A Problem Invention and a Favorite

‘Easy open,’the can says. Yeah right! What sadist invented these ring pull cans? I cannot believe I am the only person on the planet that has trouble with the supposedly easy open ring pull cans. In fact I know I’m not as I have seen others end up in the same situation, which makes me feel better. Each time I attempt a ring pull can, I either end up looking at the ruing pull in one hand and the can in the other entirely separate. Or a can I still can’t get open. If he is around I usually hand … Continue reading

Three Kitchen Gadgets I Can’t Cook Without – Part 1

Listed here are my top three kitchen gadgets I can’t cook without (well actually I can cook without them but I just don’t want to!). What are they? My top three kitchen gadgets are my salad spinner, my small plastic cutting board, and my small food processor. Food Gadget #1: Salad Spinner The OXO Salad Spinner that I use in my kitchen is such a big helper to me. I’ve only had this gadget for 2 years now, but I never want to be without it again. This salad spinner comes with a plastic salad bowl and top (to keep … Continue reading

A Cleaner Kitchen Is Up To…Who?

My kitchen never quite passes inspection except maybe after Thanksgiving dinner when everyone is too full of turkey and libation to waddle over and notice the clutter and the dirt. For some strange gravitational reason, guests often find their way to the kitchen and enter even if a sign tells them not to dare under pain of monsters unknown. Since we can’t keep them out, the question remains: How can we transform our kitchens into an experience that isn’t reminiscent of scenes from horror movies? Surely there must be something we can do! Consider the following options: 1. Clear the … Continue reading

5 Reasons Why You Need a Food Processor

1. Chopping onions. I love using onions when I cook, but I hate chopping them. I’ve got a great little food processor attachment for my blender and it makes chopping onions infinitely hassle free. 2. Breadcrumbs. Why buy breadcrumbs? Most everyone makes a point of having bread or crackers in their kitchen at any given time. With a food processor, just toast your bread and then chop it up into crumbs in the food processor. Crackers are even easier. In fact, my husband loves when I make meatloaf with Cheezits crumbs instead of plain breadcrumbs. Give it a try sometime! … Continue reading