Universal design leads to products that are usable by all individuals, regardless of their abilities. This is something that has been lacking in microwave ovens, which are normally placed on the counter or above an oven. This makes it difficult for people in wheelchairs, of short stature, or those without the arm strength to lift [...]
Sooner or later you will find yourself with out full usability of both hands. It could be a broken arm, sprained wrist, arthritis, or even a bad cut. For some, this is a more permanent situation. Having the use of only one hand shouldn’t keep you from enjoying the kitchen. The following gadgets make it [...]
You’ll need a lot of popcorn to create your vintage Christmas tree garlands. Luckily this Waring Popcorn maker can whip them up in no time. This ain’t your grannie’s popcorn maker. It uses a halogen heater and the built in mixer arm will make sure you pop every last kernel. See larger image Waring Pro [...]
There’s something sadistic about this banana holder. Think of the poor monkey that has to hold up the juicy, tasty bananas with his tail while they sit just beyond his reach. Like the Chinese bound feet, this may look pretty but think of the highly polished aluminum agony. Here’s how a monkey should be snacking [...]
Diet fads come and go. Remember the Beverly Hills Diet, the peanut butter and beet diet, the cabbage soup diet, or Atkins? We’ve done some crazy things to lose weight over the years. Juice fasting is the latest trend in losing weight. But this is more than dropping pounds, it’s more like a nutritional holiday [...]
Our food choices change as the days get shorter and the mercury starts to drop. Summer vegetables are replaced with winter vegetables, including squash. Butternut squash soup and roasted acorn squash may be on the menu for a rainy night. But this charming squash tea pot will certainly make the night warmer. Tetsubin Tea Pot [...]
