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Kitchen gadgets in general fascinate me; although I don’t own too many, I like reading about them and deciding which one would make my life better.

I’m torn about the Eiko Egg Boilers. They’re so cute and colorful and look so cool! But… are they really useful? What they do: they’re small cups made from heat-resistent plastic, that can be hung inside the pot; once the eggs are done, you can seat them on the table and use them as egg cups.

The first thing I don’t get is why can’t the eggs just go in the pot. It’s not like they’ll explode. Second, the point seems to be that it can save you some dishwashing, but using a pot + egg boiler or a pot + egg cup (keeping in mind my first objection) yields the same number of dishes, right?

The thing I do like about this is the color-coding. The sets includes different colored boilers, which make it easier to distribute the food if one of the kids wants soft-boiled eggs and the other wants them hard-boiled.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.00 for a set of 4 on VesselInc.com.

Via GizmosforGeeks

Eggs. They’re those little white round things you eat, right?

Or wrong. The Egg Cuber doesn’t have any blinking lights and isn’t USB powered, but it changes our perception a bit: it makes square eggs. You just put the hard boiled egg inside it and tada! a square egg. It might not change the taste or make deviled eggs on its own, but this is guaranteed to be a party sensation. Watch your guests wonder how you did it. (Of course, if they didn’t know about it; it’s apparently been around for 50 years or so.) I’ve never seen one before, so I had to google to see how it worked even after I’d seen the photo of the device!

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $2.99 on TheKitchenStore.com.

It movie-themed merchandise time again, and this time Doctor Who watchers are the target.

If you felt your kitchen was missing something, but you couldn’t put your finger on it… I’m telling you, it needed a Doctor Who Easter Egg Cup and Spoon. The set includes a square egg cup, a spoon (with its own holder, built-in) and some chocolaty goodness. After you eat the included chocolate egg (i.e. 5 minutes after you get it), you can use it for the more mundane type of egg, that laid by hens.

I guess this is a fans-only thing, because I personally think it’s kind of ugly. But if daleks rock your boat, go right ahead.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: ~$6 on ForbiddenPlanet.co.uk.

Via ubergizmo

So you’ve decided that, even though Valentine’s Day might be a commercial holiday, there’s nothing wrong with celebrating your love. Unfortunately, love doesn’t necessarily come with brilliant ideas for presents. That’s why we’re here to help with our Top 7 Valentine’s Day presents for your girl. We’re aiming for original presents, so if all you’re looking for is red hearts… sorry, you won’t find them here (but aren’t you sick of them already?!)

7. If she works on the computer (and is there anyone who doesn’t, at least once in a while?), she definitely had the “hand frozen on mouse” problem at least once. Help her keep her lovely hands warm with a pair of USB Heating Gloves.

6. Everyone and his dog has a blog nowadays. If your girlfriend is a passionate blogger, let her express it! A pair of Geek Panties with the message “I’m blogging this” is one of the best presents for a blogger (she probably already has the “I’m blogging this” t-shirt, so she’ll love the set).

5. Presents aren’t only about material things. Be creative! Get her an “I only cook for the cat” apron, acknowledge her dislike of the kitchen and take her out for a fancy meal. Having someone else cook for you is one of the great joys of life.

4. If your girl is a bit on a wild side, get her something sexy and somewhat dangerous: a Single Shot Sexy Garter. Just imagine her lifting her skirt to take a sip… You’re giving yourself a present with this one. And she’ll relish the feeling of something forbidden.

3. Geeky girlfriend - she can understand your passion for computer games, gadgets, programming and all things geek. Hold on to her, she’s hard to find. The Include Love t-shirt has the best of both worlds: programming and relationships.

2. I doubt there is any girl, anywhere, who would refuse a day at the spa. We just like being pampered… Why not bring the spa to her? The Gelicity Spa Jelly Bath transforms the water in the bathtub into gel and promises an unique sensation.

1. But, no matter what, nothing beats those three magic words: “I love you”. But you’ve already told her that, sent her cards… Well, she’s probably never received a bean that says “I love you”. The Message Egg grows into a bean plant that lets you express your feelings in a way she’s never seen before.