So similar to my issues with beauty products, I have a similar obsession with kitchen gadgets. If you have read my recipe posts, you will know this is incredibly ironic seeing that I don’t really cook. However, I do have an incredible knack for good gadgets (partly due to my BFF Meg who usually finds them first, then I have to immediately run out and purchase them). So here they are, the top 5 gadgets you never knew you couldn’t live without….
I love me a finely chopped salad, the more chopped, the better. This is the best tool for it! It comes with both the bowl (which doesn’t get all damaged from the chopper) and the chopper, which sort of resembles a double pizza cutter. Chopolicious!
Chopstir – $7.50
Another tool in the chopping family. This one is also a favorite! It chops ground beef or turkey beautifully in small little pieces! Works so much better than a spatula – don’t know how I lived without it!
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Sheet Cake/Pie Cutter – 19.95
I love those huge Costco sheet cakes – they are the best deal and soooo good, but they are a mess to cut and serve. I end up with different size pieces and frosting all over my hands (not always a bad thing since the calories don’t count if it is due to entertaining.) This tool, however, is wonderful! Makes the serving of the birthday cake to 20 screaming 8 year olds…. a piece of cake (hahahahahahaha.)
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So you may be asking, why would you ever need to peel corn on the cob? I asked the same question, then my oldest son got braces (you may say “it’s also good for making soup or other things – well I have never made those things so braces is why I needed it). Have you ever tried cutting it off with a knife? Well, I found two issues with that…. first, I would lose half of the corn, I either never got close enough to the cob and only got half the kernel or I would get too much cob cut off with the kernels. Second, corn is not the most stable thing to cut and I almost lost a finger…multiple times. This makes it quick and easy to pull it off the cob!! Love this tool!!
I swear they are putting the lids on tighter than ever! We have had this jar opener for years and years and it has been a life saver on many occasions! This thing works!!!!
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Hotel rooms are always super dry – when I used to travel a lot for work, this baby would have for sure come in handy!!
Would love to hear about some other kitchen gadgets – or any type of gadget for that matter – that I need! Let me know your favorites!!
Just went on a binge and bought all five! Thanks Princess Pinky Girl!
You will love them!!! LMK if you have any cool gadgets that I must have!
http://www.preparedpantry.com/deluxe-stainless-steel-avocado-slicer.aspx
Avocado slicer is a must! I use it to cut up mellon too!
Thanks for the recommend! Looks awesome!!! I for sure have to run out and get one tomorrow!!!
Using metal to cut your lettuce will brown it faster.
Don’t get a jar opener, just use a rubber band.
Rubber band??
yup. You put a rubber band around the lid, (where ur hands would grip the lid to open) and the lid opens right up! The rubber helps u grip the Los and it twists easily
get a chuch key as i know them buy and put the pointed end up under the edge of the lip of the jar lide and pull out slightly to release the air seal and the lid will twist right off.
I use my cleaning gloves to open jars! The rubber gives me some grip.
Cut a piece of that rubbery shelf liner the size of a pot holder. Just lay it over the lid and turn ! I have been using the same piece for over 10 years. I saw some at a craft show where they crocheted a little row of yarn around the edge of the same thing just to dress it up a bit.
GREAT ideas!! Thanks!!
I am a gadget freak…. Love your suggestions, I have not seen them before.
Maureen, SO glad you like them! If you come across any good gadgets, send them my way – I am a total gadget junkie!
Howdy! Enjoyed reading about those gadgets. I, too, am a gadget lady. If it makes life easier, I’ll buy it 🙂
My favorite is the Vidalia Chop Wizard. I use it to chop all kinds of fruits and vegetables. My son told me about it. He bought his first! Can’t live without it.
Hope – gonna have to give that one a try!!!
Thanks for this idea! I have a roll of that stuff now. I will try it..can’t wait to open something lol!