ol_ironstomach Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I love the ThinkGeek and all the great schwag they collect from the internets. But a few words of warning regarding these particular choices... The quad-timer appears to use the same control knob/click ring that American Innovative uses in their Never-Late Alarm Clock (also sold by ThinkGeek). And the outer click ring is not well-debounced. Maybe it works better on the timer, but on the clock it has a difficult time deciding if you're clicking slowly (advance by one) or clicking quickly (advance by 10). That spork is a "wall hanger". Makes a great gift for spork collectors (gave one of that model away several years ago, in fact) but it's kinda lousy for actual camping...too shallow for soup, too blunt as a fork. Snow Peak's other titaniumware is awesome tho, and readily available at HTO and probably REI. As always, YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 I love you, breakfast! Thanks to Hannukah Harry I am now a proud owner. My family doesn't know whether to be thrilled that I actually plan to eat breakfast thanks to this thing or to be very, very worried that it was on my wish list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I just want to try this once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I just want to try this once. I would rather just watch. The woman that I took a wine class from at CIA does this. You can find more info here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I just want to try this once. Did you notice this feature? -- Large blade is made of high grade stainless steel, with a Rockwell hardness of 56/54 Obviously, there is an official "Rockwell hardness" scale that is the source of the above ratio... Hmm. I think I'll just defer to Al Dente for the inevitable double entendre here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 From Wikipedia's description of the Rockwell scale: Good practice includes: Cleaning indenter and test-piece to be clear of dirt, grease, rust or paint; Measuring on a perpendicular, flat surface ("round work correction factors" are invoked to adjust for test-piece curvature); Ensuring that the thickness of the test-piece is at least 10 times the depth of the indentation; Maintaining an adequate spacing between multiple indentations; and Controlling the speed of the indentation. You couldn't make this stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I really don't want (or need) one of these , but it would have made a great stocking stuffer for some of my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I really don't want (or need) one of these , but it would have made a great stocking stuffer for some of my friends. I think I know someone who has one, but she keeps it in the nightstand rather than the kitchen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I really don't want (or need) one of these , but it would have made a great stocking stuffer for some of my friends.Not a bad idea, but I have a difficult enough of a time getting rwtye to take one of these in his briefcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 If rtye won't follow directions and use his cupcake protector then I'll step up and take the cupcakes to lunch instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisaB Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I really don't want (or need) one of these , but it would have made a great stocking stuffer for some of my friends.Wow, between the Rockwell Hardness and the Banana Bunker, this has gone downhill. I am sorry I helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Definitely not something I needed, but I did want one. Late-arriving birthday present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have to have that!!!! It's just beyond cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Definitely not something I needed, but I did want one. Late-arriving birthday present.Is that safer than a mandoline? I received a mandoline for christmas (after begging for it), and I have to admit that my first use of it has me scared to death. Even with all of the safety apparati, I think it will somehow manage to slit my wrist while I make gratin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Is that safer than a mandoline? I received a mandoline for christmas (after begging for it), and I have to admit that my first use of it has me scared to death. Even with all of the safety apparati, I think it will somehow manage to slit my wrist while I make gratin. Here is a possible solution. BTW you probably will not slit your wrist, lose a piece of some fingers maybe, but probably not slit your wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 A $100 icing spatula. Are you kidding me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 A $100 icing spatula. Are you kidding me?To be fair, they're only asking $69.99 for it . Still, about $60 more than I'd dream of paying for such a tool. Shop.com has the same thing for the remarkable low price of $44.99, which I also wouldn't dream of paying. There are zillions of similar spatulas out there for under ten bucks. Who would buy this one? Why not just set your money on fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 For my money, I rather buy a lot of $6.99 trowels at Lowe's that would do the job well enough . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 A $100 icing spatula. Are you kidding me?But it will go so well with your $109.95 All-Clad jelly roll pan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 But it will go so well with your $109.95 All-Clad jelly roll pan! Wow, the list price is $110. You have to click a special button to reveal the fact that it is on sale for $109.95, for a savings of five cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Is that safer than a mandoline? I received a mandoline for christmas (after begging for it), and I have to admit that my first use of it has me scared to death. Even with all of the safety apparati, I think it will somehow manage to slit my wrist while I make gratin.Razor sharp blades, moving parts, what is there to worry about? And the box clearly states that it is "Easy to use" and that "Anyone can use the slicer successfully and prepare beautiful garnishings"! Right now, the box may just be my favorite part of this gift... (Excuse the large pics, but I wanted you all to be able to read it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Razor sharp blades, moving parts, what is there to worry about? And the box clearly states that it is "Easy to use" and that "Anyone can use the slicer successfully and prepare beautiful garnishings"! Right now, the box may just be my favorite part of this gift... One of the "Five Merits" of the slicer is that "Five horse radishes can be served as six" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 One of the "Five Merits" of the slicer is that "Five horse radishes can be served as six" rwtye thinks the cartoon radish-guy is quite untrustworthy in appearance. I am actually more excited that it "Improves luster and taste". