bzbear2 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Since start the Whole30 I have discovered a bunch of kitchen gadgets that I love but had been previously neglecting! Spiralizer (I have the super simple pencil sharpener type one) OXO julienne cutter (amazing for salads!) simple mandoline (also for salads, veggies) Soda Stream - bubbly water is so much more refreshing and I add a tiny splash of juice to make it more exciting flexible plastic cutting boards - I have been going through so many cutting boards, these are easy to wash, easy to transfer ingredients to pot, and i have a ton because they take up no space! Avent baby food storage containers - this is random but I have a ton of these from my kids and they're great for storing sauces, mayo etc - because they are small and have a screw top lid Does anyone else have any favorite gadgets?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted January 28, 2016 Moderators Share Posted January 28, 2016 Oooohhh, GREAT list! I would add: mason jars (great for making mayo in as well as storing any food) stick blender (because MAYO!) oven/freezer safe glass containers -- I make Well Fed Velvety Butternut Squash in these and store all kinds of food in them cheesecloth (for making ghee) crockpot (making bone broth, roasts, chili, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smucky Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 My food processor is getting way more use (mayo, cauli-rice, chopping chicken for chicken salad). My vitamix now gets used AT LEAST once a day for mixing/frothing coffee with coconut cream. I love my avocado keeper for keeping the other half of an avocado fresh and not brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogtox Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Does anyone use a pressure cooker? I got an electric one for Christmas and OMG I use it all the time. I made a giant beef roast in 90 minutes and it was the most wonderful thing. A really great gadget for working folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpunkyBug Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I simply LOVE my Instant Pot (pressure cooker). In addition to other items mentioned above, I have two nut milk bags that I use instead of cheesecloth -- one reserved for straining bone broth, and one reserved for ghee. I also have a bunch of Rubbermaid containers -- the "premier" ones that aren't supposed to stain (they microwave better than the cheaper ones, especially the covers). We use them for hot lunches, and I got five with red lids and five with blue lids so I can keep my lunches and my husband's separate (he eats more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzbear2 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 wow what great additions! Now I can think about what to reward myself with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xandra Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I use a regular stovetop pressure cooker and get a lot of use out of it. Given that I don't cook grains or legumes, I can't justify an upgrade to an Instant Pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I have a 70s-era Sunbeam egg cooker that cooked perfect, I mean PERFECT, hard-boiled eggs! I like to joke that it's probably got asbestos in it. But anyway, so ya, that is #1 ... immersion blender for mayo ... egg-slicer for adding eggs cooked with the aforementioned cooked to salads ... crock pot (obvi!!) ... does can opener count as a gadget? (I eat a lot of olives) ... Vegetti spiralizer ... AeroPress coffee press (this is probably #2 FAVORITE after the egg cooker) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuilterInVA Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Couldn't get along without my Instant Pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzbear2 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 I thought of a few more! my Oxo avocado tool (for cutting/pitting and slicing, that thing is GREAT) rubber garlic peeler (from the target $1 bin) - seriously awesome I just got a lemon/lime juicer with a little container below for saving juice. Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I have a 70s-era Sunbeam egg cooker that cooked perfect, I mean PERFECT, hard-boiled eggs! I like to joke that it's probably got asbestos in it. But anyway, so ya, that is #1 ... immersion blender for mayo ... egg-slicer for adding eggs cooked with the aforementioned cooked to salads ... crock pot (obvi!!) ... does can opener count as a gadget? (I eat a lot of olives) ... Vegetti spiralizer ... AeroPress coffee press (this is probably #2 FAVORITE after the egg cooker) ... Ok, I couldn't resist getting the gang together for a photo-op!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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