From spicy Buffalo wings to crispy french fries, everyone has their favorite deep-fried food, and nothing hits the spot quite like it. But, like most things that taste good, fried foods aren’t particularly good for you. Sure, baking, steaming, or boiling are all healthier methods of cooking—but they don’t give you that satisfying comfort food texture or taste.…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you might find yourself scrambling for a last-minute gift. Here are a few of our favorite gift ideas for mom this year: Facebook Portal Even before video chatting had become the de facto communication standard, the Facebook Portal was helping us do it without needing a computer or specialized software.…
Sometimes you have a sweet tooth craving you need to satisfy, but you don’t want to go to the time and effort to bake a full-size recipe. Enter the mug cake (or cookie, or cinnamon bun, or pretty much any other dessert of your choice). These delicious desserts in a mug take only five minutes to mix and…
In 1989, ‘Back to the Future II’ introduced us to the world of tomorrow. Although, “tomorrow” meant 2015 back then. Here we are five years later in the real world and actual hoverboards, flying cars, and self-drying jackets still aren’t commercially available. However, at this year’s CES, LG has introduced us to some new technology that takes us…
The newest addition to our ever-evolving showroom had its official opening last night, with a special event led by renowned local chef Paul Kahan. Chef Kahan, best known as the creative force behind Chicago restaurants Blackbird, avec, and The Publican, among others, stopped by Abt to lead guests through a multi-course cooking demonstration utilizing BlueStar kitchen appliances. Attendees…
Mother’s Day is just a few days away, and we know that there are plenty of you out there still struggling with the perfect gift for the amazing moms in your life. To help, we put together a list of last-minute gifts that most any mother is sure to love. Some are practical, some are stylish, and some…
Whether you already own a Samsung Family Hub refrigerator or you’re considering adding one to your kitchen, this informational event will help you learn to get the most out of its full capabilities. Our friends from Samsung will be on hand to demonstrate the versatility of the Family Hub and all of the benefits that its smart technology…
With the meteoric growth in both the home brewing and smart home industries, it’s not surprising to attend a consumer electronics trade show and see products that combine them both. The LG HomeBrew is a countertop appliance that aims to take the mess and trial out of brewing beer. Simply insert a series of ingredient capsules, add water,…
Nearly everyone loves coffee, or at least begrudgingly drinks it as a way to stay awake all day. If you’re still on the hunt for a gift for that hard-to-buy-for someone, consider one of these coffee-related gifts. We love the stuff as much as anyone else, so we’ve put together a collection of some of our favorite gifts…
Holiday cooking season is in full swing, and we’re always looking for ways to be better prepared and work more efficiently in the kitchen. Our quest took us to the Miele Experience Center at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, where we chatted with the pros from Miele about some of their latest products. They showed us some…
