The problem was Han Solo’s lips. For three months, Hannalee Pervan and her mother, Catherine, had carefully planned out how to create a 6-foot-tall, 3-foot-wide sculpture of Solo encased in carbonite using the tools of their trade from One House Bakery in Benicia, California. After the bakery closed for the day, mother and daughter worked […]
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StarWars.com Fan Spotlight: As Blue Milk Mama, Jacquelyn Smith Bakes Up Delectable Desserts
StarWars.com is shining a light on those who truly give the saga its power: the fans. In the StarWars.com Fan Spotlight, we’re honored to tell their stories. During the pandemic, Jacquelyn Smith found herself returning to two comforts, Star Wars books and baking, while taking care of her mother who passed away from cancer last […]
Spinn Review: Brew Coffee by Spinning It at 5,000 RPM
This machine grinds beans and then brews your coffee with centrifugal force. It’s more than a novelty; the results taste great.
Hestan Cue Induction Cooktop and Smart Probe: Long-Term Test
The latest additions to Hestan’s app-controlled countertop burner system show how this sector of the smart kitchen is progressing, and where it still lags.
The State of the Smart Kitchen
This week, we discuss guided cooking apps, connected appliances, and all things smart (and not so smart) on our countertops.
Our 5 Favorite Electric Kettles to Get the Water Going
We made tons of coffee, tea, and ramen to test these gadgets—and boiled it down to these top picks.
This Soda Maker Is the Ultimate Sparkling Water Upgrade
The Aarke Carbonator Pro is an excellent countertop pick for fizzy-water aficionados.
This Tiny, Portable Dishwasher Is Built for the Truly Lazy
Bob the Mini Dishwasher is a (maybe too) tiny countertop machine made for small families living in small spaces.
20 Things We Learned from Light & Magic
You’ve heard the phrase “the magic of moviemaking” so many times that you probably never stop to think about it. But the special effects wizards in Light & Magic, now streaming on Disney+, will absolutely convince you that magic is real. From designing and building the cameras used to film Star Wars from scratch, to […]
This $400 Touchscreen Toaster Is a Waste of Your Dough
This toaster costs a small fortune and doesn’t even toast that well—a bad deal any way you slice it.