Archive for May, 2010

Gloss Find: Vita-Mix 5200

Gloss Find: Vita-Mix 5200

0 / May 27, 2010 8:17 am

I don’t even like calling this a blender, because the Vita-Mix 5200 is SO MUCH MORE than a blender. This is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets because it saves me space by doing the job of more than five appliances.

Let Your Geek Flag Fly: It’s International Geek Pride Day!

Let Your Geek Flag Fly: It’s International Geek Pride Day!

0 / May 25, 2010 11:59 am

To the gadget-obsessed, math & science savvy, sci-fi fanatic who hyperventilates with excitement the moment you step into an Apple store – today is for you. And even if your geek colors only run as deep as being a Tina [...]

Sprouts Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak

Sprouts Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak

0 / May 23, 2010 9:49 am

After a salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in 10 states, the CDC and Caldwell Fresh Foods is recalling alfalfa sprouts due to possible contamination. The outbreak is linked to raw alfalfa sprouts marketed by Caldwell under three brand names: [...]

Gloss Find: Bette’s Oceanview Diner Oatmeal Pancake Mix

Gloss Find: Bette’s Oceanview Diner Oatmeal Pancake Mix

0 / May 21, 2010 6:50 am

When we wake up on Saturday or Sunday morning, I often hear, “Hey Mom, can we make pancakes?” They love pancakes…and I prefer to make breakfasts that is both healthy and puts a big smile on their faces. My secret [...]

Heinz Cuts the Salt in Ketchup

Heinz Cuts the Salt in Ketchup

0 / May 16, 2010 10:30 am

One of the first major brands to work with the FDA to lower sodium levels in manufactured foods, Heinz is cutting the salt in it’s famous ketchup recipe by 15%. The leading ketchup brand currently packs nearly 200 milligrams of [...]

Gloss Find: Hot Plate

Gloss Find: Hot Plate

0 / May 15, 2010 11:40 am

Some sandwiches are just meant to be toasted and with this panini press from Breville, you can whip up grilled treats in minutes.

Gloss Find: Delta’s Touch-Activated Kitchen Faucet

Gloss Find: Delta’s Touch-Activated Kitchen Faucet

0 / May 9, 2010 11:35 am

Though it comes with a hefty price tag, this faucet is the must-have accessory for any busy kitchen. Activated by touch, it turns on and off simply by touching it with dry skin.

E. Coli Fears Prompt Recall of Romaine Lettuce

E. Coli Fears Prompt Recall of Romaine Lettuce

1 / May 6, 2010 9:34 pm

Bagged romaine lettuce sold in more than 23 states has been recalled due to E. Coli contamination fears. Shredded lettuce being marketed by Freshway Foods was recalled by the FDA after dozens of illnesses were reported in New York, Michigan [...]