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Americans love their burgers. Eat burgers often? This George Foreman specialty grill cooks them—and the buns—in five minutes. Photo courtesy George Foreman. Today is National Cheeseburger Day; here’s a way to make them faster, with less mess. First, a public service announcement: If only Americans would eat fewer burgers. It would be better for…
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Chill that beer in a minute. Photo courtesy Hewy Wine Chillers. We’re quite enamored of the Corkcicle, a reusable, gel-filled plastic icicle. Kept in the freezer until you need it, it becomes a wine cooler and bottle stopper that chills down a bottle of wine or maintains the temperature of an already chilled bottle.…
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A special gadget slices grapes in half. A better gadget: a sharp knife and a cutting board. Photo courtesy OXO. We have the greatest respect for OXO Good Grips. They, and other manufacturers, produce kitchen gadgets that make food preparation easier. But some work better than others. We had great hopes for the mango…
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Whether served raw, roasted, baked, grilled, sautéed, pickled, or fried, zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables and a seasonal summer favorite that’s abundantly available at farm stands and supermarkets. This summer squash is very low in calories—33 calories for a medium zucchini. There are many wonderful ways to serve zucchini: Garnishes Gratin Grilled…
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Do the kids on “Glee” ever drink their slushies? We only recall slushie attacks, wasting the sweet, frozen drink by throwing it on a classmate. Perhaps they each have a Zoku Slush and Shake Maker, where they enjoy slushies at home to their hearts’ delight. This convenient device uses a cup that is pre-frozen in…
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