February 10, 2012

HOW LONG FOOD LASTS

The good folks over at HellaWella are making it easy for consumers to know how long food lasts in the refrigerator thanks to a nifty little visual guide titled "What's That Smell?" The irony being, of course, that not all spoiled products actually emit a foul odor, thus a need to tell when last night's super may have gone just as bad as last month's ice cream! Click here for the full infographic.

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February 08, 2012

CHILL CUBES

For those of you that enjoy your drinks on the rocks, but absolutely detest a watered-down libation, we present Skybar Chill Cubes. These stainless steel badboys give you all the benefits of cold ice without the H2O. Grab a pair for $40 and say goodbye to watery drinks forever. Cheers to that!

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February 01, 2012

ALIEN DRINK

Here's an awesome drink recipe that we came across. Granted, warnings from our source guarantee a "make-out session w/ your toilet," we just couldn't resist! For one, we've never seen anything that looks quite like it and that's reason enough for us. So without further adieu we present to you The Alien Brain Hemorrage Shooter--a unique mixture of peach schnapps, Bailey's, grenadine and blue curacao. Peep game!

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January 30, 2012

SALT PEPPER SWITCH

The good folk over at Fred & Friends have designed this nifty salt and pepper dispenser that draws inspiration from the ubiquitous ON/OFF switch. For the digital foodie in all of us. Only $12 USD here. We likey very much!

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January 27, 2012

FAST FOOD LIES

Not that we're fans of fast food anyway, but here's an interesting series that highlights the misleading advertised "look" of some items. Aside from being terrible for one's health, it's clear that these "popular" chains highlight their best "face" on print and media, while the actual food tells quite the different story. Double fail!

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January 16, 2012

COLLAPSIBLE CUTTING BOARD

Progressive International has designed a cutting board with a savvy addition. Their Counter Edge Cutting Board features a detachable side bin that's perfect for collecting unwanted bits or separating chopped goods. Kitchen warriors can snag their very own for $24.99 USD here.

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January 12, 2012

PHONE STACKING

While we do admit that cellphone tech posts do make their way around here pretty often, this one's a little different. This one's actually about avoiding your phone, especially during dinner with friends. It's called "phone stacking" and here's how it works: everyone places their cellphones facedown on the table (you can stack them for more suspense), then the rules are simple, first person to pick their's up to check for missed calls or messages pays the tab. Sounds easy enough, right? Go for it on the next night out with amigos. We pretty much guarantee a fun time!

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January 03, 2012

LUXURY CEREALS

Self-proclaimed glam foodie, Tricia, of Sip Chat Chow, presents her unique series of couture breakfast cereals. She says that the idea combines her love of fashion with her love of food and amazing style:

I wanted to take something we all crave and give it a luxury lift. This tasty, chic collection gives a high-end, glam aesthetic to our favorite breakfast treats.

Feast your eyes on the Burberry Flakes, "Coco" Chanel, Gucci Loops, Louis Vuitton Charms, and more!

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December 27, 2011

WINE CORKCICLE

The holidays are usually a great time for wine, but sometimes serving and maintaining a chilled bottle becomes more of a chore than a pleasure. Enter Corkcicle, a reusable icicle made specifically for wine bottles. At $23 USD a pop and the capacity to keep a bottle chilled for 45 minutes or more, you'll wonder how you ever served cold wine without it!

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December 20, 2011

KEEP CUPS

Presenting KeepCup, an environmentally-conscious and barista-friendly way to lug your daily coffee around. The BPA-free reusable cups replace those non-recyclable (plastic lined) paper ones that we're so used to buying for a morning brew. They're available in three microwave and dishwasher-safe sizes: 8 oz., 12 oz., and 16 oz: in completely customizable colorways.

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