Flying these days can be a big hassle, long lines, short tempers and that’s just at the security checks. But there was a time when flying and being on an airplane was a more civilized venture, with hand mixed cocktails and plenty of elbow room. You can’t do anything about the elbow room, but you […]
Feel like a civilized flier again with the Carry On Cocktail Kit Read More
Julie reviewed the SodaStream Fountain Jet Starter Kit a few years ago and found that it was a good way to enjoy tasty sodas without all the waste of aluminum cans and single-use plastic bottles. SodaStream is still around, but they have introduced a variety of new carbonator machines in the past few years. One
Personalize your SodaStream Play machine with a Skinit design Read More
Having a full fridge is actually a good problem to have, right? It probably means we aren’t going hungry. But not having enough space in your fridge can be a bit frustrating at times. Brian Conti, creator of the successfully funded Strong Like Bull Magnets Kickstarter projects, is back with a new crowdfunded—and of course, magnetically-powered—product. The
bottleLoft magnetically helps save fridge space Read More
I’ve seen various “charms” that help you keep up with which glass belongs to whom at parties, but most of them only work with stemmed glasses. What if you aren’t having wine? How do you identify your soda glass or beer stein or your coffee cup? It won’t be a problem with the Drink Ink
You’ll know which glass is yours when you tat it up! Read More
The Vitesse Aerator is a two-piece set that was designed with dual functions – to easily decant and aerate wine. The set consists of a mouth-blown, lead-free crystal decanter and an adapter that fits securely onto both bottle and decanter for a stable, hands-free decanting. The crystal decanter has a “narrow neck and wide base
Decant and aerate your wine in one easy step Read More
If you have young children who have reached that “I can do it myself” age, you know what a time bomb a gallon jug of milk can be. Install a Magic Tap Automatic Drink Dispenser on the milk jug, and even young children can dispense milk or other beverage without even needing to lift the
With the Magic Tap, even young children can pour themselves a drink without making a mess Read More
About a year and a half ago I reviewed a set of Balls of Steel, a drink cooler with a snappy name and ties to testicular cancer research; fifteen percent of their net profits are donated towards the cause. They recently reached out again to ask if I’d like to review their version 2.0–Balls of
Balls of Steel with Arctic Core review Read More
Your barware might not include expensive ceramic or metal beer steins, but you can simulate the look with these Das Can-In-Stein beverage can holders. Simply slip any standard 12 ounce can into the “scaffolding”, and you’ll have a stein, complete with handle and thumb-opened hinged lid. Although it looks like pewter, Das Can-In-Stein is made
Get ready for Oktoberfest with Das Can-In-Stein Read More
Always on the lookout for neat travel gear, I recently stumbled upon this product from Hydrapak, the Stash Bottle a collapsible TPU walled water bottle. What makes this so interesting to me is that when not in use, the hard molded top and bottom can be collapsed together for storage. This feature is a travelers
Get your hydration fix in a flash with the collapsable Stash Bottle Read More
The Neolid Twizz is a plastic 12 ounce cup made in France of light weight, waterproof and insulating plastic. So far that sounds pretty boring right? The interesting feature of this cup is the specially designed twisting lid that opens and closes with a twist. The lid opens like an iris or camera shutter and
Neolid Twizz is a travel cup with a twist Read More
Julie reviewed the SodaStream a few years ago and determined it was an economical way to make your own sodas at home. It gives you the option to make regular, diet, and caffeine-free sodas and flavored waters, but it did look a bit utilitarian. Big deal, you might say, but there are some people out
KitchenAid brings a whole new look to the SodaStream Sparkling Beverage Maker Read More
Juice boxes are convenient for packing in a child’s lunch or for taking along on trips, but what they contain probably isn’t your first pick for feeding to your child. Those juice boxes often contain beverages that are more sugar than anything else, so they aren’t nutritious. Those flimsy cardboard boxes that can seem like
Serve your kids a better drink in a better drink box Read More
Most of our appliances communicate with us now, so it was only a matter of time before our dinnerware did too. The Vessyl, created by a company called Mark One, is a 13 ounce cup that contains sensors which can determine the type of drink (including sodas, alcohol, smoothies, tea, coffee, etc.) as well as
“The Vessyl with the pestle has the brew that is true…” Read More
These cups and coasters redefine cups with designs that change when hot beverages are added. These borosilicate glass mugs have an interesting slanted shape and unusual stick handles, but they are otherwise plain when viewed from the side. They have a fish-shaped metal piece on the bottom, and when you fill the mug with a hot
Hot beverage + coaster = koi pond Read More
You’re having a party, but you don’t know a lot of recipes for mixed drinks. Sure, you could run to the bookstore and buy a bartender’s recipe book, but where’s the gadgety fun in that? Instead, purchase the Perfect Drink App-Controlled Smart Bartending Scale and you’ll have recipes for hundreds of drinks at your fingertips,
Make the Perfect Drink with this app-controlled bartending scale Read More