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Synergy Metal Working Brewing System

mike — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:21:57 +0000

Leave it up to guys living in Eugene, Oregon, to build a premium home brewing system. The 15-gallon model includes everything you see in the picture. If you know a thing or two about making beer at home, you’re probably drooling right now. Otherwise to the untrained eye, or neighbor walking pass your garage, it might look like you’re cooking meth. I can’t wait for Breaking Bad Season 4 to start! Retail $1,895

“The basic Brewing Stands house two 155,000 BTU propane burners, with separate needle valve controls, plumbed into one 20 PSI high pressure regulator for quick heat and great fuel efficiency. All Kettles, pipe nipples, ball valves, false bottoms, strainers, hose barbs and thermometers are type 316 or 304 Stainless Steel. All brewing stands and kettles are completely, professionally TIG welded and refinished to perfection. We do not use, or condone the act of using weldless fittings. The 15 and 26 Gallon brewing stands are made with 1″ square Type 304 brush polished Stainless Steel tubing.”

synergybrew.com

Stuffed Hamburger Press

mike — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:02:44 +0000

Fact, nothing compares to a home grilled burger done right. It doesn’t matter if you have a $3,000+ grill with an infrared laser thermometer built-in,or perfected the art of the Foreman Grill during college, the stuffed hamburger Press from Williams-Sonoma is simply amazing. Our favorite is stuffing with fresh chopped jalapenos and quality Monterrey Jack cheese. Retail $12

williams-sonoma.com

AK-47 Ice Cube Tray

mike — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:04:57 +0000

If you thought the ice ball machine was cool, check out these AK-47 ice cubes. Worst case scenario someone questions your manliness by asking, “Dude, who drinks their scotch with lipstick shaped ice?” Just keep the tray in plain sight of guests and you shouldn’t have any problems. Retail $24.99 (available through Amazon for $19.99)

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Fuego Element Portable Grill

mike — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:40:07 +0000

Thanks to a quick strap attachment, the Element Portable can be slung over your shoulder like a messenger bag. This makes enjoying a quick meal while stargazing or watching the sunrise so much easier. Just throwing a few McDonald’s McMuffins in your pack isn’t going to score any points with the ladies. Available March 28, 2011. Retail $150

159 square inch cooking surface
Push button lighter
8,000 BTU
LP gas canister hookup

elementbyfuego.com

The Sriracha Cookbook

mike — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:09:24 +0000

Tabasco better watch its back, because Sriracha is a worthy foe. In fact, it was named Bon Appetit’s 2010 Ingredient of the Year. For the majority of my life I only used Sriracha when eating pho noodle soup. Recently I discovered how delightful a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin tastes with a splash of Sriracha. Thanks to author Roger Clemens’ cookbook, there are now 50 more reasons to get my spicy on. Retail $16.99 (available from Amazon for $10.47)

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The Wally Bottle Opener

mike — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:52:03 +0000

Available in brushed stainless steel and weighs only 1.5 ounces. Key chain bottle openers are soooo college. Retail $13.95

spoonsisters.com

Starbucks Beer and Wine

mike — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:03:38 +0000

The”learning lab” is Starbucks testing ground for new menu items, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. It seems Starbucks is dipping its feet in the beer and wine business. Hopefully the “free drink after 2pm” stamp will be valid on alcohol too. : )

“According to a report by USA Today, Starbucks will serve regional wine and beer as well as locally made cheeses, all served on china plates. The interiors have been redesigned so that customers can sit close to the barista, much as they would in regular bar. There is focus on communal seating and tables and chairs would be made by local furniture makers.”

starbucks.com
usatoday.com

Dave’s Gourmet Adjustable Heat Sauce

mike — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:19:57 +0000

Some people can take the heat, and others pretend they can only to suffer in the bathroom later on. Fortunately, Dave’s Gourmet has an adjustable heat sauce so everyone can get their spicy on just right. It features an innovative pump spray dispenser. Retail $23.03 (3-pack)

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Platypus PlatyPreserve

mike — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:36:19 +0000

A great bottle of wine should be consumed within a few hours once the cork is pulled. However, transporting a glass bottle through the wilderness has its challenges. Platypus has developed a product that allows you to transfer your favorite bottle in an air-tight flexible container. Other backpackers might think you’re transporting packs of blood for a transfusion, but when that wonderful first drop touches your lips who cares if you look like a weirdo. Retail $9.95 (holds 800 ml ~ 27 fl oz ~ 2.25 cans of soda)

Pour wine into PlatyPreserve
Place cap loosely on PlatyPreserve
Remove all air by squeezing PlatyPreserve
Tight cap to seal out air in PlatyPrerserve

cascadedesigns.com

Joybond Watermelon Cooler

mike — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:20:06 +0000

Me no speak a Japanese. But with a quick Google translation of Joybond’s product page, we discover the following:

“Tama -chan is the whole season, and even when cool or warm depending on the season OK. The outdoors is the really shines more! Hot summer day is a whole watermelon ” Tama -chan ” into the swimming GO! By train to the core support so cool cigar socket .”

… (scratch head)… an uber cool portable watermelon cooler that plugs into your vehicle’s power outlet? Nuff said, sign me up! Retail $230

joybond.co.jp