Up until a few weeks ago I had no experience of ice cream makers. I'd even go as far as saying was a little sceptical of their abilities. No-one I knew had one or had used one. I was a virgin ice-creamer. But now, it's pretty safe to say that since getting the Tefal Gelato, I've gone ice cream … [Read more...]
ROK Manual Espresso Maker: Review
I might as well come out and say it straight away, the ROK Espresso Maker (£129) is excellent. I'm a fan of coffee, owner of a Gaggia Classic Espresso machine and countless cafetières – all of which serve their purpose really well. (If you've not got a thermal coffee press that keeps extra cups … [Read more...]
A TARDIS for all of your needs
With the beginning of the new BBC Series of Doctor Who the world seems to have gone a little Doctor Who crazy. And as a Doctor Who fan, one thing you may be wanting is a TARDIS of your very own. With that in mind, I've put together the a selection so you can find the TARDIS that will best suit … [Read more...]
I love my KeepCup
Australian company KeepCup has created an eco-friendly alternative to the take-away coffee cup. This commuter mug has a warranty for one year and comes in four standard take-away sizes. They are also a lot of fun to make. You begin by going to the KeepCup website, where you design and customise … [Read more...]
The low down on baby food processors
With more parents making the decision to make their own baby food, it's no wonder that companies are cashing in. Making your own baby food can have a multitude of health benefits, as well as being cheaper than tinned and jarred options. But do you really know where to start? Once you've got … [Read more...]
Bodum stuff on sale at BrandAlley
You'll need to sign up to join BrandAlley, but if you want to grab a load of Bodum kitchen gadgets at low prices, there's a whole load of Bodum-branded stuff with some significant discounts on the clearance sale section. The Battery Operated Salt/Pepper Grinder is down from £35 (RRP) to just … [Read more...]
Do you need a JML Ninja Master?
JML is always tempting me with its in-store infomercials that promise to make me and my life more wonderful. The JML Ninja Master (£39.99) is the latest life-aid that will apparently allow me to reduce kitchen clutter, make the "smoothiest smoothies" and go from "fridge to table top with … [Read more...]
Wood-fired pizza ovens from the Stone Bake Oven Company
It's almost beyond my creative powers to imagine a universe where I have a big enough garden and the necessary capital to purchase a wood fired oven: reality keeps tapping on my brain and reminding me about mortgage repayments and childcare fees. But if you're lucky enough to be wading in a … [Read more...]
The Periodic Coffee Table
Since mentioning the words Periodic Coffee Table in my last post (The Geek Craft Book review) I have been inundated with people asking me “What? Where? How?”…So here it is: everything you need to know about this, well, rather large find! Little did Periodic Table inventor, Dmitri Mendeleev, … [Read more...]
Therm Au Rouge: no more cold wine
If there's one thing I hate, it's cold red wine. To me, red wine is a tasty, heady drink best served at room temperature (and with a block of cheese). So, I've developed a rather worrying tendency to warm bottles up by popping them on the radiator or plunging them into boiling … [Read more...]
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