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My 30 year collection of favorite kitchen gadgets
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items I love cooking for the holidays and have endured the “what’s for dinner” life as a mom and wife for 30 years. These are my everyday items that get me through meal after meal.
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Helpful gadgets
Baking
Cookware
Small appliances
My go to dinner making time saver machines! And the mopping vacuum gets all the crumbs and spills.
Best thing invented since the crock pot. I use this daily to cook chicken. Has all the settings for rice, steam and slow cook too!
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 Multicooker
Ice cream is my favorite treat and I love that I can use protein powder to make it healthier.
Ninja® CREAMi® XL Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker
The mother ship right here! This baby takes over sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping all at once. I had to get me one after using my neighbors. I hunted for the best rated one!
It’s perfect for the kitchen and bathrooms that need daily touch ups.
Tineco Floor ONE i6 Stretch Wet Dry Vacuum
I love the auto shut off option so I can put it on first thing in the morning and it stays warm until we eat it. 8 quarts is the perfect size for a big pork roast.
Crock-Pot 8-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
I pull this out whenever I’m on a health kick to make zoodles. I need to use it more often, it’s healthy and fun!
Brieftons 5-Blade Vegetable Spiralizer
I use this incredibly cute little rice cooker if I’m only making a cup or two. Perfect size for just me and my husband.
TOKIT Rice Cooker Small 3 Cup Uncooked
This size is perfect when I am cooking for the whole family. It has lasted for years and also has a steamer basket for veggies.
Zojirushi NHS-18 10-Cup Rice Cooker White
On my counter full time. The air fryer makes frozen food crispy without the oil. I love this one that can make double portions at the same time or 2 different types of food.
Ninja® Foodi® 6-in-1 8-qt. 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone™ Technology
This saves my arm every time. Easy to clean and looks so cute on the counter. I have a light blue color that adds a pop of color in my kitchen.
KitchenAid Stand Mixers
So many paninis have been made on this over the years. And to be able to grill indoors is amazing!
George Foreman® Family-Size Grill & Panini
I had the regular Belgium waffle shape but my kids loved going to grandmas house and getting the waffle sticks for breakfast! They are a game changer for kids and it keeps the toppings from running off.
Waffle Stick Maker
I love this blender more than my $350 blendtech. It has suction cups on the bottom so it doesn’t shift while blending. The lid is so easy to take on and off and wash. And it blends anything and everything.
nutribullet Full-Size Blender Combo 1200W
Pebble Ice makes me so happy. To get a unit installed in your kitchen is so expensive but this little countertop one is the perfect idea. I love mine and use it daily!
EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker 35lbs/24H Stainless
Helpful gadgets
Gadgets make me happy. And makes cooking more fun.
None of that Pam spray around here. This is the real deal.
TrendPlain 16oz Glass Olive Oil Sprayer 2-in-1
Saves me so much time! Great for onions and veggies. I love homemade salsa!
Mueller The Real Original Pro Chopper 2013
This is always a good judge if the meat is really done or not. I tend to overcook.
Alpha Grillers Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer
This cover saves the day, again and again! Otherwise I would be scrubbing the microwave daily. Stores inside with the magnet top and reminds the kids to use it.
Magnetic Microwave Cover
I can’t believe how much garlic this gets out. All that is left is the skin. Cleans easily in the dishwasher.
Zuki Garlic Press with Silicone Peeler and Brush
I love the teak vs the cheap wood or plastic. Feels so good to cook with these and so affordable for a whole set.
Zulay Kitchen 6-Piece Wooden Cooking Spoons
I used to use a dish towel under my clean dishes and now I use this aesthetic stone mat that soaks up the water. It rolls up out of the way when dishes are done.
Oxydrily Large Stone Kitchen Drying Mat
Doesn’t melt the ice cream but this can scoop through the hard packed stuff.
Heated Rechargeable Electric Ice Cream Scoop
I love how this pizza cutter is so heavy duty and large enough to get through the crust and toppings in one swipe. We use it for quesadillas as well.
4-Inch Pizza Wheel
I had a couple cheap ones break the handle right off. Not this one. The heavy duty version that gives a perfect squeeze.
Stainless Steel Lemon Squeezer - Extra Large
Baking
I love the smell of something cooking. Especially cookies.
These fit in all my spice jars and store so small since they all stick together.
Magnetic Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons Set
Easy to scoop, easy to clean, easy to store. I like that this set has a few extra sizes.
Magnetic Measuring Cups
I love the taste of fresh ground salt and pepper. I got 2 sets so I can put sea salt in one and Himalayan pink salt in another.
Best Salt & Pepper Mill Sets
It was so worth it! After years of dreaming of matching spices I took the plunge. It makes me so happy to open my spice drawer now. (1st pic is my actual spice drawer) I used the smaller labels because I like to see more of the glass jar. Do it, you ...
Churboro 48 Glass Spice Jars with Labels
I used these to secure all my spices in the drawer. No sliding. They are adjustable.
MIUKAA Clear Acrylic 4-Tier Spice Drawer Organizer
My sourdough era. This pot is a must to cook bread in and came with a sourdough tools kit
Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven for Sourdough
All sizes forming and pretty enough to serve in.
Glass Mixing Bowl 10-Piece Set
Cookware
These pots are non stick and cook evenly.
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel 11-Piece Cookware Set
Cast iron cooks steak and bread and fish like no other skillet.
Lodge Blacklock Triple Seasoned Cast Iron 5-Piece Cookware Set
Fits over 2 burners on my stove. Eggs, pancakes, stir fry and more! I use the griddle so often!
Williams Sonoma Signature Thermo-Clad™ Nonstick Double Burner Griddle
Crepes are my happy place. I don’t have to put anything on this pan to keep it non stick. Perfect crepes every time.
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