NEWS – Few things are more disappointing than working hard to prepare a delicious meal but finding the cooked veggies are cold and the salad is hot by the time everyone gets to the table. (Yes, I know – first-world problems…) These insulated bowls with lids from Oggi will keep your food at the right […]
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NEWS – Just like with most reusable lunch kits, taking your lunch from home will be more eco-friendly. You will reduce waste because you won’t need plastic bags, waxed paper, or aluminum foil to package up your lunch. You don’t have to worry if the PlanetBox lunchbox is food-safe and BPA-free. PlanetBox says they take
PlanetBox is the eco-friendly lunchbox for kids or adults Read More
REVIEW – In the past, we haven’t reviewed many food items here on The Gadgeteer but that’s about to change really quick because today I want to tell you about some delicious snacks that will make you remember a favorite treat from when you were a kid. What is it? The Marshinator treats are a new twist
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Sometimes you need to carry along heat-sensitive items – like medicines, cosmetics, or even a snack for later. You need to keep these items at a cool temperature, but there are times when you don’t want to look like you’re traveling with a lunchbox. The Black Insulated Bag from Cool-It Caddy does the job of
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I am sure that all of the Gadgeteer readers that have been following my news stories and reviews regularly know by now that I am a serious gadget nerd. So I am figuring that you may be initially surprised when I start chatting about food containers. After all, I don’t ever recall putting batteries in
The Smarterware product line means no more wasted food – finally there is an app for that! Read More
I only eat hard-boiled eggs, but I’ve always loved the dishes and the style of eating soft-cooked eggs still in the shell while they are cradled in an egg cup. I periodically think about getting some nice egg cups and setting my peeled hard-boiled egg in one while I eat breakfast. But I’m going off
Easily crack the top off soft- or hard-boiled eggs Read More
I don’t know how often I get some fresh scallions or broccoli, stick them in the fridge under all the other produce I have in there, and find them again after they are limp and inedible. With the VeggiDome, I could store them on display in the kitchen, so I don’t forget them, in a
Send your fresh fruits and veggies to VeggiDome! Read More
I love guacamole! Not that processed pre-made stuff, I’m talking about fresh, hand-made guacamole. The problem with fresh guac is that after a day or two it always gets that disgusting brown color. And none of those home remedies ever seems to work. Guac-Lock to the rescue The Guac-Lock is a shatter-proof, odor-proof guacamole container
Just say no to brown guacamole with Guac-Lock Read More
Granola bars are available everywhere, but sometimes it seems they aren’t really different than candy bars. If you like granola bars but you want more control over the ingredients, make your own with the Tescoma Granola Bar Press. The press is made from food-grade silicone and BPA-free plastics, so you won’t worry about adding any
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Levenger says this picnic basket is inspired by pioneer wagons, hence the name. It has a durable canvas exterior, a water-resistant polyester lining, and faux leather trim. The Pioneer Canvas Picnic Basket measures 20″ x 12.75″ x 11.5″ and weighs 11 pounds. It has a double lid, two storage pockets on the front, and a water-resistant
Everything you need for a picnic for two except the food Read More
Over the years, there’s been a lot of discussion of how to get spreadable butter here on The Gadgeteer. We’ve examined heated knives, water-immersion chambers, and even electric butter dishes. This Butterie dish keeps it simple by just keeping the butter covered and sitting on the kitchen counter. Butterie is made of 95% BPA-free plastic and
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What is it? Verb Bars are chewy, chocolatey, and enriched with the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. The caffeine comes from organic green tea, which entails no spike, no crash, and higher levels of focus than caffeine from other sources due to an amino-acid called L-Theanine. What’s in the box? For
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If you aren’t a sandwich-and-chips-for-lunch person, you might like the Black+Blum Stackable Lunch Pot. This reusable set of stacking bowls is reminiscent of the Tiffin food carriers, but it is much smaller than most Tiffins I’ve seen and is, therefore, more suited for a single person. This kit has two phthalate-free and BPA-free bowls that
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Here’s a unique gift idea for the person who has everything and doesn’t take insulin. It’s a personalized face lollipop from Prezzybox in the UK. Send in a photo of your favorite person, choose a flavor from their selection of five flavors that include strawberry, passion fruit, orange, apple or tutti frutti, and let them
Now you can lick your own face AND get diabetes at the same time Read More
Are clips or twist ties the best way to secure a bag rice, beans, coffee, cereal, etc? One alternative to consider is a Bag Cap from ROMMEKA. What the heck is a bag cap you’re wondering?
Don’t clip your bags, cap them Read More
If you’re not a fan of hotdogs, don’t want to buy hamburger buns AND hotdog buns, or you want to confuse your guests at your next cookout, you need to check out these burger dog gadgets. What are burger dogs you ask? They are hamburgers shaped like hotdogs…duh!
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Alright, I must admit that when I saw this product I said to myself, “WHY”. But as I thought about it for a minute (maybe three) I said: “why not”. I am of course talking about the Fondoodler.
It’s not fondue, it’s the Fondoodler Read More
For people with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition for which there is no cure, eating gluten-free isn’t just a way of life. It is life, considering a mere 20 ppm of gluten is all it takes to trip an immune response. Enter Nima, a portable gluten sensor that tests food for the presence of gluten
A celiac’s new best friend: the Nima portable gluten sensor Read More
I have a small collection of robots that I have included in photos in many of my smartphone reviews. I especially like retro robots, which is why this classic robot lunchbox from Suck UK caught my eye.
I hope lunchboxes aren’t just for kids because I want this robot lunchbox Read More
It is not unusual for us to open a new bag of chips, pour out a couple servings and then fail to find a clip to keep the top of the bag from unfolding and going stale. Sometimes we end up using a paper clip or use one clip to secure two bags. Clips and
Your half-eaten bags of Doritos will never go stale again Read More