Lean Machine is developed as a sport recovery, low calorie, fit beer, or ‘Recovery Ale’. The concept is pretty straight forward. It will be produced in Calgary and should be available (funding permitting) Late this summer. In Lean Machine ingredients, there aren’t a lot of useless sugars and stimulants in it. Each ingredient serves a specific purpose for a faster […]

Fitness drinks and ale are usually regarded as separate categories. Lean Machine Ale, a low-calorie, low-alcohol ‘fit beer’ brings the two together in a single glass. Described by brewer Vampt Brands as an ultra-premium beer, Lean Machine ticks every box in the fitness drink book. Gluten-free and vitamin-enriched, the light ale has an alcohol volume of 5% and contains only […]

Cacao nibs, commonly known as “nature’s chocolate chips,” impart full-bodied cocoa flavor, minus the sugar and additives of their more popular baking counterparts. The antioxidant-rich bits are made from fermented, dried, roasted and crushed cacao beans, and boast a singular nutty flavor. In addition to their anti-aging properties, cacao nibs are high in magnesium and sulfur, which help build strong […]

Ever felt you’ve overstayed your welcome in a cafe, by reading, working or surfing the web while hugging the latte you bought two hours ago? Pay-per-minute cafes could be the answer. Ziferblat, the first UK branch of a Russian chain, has just opened in London (388 Old Street), where “everything is free inside except the time you spend there”. The […]

Rather than wading through options on a pizza shop’s website, the PiePal allows users to push a single button to immediately order one or more pizzas to be delivered ASAP. To place an order with the PiePal, users just turn the dial to select the number of pizzas they want and press the big button in the center. The device will […]

Ever want to make some delicious baking creations, but really just don’t have the “magic” that other people have? Normal cakes are great and all, but it just doesn’t really pop. With the Cake-Sicle Pan, you can make awesome popsicle-shaped cakes or cookies. Recipes can be found online, (and some should be included), but you can always add a twist […]

Here’s some food for thought: One-third of the world’s food goes to waste every year. In the U.S., about 40 percent of our food gets thrown out. It’s happening on the farm, at the grocery store and in our own homes. Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about what to do about it — from auctioning off food that’s […]

Seven different bugs await your teeth, tongue, dares, and palate in this Edible Bugs Gift Pack. Each tin contains one type of insect in the most appropriate flavor we could think of. Each is delicious, but we have to admit, the Sour Cream & Onion Dung Beetles have a special place in our hearts (because they just sound so foul, yet […]

San Diego-based Harney Sushi is printing quick response, or QR, codes on rice paper wafers using edible, water-based ink. The sushi rolls are wrapped in the wafers, making it easy for smart phone-carrying diners to scan in the codes and learn more about the fish they’re consuming. The QR codes direct diners to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s FishWatch […]

Passport Dinners brings you DIY dinner kits for you to taste the world, one country at a time. Each kit includes organic spices and dry ingredients, step-by-step instructions with photos, cultural and historical information about the dinner, music & decorating tips, and even a market list for fresh ingredients to buy. Each menu gives suggestions of additional items to purchase […]