Homemade honey-beer

24-7-2012

The Lincolnshire Marriot Resort in Illinois is brewing their own beer, made of honey from their own bees, in cooperation with the Lake Bluff Brewery. In the future, the hotel will supply their own hops as ingredient for the beer.

Heinz is going green

24-7-2012

Thanks to the partnership with Coca Cola, Heinz now supplies 100% recyclable bottles which feature the ‘PlantBottle’ technology. Thanks to this partnership (which Ford and Nike have as well), Heinz launched the campaign ‘Join the Growing Movement’ to encourage more people to live greener lifestyles.

Cocoagraphs chocolate bars

23-7-2012

Cocoagraphs are artisan chocolate bars printed with edible Polaroid-style photographs. Calling to mind nostalgia for years past, these charming confections are completely custom, printed with any photograph, logo, or image of your choice. With each cocoagraph handmade to order, all users have to do is upload a photo and choose the ingredients from milk, white, dark or organic dark chocolate. Watch the video that explains the process.

Backyard scrabble

23-7-2012

Kristy McAuliffe, architect in Sacramento, made this scrabble play for her backyard. As we see the immense popularity of scrabble at the moment we think this might be an extra on a terrace. Which restaurant sends us the first picture? Photo by E. Spencer Toy

Music for the hearing impaired

23-7-2012

Clash Club in São Paulo, Brazil recently held a night of music specially for the hearing impaired. During its recent “Feel the Sound” night, the club served up music via a sound system with enhanced bass to help those with hearing disabilities to feel the sound waves. Visual projections were highlighted with lasers and brighter lighting. Interpreter service was available and the staff of Clash underwent a training with a speech therapist.

Paco Roncero multisensory gastronomy project

20-7-2012

Michelin star chef Paco Roncero has created a research workshop together with Guia Repsol, HP, LandRover, NH Hoteles and Miele. The futuristic room is used to experiment with new creations and the influence of the surroundings. Elements like certain colors, shapes and flavors on the experience are tested and environmental comfort variables such as temperature, humidity, sound and light can be manipulated as well.

Straw Wars in London to fight plastic straws

20-7-2012

The London Soho community wants to cut back the use of plastic straws with the ‘Straw Wars’ campaign. This way they prevent that the straws will end up in the environment.

Vegetable congress at restaurant Vork & Mes

20-7-2012

The vegetable glass house of restaurant Vork & Mes is the location of the Groen, Groener, Groente! food congress on September the 24th. Chef Jonathan Karpathios grows most of the vegetables for the restaurant himself and the menu consists 80 percent out of vegetables. After the congress there is a talkshow in Vork & Mes with Niven Kunz, Brenda Frunt, Ruud Wunneberg and Harold Hamersma.

Star class 2012 visiting Noma

19-7-2012

In conclusion of the school year 2011/2012, the Star class has visited the best restaurant of the world, Noma in Copenhagen. They met René Redzepi, have had a tour of the kitchen and enjoyed a great dinner. This inspirational movie was created afterwards.

Message on a bottle

19-7-2012

The the campaign ‘Say it With a Bottle’ is Heinz bringing back the old school message in a bottle. But this time it is not in the bottle, but on the bottle. Create your own on Facebook with this special tool and put your message on the bottle.

Stylish eco hotel

19-7-2012

Going to Canada and still need a hotel to stay? The W Montreal Hotel, located in Montreal in Canada, is very stylish and owns a Green Key certificate. For more inspirational eco hotels, check out this list by HotelClub Travel Blog.

Sleep in a fashion shop in Paris

18-7-2012

It’s possible to have a sleepover in a fashion shop in Paris. The fashion shop Paperdolls is decorated as an apartment and breathes a cozy atmosphere. From March 2013 it’s possible to book the bedroom.

Egg gun fryer

18-7-2012

An egg can be fried in creative shapes with stainless steel molds. This gun is one of our favorites.

Happy Drinks: The LonDon

18-7-2012

This summer, athletes, guests and visitors of the Holland Heineken House in London, can order a Happy Drink: The LonDon. Happy Drinks are alcohol free drinks with a kick.The recipe is available here.

Salted Karamel vodka by Stoli

17-7-2012

Stolichnaya Premium has launched what they describe as a golden brown caramel spirit “delicately enhanced with salt” in the US. The most popular sweet and savory combinations, now also available in vodka. Serve it either on the rocks or use it in cocktails.

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