Post by: Run Amok on May 21, 2020, 10:25:21 PM
I bought a 6 quart Dutch oven a year or so ago to gather bread in. But I find myself using it all the time. It's just the right size for a lot of things.
Post by: picote on May 22, 2020, 12:36:41 AM
I’ve been debating getting some of the reusable silicon bags that eco Ellen (I think?) mentioned.
Post by: rocketgirl on May 22, 2020, 12:32:59 PM
I bought some grill mats a while back and have not tried them yet. At least they were cheap.
Post by: Natasha on May 27, 2020, 03:03:00 PM
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Post by: merigayle on May 27, 2020, 06:28:11 PM
I would like to get a stick blender. Any suggestions? Can it replace a regular blender?I use my stick blender for soups and small batch items that are too small for my Vitamix. Mine also has a whisk attachment i have used many times, and it makes whipped (Dalgona) coffee in a snap.
Post by: Ice Cream on May 28, 2020, 09:09:32 AM
I would like to get a stick blender. Any suggestions? Can it replace a regular blender?
I have cuisinart. Use it all the time. Blenders are a pain to clean, so I never used mine. You can take the bottom part of this one off and put it in the dishwasher.
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-79-Smart-Blender-Stainless/dp/B00AN9UJ68
Post by: Magic Microbe on May 28, 2020, 09:51:08 AM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on May 28, 2020, 10:34:53 AM
We got some new goldtouch nonstick cookie sheets (2 full, one half) and they have been excellent. I hope they hold up.
Post by: Natasha on May 28, 2020, 04:30:56 PM
I use my stick blender for soups and small batch items that are too small for my Vitamix. Mine also has a whisk attachment i have used many times, and it makes whipped (Dalgona) coffee in a snap.What brand is it?
Post by: Natasha on May 28, 2020, 04:36:42 PM
I have cuisinart. Use it all the time. Blenders are a pain to clean, so I never used mine. You can take the bottom part of this one off and put it in the dishwasher.Thanks, that looks good.
https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-79-Smart-Blender-Stainless/dp/B00AN9UJ68
Post by: diablita on May 28, 2020, 04:53:51 PM
Have this and love it
Post by: merigayle on May 28, 2020, 05:54:36 PM
Post by: The Turtle Whisperer on May 30, 2020, 07:00:11 PM
Air fryer. I use it at least weekly.
Which one did you get? I'm considering the Ninja Foodi. They say it's huge, but it would replace an Instant Pot and a slow cooker for me...
Post by: diablita on May 30, 2020, 07:54:37 PM
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Post by: Run Amok on May 31, 2020, 01:30:52 AM
My MIL has this decorative peeler corer thing from pampered chef, for example. But it reall sucks as a peeler. Sometimes basic is good!
Post by: Ice Cream on May 31, 2020, 09:05:35 AM
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Have this and love it
I had this one, but it broke. I prefer the cuisinart for the detachable bottom that goes into the DW.
Post by: ihop on June 01, 2020, 04:05:40 PM
Air fryer! I had no idea how much I would use it.
Post by: picote on June 01, 2020, 05:31:47 PM
Post by: redkitty on June 02, 2020, 11:55:17 AM
I bought two wilton cookie sheets recently. I really like them, but I don't use them for anything special, I needed to replace some of my aging gross sheets.
I am thinking about buying a stand mixer. Do you all get a lot of use out of that or not? I am iffy on it. again, gone my entire adult life without one. But tried to make pizza dough the other day (yes, I have made it without a beater before) and used my hand mixer. Not a good idea. But if I really wanted to, I have a bread machine that I could use to make pizza dough. I also tend to just use my hand mixer for cookies and frosting (my hand mixer has a very good motor.)
Post by: merigayle on June 02, 2020, 12:27:18 PM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on June 02, 2020, 12:48:28 PM
Post by: merigayle on June 02, 2020, 12:53:28 PM
Stand mixers are awesome, I love mine. I would just say that not to get one unless you have the space on your counter for it, because it's too much of a drag to hoist it in and out of a cupboard or drawer every time you want to use it.Mine lives on a bottom shelf and it is a PITA to move but I do.
Post by: Run Amok on June 02, 2020, 06:09:02 PM
Post by: RioG on June 02, 2020, 08:12:45 PM
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on June 02, 2020, 08:54:32 PM
I just got a La Creuset kettle and French press with my visa points. They are SO pretty.Oooh what colors?
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Post by: RioG on June 02, 2020, 09:00:05 PM
Oooh what colors?That pale seafoam greenish. SO 60's, but so pretty.
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Post by: merigayle on June 02, 2020, 09:13:34 PM
Post by: BonitaApplebum on June 02, 2020, 09:41:21 PM
Post by: Run Amok on June 03, 2020, 12:44:09 AM
Post by: picote on June 03, 2020, 01:24:10 AM
Post by: The Turtle Whisperer on June 03, 2020, 10:10:57 AM
That pale seafoam greenish. SO 60's, but so pretty.
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damn, that's hot.
I'm considering that ninja air fryer combo. So many of the reviews are from people who loved their instapots and used them for the same things I do, and they say this does all of it as well, plus the airfryer. I could rehome my instapot and slow cooker, but apparently it's a freakin beast and I'm not going to save much space... but otoh, I buy an air fyer and now I have three appliances.
Post by: diablita on June 03, 2020, 05:43:56 PM
With the French Press is there somewhere you can see how much water you've put in? I usually eyeball mine vs. measuring water.
Post by: picote on June 03, 2020, 11:06:27 PM
Post by: RioG on June 04, 2020, 05:32:55 AM
That's stunning Rio. And it's nice to see you back.I have no idea how to use a french press :D my sole purpose in getting it was for when the power goes out in the winter, so I always have a way to make coffee (can boil water in my matching visa points la creuset kettle on the woodstove).beat:
With the French Press is there somewhere you can see how much water you've put in? I usually eyeball mine vs. measuring water.
And picote, Dh did the backsplash. It is nice. But it is the lipstick on the pig that is our ancient kitchen with painted cupboards from the 70's. :D
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Post by: diablita on June 04, 2020, 04:30:10 PM
Someone mentioned upthread the heft of a stand mixer. I traded in my Kitchenaid for a Cuisineart a few years ago and find it to be less bulky and easier to carry. I keep mine on a high shelf put away and it’s not an issue. My little galley kitchen wouldn’t have room for it otherwise.
Post by: merigayle on June 05, 2020, 10:58:25 AM