Food & Beverage

The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for cooking, brewing, feasting and festing.

Your Desktop Dining Tips (and Cooking for Geeks Giveaway)

Let’s face it. Likely a large majority of us eat at our desks. I eat nearly all of my meals here (and my keyboard is crummy enough to prove it!). And I not only eat within my work flow, I frequently rush the food prep (especially Breakfast and Lunch) to get back to the ‘board as soon as possible. Both of these behaviors run counter to my increasing desire to eat healthier. So, I’ve at least been trying to make sure it’s better food that I snatch and grab in a mad dash back to my desk.

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Etsy’s Mustard How-To

Mustard is not only a killer color, but it is also quite the coveted condiment. Instead of reliving those old Gray Poupon commercials I love the idea of making my own from scratch. Sadly my wimpy palate would need to go easy on the black seeds, but I can custom make my mustard to the […]

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How-To: Beer Mug

The rising temperatures and humidity in the northeast have me craving a cold frosty brew, and what better way to drink it than in a wooden beer mug you made yourself. Drean on Instructables shows you how to form this design, although you should investigate to be sure the wood you use isn’t treated with […]

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How-To: Candy Graduation Caps

What a fun way to celebrate the end of school! Bakerella has an excellent tutorial for these chocolate graduation caps. Can you guess what the tassels are made from? (Hint: it’s a genius find.) More: Graduation Cap Clock Graduation Cap with Flashing LED Lights Solar-powered graduation cap

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