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Smile Toaster by Xu Yan Xiang

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We all know that a good breakfast is a healthy way to start the day, so it stands to reason that smiling toast would be a healthy, and happy, addition to your morning routine.

Our friend Melissa helped us discover this grinning gadget—something funny for someone geeky we thought. But alas it’s only a concept and the closest match in the retail world was not nearly as snazzy, nor reliable.

Have a suggestion for something funny for someone geeky? Let us know in the comments below.

(Thanks, Melissa!)

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Smile Toaster by Xu Yan Xiang

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The grill that’s hot, even when it’s off

Fuego’s new Element grill is compact, affordable and stunning

Holy patio party

Okay urban dwellers, minimalism fans and lovers of all things tightly packaged in a lovely combination of innovation and simplicity, this is your grill.

When Fuego hit the backyard scene three years ago with their high-end visual masterpiece honka-honka grill, heads turned. It’s a beaut, and it’s for outdoor spaces that wouldn’t be caught dead with anything less (at a whopping 3K).

Now Fuego has obliged the rest of us with its debut of the Element, a gas grill that is both smart and stylish in its design and sold at a more accessible price.

Cookin’ with gas

The propane tank sits inside a perforated panel in red, white, stainless steel or dark gray. There are two burners with adjustable settings—one for baking and roasting, the other for standard grilling.

To minimize confusion, there’s one knob—hooray for keeping it simple. And for a complete array of outdoor cooking possibilities, a stone pizza baking surface and a cast iron griddle plate are available separately.

Itty bitty city space

Living in the city, we’re really into features that make the Element a space saver. The grill stands at 3 feet tall and is only 21″ wide. A wood prep tray swings out (on the 01 and 02 models) so you have a place to set your beer down (or cooking tools, whatever). It’s also on casters, so if you need it out of the way, no problem.

For the month of August, Fuego is hosting a contest to win an Element. All you have to do is post a picture showing why you need a grill upgrade. Some pretty great submissions so far—take a look.

Heat things up in your backyard. The Element grill by Fuego starts at $449.

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Grill here or there, grill anywhere

Take the grill to the fun with the fold-up Notebook Grill

To the fireworks, the beach, the campsite

It’s that time of year again—when we don our best red, white and blue ensemble, look back at history, reflect on traditions past and ask ourselves “When was the last time I had a good cookout?”

A great thing about summertime is it’s never too hard, or expensive, to find something fun to do. Good friends, cold beverages and some grilled grub—wherever you are, you’ve got yourself a party.

So butter your buns and shape your patties, we’re taking this cookout on the road.

Portable and compact

When we can associate these two words with something unexpected we get really excited. Add a dose of summer on the brain and this Stainless Steel Notebook Grill at A+R has us lit up like sparklers.

With limited storage space and a world of fun out our window, this grill suits our needs perfectly. It folds to an inch flat, weighs only 9 lbs, has built in handles and can fit in a large messenger bag if we decide to bike to our destination.

Eco tip for charcoal

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Instead of the traditional briquettes of yore, look for natural lump charcoal or chemical-free briquettes made from wood that is sustainably harvested.

You too can be a traveling grillmaster. The Stainless Steel Notebook Grill is sold exclusively at A+R out of Venice, CA for $68.

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Because there’s a f@*king H in it

Keep your herbs and erbs fresh with the Herb-Savor

Aye

Raise your hand if you think fresh herbs make food super tasty. Now raise your hand if you’ve tossed out heaps of slimy herbs because they went bad before you could finish them. Yeah, us too. Guilty as charged.

Well this product is made to remedy exactly that and we’re dying to give it a go.

Nom nom nom

Fresh basil and cilantro, I occasionally buy them with the best of intentions. Prepackaged in generous portions, I’m hesitant because we’d have to have mounds of the stuff with our Cherrios in order to use them up before they go bad.

Would I have my herbs and eat them too if they lasted a couple weeks longer? Damn straight I would.

Smart, smart and smart

The Herb-Savor by Prepara takes into account a handful of really clever design considerations. The base of the contraption is a water well that the cut stems dip into keeping them fresher longer. It has a stopper in front for easy filling and refilling. A stainless steel basket inside can be used for rinsing the herbs and helps hold them in place. The tall slender shape saves shelf real estate and the clear plastic is a window to an herbaceous mini-forest in your fridge.

(Apologies to Eddie Izzard for the title.)

Thought up in Inna’s Ohio kitchen, Prepara began as an entire family effort. Start saving your herbs with an Herb-Savor from Prepara.com for $29.95.

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