Corn Dude v Knife. Which will strip the kernels off a corn cob more efficiently? Only one can win.
Testing a lifehack: Waffle Iron Cookies
Testing a Lifehack: DIY Butter
In this video, I build up my arm muscles and make homemade butter! It’s surprisingly easy.
To make the butter, I used 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, a 1 pint jar, and 5 minutes of shaking. After a little more research, I found out that the purpose of the bowl of water was just to rinse the buttermilk from the butter so that it doesn’t go bad as quickly. If you prefer salted butter, you can add salt after rinsing the finished butter, or you can add herbs or press it into a mold. It will store in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.
Testing a Gadget: OXO Ratcheting Pineapple Slicer
In this video, I test OXO’s Ratcheting Pineapple Slicer to slice and core a delicious smelling pineapple.
Testing a Lifehack: Using a Coffee Cup to Soften Butter
Can I soften butter with nothing more than a bit of boiling water and a coffee cup or bowl? Watch to find out!
Testing a Lifehack: Mason Jar Noodle Soup
Can I make ramen in a mason jar? If it works, it could be a great make-ahead meal. If it doesn’t, it will be a horrible gloopy mess of flour, curry paste, and vegetables. Let’s see what happens!
Testing a Gadget: The My Pint Ice Cream Maker from Dash
You scream! I scream! Ok, now let’s use our inside voices or we’re not going to get any ice cream!
In this video, I test out a pint sized ice cream maker from Dash.
Here’s the recipe I tried:
Coffee Sorbet
3 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 Teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup coffee (or 1/2 cup of water and 1 heaping tablespoon of instant coffee)
1/2 Teaspoon coffee liqueur (I used Kahlua)
Testing a Lifehack: Cutting Watermelon with Dental Floss
Alternate title: Lu Gets Sticky, vol. 2.
As someone who picks up a huge wedge of watermelon and just chomps on it, this lifehack made me curious. Is there a better way to cut up watermelon? I also get to show off the best chef’s knife I’ve ever owned.
Testing a gadget: The Watermelon Tap
In this video, I test out the Watermelon Tap from Profreshionals
I learned three things while making (and after making) this video:
1) Always open the soda bottle in advance.
2) Logically, I know that watermelon juice is sticky, but if you spill it all over your kitchen, it will make everything sticky and pink.
3) This beverage is better with gin.
Enjoy!
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