If you're thinking this is some highly processed, find-it-at-7-Eleven sort of snack, think again. Bacon Moon Pies ($33/4 pies) are expertly produced savory treats made using high-quality bacon sourced from CA to create a traditional Scottish shortbread with rice flour, bacon fat and bacon cracklin. In between is a marshmallow made from Vermont maple syrup and high-quality bourbon, along with a bacon fat and cracklin caramel, all of which gets encased in 72% dark chocolate. Just try not to eat all four in one sitting, lest you literally begin to embody the phrase "you are what you eat."
Whether or not you have a Coca-Cola shrine in your house, there's reason to be excited about the 111 Navy Chair ($230). Based on Emeco's classic 1006 Navy Chair, the 111 is made from 111 recycled plastic Coke bottles, in all keeping three million plastic Coke bottles out of landfills each year. Surprisingly, it's available in a number of colors, so you don't have to design a whole room around Coke's iconic red to enjoy the benefits of this simple chair.
Relive the exploits of Jack, Hurley, Kate, Sawyer, Sayid, Locke, and the rest of the crew over and over again with Lost: The Complete Collection ($230-$280). Containing every episode from all six seasons of the show, this definitive set also includes over 30 hours of bonus materials taken from each season's individual release, a full disc of exclusive bonus material including new featurettes, documentaries, and cast-driven tours of Oahu, and collectibles including a "Senet" game, a custom island replica, an episode guide, an Ankh, and a black light pendant. Mystery Box unfortunately not included.
Just about 60 years ago, at the 1950 World Cup, the United States national team beat England in one of the biggest upsets in the history of sports. With a rematch looming next weekend, grab this limited edition Bumpy Pitch USA vs England T-Shirt ($36) to show your support. It sports a photograph of Joe Gaetjens scoring the lone goal during the Miracle on Grass, printed on a soft, tri-blend tee.
No need to rub your eyes -- you're seeing it clearly. The Mr. Tee ($20) is a conceptually creative light blue tee sporting a portrait of Mr. T that's been made out of t-shirts. We pity da fool that don't get the irony.
There's streamlined, and there's the Strand Craft 122 Yacht ($TBA). This amazingly futuristic super yacht sports a gorgeous exterior, a posh art deco-inspired interior with niceties like 52-inch LED TVs, Bang Olufsen sound systems, four staterooms, and salon areas, over 14,000 horsepower capable of driving the craft to speed over 50 knots, and an included handcrafted supercar with a 880hp twin turbo V12 engine. If only it included a beach house and a stately countryside mansion, it'd be the ultimate "lotto winner goes apeshit" package.
Four years in the making, Life ($40-$49) is the latest visceral journey from the makers of Planet Earth. The 4-disc, 10-part set features 130 stories of life on our planet, an incredible 54 of which had never been filmed before. Rich, vivid, and often times riveting, the amazing full HD visuals are accompanied by a spot-one score by George Fenton. Oh, and be sure to pick up the BBC version narrated by the great David Attenborough, unless you actually want to listen to 10-plus hours of Oprah. [Thanks, William]
The 94th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing happens this weekend, so we asked our favorite American driver for his essentials when he makes the trek to the fabled Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Between practice laps, 29-year-old Ryan Hunter-Reay, the IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year in 2007 and the newest member of the Andretti Autosport quartet, shouted to us over the roar of the engines what he brought with him besides his red-and-black IZOD-sponsored No. 37 car.
Sony Vaio Laptop ($1,000). Puma Future Cat Mid Pro P Racing Shoe ($200). "Puma makes great racing shoes. These are made custom for me with carbon soles for maximum rigidity and feel to deal with 800 pounds of pressure we have to put through the brake pedal." Ritmo Mundo Extreme Chronograph Watch ($700). "I got this watch for winning the 2010 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach last month," he slyly gloated. Razi (Priceless). Ryan's 12-year-old golden retriever. "Indy is a long month and the one thing that makes me feel at home is having Razi here," he told us. Calvin Klein Suit ($500). IZOD Vintage T-Shirts ($15). Kymco Scooter ($TBD). "My Kymco Scooter is how I get around the IZOD IndyCar Paddock/Garages, and to and from appearances."
You might think those white Apple earbuds are making a statement, but if so, it's a squeal of conformity compared to the roar of rebellion exuded by these V-Moda Crossfade LP Headphones ($250). These bass-tastic cans feature a heavy-duty steel frame, 50mm Dual-Diaphragm High-Definition Drivers, two detachable Kevlar-reinforced fabric cables — including one with an Apple-friendly three-button remote and mic — a flexible memory headband, and a unique, stylish design. Available in white pearl, gunmetal black, or the chrome-covered phantom chrome, otherwise known as "the ear mirrors."
Yes, we could go on about its shiny plastic body, the feel of the trigger, or its shots per second, but none of that matters. What matter is the Marshmallow Mforcer ($40) is a pump-action semi-automatic pistol that shoots mini marshmallows, storing up to 15 at a time for full-on co-worker assaults. Don't eat the ammo, tubby.
