KITCHEN

FIRST COURSE
10 Geektastic Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets

Anyone who has watched an episode of Big Bang Theory has likely noticed the detail and thought that was put into designing the set for Leonard and Sheldon’s apartment. Every stereotypical geeky thing is strategically placed, and their kitchen has not been neglected. Kitchen accessory companies offer a wide variety of truly geeky and functional items that lets cooks of all ages (and the inner geek in all of us) thrive in the kitchen. Here is a list of our ten favorite items that without a doubt could be part of the Big Bang Theory's set.

FIRST COURSE
5 Gadgets for the Single Cook's Kitchen

You're a young, busy, urban professional. Your time is precious, and you can't always afford to spend it in the kitchen. Take-out and Delivery get monotonous and the dollars quickly add up. Make these five products your go-to gadgets to expedite your culinary endeavors.

1. Magic Bullet Blender
Great for making single servings of any liquid. You can have smoothies in the morning and frozen cocktails in the evening when you're entertaining friends. Your Magic Bullet kit contains a high-torque power base, two blades, two cups, four lids and four party mugs with color-coded 'comfort lip rings' for instant sippage. There's also a cookbook of '10 second recipes' included for everything from soups to omelets. You can pick up a set at Bed, Bath & Beyond for around 50 bucks. (Note: I've had one for almost five years and it still runs like a champ.)