Like many women out there I could go broke in a shoe store or buying new clothes or hand bags, but I LOVE KITCHEN STORES!!!!! If I don't have any money that I "could" spend then I should NOT not not go into a kitchen store ('cause you know I'll buy something anyway...)!
But I digress, this post is about the sweet kitchen gadgets that I have purchased - or someone who knows me - and that I love to cook - has gifted me.
(I do love presents! Feel free to send me one any time!)
#1 "The Garlic Zoom"
~a tiny little two wheeled gadget that has rotating blades on the inside so that when you place a clove (or cloves) of garlic into it, close the top and wheel it about the garlic minces with out your hands getting sticky.
#2 Onion Slicing Finger Guard
~while I do not actually own one of these I bought one for my Mum one year - as she said she wanted one - and I have attempted to use it. mayhaps it is simply because I don't "try to use it" often enough, but I have yet to find it any more helpful than simply cutting up an onion. ANY ONE OUT THERE USE ONE AND LOVE IT???
#3 Microplane's
~super sharp, super awesome graters / zesters etc... perfect for many tasks in the kitchen! (Can I just tell you that since moving into my apartment I've realized how much I used my parent's microplane and this makes me WANT one of my very own, like now!)
#4 A Salt Pig
~Now here is an item I do not own and REALLY want. I love using coarse salt in my cooking and without a salt pig on the counter - with said salt inside it - I have to go into my pantry every time ... ok, obviously this is not a big deal, but I love the ability to be in the midst of cooking something and there is the salt pig ... pinch of that and viola ... ok, now I'm just rambling. :) Anyone wanna buy me a salt pig?
~I will update this from time to time...as I use/remember gadgets that I have or want and acquire! :)
What kitchen gadgets don't I have that you LOVE!?!
My top three are, in no particular order of favoriteness:
ReplyDeleteA. egg slicer. I use is to slice hard boiled eggs, yes, but also for evenly slicing strawberries, kiwis, and other assorted fleshy things! Total time saver!
2. tortilla press. It presses homemade corn tortillas. I love homemade corn tortillas and eat them frequently. So, having a tortilla press makes this an easily achievable goal!
Z. mezzaluna blade and cupped board. A half-moon knife with a handle on the top and a concave board which matches perfectly. Awesome for making quick work of fresh herbs in a controlled manner!
PS. salt pig. I have it filled with kosher flake salt right next to the cooktop. Simply awesome (and attractive!)
I never remember to hit the reply button ... and I have no idea if it notifies the person who left the original comment ... ??? See my comment below. (and check out my veg pack comment too 'cause I certainly didn't hit reply there either...sigh...)
DeleteI say those are 3 fabulously fun kitchen gadgets.
ReplyDeleteEgg slicer - smartypants, using it for things other than eggs, good idear! :)
Next time I visit you must use the tortilla press so I might partake of its joy.
And I am thoroughly intrigued by the mezzaluna blade and cupped board! You'll have to let me (please) try that next time I'm around too so I can determine if I "should" have one too! Tee hee.
ps...Salt Pig is on my list of kitchen wants for sure!