Category: Geeky Food + Drink

Researchers at Columbia University’s Creative Machine Labs recently used their creative machines to 3D print slices of cheesecake; layer by layer the machine dispensed triangular troughs of graham cracker paste to hold other ingredients like peanut butter and Nutella.

Modeled after Thor’s mythical hammer Mjölnir, this 15.2 oz mug is sure to gain the favor of the god of thunder. Or, I don’t know, maybe piss him off for making his hammer into a novelty item.

Inspired by the throttle grips seen on motocross bikes, the Throttle Opener is a bottle opener with a rubberized grip in the style of a dirt bike. Plus, it opens bottles with the same wrist motion as operating the throttle, just like you’re revving a bike.

Because you can never have too many ants at a picnic, this Gummy Watermelon Slice from Vat19 is a solid 1.25 pounds of coagulated corn syrup and gelatin. Yum! The slice measures approximately 10″ x 5″ x 1.5″ and features watermelon-flavored flesh, grape-flavored seeds, and a green apple-flavored rind.

Because every garage deserves an appropriately themed kegerator, Etsy shop AutomotiveDesignM5 has built one featuring a tap made from a real moped engine that’s been cleaned and polished (complete with piston pour handle!). I imagine somewhere out there, at least one diehard moped and beer fan is ecstatic their dream kegerator has finally been made a reality.

Want to really stand out at the next masquerade ball? How about donning one of these food-inspired masks from Archie McPhee instead of a traditional mask? Currently available in pancake, ham, and pizza varieties, they’re sure to get the other guests chatting!

Styled after the first-aid sprays found throughout Resident Evil games, GameFlavor has collaborated with Capcom to create the Resident Evil First Aid Drink Collector’s Box, a box of canned beverages inspired by the in-game health items.

Because who hasn’t dreamed of sipping a cocktail with their initial floating in it, Etsy shop HonestIce sells ice molds of all the letters in the English alphabet. Plus numbers 1 – 9, AND the omega symbol!

Video gaming and Oreos: they’re a match made in heaven. Oreos make a great video game snack because they don’t leave your fingers all dusty as chips do. Trust me; I have an almost entirely orange PS5 controller.

Snacks: they’re delicious. But what happens when you have a variety, possibly including a beverage, and don’t have enough hands to hold them all? Enter the 3D printed Snack Attack snack organizer printed and sold by Etsy shop McMaster3D.

Recently on display at Pack Expo 2022 (I’m sad I missed it), this high-speed donut sorting machine developed by Soft Robotics, Inc. can sort donuts by variety and handle them all without damaging its precious, doughy cargo.

Scorpion: I’ve never eaten one, and I’m perfectly fine with that. Actually, I prefer it that way. But for those of you who have to try every culinary oddity earth has to offer, Hotlix is selling these Chocolate Dessert Scorpions (affiliate link).

Cup Noodle: I can’t tell you how many I’ve eaten in my life, but if you take my college years into account, it has to be well over a million. Okay, maybe not that many, but definitely in the hundreds.

Because there’s a market for absolutely everything, the Cheetos Body Pillow is a neck/body pillow in the form of a giant Cheetos Puff. Unfortunately, it is not Cheetos scented, which is a misstep in product design if you ask me.

Because what Trekkie doesn’t need Star Trek-themed dinnerware, Toynk is selling this officially licensed Original Series Enterprise NCC-1701 8-piece ceramic dinnerware set. Made by Ukonic, the set includes four plates resembling the Enterprise’s saucer section and four bowls printed with the ship’s NC-1701 designation.

Crafted in the shape of a Jawa Sandcrawler, this massive 64-oz tiki punch bowl from Geeki Tikis is just the vessel to get the Mos Eisley cantina rockin’. Available from Toynk, the set also includes a 2-oz Jawa mini mug for individual sipping and is sure to be a hit at your next Star Wars-themed tiki party.