As much fun as Instagram can be, it’s still missing something: actual prints. Instaprint ($400) aims to fix this problem by hooking up to your Wi-Fi network and printing out any image it comes across containing a specific location or hashtag. This means your friends can get in on the action as well, turning the Instaprint into a focal point of your next party, gathering, or beer bash. [via] Source: Instaprint
It was last weekend that they started to make a path on the frozen lake and ice skating place near the school. There are already many people skiing, skating and enjoying the fresh snow with their family.
While I was dreaming for my favorite celebrity TV chef, the cool Anthony Bourdain to come to Kuopio. He was in Helsinki several days back for his show. But I wasn’t lucky, he didn’t turn up 
Well, life goes on. I still cooked despite the frustration 
I needed something hot and spicy to warm me up and get my brain to work. Especially in the weekend 
I took out some chicken wings and decided to make this. Caramelized sweet and spicy chicken, baked in the oven.
Lovely.
I generously added chilli flakes to coat the chicken wings. You could of course reduce it according to your taste.
This might be quite hot especially for children.
I also prepared some fruit salad to serve along the chicken. I bought several types of colorful fruits to make this.
Avocado, pomegranate, mandarin, grapes, apples… I just couldn’t wait to get started 
I prepared some simple salad dressing and topped it with parmesan cheese.
After lunch, we went out for a short walk on the lake.
Mikael was running and laughing while pulling his sledge around. He was so extremely happy.
It’s getting colder now, reaching -11 C today. It looks like the real winter is finally here
Caramelized Sweet and Spicy Chicken
What’s this? A new Jaguar… station wagon? Yup. Feast your eyes on the new family friendly Jaguar XF Sportbrake ($TBA). Fittingly, we know more about the Sportbrake’s rear — which features cubby compartments, remote fold levers for the rear seats, LED lighting, a soft-close tailgate, and three sections in the floor to keep small loads in place — than we do about things like engine offerings — 2.2L and 3.0L diesels will be on offer, paired to an eight-speed automatic — or that most mysterious aspect of unreleased cars: pricing.
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We couldn’t be happier to preview one of the more interesting handsets in recent memory – the pico projector-laden Samsung Galaxy Beam. We remember how excited we were in 2009 when we handled the first Samsung phone with built-in projector, the I7410, and the next year when the first Beam made its way to MWC 2010.
The original Beam-er then crushed our hopes and dreams by never venturing outside of Singapore, except to entertain some trapped Chilean miners. Still, those two will stay forever in our hearts as the first phones with integrated projectors, unlike the LG eXpo, which had a pico unit as an accessory to tack on.
Announced at MWC 2012, the Samsung Galaxy Beam now sports a projector module of likely Samsung’s own make that shines with 15 lumen and nHD (640×360) resolution, supposedly enough to create a watchable experience in a low ambient light setting, which can be blown up to 50”.
Compare that to the 6 lumen that the pico projector inside its predecessor was capable of, and you will understand why we were excited to take the Galaxy Beam for a spin. Is it living up to our caged desires to watch CSI while camping in Shenandoah, and annoy the heck out of the wildlife there? Read on our preview to find out…
Design:
Graced with jolly bright orange sides, the Galaxy Beam is sure to attract attention as if it’s your regular flashy teen-oriented phone for the color choice alone. It’s chubby, with a sturdy build, but by no means overly thick at 0.49” (12.5mm), and not at all that heavy at 5.13oz (145g). In fact, it feels and handles very well in the hand, thanks to the ergonomic tapered back with patterned non-slippery back cover made of soft-touch plastic.
