Scales, Blenders, Spiralizers Oh My! (appliances you love?)

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  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Yes your need a scale, measuring cups, and measuring spoons.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Anyone have a recommendation of a kitchen scale? I am overwhelmed by choices, lol.

    Yes, I looked up the Thermomix and gasp! I would be too afraid of not using it I think.

    Amazon has some nice ones. Here is the one I recently bought... (I replaced it for my old one which only weighed in ounces)

    http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Digital-Kitchen-Silver/dp/B001N07KUE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383170103&sr=8-1&keywords=kitchen+scales
  • tifferz_91
    tifferz_91 Posts: 282 Member
    ❤ Nutribullet

    ❤ NuWave cooktop

    ❤ NuWave oven

    ❤ FoodSaver v4865 vacuum sealer

    ❤ Crock-pot




    As you can tell, i'm THAT lazy in the kitchen lol. I hardly even use my stove or oven anymore.

    I live alone. So i have no problems with my kitchen appliances.

    Some are a bit pricey, but at least i'm saving a heck of alot money & not wasting food :laugh:
  • bbontheb
    bbontheb Posts: 718 Member
    I love my scale and my toaster oven.

    I need a better blender though. I bought a cheap one for smoothies/shakes and it just doesn't cut it, but I don't want to spend a lot... but surely there's something out there around $100 that makes good ones, can crush ice easily etc?

    I heard that the Ninja is good but not sure what the pricing is. To be honest I have a Oster blender and it totally works great for crushing ice! I think ours was about $70?
  • ellskiNZ
    ellskiNZ Posts: 32 Member
    I think a kitchen scale is a must if you're dieting, otherwise it's too hard to count calories accurately.
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    I had never heard of a spiralizer but I think I may have to get one. Zucchini pasta would be an alternative to spaghetti squash. What else can you make with it??
  • Bluizflame
    Bluizflame Posts: 151 Member
    I couldn't live without my crock pot! lol I cook soooooooo much in it. Makes my life easier working the night shift. Just throw whatever i feel like in there when i get home, and i have a nice hot meal to eat when i get up!
  • Keiras_Mom
    Keiras_Mom Posts: 844 Member
    I had never heard of a spiralizer but I think I may have to get one. Zucchini pasta would be an alternative to spaghetti squash. What else can you make with it??

    Depending on which one you get, you can spiralize any firm fruit or vegetable. I have the Gefu Spirelli, and the only drawback is that it works best with long, cylindrical fruits and veggies. I've only used it for carrots and zucchini so far, but I actually CRAVE zucchini noodles. I had them again last night. I prefer them to actual pasta, and 100 grams of zucchini is only 16 calories, compared to pasta which is MUCH higher, and for me at least, it's really just a vessel for the sauce. :wink:

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