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Since you only get to register once, do you fill up your kitchen with small electric appliances? As I'm sure is true of many of you, I have limited cabinet space. What are the most important gadgets for a foodie to own? Jon and I already have the toaster, food processor, KitchenAid stand mixer, blender, deep fryer, waffle maker and panini press (yes, it was a successful Christmas-and-engagement party), but I'm still considering adding to my list.
For example, Jon loves fresh juice and ice cream, which makes me think I think I need a juicer and ice cream maker. But is it better to consolidate pieces and register for juicer and ice cream-making attachments for my stand mixer? This brings into question the slow cooker, rice maker, coffee and espresso makers we already have. After four years together, we have yet to really need any of them. Though co-workers of mine swear by the slow cooker and I can absolutely see the positives. I suppose the size of them scares me -- along with Jon's face expressing, "we are going to have to start putting these in a closet because we're running out of room fast."
Again, I would love your advice, especially in terms of certain products like the KitchenAid attachments. Do you love them or hate them?
Thank you always,
Your Hungry Bride
| Blender | |
|---|---|
| Food Processor | |
| Stand Mixer | |
| Panini Press | |
| Slow Cooker | |
| Other (tell me in the comments section!) |
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4-17-2009 @11:26AM Scoobie-Doobi-Doo said... I agree with the stick blender with chopper attachment. If you need to chop something larger, break out a good Chef's Knife and get with it.
I'd also say don't buy a plain old toaster -- go for the toaster oven. It will last much longer, and isn't a "uni-tasker" as Alton calls them. You can make toast, baked potatoes, pies and cookies - whatever. And you'll never have to pry a bagel out with a butter knife.
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4-17-2009 @3:30PM cc82 said... Immersion (stick) blender hands down. Smoothies, soups sauces etc. etc.... Much easier to clean than regular blender or food processor.
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4-17-2009 @3:31PM dhc82 said... Immersion (stick) blender hands down. Smoothies, soups sauces etc. etc.... Much easier to clean than regular blender or food processor.
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4-18-2009 @12:11AM jerewhon said... I use an immersion blender by Emeril.
It is handy, versatile, simple to clean and comes with a handy bowl so you also have a great mini food processor to boot.
I have the 500 watt model which could power a small boat.
I use it all the time.
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4-17-2009 @10:36PM Benm said... Its a toss up between the toaster oven and the burr grinder.
Press pot takes it in the non-powered category.
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4-18-2009 @4:30AM BraH said... Jerewhon,
Watts aren't a proper unit of measure for anything outside of light bulbs. Volts, being the electric potential of the circuit, and Amps, being the actual current flow, are the important ones.
Useless fact : 1/10 of 1 amp for 1 second will stop your heart forever. 1 amp for 1/10 of a second will do the same. Most home circuits are rated for 30-45 amps. Circuit breakers can react fast enough to stop that current before you even know you're being shocked. Our 110V wall outlets are much more dangerous than the 220V outlets like you would use to power a washer/dryer, stove or water heater, because, at that low of voltage (less electricity can go through the line), it makes your muscles clench and hold rather than spasm like 220V, increasing the time you spend holding a bare wire, letting more amps go through you. 220V knocks you on your butt, tripping a breaker faster and minimizing contact.
Take my word for it, neither is pleasant.
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4-20-2009 @10:50AM Pamela Roza said... I love my Kitchenaid Stand Mixer. I swear by the food grinder attachment, which hasn't been mentioned so far. Grinding your own meat is much better than buying pre-ground. The taste is far superior and there is no concern about recalls or contamination from dirty equipment.
I use the mixer most often to make bread dough. I make a loaf every other day for my family of four. I know I probably wouldn't do so if I had to knead by hand. Homemade bread is about 70 cents a loaf, versus 3 dollars a loaf for comparable quality from the store.
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4-24-2009 @2:52PM Gale said... My microwave is my favorite appliance, by far!
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