Origin of Cool: France
The Coolest French Christmas Logs
(English)
The Christmas Log is a traditional French cake that every family has for Christmas dinner. Usually, a Christmas Log has the shape of… a log. But every year, the most famous and talented pastry chefs are getting more and more creative!
#1 : A book-shaped Christmas log filled with a dark chocolate mousse. By Lenôtre.
#2 : For the Plaza Athénée, a library Christmas log filled with tangerine marmelade by Christophe Michalak.
#3 : Chocolate, pear and chestnut Christmas balls by Ladurée.
#4 : The winter drop by Fauchon : a mix of white chocolate, vanilla and mango.
#5 : The gift shaped chocolate Christmas log by La Maison du Chocolat.
#6 : For the Ritz, a traditional shaped but really chic chocolate Christmas log.
#7 : This green tea & mint Christmas log is really cool and you don’t need to be a chef to make it by yourself for Christmas! Here’s the recipe!
(Français)
La bûche de Noël est un gâteau traditionnel français présent sur toutes les tables durant les fêtes. Habituellement, une bûche de Noël a une forme de… bûche. Mais chaque année, les chefs pâtissiers les plus talentueux rivalisent de créativité.
#1 : Cette bûche en forme de livre est à base de mousse au chocolat noir. Par Lenôtre.
#2 : Pour le Plaza Athénée, c’est une bûche aux saveurs de mandarine en forme de bibliothèque (par Christophe Michalak)
#3 : Des boules de Noël chocolat, poire et marron. Par Ladurée.
#4 : Une goutte de chocolat blanc, vanille et mangue par Fauchon.
#5 : Une forme de cadeau pour La Maison Du Chocolat.
#6 : Pour le Ritz, une bûche plus traditionnelle mais très chic.
#7 : Cette bûche à la menthe et au thé vert est vraiment cool et en plus, pas besoin d’être un chef pour la faire vous-même! Voici la recette!
Spotted by Cool Connoisseur Julien Valat
Origin of Cool: USA
DIY Star Wars Snowflakes by Matters of Grey
San Diego based blogging collective Matters of Grey have created some templates to help you make some Star Wars themed snowflakes. Very seasonal but they probably don’t get too many real snowflakes in San Diego. Download the templates, get your scissors and start cutting!
By Alan Watchorn
Origin of Cool: USA
USB Mini Scanner
Who says you can’t have a scanner in your pocket? This scanner fits easily into the pocket of your favorite laptop bag. Plug it into the USB port of your laptop and you’re ready to start scanning. Business cards, pictures, passages from books, clips from a newspaper, the USB Mini Scanner can do it all.
The USB Mini Scanner is $79.99 and you can buy one on ThinkGeek.com
The USB Mini Scanner is $79.99 and you can buy one on ThinkGeek.com
By Cool Connoisseur Alan Watchorn
Origin of Cool: Global
5 Cool Ice Cube Trays
These are so cool (pun intended!):
1. Han Solo in Carbonite
2. Ice Invaders
3. Ice Bullets
4. Frozen Smiles
5. Ice Guitar
2. Ice Invaders
3. Ice Bullets
4. Frozen Smiles
5. Ice Guitar
via Toxel
Origin of Cool: USA
Cheeseburger Wrapping Paper
Snowflakes, santa, or cliche red & white wrapping paper. For 2,011 years, that was all we humans had! But not anymore…
Sarah Fay & Justin Colt have decided to challenge the status quo with the release of “the cheeseburger set”. Cleverly disguised as parts of a cheeseburger, this Christmas your relatives will ask “Should I… should I eat it?”.
Sarah Fay & Justin Colt have decided to challenge the status quo with the release of “the cheeseburger set”. Cleverly disguised as parts of a cheeseburger, this Christmas your relatives will ask “Should I… should I eat it?”.
Origin of Cool is a big believer in pursuing your dreams and starting businesses so support Sarah & Justin’s Kickstarter here.
Origin of Cool: USA
The Coolest Halloween Decoration Ever
Remember National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? Well take away the Christmas lights and replace them with Halloween decorations. Sync up Michael Jackson’s Thriller to the lighting and you have the coolest Halloween decoration ever!
Video sent in by Cool Connoisseur Lindy G
