Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 QOTW: What are some of yur favorite & most used kitchen gadgets ? Tell us how you use them. Conversely, what are the worst kitchen gadgets you've had and why? Also, post any helpful hints... maybe a homemade gadget or other kitchen use you discovered for a common object. ~ pt ~ Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. ~ Anthony J. D'Angelo Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 There are some really stupid gadgets out there, that's for sure! The worst one I ever got was an herb mincer from Williams Sonoma, no less, so it cost a pretty penny. Didn't work at all. The leaves just got all mushed up in the thing and none came out in little pieces. Totally worthless. And yes, the leaves were dry when I put them in the thing. A cool old-fashioned gadget I have that many people might not even have heard of is a potato ricer. It looks like a gigantic garlic press, but is for potatoes. Makes really light mashed potatoes. And speaking of old-fashioned gadgets, I really want a food mill, not a fancy electric one, but the manual kind that attaches to a bowl. -Craige Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 used to have a potato ricer, very handy tool. been lookin' for a food mill too, here's a couple links I found. http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/search/searchresultsmain.jsp?fresh=1 & searchType=\ advanced & iMainCat=0 & iSubCat=0 & attribute14=0 & attribute15=0 & attribute16=0 & RS=1 & key\ word=food+mill http://www.homesteadhelpers.com/deluxefoodmill.htm Craige Moore <craige.moore wrote: There are some really stupid gadgets out there, that's for sure! The worst one I ever got was an herb mincer from Williams Sonoma, no less, so it cost a pretty penny. Didn't work at all. The leaves just got all mushed up in the thing and none came out in little pieces. Totally worthless. And yes, the leaves were dry when I put them in the thing. A cool old-fashioned gadget I have that many people might not even have heard of is a potato ricer. It looks like a gigantic garlic press, but is for potatoes. Makes really light mashed potatoes. And speaking of old-fashioned gadgets, I really want a food mill, not a fancy electric one, but the manual kind that attaches to a bowl. -Craige Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 ~ PT ~ <patchouli_troll wrote: QOTW: What are some of yur favorite & most used kitchen gadgets ? Tell us how you use them. Conversely, what are the worst kitchen gadgets you've had and why? Also, post any helpful hints... maybe a homemade gadget or other kitchen use you discovered for a common object. ~ pt ~ garlic peeler - its a silicon tube you put a clove or two in and roll on the counter. hand blender thingy for sure regular blender, useful and special 'cause it was a gift from a friend when I mentioned mine had just died. Brita water filtration pitcher - they say the tap waters ok but it doesn't taste good. wooden clothes pin - clamped on spoon handle to prevent spoon sliding into pot 3 liter soda pop bottle - just the right height to store spaghetti pasta 2 qt plastic pitchers from the dollar store ( usually $1 a piece, sometimes on sale 2 for $1) for storing beans, rice, sugar. they're clear (like tupperware) so I can see what's inside and contents stay fresh and bug free. 15 inch kitchen tongs - for reaching light stuff on top shelf peace, Angela who I am is fine, it's just this body that's disabled! " work your fingers to the bone, whatta ya get.... boney fingers, boney fingers " Source: Boney Fingers by the late great Hoyt Axton FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 Genius!! ;-) On 10/31/05, Angela <angelaamy2001 wrote: > > wooden clothes pin - clamped on spoon handle to prevent spoon sliding into > pot > Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 On 10/31/05, Angela wrote: > > > garlic peeler - its a silicon tube you put a clove or two in and roll on > the counter. I've heard that anything rubbery will work such as those rubber strips that help open up stubborn jar lids. hand blender thingy for sure > regular blender, useful and special 'cause it was a gift from a friend > when I mentioned mine had just died. > Brita water filtration pitcher - they say the tap waters ok but it doesn't > taste good. YES! Good one. I've had one for sometime. Filter costs are insane but worth it in the end. wooden clothes pin - clamped on spoon handle to prevent spoon sliding into > pot Great idea. 3 liter soda pop bottle - just the right height to store spaghetti pasta Do you use a funnel to pour it into the bottle? I have spaghetti sauce glass jars saved that I reuse as containers for soups, stews and well spaghetti sauces along with some tupper type ware. 2 qt plastic pitchers from the dollar store ( usually $1 a piece, sometimes > on sale 2 for $1) for storing beans, rice, sugar. they're clear (like > tupperware) so I can see what's inside and contents stay fresh and bug free. > 15 inch kitchen tongs - for reaching light stuff on top shelf Great ideas, Angela! S. peace, > Angela > > > > who I am is fine, it's just this body that's disabled! > > " work your fingers to the bone, whatta ya get.... > boney fingers, boney fingers " > Source: Boney Fingers by the late great Hoyt Axton > > Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 (3 liter soda pop bottle - just the right height to store spaghetti pasta) subprong <subprong wrote: Do you use a funnel to pour it into the bottle? no, just feed the noodles in slow, one bottle will hold about 3 lbs of dry noodles. who I am is fine, it's just this body that's disabled! " work your fingers to the bone, whatta ya get.... boney fingers, boney fingers " Source: Boney Fingers by the late great Hoyt Axton FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 My bad Angela - you said pasta and not sauce. Not sure why I read over it and assumed sauce. On 10/31/05, Angela wrote: > > (3 liter soda pop bottle - just the right height to store spaghetti > pasta) > > Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 hehe, I think we're all conditioned to think bottles are for liquids, it's automatic. another handy tool is plastic scratchy pads, flat square or the round fat ones, great for scrubbing potatos and carrots ( I keep one in the fridge just for that ) ooh and I forgot to include the mushroom brush dry sponges too, in the veggie bins they absorb excess water from the air so veggies stay fresh longer subprong <subprong wrote: My bad Angela - you said pasta and not sauce. Not sure why I read over it and assumed sauce. who I am is fine, it's just this body that's disabled! " work your fingers to the bone, whatta ya get.... boney fingers, boney fingers " Source: Boney Fingers by the late great Hoyt Axton FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 On 10/31/05, Angela wrote: > > hehe, I think we're all conditioned to think bottles are for liquids, > it's automatic. > another handy tool is plastic scratchy pads, flat square or the round fat > ones, great for scrubbing potatos and carrots ( I keep one in the fridge > just for that ) I actually have a potato scrubber. It's a yellow spikey looking thing with a brown handle. ooh and I forgot to include the mushroom brush Oooh I've seen those. Chefs always suggest to brush them and not to run the mushrooms under water. I just can't get myself to NOT run them under water. LOL. It just " seems " like the right thing to do. dry sponges too, in the veggie bins they absorb excess water from the air so > veggies stay fresh longer I'm going to do this trick. Great idea. We're all coming over to your kitchen and taking notes, Angela! Be prepared, we're hungry too! S. Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 I use a baby hair brush to brush my mushrooms.... and I'll admit.. I do run them under water! =) On Monday, October 31, 2005, at 03:35 PM, subprong wrote: > On 10/31/05, Angela wrote: > > > > > I actually have a potato scrubber. It's a yellow spikey looking thing > with a > brown handle. > > ooh and I forgot to include the mushroom brush Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 We're all coming over to your kitchen and taking notes, Angela Be prepared, we're hungrytoo! S. Wheeeeeeee, a party ! Come on down!!! :>) Angela :>) who I am is fine, it's just this body that's disabled! " work your fingers to the bone, whatta ya get.... boney fingers, boney fingers " Source: Boney Fingers by the late great Hoyt Axton FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2005 Report Posted October 31, 2005 > Oooh I've seen those. Chefs always suggest to brush them and not to > run the mushrooms under water. I just can't get myself to NOT run > them under water. LOL. It just " seems " like the right thing to do. Supposedly that's because mushrooms absorb water... however, I have a book called " WHat Einstein told his cook " that debunks that. So rinse away... Amy, just popping in for a second! Quote
