Gizmodo: kitchenware

I Swear to You, This is Really Just a Combo Salt-and-Pepper Shaker

Rosa Golijan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:20:00 EST

Confession time. I have terribly dirty mind. I'm flustered to admit that, but it's gotta be the case since I'm confusing this innocent salt-and-pepper shaker for the very naughty (and very NSFW) Form 2 sextoy. It's really kitchenware though. Promise.

Designed by Ross McBride and named "Dolly," this concept is a combination salt-and-pepper shaker with separate chambers for each of the two flavorings. It's actually pretty clever, since you'd never have to worry about misplacing half the set. But is that comfort worth awkward glances at the dinner table? [Dezeen]

This Cup Is Not Covered With Ants

Mark Wilson — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:50:00 EST

It may look gross, but this cup and saucer set is not covered with ants.

Available now on Etsy (there's supposedly one in stock, but these things can generally be back ordered), this coffee/tea set is a nasty way to welcome a guest, or a warm greeting to the occasional ant eater who may live next door. I know that sounded ridiculous, but how great would it be to have an ant eater next door? It's like the next best thing to living next door to a champion body builder who will reluctantly help you move in exchange for you not mocking his deeply guarded self image issues. [Etsy via nerdapproved]

Konepan Bread Maker Turns Your Loaves into Bunnies

AddyDugdale — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Going one better than the Jesus model (the original, not Giz's resident LEGO freak and sexy boy Diaz) is the Konepan, a bread maker from japanese toy manufacturer Megahouse. The kitchen gizmo, aimed at kids and recently-retired Giz writers, can turn your dough into 14 different shapes, most of them crazy, all of them fabulous. Teddy bears, elephants, ~~hemmorhoids~~ a bunch of grapes, snails, and what looks like an angry squirrel, take just 13 minutes to cook once you've followed the instructions of how to make them. No clue as to how much the Komepan costs, however. [Megahouse via TOKYOMANGO]

Clara Kettle from Bodum Clearly Best Boiler Evah

AddyDugdale — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EDT

Tea Drinkers of the Giz unite! And get me a Bodum Clara kettle for my birthday next month, please (I share it with Ringo Starr, useless-fact fans). Made of borosilicate glass, which keeps the water smell-, taste- and taint-free, it weighs less than 500 grams and holds 1.75 liters of water. The Clara has got a blue stopper on the spout which makes it whistle like a horny construction worker, and it can be used on electric and gas stoves, as well as ceramic hobs. You can even put it in the microwave if you remove the lid and whistle, but what is the point of that? Microwaves and tea bags/tea leaves should not even be in the same sentence, let alone the same process. Bodum's beautiful kettle costs $60. [Bodum online shop via Cool Hunting]

Self-Stirring Cup of Tea Puts My Left Hand Out of a Job

AddyDugdale — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:42:00 EDT

In GizmodoWorld, no one loves a cuppa quite like I do—although the amount of times I go to the kettle each day is giving me RSI. Anyways, two French guys have designed a cup of tea that stirs itself. Simple in its design, all you need do for it to work is channel your inner Cognac-drinker, swilling the liquid around the cup until the sugar has disolved. More info, including a How-To cartoon is after the jump.

The cup, called Ceramic For Mix, has a protruding base that bulges out—imagine a boa constrictor after an all-you-can-eat sheep buffet—and a ceramic ball that goes in the bottom. Pour in the PG Tips, add the milk, spoon in the sugar (if that is how you take your tea) and then swill the cup. Gravity ensures the ceramic ball doesn't bop you on the nose when you drink, apparently.

One of the designers, Florian Dussopt is expecting to sell his invention to cafes and bars, eliminating the need for a spoon (unless your sugar comes in a bowl, in which case you'll have to use your hands to shovel the sugar into your cup.) Should this be seen as spoonicide? "The aim is not to kill the spoon but to suggest an alternative for a special occasion," he says. So that's alright, then. [Daily Mail]

Magnetic Table Eliminates Need for Kitchen Cupboards

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:50:07 EDT

Straight out from Alice's Wonderland, this magnetic table and dinnerware are designed with four objectives: 1) store your plates, cups and cutlery, upside down, under the table, 2) arrange them neatly on top, 3) erase the data from any hard drive that comes near, and 4) cause head and eye injuries to kids and pets. Or drive them mad. And yet, we still want it. More pics after the jump.

