Sticker measures edibility
2-3-2012
Scientist from the Tufts University (USA) designed a high-tech sticker that lets you know if the food is still edible. The sticker is edible itself and responds to chemical reactions in the product. The sticker can be scanned with a smartphone.
Edible Scrabble
2-3-2012
These edible Scrabble game is colored with natural vanilla and is made of real chocolate. The tiles have the same size as the real game. The edible Scrabble game is for sale at Etsy.
Impossible pool table
2-3-2012
The Barclays Singapore Open is played on one of the toughest golfcourses in Asia. For the 2011 tournament, TBWA Singapore designed an impossible pool table.
A beer?
1-3-2012
With the Stack-cup it’s possible to carry up to 25 cups! The Stack-Cups can be filled up to 500ml and are reusable. Idea for the upcoming festival season!
Order through fax
1-3-2012
The new night café Bloemenbar has opened in Amsterdam. The decoration is homely and on the tables old-fashioned telephones are placed to connect with other tables. Soon it’s possible to order your drinks through fax.
Stone-grilling anno 2012
1-3-2012
The company Goet designed unique stone grill plate STEENGOET after a study of different designs and trends. With the stone plate guests have the opportunity to prepare their menu in different ways. STEENGOET can be heated up to 350 Celsius.
Food oasis in Seattle
29-2-2012
In the Seattle neighborhood Beacon Hill, a food oasis will be created on three hectares. Chestnut and walnut trees , blueberry and raspberrybushes, apple, pear trees and more will be planted. The park is public and the fruits can be picked for free. It’s expected that the park will be built this summer.
Bread spoons
29-2-2012
Dutch designer Niels Datema designed bread spoons that measure the correct amount of flour, water, yeast, sugar and oil for the perfect bread.
Special coffee Oud Sluis
29-2-2012
3-Star restaurant Oud Sluis (the Netherlands) led by Sergio Herman serves from now on special coffees. With the Antwerp espresso roaster La Marzocco Linea from the brand CaffèNation Dopio espresso, cappuccino and latte can be made. Benjamin de Buck, host of Oud Sluis, followed a special barista course how to use the machine.
Saffron tea
28-2-2012
The organic saffron farm Lo Zaff sells saffron tea since 2011. The tradition of saffron tea goes back for centuries and is a natural medicine against depression, reduced vision, insomnia and memory loss. Saffron tea is delivered in a purple glass jar, because saffron is just like olive oil, sensitive to daylight. (foto: Marjan Ippel, talkinfood.nl)