Collapsible Hot Tub

Deborah Sussman's vibrant career, outlaw Instagrammers, the truth about yawning and more in our look at the web this week

A backyard hot tub is one thing, but imagine if you could have one waiting at your campsite after a long day on the trail. This fantasy is now a reality thanks to the Nomad Collapsible Hot Tub. All you need is a water heater coil, a portable water pump and this tub—which fits into a carryall—to provide an outdoor party that takes glamping to …

Pairing Food and Music with Supper.mx

A web and Spotify app that delivers playlists selected by famed chefs (even Kelis) for preparing and eating food

Centuries of study have been dedicated to pairing food and wine, but music has long been an important part of the cooking process, as well as the dining environment. The passionate, music-loving app developers at Artisan Council recognized the artistry of playlists paired with food—and Supper.mx was born. This website and Spotify app offer a soundtrack for every food-related occasion, all of which are in …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Laser-cut seaweed, henna crowns, illustrated architecture and more in our weekly look at the web

1. Women Dominate the James Beard Awards This week the James Beard Awards ushered the latest crop of celebrated restaurants and the chefs who dreamed them up into the echelons of the foodie world. While the industry tends to be dominated by men, it was women who made out big at this year’s ceremony. The awards for outstanding restaurateur, outstanding chef and best chef in …