Wacky Gadgets for Foodies

2010 February 8
by tropicaleats

Happy Monday! Last night, I stumbled across some very funky kitchen gadgets while surfing the web. Here are a few of my favorite finds for us foodies:

Tic-Tac Toast

Because regular toast is way too boring.

High Heel Serving Device

Because if like Carrie Bradshaw, you’ve got a thing for shoes.

Pick Your Nose Party Cups

Because it’s cheaper than plastic surgery.

Onion Ring Mints

Because Burger King never gives you enough of their 99 cent ones.

Power Tool Pizza Cutter

Because the Food Network and HGTV are your favorite channels.

Take Out Trash Can

Because you order Chinese food 3 times a week anyway.

Egg White Separator

Because you always end up with egg shells in your omellete no matter how hard you try.

One Click Butter Cutter

Because admit it, Paula Dean is your hero.

Tetris Ice Cubes

Because you’re always up for a challenge.

Ketchup Gun

Because water guns were so last year.

Darth Vader Toaster

Because you always knew he was your father.

Hope you all enjoyed this Wacky Foodie post. :) I’ll try to do at least one fun and random post like this each week. Have a wonderful night!

Wrap Attack

2010 February 7
by tropicaleats

Hi friends! First off, thank you for all of your amazing comments on my Nature Walk pictures. Checkout the bottom of the post for an update on how you can make your pictures pop too!

Last week, I had a severe “wrap attack” and went through an entire package of La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Tortilla Wraps. Their tortillas are incredibly yummy and versatile! In the past, I’ve tried other tortilla brands, but sadly they always seemed to fall apart. The La Tortilla Factory’s Smart & Delicious Tortilla line are amazing because the wrap actually stays together when you match up the two sides. You should definitely give them a whirl if you haven’t already. Here a few of my favorite ways to eat these tortillas.

Breakfast:

Breakfast Burrito with scrambled eggs, sausage, melted cheese, and salsa

After my breakfast burrito, I went into the library basement to read an interesting case of the Cola Wars: Coke vs. Pepsi. A Starbucks Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte really helped me focus. I’ve never had this flavor before, but I would definitely buy it again. If you like sweet coffee drinks, you will love it! I think it tastes better as a hot drink rather than an iced one though.

Fun Fact: A long time ago, the CEO of Coca-Cola had the opportunity to purchase Pepsi, but he didn’t think it was that great of investment at the time.

Lunch on the Go:

Turkey Wrap with Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, and Mustard

Dinner:

Chicken Fajita with onions, green pepper, black beans, melted cheese, lettuce, and salsa

To make the chicken fajita extra crispy, I put in the George Foreman for about 3 minutes. It was sooo good! What’s your favorite meal idea for tortilla wraps?

**My latest College Lifestyles post: “Healthy, Nutty Snacks for College Girls

Have a happy and healthy week everyone!

Nature Walk

2010 January 29
by tropicaleats

Do you ever take a million pictures of random, but beautiful things? Here are a few of my favorite nature shots I’ve taken on different adventures in and around my college town. Most of the photos were taken at Devil’s Millhopper and Manatee Springs which is located near Chiefland, Florida. Enjoy this non-food post! :)

To make your pictures pop like some of the shots above,  adjust the brightness and mid-tone settings on your photo editing software when you upload your pictures on to the computer.

Have a wonderful weekend!