Meal Prep Is A Breeze With This Kitchen Gadget

When it comes to cooking, I love to have things that help me make the job easier and faster. I may have mentioned that to all of you before. Well, it's still true and I think the older I get, the more so I enjoy ease in cooking prep and clean-up.

Lewonde has a tool that is fantastic at helping make cooking a breeze, while making clean-up easy too. I love this kitchen gadget that does more than one thing and is super easy to store and use.

The Vegetable Chopper, or to be more precises the Vegetable Chopper Dicer Food Cutter Mandoline Slicer Cheese Grater Citrus Juicer (phew), is a fantastic way to help you prepare meals and not have to use a zillion other products to do so. Seriously, this thing does it all and in a small space.

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It comes in one easy to store container that also helps you see what you are cutting and contains it from going all over the counter or flying out of a bowl. It has 8 inserts that help slice, cut and shred food for everything from salad to main dishes. It also has a nifty little extra gadget that helps you clean it up. I had another version of this from a different company, and it does not do as much nor is it easy to store and take care of. I am always loosing a blade or piece and then have to play hide-and-seek to find the missing part.

With this Vegetable Chopper, everything is conveniently stored in the bottom of the container and in special slots to hold the pieces. It is easy to get them out and easy to put back in. When you are all done it all packs up neatly and everything is in one place. No more playing hide-and-seek to find the missing bits. I love that.

Each insert is nice and sharp and cuts food quickly and evenly. It has a guard to hold vegetables so your fingers are protected. And the largest slicer comes with a special guard that covers the blade to protect your fingers as you take it in and out to use. That is a wonderful thing to have, especially after I have sliced my finger on my old one more times than I care to admit.

When you live in a small house or apartment, this is the kind of thing you want around. But I think living in a big house you would want it too. Anything that makes meal prep so much more pleasant and easy is something I am all for in my house no matter the size.

You can find the Lewonde Vegetable Chopper HERE!

A Fantastic Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadget

I love having freshly steamed vegetables. For one reason I know exactly how long they are cooked and to the texture my family enjoys the most. For another, they are just so much better for you than canned or frozen veggies

But all vegetable steamers are not the same. Bamboo ones are nice, but they take up so much room and let's be honest, they don't really get completely clean because of the bits and pieces that can get stuck in them. Eeewww! The metal steamers, well some are just cheap, cheap metal and fall apart or bend and get wonky after only a few uses!

Sunsella has made a fantastic Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer that I have really been enjoying! The fact that it is stainless steel and not any other cheaper and flimsier metal is wonderful! It won't rust. I've had a few do that over the years. It felt sturdy the first time I took it out of the box! I knew it would hold up for some time.

Like all metal steamers, it opens and closes easily and takes up very little space in a drawer of cupboard. I have taken to keeping mine in the sauce pot I use it the most in. If I don't need it, it just sits where the pot usually does, but I know where it is and it is not jammed in a drawer somewhere!

It fits almost all pots. I have even used it in my big 6 qt pot and have had great results. We used it to steam large wedges of cabbage and it was fantastic!! It filled enough of the pot to keep the pieces from falling through and it was so easy to get the cabbage wedges out by picking up the steamer.

I've said it before and I will most likely say it again, having quality kitchen gadgets and utensils is important. Buy quality once and use for a long time instead of buying cheap and replacing it over and over and over.... This is a steamer I can highly recommend to you!

You can purchase your own Sunsella Vegetable Steamer HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

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A Torch Lighter To Keep In Your Emergency Kits

As someone who believes in being prepared for things, one item our family always has with them is a lighter. it's a must in our book. But, sometimes lighters are not all that reliable. They struggle to light sometimes and in some weather conditions, forget it!

That's why this TechnoTriple Torch Slant Jet Flame Windproof Lighter is a better kind of lighter to have than one you might pick up at the big box store.

The torch lighter is super nice and super easy to use. The lighter comes in 3 different colors and it is random as to which one you will get. It is easy to fill with butane (not included in the sale of the lighter) and the butane lasts quite a while. It's not like you are going to keep this lit for very long each time you use it. The port for filling it is on the bottom and if you have ever used a can of butane, it won't be a problem for you. If not, each can of butane comes with clear instructions on how to use it!

I like the size of the torch lighter. It fits easily in your hand,and can be operated with just one hand using your thumb to click the trigger. The angle of the flame is great for keeping your hand safe from the flame, and yet close enough to help you get the fire where you need it. The trigger operates smoothly and even with an arthritic hand, I can use this with no problems. One click, and the flame is on!

The torch end has a nice cover to protect the openings from getting any kind of debris in it as you travel with it or store it. The cap has a nice chain on it attached to the body of the torch so you don't lose it. That's a really good thing!

On the bottom of the torch, where you fill it with fuel, is the adjustment for the flame. There is a small handle that folds up and down to help you easily change the level.

This is a really good torch lighter and I recommend it to you! By the way, you can even use this in your kitchen for cooking. Great for browning specialty foods!

You can purchase the TechnoTriple Torch Slant Jet Flame Windproof Lighter HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Quality And performance All In One Great Kitchen Tool

When was the last time you really thought about your spatula turner? Or have you ever really thought about it?

Well as a fanatic about kitchen tools and gadgets, I've thought about them probably more than I should, although not as much as the people who make them. I want something that is going to last a long time, work with all my pots and pans, work with all kinds of foods, and be easy to take care of.

I think I found one! No wait, I have!

Home Dejour has a really, really nice Spatula Turner that I have been quite impressed with. The handle and the turner part of it are made from silicone, and not just your average silicone. This spatula can handle things that are hot up to 600°! And if you forget that, it's printed on it. I wish everything silicone had the temperature limit printed on it. I don't always remember. Plus the silicone makes the grip on the handle comfortable to hols and not slippery.

The inside of the handle and going into the turner part is stainless steel. It is super sturdy and can handle pretty much anything you throw at it. The whole turner is hand washable or you can toss it into the dishwasher. The silicone is stain resistant and really nice and flexible. I love how you can push down on it in a pan and it gives well without worrying that it might break.

The turner is a good size too. It is a little longer than most and it will hold a sandwich really easily, as well as other larger sized foods like pancakes. For the most part, the length of the spatula is good. If I had to find one thing I didn't like about it, it would be that I would want the handle to be just a little longer.

This is not a cheap spatula, but you get what you pay for! I have always believed in getting good quality things so you don't have to buy them again for a long time! This is one of those things!

You can purchase the Home Dejour Spatula Turner HERE!

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I Love My Kitchen Gadgets From 1Easylife!

Over the years I have tried to get the best kitchen tools I could get. Having good tools to work with makes the job of meal prep a lot easier and more enjoyable.

1Easylife has several things that I am really enjoying. Each one of them is extremely well made and fits perfectly into my style of cooking.

The first thing is the Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons. The set of 6 measuring spoons come with a D-ring to hold them all together and to hang them up with. The set includes the 1 tbsp, 1 tsp, 3/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1/4 tsp, and 1/8 tsp. I absolutely love having the 3/4 tsp and 1/8 tsp. Both of them save me time when I have to cut back recipes to cook for just myself and my husband.

The design of the spoons is great. The handle is nice and long, so it reaches well into spice and condiment bottles. There is a small indentation on the handle to help you hold it better. Also, the spoons themselves are long and narrow making it much easier to get into even small spice bottles. That means no pouring and making a mess trying to get the spoon filled.

The fact that they are stainless steel is great too. They are easy to take care of and will last a long time!

Another of the items I like a lot helps feed my coffee addiction. It's the Stainless Steel Coffee Scoops. The set comes with a 1 tbsp and a 2 tbsp scoop. They are made from heavy stainless steel and are super easy to clean and use. The design of the scoops is perfect for get into a bag of coffee and being able to get a good scoop of coffee easily.

I love having the two sizes since I am the only one who drinks coffee in the house. There are times I only want one cup and I use the pour over brewing method to make a good cup of coffee. The 1 tbsp scoop comes in very handy for that. Other times I like to use my French Press and make several cups of coffee for myself and a friend or two, so the 2 tbsp scoop is great for then.

Also the 2 tbsp scoop has comes in handy for some measuring for baking. Lots of recipes call for 2 tbsp of things and now I have a great scoop to help with that!

The third thing I have really enjoyed using lately is the 2-Piece Organic Bamboo Cutting Boards. The large board measures 18 in x 12 in x 3/4 in. The smaller board measures 11 in x 9 in x 3/5 in. Each of the boards are really pretty to look at. The wood is beautiful and the more you use them and wash them off, the prettier the wood looks.

