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Rotary Peeler by Damian Evans for Joseph Joseph ? Yanko Design

Rotary Peeler by Damian Evans for Joseph Joseph ? Yanko Design
Peeling With Three Variations There is a reason why potato peelers come with brown handles; to blend in with the peels, so that you accidentally throw it out with the trash and replace it with a new one. With a sophisticated peeler like this Rotary Peeler, I doubt any such accidents will happen. Not only is it designed really simple, it’s got functionality multiplied 4 times! How? Designer: Damian Evans for Joseph Joseph

The Light Bulb Effect - Bulb Candles by Helbert Ferreira & Remi Melander - SYSTEM DESIGN STUDIO ? Yanko Design The Light Bulb Effect Let me put on my monocle and tell you a story. You see long ago before Swan or Edison invented the lightbulb, people used candles. Designers: Helbert Ferreira, Remi Melander – SYSTEM DESIGN STUDIO Use our spice primer to learn what spices go with which foods, and how to experiment. So you’ve stocked your cupboard and are eager to spice up your meals. But what to add to what? The possibilities for seasoning are endless, but to get you started here's a list with some tried and true matches. Don’t be limited by traditional uses, though — some of the most exquisite dishes come from unexpected seasonings. Beans (dried) — cumin, cayenne, chili, parsley, pepper, sage, savory, thyme Beef — basil, bay, chili, cilantro, curry, cumin, garlic, marjoram, mustard, oregano, parsley, pepper, rosemary, sage, savory, tarragon, thyme Breads — anise, basil, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, dill, garlic, lemon peel, orange peel, oregano, poppy seeds, rosemary, saffron, sage, thyme Cheese — basil, caraway, celery seed, chervil, chili, chives, coriander, cumin, dill, garlic, horseradish, lemon peel, marjoram, mint, mustard, nutmeg, paprika, parsley, pepper, sage, tarragon, thyme Corn — chili, curry, dill, marjoram, parsley, savory, thyme

Whiskey Stones $3 Emergency Solar-Powered Radio Made with Altoids Tin Here in San Francisco, you have to be earthquake ready. That’s why I simply love this emergency solar-powered radio (via Brown Dog Gadgets). It’s inexpensive to make and reusing Altoids tins is just plain cool. The project will take about 45 minutes to complete or less if you are a skilled DIY-er. Parts 1 FM Radio 2 Solar Garden Lights 1 Diode ($1 for 100 of them online, or take one out of any random junk pile) Altoids Tin Mini speakers ($1 Store, or take apart old headphones) Tools Soldering Iron Drill Wire Wire Strippers Googles Tape Hot Glue 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. You can get the full set of instructions on this and many other solar projects over at Brown Dog Gadgets.

Download Free Fonts The Metric Kitchen - StumbleUpon The instructions and tables presented below will walk the reader through converting a recipe to metric measures. It is important to note that these conversions only work with U.S. recipes. Customary measures like cups, pints, quarts, and gallons mean different things in different countries. For the sake of keeping things simple, I have slightly rounded off the measurements stated below. Liquids (and Herbs and Spices) Liquids can be converted to liters or milliliters with the following table. Weight Weights can be converted with the following table. Other non-liquid ingredients Non-liquid ingredients specified in American recipes by volume (if more than about 2 tablespoons or 1 fluid ounce) should be converted to weight with the following table. Length Lengths may be converted with the following table. Temperature The following converter (below) will convert back and forth between °C and °F. Finishing up

Hints and Things, tips and information on subjects including stain removal, DIY, car maintenance, motoring, hobbies, pets, children, beauty, gardening, weddings,music, home making etc. Helios 700W lighting by Christian Stapelbroek One Light to Rule Them All One billion events, millions of lighting experts. That’s what happens. This light is made for events, but it’s not too much of a stretch to think you could use it for other things, like radical two-person disco parties, or that kittie-rave you’ve always had planned. It’s a moving head light sliced down to the minimum weight, size, and price. Designer: Christian Stapelbroek

Cooking Tips - Free Recipes - Baking - Low Fat Cooking 25 clever ideas to make life easier Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw). Via: apartmenttherapy.com Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Via: unplggd.com Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls). Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band. Via: marthastewart.com Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bedlinen sets inside one of their own pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match. Via: realsimple.com Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl – the concave shape amplifies the music. Via: savvyhousekeeping.com Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags. Via: iheartnaptime.net

Alarming Ring by Meng Fandi Alarming Ring Ring is a vibrating alarm designed for people who hate the loud blaring sounds of a typical alarm. The charging cradle is where you set what time you want each ring to go off. The benefits are two-fold. Designer: Meng Fandi

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