Abstract: A novelty cushion is disclosed including a plurality of grooves on a first side, a plurality of grooves on a second side, the second side opposite the first side, and wherein the at least two grooves of the plurality of grooves on the first side are substantially perpendicular to one another and wherein at least two grooves of the plurality of grooves on the second side are substantially perpendicular to one another.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus having a casing adapted for being positioned adjacent to a cook top mixing area, a motor in the casing; a power supply in the casing and coupled to the motor for driving the motor; a mixing unit supported by and extending from the casing and coupled to and driven by the motor, wherein the mixing unit is detachably and selectively insertable in part into the casing for being driven by the motor; and a base provided with or without a securing member for releasably securing the casing to a substrate.