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Edible Innovations: Combining Bartenders, Robots, and Lots of Fun

Chiara is fascinated by food as a means to impact bodies, minds, and environment. She has studied international business in three different countries, and is an alumni of the Food Innovation Program and US Director at the Future Food Institute.

Based in California, she is also a Research Scholar at Food Science and Technology at UC Davis, working on building the first comprehensive Internet of Food to enable food care through food systems semantics. She is a selected member of Barilla Center Food Nutrition Foundation, a Research Affiliate at Institute For The Future, Board Member at Maker Faire and selected member of the Global Shapers, a young global network of innovators promoted by the World Economic Forum.

She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and impact investing, and aims to leave her mark on society.

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October 17th, 2017October 16th, 2017

For years, Ben Cowden has focused on creating cocktail mixing robots and incorporating CAD and digital tools into his metalworking practice.

Grownup Treats: Watermelon St. Germain Slush

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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June 25th, 2015June 25th, 2015

Hot and humid weather definitely calls for a summer-appropriate cocktail. Cool off with a tasty watermelon St. Germain slush! Relive the joys of childhood slushies, but with a decidedly grownup twist that’s perfect for a day spent lounging by the pool with your best pals. Refresh your tastebuds and lift your spirits with this watermelon […]

Gin O’Clock: White Currant and Cucumber Gin Popsicles

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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June 6th, 2015July 23rd, 2016

Looking for a cool and refreshing warm weather cocktail? How about a delightfully frosty adults-only boozy gin popsicle?!

Cocktail Bling: Gold Foil Glass Tumblers

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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April 25th, 2015April 29th, 2015

Want to make this weekend’s cocktails just a little bit fancier? DIY a set of gold foil glass tumblers, and let the chic sipping begin! A touch of gold can make even the most uninspired beverage feel like something special, and there’s no denying how great it looks on glass. Want to give it a […]

Recipe: Kumquat Gin and Tonic

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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April 11th, 2015April 11th, 2015

In the mood for a light and fizzy cocktail to kick off your Saturday night? Mix up a refreshing kumquat gin and tonic! This version gets a tart-sweetness from sliced kumquat that’s been muddled with gin and sweetener. However, for first timers I would recommend trying this with lime (see notes) for a more traditional […]