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Not Running => Food => Topic started by: Magic Microbe on November 09, 2019, 04:30:20 PM
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I am trying to come up with stuff for my christmas list. Any kitchen gadgets you love?
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probably not a gadget, but my Zojirushi rice cooker is one of the things I treasure most in the kitchen.
I also have a thermos that I love. I make my tea at night, before going to bed, and it's still hot in the morning. Too lazy and impatient to make it in the morning.
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The ones we love and use the most...
Instant pot
Kitchen aid stand mixer
Vacuum sealer
Toaster oven
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The ones we love and use the most...
Instant pot
Kitchen aid stand mixer
Vacuum sealer
Toaster oven
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I thought my instant pot was going to duplicate the rice cooker, but that's not the case. I also still use my steamer and croc pot.
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I own a rice cooker.
I was thinking of asking for an air fryer.
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I own a rice cooker.
I was thinking of asking for an air fryer.
We got the toaster oven because it has an air fry setting. It's pretty good.
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I saw an ad for a Ninja pressure cooker that could also air fry. Looks intriguing!
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Air fryer!
I may get an air fryer toaster over for Xmas for myself.
Immersion blender is another well used one for soups etc.
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some of my most treasured kitchen gadgets:
tortilla press
pasta roller
ice cream maker
potato scrubbing gloves
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oh, and recently I upgraded to a better burr grinder for coffee and am very happy
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Oh, good call on the coffee grinder and immersion blender.
I'm adding potato gloves to my list.
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I want a zoodle thingy.
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Love my ninja blender.
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I want a zoodle thingy.
I have one and love it but it is a PITA to clean.
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My spice grinder. But you have to really like fresh spices to need a spice grinder. I really like fresh spices.
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I do not feel the need for a spice grinder but i love my microplaner.
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My spice grinder. But you have to really like fresh spices to need a spice grinder. I really like fresh spices.
I repurposed my cheapo coffee bean grinder as a spice grinder. Works great. Except for that one time I tried using it again to grind coffee. That was a mistake. Cumin and coriander are great on steak, not so good in your morning coffee.
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My spice grinder. But you have to really like fresh spices to need a spice grinder. I really like fresh spices.
My coffee grinder has separate bowls (or whatever they're called) so you can use one for spices. I'm not sure I ever have but they sound so good.
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I repurposed my cheapo coffee bean grinder as a spice grinder. Works great. Except for that one time I tried using it again to grind coffee. That was a mistake. Cumin and coriander are great on steak, not so good in your morning coffee.
I did the same, but my old coffee grinder didn't make the move cross country with me. I'm not sure what I did with it. So...new spice grinder.
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What air dryer do yall have?
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My favorite kitchen gadgets/utensils include:
Small (5x7") cutting boards
Microplane grater/zester
soda stream and glass bottles
Cuisinart juicer
restaurant supply store spatulas
Olivewood spoons/spatulas
lodge cast iron pans
Collapsable strainers
Motion sensing soap dispenser
Rubbermaid fruit and veggie fridge containers
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I don't have a lot of gadgets. I do have:
A Cuisinart countertop grill with interchangeable plates - there is a ridged panini/grill plate which is flat (like for a griddle) on the other side. The grill can be opened up flat to use like a griddle. It also has waffle plates, which I rarely use, but is easier to store the plates than a waffle iron. I use the grill for chicken, bacon, toast, reheating pizza (wrapped in parchment paper), and (with the waffle plates) waffles. It is not as good for meats as the George Foreman because it is not angled for drainage; however if it were angled, waffles would be right out. I love this thing though and use it frequently. (I do not have a toaster or toaster oven.
Herb scissors - I grow my own herbs and my hands hurt if I do a lot of cutting with traditional scissors. These have multiple parallel scissor blades, so I can get small cuts with less effort. I do wonder if I can also cut bacon with them (for when I make bacon cheesecake) of if that would dull the blades.
Not a gadget, but I have something like 4 or 5 sets of plastic mini-tongs from Big Lots and I love those things. They are great for non-stick cooking, getting things off the counter-top grill, party serving etc.
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My favorite kitchen gadgets/utensils include:
Small (5x7") cutting boards
Microplane grater/zester
soda stream and glass bottles
Cuisinart juicer
restaurant supply store spatulas
Olivewood spoons/spatulas
lodge cast iron pans
Collapsable strainers
Motion sensing soap dispenser
Rubbermaid fruit and veggie fridge containers
Some of these are great ideas!
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Oh, yeah, collapsible strainers are great! I even have a collapsible funnel.
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Also:
Good tongs with rubber on the handles so they don't get too hot and a lock mechanism so they stay closed in the drawer
Rectangular measuring spoons (they go in the spice jars better)
All-clad waffle maker
I'll think of more I'm sure.... :D
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My favorite kitchen gadgets/utensils include:
Small (5x7") cutting boards
Microplane grater/zester
soda stream and glass bottles
Cuisinart juicer
restaurant supply store spatulas
Olivewood spoons/spatulas
lodge cast iron pans
Collapsable strainers
Motion sensing soap dispenser
Rubbermaid fruit and veggie fridge containers
I'm loving this thread, getting good ideas! No idea you could get glass soda stream bottles.
