A Chronicle of Molten Chocolate Cake

A staple of dessert menus across America, the molten chocolate cake—a warm confection served with an oozing fudge center—has a deep and rich history within the culinary world. Depending on when you were born, though, the decadent dessert may evoke a different set of sentiments. Lucky Peach Magazine chronicles the cake’s journey from its birth at a Texan bake-off in the ‘60s to fine dining …

Pinocchio Barrique Bottle

Age your own wine, whiskey and more in this petite, porous barrel

Crafted from oak drawn from FSC-certified forests in Europe, the beautiful Pinocchio Barrique Bottle marries two of the alcohol world’s most valued commodities: wood barrels and glass bottles. Now crowd-funding on Kickstarter, the Barrique Bottle targets the home craft cocktail enthusiast who can easily age and flavor wines and liquids. As with aging at wineries and distilleries, the porous oak lends flavor to whatever happens …

Japanese Soldiers Create Star Wars Snow Sculptures

Each year, troops from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces are tasked with building massive snow sculptures for the annual Sapporo Snow Festival. The icy undertaking is meant to be a team-bonding experience, benefiting the platoon and the public. This year, the JSDF 11th Brigade erected an intimidating Star Wars-themed monument featuring the busts of Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, the Death Star and a TIE Fighter. Lucasfilm documented …