The best kitchen gadgets and other stuff ...
Sep 15, 2017, 9:57 am
#91
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Sep 16, 2017, 3:15 pm
#93
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My list of favourite tools used on a regular basis:
Waiter's style corkscrew with a double hinge - much easier than with a single hinge.
Oxo Good Grips citrus zester - the fat handle is comfortable and the multiple circular blades take off zest without the pith.
Chef'n Fresh Force squeeze style citrus juicers - easier on the wrists, no juice on my hands that sting on dry skin.
Honing steel rod for my good knives - I use this 90% of the time since it doesn't remove steel from my knives and save the ceramic sharpening discs to use when needed.
Cuisinart ice cream maker - their insulated bucket holds freezing temperatures well for a home use model and automatic settings come in handy.
Ceramic blade vegetable peeler - super sharp blade with little resistance when peeling. I store it in its original container in my drawer so the blade doesn't chip.
Lagostina pressure cooker
Baratza Virtuoso burr grinder - with conical burrs for my coffee beans. Reliable and low maintenance. I've had mine for 8 years without problems. After all, coffee is the the most important meal of the day!
Waiter's style corkscrew with a double hinge - much easier than with a single hinge.
Oxo Good Grips citrus zester - the fat handle is comfortable and the multiple circular blades take off zest without the pith.
Chef'n Fresh Force squeeze style citrus juicers - easier on the wrists, no juice on my hands that sting on dry skin.
Honing steel rod for my good knives - I use this 90% of the time since it doesn't remove steel from my knives and save the ceramic sharpening discs to use when needed.
Cuisinart ice cream maker - their insulated bucket holds freezing temperatures well for a home use model and automatic settings come in handy.
Ceramic blade vegetable peeler - super sharp blade with little resistance when peeling. I store it in its original container in my drawer so the blade doesn't chip.
Lagostina pressure cooker
Baratza Virtuoso burr grinder - with conical burrs for my coffee beans. Reliable and low maintenance. I've had mine for 8 years without problems. After all, coffee is the the most important meal of the day!
Sep 24, 2017, 6:52 pm
#95
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Breville BMF600XL Milk Cafe Milk Frother
We got that two months ago, refurbished @ ~$80 USD, and have gotten into the habit of a steamed milk nightcap each evening. It's very nice and convenient. When we tried to heat milk before we always ended up with some residue on the bottom of the pot. No more. Cleanup is quick and easy.
We got that two months ago, refurbished @ ~$80 USD, and have gotten into the habit of a steamed milk nightcap each evening. It's very nice and convenient. When we tried to heat milk before we always ended up with some residue on the bottom of the pot. No more. Cleanup is quick and easy.
Nov 10, 2017, 12:29 pm
#99
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Mine is very simple: A 4 inch diameter frying pan I got at the supermarket for $6. Makes a perfectly round over easy egg and a perfect fried egg for DIY egg mcmuffins. Use it a minimum of six times a week.
We have something similar. Downside is he's very good at turning the food into poop 
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Nov 14, 2017, 10:04 pm
#101
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Yes, It's a perfect gadget for grilling.It helps make grilling easier to clean up and prevents the food of sticking to the grill.
I have ordered it from here and I really satisfied.
I have ordered it from here and I really satisfied.
Nov 15, 2017, 1:22 am
#102
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I don't see how it could be. Seems like if you eliminate the direct flame to meat contact and dripping fat flares/smoke, you might as well cook in the oven. I would like to know also.
Nov 20, 2017, 4:51 pm
#104
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I love this thread and am always happy to see that it's been bumped.
We broke down and bought a Vitamix a couple months ago, and love it. Our Kitchenaid blender was awesome and served us well for years, but we've both been on smoothie kicks lately, and making up to four a day was beginning to take its toll. The Vitamix does rock.
We broke down and bought a Vitamix a couple months ago, and love it. Our Kitchenaid blender was awesome and served us well for years, but we've both been on smoothie kicks lately, and making up to four a day was beginning to take its toll. The Vitamix does rock.
Nov 27, 2017, 1:28 pm
#105
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Unfortunately they are. I see too many (actually, almost all of what I've seen) at thrift shops where the enamel has been melted off the bottom. I did find a small fry pan in near-perfect shape for C$6 though (to add to my collection in storage).
While we inherited a Braun hand blender from my late mother-in-law, we also found one at the free store section of a municipal dump.
For those interested in what quality kitchen items and wine consuming items one can find at a thrift store...
While we inherited a Braun hand blender from my late mother-in-law, we also found one at the free store section of a municipal dump.
For those interested in what quality kitchen items and wine consuming items one can find at a thrift store...
Sadly, I don't have much luck in thrift stores but do pop in once in a while.