Scientific spice rack
With this scientific spice rack you can organize dried herbs. Each herb is stored in a separate glass test tube and is labeled with a sticker. This pice rack is a fun item on a table in a restaurant.
With this scientific spice rack you can organize dried herbs. Each herb is stored in a separate glass test tube and is labeled with a sticker. This pice rack is a fun item on a table in a restaurant.
Even if a guy is wearing a simple t-shirt, with this napkin at his neck he looks like he did his best to get dressed up for dinner. A funny alternative for a tie.
Two former Noma sous-chefs Samuel Nutter and Victor Wagman will open a new restaurant named Bror, in the heart of Copenhagen next month. Currently there are not many details available, but they will grow their own vegetables on Sejerø island. The two chefs have opened a Twitter and Facebook account to keep people up to date on the progress.
During a demo at the TED conference in California, Delta showed a concept shower called ‘Photon Shower’ that could help passengers recover from their jet lag. Delta worked together with Wieden + Kennedy New York and sleep expert Dr. Russell Foster to design a shower that uses light to alter the body’s internal clock. Travelers can enter their flight information and the ‘Photon Shower’ will adjust for their needs based on flight time. The light recreates the effects of sunlight to alleviate jet lag.
The Youth Food Movement and the Dutch ‘Agrarische Jongeren Kontakt’ bring farmers and consumers together at the online platform ‘Het Eetcafé’. With the online platform the distance between farmer and consumer is reduced and the consumer learns more about the daily practice on a farm. The online platform gives the farmer the opportunity to explain how things are going at the farm and the consumers can ask questions, criticize and start discussions. The platform will soon be offline as well. This year they will organize days throughout the country where farmers meet consumers in the city and consumers can visit the farm to see where their food comes from. The project is supported by the Ministry of Economics of the Netherlands.
Josh Tetrick, founder of start up Hampton Creek food, worked together with specialists such as food scientists, chefs and molecular biologists to figure out how to create a product that is made out of plants but works like an egg. The team had to dissect an egg down to its microbiology and nutritional components. They developed a plant-based egg, called ‘Beyond Eggs’. The Beyond Eggs can replace an egg in food like baked goods, dressing ore sauces. Beyond Eggs are healthier, cholesterol-free, allergy-free and the food safety is better.
On April 6 the Belgian Beer Day will be organized. The Captain Beerheart Foundation organize this event to connect all Belgian beer fans from all over the world and toast to Belgian Beer. More than 8.000 people from 103 countries already support the Belgian Beer Day.
Restaurant De Compagnon in Amsterdam serves appetizers on a bicycle handlebar with a tray. Nowadays many restaurants are working with local products, but in Amsterdam there are few local products available. Therefore restaurant De Compagnon approached this trend in a different way. The nature of Amsterdam has been characterized by bicycles. Serving appetizers on a bicycle handlebar is a wink to the trend ‘local’.
The company ‘Ganslekker’ produces a spread made of goose meat. The number of geese in the Netherlands is increasing and often causes (environmental) problems. For these reasons, the geese are shot. ‘Ganslekker’ uses the meat of these shot geese to make spread. The spread is available as ham or foie gras pate and is organic and sustainable.
The doughnut is very popular in the United States and there are more new varieties on the market. Lucky’s Doughnuts creates authentic, handmade doughnuts in many variants. Likewise the crème brûlée doughnut, a doughnut filled with vanilla pastry cream topped with crisp, burnt sugar caramel shell. They also have other special doughnuts like a tiramisu or blood orange doughnut.
Many people know dry ice from the theatrical world as haze ore smoke used at TV shows and musicals, but dry ice is also increasingly used in the hospitality industry. ICS Dry Ice developed the Mistystix, that gives a drink that mysterious smoke effect. The Mistystix is designed to be used in drinks and is filled with dry ice. Once the Mistystix touches the drink, it creates a smoking effect. The most beautiful effect is created when the drink is not too cold. With the Mistystix the taste of the drink is optimum, it keeps the drink cold and it remains smoking about 3 to 5 minutes. Use dry ice for the presentation of a dish or dry ice can also be used in the finest form to make a sorbet from fresh juices. Filling a wine cooler with water and dry ice gives a festive effect.
KLM Royal Dutch Airline recently launched a global social media campaign, named the KLM Must See Map. Consumers can create a map of their destination and approach friends via Twitter, Facebook and email to get some tips about attractions and interesting activities. When the map is completed, KLM prints the map and sends the city card to the consumer for free. The campaign is made by Code d’Azur and is active in 24 countries.
A 134-year old fort has been converted into the luxury Spitbank Fort Hotel. The old fort is located one mile outside of Portsmouth Harbour in Hampshire and was used by British nationals in defense of boats and aircraft’s. The history of the fort is remained intact by brick walls, fortress windows and old cannons. The Spitbank Fort Hotel is equipped with many luxuries, such as a rooftop pool, sauna, sun terrace, champagne bar and 3 restaurants. The hotel can be reached by helicopter or boat. More inspirational pictures on the website of the hotel.
Instead of the standard figure drawing with milk foam in the cream layer of a cup of coffee, make it special with latte 3D art.
Via the twitter account of Kobe Desamaults we saw this beautiful long term movie about the preparation of duck by chef Seiji Yamamoto. Through the online video channel Tokyo Gastronomy by Friendroid, there are several videos to see about gastronomy in Tokyo.

