Spending time in the kitchen, cooking up a storm, is something you either love or hate. For every lover of the slow cooked, take-your-time type of approach, there are about a dozen people who'd rather have something quick and tasty (and if you're like me, with a minimum amount of dishes to do … [Read more...]
5 ace box-sets for under the Christmas tree
Christmas is looming large on the horizon, festive bells and all. And if you've got a couple of TV-loving friends or relatives to buy presents for, then really, there's no better gift than an excellent TV box set. Whether they're into shuffling zombies or swearing spin doctors, a box set under the … [Read more...]
Five grown up advent calendars
Remember that joy when, as a child, you excitedly opened a new door on your advent calendar each day and devoured the contents? Take off those rose tinted glasses my friend, and grab your credit card - advent calendars have had a grown up makeover. Which means you can now get a little drunk before … [Read more...]
What the Dorks want for Christmas 2012
What do the geeks want for Christmas this year? Nick Bryan As Christmas looms, I've been most gripped not by British or American TV, but by the final series of Danish mega-export-wool-hit The Killing (aka Forbrydelsen). Now, yes, you've missed it, but the complete boxset of the whole damn … [Read more...]
Shop of the week: Nigel’s Eco Store
Here at Dork Adore, we're passionate about eco-friendly products and green living. Gadgets are good and well, but eco-friendly tech really ticks all the boxes. Sadly, it's still quite tricky to find a decent range of eco-friendly products. Which is why we're charmed by Nigel's Eco Store. Not only … [Read more...]
Marvel Avengers Lego Superheroes review
Lego have come up trumps with these giant figures based on the Avengers characters (£9.86 each from Argos). Similar in style to the MegaBloks giant figures, it comes as an initial surprise to find they're not made of ordinary Lego blocks. Instead, they're constructed of a new mix of panels, … [Read more...]
This year’s geekiest Christmas Cards
As I am sure the dark evenings, TV adverts, coloured lights and every shop out there are reminding you Christmas is just around the corner. With than in mind, I've put together the best geek greetings cards so you can wish your friends a nerdy Christmas. Nintendo Christmas Cards … [Read more...]
LEGO’s Star Wars Planets sets: perfect stocking fillers
LEGO has had a super run of late, and these affordable new Star Wars Buildable Galaxy planet sets (RRP £9.99) are brilliant. Sold as collectibles in casing resembling planets (and the Death Star!) from the Star Wars universe, these small vehicles come with a cool minifig and stand. LEGO's … [Read more...]
More Pantone stuff: Laptop cases, Christmas decorations and artwork
Once you start on the path to Pantone-coloured heaven, you may find yourself a little bit obsessed. I'm already the proud owner of a set of Pantone Espresso Cups, and the Pantone Scented Candles we featured a while back are definitely going on my Christmas list. To keep you topped up on Pantone … [Read more...]
Which board game would Sherlock play?
Duh. It's obviously got to be Cluedo. Well, he was hardly going to have the sense of humour for a game of Cranium or Kerplunk, was he? Frankly, as much as I love Sherlock, I'd imagine he's the worst person to play a board game with. It was only a matter of time before the murder mystery … [Read more...]
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