Got an absent-minded chef around the house? A forgotten pot might lead to the embarrassment of overcooked pasta, but in the worst case it can lead to a kitchen fire. That can turn into a house fire if everyone’s left the house and forgotten the stove, so the situation merits an ounce of prevention. With […]
In a story that really could have only come out of Williams Sonoma, an honest-to-goodness limited edition official Beauty and the Beast soup pot is a real thing that can be purchased. Le Creuset is adding the design to their enameled cast iron pot, they are making 500 of them, and they are going to […]
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We’ve seen a lot of connected home and mobile tech migrate to the kitchen lately. That’s where the family comes together, and tech companies think they can help with that. The latest kitchen gadget is the Alcatel Xess, a 17″ tablet with some preloaded bonus content that should give it a leg up on other […]
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Kitchens are where the magic happens. Food brings people together, and at any party or dinner party, we all end up in the kitchen at some point. That’s why it should really reflect the heart of who you are. If you are a nerd that loves sci-fi films and uses the word “science” as a […]
Automatic faucets aren’t just for public restrooms—Pfister has found a way to bring them into the kitchen with their new REACT faucets, which use sensors to automatically turn on and off the flow of water. REACT, which stands for Response Activated Technology, uses a sensor on the faucet to turn water on and off. If […]
Cooking with a Crock-Pot couldn’t be easier, or could it? With the introduction of Belkin’s WeMo-enabled Crock-Pot, you can now prepare dinner without even being home! OK, not quite, but this could certainly free up some time you would otherwise need to spend in the kitchen. At first glance, it looks like any other Crock-Pot you […]
If what we’re seeing at CES is any indication, it’s going to be a big year for Belkin’s WeMo line of smart home products. Because, when you get down to making a smart crock-pot, you know you’re really starting to dig deep. The Crock-Pot WeMo Smart Slow Cooker is sure to eat away at pizza […]
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iDevices has shrunk down their iGrill meat thermometer into the iGrillmini, which sports the same Bluetooth connectivity while taking up much less space. The iGrillmini is one-fourth the size of its predecessor, and boasts an LED light indicating doneness and an impressive 150-hour battery life. The device also has a magnet attached, so you can […]
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Not too long ago we reviewed Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z. We walked away impressed with its crazy thin and lightweight form factor, its water resistant abilities, excellent camera, and its general high end feature set and performance. Since then, Sony has introduced a special Kitchen Edition of the Xperia Tablet Z. Being water resistant, the […]
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Maybe don’t use it with your regular tablet – tomato sauce on your iPad is not ideal. But, if you have one of the many kitchen-friendly tablets that have been produced over the last few years, you might want to grab the handy iSpoon Kitchen Stylus. The stylus is one half wooden tasting/stirring spoon, one […]
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An egg yolk separater would make a great gift to the health nut in your life. In case you aren’t fond of the classic egg shell dive technique, Quirky is has brought us this fairly quirky product, the Pluck. Crack an egg into a bowl, place the Pluck just over the yellow yolk of artery […]
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With smartphones, iPhone docks, tablets everywhere, we cant help but wonder if anyone even bothers using wall clocks anymore. But the Pixel Time Wall Clock will make you want to have a wall clock again. This wall clock is made of “pixels” and looks just like something out of an 80’s computer game. It measures […]
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There is a new tablet in town, and it’s not what you would expect at all. The eTab is a 7″ tablet that has been specifically designed to be used in the restaurant and food industries. The device is a table-top device with a 7″ touchscreen that allows the patron to order food and beverages […]
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I know many, including myself, that like to cook with their iPad, since apps like Epicurious offer a great selection of recipes. But just like my apron, my iPad gets filthy as I try and scroll around on the screen with breadcrumb battered hands. The Chef Sleeve however, is looking to be the perfect sous […]
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Ah the periodic table…it was always a love hate relationship with you and honestly everytime I think of it, it just gives me nightmares of my pre-med days. However Modern Toss has given a unique spin to it and has transformed it into a Periodic Tablecloth of Swearing. Yes, that’s right, now those famous elements […]
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Toaster ovens are generally not the most exciting of kitchen appliances, yet the new T-fal Digital Toaster is quite the looker. Besides its sleek modern lines, it also has a neat LCD screen that is reminiscent of a cell phone’s wireless signal bar strength meter. No, it won’t tell you how strong the wireless signal […]
I’ve recently discovered the Epicurious iPad App to be an essential tool in the kitchen for looking up recipes. Sure, some people can cook without ever glancing at a recipe, but others are like me and need directions! For those of you who are more like me, you’ll appreciate the Apron Cooking Guide. This Apron […]
