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For the chef: culinary laser thermometer

This one-handed, battery-powered laser thermometermeasures the temperature of cooking surfaces without touching them. According to our friends at Kitchen Contraptions, checking the temperature of your cooking surfaces prevents burning, undercooking, and sticking, and allows you precisely follow instructions to...

Posted on January 2, 2008 12:00 PM

Prepara Herb-Savor preserves fresh herbs

For the infrequent cook in your life (who may be yourself), the Prepara Herb-Savor keeps herbs fresh in your refrigerator for three weeks. The stems are kept in water inside the storage device, which fits inside standard refrigerator doors....

Posted on December 3, 2007 12:08 PM

Rescue Foods: hot food after natural disasters

ForicaFoods Co. in Japan makes packaged food for emergencies called "Rescue Foods" that use special packs able to reach a temperature of 208.4 F (98 C) to heat packaged meals when no power or water is available. The heat...

Posted on December 3, 2007 10:15 AM

DNA testing sushi in Chicago

The most discussed culinary quandary for those of us in landlocked states revolves around the quality of seafood. With the most temperamental of foods being the most delicious it isn't uncommon for sushi fans to be extremely wary of...

Posted on May 14, 2007 5:19 PM

Hotto! Raisu for dinner - self heating rice

Instant noodles have been around long enough that we take their 2-minute preparation time for granted. Now Japan brings us Hotto! Raisu - specially packed rice that can be served up as a piping hot meal, just by pouring...

Posted on May 10, 2007 9:33 AM