Day 122 of 365 - Kitchen Gadgets
Today I ordered a new kitchen gadget through a big chain store. It's something I've had my eye on, but for me, was kind of expensive. It recently went on sale, and with an additional in-store coupon I could save 20% more, which made it a very good deal. It is one of those powerful small-scale blenders which can be used for multiple purposes. It was sold out in store but they offered to order it for me.
I already own a decent brand standard blender, but I rarely use it. This is in large part due to it being a nuisance to clean. I will be giving it away to one of my kids if they want it. The new one I am getting comes all apart and is easy to clean.
Because I live in an apartment with a small galley style kitchen, my storage space is limited. We actually have a decent amount of cupboard space, but counter space is not abundant. Thus, we can't have many small appliances out at once. The cupboard space I do have is already full, meaning that when I make a new purchase, something else must go.
Small kitchen appliances that have become invaluable to me in preparing healthy recipes from scratch includes a list of various items. The two at the top of the list would have to be my food processor and my hand held immersion blender. A food processor with a decent motor is a must for making things like nut butters. I make my own almond butter on a regular basis, which is simple and much more affordable than store bought. But I use the food processor for many other recipes which involve blending of high density ingredients at least a few times a week.
The immersion blender is frequently used for creating smoothly textured homemade soups. It is also handy for whipping up cooked potatoes or cauliflower. I've used it a little for doing small batch whipped cream too. I've had my immersion blender for years now, and am keeping my eye on ads for a good replacement deal in case it fails.
I keep an old coffee bean grinder for grinding flax seed and other small seeds. Perhaps my new gadget will be able to do that job too.
Other appliances I have kept but which are not frequently used are juicers. I have the kind you use for squeezing oranges, lemons or limes for juice. I also have a big juicer for making green juice but I have not done that for awhile. I'll probably get back into it in the warmer weather when that produce becomes cheaper.
Another appliance that appeals to me, but is both rather pricey as well as big on the counter space factor, is a toaster/convection oven. I think I could get a lot of use out of something like that, especially when I'm mostly cooking for two people. It might be worth sacrificing counter space for that, when the price is right.
The other main kitchen gadget that I use on almost a daily basis is a good chef's knife. I didn't know how helpful it could be until I owned one. Along with that, a good knife sharpener is a great asset. I used to really struggle with cutting up things like fresh squash but a good knife makes all the difference.
Modern appliances and good kitchen tools have made fresh food preparation so much easier. I am grateful to own a variety that work well for my purposes and make healthy food preparation a pleasure.
I already own a decent brand standard blender, but I rarely use it. This is in large part due to it being a nuisance to clean. I will be giving it away to one of my kids if they want it. The new one I am getting comes all apart and is easy to clean.
Because I live in an apartment with a small galley style kitchen, my storage space is limited. We actually have a decent amount of cupboard space, but counter space is not abundant. Thus, we can't have many small appliances out at once. The cupboard space I do have is already full, meaning that when I make a new purchase, something else must go.
Small kitchen appliances that have become invaluable to me in preparing healthy recipes from scratch includes a list of various items. The two at the top of the list would have to be my food processor and my hand held immersion blender. A food processor with a decent motor is a must for making things like nut butters. I make my own almond butter on a regular basis, which is simple and much more affordable than store bought. But I use the food processor for many other recipes which involve blending of high density ingredients at least a few times a week.
The immersion blender is frequently used for creating smoothly textured homemade soups. It is also handy for whipping up cooked potatoes or cauliflower. I've used it a little for doing small batch whipped cream too. I've had my immersion blender for years now, and am keeping my eye on ads for a good replacement deal in case it fails.
I keep an old coffee bean grinder for grinding flax seed and other small seeds. Perhaps my new gadget will be able to do that job too.
Other appliances I have kept but which are not frequently used are juicers. I have the kind you use for squeezing oranges, lemons or limes for juice. I also have a big juicer for making green juice but I have not done that for awhile. I'll probably get back into it in the warmer weather when that produce becomes cheaper.
Another appliance that appeals to me, but is both rather pricey as well as big on the counter space factor, is a toaster/convection oven. I think I could get a lot of use out of something like that, especially when I'm mostly cooking for two people. It might be worth sacrificing counter space for that, when the price is right.
The other main kitchen gadget that I use on almost a daily basis is a good chef's knife. I didn't know how helpful it could be until I owned one. Along with that, a good knife sharpener is a great asset. I used to really struggle with cutting up things like fresh squash but a good knife makes all the difference.
Modern appliances and good kitchen tools have made fresh food preparation so much easier. I am grateful to own a variety that work well for my purposes and make healthy food preparation a pleasure.
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