Rotisserie in the woods

Getting away from the city is always a recipe for a good time. Part of that fun usually includes ‘camping food’. Bearing a resemblance to ‘rood food’, camping grub usually includes things you wouldn’t normally eat. At the very least, any meal you prepare is most likely going to differ from how you make it… Continue reading Rotisserie in the woods

Your favorite toppings mixed right into your ice cream

Hey, you like ice cream, doncha? And you like toppings on your ice cream right? Sure you do – whether they be jimmies or sprinkles these little extras add crunch and texture to ice cream dishes. But wouldn’t those toppings be better mixed in with the ice cream? The Cuisinart Mix It In Soft-Serve Ice… Continue reading Your favorite toppings mixed right into your ice cream

Pasta Pasta Play-Doh Pasta (but better tasting)

It’s no secret that cooking can be fun, but when it comes to making pasta, the Pasta Pasta Maker from Takara Tomy takes fun to a whole new level. Reminiscent of the Play-Doh Fun Factory (as is this), the machine uses a set of stamps and molds for creating eight different types of Italian pasta.… Continue reading Pasta Pasta Play-Doh Pasta (but better tasting)

Spin me a (half-baked) pizza

A buddy of mine at one time owned an old ‘portable’ CD player in name only. Smaller than the actual CD, the payer operated by spinning the disk in the open air. As the disc passed the enclosed portion the laser read the CD and sent the music to attached speakers or headphones. Of course,… Continue reading Spin me a (half-baked) pizza

Wannabe Rube Goldberg kitchen gadget

There must be more to this Upright Peeler With Stand than is seen in this picture. I say that because of the simple fact it looks like the final stage of a Rube Goldberg kitchen device. Through a process of deduction involving rolling marbles, fire, and darts popping balloons, I have come to the conclusion… Continue reading Wannabe Rube Goldberg kitchen gadget

i-Roast your own coffee beans

Serious coffee lovers are always looking for a new way to enhance the experience. I know from a personal standpoint, I have tried every type of coffee maker imaginable. Lately, I have centered on the stovetop espresso maker, but I’m always open to anything that might make my morning brew better. Perhaps it’s time to… Continue reading i-Roast your own coffee beans