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Fruit Invaders Chopping Board

James Kelly — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:33:24 +0000

Here at GeekAlerts we love good food and the cool chopping boards used to prepare that food. We showed you the NES Controller Chopping Board and the OCD Chopping Board not too long ago, and we think you’re going to want to add this next cutting board to your collection as well. The Fruit Invaders [...]

Jessie Steele Cupcakes Apron

James Kelly — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:23 +0000

If your significant other enjoys cooking and baking, then they will definitely enjoy this cute Jessie Steele Cupcakes Apron. Designed to look like tasty cupcakes with cherries on top, this 100% cotton apron measures 33.0” x 27.0” with 10.5″ bib width, top strap length of 28” per side, and side strap length of 27” per [...]

Star Wars R2-D2 Apron

Hazel Chua — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:36:13 +0000

I normally hate doing chores that would require me to don an apron, but I don’t think I’d be such a bitter homemaker if I had the Star Wars R2-D2 Apron on. It’s got a design that geeks will instantly recognize and appreciate; heck, even those who aren’t really into Star Wars will agree that [...]

The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook

Hazel Chua — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:25:17 +0000

Every time I pick up a Hunger Games book, I feel grateful that I don’t have to go through so much trouble for each and every single meal I’m about to have. If you have ever been curious about what the food they’re cooking up might be like or tastes like, then now’s your chance. [...]

Prometheus Kitchen Appliance

Hazel Chua — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:40:54 +0000

For those who are impaired in any way, be it visually or physically, it always helps to know that there are gadgets and appliances out there that are made especially with them in mind. For example, the Braille Electric Plug Tags would make identifying which wires belonged to which appliances simply by touching them or checking [...]

Portion Cooking Spoon w/ Measuring Grooves

Conner Flynn — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:27:25 +0000

Getting your portions right when measuring ingredients is a must when you are baking. The Portion Cooking Spoon w/ Measuring Grooves will help you do the job right and make your tasty treats easily. It measures wet or dry ingredients, then stirs it in with one handy tool. The handle measures up to 1/4 cup [...]

Garlic Zoom XL

Hazel Chua — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:33:04 +0000

I love garlic in my food and the fried kind mixed with my peanuts, but chopping garlic? It’s not one of my favorite tasks, mainly because they tend to get a little bit sticky. But you’ve gotta do what you gotta do in the kitchen. But if you can do everything easier, then why not? [...]

Pyramid Scheme Measuring Cups

Conner Flynn — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:49:37 +0000

Pyramid schemes are usually a bad thing, but in this case, these Pyramid Scheme Measuring Cups are a great investment. It looks like a great way to measure your ingredients when baking. They’re all dishwasher-safe and food-grade ABS plastic. Measures 4 inches long x 4 inches wide x 4 inches tall. Great novel design and [...]

Heart Shaped Spatula

Hazel Chua — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:52:40 +0000

February is fast approaching, and already, I’m seeing stores start to decorate their windows with Valentine themes. It’s the time of the year when couples come out to celebrate and singles come out in groups to enjoy their singlehood. If you happen to belong to the former category and happen to have a significant other [...]

Heart Shaped Cucumber Mold Set

Patra Beaulieu — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:28:27 +0000

We’ve all heard about genetically modified crops, but there’s another way to mess with Mother Nature; by performing plastic surgery on baby cucumbers. Now you can grow cucumbers that slice into delightful heart shapes by using the Heart Shaped Cucumber Mold Set. First it was square melons, but then some creative folks in Yamagata Prefecture made our [...]

NFL Sandwich Press

Conner Flynn — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:37:18 +0000

When you’re watching the big game, you can get pretty hungry. You could make yourself a plain old sandwich, but wouldn’t you rather make a sandwich that features the logo of your favorite NFL team? The NFL Sandwich Press does just that. You can choose from several of your favorite teams and the non-stick cooking [...]

Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food

Patra Beaulieu — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:32:55 +0000

Most geeks eventually flee the nest of their parents’ home and end up cooking for themselves. Since geeks are so smart, they tend to get all mad scientist in the kitchen and end up transforming themselves into amazing cooks. But the road to culinary success is often filled with speed bumps, sharp curves, and deer in the headlights. Venison, anyone? To bypass some [...]

