Mayonnaise, cream cheese, and peanut butter can prove to be daunting while cooking. When an exact measurement is needed for a recipe, a standard measuring cup isn't very useful. Sure, you can scoop the desired ingredient into the cup, but then you need to use a spatula to scrape all of it out of the cup. It becomes a messy, timely activity.
Although Pampered Chef's Measure-All Cup is not a new item, it is a much needed kitchen tool that solves this problem. With its two-part design, the cook can adjust the cup to measure the exact amount. Once the
Polder All-In-One Timer/Thermometer
by TT April 18th, 2011 | Equipment Reviews
As someone who uses a variety of cooking methods, quite often I need to gauge the temperature of the item that I am preparing. Although there are some who can determine the doneness of meat by touch, that is a skill I have not acquired. Other items, such as candies, need to be cooked to a specific temperature, which is easier to determine with a thermometer. Thus, the Polder Original Cooking All-In-One Timer/Thermometer is a commonly used tool in my kitchen.
One of the features that I like about the thermometer is that the display has a magnetic back. Whether
One of the features that I like about the thermometer is that the display has a magnetic back. Whether
Microplane Gourmet Coarse Grater Revisited
by TT February 28th, 2011 | Equipment Reviews
Two months ago, I published a review of the Microplane Gourmet Coarse Grater. At that point I had mixed emotions about this kitchen tool. Yes, it did a fine job of grating, but I found it to be a nuisance when cleaning, as the handle collected water. Sadly, residual water in the handle was not the biggest problem I would have with this tool.
The other night we were enjoying a dinner of chili and cornbread and using the coarse grater to top our bowls of chili with cheddar cheese. Being a semi-firm cheese, it does require a little
The other night we were enjoying a dinner of chili and cornbread and using the coarse grater to top our bowls of chili with cheddar cheese. Being a semi-firm cheese, it does require a little
Magic Bullet Blender
by TT January 10th, 2011 | Equipment Reviews
Not quite a year ago I wrote about the amazing blender that I own. Nothing has changed in regards to my affection for this kitchen appliance. It still provides perfectly smooth frozen drinks and purées soups quite nicely. However, it isn't the only blender in my collection.
While the Oster blender is the choice for larger batches of foods in need of processing or anything containing ice, it is large and takes slightly more effort to clean. Therefore, my other blender is the compactly sized Magic Bullet. With cups that come in two sizes (12 and 18 ounces), it
While the Oster blender is the choice for larger batches of foods in need of processing or anything containing ice, it is large and takes slightly more effort to clean. Therefore, my other blender is the compactly sized Magic Bullet. With cups that come in two sizes (12 and 18 ounces), it
Microplane Gourmet Coarse Grater
by TT December 10th, 2010 | Equipment Reviews
Several years ago, I purchased my first Microplane Grater. I thoroughly enjoyed using the Professional Coarse Grater. With a sizable grating plane, it worked efficiently. I used this kitchen tool at least daily, if not multiple times each day. From grating cheese into a breakfast wrap to topping a lunch salad, this grater was the most used tool in our kitchen.
Besides being useful in grating our blocks of cheese, this tool had other benefits. The grater was lightweight, making it easy to use for all of our household. With only a single plane, it is quick to wash, as opposed
Besides being useful in grating our blocks of cheese, this tool had other benefits. The grater was lightweight, making it easy to use for all of our household. With only a single plane, it is quick to wash, as opposed