CHOOSE YOUR GADGETS WISELY

When looking for a kitchen gadget, look for the tools that will significantly help you cook and prepare your meals quicker versus giving you more work than is really needed.  Also look for the gadgets that you know will be put into good use on a frequent basis versus once in a full moon or worse, be a centerpiece art deco for your kitchen drawer.  Before deciding to make a purchase, think about how you plan to use the gadget and make an honest assessment of how often you plan on using it.  I have given away numerous kitchen gadgets as gifts, since they make the perfect gift for anyone, but again, think about the usage of the gadget before buying for yourself or for othes.

COULD YOU LIVE WITHOUT IT?

Of course we could live without any gadget in our lives, but technology brings efficiency and ease with the many tasks we do, and cooking is one of them.  This might be a stricter way of selecting kitchen gadgets, but could definitely help with your budgeting.  Think about the true benefit it will bring to your kitchen and to your cooking before making a purchase.

PRICE

We all love a good deal or bargain, but when we replace bargain prices over quality, we usually get what we pay for.  Essential cooking gadgets and tools such as the kitchen knife, pots and pans are very important and I prefer to buy the highest quality.  The price point is higher but over time they last longer and does the job much better.  For example, a cheap knife that looks like it could do a decent job could not only be harder to us but could also be dangerous due to slippage and low quality of cutting capabilities.  I eat rice on a daily basis and the price for rice cookers can start anywhere at $25 to hundreds, but because I eat it as a staple, I opt to purchase the higher quality, thus higher priced gadget.  If you are looking at a novelty kitchen gadget item, pricing is usually an attractive selling point, and if you buy now you also get another cheap gadget to fill up space.  Focus on quality and skip out on the freebie, because most of the time, they are junk and you will use it once with frustration.

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This cool gadget allows you to make and enjoy espresso based drinks with a portable maker that doesn't come with all the levers, switches and power.  This cool gadget was also awarded the best new consumer product in 2010 by the Specialty Coffee Association of America!  Wow, I never new there was such an association, but hey, they recognized this gadget as a winner.

Now the best part about his thing is that it allows you to create great tasting drinks on the go!  Now to me, as well as you coffee snobs, that is whats important.  Also I want to know if it is easy to make and isn't a pain in the you know what.  So instead of typing away, let me go high tech on you and show you by a youtube video.  Watch and be amazed... but taste it and be satisfied!

To learn more: mypressi TWIST Handheld Espresso Maker

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Makes a perfect gag gift or to spice up your dull kitchen with something unique to look at.  Spin it and select your knives with fun and style.   As you spin your knives, don't worry about them flying out, because they are held in with magnets.

Don't attempt to throw you knives in but if you are looking for a unique knife set, take a look at Throwzini!

To view more pictures and information: Barbuzzo Throwzini 6-Piece Knife Set with Block

The board comes in 4 colors for specific food types

RED:   Is for raw meat

Blue:  Seafood

Green:  Vegetables

White:  Cooked foods

Each board has illustrations on the tabs to serve as a reminder as to which type of food should be used for the cutting board.  The boards are made from polypropylene and is dishwasher safe.  The concept is to prevent the cross contamination of different foods that you chop up as you prepare your meals.  The design is also very cool and really caught my eye and I am sure it will catch some eyes sitting on your kitchen counter.

The only challenge I noticed with the cutting boards is that they are quite small but then again, not everyone uses larger sized cutting boards.  Also, the feel of the boards seem as though they would suffer from some cuts from good knives, so if you are into the visually pleasing versus true regular use cutting board, then this hip and cool looking chopping gadget is for you.

To view more photos of the product and read more reviews visit:   Joseph Joseph Index Color Coded Chopping Boards, Set of 4

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Photo of Ann with the green chopping block.  We found this at Costco!

Below is a link for such an item, but I have never used it yet.  The concept is really cool but be aware of the pot size dimensions before plopping this gadget or buying it.

I am sure many of us had wished one time or another to have something that will automatically stir for us while we tend to our other dishes.

If anyone has used this, please do leave a comment for the rest of us to know if it is worth buying and using.  I will buy one probably for a review on the "Kitchen Gear" eMagazine.

To learn more about the one pictured: Ardenté Gourmet Stirrer

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You have different options when it comes to eating the right portion.  You can count carbs and measure what you eat, or you can use the innovative approach from a company called slimware.  Slimware sells dinnerware with creative patterns on the plates to help guide you with portioning your proteins, starches and veggies. 

An easy guide to use versus counting calories or trusting our eyes to portion our meals.  The designs are attactive and only you will know what they are for.  If you are looking to lose some weight, exercise, eat right and have plates that helps you along the way.  To learn more about the plate pictured above: Slimware - Belladonna Portion Conscious Dinner Plates - Set of 4

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To operate this critter, you simply place the nut as displayed on the picture and push down on the tail and there you have it, ready to eat nuts.  I am not sure if people will just use this to eat or just to see it crack the nut.

I give this gadget a thumbs up for fun and a great decoration piece that begs to be used.

To learn more: RSVP Nutty Squirrel Nutcracker

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