Before he hops in his National Guard/Amp/Sponsor of the Week Chevy to hopefully run 600 miles around the track at Charlotte on Sunday, Dale Jr. will be signing autographs, doing interviews, and generally milling about in his Spy Dirty Mo Sunglasses ($100). Built to Junior's specifications, these signature shades are a tobacco-colored bronze, with Toric ARC lenses, tapered stems, and silver accents. Remember: it's not where you finish, it's how you look doing it. [Thanks, James]
Globe trot in style with the Coach Transatlantic Carry-On ($650). Made from premium glove-tanned leather that will gain patina and character with age, this well heeled bag features two inner pockets and one outer pocket, fabric lining on the interior, a zip-tip closure, sturdy leather double handles, an adjustable, removable shoulder strap, and polished nickel-finished hardware. Warning for iPad/iPhone users: Coach's whole damn site is in Flash, so if you're on one of Apple's iDevices, don't even bother clicking through.
It would be pretty tough to own the clay like Rafael Nadal, but at least now you can tell time the same way. The Richard Mille RM 027 Nadal Watch ($525,000) is the swingin' Spaniard's new signature timepiece. It features a movement made from titanium and LITAL alloy, a high lithium content alloy containing aluminium, copper, magnesium and zirconium — which you can also find in the Airbus A380 — a free-sprung balance to stay reliable despite shocks, a carbon composite case, a hand-drawn upper face, a 48-hour power reserve, and an ultra-light polycarbonate strap. Limited to 50 pieces, perhaps it would be easier to just win a few French Opens. [Thanks, Brandon]
Whether you're high in the mountains or just chillin' by the lake, The North Face Docking Station ($430) makes for a fine base camp. The 97 sq. ft. main component offers room for six, with roll up walls, a perimeter floor and color-coding for easy setup, durable steel stakes, and an included duffel-style storage sack. Should your group grow larger as your stay continues, simply add on an available two- or four-person dock to turn your modest camp into a rockin' retreat.
No, that's not a euphemism for your expanding, bacon-filled waistline, nor a pork-fueled early morning blowout on the porcelain. Instead, the Bacon Explosion ($30) is something much worse — yet so much better at the same time. Simply put, it's a bacon-stuffed, bacon-wrapped Italian sausage, covered in Kansas City-style barbecue sauce and rub, and cooked to perfection before being shipped straight to your door. If that sounds like too little work for you, full instructions are available online, that call for no less than four pounds of pig. Enjoy. [Thanks, Jason]
Is the $30 portable grill you got in college not cutting it for you anymore? Step up your tailgating with the Lodge Sportsman's Grill ($105). Made from rugged, even-heating cast iron, this hibachi-style meat burner features a pre-seasoned cast iron cooking grate, a draft door for controlling the heat from those happily-glowing charcoals, and a built in carrying handle. As an added bonus, you'll get to work off a few of those beers you're downing by just moving the 30 pound beast around.
Protect your iPad from extinction with the DODOcase ($50). Handmade in San Francisco, the DODO features a precision carved tray to securely hold your iPad while allowing for access to ports and controls, and a Moleskine-style design made from faux leather using traditional book binding techniques that protects your screen when closed, folds back to double as a stand, and uses an elastic strap to keep things closed when you're on the move. If Hemingway, Picasso, or van Gogh were alive today, they'd totally be sporting one. [via]
Want a pocket knife that stands out from the wood- or stag-handled blades of your father, yet has a more traditional look that modern multi-tools? This CXXVI Scrimshaw Knife ($95) should do nicely. Hand etched in a small workshop in Maine, this seascape scrimshaw is laid into the bone with black india ink and sealed with a double dose of wax to protect the design and handle. Way nicer than the so-called scrimshaw junk being peddled at the beachside trinket store this summer.
Is Fido's plain-jane outdoor home bringing down the value of your palatial abode? Upgrade them to one of these Dog Mansions (€1,900-€2,950; roughly $2,325-$3,600). Available in the antebellum-style Alabama, contemporary-approved Cubix, Ikea-like Lönneberga, and the fanciful Fairytale, these high-end hound homes are made to order from premium materials like varnished wood and break-proof window glass, engraved with a serial number and delivered with a customized certificate. As if the damn furry things didn't cost enough already.
Whether you like 'em long, normal, or show-off-your-quadriceps short, there's a pair of Gap Original Shorts ($37) to suit your summer style. These unassuming shorts come in 11-inch, 9-inch, and 7-inch inseams, with the available colors — including chino, khaki, navy, and a dark grey — varying by which length you choose. Consistent throughout the lineup are 100% high-quality cotton construction, side seam pockets, rear button-through welt pockets, zip flies with button closures, reasonable pricing, and simple, classic style that looks as good with a tee as it does with a rolled-up button down.