[INV/ALT design via Apartment Therapy]

LCD Cutting Board Looks Cool, Doesn't Make Any Sense

Jesus Diaz — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

On paper, this cutting board concept—with an embedded LCD display and wireless connectivity to display cooking recipes—is a great idea. Unfortunately, being an Iron Chef wannabe myself, it fails the basic kitchen test: the crazy-mess-where's-the-damn-pepper-proof test. My cutting board is always full of slices and dices of whatever substances are going to suffer the torture of my pans, which would make impossible to follow any recipe on it, forcing me to follow recipes the traditional way: not following them at all. [Product Design Forums via Born Rich]

Le Soba Machine Gets you Soba in the Privacy of your Own Home

AddyDugdale — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:52:55 EST

Soba lovers of the world rejoice, for you can now buy the Ie Soba from Takara Tomy, a machine that can make you Soba noodles at home. Traditionally rather a time-consuming process, all you need is buckwheat powder, wheat flour, water and 20 minutes. See it boxed up below.

The Ie Soba costs $139, but beware, as it only comes with Japanese instructions. [Kilian-Nakamura]

Dough-Nu-Matic Mini Doughnut Maker is Fun for Your Arteries

Haroon Malik — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 13:15:00 EDT

The Dough-Nu-Matic may have a stupid name, but its saving grace is its fantastic use—it produces mini doughnuts! Mini doughnuts, we tell you! Is there anything cuter than edging your way to myocardial ischemia, one minuscule, bite-sized snack at a time? We think not. The device contains an enclosed oil fryer, which apparently will keep cleanups to a minimum, but will eventually make cleaning up your arteries a real pain. How ironic. The Dough-Nu-Matic will churn out a dozen diminutive snacks in under six minutes, and the privilege shall set you back $129.99. [Product Page via Random Good Stuff]

Undress Me Mug May Give You Oral Burns

AddyDugdale — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:06:32 EDT

A simpler version of the nudie pens that you turned upside down to reveal what was beneath the cupcake's black bikini (I always found them in my dad's suit pockets), the Undress Me mug comes in both guy and gal versions. You can find out how much it costs and check the girl's version after the jump.

The Undress Me mug costs 8, or around $16. [ezstyle via 7Gadgets]

Ariete's You&Me the Smallest Espresso Machine in the World

AddyDugdale — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:23:54 EDT

According to makers Ariete, the You&Me is the smallest Espresso machine in the world, bringing you your caffeine fix strongly and silently. With a boiler capacity of one-fifth of a liter, maxi-cappuccino device drip and Thermocream System filter, the You&Me is available in Shiny Red, Anthracite and Satin Gray for around $138. [Ariete via Appliancist]

"Design Object" Single Serve Coffee Maker; Translation: It's Small and White

Matt Buchanan — Tue, 01 May 2007 20:15:39 EDT

The WMF 1 is a coffee pad/pod/whatever-based single-serve coffee machine, which integrates your cup into its minimalist cubic design that's not much bigger than a couple of books. The cliche Mac-whiteness can be livened up with your choice of four colors for the lining. Exciting, I know. After dumping in the water and pressing a button, it only takes a minute to brew your coffee.

Personally, I prefer a French press, which is equally minimalist and probably brews better coffee, if you know what you're doing. No price for the WMF 1 yet, but minimalist + white = not cheap. – Matt Buchanan

Product Page [WMF via Nerd Approved]

Pop Art Toaster: What, No Jesus Face?

Matt Buchanan — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:30:32 EDT

This "pop art" toaster (so clever, these marketers) comes with six preset designs, and none of them feature any religious iconography that'll net you 10 grand on eBay. Which begs the question: Why would you want to burn lame, cutesy designs like flowers into your toast? They just make your toast taste burnt. If I wanted burnt toast and cheese, I'd make a grilled cheese, not drop $35 on this toaster. – Matt Buchanan

Product Page [Target via Slashgear]

OUCH! Voodoo Doll Toothpick Holder

gizmodo.com — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:32:21 EST

Liked the Voodoo Knife Holder but thought having actual knives doing the piercing was a bit too gory for your kitchen? Perhaps you'll be happy with OUCH! the Voodoo Doll Toothpick Holder. Available in grey or white, each one holds 35 toothpicks and will easily break the ice at the next dinner party you throw. At just $6.99 you can afford to get one for yourself and a few more for your weirdest friends.

OUCH! The Voodoo Doll Toothpick Holder [perpetual kid]

Pill Takers Cup

gizmodo.com — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 18:45:26 EST

Chunky pills always make your gag reflex act up? This plastic cup has a small ledge inside for you to place your pills on, so they slide right along your mouth and into your throat with the liquid when you drink. Simple idea, affordable price: just $3.99 at Miles Kimball.

Pill Takers Cup [Miles Kimball]
Pill Takers Cup [Cooking Gadgets]

Pill takers cup for $3.98 [Amazon]