Kitchen Appliances

Photo: A counter top acts as a touchscreen display. Priya Ganapati/Wired.com All you need is a counter, projector, and a little math - and bam - touchscreen countertops in your kitchen according to new work and research at Intel. “There’s nothing absolutely special about the surface, and it doesn’t matter if your hands are dirty,” says Beverly Harrison, a senior research scientist at Intel. “Our algorithm and a camera set-up can create virtual islands everywhere” The project uses real-time 3-D object recognition to build a model of almost anything that’s placed on the counter and offer a a virtual, touchscreen-based menu. For instance, when you put a slab of meat on the counter or a green pepper, they are identified, and a virtual menu that includes recipes for both are shown. Via Gizmodo

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We’re always looking for conversions when cooking, and always coming up short on where to find the info fast. The Apron Cooking Guide puts all the info on the front of an apron, allows you to quick access to key cooking info. The Guide includes: numeric conversions, cooking times for vegetables, roasting times for birds, freezing instructions, defrosting times, a cooking glossary and more Via Chip Chick

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Hi, I am looking for any information on how to get into the industry, I dont mind if I am washing dishes in the kitchen or passing tools to a geologist, any info would be greatly appreciated.

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I was set to rent another apartment when I happened to google the owner’s email - turns out I was minutes away from getting scammed out of money and a place to stay I haven’t seen anything fishy about this person or listing but I don’t know exactly what to look for. Anyone know […]

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I have just simple oak cabinets and all of my appliances are black. My countertops are cream color and the floor is almost the same as the countertops. My other appliances like my toaster, blender, and kitchen aid are red. So what color would you suggest I paint the walls. I was thinking a goldish […]

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Made from teflon, TOASTit bags cleverly take advantage of teflon’s heat resistance to force your toaster to accept more than just toast, and allow you to make things like grilled cheese, roast chicken, and grilled vegetables. The bags look about standard toast-size, measuring 6.2 x 7.9 inches (16 x 20 cm). They can withstand temperatures of up to 260℃, and can be easily cleaned using soap and water or inside your dishwasher. Oishi & Associates has TOASTit listed as 840 yen (or about $9.20) for a pack of two bags. For the rest of us outside of Japan who would like to order, you can find them available on Amazon

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This spatula is specially designed to flip delicate foods. The turner is lightweight, and razor-thin, so it can flip eggs, fish, and crepes. It is also strong enough to lift heavier foods like hamburgers. The long slots allow excess grease to drain. At Slotted Fish Turner

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According to USA Today , July starts a ban in  sixteen states of the sale of dishwasher detergents that contain high levels of phosphates, a source of pollution in lakes and streams. Stores will not be allowed to sell detergent with more than 0.5 percent phosphorous. The bans do not apply to commercial dishwashing products, and detergents for hand-washing dishes generally contain no phosphorus. States instituting the rule include Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin, reports the Associated Press. Some areas such as Spokane County, Wash., have had such bans in place for years. “Phosphorous is like a fertilizer. It increases algae and aquatic weed growth in water bodies,” Bernie Duffy, natural resource specialist with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, told the AP

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I’m always on the lookout for new garlic implements. This seems pretty simple to use. You fill the chopper with garlic and then roll the gadget around the kitchen. The chopped garlic is stored in a separate compartment, so your hands don’t smell like garlic. It is dishwasher safe as well.

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Available in Bosch’s new French Door refrigerator, VitaFresh utilizes a food preservation technology perfected by Bosch in Europe. A proprietary high-tech lining within the VitaFresh drawers works with precise climate sensors to automatically maintain the perfect balance of temperature, humidity, and air circulation – without the need to adjust any confusing settings. VitaFresh works automatically to adjust temperature and humidity settings when produce is added in the crisper drawer. VitaFresh technology is a two part system that automatically maintains: 1.

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