This Is Why You're Fat is a photoblog of foods you really shouldn't eat but are somehow irresistible, to someone anyway. Above, "Meat(in)loaf," "Bacon And Fudge Danish Breakfast Sandwich," and "Deep Fried Tootsie Roll on a Stick." (Thanks, Jill Miller!)
The FryDaddy electric deep fryer is awesome — I use it a couple of times a week to fry sweet potato, butternut squash, and Brussels sprouts chips. (Here's the coconut oil I use with it.) Lately, I've been frying very thinly cut slices of butternut squash. It's a bit tricky, because for five minutes it… READ THE REST
You have to appreciate fine craftsmanship in whatever form it appears. Seeing the final results of human labor, irrespective of endeavor, has an astonishing ability to restore your faith in our species. Life on this planet may be harsh and unforgiving, but watching someone dedicate their lives to beautifying reality can suppress the feelings of… READ THE REST
Enginering students from Johns Hopkins University prototyped an edible adhesive tape, called Tastee Tape, to keep burritos and other wrapped foods sealed up during consumption. (In the image above, they used tape colored with dye.) From Johns Hopkins University: "First, we learned about the science around tape and different adhesives, and then we worked to… READ THE REST
There's nothing quite like sipping on a chilled glass of wine on a hot summer day to take the edge off and wind down. This summer, instead of spending $10 to $20 per bottle, you can get an assortment of 15 good-tasting wines from Splash Wines for only $50. An amazing way to prepare and stock up… READ THE REST
Even if you've spent hours scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram looking for interior decor ideas to no avail, perhaps something a little "otherworldly" would give your space that something special. Whether it's your kid's room or your living room, a quick transformation doesn't have to be as complicated as you think. Before you start painting… READ THE REST
You know how some movie lines are so iconic, you have to actually imitate the actor's voice when you quote them? Think "I'll be back" from "Terminator" or "My precious" from "The Lord Of The Rings." That's how we feel about "Luke, I am your father" from "Star Wars" (and basically every other phrase Darth… READ THE REST
