Legit kitchen appliances & accessories

[tx 3 putt 78469]

2 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

If you don't have a good instant read thermometer, Thermapen Mk4 Open Box Sale.

$27 on Amazon 
 

 

Lavatools PT12 Javelin Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen, Food Cooking, Grill, BBQ, Smoker, Candy, Home Brewing, Coffee, and Oil Deep Frying https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_1781JT7K2QZK9ZFYJHZ9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
 

 

Edited January 18, 2022 by tx 3 putt

[Gil Bang 26175]

On 1/11/2022 at 12:28 PM, LW Goatman said:

I found an old school hand crank can opener in a drawer and tossed that electric thing. 

The electric one gets left out on the counter, has a plug, gets dirty, and takes up space. Its also ugly and offers no efficiencies. If it looked like R2D2, that would be cool, but it doesn't. 

Old school hand crank is the way to go. 

 

On 1/11/2022 at 12:36 PM, Celery Man said:

There are a lot of things i disagree with my wife on when it comes to the kitchen. When we moved into the new house and redid the kitchen, she held the line on "nothing lives on the counter" (except for the coffeemaker, the toaster, and the kitchenaid) and was 1000% correct. I've never seen a need to improve on the OG can opener design.

 

Also I guess I should eat more salets but I didn't know the pre made ones were so complicated.

Electric can openers got popular in the 50's, when people ate a ton of canned food.  Except for the occasional can of tomatoes (with pull tab), I almost never used canned anything.   When I was a kid, my mom used several cans of something for each dinner.  

Now frozen food is another story.  That's used in my home

 

[Sam Lin 3590]

8 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

$27 on Amazon 
 

 

Lavatools PT12 Javelin Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen, Food Cooking, Grill, BBQ, Smoker, Candy, Home Brewing, Coffee, and Oil Deep Frying https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_1781JT7K2QZK9ZFYJHZ9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Champ was the first one to rec the Lavatools on here. Having used both, they're really pretty much identical, I grab them interchangeably. On a budget, the Lavatools are a fantastic choice.

[tx 3 putt 78469]

18 minutes ago, Sam Lin said:

Champ was the first one to rec the Lavatools on here. Having used both, they're really pretty much identical, I grab them interchangeably. On a budget, the Lavatools are a fantastic choice.

 

it's never failed me and love that it's on my fridge 

[CooterBrown 18272]

$27 on Amazon 
 
 
Lavatools PT12 Javelin Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen, Food Cooking, Grill, BBQ, Smoker, Candy, Home Brewing, Coffee, and Oil Deep Frying https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_1781JT7K2QZK9ZFYJHZ9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
 
 

I’ve had this one for at least 5 years. It works perfectly.

[Gene Parmesan 4062]

Honestly I had a cheap one before I bought a Thermapen and it never really failed me.  I guess it would have eventually crapped out, but I had it a little over a year with no issues other than a few more seconds in the meat.  I bought the Thermapen because everybody on the internet's says it's a must have, and I got it on sale, so I don't have any regrets, but I don't consider it a must have.  I'd definitely recommend something other than a cheap one but it's not going to be some cooking revelation.

[dcbc 14641]

22 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said:

Honestly I had a cheap one before I bought a Thermapen and it never really failed me.  I guess it would have eventually crapped out, but I had it a little over a year with no issues other than a few more seconds in the meat.  I bought the Thermapen because everybody on the internet's says it's a must have, and I got it on sale, so I don't have any regrets, but I don't consider it a must have.  I'd definitely recommend something other than a cheap one but it's not going to be some cooking revelation.

I've got a Thermopro.  It's cheap, accurate (so far), and quick enough.  I've had it for about a year.

https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-Thermometer-Grilling-Waterproof-Ambidextrous/dp/B07XXSYLL8/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3A68IV67FO8H8&keywords=instant%2Bread%2Bthermometer&qid=1642608116&sprefix=instant%2Bread%2Bthermomete%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-10&th=1

 

Doubtless, there are better ones out there.  But I'm not conducting lab experiments.

Edited January 19, 2022 by dcbc

[Gene Parmesan 4062]

Just now, dcbc said:

I've got a Thermopro.  It's cheap, accurate (so far), and quick enough.

https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-Thermometer-Grilling-Waterproof-Ambidextrous/dp/B07XXSYLL8/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3A68IV67FO8H8&keywords=instant%2Bread%2Bthermometer&qid=1642608116&sprefix=instant%2Bread%2Bthermomete%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-10&th=1

 

Doubtless, there are better ones out there.  But I'm not conducting lab experiments.

That's the one I had.  No regrets with the Thermapen because I've wasted more money on a lot of dumber things that didn't even work, but the faster speed and tighter degree tolerances hardly come into play with my BBQ. 

[NoName 17106]

On 1/16/2022 at 10:16 AM, Celery Man said:

 

triggers my ocd always, but I’m never storing spices differently again

got an amazon link for this?

edit: saw the link, nm

Edited January 19, 2022 by NoName

[Ten Bears 2499]

 

I was team Manual Can Opener until I got one of these little electric ones.    

[gsoda3 3358]

i had one of those for a few years and then it broke.  pretty good gadgets, you could click the button and walk away and do something else and 10 seconds later you come back the can is ready for use.  

[tx 3 putt 78469]

1 hour ago, dcbc said:

I've got a Thermopro.  It's cheap, accurate (so far), and quick enough.  I've had it for about a year.

https://www.amazon.com/ThermoPro-Thermometer-Grilling-Waterproof-Ambidextrous/dp/B07XXSYLL8/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3A68IV67FO8H8&keywords=instant%2Bread%2Bthermometer&qid=1642608116&sprefix=instant%2Bread%2Bthermomete%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-10&th=1

 

Doubtless, there are better ones out there.  But I'm not conducting lab experiments.

sir, anything posted on the here must be throughly researched !!!

[dcbc 14641]

55 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

sir, anything posted on the here must be throughly researched !!!

True, but I meant if the cheapo one I have is one degree off, it doesn't matter because I'm not using it in lab experiments.

[pops 7121]

5 hours ago, Ten Bears said:

 

I was team Manual Can Opener until I got one of these little electric ones.    

I'm glad your wife convinced you it is a can opener.  

[Mack Tripper 703]

We have this... Oxo smooth edge opener. It's hilarious to watch anyone who doesn't know how to use it try and open a can. 

Do people come to your house and start trying to open your canned goods? If so, it’s rude, and you should stop inviting them over.

[Chopper 17429]

Anyone admit to having the taco toaster?

 

[Dewey 3325]

Hahaha,  fuck off

[tigol 2467]

2 hours ago, Chopper said:

Anyone admit to having the taco toaster?

 

Where were you when we needed a salad Chopper, Chopper?

[CooterBrown 18272]

Anyone admit to having the taco toaster?

 

[Chopper 17429]

To be clear, I don't own one. Wouldn't buy one. Nominated for the dumbest kitchen invention ever.

[South Austin 53153]

7 hours ago, Chopper said:

To be clear, I don't own one. Wouldn't buy one. