A Fantastic Infuser Pitcher Fro Fruit Or Tea

Since I gave up drinking any kind of soda and other sugary drinks, I have looked for things to drink besides just water and coffee. Okay, and tea too. But to find things that don't have sugar or have sweeteners that aren't good for you is hard, especially ones I can afford. So many are crazy expensive and I can't justify that expense.

The one thing I have really enjoyed is making my own infused water. It's so refreshing and I can come up with basic flavors or make my own unique ones. That's why I was thrilled to try out this really neat Infuser Pitcher from MAMI WATA. I have tried a few others, but this one is really nice.

The pitcher holds 2 liters with the insert in it or 2.3 liters without. That means I can make a pitcher full and not have to make more in several hours like I have to with my infuser tumbler. I drink a lot of water and this saves me time. I also like the shape of the pitcher. Since it is straight on 2 sides and curved on the other two, it is easier to fit in the fridge than a round one. It saves space.

It comes with two inserts, one for fruit, veggies, and herbs (or any fun combination of them all) and it comes with an insert for tea. This makes the pitcher that much more enjoyable for me. I love a good glass of iced tea, and I can make it quickly with this infuser. The pitcher is made of thick, durable Tritan, an environmental-friendly material that is not acrylic or glass so will not shatter. It is BPA free and is heat and stain resistant so does not collect refrigerator odors and can be put in a dishwasher to clean. I love that! It can handle cold and hot water, so brewing tea or infusing fruit is a breeze.

The pitcher has a great silicone seal on it. Nothing leaks when it is attached correctly. The handle is easy to grip and easy to pour with. Near the top of the handle is a 'switch' that opens or closes the pitcher. It's very easy to operate and can be done with the hand holding the handle while holding a glass to pour in to.

You also get a bonus with the pitcher too. It comes with a nice silicone ice ball mold. The ice balls end up being a good size to fit in a good number of glass sizes. It's easy to fill the mold and freeze. We have enjoyed it a lot. I like to fill it with organic, sugar-free fruit juice and freeze, then drop the ice ball in some of the water I have infused in the pitcher.

You can even make fun fruit pops with the mold. Just fill with juice or flavored water, place a popsicle stick in the small opening in the top and freeze. Slip the top of the mold off over the sticks and enjoy. Easy and fun for a special treat!

I know I will be using this Infuser Pitcher a lot and the ice ball mold often too. This is one product I can highly recommend to you!

You can purchase the MAMI WATA Infuser Pitcher 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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Fruit and Vegetable Slicing made Easy and Fast

It's that time of year when we can enjoy fresh, local fruits and vegetables. I know we try to take advantage of that as much as possible. So when we got these slicers to try out, I was more than happy to.

HomeChef has this nice Fruit Slicing and Coring Set that really is handy to have around and really does work. You may have seen a version of this on tv, and I am here to tell you they really do work, and they work well.

Each of the tools are made from stainless steel and have plastic coated handles. They feel comfortable in your hand and are super easy to wash and take care of. You can wash them by hand or put them on the top rack of the dishwasher.

The watermelon slicer works quick and easy. To use it, you hold it so the ragged teeth are up while you slice.Push down near the rind of the melon and slowly cut, going with the curve of the melon. It may take a few tries to get it, but once you do, is goes faster. Turn the slicer around and use it like tongs to pick up the slices of watermelon. The stainless steel is flexible and can be used in your right or left hand.

The smaller slicers are so nice to have and help get the seeds out of smaller melons, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, and more. It's really handy to get out the center of a zucchini, stuff the zucchini and bake it for a yummy meal or side dish. I like the smaller slicer for scooping out the insides of a kiwi. It's fast and little mess with it. Both of the small slicers are flexible so they will adjust to the size of the fruit or vegetable you are working with, just flex the handle to adjust.

Then there is the melon baller. This is nice to make special desserts and side dishes. It just helps make fresh and affordable fruit season a lot more fun to enjoy! I love how all three of the smaller tools stack together for storage so they take up less room and don't get lost easily in a drawer.

This is a great set and would be handy for anyone to have in the kitchen!

You can purchase the HomeChef Fruit Slicing and Coring Set 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.