Beyond The Kitchen Sink

Kick Up That Cocoa With Evil Marshmallows

BTKS — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:02:13 +0000

Hot cocoa is a relatively benign drink. Warm, chocolately and sweet, it’s a nice occasional treat, but it doesn’t provide much of a kick. No surprise then, that people like to dress it up with marshmallows. Evil marshmallows. The physical manifestation of Gozer aside, these are no normal marshmallows. Blessed Cursed Possessed with 100-mg of [...]

Give Your Stove That Old-Timey Look

BTKS — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:01:59 +0000

Kitchen countertops have a tendency to become cluttered quite quickly. Not only are they used for all manner of kitchen appliances and gadgets, but also as a work area to actually prepare meals. Often the flurry of prep work takes us to a point where we gaze longingly at the stove, not because of the [...]

Double The Interior Of Your Microwave

BTKS — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:47:58 +0000

Microwaves are fantastic devices, allowing for leftovers to be quickly and easily reheated. However, as efficient as the appliances may be, they aren’t too hot at heating more than one plate at a time. Most any microwave has room to spare when only one plate is placed inside of it, but as anybody who has [...]

Spin The Peeler

BTKS — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:29:28 +0000

Different peelers are designed to do different things. Some are designed for soft-skinned fruits and vegetables like kiwis and tomatoes, while others are meant for tougher produce like carrots and potatoes. A third option is the julienne peeler, used to create matchstick-like thin strips. With three different blades for three different uses, the Joseph Joseph [...]

Portion Control For Squeeze Bottle Condiments

BTKS — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:01:14 +0000

Not all squeeze bottles are made the same. Some, like ketchup, have lids with a hole in the center to constrict the flow while squeezing. And then some don’t. Salad dressings are often packaged in bottles that don’t have appropriate lids. So, you squeeze and always get more dressing than salad in the bowl. The Jokari [...]

Acrylic Flask Shows You What You’re Getting Into

BTKS — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:56:14 +0000

Flasks are generally meant to be used with a certain degree of stealth in mind. Classically used to carry booze into places where booze isn’t supposed to be carried into, flasks provide a way to sneak a sip without drawing attention to oneself. Fill with whiskey or vodka and enjoy as needed. For those who [...]

Free The S’mores

BTKS — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:27:48 +0000

Graham crackers come in a certain size for a reason: they are (apparently) scientifically proven to be perfectly suited for s’mores. Just consider two of the squares stuffed with a marshmallow and chocolate in between and it seems reasonable enough. However, despite the perfect size, s’mores can be messy things to construct. Like a cage for [...]

To Serve Corn

BTKS — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:55:02 +0000

Like a UFO ravenous for corn, the 1-Step Corn Kerneler removes kernels from the cob without leaving a trace. Just place the flying saucer-shaped gadget over an end of the cob, and press down in one single motion. Kernels are removed and captured in the device itself, hopefully to be whisked away for a benevolent [...]

Gratelifter Grill Gets Grillers Going

BTKS — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:58:12 +0000

Portable grills are imprecise beasts: charcoal gets dumped in, and maybe or maybe not it will be enough fuel to feed a crowd. As the procession of burgers, steaks and chicken come off the grill and make their way into hungry hands, the charcoal burns down and grillers try to squeeze every last bit of [...]

For A Twist, Here’s A Rabbit Whisk

BTKS — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:38:33 +0000

A whisk is certainly a handy little utensil to have floating about the kitchen. From scrambled eggs to whipped cream, it does its job easily and efficiently. That doesn’t mean the design cannot be improved upon. With bunnies, for example. The Kikkerland Rabbit Silicone Whisks, 2-Piece Set is a whimsical upgrade to a kitchen essential. Both [...]

Magnetic Trivet Sticks Whether You Like It Or Not

BTKS — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:19:06 +0000

Everybody loves the magic of magnets, especially when they are miraculously embedded in a beechwood trivet. But when this Staub Round Magnetic Trivet arrives at the table, there is no need to revert to primate behavior and start throwing stuff: it’s just one of man’s own creations. Available in two diameters, 6.5-inches and 9-inches, the handy [...]

Strainer In Container Isn’t A Pain

BTKS — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:46:33 +0000

Pickle forks and long fingers aside, digging out elusive ingredients from a liquid-filled jar can be a pain in the neck. (Or wrist as the case may be.) Chances are, trying to retrieve the pickle you want only results in a vinegary mess on the countertop. Until they start making pickle jars with strainers for [...]

Drinking Game Sure To Be Start Of A Checkered Past

BTKS — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:40:14 +0000

Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. Checkers and drinking have a long and sordid history nothing to do with each other. However, for some reason here the two are combined. The Crystal Clear Checkers 27-Piece Shot Glass Set contains everything needed for a rousing game of checkers. And with each side [...]

Stuff-It-Up Pan For Stuffed Peppers

BTKS — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:20:32 +0000

Kind of like a burrito (at least a San Francisco burrito), but wrapped in a pepper instead of a tortilla, stuffed peppers provide an amalgamation of ingredients that become something more when placed together. Rice, meat, spices, cheese, tomato (or salsa): put it all together in a pepper and you have a complete meal. Top [...]

A Watched Pot Boils Eggs

BTKS — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:07:48 +0000

Offering a new way to ‘see’ the doneness of eggs while they are cooking, the Egg-Perfect Egg Timer represents cooking progress visually. When placed in a pot of cooking eggs, it absorbs heat and changes color as it ‘cooks’. Easy-to-follow markings alert you to when the eggs are done to your liking. From soft-boiled eggs [...]

Beef Up The Lemonade Stand

BTKS — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:05:59 +0000

When life gives you lemons, make hot dogs! Everybody is feeling the pinch these days: from the big bosses at the largest multinational corporations to the littlest CEO’s. Like any reasonable businessperson might conclude, the key to survival is diversification. In such a competitive market, it is advice every business can benefit from. Even the lemonade [...]

Toast Is Not A Toy

BTKS — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:43:08 +0000

Toast may not be a toy, but it sure can be fun to play with. When cut into strips, it turns into a delicious finger-food ready to be dunked, dipped and devoured. But toast doesn’t come in strips you say? It does if you have the Joie Toast Strips Cutter. Separating standard-sized toasted bread into [...]

Magnetic Beverage Stake Keeps Hold Of Cans

BTKS — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:30:34 +0000

Countless man-hours are lost every summer due simply to a lack of flat surfaces. Beverages consumed while out and about require more than just being ice-cold: they need a place to set them down. Parks, beaches and even backyards are not known for being particularly flat. The Magnetic Beverage Stake looks to eliminate beverage-related time-wasting [...]