Category Archives: Food

Karate Chopper Salad Knife

Lettuce can be so mundane. So let us suggest a new way to chop them up. This Karate Chopper Salad Knife ($11.95) lets you show off your butt-kicking skills on your veggies, too. This salad knife will mince up your … Continue reading

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Angry Little Girls Mug

Depending on what type of drinks you like, a mug is likely to suit your needs if you are a coffee drinker. Lela Lee, the creator of Angry Little Girls, is most known for her Angry Little Girls bags and … Continue reading

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

It has been said before that we at GASP! love our sushi, and we’re not the only ones. One of the reasons it’s so loved around the world is that it just looks so much better than other food. This … Continue reading

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GOTM!: Spring Has Sprung

It’s a new month, and that means it’s time for Goodies Of The Month! (GOTM!). Now, it’s finally April and the season of Spring has sprung upon us. Not everyone celebrates Easter, but here are some seasonable goodies that we … Continue reading

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CC Made Artisanal Caramels

This week’s “inspirasian” story is about professional-turned-entrepreneur Cassandra Chen. Born in Shanghai, Cassandra graduated from UC Davis and worked in finance. She ditched her business attire for chef pants, taking stints to work as line cooks in fine restaurants. At … Continue reading

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One Trip Grip Grocery Bag Holder

Going to the farmers’ market is so good for the soul: browsing through colorful produce, supporting local businesses, and going home with a bunch of healthy stuff. Well, maybe not the last part. Trying to return home with the day’s … Continue reading

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Lucky Peach magazine

The growing prevalence of food culture has put America long past the days of grilled cheese (-product) sandwiches and unfulfilling TV dinners. We know the difference between macaroon and macaron, that grass-fed beef tastes better, and why Monsanto needs to … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Coffee Filter

Lazy afternoons are perfect for enjoying Vietnamese-style coffee, and part of drinking this beverage is the experience of brewing the coffee yourself: pouring water into the metal filter, watching that dark, velvety liquid drip slowly into the cup, and making … Continue reading

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Tank Up Mugs

Has your coffee cup been looking a little lackluster? Tank Up mugs ($10.64) are a fun conversation piece perfect for your home or office. This coffee mug has a temperature activated meter that looks like a fuel gauge. Don’t worry … Continue reading

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Racoon Sake Set

For some people sake is serious business and while it’s a sacred art, it doesn’t hurt to inject a little fun every now and then. You can do just that with this Racoon Sake Set ($30.74). Instead of the usual … Continue reading

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Giant Ramune Original

Like desserts, carbonated drinks are a plus to our noms during the day. The Japanese Giant Ramune ($3.68) has a unique bubbly taste to it that will add some sugary goodness to your diet. Besides its taste, the architecture of … Continue reading

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Back to the Roots Mushroom Kit

Because backyard gardens are too much work and growing sprouts in a jar is so last year, most of us just don’t have a green thumb. But with repeated salmonella outbreaks and agribusiness increasingly in the public eye, knowing where … Continue reading

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