What appliances are on your counter?

earlnabby
earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
in Food and Nutrition
We all have those small appliances that stay on the counter all of the time, those that get put away and used on occasion, and those that we buy and they never again see the light of day. What are yours?

Mine:

On the counter 24/7:

Kitchenaid (the meat grinder attachment gets used occasionally and put away)
Toaster
Electric Kettle
Crock Pot (1/2 of my meals are made in it)
SodaStream
Keurig

Used, then put away:

Stick blender
Mini food processor

Not used in years:

Bread machine
Regular blender
Deep dish pizza maker
Electric griddle
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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    George Foreman
    Cuisinart blender
    Panini grill
    Microwave
    Toaster oven
    Coffee machine (to be replaced by a Keurig soon)

    What we put away

    Waffle maker
    Stick blender
    Hand mixer
  • SuthernKimby
    SuthernKimby Posts: 10 Member
    I don't have much counter space…Toaster, Coffee Maker, VitaMix Blender, and Microwave. Mine is a no frills kitchen, Oh, in the cabinet I have a hand blender. I like to keep it simple. :smile:
  • Lnature71
    Lnature71 Posts: 84 Member
    Digital weight scale
    Microwave
    Keuriq which I use sporadically

    I keep my crockpot in the cabinets but love it and use it often (when I cook)
  • Llamapants86
    Llamapants86 Posts: 1,221 Member
    On the counter :
    Toaster
    Little blender
    Coffee machine (12 cup)
    Coffee machine (single serving)
    Microwave
    Scale
    Kettle

    Used often but put away:
    None, if it gets put away I forget about it

    Dusty and forgotten
    Crockpot (it might come back in the fall)
    Electric skillet
    Waffle iron
    Sandwich press
  • zenalasca
    zenalasca Posts: 563 Member
    I share with others so it counts...kind of.. I only use the microwave though lol
    Edit: Oh yeah, I use the electronic kettle a lot too

    Air fryer
    Toaster
    Microwave oven
    Rice cooker
    Pressure cooker
    Baby milk machine
    Mixer

    Put away:

    Slow cooker
  • chixabomb
    chixabomb Posts: 15 Member
    I can't stand clutter, or my version of clutter anyways, so my countertop has our toaster (I'd put it away if my fiancee wouldn't notice, but even though he only uses it once a week he wouldn't understand why its away), our coffee machine, kettle and microwave. Our blender, mixer, baby bottle warmer, mini blender and crockpot all go away and come out only until all components are clean again and put away.
  • LoneWolfRunner
    LoneWolfRunner Posts: 1,160 Member
    I don't have much counter space…Toaster, Coffee Maker, VitaMix Blender, and Microwave. Mine is a no frills kitchen,

    Ditto.... love my VitaMix
  • Daiako
    Daiako Posts: 12,545 Member
    Ninja pulse
    toaster
    small slow cooker
    coffee maker
    2 Kitchen scales
    microwave


    I have a larger slow cooker and ice cream maker stored elsewhere.
  • richardositosanchez
    richardositosanchez Posts: 260 Member
    Coffe maker
    George Foreman grill
    rice cooker
  • 970Mikaela1
    970Mikaela1 Posts: 2,013 Member
    Toaster
    magic bullet
    digital scale.
    eta coffee pot
  • DataSeven
    DataSeven Posts: 245 Member
    Keurig, digital scale, microwave, electric kettle.
    Edit: Forgot the toaster!
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    I can't stand clutter either so the only things that are out

    coffee maker
    toaster oven

    Everything else is put away but still used fairly often. The only things not used or rarely used

    Deep fryer (actually gave it to my son to take to college)
    Regular toaster
    Sno cone machine

    ETA: I forgot my Bose speaker (not really an appliance) and my husbands stupid mini fan that he keeps on the breakfast bar near his spot. I hate that stupid fan!
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,839 Member
    Limiting the definition of appliances to those that use electricity:

    Out on the counter:
    Toaster
    Microwave
    Coffee Maker
    Digital food scale (a battery's electricity, right?)

    On open shelves in the kitchen:
    Full-sized food processor
    Tiny Black & Decker food processor
    Upright blender
    Immersion blender

    The Kitchen Aid mixer lives in the pantry. It has it's own "garage" with a pull out shelf and outlet. The pantry cupboards were built using a second-hand whole-wall entertainment center and the "garage" from the old, deep TV cabinet. Works like a charm.

