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Baking DeathMatch: The Easy-Bake Oven versus the Super Hero Cookbook

January 16, 2014December 15, 2017Corrina Lawson

Easy-Bake Oven or Super Hero cookbook? Which one will walk away the winner?

Re-Defining Tea, Re-Defining Me

January 14, 2014November 24, 2017Rebecca Angel4

We have expanded the term “geek” to encompass anything that you are overly excited/obsessed/people-think-you’re-weird about. This is how Rebecca is with tea.

Craft Your "Gingerbread" House From Chocolate With Lakeland Molds

December 21, 2013November 24, 2017Sophie Brown2

Who wants the same old gingerbread house? Not GeekMom Sophie.

GeekMom Holiday Traditions: Handmade Gifts

December 8, 2013December 15, 2017Cathé Post

The holidays are my favorite time of year. I liked December as a kid, but as an adult…well, you can ask my husband: I am almost more excited about the Christmas holiday than the kids are.

GeekMom Holiday Traditions: Baking for the Troops

December 5, 2013November 24, 2017Patricia Vollmer3

There’s nothing that brings a smile to deployed servicemembers’ faces like homemade cookies!

A Wacky Way to Eat Fruit

October 2, 2013November 24, 2017Judy Berna

Are you tired of passing by the fruit products in the grocery store that seem to be mostly sugar and artificial colors? It’s time you found Wacky Apple—products that are organic, pesticide free, and contain no artificial colors.

Pinbusted or Pintrusted: Party Food

September 29, 2013December 16, 2017Sophie Brown

One of my favorite things to pin on Pinterest is party foods because they generally combine two categories I love: cute things and delicious things.

My creations using the Doctor Who range from Lakeland

Product Review: Doctor Who Bakeware Range From Lakeland

September 7, 2013November 24, 2017Sophie Brown1

One type of product certain to send my geeky heart a-flutter is bakeware. When Lakeland announced their exclusive range of Doctor Who products, I may have danced for joy.

Four Speculative-Fiction and Fantasy Foodie Blogs

August 24, 2013December 15, 2017Fran Wilde

Looking to bring a little fiction to the dinner table? These four blogs have you covered.

Product Review: Chef Sleeve iOS Kitchen Products

August 14, 2013December 15, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Do you use your iPad or other tablet device in the kitchen? I had the opportunity to review three of Chef Sleeve’s products: the cutting board with iPad stand, a set of iPad 2 protective sleeves, and the dishwasher safe iPad stand. All of these products are made in the U.S.A.

Rock Candy: Failed Recipe or Lesson in Science?

July 20, 2013November 24, 2017Cathé Post2

Over the past month we have been experimenting with making rock candy. In true scientific fashion, we have done the experiment multiple times changing variables to see how the outcome changes.

Wil Wheaton, Collaborators Geek About “Stone Farking Wheaton w00tStout”

July 16, 2013November 24, 2017Kay Moore

Get a peek at Stone Brewing’s new Imperial stout, Stone Farking Wheaton w00tStout, a collaboration with Wil Wheaton, Drew Curtis, and Greg Koch.

Ten Geeked Up KitchenAid Mixers

July 3, 2013November 24, 2017Ruth Suehle3

If your geek side is leaking into your kitchen, you’re going to need to add one of these geeked-up KitchenAid mixers to your counter.

Cook Up Good Food for a Good Cause With All the Nomz

July 2, 2013December 15, 2017Kelly Knox

All the Nomz is a cookbook with collaboration from notable geeks, created to help raise funds for the Child’s Play charity.

Chemistry and Cupcakes

May 31, 2013November 24, 2017Marziah Karch7

Baking can teach you a lot of things. Following directions, measuring, fractions, and even chemistry.

Weekly GeekMom Video Playlist

May 24, 2013December 15, 2017Cathé Post

This week the GeekMom writers found so many cool videos on the internet; I don’t even know where to start! Tap dancing, mock movie trailers, game reviews that involve cooking, making burritos in space — you name it, it’s possible we found it.

Blue to Pink: The Magic Chemistry of Violet Flower Tea

May 24, 2013November 24, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Make violet flower tea, which is blue. Add lemon juice and it turns pink! Why? My daughter made me this beautiful and magical drink for Mother’s Day, but then her chemistry teacher made her figure out why the color change happened. It’s anthocyanins (but still magical.)

Ten Hour Slow Cooking: Pork and Three Bean Chili

May 18, 2013November 24, 2017Sarah Pinault1

With two full time jobs and two children under four in the house, GeekMom Sarah turns to technology for some time saving with her housekeeping. Here she shares a ten hour recipe for the crockpot that will allow you to eat well but not eat into your precious family time.

Fishfingers and Custard: Planning Your Doctor Who Evening

May 17, 2013December 15, 2017Sarah Pinault1

Whether you are gearing up to watch a finale, a Christmas special or just run a ten hour David Tennant marathon, there are certain culinary delights from across the pond that you should consider adding to any potential menu.

Cookbook Review: Noodlemania! 50 Playful Pasta Recipes

May 14, 2013December 15, 2017Patricia Vollmer2

Whether your kids enjoy elaborate pasta dishes or simply want plain noodles, Noodlemania! 50 Playful Pasta Recipes covers a wide range of recipes that will put a smile on any kid’s face.