For all the Wi-Fi enhanced, Facebook-integrated appliances that are slowly invading our kitchens, most people still employ the same method of cooking their eggs that their heathen ancestors in the 1920’s did: a pot of roiling water. But filling a pan, bringing it to boil, and setting the timer are all hassles we’ll never again have to face once the Eggxactly hits market later this year. More »
Cheese and chocolate are, separately, two of the best food items. And if for some reason you want to marry the two, you can with the Trisa Starline electrical gourmet mill ($140), because it has two separate chambers. More »
No matter how bad your morning is going, this adorable $12 Sunnyside egg mold is sure to brighten your day—unless you’re some kind of monster. Its clever design traps and holds an egg’s yolk so it cooks in the shape of the sun, while the egg whites are free to flow and solidify into the shape of a fluffy cloud. More »
There’s probably a good reason the master knife makers of the world traditionally choose steel and other metals for their blades, instead of maple. But even if these wooden knives, designed by The Federal, aren’t as durable or lack the heft of a traditional blade, they’d still make a gorgeous addition to any kitchen, particularly one sporting a butcher block counter. More »
With everyone liking to think of themselves as amateur chefs these days, there’s no shame in having dinner guests participate in the meal preparation. And thanks to its folding design that lets it expand into a long grilling station, Trisa’s new Vario gives everyone at the table ample real estate for prepping their food the way they want. More »
A new study in the Journal of Experimental Biology revealed some equally terrible news for shellfish and Red Lobster enthusiasts alike: crabs experience pain. More »
I don’t have many spices in my kitchen cupboards, but I might start carrying more if I had these quirky plastic spice containers by Qualy that double as snow (or rather, spice) globes.
It’s a fun idea and I wonder why somebody didn’t come up with it sooner. Of course, they’re not very good for organization since there’s no space to label your spices. If you’re the forgetful type, then you’ll probably have to taste the spices in each jar every once in a while to figure out which is which. Designer Teerachai Suppametheekulwat’s concept itself is adorkably cute, and gives you free rein to have a little fun with your spices.
Fill the Christmas tree and polar bear jars with sugar and salt, while some granulated garlic might look good with the cactus since it could pass of as (extremely pungent) sand. I’m not sure what would go well with the bunny, camel, and dormant tree, but I’m sure you’ll find a relevant spice to add to each if you’ve got a lot of them in your inventory.
Qualy is based in Thailand, but you can get the shakers with the trees over at the MoMA Store for $39 (USD) – or $35.10 if you’re a member. I’m not sure where you can get the animal series though.
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Christmas is over, but if you’re already planning ways to embarrass your grandmother next holiday season, Kama Sutra gingerbread cookie cutters ($55) are the right idea. More »
But how do you get the yolk out of the white? You use the shell. But if your mother never taught you that trick, go for the clever Pluck Yolk extractor. More »
I’ve always been somewhat perplexed by users having more than one tablet. Still, I have to say that a smaller tablet, perhaps an inch or two smaller than the iPad Mini, could be handy to tote around daily. The oddly-spelled Qooq tablet doesn’t fit that particular bill, instead being designed specifically for kitchen use.
Made in France, the Qooq tablet was designed for cooks, so it’s splash-proof, heat and humidity resistant, and has a retractable support that serves as a stand. If you use it with greasy hands, don’t worry, because the grease can be easily cleaned off with a damp cloth. It’s got a 10.1-inch screen, an ARM Cortex A9 processor, 8GB of memory, built-in Wi-Fi, and a customized interface that has a meal planner, browser, and built-in virtual cookbook. It can also be used for surfing the Internet, viewing videos or images and listening to music.
This all sounds pretty cool. However, I’m sure that anyone with an inexpensive tablet could duplicate these functions with a waterproof case and the right cooking apps, which will probably add up to less than the Qooq’s $399(USD) retail price. But if you’re looking for a stylish gadget, dedicated to kitchen use, you should definitely check out the Qooq.
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