Trash day used to be dull day until these happy sacks came into town. Now these happy little goldfish bring good cheer to the neighborhood. Even the cats love these things.
The downstream fish will also be happy to know the bags are bio-degradable.
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Most people know Porsche for their cars. But did you know they also design products for various companies? These products are loved for attention to detail and revolutionary shapes and ergonomics. This knife is a good example of creating a knife that is exceptionally sharp and comfortable. It also has a distinct Porsche look.
Cutting with a Chroma Type 301
knife is like driving a Porsche, and for good reason. Designed by Ferdinand A. Porsche (the designer of the Porsche 911) with input from renowned Austrian chef Jörg Wörther, Chroma Type 301 cutlery excels in both performance and looks. Sleek and sexy, each knife looks like one seamless piece, but the blade and handle are actually different types of steel. The blade is crafted of superfine Japanese 301 steel and hand-sharpened into an acutely sharp angle for precision cutting. The handle is made of durable 18/10 stainless steel, triangular in profile and flat-topped for leverage, a totally unique and ergonomic design. Announcing the transition spot between handle and blade is a metal “pearl” that lets the fingers know their position, in place of a bolster. The comfort and control, not to mention the spectacular visual appeal, of a Chroma Type 301 knife have made ardent converts of many chefs worldwide.
Ann Bieri
If you like the type 301, you’ll also be tempted to get the other knives in this set.
This Chroma Type 301 paring knife features a sharply pointed 3-1/4-inch blade, ideal for peeling fruit, sculpting veggie garnishes, and removing blemishes from potatoes, pears, and avocadoes. Weighty for its size and well-balanced, this knife comes in handy for all sorts of kitchen uses, and will bring you years of pleasure.
Get the most popular knifes in one package and save some money at the same time. You get 7 knives plus the block. Amazon currently has this at 35% off.
Here’s a short and noisy video that shows you how thin these knives can cut a tomato.
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I love going to places like Williams Sonoma to look for crazy new products. I especially enjoy finding gadgets that seem like they would take more work to accomplish a task than a simple knife. This strawberry slicer looked like it would certainly fit that bill.
But then I played with it and realized this could be very helpful for making strawberry jam or other recipe that requires slicing dozens of strawberries at a time. The tool has a large opening that you drop a strawberry into. You then squeeze the handles, which forces the strawberry across some blades and into the bowl.
Try this strawberry slicer if you find yourself cutting dozens of berries at the same time. It should also work for pitted cherries, blackberries, blueberries, mushrooms, and other sliceable food.
I worked at McDonalds like every other pimply teenager. At night we were supposed to clean the coffee pots. I say supposed to because like every other pimply teenager we liked to cut corners on things like cleanliness. Don’t even get me started on the 50 gallon iced tea thing… *shudder*.
When we did get around to cleaning the glass pots we used a bunch of ice cubes and salt. Sometimes the simplest things do the best job.
Those days are in the past. Our coffee pots are now designer lead crystal carafes. The salty ice just won’t cut it any more. Luckily Riedel has created a set of small stainless steel balls that will clean your carafe when combined with plain water.
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most innovative, and Riedel’s bottle cleaner beads are a case in point. These small, smooth stainless steel balls submerge in water where they sink to the bottle’s hard-to-reach corners and bottom. When the bottle is gently agitated, the balls create fiction against the hard surfaces, knocking off unwanted residue and providing an even, streak-free cleaning. No more risking cutting hands or accidental breaks! These beads work perfectly in narrow-necked bottles, vases, or any irregularly shaped glass piece.
When not in use, they store in a handsome and convenient black plastic jar with a screw-off lid and the words “Bottle Cleaner” in crisp, white lettering. This handy item makes a great add-on gift with glassware and decanters.
Kara Karll
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To borrow a phrase from Oldsmobile, the Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme Breadmaker
This bread machine has features you won’t find in lesser bread machines. You can even use it to make meatloaf and strawberry jam. It’s got a rectangular bowl and two mixers to create large, perfectly baked loafs. It has 10 pre-programmed settings, 3 crust shades, LCD control panel and a 13-hour delay timer.
Here’s a review of the machine by JR.com
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Mac and cheese is a boring staple that we pile on plates and eat with relish. It can be amazing when made from scratch and filled with fattening cream and real cheese. But most mac and cheese includes neon orange stuff that turns our macaroni into a squishy side.
Turn even the most banal batch of mac and cheese into a magical experience by serving it with this little macaroni and cheese fairy on the table. She’ll sprinkle your plates with that tasty fairy dust that makes your boxed food
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