We’ve seen plenty of trends, styles, and drinks reemerge years after they were first popular, but none quite as old as mead. A modern take on the ancient drink,HoneyMaker Mead ($TBA) is still made from honey, clear, pure water and a proprietary yeast strain, but is available in a variety of flavors, including Lavender, Blueberry, Semi Sweet, Dry Hopped, and the ever popular Elderberry. Gold chalice not included. Thanks Uncrate.com
One of my favorite things to do every afternoon when I get home is play a quick game or two of Lexulous online (modified Scrabble). Over time, I’ve seen the same people and as with any other social activity, I’ve ended up talking to my opponents/teammates about where they live in the world, what time it is when we’re playing, and most importantly, what the next meal is. This week’s recipe comes from one of my favorite players, Kathy Trim, also known as “kobekat.” One day when she mentioned she’d be making Sloppy Joes for dinner, I knew I couldn’t miss the opportunity to invite her to share one of her family’s favorite recipes with us on the column. My adult love for this sandwich was rekindled a few years ago after reading an article by Andrea Strong in the new York Times called “An Ode to Sloppy Joe, a Delicious Mess,” and it’s a recipe I’ve wanted to see here for a long time. It’s so easy to make and it’s the perfect party food when you want to put out a nice make-your-own buffet. We’d love to know how you make your Sloppy Joes delicious, especially if you have a vegetarian alternative! — Kristina
About kobekat: Kathy Trim is a Kansas-native who has lived in Kobe, Japan for over 20 years where she has raised four children, taught English and American cooking, and loved soaking up all things Japanese. In her free time she enjoys baking, collecting recipes, reading, and word games. She has a poodle named Toby and is a proud new grandmother to baby Leo!
CLICK HERE for the full recipe after the jump!
Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
1. Brown ground beef in skillet with onions and garlic until completely browned and onions are translucent and tender. Remove as much grease as possible from the beef mixture.
2. Add tomato paste and tomato puree and mix well.
3. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top and stir in thoroughly.
4. Splash vinegar all over the top and then mix in well.
5. Simmer for about 20 minutes so that the flavors can blend together.
6. Serve on hamburger buns or other type of sliced rolls.
For variation: Saute 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms with the meat, onions and garlic. Add 1 slice of processed cheese, or your favorite cheese, to each sandwich just prior to serving.
Photography by Kristina Gill. Sloppy Joe meat in a small flared bowl (white), on fish platter (milk) and salad plate (milk) all by mud australia; mini hamburger buns on vintage cheese board; napkin by IKEA; towel with red and yellow stripe, spoon and knife, vintage.
Yes, it’s gorgeous — but it’s a Ferrari, so you already knew that. What you didn’t know is that you’re looking at the fastest Ferrari ever built. The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta ($TBA) is powered by a 6262cc V12 pumping out an insane 740 hp, which is enough to propel the Rosso Berlinetta rocket to 62 mph in just 3.1 seconds, hitting 104 in just 8.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of over 210 mph. Other features — as if they matter — include an all-new spaceframe chassis and body shell made using 12 different kinds of alloys, Active Brake Cooling for keeping those carbon-ceramic brakes in check, the latest version of the magnetorheological suspension control system, and, of course, an F1 dual-clutch transmission. Don’t forget to wipe the drool off the screen when you’re done. Source:Ferrari F12 Berlinetta
Who said a Watch needs to be digital to have an unorthodox interface? the Harry Winston Opus 12 Watch ($258,000) is an exercise in high-end watch wizardry, built around 12 pairs of hands that point towards the center and rotate in place to turn blue when they’re telling the time or silver when they’re inactive, a retrograde hand near the center to show precise minutes (from one to five), a tiny seconds hand in the dead center, and a power-reserve indicator in between. Other features include a polished 18K white gold case and buckle, a black alligator leather strap, and the exclusivity that comes from being limited to just 120 pieces worldwide. Source:Harry Winston Opus 12 Watch
For those seeking a more permanent way to display their wine collection than your average rack, we present the Henrybuilt Wine Storage System ($TBA). Built to order in Seattle, this stylish system is made up of flexible panels, rods, and support bars that hold your bottles at a precise angle while allowing for a variety of configurations. Good for storing bottles at room temperature, in a controlled environment, or on the wall of your own personal wine bar/gentlemen’s club. Source:Henrybuilt Wine Storage System
What do you get when you mix an electric skateboard with a Segway? Something akin to the ZBoard ($500-$750). Available in Classic and Pro models, the ZBoard relies on foot pads instead of gyroscopes, but otherwise allows you to lean forward to move forward, lean back to slow down, and lean to either side for turns. It also features a 400W electric motor, a 40-inch deck, a top speed of 17 mph, a range of up to 10 miles, and a recharge time of just 5 hours. Source:ZBoard
