Category: food-and-drink

Julia is a smart kitchen gadget destined for the shopping channel

[ad_1] I watched Julia (named after Ms. Child) being used to make both cream of mushroom soup and steamed salmon, and it’s clearly perfect for these sort of test-kitchen demos. Throw in your vegetables (pre-peeled and roughly chopped) and you’ll soon be able to use the bowl’s heating element to begin cooking. While this went […]

Crock-Pot’s latest slow cooker comes with Alexa voice control

[ad_1] According to Belkin, it’s easy to set up, as you just need to plug it in and your Alexa-enabled Echo or other device will detect it. You can then control it using the Alexa app on your mobile device. At that point, you can program cook-times anywhere from 30 minutes to 20 hours on […]

This rechargeable lunchbox uses steam to reheat your food

[ad_1] The Dutch startup behind the Heatbox showed me a near-final prototype at CES 2020. It’s a chunky container — larger than I would typically pack for work — but small enough to fit inside most backpacks and duffel bags. You’ll need to add a smidge of water before you leave the house in the […]

Don’t worry: Impossible Foods is already working on fake bacon

[ad_1] “Of course we are,” Brown said when he was asked if Impossible Foods is working on a faux bacon product. “In fact, we’ve already played around with it. We’re not going to release a bacon product until we feel like anyone who is the most hardcore bacon worshiper thinks it’s awesomely delicious. But we’re […]

Whirlpool’s smart thermometer ensures your food is cooked properly

[ad_1] This isn’t uncommon in existing connected thermometers like Meater, but it should get clever in the future. An update coming in late 2020 will integrate the thermometer with supporting Whirlpool ovens, letting the oven adjust the temperature based on the steps you’re in with a given Yummly recipe. You might not even have to […]

LG’s first indoor gardening appliance helps beginners grow vegetables

[ad_1] The appliance has enough space for 24 seed packages. LG said that’s enough to satisfy a family of four, although it didn’t say what criteria it used. It’s likely to vary widely based on what you’re growing and how much of a role meat still plays in your diet. LG didn’t say when the […]

UK regulator opens probe into Amazon’s Deliveroo stake

[ad_1] Amazon has failed to address our initial concerns that their investment in Deliveroo could be bad for customers, restaurants and grocers. The deal will now be referred for an in depth, Phase 2, investigation. Find out more: https://t.co/tvRHjmfPFm pic.twitter.com/JqJQVahx00 — Competition & Markets Authority (@CMAgovUK) December 27, 2019 After its own takeout and delivery […]

A beginner’s guide to smart sous vide

[ad_1] In the last few years, sous vide cooking has become increasingly accessible. That’s largely thanks to the rise of affordable wand-like immersion circulators that can heat water efficiently without taking up a lot of counter space. There is another style of sous vide machine that’s more like a stand-alone water oven — such as […]

Chipotle is redesigning its restaurants to better serve mobile orders

[ad_1] Rather than place all of the pickup orders on a crowded shelf, Chipotle will test walk-up windows and pick-up portals. The details are still vague, but Chipotle says the changes will make it easier for digital customers to receive their food. You might see the new layouts popping up in Chicago, Cincinnati, Phoenix, San […]

Connected sous vide company Nomiku is shutting down

[ad_1] “While we still believe in the concept, we simply weren’t able to get to a place of sustainability to keep the business going,” co-founder Lisa Fetterman said in a tweet. 1/ We’re sorry to say that we’ve reached the end of the road. It is with a heavy heart (and deep-felt gratitude for your […]