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Smokers can get a virtual look at their dirty lungs

Marketing and design company SapientNitro unveiled an app today that allows smokers to see exactly what cigarettes are doing to their lungs.

The AR Lungs app uses augmented reality and a database of medically correct digital lungs to illustrate the effects of cigarettes. People point a Webcam or smartphone camera at their chest and see a superimposed image of the digital lungs.

Using sliders, a person can adjust how many cigarettes they smoke a day and for how long to get a visual representation of the damage and discoloration they've suffered. A nonsmoker, meanwhile, would see healthy, pink lungs.

The app was developed as an unconventional way of spreading the antismoking message. The company said it is using the potential of augmented reality to help raise disease awareness. The digital lungs paint a stark image of the consequences of smoking.

Computer users with a Webcam can check the app out for free here. … Read more

Grill it, smoke it, or roast it

Patio cooking has never been easier. Any number of appliances are available that are designed to bring food and the great outdoors (or at least the back yard) together. It's no longer simply a matter of burgers and hot dogs when considering cooking out of doors. Now choices exist where anyone with the inclination could get an outdoor smoker, or roaster, or a grill. Or one appliance that does all of the above.

The Char-Broil Big Easy Smoker, Roaster and Grill is a combination propane-powered appliance that takes the versatility of the kitchen and sets it free. The vertically-oriented … Read more

Smoke your food

Though it may seem obvious that flavor is the name of the game when it comes to cooking, just think about how many tasteless meals are being consumed right now. The simple truth is that building flavor requires effort and patience, not to mention a little know-how. When it comes to infusing foods with great smoky flavor, the methods can be downright daunting. But it doesn't have to be that way.

The Smoking Gun is a clever kitchen gadget that requires none of the patience, effort, or knowledge that other smoking methods demand. The small battery-operated accessory weighs only … Read more

A smoker with a plug

Some of the best meals I've ever eaten have involved a smoker. But when I'm cooking, I don't often have the time to achieve that smokey flavor. An electric smoker, such as the H2O Smoker from Aussie Grills, offers a quick and easy solution so way even I will find smoking meat and fish manageable. The smoker plugs in, and uses water to reach the right level of heat and maintain it as your food smokes. The smoker has a "porcelainized," 5.5-quart water pan. It uses flavor channels to direct smoke for the best … Read more

Jim Beam Bradley Smoker adds flavor to meals

For my family, summertime means that we pull out the smoker and cook some ribs and a couple of briskets.

The Jim Beam Bradley Smoker is more than up to that challenge. And in my family, considering the secret ingredient in our sauce, having Jim Beam's name on the side of the smoker is very fitting. The Jim Beam Bradley smoker is meant for outdoor use, with a smoke generator that automatically feeds it wood briquettes. It has a 500-watt stainless-steel heating bar and a 125-watt burner, which  perfect for that slow-cooking that is necessary for ribs that … Read more

Barbecue three ways

Few words associated with food are as controversial as barbecue. However, in this debate it's not only about who has the better ribs, or what region makes the best pulled-pork sandwich, but what the definition of barbecue even is. Purists will say that unless it is slow-cooked over low heat, with the requisite amount of smoke, it does not qualify as barbecue. They cringe when they hear people say they are going to a backyard barbecue, knowing full well that the main fare will be hamburgers and hot dogs--not that there's anything wrong with that; it's just … Read more

Bring the outdoors inside with this stovetop smoker

Cooking and eating outside is always a lot of fun and offers a flavor that just can't be beat. Sometimes, however, it's just not practical. Whether it's raining or you just can't get away, opportunities exist to at least capture the flavor of the great outdoors and bring it inside. While the big sky, green grass, and rolling hills won't be making an appearance inside your kitchen (thankfully), the essence of the outdoors can be captured with smoke.

The Nordic Ware Stovetop Kettle Smoker infuses great smoke flavor into meats, fish and vegetables all from … Read more

Smoke where you want to

It's no great secret that adding smoke to foods adds flavor. Ask any barbecue expert and they will tell you about the virtues of smoke. Ordinary meats and seafood are taken to new heights with the seemingly simple addition of smoke. The pros may use specific combinations of wood, but you can start enjoying the flavor of smoked foods without the years of practice.

The Bradley Portable Propane Smoker brings convenience and portability to anyone who wishes to take their outdoor cooking to a new level. Powered by a propane canister and 4 AA batteries, the easy-to-move smoker brings … Read more

Smokin' hot at home

There's something about smoked meat, something delicious. With the Smokin Tex Hot-or-Cold Smoker, you can take your smoking skills to the next step. The smoker is easy to use: just place a few ounces of wood chips in the smoker box, set the temperature and close the door. Plus, it allows you a versatility you may not find in other smokers. The Smokin Tex Hot-or-Cold Smoker can handle up to 38 pounds of meat, fish, or poultry at a time, and with the cold smoke option, you can add a little flavor to cheese or pasta quickly. Whatever you … Read more