage on a countertop surface, the multi-function kitchen tool comprising:

• a rolling pin having a rotating rolling surface, an inner cavity, a first detachable handle and a second detachable handle,
• the first handle having a first handle end, and a first utensil end opposite the first handle end, including a first kitchen utensil
• the second handle having a second handle end, and a second utensil end opposite the second handle end, including a second kitchen utensil
• a vertical base having an upward-pointing opening that in a support configuration engages one of the first or second detachable handle to support the rolling pin vertically;
• and
• a handle cover having a downward pointing opening that engages the other of the first or second detachable handle the handle cover including a tapered tip section separate from a tubular body
• a third kitchen utensil configured to attach to at least one of the first detachable handle and the second detachable handle and to stow inside the inner cavity during compact storage;
• and
• wherein the first kitchen utensil and the second kitchen utensil are configured to stow within the inner cavity of the rolling pin during compact storage;
• wherein the first kitchen utensil is a dough cutter;
• wherein the second kitchen utensil is a cheese grater;
• wherein at least one of the dough cutter and the cheese grater has a cylindrical shape;
• wherein the first detachable handle and the second detachable handle are configured to rotatably lock on to the rolling pin;
• wherein the handle cover is configured to lock to the rolling pin during compact storage;
• wherein the base includes an open-ended vessel configured to hold a food item;
• wherein the food item is a liquid;
• wherein the base includes at least three support legs configured to provide additional support;
• wherein the at least three support stands are distributed about a periphery of the base, relative to the vertical axis;
• wherein the handle cover further includes a detachable strainer, and is configured to reassemble as a juicer with the tip section configured as a juicer cap and the handle section configured as a strainer bowl;
• wherein the third kitchen utensil is a pizza cutter;
• wherein the outer rolling surface is transparent;
• and
• wherein the multi-function kitchen tool is arranged to have a rocket-shape during compact storage.

A method for compactly storing a plurality of kitchen tools, on a countertop surface, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing
• a rolling pin having a rotating rolling surface, an inner cavity, a first detachable handle and a second detachable handle,
• the first handle having a first handle end, and a first utensil end opposite the first handle end, including a first kitchen utensil
• the second handle having a second handle end, and a second utensil end opposite the second handle end, including a second kitchen utensil
• providing a vertical base having an upward-pointing opening that in a support configuration engages one of the first or second detachable handle to support the rolling pin vertically;
• providing a handle cover having a downward pointing opening that engages the other of the first or second detachable handle the handle cover including a tapered tip section separate from a tubular body
• placing the base on the countertop surface;
• standing the rolling pin in the base such that the rolling pin is vertically supported;
• and
• attaching the handle cover to another end of the rolling pin.