The baby shower world has lots of knickknacks for the new mom-to-be — beauty products, jewelry, scrapbooks, etc. But dads have a way of getting overlooked in the gift department.
Now snazzy dads everywhere can present the newest members of their family by way of these sonogram cuff links. They're subtle, sleek and the perfect way to be a proud dad-to-be.
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Like this design? Create an Evite invitation with this image.
I love ice cream novelties. By which I mean, I will happily accept any frozen treat served on a stick, squished between two cookies or served in a small tub with a flat, wooden, totally unhelpful spoon.
I've also just realized that I'm a fan of novelties in the field of ice cream too. Here are three cool ones:
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We all know what happens when you mix graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows with an open fire. Answer: magic.
Attempt the same feat in your kitchen and you get something pretty great, but it's not the same. So, does the same hold true when you take popcorn out of the kitchen? With this Grill Popper from Nordic Ware and a campfire or outdoor grill, you can find out.
Bring it camping, tailgating, to the backyard grill. And that mesh lid? It becomes your serving bowl. Awesome!
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Sure, the Obamas planted a Victory Garden, and these days urban and backyard gardeners from Brooklyn to the Midwest to San Fran are impressing their guests with salsas and salads plucked from their own sunny plots.
But can a tomato plant decorate your party? Will it entertain your guests? Certainly not. That’s where chickens come in. They’re budget-friendly — we paid $11 for each of them, plus a coop — and they even supply food!
Plus, chickens bring:
Ultimate, No Carbon Footprint Deviled Eggs!
Match the herb to the cuisine you’re serving. Going Greek? Add oregano. Good old American? Chives or dill will do. Italian? Try basil.
Place eggs in pot; add cold water until eggs are covered by an inch. Bring to boil over high heat. Cover, remove from heat and let sit 17 minutes. Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water. Transfer eggs to bowl, and chill until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes (this makes eggs easier to peel and prevents the dark coloring around the yolk).
Crack shells gently; peel, rinsing if necessary to remove shell. Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Transfer yolks to medium bowl and whites to platter.
Using back of fork, break up yolks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon dried herb and mustard; stir to blend thoroughly. Correct seasoning if necessary.
Using small spatula or spoon, portion yolk mixture evenly into halved whites. Sprinkle yolk mixture with herbs and serve.
Serves 12 as appetizer
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I can't believe I missed this item when I was putting together my
BBQ wish list. Thanks to
Uncrate for letting me know about the
Motorized Hot Dog Griller from Brookstone.
No more scorch marks. No more hot dogs that are raw on one side and blackened on the other. These dogs (or sausages, veggie dogs, brats) spin and cook to perfection without your having to lift a finger, thanks to a built-in electric motor.
Plus, the rotisserie sits a few inches above your grill so you don't lose valuable space for other food. Awesome.
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Chocolate plays an important role in many holiday celebrations: Christmas advent calendars, Hanukkah gelt, Valentine's Day heart-shaped boxes, Easter bunnies and everything worth trading for on Halloween.
But what about July 4th? Must we declare our independence from chocolatey goodness on Independence Day? No, I say. NO!
Chuao's Firecracker chocolate bar looks like the right candy for the job. The bar's taste sensations make it a good fit for the holiday — take a nibble and you'll be making all the same noises people make when watching fireworks displays.
Oooh: first you taste rich, dark chocolate with a hint of salt to brighten the flavor
Ahhh: then chipotle adds a mild, smoky spice that complements the chocolate
Ohhh: popping candy crackles when you bite into it and creates fizzing and popping sensations in the back of your throat
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It's time to update the BBQ wish list I started last summer. I've been a very good girl this year, and I hope the BBQ fairy rewards me with lots of eye-catching, mouth-watering 'cue delights.
Each year about this time, I turn to grill gods like Steven Raichlen, America's Test Kitchen and the slightly less famous but no less awesome grillmasters in my own life to see what they're grilling, which gadgets they're wielding and how they end sentences that start, "I wish there were a grill tool that...."
Here's what is lighting my fire at the start of this year's grilling season:
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BBQ. Three tiny letters that promise bold flavors, enticing scents and good times outdoors.
Barbecuing always tops your list of favorite summer get-togethers, and this UGO FlameDisk we spotted on Springwise might just be a new reason to fire up the grill as the weather gets warmer.
Not only is this charcoal alternative eco-friendly, thanks to recyclable aluminum and renewable ethanol, it also claims to heat up in minutes, cool down quickly when you're done cooking and provide you easy clean-up since there's no ash or soot to deal with.
It's sold online, in supermarkets and at hardware stores for under $5. So, what do you think, grilling purists? Are you willing to give this Frisbee-looking disk a spin at your picnics and tailgating parties?
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We've shown you to the happy birthday cake mold and the rectangular pie pan. Now we have a new favorite product for your next baking endeavor: the alphabet/number cake pan.
If you've ever wanted a cake that wasn't simply square or round but lack the skills of the chefs/cake sculptors on the Food Network, this will get you on your way. (Granted, you're limited to block letters and numbers, but you've got to start somewhere.) The pan comes with 12 blocks that you can arrange into a any letter or number. Once you've got the shape you're looking for, pour in the batter, bake and decorate.
The alpha-numeric possibilities are endless. Anniversaries and birthdays are no-brainers, but we're planning on using this pan to create an 09 for an upcoming graduation party — no pastry degree required.
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My all-time favorite party tool is an Evite invitation, of course, but there are other items I can't imagine planning a party without. First thing to come to mind? My beloved OXO cookie scoop.
The primary purpose of a cookie scoop is to help you form round, perfect cookies much more quickly and easily than you can with the traditional two-spoon method. You need no longer fear the words "drop by rounded teaspoon." Or watch the dough you worked so hard on bake into sad little blobs. The scoop delivers round cookies with minimal effort. True story!
Using a scoop also helps you cut down on burnt or oozy cookies, since uniformly sized cookies bake more evenly...as anyone who has watched helplessly as the small cookies on a tray burn into charcoal briquettes while the larger cookies remain stubbornly raw in the middle.
OXO scoops come in three sizes, so you can choose the one that makes you feel the least guilty. With the large scoop, you can say, "I only ate one cookie. Good for me!" And with the small scoop, you can tell yourself, "They're so small, I probably need three."
Best of all, these are not just one-trick wonders. I use my scoop to measure cupcake and muffin batter — again for the consistent baking and even results. I've also used it to make perfectly round chocolate truffles, silver dollar pancakes and tiny, artsy-looking scoops of ice cream and sorbet. They're also great for forming all sorts of round deliciousness, like meatballs, melon balls, hush puppies and falafel balls, and for turning out fancy little servings of everything from mashed potatoes to risotto.
In other words, this one little scoop is certainly worth its weight in cookies.
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