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BlenderBottle

Mixing healthy drinks on the go has been made easier thanks to BlenderBottle. Not only is it great for mixing drinks, but it can be convenient for carrying water or even using it in the kitchen to easily mix ingredients. This is made possible by the BlenderBall, which is a stainless-steel whisk that helps create a smooth consistency when you shake the bottle. These bottles are BPA-free, phthalate-free, have a SportLoop, allowing the bottle to clip onto bags or clothes, and a rubber grip in your choice of color.   -Alyssa Tucker, Intern with BiteoftheBest.com: I love the convenience and versatility of this bottle. I used it to mix together pancake ingredients [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:55-04:00September 1st, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Pyrex No-Leak Plastic Lids

Pyrex introduced No-Leak Plastic Lids with a clear window and colored outer rim.  The lids are BPA-free, airtight to eliminate leaks and spills, and have a vent tab for microwaving. These lids  —  available in many colors — come in 1-, 2-, 4- and 7-cup rounds or in 3-, 6- and 11-cup rectangle sizes, along with a microwave-safe, oven-safe, dishwasher-safe glass container.  

By |2017-08-31T14:00:56-04:00August 14th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Hydra Bottle

A leak-proof, dishwasher safe, BPA free reusable water bottle is available from Wilton Brands in four colors; red, green blue or purple. I has a soft grip body and twist off body makes it easy to add ice cubes, lemons or more.   -Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I love the light-weight feel of this bottle, compared to other reusable water bottles and how easy it is to add ice since it has a twist off body giving it a wide opening!

By |2017-08-31T14:00:56-04:00August 12th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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West Bend Ice Cream Makers

Need some homemade ice cream to cool off in the summer heat? Try West Bend Ice Cream Makers available in 1.5- or 4-quart sizes. The former is a double insulated mixing bowl that allows you to freeze it ahead of time; it can make sorbet, frozen yogurt or frozen ice cream in 30 minutes. The top-fill funnel allows you to easily add ingredients. The 4-quart one is available in a plastic or wood, featuring a motorized mixing paddle, aluminum canister and a see through lid.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:57-04:00July 30th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Chicago Metallic Brownie Bowls

Looking for a way to create a unique desert bowl? Try Chicago Metallic brownie desert bowls that are silicon bakeware designed to create the perfect size bowl to hold deserts. Use for brownie, rice crispy or cake bowls that are 5.25 x 5.25 x 1.75-inch. A regular brownie mix makes about 4 brownie bowls.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:58-04:00July 23rd, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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West Bend Jelly Belly Ice Shavers

Shaved ice is a summer treat that you can now make at home with Jelly Belly Ice Shavers. The electric ice shaver offers a see through cover to watch the process. It comes with four paper snow cones and spoon straws. The Manual and Wheel-Top Manual shaver provides a hand crank to shave the ice. The ice shaving chamber is enclosed to protect fingers and a drip tray makes for an easy clean up.     - Alyssa Tucker, Bite of the Best Intern: I found the manual ice shaver somewhat difficult to crank. You definitely need a strong arm to push the lid down on top of the ice [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:00:58-04:00July 17th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Pyrex Portables

Pyrex has introduced a 3-quart Cinnamon and a Double Decker 3-quart black in their Portables line. They both include a portable bag, Easy Grab Bakeware, an Easy Snap lid that is 100% BPA-free and one or two hot-and-cold packs. The 3-quart Cinnamon includes a 3-quart vessel with red lid; the Double Decker  a 3-quart East Grab vessel with red lid and two 6-cup rectangle storage containers with red lids.

By |2017-08-31T14:00:59-04:00July 9th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Zyliss Fast Cut Herb Tool

Zyliss has developed a Fast Cut Herb Tool to make herb cutting easier. Designed with five stainless steel cutting wheels, the tool can be gripped by the handle or controlled by the palm of your hand. It moves in a 90-degree motion. The Fast Cut Herb Tool is dishwasher safe and contains a blade cover for storage.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:00-04:00July 1st, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Fizz at Home Soda Maker

Make your own soda at home with the Fizz Soda Maker, featuring a digital screen that lets you see and choose how much fizz will be in your drink and how much CO2 is left in the carbonator that powers the soda maker. The Soda Maker — from SodaStream — comes with reusable bottles that can last up to three years, which makes for a great green alternative. SodaStream also offers flavorings for the soda maker.   - bonnie: I am addicted to my SodaStream soda maker, as I consumer at least a quart of carbonated water daily that I make in this countertop devise.  And, I'm loving the new version that [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:01:00-04:00June 22nd, 2012|Food & Drinks, Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Fish Clips

Shrockie has designed a new spin on clips, whether used for keeping chip bags closed or to clip together computer cords, Fish Clips are designed to keep contents secured. The fish design uses the fish's jaws as a clasp and the fin as a release button. The jaws secure the contents and provide a tight seal to keep food fresh. There is also a built in magnet on the back of the fish, great for decorating your refrigerator or keeping track of you clips.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:02-04:00June 4th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Microplane Garlic Mincer