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Razor sharp blades, moving parts, what is there to worry about? And the box clearly states that it is "Easy to use" and that "Anyone can use the slicer successfully and prepare beautiful garnishings"! Right now, the box may just be my favorite part of this gift... A number of recipes in Michel Richard' new cookbook call for the use of this devise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 rwtye thinks the cartoon radish-guy is quite untrustworthy in appearance. I am actually more excited that it "Improves luster and taste". Does that orange dress come with it too? That might make me want it. [but what's up with putting an avocado in the photo?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Does that orange dress come with it too? That might make me want it. [but what's up with putting an avocado in the photo?] Don't you always coordinate your dress with what you are slicing? Orange for carrots, green for lettuce, burgundy for beets, pony hide for horse radishes...Happy in the Kitchen was the tipping point to make me actually want one of these. [That would have to be one firm avocado... ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyG Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Think of the pictures you could take.I'd like a new camera to go with it too please. Thanks, just ordered one. But not at $99 like the link from that site will try to charge you, if and when they get them back in stock. I got mine for $59 at Amazon--should make a spiffy Valentines Day present for the spouse. Romantic, no, but he'll love it. 3D camera setup plus this = food porn*. * If it makes you drool, it must be porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I am actually more excited that it "Improves luster and taste".That is the one that caught my eye. Next time I want some really shiny carrots, I know where I'm going to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Many thanks for the info, everybody. On the gizmo front, one of these could be cool: "So far it has been tested with silicone, plaster, play-doh and even chocolate and icing ." Particularly if it lets you make cookies that look something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 If your computer isn't already F'ed up enough. The USB Absinthe Spoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 If your computer isn't already F'ed up enough.The USB Absinthe Spoon I love how the Internet works sometimes. The guy who makes those is a friend of mine. Was there for the conception and birth of the thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Tim Hortons fans can now flout flaunt their donut allegiances with Timpins...small buttons depicting different Timbit flavors. But do you have to be Canadian to wear one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinerGirl Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Tim Hortons fans can now flout their donut allegiances with Timpins...small buttons depicting different Timbit flavors. But do you have to be Canadian to wear one? Oooooo, I want to turn those into refrigerator magnets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyG Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Not exactly a gadget per se, but a makeover for a favorite gadget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManekiNeko Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Not exactly a gadget per se, but a makeover for a favorite gadget. Sweet, but I think Sir Mix-a-Lot (my KA mixer) requires something more blingy than the flames. I'll suggest it to the proprietors of FlameKA.com... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Not exactly a food gadget, but since many of the Summer Challengers are walking while others are making food for their pets, here's something for your little dog, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Not exactly a food gadget, but since many of the Summer Challengers are walking while others are making food for their pets, here's something for your little dog, too. I...I...I don't know what to say. That's insane. Or brilliant. Maybe both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I wonder... does it come in women's sizes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I don't have this. I don't even know where I can buy it, but a "Thup" would sure solve a lot of cocktail party problems. And here are some finger forks to go along with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyG Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Would this make your pasta non-vegetarian? Gadgets of this type catch me in that fine gap between amusement and fear that I've seen yet more proof of a society too decadent to last much longer. Time to go stock more Trader Joes freeze dried mangos in my imaginary gun-laden cabin in the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 My bro bought me a groovy gift for my birthday-- a slate cheese board. I like that you can write the name of the cheese (e.g. Gary, Tim, Wanda) on the board. I'm bad with names (especially them there foreign ones), so it's a handy reference. I look forward to someone mistaking the white chalk for some sort of goat cheese and taking a big bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/16...p;cm_src=hphero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I can't believe that nobody mentioned the Octodog yet. Behold the Octodog!. The SAS Institute here in Cary, NC serves Octodogs at the cafeteria! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 This one beats the Octodog for sheer weirdness (and excellent literary references): Cthulhu, eater of souls and roaster of dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 The Dog Cooker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 This one beats the Octodog for sheer weirdness (and excellent literary references): Cthulhu, eater of souls and roaster of dogs You have NO IDEA how badly I want one of those. That is so beyond cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameEdna Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I love cherries, but I'm also incredibly indolent. So I looked for a cherry pitter. Somehow, I found out that what I wanted was a cherry stoner. I thought Cherry Stoner was on a public access cable show "Dudes, today we are, like, going make a pie, and then check out some really cool lap dances, then eat pies, and stuff". Don't know what I'm going to do with all those de-stoned cherries. click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Al Dente-- Your Personal Pasta Singer I'm not sure I understand how that works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Warning - pure, uncensored housewares porn ahead. The Appliancist blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Turkey anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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