    Other electric appliances in cupboards:
    Pasta roller and its motor.
    Two coffee grinders -- one for coffee, one for spices
    A small espresso/cappuccino maker
    A cheap waffle iron that's a beast to clean

    I think that about covers it -- now if you asked about gadgets .... oh, my. There are many but I still sorely lack a cherry/olive pitter.
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    In my kitchen I have a three burner gas cooktop and an electric refrigerator. That's it. everything is prepared by hand and cooked on a gas burner. It's a pretty good set up considering I live in what most refer to as "the third world".
  • srmchan
    srmchan Posts: 206 Member
    Good question...

    Stays out and often used:

    Sansaire sous vide machine << this thing is the bomb!
    Vitamix
    Toaster oven
    Thermapen digital thermometer
    Sunbeam Hot Shot Water Dispenser
    FoodSaver

    Stays out but less often used:

    Kitchen Aid mixer
    bamix immersion blender
    electric spice/coffee grinder

    Rarely used and put away:

    crock pot
    bread machine

    I used to keep a deep fryer out but threw it in the garbage when I started my fitness journey back in April.

    Sam
  • Missfit35
    Missfit35 Posts: 75
    Keurig
    Toaster
    Chefmate
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,962 Member
    Food processor
    Rice cooker (doubles as a slow cooker)
    Toaster
    Soda Stream
    Knife Sharpener
    Bread Machine
    Tea Kettle
    Microwave
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,962 Member
    I forgot the food scale.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Dehydrater with about 9 trays
    Rice cooker
    Kitchenaid stand mixer
    Large slow cooker
    Blender
    Immersion blender
    Electric griddle
    Coffee maker
    Bread machine

    Rarely used
    Popcorn popper
    Never used
    Wine bottle opener ( gift, but we don't drink wine)
    Waffle maker
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    None. I hate clutter. They are all in the appliance garage, or the appliance graveyard. (Yeah, I am looking at you, air pop corn maker.)
  • SusannaBanana5293
    SusannaBanana5293 Posts: 13 Member
    I cant stand clutter on my counters, but I also don't do a lot of fancy cooking.

    On the counter....
    Toaster
    Ninja blender

    Easily available, but living in cabinets....
    Slow cooker
    Wok
    Waffle maker
    And the rest of the Ninja pieces
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    Counter:
    KitchenAid mixer (with the ice cream attachment in the freezer and what I've been using most lately)
    Keurig
    Toaster
    Milk steamer

    In the cabinets (but use a lot still):
    Rice maker
    Slow cooker
    Juicer
    Cuisineart
  • trisH_7183
    trisH_7183 Posts: 1,486 Member
    On counter
    Ninja Blender
    Iced tea pitcher
    Food scale

    In cupboard
    Zoodles gadget

    Put away
    toaster
    Slo cooker
    Electric pressure cooker
    grill
    knife
    Kureig coffee maker
    Kitchen Aid processor

    Tossed or given away
    Outdoor Grill
    Rotissirie
    Breadmaker

    Returned to Store
    Soda Stream
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    On the counter

    Keurig
    scale
    Kettle
    Toaster
    Microwave
    Ice maker

    Put away

    Magic bullit
    Blender
    Coffee maker
    Cappuccino maker
    Food processor
    Stick blender
    Hand blender
    Indoor bbq grill
    Air popper
    Hot air cooker
    Slow cooker

    I think I have too many kitchen toys
  • janine2355
    janine2355 Posts: 628 Member
    toaster, KEURIG, microwave. I hide everythin else in the cabinets until I want to use them

    These are the "hiding appliances" George Foreman, Blender, Panini maker, Waffle maker, Crockpot, food scale

    I hate things on the counter. I hate clutter. I like neat tidy areas, hence the least amount on the counters as possible
  • Snapshotgirl
    Snapshotgirl Posts: 57 Member
    Use daily= blender, microwave, electric egg cooker
    Use often=slow cooker, grill pan
    Stopped Using=waffle maker, frying pan
    Want to obtain=food scale, pressure cooker
  • pita7317
    pita7317 Posts: 1,437 Member
    No clutter for me either.
    Coffee maker
    Butcher block knife set
    One silk plant
  • donnat238
    donnat238 Posts: 309 Member
    Vitamix
    Keurig
    Digital Scale
    Toaster oven
  • AglaeaC
    AglaeaC Posts: 1,974 Member
    Coffee maker, espresso machine, digital scale.

    Rest is tucked away, glimpse invitation only.
  • kdhamner
    kdhamner Posts: 309 Member
    On the counter:

    Ice Tea Maker
    2 Blenders (my husband's and mine - we like different ones to make our shakes)
    Toaster

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