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Posted November 3, 2005 i would have to say my braun immersion/hand blender (and all it's attachments) is my favorite kitchen tool. i don't know how i survived without it! for mother's day this year, i bought myself a thai granite mortar and pestle. i love it too. i make sauces and curries in it and grind whole spices. i've even made guacamole in it. it's big and heavy, but i also think it looks nice sitting on the counter, or kitchen island. i also love my cuisinart food processor. i use it to shred, slice, and mince stuff, grind nuts, make pizza dough, make quick frozen desserts, and to make pesto and hummus. i just wish i had more counter space so i could leave it out all the time. i think i would use it even more! oh, and i love my handheld lime juicer/squeezer. it's similar to a garlic press....you open it up and put half of a lime in the little cup, close it and squeeze. you end up with juice without seeds and the inverted (and empty) rind remains in the juicer. unfortunately, it's not big enough to use with lemons. kitchen gadgets i have/had and didn't care for too much: ..ice tea maker (a gift) ..electric steamer (another gift, it made excellent rice, but it took twice as long) ..garlic press....i hate cleaning it and i feel like i'm wasting part of the garlic when i use it. susie --- ~ PT ~ <patchouli_troll wrote: > QOTW: > What are some of yur favorite & most used kitchen > gadgets ? Tell us how you use them. > Conversely, what are the worst kitchen gadgets > you've > had and why? > Also, post any helpful hints... maybe a homemade > gadget > or other kitchen use you discovered for a common > object. FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase. Quote
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Posted November 3, 2005 They do make different sizes of the juicer/squeezer. I picked up my lemon one at Central Market, and they also had one for oranges. Misty , " artichoke72x " <artichoke72x> wrote: > > i would have to say my braun immersion/hand blender > (and all it's attachments) is my favorite kitchen > tool. i don't know how i survived without it! > > for mother's day this year, i bought myself a thai > granite mortar and pestle. i love it too. i make > sauces and curries in it and grind whole spices. i've > even made guacamole in it. it's big and heavy, but i > also think it looks nice sitting on the counter, or > kitchen island. > > i also love my cuisinart food processor. i use it to > shred, slice, and mince stuff, grind nuts, make pizza > dough, make quick frozen desserts, and to make pesto > and hummus. i just wish i had more counter space so i > could leave it out all the time. i think i would use > it even more! > > oh, and i love my handheld lime juicer/squeezer. it's > similar to a garlic press....you open it up and put > half of a lime in the little cup, close it and > squeeze. you end up with juice without seeds and the > inverted (and empty) rind remains in the juicer. > unfortunately, it's not big enough to use with lemons. > > kitchen gadgets i have/had and didn't care for too > much: > .ice tea maker (a gift) > .electric steamer (another gift, it made excellent > rice, but it took twice as long) > .garlic press....i hate cleaning it and i feel like > i'm wasting part of the garlic when i use it. > > susie > > > > --- ~ PT ~ <patchouli_troll> wrote: > > > QOTW: > > What are some of yur favorite & most used kitchen > > gadgets ? Tell us how you use them. > > Conversely, what are the worst kitchen gadgets > > you've > > had and why? > > Also, post any helpful hints... maybe a homemade > > gadget > > or other kitchen use you discovered for a common > > object. > > > > > > FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. > http://farechase. > Quote
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Posted November 3, 2005 susie - go to http://www.williams-sonoma.com and put " citrus presses " in thesearch box - they have one sized for limes, and one for lemons! I always wondered if those were any good... thanks for the tips! Quote
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Posted November 3, 2005 oh wow, amy...those are nice. perhaps i'll put them both on my xmas list. hee hee. the lime press i have i got for under $3 at wally world....it doesn't have the coating on it (those are much more expensive) and tends to tarnish (for a lack of a better word) and leave grayish smudges on my hands when i use it if i'm not care to wash it by hand and dry it well. thanks for the link, susie --- Amy <sandpiperhiker wrote: > susie - go to http://www.williams-sonoma.com and put > " citrus presses " > in thesearch box - they have one sized for limes, > and one for lemons! > I always wondered if those were any good... thanks > for the tips FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase. Quote
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Posted November 4, 2005 > oh wow, amy...those are nice. perhaps i'll put them > both on my xmas list. hee hee. the lime press i have > i got for under $3 at wally world....it doesn't have > the coating on it (those are much more expensive) and > tends to tarnish (for a lack of a better word) and > leave grayish smudges on my hands when i use it if i'm > not care to wash it by hand and dry it well. > thanks for the link, > susie Glad to help! :-) Hope Santa brings them to you! Quote
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