So another day, another wonderous technological development. Solein, from Finnish startup Solar Foods, is being billed as a ‘nutritious protein made out of thin air’. Whoa, that’s just what we need to feed the hungry billions. The marketing is extremely slick. There’s lots of gorgeous shots of food, processed product and laboratory stuff, all wrapped in some enticing copywriting. The concept is pretty simple. Take some random microbe, add in carbon (CO2), nitrogen and a couple of other bits, mix…
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Food Calculator – what is your morning coffee costing the earth
When you think about cutting down your carbon footprint, there’s probably a lot of focus on how much gas you’re burning or what it takes to heat your home. These are important factors but what we eat makes a huge difference too. See what your favorite foods do to the environment with the Food Calculator.
Read MoreLekue Kabob Maker – make tasty kabobs just using your microwave
Cooking is hard and time consuming which is why microwaves were invented but you usually can’t really “cook” anything in them. The Lekue Kabob Maker lets you turn your microwave into a kabob cooking machine.
Read MoreTaylor 3890 Digital Measuring Cup and Scale – up your kitchen game with more precise measurements
Cooking involves a lot of science and part of science is measuring. Sometimes being a little off in your measurements can make your meal better. Other times it can turn it into something inedible. Better to play it safe. The Taylor 3890 Digital Measuring Cup and Scale will help you make sure you have the right measurements every time.
Read MoreCountertop – connect your entire kitchen for the most bang for your health
The great thing about the coming internet of things is how easy it is to add things to it. You don’t have to buy a whole new kitchen to get the smartest possible solution, you just need to stick to a brand. Countertop is the new device from Orange Chef that connects your kitchen products to get the most out of your food.
Read MoreUSB Double Heater Pouch With Lunchbox – avoid the microwave, lunch at your desk
Waiting to use the office microwave is a drag. Since everyone goes to lunch at the same time, there’s always a line. Then there’s the awkward conversation. The USB Double Heater Pouch with Lunchbox allows you to stay at your desk while still enjoying a warm meal.
Read MoreThe Only Three Course Electric Steamer – make healthy yummy meals with one device
Making yummy healthy meals is a struggle for a lot of people. Time and ability often stands in the way for most people. Not to fear, there’s a gadget for that. The Only Three Course Electric Steamer is a kitchen gadget that streamlines making healthy meals.
Read MoreBack to Roots AquaFarm – the desktop aquaponic farm for your office
Aquaponic farms are awesome. The balance between fish and plant is really neat and it’s a great self-sustaining method of farming. Not everyone has space for all that but there’s a small version that you can stash on your desk. The Back to Roots AquaFarm allows you to grow herbs using aquaponics.
Read MoreThe Oilless Fryer – keep the snacks, ditch the oil
There’s something satisfying about eating fried foods. They’re just so good! But so not the best dietary choice. The Oilless Fryer lets you cook all your fried foods but without any oil.
Read MoreGoSun Sport – harness the power of the sun for your midday meal
The sun is a powerful source of energy. It gives life to the earth and if you’re really environmentally conscious, then probably to your house as well. The GoSun Sport harnesses this power to cook your meals outdoors.
Read MoreChillThat – keep your ice cream freezer fresh in the bowl
Ice cream is great until it melts. Then it becomes sugar soup which is still pretty great but not really what you signed up for when you went to the freezer. The ChillThat chilled bowl will keep your ice cream frozen so you can enjoy it down to the last scoop.
Read MoreMolecule-R Cuisine R-Evolution Kit – putting the science into cooking science
Do you take your cooking seriously? I mean, so seriously that you consider what you do to be a delicate science? Then it’s time to take your cooking to the next level with the Molecule-R Cuisine R-Evolution Kit, the set that lets you practice molecular gastronomy in your own kitchen, just like the top TV chefs.
Read MoreNostalgia Electrics PCM805 Hard & Sugar-Free Candy Cotton Candy Maker – make the carnival treat in your own kitchen
Cotton candy is delicious. It’s like a fluffy sweet cloud that brings a rainbow of happiness to your tongue. It is just one of life’s simple pleasures. With the Nostalgia Electrics PCM805 Hard & Sugar-Free Candy Cotton Candy Maker, you can make your own right at home.
Read MoreElite Cuisine Hot Dog Toaster – ballpark meal for one please
Summer is gone but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a nice hot dog on a toasted bun. The Elite Cuisine Hot Dog Toaster lets you make the snack without the mess of extra dishes.
Read MoreSpreadThat! Heated Butter Knife – cuts cold butter like butter
I never remember to soften the butter. For anything. Having a big breakfast, baking, nothing. It’s always, “Well guess you’re going to have little islands of butter on that muffin. Sorry for my failure.” The SpreadThat! Heated Butter Knife makes this a thing of the past.
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