iPhone 4 GPS with Navigon vs TomTom 540TM XXL

in ,

Going by the philosophy two is one, and one is none, I travel with backups of anything important to get the job done.  For car navigation, that means my iPhone 4 with Navigon and my TomTom 540TM XXL.  The following is based on my observations based on using a dedicated TomTom unit versus the Navigon GPS navigation software on my iPhone 4.

Read More

Tips from Road Foodie founder Michael Stern

in , ,

Road Foodie Michael SternMichael Stern, author and founder of the Road Food series of books, and website gave the following top 3 tips on finding good food on the road:

1. Roll down your windows and sniff your way to good food.

2. Look for a restaurant full of off-duty police cars, fire trucks.  Chances are they serve decent food, at a reasonable price that is safe to eat.

3. Look for places that do only one thing really well. 

 

Kettle for you instant noodle, tea brewing, coffee making afficionados.

in , , , , , ,

For a limited time it's less than $38, you have to login to Yugster to see it. (MSRP $60)

Top Rated

Adagio Teas 3 UtiliTEA Variable-Temperature
30-Ounce Electric Kettle

UtiliTEA Overview

  • Expertly crafted by Tea Drinkers for Tea Drinkers
  • Electric stainless-steel kettle with innovative temperature-control system.
  • Perfect for heating water to the right temperature for green, black, white, and oolong teas.
  • Quickly heats up to 30 ounces of water; concealed heating element.
  • Cordless carafe; water-level gauge; power indicator light; flip-top lid button.
  • Lightweight and portable: you can take it around the house.
  • Faster heating than traditional kettles.
  • Small footprint is perfect for your desk or work area.

UtiliTEA Highlights

 

Electric Kettle Makes Gourmet Tea Easy
Not every tea is meant to be brewed at a roaring boil, which can lead to that infamous cup of bitter tea. Enter the UtiliTEA, a variable temperature electric kettle that is designed with the TEA drinker in mind.

Simple and intuitive, this electric kettle has a color coded dial that will help you select the perfect temperature for your water, no matter what tea you are drinking. This way you end up with water heated to the right temperature, whether you’re drinking green, black, white, or oolong tea. And you also end up with a cup of tea that tastes delicious.

 
Small Footprint for Ultimate Convenience and Portability

 

  • The stainless steel exterior and modern design will make it seem right at home, no matter where you place it.
  • A 360 degree base ensures that your teapot will be stable on most surfaces.
  • The cordless carafe allows for convenient brewing, no matter the location.
  • The small footprint of the UtiliTEA makes this kettle the ideal size for brewing at your desk or any workplace.

Simple Temperature Control For Any Tea

 

  • A color coded dial makes temperature selection for your tea as simple as possible.
  • Heat to your preference: 180 for green/white teas or 212 (boiling) for black, dark oolong, and herbal teas.
  • A power indicator switch will let you know when your water is ready.
  • Gone are the days of using thermometers or primitive techniques to gauge the temperature of your water.
  • Unleashing the full flavor of your tea has never been easier.
  • Flip-top lid and water-level gauge make refilling a snap.

 

Set to 212 degrees F for coffee, and use an Aeropress and you're good to go.