Roommates are the absolute worst. Anybody who says they like their roommate is a flat out liar. Either that, or you just moved in together. Give it a couple of months and you'll realize they're a slob with awful taste in music and a penchant for eating your food and drinking your good beer. Assholes. We can't help ... continue reading
We can't think of any good reason why you need to own a set of four appetizer plates. And with that said, we just bought our own set of these because we can think of a ton of reasons why we want them. They'll make great snack trays for poker nights. They'll look ominously cool with sausage and cheese (charcuterie ... continue reading
You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
No, this is not like fairy dust where you sprinkle a little on someone's head and all of a sudden they have an affinity for thick rimmed glasses and urban farming. Hipster Dust is a magical spice mixture that transforms your food into something far more delicious and perhaps just a tad pretentious. The coolest thing ... continue reading
Let's be honest, sometimes that morning coffee doesn't quite cut it. You go a few cups deep before you are ready to tackle even the smallest of tasks like showering or standing up. For mornings like those, top your Eggos with some All-Natural Caffeinated Maple Syrup. Packed with 84mg of caffeine per serving (to give ... continue reading
If your diet consists of lots of squid ink pasta, we wouldn't recommend getting these plates. First off, because you'll think your plates are always dirty, and second because you shouldn't be wasting time acquiring fine china when you need to be making a doctors appointment to discuss your highly bizarre eating habits. ... continue reading
For some inexplicable reason, dessert has never been seen as a man's game. Yeah, we'll eat it, but baking never seemed to be nearly as manly as tossing a steak on the grill. If you're ready to put your ego aside (at least partially) here are some desserts you could whip up that have a bit of macho in them.
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Besides bucket loads of bacon and eggs, there's something else Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman on Parks and Recreation if you weren't aware) has a passion for: Straight up beef. It's why the man hits a strip club buffet. Now, with Ron F***ing Swanson BBQ Sauce, you can slather your meat (hold the laughter) in something ... continue reading
Brooklyn has become a hot spot for sweaty hipsters with an appetite. Trendy new restaurants have popped up in Williamsburg with one word names that, for some odd reason, don't start with a capital letter, and plenty of food products have made their way out of the New York City borough as well. One company that has ... continue reading
Preparing a delicious meal while you're out in the wilderness is no easy assignment. Nine times out of ten you're regulated to a can of beans and what ever you can jam on a stick. With the Snow Peak Chopping Board Set, you can bring a little bit of your kitchen wizardry with you one your next camping expedition. The ... continue reading
Cat Cora - the sexiest Iron Chef (though that Mario Batali is a worthy competitor) - is ready to help you make a burger. Instead of those homemade patties that end up like flavorless amoebas, use her Stainless Steel 2-in-1 Burger Press to craft interesting burgers and sliders. The press allows you to easily stuff a ... continue reading
Sometimes we wonder why we even have to write copy. We mean, does this part really matter to you when you've already read the words "Sriracha Popcorn"? We'll just tell you that one of our favorite sites, The Oatmeal, took their sriracha obsession to the folks over at J&D's (the same guys who churn out those wonderful ... continue reading
Want to know how stressful our day was? See if we reach for a Dogfish Head 60 Minute, 90 Minute or 120 Minute IPA when we get home. Despite being good for what ails us, the brewery consistently puts out bottles we love. Now they've concocted a new way for you to ingest some of their delicious 60 Minute IPA. The Delaware ... continue reading
The flavor of your average BBQ sauce is based upon the location it comes from. Whether it’s the ketchup-y style from Kansas City or one of the spicier offerings from The Lone Star State, the sauce on your ribs can usually get broken down geographically. These 14 bizarre BBQ sauces are not so easily pegged down.
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Ready for this? We don't have a microwave at the Cool Material offices. No, we're not Amish, we mostly just grab a bite to eat at one of the places nearby. For the days when we want a hot lunch, but don't want to crack open our wallets, there's the Thermo-Pot from Black+Blum. The Thermo-Pot is made for those who want ... continue reading
What's the best fried chicken you've ever had? Was it something you got at some hole in the wall down south? Did you travel to some upscale joint and lay down insane amounts of cash for one drumbstick that you swear rocked? Now forget all about that because you haven't had the world's greatest fried chicken until you've ... continue reading
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