Brownie Bar Factory

Hazel Chua — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:29:08 +0000

GeekAlerts showed you a Brownie Maker in the past, but this electric maker is slightly different in design and saves you a whopping two minutes off the bake time…Might not sound like a lot, but when you’re dying for brownies two minutes will seem like an eternity. Technology has made baking brownies easy and breezy. [...]

The Perfect Crêpe Maker

Patra Beaulieu — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:13:35 +0000

Have you mastered the art of making the perfect crêpe? Making excellent crêpes doesn’t happen overnight, though part of the secret to making crêpes more flavorful is to prepare the batter the night before. Crêpes are finicky because they are so thin that they can burn, tear, and stick in the pan if cooked at the [...]

Camera Cookie Cutter Set

Hazel Chua — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:23:58 +0000

It’s time to put the Gingerdead Man Cookie Cutter and take out the Camera Cookie Cutter Set. With a bit of practice and a whole lot of skills, you will be able to create camera-shaped cookies that are picture perfect. Aside from the fact that camera cookies would be fun to chew on, freshly-baked ones [...]

Swiss Measuring Spoons

Jack Kieffer — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:14:57 +0000

The Swiss Measuring Spoons are a unique set of helpful cooking tools that will keep you from messing up those delicious sugar cookies that you’re making this Christmas season. They are dishwasher safe and only $10 – a good price for a set of table spoon measuring spoons. The Swiss Measuring Spoons were modeled after [...]

Hello Kitty Toaster

James Kelly — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:24:21 +0000

Most of the writers here at GeekAlerts are simple people, don’t ask for much, and appreciate things like a nice piece of toast. You’ve seen the Star Wars Toaster and Pop Art Toaster, and now the Hello Kitty Toaster is here to ensure that everyone has a chance to start their day off with a [...]

Toast It Toaster Bags

Hazel Chua — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:04:26 +0000

I prefer to use the oven toaster to heat up leftovers like pizza, burgers, and sandwiches because all the microwave manages to do it is turn some otherwise good food into a rubbery mess. Although, the one thing I hate about toasters is having to clean up the trays or the grills; which is why [...]

Mirja Digital Folding Scales

Hazel Chua — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:25:34 +0000

If your type of work involves a lot of weighing, then you might want to consider investing in these Mirja Digital Folding Scales. They’re super handy because you can just fold the entire thing up into a tube when you’re not using it or when you’re done weighing out your stuff. The scales can weigh objects [...]

Peace of Cake Pan

Patra Beaulieu — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:15:25 +0000

Some people like to rally in front of government buildings to promote peace, while others like to bring harmony by means of food. When you bake a cake in the Peace of Cake Pan, folks will forget what they were fighting about and come together as one to eat cake. Make cake, not war. Iconic ’60s symbol bakes [...]

Angry Birds Bad Piggies’ Egg Recipes Cook Book

Conner Flynn — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:53:03 +0000

Angry Birds is still hugely popular, but what do you do after you’ve played the game for hundreds of hours? Let them teach you how to cook with the Angry Birds Bad Piggies’ Egg Recipes Cook Book. You can create all kinds of recipes and strange dishes. This book has 96 pages of egg recipes [...]

T-Fal ActiFry Low-Fat Deep Fryer Multi-Cooker

Patra Beaulieu — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:23:06 +0000

Really, there is such thing as food that’s low-fat and deep-fried? If you’re a big fan of all things ’frites’ then this may be something you’ll want for Christmas: introducing the T-Fal ActiFry Low-Fat Deep Fryer Multi-Cooker. T-Fal ActiFry Low-Fat Deep Fryer Multi-Cooker 2.2 -pound-capacity electric low-fat multi-cooker with patented stirring paddle and pulsating heat system. Color: White Cook [...]

Salty the Snowman Shaker

James Kelly — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:12:50 +0000

As winter closes in on so many and the holiday season draws near, decorate your dinner table with the Salty the Snowman Shaker. This glass snowman comes to us from Fred and Friends and is the perfect daily reminder that winter is well on its way. The bright orange carrot nose doubles as a removable [...]

The Hungover Cookbook

Patra Beaulieu — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:04:54 +0000

It happens to the best of us. You forget your liquor threshold one evening only to wake up with a pounding headache, dazed, confused, and worst of all, hungry. If you can muster up the strength to get out of bed and make it to the kitchen, there’s the self-help Hungoevr Cookbook by Milton Crawford to help combat [...]