In case you haven’t quite mastered that special hand position that chefs use… you know, the one where you curl back your fingers on the hand that’s holding  the food, we bring you Safe Slice.
This useful tool helps you safely grip and chop carrots, potatoes and other slippery foods so your fingers don’t end up [...]

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My oldest boy is just about to begin his science fair experiment process.  So far, he’s chosen his topic, which he has named Rocket Blast Off.
His experiment will measure which soda generates the most energy when combined with a whole pack of Mentos: Diet Coke, regular Coke or seltzer water.
He saw a video of someone [...]

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I have this wonderful new cooktop… this one right here.  I’m very happy with the way it cooks, but frankly the cleanup is horrible.
Terrible.
A real pain in my a$$ time killer.
If I dare to cook anything that splatters, even a little bit of ungreasy splatter, add 15 minutes on to my kitchen cleaning time.
Here’s my [...]

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My very wonderful friend in Philly just made me gluten-free waffles in her very wonderful waffle maker. Do you know how long it’s been since I’ve had pancakes or waffles?
One year.
Three-hundred and sixty five days.
And these waffles were perfect, and not just because I’m so desperate for syrup-covered bread either, but because they were [...]

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Go old school on your eggs with this rotary egg beater by Progressive International. Designed to be an efficient way to whip your eggs, batter and cream into a frenzy, this egg beater may bulk up your arms.  Or, let the kids help.  Just crank the handle and go!  Dishwasher safe.
Progressive International Egg Beater – [...]

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Set your hot pots down on this wine cork trivet and your table or counter will stay beautifully free of burns. And here’s the fun part, you get to build your own trivet with this kit using corks from your favorite wines. The kit includes hardwood frame with bottom tray, felt protectors, hanging [...]

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Need a little help promoting healthy eating?  Fill this fruit dispenser with your favorite fruit and you’ll need no reminders to eat your 5 to 9 fruit and veggies per day because this dispenser practically hands you your next banana. Just look at it. Doesn’t the fruit look delicious and appetizing? Don’t [...]

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I just saw Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with my oldest son, and I have had my fill of wizards for a while – you know, Harry, Ron, Hermione and let us not forget that dark wizard that every parent wants to smack, Malfoy. I’ve wanted to smack that snot since the first [...]

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Trying to eat more fresh fruit and veggies? Enhance your fresh fruit experience with the Liivia® Fruit Ripener, the first product to ripen fruit as it’s needed. Cool fruit bowl design meets patented technology that allows the user to control the ripening process, selecting some fruit for faster ripening, while keeping ripe fruit close at [...]

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So handy to actually cook with your spices at your fingertips, so you can easily add a dash or this or a sprinkle of that.  ‘Cuz that’s how all the great cooks, like us,  roll.
Crafted of hard maple, this cabinet is mounted on an industrial ball bearing swivel mechanism which makes this sucker spin like [...]

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