For times like this, turn to these nine inventions that make eating easier for even the laziest of foodies. 12-Course Meal In A Can Ain’t nobody got time to make a 12-course meal that’s complete with dishes like pickled Kobe beef with charred strawberries and roast pork belly with celeriac root puree. Except for Chris Godfrey, of course. He not only made all 12 courses; he also stuffed them layer by layer into an aluminum can. While it might sound gross, the concept was so popular that he was asked to create a nine-layer Christmas dinner version. Disclaimer: These one-can wonders are (unfortunately) just art projects, not items you can actually buy in stores…yet. Coffee Pot Alarm Clock The best part of waking up should be in your cup before you even lift your head off the pillow. At least that’s the philosophy behind this coffee pot-alarm clock combo crafted by British designer Josh Renouf. It’s called The Barisieur, and it not only brews one hell of a cup of joe, but also gently “eases you into the day with the subtle movement of stainless steel ball bearings, accompanied by the smell of freshly brewed coffee.” No more screeching alarm clocks? We’re in. MORE: Is There Gluten In That? Find Out in Seconds with This… Edible Plates and Bowls As long as you’re not searching for an Instagram-worthy setup, paper plates are a lazy foodie’s best friend. But they’re not great for the environment. Enter these new—completely edible—plates, which aim to make washing dishes obsolete. Do Eat tableware is made from a combination of potato starch and water, decorated with edible ink, and then covered with a “natural waterproofing substance, guaranteed 100% healthy and natural.” Still too sketched out to eat a dinner plate? Don’t feel bad tossing these things in the garbage—they’re totally biodegradable.ThawTHAT! II Defrost Tray The problem with making healthy, balanced meals from scratch every day? It often requires you to plan ahead. And lazy foodies aren’t about to plan a menu every week. So when you find yourself dreaming of a tender piece of grilled chicken but know your bird is still chillin’ in the freezer, whip out the ThawTHAT! II. The defrost tray claims to thaw food up to four times faster than air. Twirling Spaghetti Fork Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food. But the long, stringy pasta requires so much more effort than its carby counterparts, like ziti. Instead of stabbing the noodles, you actually have to twist your fork (ridiculous, we know.) Luckily, the universe has handed us the self-twirling spaghetti fork. Now you can eat your pasta in peace. MORE: Is Your Healthy Food Actually Radioactive? The Lazy Teapot Every 5-year-old knows what you do with a teapot: You tip it over and pour it out, of course. But nowhere in the song does it say you have to actually lift the teapot to do that. The creators of The Lazy Teapot think that’s false advertising, so they’ve designed this porcelain teapot to sit in a holding device so you’ll never have to lift a teapot again.Motorized Ice Cream Cone For some people, ice cream is all about the cone. If that’s you, skip ahead to the next gadget on our list. But if you’d rather ditch the extra calories in a cone and just stick to the good stuff, consider this motorized ice cream cone from Perpetual Kid. It eliminates all the hard work of lifting spoons or turning your wrist. Self-Stirring Mug Can’t stand black coffee, but don’t have the stamina to stir in milk or cream? Then you need the self-stirring mug. With just the press of a button (if you can manage), your cup will stir your drink for you. The Lazy Cookbook Move over, millennials and your 2-second cooking videos. If you think the lazy foodie title only belongs to 20-somethings, think again. The lazy foodie bible, Cook Your Meals The Lazy Way, is a throwback to 1998.
