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Epicurean Cutting Surfaces

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

It seems kind of silly to get excited about something like a cutting board but I am currently experiencing at least some form of mild elation with my new Epicurean cutting board.
I picked up a Epicurean pizza peel recently while on vacation and I’ve waited to write about it until I got a chance […]

The Ikan is a New Way to Get the Groceries

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

I have a love-hate relationship with grocery shopping. I like to cook but I don’t really enjoy fighting the other shoppers in the cramped aisles at the grocery store.
The Ikan is a device that might assist you with or even replace your grocery shopping altogether. The Ikan allows you to scan the bar code […]

50 Helpful Tips for the Kitchen

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

lifehackery.com has compiled an amazing list of 50 helpful tips for the kitchen. The list included a few tips that I knew about, but the majority of them were new to me. In fact, I’m going to make some popcorn tonight and give #15 a try. I’m sure it won’t be long before I burn […]

Soyabella Soymilk Maker

Monday, June 9th, 2008

I made the switch from milk to soymilk many years ago. I don’t necessarily have anything against milk and I still use it for cooking, I guess I just lost the desire to drink it.
When I started out drinking soymilk there weren’t a lot of options so I stuck with the Silk brand […]

Peat Pellets Excellent for Starting Seeds

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

I wouldn’t exactly say that I have a green thumb, but my gardening skills have been slowly improving over the years. In fact, I currently have quite the thriving herb garden going in my kitchen right now.
I recently started some basil, cilantro, parsley, thyme, and Rosemary for some outdoor pots. Typically I just plant […]

Sennheiser Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Headphones

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

I can’t wear ear buds. For some reason my ears aren’t shaped correctly to hold them in place and they fall out at the slightest movement of my head. Needless to say, I can’t wear ear buds for any type of physical activity which is a real pain because I don’t like to wear clip-on, […]

100% Biodegradable Plastic Bags

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Bio Group USA is changing the world without changing the earth, with their 100% biodegradable and fully compostable, polyethylane free plastic bags. Bio bags are made out of a non toxic corn starch polymer. They are shelf stable and don’t start decomposing until they are exposed to the micro-organisms in the earth. They take […]

Cast Iron Dutch Oven is Kitchen Workhorse

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

I never thought I could get excited about cast iron cookware until I picked up a new Dutch oven from Williams Sonoma. I choose Le Creuset because they are well-known for their quality and tradition of making cast iron cookware.
My previous Dutch oven was a cheap non-stick, non-cast-iron model. The biggest problem I […]

Raycop Vac Zaps Dust Mites

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Millions of people suffer from dust mite allergies. Allergic reactions can range from just a few itchy red bumps on the skin to a full blown asthma attack.
Dust mites can be found all over the house- the highest number of them live on our bedding and in our mattresses- there can be as many […]

ROLLERtoaster - A New Way to Toast Bread

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

One might think that all innovation has been squashed from the toaster market. Enter the ROLLERtoaster - to burn new life into an appliance we all take for granted.
Resembling a paper shredder, the ROLLERtoaster was designed by Jaren Goh of Singapore and won a 2006 Red Dot Design Award for innovation. According to Jaren’s […]


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