This modern sofa from designer Annette Hinterwirth can fill a room in many different ways. It is possible to use them as separate chairs, but they can also be put together to make a round sofa.

This is the first individual devic to count the number of drinks. This coaster measures various components of consumption such as the number of glasses, the quantity and the number of calories.

The Italian fashion house Fendi created this wine refrigerator. The exterior is decorated with soft leather with a beautiful structure. In the refrigerator 16 bottles of wine can be cooled under ideal conditions.

This handmade box of the brand Macallan whiskey is made exclusively for Harrod’s. The box holds six different whiskeys from 1937 to 1970.

To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of a New York-based jeweler’s they designed worlds most expensive cupcake. They placed a 5.48ct diamond on top of the cupcake. The cupcake costs $ 106,794.

With this modern and luxurious pastamachine it is easy to make pasta. The ‘Atlas 150 ‘is available in different colors and multifunctional. The device can make tagliatelle, ravioli, lasagna and other pasta types to different thicknesses (0.5 to 3mm).

This ‘Ice Tray Crush’ is a smart and quick way to make crushed ice for your cocktail. This silicon case only has to go in the freezer for one hour before use. Hold it above a glass, then squeeze hard and the result is crushed ice.

This phonebattery is a clever solution for when your battery is dead and you still need to make an important phonecall. By running the battery very quickly around your finger the battery charges a little bit.

In the world’s tallest building situated in Dubai, Burj Dubai, the Armani Hotel will open its doors on March 18th. The hotel has 160 rooms the first eight floors. The suites are located on the 38th and 39th floor. The Dutch designer Titus van der Werf designed the hotel.

A controversial action of nightmayor / transvestite Jennifer Hopelezz to raise awareness against the drug GHB. On January 2, all party people of the club were informed of the death of Susie Schlampie (house transvestite) by GHB. Emails were sent, and an obituary was set to give people the opportunity to say goodbye. Luckily it was a pr-stunt, Susie is still alive …

This beautiful range of waterproof LCD TV’s enables you to enjoy your favorite programs anywhere. The TV and remote controls are 100% waterproof and easy to install with the wall mount.

These sakebottles are made of dried squid. The squids are caught, cleaned and dried in the sun. Then they are mixed with dough or rice to easily create a bottle shape. When the warm sake is in the bottle, the liquor will quickly absorb the taste of the squid. The bottle can be re-used 5 or 6 time. See the bottles here.

Chef Joost Hoes wants guests to experience how traditionally prepared fries taste. The organic sauces are prepared by him every day.

The Vap steamer uses steam to (re)heat food. The steamer was designed by Arthur Senant and is a healthy alternative to reheat the ‘leftovers’.

The Swedish wine brand “Akesson” has a new range of wines. The wines are identified by the colorful and soft packaging designed by Swedish studio Liedgren Design. The question is whether the consumer is ready to drink wine from such a package.

This sake bottle is designed in the style of Aladdin. After use can also be used as a vase.

The newspaper “Niiu” works with 17 other newspapers (local and international) to give readers a choice in what they want to read. Readers can decide for information in their paper (24 pages) to read (more or less fashion business for example). Those who don’t want a personalized newspaper receive predefined topics in their paper.

What do you do when your phone rings while you’re smoking a cigarette and you’re reading the newspaper on a trainplatform? The ‘DIY Magnetic Coffee Cozy “is the solution. Instead of holding 3 things at once the cup of coffee can easily be atucked to an (iron) pole or car.

There is a new technique that can make alcohol solid, so it can be manufactured in a pill form. This way, the exact dosage can be easily calculated. Several types are available, such as whiskey, brandy, wine and beer. Use in moderation of course.

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