If there's one thing that's almost universal in each kitchen, it's the humble egg. Eggs are versatile and pretty much always on the menu, whether for breakfast, on a quick bap for lunch or as an ingredient in a luxurious dinner. But yeah. They're a messy bunch. Separating eggs isn't the easiest of … [Read more...]
Spice up your cooking with a geeky rack
When I was younger, I used to dream about cooking with spices in the same way Jamie Oliver chucks them in - instinctively and merrily. The trouble is, adding spices to a recipe is very much a scientific process. Too much destroys a delicious sauce, and too little leaves your pie tasting a bit meh. … [Read more...]
Mush: a neat way to chop up food
Boon makes a range of trendy parenting tools, including Grass – a crazy plastic lawn for you to dry your trendy baby gear on – and Squirt – a weaning spoon that you can fill will puree. If you're a fan of Alessi gear, you'll probably like the designs. The Boon Mush is small, good looking and … [Read more...]
Velociraptor vs. Shark Whisky
The branding of booze often falls into four categories: Old man, in a hat, usually laughing. Fancy writing and a simple logo to appeal to the more discerning buyer. Birds & plants. SUPER CRAZY BRIGHT DRINKS WITH 'ZANY' COLOURS. Designed to scream out to teenagers who embrace the … [Read more...]
Shop of the Week: Bouf
Buying from independent sellers is often a more enjoyable experience than buying from a larger company. The customer service tends to be more tailored to the individual, a little more care goes into the sale and independent sellers are often happy to go the extra mile. It's generally a nicer … [Read more...]
Pac-Man Ghost Lamp
For those retro gamers amongst you the Pac-Man ghost lamp from Firebox brings a sense of gaming fun to your home. It comes with a remote which as well as turning the lamp on and off can set the lamp to any of sixteen possible colours. If you can't decide on just one colour then you can … [Read more...]
On The Rocks! Keep your drink cool with polished rocks
The phrase “on the rocks” couldn’t have a truer meaning with these new ingenious ice cubes. Quite literally, these beauties from DB Tech are polished rocks that chill your drink. The rock itself is made from 100% soapstone, which maintains an ideal cooling temperature for longer, and is extremely … [Read more...]
Teeny tiny kitchen appliances – Bosch, Tefal and Caple
Tiny kitchen? Me too. But if you hate washing up as much as I do, you'll find a way to squeeze in a dishwasher. Here's my selection of the best teeny tiny kitchen appliances for your teeny tiny kitchen. Bosch Compact Dishwasher - Review £350 John Lewis There aren't many of these … [Read more...]
Smokin’ hot gadgets – Jalo Helsink designer smoke alarms
Smoke alarms have, throughout history, been neglected on an aesthetic level. There's a belief that if an item is practical and safety-based, it can't be stylish too. Dork Adore disagrees with this, and thankfully so does Helsinki-based designer brand Jalo Helsink. Related: Plumen CFL eco-bulbs … [Read more...]
The best Christmas gifts for pets
Gifts for pets. You're either going to love or hate this post. If the idea of giving your pet something other than a slightly fancier dinner on Christmas day makes you cringe, you might want to stop reading now. Still with me? Great. … [Read more...]