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17
Jun
2010
Ice Ice Baby Cube Tray
White men can’t wrap, or so that’s the general impression that most folks had until Vanilla Ice broke onto the scene a couple of decades ago with his one and only hit, Ice Ice Baby. Why not relive those old school moments with the Ice Ice Baby cube maker? Suck UK has this special ice cube tray that will add some pizzazz to your drinks, and it is certainly a conversation starter if you’re one who is introverted. 20 years too late for this £10.00 home gadget? Perhaps, just perhaps.
10
Jun
2010
Electric Marshmallow Toaster
It’s nothing short of a tragedy when a perfectly fine marshmallow gets too burnt on one side, or worse yet oozes off the skewer due to uneven cooking. With the Electric Marshmallow Toaster ($20), you’ll never have to worry about that again. Working off of 4 AA batteries, this motorized wonder makes sure all your mushy white treats get even flame time, maximizing their “tasty potential.”
4
Jun
2010
HydraDuo Water Bottle
Ideal for the indecisive or anyone who likes a little variety in their portable beverage choices, the HydraDuo water bottle ($18) offers two drink options without having to double fist. Created by the online product development community Quirky the reusable BPA-free plastic bottle features two removable 8-oz inner chambers to individually fill with any liquids of your choice. The bottle’s double-flip top lets you fill and pour from one chamber at a time, while the clear design lets you know when it’s time to refill
3
Jun
2010
Bacon-Flavoured Hot Sauce
That’s right, not even the capsaicin-obsessed world of hot sauces is safe from the world-dominating power of pork. Bacon Hot Sauce ($6) melds the spicy red stuff with smoky bacon flavor, making it perfect for use on eggs, in salsas, chili, and bloody marys, especially when they’re made with Bakon Vodka.
3
Jun
2010
Nesting Knives
While it might look like a brain-bending puzzle, Mia Schmallenbach’s Meeting Knives set actually features a brilliant design allowing four different kitchen knives: a paring knife, a carving knife, a chef’s knife and a filleting knife to all stack inside each other on a single block of steel. The proportions of each knife were apparently determined by the Fibonacci sequence
31
May
2010
Sushi Clock
Life is just to short to measure with numbers. You’ll have to agree that it’s far more interesting to measure time with sushi. Of course this method will work best if your friends also have the Sushi Clock to refer to… But even if you buy one just for yourself, you’re still guaranteed a great conversation piece that your guests are sure to take notice of. It’s also a testament to the craftsmanship of fake Japanese food, as each piece looks stunningly realistic in this high-quality model.
27
May
2010
Ice Soccer Ball Maker
We can’t help but join the World Cup fever, especially when Bono is pushing the whole deal, so today we’re showing some soccer love via the Mini Soccer Ball Ice Ball Maker ($207). Won’t you be the hostess with the mostess come June 11th – rolling out some yummy cocktails iced with these soccer spheres? Spheres are all the rage in swanky cocktail bars across the land due mainly to the fact that the less surface area on the cube – the slower it melts, not to mention the fact that it looks awesome!
26
May
2010
Half Pint Creamer
Got cream? The Half Pint Creamer is an artfully blown and molded glass creamer that captures the comforting familiarity of a mini milk carton, just like the ones from the school cafeteria. Simple and whimsical, a wonderful addition to any breakfast table.
21
May
2010
Coffee Maker and Alarm Clock
Buzzer alarms need to be tossed out of the window and replaced with the CoffeeTime. The idea is to wake up with the smell of coffee…no jarring rings or bells; just the inviting aroma. How does this happen, you ask? Well, you pre-set your favorite coffee capsule into the hour-glass shaped alarm. At wake-up time, the steaming brew just pours into a waiting cup and the strong aroma of coffee arouses you. The whiff of coffee is further enhanced with a “smell emitter”, which is located on the top of the maker.
18
May
2010
Adjustable Rolling Pin
Take the guesswork out of rolling out bases for pizza, lasagna or pies with this updated rolling pin by those clever brothers at Joseph Joseph UK. Three sets of removable discs save space (no need for three pins!) while providing three raised surfaces for a pastry thickness: 0.07″ (2mm), 0.323″ (6mm) or 0.39″ (10mm).
18
May
2010
My Hashi Chopsticks + Case
Forget water bottles. The humble waribashi–disposable wooden, literally, “split-apart” chopsticks–are the bane of landfills in Asia. In Japan, that’s an environmental impact to the tune of 25 billion sets yearly–some 200 pairs per person. With 97% of throwaway chopsticks in Japan made in China, everyone’s scrambling to find viable alternatives. And designers are responding with their own solutions. Enter “My Hashi.” These colorful wood chopsticks from Yuen’to. They come with their own handy carrying case and ready to go-go anywhere. Toss them in your bag, backpack or carry-on.
18
May
2010
Wasara Biodegradable Tableware
Green-minded hasn’t always meant good design.Thankfully, times are finally a changin’…and this state-of-the-art collection of disposable tableware is truly table art. It’s fully biodegradable and compostable, made from 100% TREE-FREE renewable materials–sugar cane fiber, bamboo and reed pulp. Designed in Japan by Shinichiro Ogata/SIMPLICITY, Wasara is responsibly manufactured in China at an ISO 9001 and 14001 Certified factory. Suitable for cold or hot (though not boiling) foods and beverages, and it’s oil- and water-resistant. Perfect to show off morsels and non-edibles, too.
14
May
2010
Mini Orange Mobile Speakers
The iEDEN Veggie-fruity music system is powered by an outer amplifier with two inputs. One 3.5mm input for your iPod/MP3/MP4 and other devices. One USB input for your PC/Laptops. You Simply plug these speakers into your USB port or you can use optional AC adapter and enjoy your music anywhere! ($40 2 pcs)
10
May
2010
Mandles: Candles for Men
Who would have thought that the metrosexual wave would also include Mandles – essentially candles for men? These come in a more macho form factor though, featuring famous beer labels on the outside, holding a gorgeous lemon and thyme scented candle that has been hand poured lovingly into its receptacle by the St Eval Candle Company based in North Cornwall. Perfect to rib your mates about the softer side of them when you see this, but chances are deep down inside you won’t mind forking out £7.99 for one of these puppies for yourself, either.
10
May
2010
USB Bottle Opener
The USB Bottle Opener Flash Drive seems to be a pretty dangerous combination device – after all, you wouldn’t want to be dead drunk while transferring sensitive data into a USB flash drive, only to leave it in a pub for someone else to discover, eh? Not to mention this one doesn’t come with any form of data encryption or security, which makes it all the more dangerous. You will be able to choose from 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities that retail for $19, $22 and $33, respectively.
