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Definition: Speck
An Italian cured, smoked meat native to the Alto Adige, a region that straddles Northern Italy and Southern Austria. To make speck, a boned pork leg is cured in salt, and spices like laurel and juniper, then intermittently slow-smoked, using pine or juniper wood for several months.
Deep red in color with heavily marbled traces of fat, speck is served thinly sliced as an appetizer, or used in to flavor cooked dishes.
Must Haves For March
Spring has almost sprung, so why not get into the Spring spirit with some colorful, and fresh-on-the-tech-scene gadgets and accessories? That's exactly what I did for this month's must-have list. Each item is drool worthy, both fashionable and functional, and is worth every penny.
Daily Tech: Microsoft Confirms Limited-Edition Red Xbox 360
- Microsoft has just released pictures of the new Red Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited-Edition Console, which is priced at $399. — Kotaku
- Best Buy has now expanded its electronics recycling program to every US store with laptops, monitors, and TVs costing $10 to recycle, but you get a $10 gift card in return. — Lifehacker
- Were you able to access Gmail early this morning?
Speck Shows the iPhone 3G Some Lovin'
I just got my hands on Specks new lineup of cell phone cases and they're not only affordable and will keep your phone scratch free, but they are totally trendy too! Below you'll notice the BlackBerry Pearl Hard Shell Case ($25) that comes with a removable swivel holster and belt clip and protects your phone while maintaining its sleek design. Then there's the Hard Shell Case and Stand ($30) that comes in two pieces that snap together to protect your iPhone 3G and includes rubberized no-slip finger rails on the sides.
Daily Tech: Bill Gates Works His Last "In-Office" Day at Microsoft
- Now 52, Microsoft cofounder and high-school dropout Bill Gates will work his last day at Seattle's Microsoft office before turning his undivided attention to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation he established with his wife. — Engadget
- Check out this funny video about how to cheat at the Wii Fit without breaking a sweat! — Crave UK
- Unfortunately the rumors are true.
Colorful SeeThru Hard Shells For MacBook Pro
As much as I try to keep my MacBook protected and out of harms way, it still looks pretty banged up and has scratches everywhere. I say a scratched up gadget is likely a loved gadget, but if you're not ready to take the extreme protection plunge by getting the MacTruck laptop case and still want protection, here's another solution that might do the trick. The SeeThru Hard Cases from Speck are designed to perfectly snap onto 15-inch MacBook Pros and keep them well protected with their shatter-proof polycarbonate plastic.
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Put a Modern Twist on a '90s Brick-Red Lip
When I think of mustard-colored clothing paired with a brick-red lip, I can't help but think to the days of the early 1990s, when shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Saved by the Bell ruled the airwaves. But at yesterday's Power of Women luncheon in LA, Anne Hathaway proved that the dated color combo doesn't have to be so dated after all. By keeping the brown undertones associated with a traditional brick-red lipstick by the wayside, and going for a shade with both light red and golden undertones instead, this version of brick red is fresh and modern.
Must Read: New York Cooks
Everyone knows New York City is one of the country's top places for eating, so it comes as no surprise that a new cookbook, New York Cooks ($30), celebrates the city's chefs and restaurants. Since I don't live in NYC, I was very excited when I got my hands on a copy of the book. To find out what I thought of it, read more
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Top Chef Masters: Episode 5
Since I heard Michael Chiarello was competing on Top Chef Masters, I've been anxiously awaiting the chef's return to television. The suspense ended with last night's episode. Chiarello competed against Nils Noren, Rick Moonen, and Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson.
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