Posts by tag: kitchen

Gadgets September 19, 2014 posted by

Joseph Joseph TriScale – cool scale packs away nicely when you’re done feeding the world

When you’re in the kitchen, a scale’s a scale, right? Well maybe. Once you start really cooking, beyond just reading a box or bag, you realize that recipies are written in a language which is a lot like the one you speak, but different, and that good tools are essential to get the job done. The Joseph Joseph TriScale is one to add to your arsenal.

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Joseph Joseph TriScale – cool scale packs away nicely when you’re done feeding the world
Eco Friendly September 12, 2014 posted by

Food Cycler – stop wasting your food scraps and use them on the garden instead

Compost is usually something that you associate with people who are really into nature. Like, really into it. I mean you would have to be since it’s basically turning biodegradable waste into, well, dirt. It’s good for the environment and all, but if you’re kind of averst to having a rotting pile of trash in your backyard, why not try the Food Cycler, an indoor composter instead?

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Food Cycler – stop wasting your food scraps and use them on the garden instead
Mobile Tech August 27, 2014 posted by

The Fridge – keeping you posted on when your food is due to go post date

I don’t generally share paid apps, since you can usually find something to do the same job for free, but this one should actually help you save money by keeping you from throwing out your perishables before their time. Because, let’s face it, it’s really hard to remember that those avocados don’t last forever. The Fridge app keeps you updated on when your fresh foods are about to go bad on you.

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The Fridge – keeping you posted on when your food is due to go post date
Gadgets August 15, 2014 posted by

Fizzsaver – save your soda so you can savor it

There’s possibly nothing worse than reaching into a fridge for a nice cold glass of soda, pouring it and finding out that it’s gone totally flat on you. Then you have to hate drink it in disgust while you stare angrily at the bottle. Fizzsaver wants to save you from ever having to drink flat soda again.

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Fizzsaver – save your soda so you can savor it
nice idea... September 20, 2013 posted by

OLTU – A great new concept to keep food fresher longer

A recent disturbing statistic says that Americans throw away almost 50 percent of the food they buy. The main reason for this is that food “goes bad” or no longer looks appealing to eat. What’s needed is a better way to store it so that it stays fresher longer. The National Award Winner from Spain of the James Dyson 2013 Award would do just that.   The OLTU, a system that uses the heat generated by refrigerators and uses the…

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OLTU – A great new concept to keep food fresher longer
Fun & Games April 1, 2010 posted by

Spicy Invaders – Galaga vs Galangal

From the someone-just-had-to-do-this-dept.: Brazil-born designer Anderson Horta seemingly enjoyed some higher education in arcade gaming. So he came up with the idea of bringing the immortal meme of space invaders to new life. On the kitchen shelf, that is. As Spicy Invaders they relentlessly will fire both salt and pepper on your dishes. Pew pew, and bon appetit, earth defenders! All we need to do now is convince Anderson to have those handy invaders put into production, so we can…

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Spicy Invaders – Galaga vs Galangal