*notcot -
06.03.13
, 22:34 -
So, to be totally honest, i was shopping for a soft water bottle that could be easily hidden in the hydration pack section of my pack… whether to hold ice, other liquids, etc. I remember having one of the simple, cheap feeling, water pouches with a pull cap top that screwed on and a little carabiner from Volvo from frankfurt autoshow years ago, and while exploring i was excited to find Vapur’s sleeker, updated design - the Vapur Eclipse!
With darker colors and a matte finish, it is definitely far stealthier. And i love the updated cap that feels far more solid, has a nice o-ring to keep it from leaking, and the cap is easy to flip open and drink from. I still feel skeptical about how the plastic holds up over time, but they are part of their Explorer Series, which also includes a team of adventurers using them, from arctic explorer to rock climber, kayaker to skier and more! When it arrived tonight, i was also smitten by the graphics and simplicity of the packaging ~ especially with details like the soft touch coating ~ so i couldn’t resist sharing an unboxing/detail peek with you! Check it all out on the next page!
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*rugenius -
05.24.13
, 02:03 -
Here’s the latest from NOTCOT’s London-based editor and resident zoologist, Justine Aw!
This morning, we got a sneak preview of the upcoming IncrEdibles: A Voyage through Surprising Edible Plants festival at Kew, celebrating the some 30,000 different edible species grown at the royal botanic gardens. The festival includes some incredible installations, including a fruit salad boating lake, Alice in Wonderland style botanical dining table, bouncing carrot tops and more. The centerpiece of the festival, was “Tutti Frutti” from Bompas & Parr. You can never be sure what to expect from duo, but when I heard that they were bringing together rowing, pineapples and fruit salad at Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, I knew it would be no ordinary installation! Take a peek at all the epic madness on the next page!
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*rugenius -
05.22.13
, 13:09 -
This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Crème Brûlée Pie Pops, Aubergine and Quinoa Croquettes, and Strawberry Vodka Martinis. To find out more about each delectable post, click on its individual image.
*notcot -
05.21.13
, 18:30 -
Alessi Il Tempo della Festa Timbale Moulds are a set of 6 architecturally inspired silicone molds that come in black, white, and three transparent colorways designed by Mario Trimarchi. As they describe, “Ever since the end of the 1500s the shapes of desserts, cake moulds and timbales have been evolving, often imitating or reproducing forms found in architecture and nature. Mario Trimarchi, with this series of six Timbales for sweet and savory preparations.” Depending on what you’re making, you can layer in different colors and substances to create surprising jello shots, cakes, and more! Take a peek at sketches, initial molds, and more on the next page!
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*notcot -
05.15.13
, 16:34 -
Here’s a peek at some of this week’s delectable inspiration from Tasteologie and Liqurious! To explore the deliciousness, click the pictures!
*rugenius -
05.08.13
, 00:00 -
This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Mint and Orange Hot Toddies, Fish and Chip Cupcakes, Peanut Butter Caramel Twix Bars and more. To find out more about each delectable post, click on its individual image.
*rugenius -
05.02.13
, 15:10 -
*notcot -
05.01.13
, 21:34 -
Another delicious week at Tasteologie and Liqurious ~ and looking back on the week, the surprising and unusual presentation/packaging/directions often inspire me the most! Here’s a peek at some of the more unusual finds! Click the pics to find out more about each one!
*notcot - , 13:26 -
Going through my phone, and due to an unfortunate delay in what was going to be sponsored content, i just rediscovered some Atlanta adventures i’d been saving to share with you guys!
While in Atlanta for the Final Four, we tried a few delicious restaurants… and one noteworthy detail is definitely the Black Tea Ice Cubes in the cocktails at The Spence (from Chef Richard Blais, winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars” )! When you’re first sipping on the drink, you know there’s a tea bag like tag and string hanging out of the glass, and some kind of huge ice cube, but it’s unclear how it all connects until you sip through it (and as it melts) only to find the cube on the end of the string! While ice on a string would have amused me already, finding out that their actually freeze black tea in the cube made even more sense… Take a peek at the details and a few more pics (and a video!) on the next page…
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*notcot -
04.24.13
, 16:35 -
This post is part of the NOTlabs Laser Challenge: The ground rules are: Shawn and I are alternating days with executing and sharing a Laser Cutter involved experiment! And most importantly - we’re supposed to have fun, explore ideas, and it’s less about a fully formed product/concept at the end of the day, but more about seeing where the experiment takes us!
Here’s Laser Challenge #8! Since Bucky, the NOTpuppy, LOVES paper (receipts especially) and flying/jumping insects (moths and crickets are his favorite)… and he also destroys toys and devours treats nearly instantaneously these days… on a hunt for fun, healthy, affordable, and amusing… for today’s challenge i laser cut SEAWEED! (The everything-free dried seaweed sheets you can buy for sushi making) I figured, it’s dog friendly deliciousness, feels like paper, and cut in the right shapes it flies and flutters like his bugs! And it is AMAZING… with a flick of the wrist (and depending on the breeze) it will fly and float and flutter around in ways he can barely anticipate as he leaps and contorts in every which way to devour them. While it was nearly impossible to get a good video of them (and Bucky’s pretty fast!) the movement of these little guys mimic Maple Seeds ~ the ones that look like little propellers! And while having fun experimenting with shapes for optimal flight, Shawn and i also noticed our home states of California and Tennessee looked like they might work too… and they work awesomely! So take a peek at the laser cutting of these dog treat/toy seaweed flyers and the madness that ensues when we play with feeding them to Bucky on the next page!
p.s. If you have ideas, or want some laser cutting done, or want to play with us… feel free to use the contact form or leave a comment! And if you’re curious about the laser cutter we’re using, here’s the unboxing.
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*rugenius - , 16:15 -
This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes the Dirty Pickle Martini, home-made dumplings, caprese grilled cheese sandwiches and more. To find out more about each post, click on its individual image.
*rugenius -
04.18.13
, 00:14 -
This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes avocado cakes, popcorn icecream, the New York sour and more. To find out more about each post, click on its individual image.
*notcot -
04.12.13
, 19:50 -
When grabbing late lunch at the Mitsuwa in Torrance, i couldn’t help pausing by the J.Sweets case of Mochicream’s rainbow of mochis… but more curious, the donuts… that didn’t quite look like donuts… they were a bit glossy, a bit overly precisely placed, and we were intrigued… Turns out these “donuts” are Mochidos! Mochi donuts! They have a coating on a ring of mochi filled with cream/sauce depending on the flavor! So naturally we couldn’t resist trying some… and they are delicious! And beautifully gift boxed! Take a peek at the next page…
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*rugenius -
04.11.13
, 09:55 -
This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes tea eggs, origami parchment bunny cakes, and strawberry bourbon lemonade. To find out more about each post, click on its individual image.
*rugenius -
03.20.13
, 23:32 -
This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes hummingbird cupcakes, cameline sauce, pears hélène martinis and more. Find out more about each post by clicking on its individual image.