The Microwave S'mores Maker: A Gadget You Don't Need...But You Know You Want
I am a big, BIG fan of s'mores. I've been known to make them on my electric stovetop in the dead of winter. This is why I was so delighted about what I like to call the S'mores Revolution. Several years ago it seemed that major food manufacturers had discovered what I'd known all along--s'mores are delicious. Henceforth came a deluge of s'mores-flavored baked goods, candy bars, ice creams, and whatnot. And, of course everyone wanted to make more s'mores at home, so there came various sorts of s'mores makers, so that one may enjoy the deliciousness of s'mores without having to fire up the grill, or, heaven forbid, leave the kitchen and go camping.
The latest product in the S'mores Revolution is the microwave s'mores maker by Progressive. Making s'mores has truly never been easier. Now, while it is certainly true that you can't get that great charred flavor so essential to a classic s'more, this gadget does somehow achieve a perfectly melted marshmallow (not too much, not too little, just right), gooey chocolate, all the while retaining the crispness of the graham crackers. "Just add water," says the manufacturer. The gadget has this little reservoir you fill up with approximately a cup of water. Then you assemble the s'mores ingredients under the "hands," pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds, and voila! Gooey happiness.
I can't say I'd ever give up a real, over-the-grill s'more for a microwave s'more, but when it comes right down to it, I'll take my s'mores where I can get them. Plus, I'm thinking this little gadget will be a safe and fun way to make snacktime special for my son. And maybe that's really who the microwave s'mores maker is for--kids. Or, kids at heart.
--KitchenMaus
Samo on September 26, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I'm confused. I don't see how this gadget is any better than a regular microwaved s'more:
marshmallow
chocolate
half a graham cracker
Nuke until the marshmallow doubles in height.
Place other half of graham cracker on top.
This tastes the same as you describe... no where near a real s'more. Personally, I think the growing marshmallow in the microwave was super fun as a kid, and this kitchen item looks like it takes away from that.
Tink *~*~* on September 27, 2008 at 06:46 PM
I don't get why it needs water?
Tink *~*~*
on September 28, 2008 at 05:40 AM
This was featured on Unclutterer's
"Unitasker Wednesday" feature back in July.
http://unclutterer.com/
http://unclutterer.com/category/unitasker-wednesday/
http://unclutterer.com/2008/07/09/unitasker-wednesday-microwavable-smores-maker/
"Each week, the Unitasker Wednesday column humorously pokes fun at the unnecessary, single-use items that manage to find their way into our homes."
KitchenMaus on September 29, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Tink: I asked the manufacturer about the water. Here's what they said: "The purpose of the water is to absorb microwaves. If you put a marshmallow in the microwave without water it will puff up three times its size. The water helps melt the marshmallow evenly along with the chocolate. This way everything cooks at the same time creating perfect s’mores." Great question, Tink! I was wondering too!
Busby SEO Test on January 18, 2009 at 11:20 PM
i never seen this kind of stuff before, i love it , good for my chocolate stuff
Learning Selling on February 22, 2009 at 02:24 AM
ohhhh that makes me hungry!!!!!!
tnomeralc web design toy by fixbash on April 12, 2009 at 09:44 PM
such an art for a foods and it looks goods to my taste. thanks
WEb Conferencing on April 14, 2009 at 05:50 PM
Oh my God! This is crazzzzy! But I love the concept alot.
Neweb on April 22, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Another not so useful thing but very tempting.
Sighs!
Ron of Tnomeralc Web Design Toys
bonnie on May 21, 2009 at 11:19 PM
I wish this came out when I was in college! I wouldn't have needed the illegally infamous hot plate... I think I'll give this to my niece to enhance her dorm life! :-)
oes.tsetnoc on September 20, 2009 at 09:04 PM
impressive post.... i wish i could do that i like sweet foods... hmmmmmmmmm i feel hungry..