How-to create an edible Martini

With these Martinis its not about shaken or stirred. And the process is more elaborate than putting a bottle with Vermouth aside a glass filled with gin. You will need a vacuum machine one of those that are normally used to seal things for either cooking or preservation (we’re sure industry grade ones might work as well). So if your well sorted kitchen includes one of those devices or your friendly two star Michelin neighborhood restaurant will let you use theirs, well here’s a video that shows you how to put the pieces together.

In the video chef Dave Arnold…

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Food: Squirrel now officially on the menu in the UK

The UK newspaper “Daily Mail” today reports that grey squirrel are now “officially” on the menu in restaurants in Britain.

“…A top restaurant is serving up free grey squirrel pancakes to hungry diners. Peking duck-style squirrel wraps are being offered to diners at…
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Design: Cake Art

These are definitely some of the most outstanding cakes we have ever seen - each one is like a work of (edible) art. “I Dream of Cake” in San Francisco - established by artist Shinmin Li - does custom cakes of almost anything you could dream of - from wedding cakes over fashion items and fine art to children’s beloved icons. Have a look at their “online photo gallery” with dozens of images…

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Art: Gummi Bear sculptures by YaYa Chou

We love Gummi Bears - in all colors. So we got really interested when we saw some images of YaYa Chou’s work. YaYa Chou is an artist from Taiwan who lives in L.A. and her work ranges from sculptures to animations. And she has created a set of sculptures she calls the “Gummi Bear Series” - objects made from the famous food item…

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USA: The changes of the organic food industry

Phil Howard - a professor with the Michigan State University - has published a set of graphics showing the changes and acquisitions within the organic food industry over the last years. The graphics show the changes that have occurred since the USDA national organic standards were implemented (October 2002), including the introduction of new food labels by major food processors, significant acquisitions of organic brands plus the investment firms involved within these…

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FAO urges food aid reform

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today proposed a series of major changes how international food aid should be managed and delivered. In its today released annual report, “The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA)”, FAO says that about a third of the global food aid budget (ca. USD 600 million) is being spent in donor countries and never reaching beneficiaries. The world’s leading food donors spend as much as half of their food aid budgets on domestic processing and shipping by national carriers, according to research quoted by the report. While the report acknowledges that there is no substitute for food aid in coping with humanitarian crises…

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Life: Sushi that melts in your mouth

The illusion could not be more perfect. No this is not fish or sushi from your favorite Japanese - these master pieces are made out of chocolate.Koo-Ki Sushi in San Jose, CA is creating these fabulous delights from finest chocolate. Pictured below is their classic container series of gift boxes.
Available online for mail order (FedEx) [...]

Eternity on Ice

When your kids have taken over the Lego Ice cubes there is something that might last a bit longer with you. Art. Lebedev Studio is introducing this beautiful ice tray with an eternal touch. The design is based on the fairy-tale “The Snow Queen”.
Available soon through Art. Lebedev retailers and importers worldwide.

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Super-size you: Fried coke becoming popular in the USA

There seems to be no end to food “bombs” in the US. Now it’s “Fried Coke” as the inventor of the calories-heavy gooey balls has called his latest creation.
The whole thing is deep-fries Coca-Cola-flavored batter. It’s best served with Coke fountain syrup drizzles over it. The “Fried Coke” is then topped with whipped cream, [...]

Lego Ice Cubes

New Lego ice bricks allow you to play again with one of your most favorite toys from childhood while pooring you a glass of juice.
Also works with Wodka Tonics….
Available from Lego