Microplane has introduced a garlic mincer featuring razor sharp, stainless steel blades that can hold up to 4 garlic cloves. It is dishwasher safe and has a removable grid, making it easy to clean. To use the mincer load the cloves of garlic in the top, then squeeze the handle to cut the garlic into small cubes.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:02-04:00June 3rd, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Calphalon XL Digital Convection Oven

Calphalon's new XL Digital Convection Oven has two rack settings, a  removable crumb tray, temperature and toast controls and an automatic shut off feature. This oven fits on countertops but is spacious enough for a 12-inch pizza or a 9-x 13-inch  pan. It also offers digital high-contrast LCD controls time and temperature and an Opti-Heat System.   - bonnie: I'm impressed with the functionality of this countertop convection oven.  I have only turned on my regular oven once since I started testing it a couple of moths ago -- it's that spacious and useful. Follow @BonnieBOTB

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 15th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Melissa’s Sweet Young Coconut Opener

Melissa's new Young Coconut Opener makes it easier to open their Sweet Young Coconuts. The tool cuts a small hole in the coconut so you can drink its natural, sweet water. To open the coconut place the tool end on the coconut and rotate the blade back and forth while applying pressure. Insert the cap tip from the handle end and push the pulp out in order to clean the tool.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:04-04:00May 14th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|2 Comments
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Mozo Stylish Chef Shoes

Chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Chris Cosentino and Aarón Sánchez have brought their distinct personalities to footwear for the home or professional chef. Their MOZO Chef Signature Shoes  are comfortable, safe, functional and eco-friendly. Samuelsson's designs include The Uptown, The Downtown and The Madison; Cosentino’s include The 5th Quarter and The Tenderloin; while Sánchez, who drew from his Mexican heritage, includes: The Red Skull, The D.O.D. (Day of the Dead) and The Patria.  

By |2017-08-31T14:01:07-04:00April 6th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|1 Comment
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DrawerDecor Flatware Organizer

KMN Home has expanded their DrawerDecor system to organize flatware. Use the AcrylicOrganizer line, a series of stackable crystal clear trays,  with their DrawerDecor system for keeping flatware, utensils and other small items from shifting when a drawer is opened or closed. The clear acrylic trays are modular and stackable on the DrawerDecor’s non-slip Basemat which comes in many colors.

By |2017-08-31T14:01:10-04:00January 8th, 2012|Just For Fun, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Wine-A-Rita’s Berry Pom-A-Rita

bonnie_webBonnie: Looking for something different to serve guests on a hot summer day? I tripped over this frozen drink mix while walking around the Fancy Food show in DC last month. Berry Pom-A-Rita is a drink mix for wine. Yes, wine. To make, you just blend 1/2 package of the mix, ice cubes...

Bryan 3photo - Version 2Bryan:Until this month, there were only a few wine "cocktails" with which I was really familiar. The first on my list is sangria, a wine punch typically consisting of red wine (though white can be used), chopped fruit, something sugary (honey, OJ, soda) and a bit of brandy… all poured over ice. It's a truly wonderful summertime drink, as the red wine is transformed from...

Eric (2 sunglasses)Eric:I'm pretty set in my ways when it comes to my choice of alcohol, and although I enjoy the full spectrum of taste, Bourbon is synonymous, for me, with the term "ice-cold beverage." Wine, is not. On a hot summer day, a pitcher of red sangria certainly can be refreshing, but it's not...

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By |2017-09-02T10:21:24-04:00August 16th, 2011|Just For Fun|0 Comments
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High Plains Bison Burgers

Bonnie: I love to entertain, so I’m always inviting friends to share in sampling the myriad foods and libations that arrive at my doorstep. There are some that everyone jumps at and others where I need to use an arm twist to convince friends to come enjoy. The fresh Alaskan salmon that was no more than 24 hours out of the water fits the former description; ostrich and bison fit the latter.

I realize that it’s not dislike of a meat but rather...

Bryan: It's become a very popular meat, especially at boutique burger restaurants and steak houses. It's not ostrich (they've tried, though) and it's not kangaroo (it couldn't even catch on in Europe)... I'm talking about buffalo. If pork is the other white meat, then has buffalo become the other red meat? Maybe so. Ever eaten a buffalo burger? You have? Well, you probably haven't actually, even you if you think you have. Why is that you're asking? Well, because what you were eating wasn't ...

Eric: There are certain books that stay with you after you've finished reading them — the story, or information presented, is so compelling that it helps to challenge your perspective, sometimes even creating new awareness. "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan is one of those books. Providing investigative research...

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By |2017-09-02T10:26:54-04:00May 24th, 2011|Just For Fun|4 Comments
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Hallmark Personalized Party Plate

Bonnie: It’s the little extra things that make a party memorable, keep people talking… or are a conversation starter during your party. Like using branded mugs at the soup parties I’ve given.

Soup parties are a great way of ...

Bryan: As you’ve heard by now, I was recently surprised for my 30th birthday. It was truly a special event at what really is my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. To set the mood properly, Antico Pizza is a no-reservations, park-bench...

Eric: Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend my brother’s surprise party for his 30th birthday (getting old, gramps), but I was supportive of my mother’s choice of using the Hallmark personalized party plates: Nothing says party like eating a piece of birthday cake off of your own...

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By |2017-09-02T10:31:45-04:00March 8th, 2011|Just For Fun|1 Comment
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