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Summer Sangria

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:27:18 GMT

Sangira is the perfect drink to have at home during the summer.

I Was Told There’d Be Cake - Treat yourself to a great read

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:43:59 GMT

I Was Told There t let go of the book (must remember to watch my step when leaving the subway) and all I want is to take it to the nearest park and forget I promised myself to jog tonight. Enjoy.

Real Cappuccino at your fingertips

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:33:59 GMT

This fully automated espresso machine (Delonghi Gran Dama Espresso maker) is the new addition to our corporate kitchen. The first thought I had after seeing this machine was that this new toy will last a week before breaking/stop working/will flash lights we won go for it! ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Japanese School Girl Candy

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:54:48 GMT

t warn you!

Winter - Kitchen Accessories

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:52:56 GMT

When it's cold outside and you don't feel like doing much, casseroles are a great food choice. You put everything in one dish and it goes to sleep in the oven for a few hours. The more, the better.

But then rises the dilemma, do i invest in a great (yet expensive) pot, or go for the cheap, but will get the job done?

After much research i narrowed it down to my top 3 choices:

1. Le Creuse... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Chocolate Fashion

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 20:06:31 GMT

In Canada you can have your dress and eat it too!

The annual Chocolate Cadbury Fashion Show featured top designers who took this challenge very seriously. All outfits had to consist of edible chocolate yet allow movement and of course - look good!

This is the third year of this fashion show, this year they even introduced male models and ranging eras of clothing.

Who said models and choc... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

My M&Ms

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 05:01:23 GMT

I can't stop playing around with their website, this is really cool!

M&Ms can now be customized! you can put your message (letter limit that can be spread to two different lines), your logo, your greeting, whatever you want instead of that classic M.

You can make them all with one color, and select from a series of options. You can even choose the packaging for it.
This will be a really cut... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The Bee Hype - Burt's Bees

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:28:21 GMT

I love all things natural, the thought that you are doing something good for your body, for a change, reassures the mind in some twisted way.
I found out about Burt's Bees a while ago, an office xmas gift that turned out not bad at all.

I got the mini-package with a great sampling of their products. After a mini-pamper i stuck with their great lip balm, it was great for the dry Manhattan win... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Absolut Grcic

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:46:32 GMT

Absolut Vodka recently released an exclusive line of cocktail glasses designed for the company by Konstantin Grcic, one of today’s most innovative designers. Grcic has worked in the past with big names like Muji and Krups adding Absolut to his belt was a question of time.

The design of the glasses carries the Absolut uniqueness; it is durable for home / commercial use and was inspired by the le... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Padma's New Book

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:03:22 GMT

Another fine example to the claim that TopChef is an overrated-product placement show.
Presented exclusively on the show, Padma Lakshmi's new recipe book.
The second book in 7 years, last one offered fat-free options, this one is for everyday recipes from around the world.
Available for sale on October 2nd, until then we'll have to watch the show for more products by Padma...... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

McDonalds - How low can you go

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:36:09 GMT

This is the best McCommercial!!!
Looks like they can relax a bit from the healthy-awareness message and have some fun. Now featuring McChacha...

Personal Vending-Machine Fridge

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:22:12 GMT

I was looking for a present for a new college student and thought this is really cute.

It fits ten 12-oz can, makes sure it is always cold, includes 12 tokens but can also work with quarters (don’t worry! you get your money back afterwards), and comes in blue or silver.

A bit pricy for such a gift, but a really cute gadget – maybe it’ll work in an office…
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Absolut New Orleans!

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 05:34:57 GMT

Absolut Vodka recently launched a new limited edition to support New Orleans. Profits from the mango vodka with a spicy black pepper kick will be donated to Gulf Region charities to commemorate the second anniversary of Katrina on August 29th.
Absolut plans to make 35,000 cases - *100%* of the profits will go to charity!!
I’ll drink to that!
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Ding3000 S-XL Cake Pan

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 05:07:27 GMT

We all know those events when you take out that cake and start cutting it for your guests. Only then you those who want “a tiny peace for me, no, no that is too much, I will never eat the whole thing” (yeah right!) or those that “I loovvee cheese cake, I’ll take a chunk” (at least someone is honest here). Well, our creative friends at Ding3000 did it again! They are offering a cake pan that gives ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The Tomatina Tomato Fight in Spain

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:50:45 GMT

The world’s biggest specialty food-fight took place yesterday, Wednesday, in Bunol, Spain. The annual tradition includes 30,000 people and over 240,000 pounds of tomatoes.
The tradition is believed to have started in 1945, when a fight started between some carnival goers, the nearby vegetable stall quickly started a tomato fight. Police was quick to calm down the popular fight that continued ind... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

a pinch of salt

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:29:50 GMT

The times they are a-changin. When asking my grandmother for a family recipe, after much persuasion and swearing to secrecy, it would sound pretty much like:

Grandma: You add a little of flour.
BigApple: how much is a little?
Grandma: You will see when you stir everything together.
BA: but how can I see *before* I stir it?
GM: I don’t have exact measurements, you need to test it and see how... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Top Chef - time to move on

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:56:25 GMT

Wednesday is my favorite night on TV - Top Chef Miami, season 3 is in full swing. I came across the show during a lazy Saturday afternoon watching reruns of season 2 and got hooked just before the big finale.

It was exciting watching young chefs innovate and compete for something they are passionate about. Unfortunately that is no longer the case. I think tomorrow will be the first Wednesday i... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Ratatouille - you gotta love Pixar

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:33:16 GMT

Even if you are not the animation fan, you can’t stay nonchalant after seeing this movie. What is it about Pixar that makes you look at the world from a different perspective?
The story of food lovers, in a beautiful city, through the eyes of a rodent – and its amazing! Some scenes seem like they were photographed and not animated. The expressions of the characters make you feel like they are ac... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Restaurant Week is loosing its glamour

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:24:18 GMT

There is nothing I like to do more than target new restaurants, well other than trying them out. Restaurant Week was always a great way to try those restaurants that you normally wouldn’t cough the money to dine in them.

During the 2 week period (Monday – Friday only) A three-course Lunch/Dinner menu is offered for a fixed price. You can’t just try anything off the menu, only the part that was... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Bamboo-Steamer Initiation

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:48:04 GMT

It started in a small store near chinatown, NYC. I saw the steamer and knew a new relationship is coming our way. It comes in different sizes and hights - i chose a 2 level 8'' diameter, $12 one.

The next step was trying to imitate the great shrimp shumai from my favorite sushi place. A quick google search brought up a martha receipe for shrimp shumai.

And this is where our story begins...
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]