Each board has a groove cut in it all the way around on all 4 sides about 1/2 in from the edge. Those grooves are great for catching juice as you cut things and to help keep things from rolling off. I love how sturdy the boards are too. I know they are going to hold up for a long time. Also, knowing they are made from organic bamboo is a big plus for me. Bamboo is a fast growing plant, so easily renewed.

One thing I have enjoyed using on the large bamboo cutting board is the Metal BBQ Meat Claws. We love pulled meat sandwiches and these meat claws are amazing to help get the shredding of the meat done fast.

I've tried plastic meat claws before and they don't even come close to these. These meat claws are made with stainless steel and are mounted into wooden handles. These are substantial meat claws. From the moment I opened the box they arrived in, I was impressed!

Each meat claw has 6 tines that have tapered ends. They also have slightly sharpened edges so it makes getting meat shredded quick and easy. With the heft and weight of the stainless steel, the job of shredding meat got shortened a lot.

The handles are easy to grasp and hold on to for a while. Since they are wood, they don't get slippery and slimy with the grease from the meat, making it easier to hang on to and not have your hands slip around using them. They are fantastic meat claws and I seriously recommend them to you!

1Easylife has an abundance of products that make life in the kitchen a lot easier and more enjoyable. Make sure you check out these products. I love them and highly recommend them all to you!

You can purchase the Stainless Steel measuring Spoons HERE!

You can purchase the Stainless Steel Coffee Scoops HERE!

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You can purchase the Metal Barbecue Meat Claws HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

New Gooseberry Patch Cookbook Features A Recipe By Me!

I know, this is a shameless self-promotion, but it is so darn nifty!! I was excited to have a recipe added to the newest Gooseberry Patch Cookbook, Christmas Comfort Classics!! How cool is this. This is the 4th recipe I have had published in a book. Hmmm, maybe someday I should listen to my husband and do my own cookbook. LOL!

I absolutely love their cookbooks. They are so easy to use, have a wide variety of recipes and are tried and tested to make sure they are good! Can't beat that. Plus they are priced really well. My recipe is in this one on page 158.

If you want to see what the recipe looks like being made and done, check out this post HERE!

Anyway, check it out and find a copy for yourself or a gift HERE!

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Looking For A Nice Mandoline At A Good Price?

I think pretty much everyone I know would say finding tools that help make the job of cooking go faster and easier is a very good thing. That's how I feel! Well Brieftons has one tool that can help with that. They have a nice Mandoline Slicer that can cut down on the time you have to be slicing and cutting and it is easy to store.

The Mandoline comes with four inserts to help you cut things and grate.  There is the slicer, large (coarse) grater, small (fine) grater, and julienne insert. Each one is super easy to put in the mandoline and take out again.

The mandoline itself fits on top of a container that you can use to collect everything you cut or you can use the mandoline over a bowl using the notches on the back of it to hold it securely on the bowl (this is my favorite way to use it), or at an angle on the counter. At an angle on the counter does not work too well for me. It tends to want to slip around too much.

The mandoline has a nifty knob on it that can regulate the thickness of what you cut, 1mm, 3mm, or 5mm. It has the three settings, but you can turn it to really more than the three they say are there. It depends on your preference how thick things should be. I like it for cutting paper thin potatoes to make homemade potato chips. It is the easiest I have tried to do that with.

The food holder is nice. It has 4 long spikes and lot of short little knobs to hold the food for you while you slice. The handle on the holder moves up and down to help hold each kind of food easier and more securely.

I like the container it comes with. It is so easy to just cut everything by leaving the mandoline on top of it. Less mess to clean up. The container holds up to 50 oz. It also doubles to store all the cutting blades and holder while you store it in the cupboard too. I like that a lot. No digging around to find pieces or parts. They are all contained in one thing.

The Mandoline comes with a bonus vegetable peeler. It's a nice one, although it is not super sturdy. The handle is made of thin plastic and I am a little concerned it will not hold out too long. The blades on the peeler are nice and sharp though and it peels well.

This is a nice set and would make a good starter for any new cook or someone just setting up house. I can't say it is great, since I have one that is much nicer and made of more durable plastic than this one. but is a good start for someone.

You can purchase your own Brieftons Mandoline Slicer HERE!

This reviewer has been compensated with receiving the product free in order to bring you an honest review. All opinions are those of the reviewer.