Aeropress Coffee Maker Review and Demo
I was a very early adopter of the Aeropress, I have been using one very nearly since their introduction. I would have bought it in mid to late 2006, and I have made hundreds of…
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Stella Brevettata, The Coolest Coffee Maker You Can’t Buy
Let’s get this out of the way. No, this isn’t an homage to Marlon Brando. No, I don’t have an ex-wife in Queens. Stella is a maker of coffee pots. So, why do I want…
My Affair with Bialetti
I need to get this out there. For 25 years I have had an on-again, off-again relationship with a hot little Italian. You’ve probably seen her; hour-glass figure, angular good looks. We have had an…
Weber Smokey Joe Product Review
I’ve owned Weber Smokey Joe grills off and on for over 20 years. I bought my first one in college, and grilled all manner of meats and vegetables for myself and my roommates. After a…
Mini Pepper Grinder Product Review
This is just a quick review of a couple of very small pepper grinders I’ve picked up lately, with the idea of finding something to throw in my travel kit. Orka Mini Salt and Pepper…
Kitchen Shears that Travel
I don’t use my kitchen shears for absolutely everything – for that matter, I often don’t even use them for jobs where they would seem the best tool to use. When I truss a chicken,…
Inexpensive Travel Knife Reviews Round-up
Over the past several months I’ve purchased a few inexpensive knives to take with me on trips. What has been my selection criteria? Mainly, price and that they come with some sort of sheath or…
Whisking Away – A Whisk that Travels
A whisk is not the single most essential travel cooking tool. That would be the knife, and I will have much to say about knives. However, a whisk is a very useful tool for everything…
Platypus Wine Preserver and Govino glasses
Platypus PlatyPreserve Wine Bag My test method for the Platypus wine preserver was to decant (dump) a $17 Malbec into it, squeeze out the air, cap it, and toss it into a hot storage compartment…
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