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I'm loving this thread, getting good ideas! No idea you could get glass soda stream bottles.
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I think they do have glass sodastream bottles but they’re pretty expensive. I just buy the glass bottles with the rubber clamp stoppers and transfer the water into these for the fridge.
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I just realized I havent listed mine.
Garlic twister
Motion sensing trash can (we have 2...trash and recycling)
Nutribullet
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I just realized I havent listed mine.
Garlic twister
Motion sensing trash can (we have 2...trash and recycling)
Nutribullet
Do you still peel the garlic with the garlic twister?
Agree on the Nutribullet--we use ours for smoothies for the kids all the time. If we didn't make smoothies, we wouldn't use it much.
I'll add an immersion blender if you like making soup
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What air dryer do yall have?
I have the Ninja one and I love it. I went with that over the others because it is ceramic coated versus teflon and the reviews were better in regards to durability of the pan and rack.
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Things I use a few times a week
Instant Pot
Airfryer
Egg pan
Good silicone spatulas
Cast iron pan
Pizza stone
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I have the Ninja one and I love it. I went with that over the others because it is ceramic coated versus teflon and the reviews were better in regards to durability of the pan and rack.
I have it on my amazon list but I read a bunch of recent reviews that says it smells like burning rubber and they had to return it. Maybe just a bad batch?
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Do you still peel the garlic with the garlic twister?
Agree on the Nutribullet--we use ours for smoothies for the kids all the time. If we didn't make smoothies, we wouldn't use it much.
I'll add an immersion blender if you like making soup
Yes....you smash it with the bottom, pull off the peel and put it in.
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I have it on my amazon list but I read a bunch of recent reviews that says it smells like burning rubber and they had to return it. Maybe just a bad batch?
I never got the burning rubber smell from it. We use it at least once a week lately, great way to make eggplant parm or roasted veg, and no smell so far. I have had it for about six months I think.
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Things I use a few times a week
Instant Pot
Airfryer
Egg pan
Good silicone spatulas
Cast iron pan
Pizza stone
What is an egg pan?
A pizza stone is great! We use ours a lot.
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Vitamix blender
Kitchenaid immersion blender
Zojirushi coffee maker
Magnetic knife holder
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What is an egg pan?
A pizza stone is great! We use ours a lot.
[/quoteWhat is an egg pan?
A pizza stone is great! We use ours a lot.
Just a small nonstick pan that is the perfect size for eggs.
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I just realized I havent listed mine.
Garlic twister
Motion sensing trash can (we have 2...trash and recycling)
Nutribullet
:ok: I just got one to replace my ancient (and grody) kitchen trash can. I'm in love with it! When I walk by it, I still can't resist the urge to wave my hand over the sensor just to make the lids flip up.
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:ok: I just got one to replace my ancient (and grody) kitchen trash can. I'm in love with it! When I walk by it, I still can't resist the urge to wave my hand over the sensor just to make the lids flip up.
I want a motion sensing faucet—or a foot pedal one like we had in the lab! Our last house had a trash compacter that opened with your foot. I miss that every day!
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:ok: I just got one to replace my ancient (and grody) kitchen trash can. I'm in love with it! When I walk by it, I still can't resist the urge to wave my hand over the sensor just to make the lids flip up.
:rotfl:
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Love our motion sensor trash can!!!
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Avocado slicer
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Mr. OL got this for me either last Christmas or the one before. We eat a lot of avocados and I LOVE this thing!
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My spice grinder. But you have to really like fresh spices to need a spice grinder. I really like fresh spices.
Which one do you have? I prefer fresh spices too and mostly use a mortar and pestle or a microplaner.
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I want a motion sensing faucet—or a foot pedal one like we had in the lab! Our last house had a trash compacter that opened with your foot. I miss that every day!
Yes! If kitchens were designed more like labs, I'd love an air port, a range hood that extracted like a fume hood and a deionized water faucet! :heartbeat:
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Avocado slicer
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61zTNR7uksL._AC_SL1456_.jpg)
Mr. OL got this for me either last Christmas or the one before. We eat a lot of avocados and I LOVE this thing!
I have this and love it :heartbeat:
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I am not much of a gadget girl - mostly due to space reasons. The kitchen things I have that I love are:
Silicone pot holders/trivets
Salad spinner - seriously
KitchenAid mix master
Cast iron skillet - I don't worry about keeping it seasoned and use it mostly for searing stuff, esp tuna.
slow cooker
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Which one do you have? I prefer fresh spices too and mostly use a mortar and pestle or a microplaner.
This one:
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Thanks Amy! I think I will add that to my wishlist!
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My new favorite gadget is a pineapple corer. I picked one up an a shim and love how quick it is slicing up a pineapple.
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Avocado slicer
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61zTNR7uksL._AC_SL1456_.jpg)
Mr. OL got this for me either last Christmas or the one before. We eat a lot of avocados and I LOVE this thing!
I just got one for myself for Xmas! :D
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I just got one for myself for Xmas! :D
Yay! I bought a cheap one to take to Paris and the slicing tines only go halfway through the loop. It doesn’t work nearly as well.