I was first introduced to the concept of soft-boiled eggs, not via a soft-boiled egg as one might think, but rather the egg-cup in which it is served. Not knowing what the heck it was, I assumed the little stand with a concave indentation was only brought out for fancy parties—what kind of parties I… Continue reading Half a Dozen Eggs on the Half Shell
Time’s Up For This Hamburger
Not all hamburger dreams are delicious. Some are tainted, not with suspect meat, but with spinning and whirling parts that make more noise than they should. (Especially nightmarish considering that a hamburger shouldn’t make any noise.) However, once in a while, along comes a burger designed to chime its way into our hearts (without the… Continue reading Time’s Up For This Hamburger
1-Up All the Other Arcade Mugs
Just when it was thought the pinnacle of videogame-themed drinkware was achieved, along comes a new player to the arcade. Featuring Pac-Man Pac Boy and Space Invader Space Intruder graphics, the Heat Changing Arcade Mugs make a game out of drinking coffee. Revealing themselves in all their retro-styled graphical glory when filled with a hot… Continue reading 1-Up All the Other Arcade Mugs
Can’t Talk. Eating. Go Football.
There may be a game on the field, but we’re all winners with a spread full of snacks on the table. Especially when there’s a big gaping hole right at the 50-yard line—just waiting for the platter of burgers. And more dip… And nachos… And stuffed mushrooms. And little quiches… And… Pictured: Reusable Heavy Duty… Continue reading Can’t Talk. Eating. Go Football.
One Hundred Forty Four Glasses of Booze on the Wall
“11 shelves to hold 144 shot glasses when fully loaded.†Heh. Yeah, good luck with that. Considering the discovery of the Atari Shot Glasses, this particular display case starts to make some sense. Then again, if you’re not appreciative of old video game art, I suppose you’ll have to visit 144 different tourist traps stocked… Continue reading One Hundred Forty Four Glasses of Booze on the Wall
A Toast (and a Shot) to Atari
Inspired by a recent Nerd Approved post, I felt it necessary to coordinate my drinkware with retro video game art. Most important when updating a drinkware collection is the necessity to acquire glasses for any occasion, from a black tie affair, for which this Atari Black Pint Glass 4 Pack would be appropriate, to everyday… Continue reading A Toast (and a Shot) to Atari