The Best Washing Machine: Kenmore Elite HE4t
I confess. I enjoy watching clothes go round in a front loading washer. So I was really bummed when my Kenmore Elite HE3t washer arrived..
The Best Colander
It may be hard to get excited about something as prosaic as a kitchen colander, but there’s a certain satisfaction in using a tool that p..
The Best Frozen EntrĂ©es: Michael Angelo’s
I started making lasagna in the third grade, and eggplant parmesan shortly thereafter. I've gotten good enough at both that I rarely or..
Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Dipped Chessmen
Few things take my breath away like the word "New" on a Pepperidge Farm package. I was in the market today, and saw Chocolate Dipped Ch..
Metromint Mintwater
I was at a party this weekend that included Metromint as a sponsor. Their product, Mintwater, has been a favorite of mine for about six ..
The Best Mixing Spoons: Betty Crocker
The Betty Crocker catalog is going out of business. Yes, collecting those boxtop points sometimes seemed silly, but they offered signif..
Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard
I don’t use a PDA, but if I did, I think I’d have to get one of these. It projects a laser image of a full-size QWERTY keyboard on any ..
The Best Champagne: Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame
Today is my dad’s 70th birthday… happy birthday dad! He’s celebrating in Denver, with my sister and stepmother, and I’ve sent them a b..
The Best Mac Utilities: DiskWarrior and Drive Genius
Although Mac users generally don’t have to worry about viruses and spyware, we’re not immune to the occasional glitch. Some of these ca..
The Best Lip Balm: Beyond Color Plumping Lip Conditioner
I was snow boarding last week at Keystone, CO, where my new friend Eryk remarked that my lip balm looked like lipstick. Well, yes. It do..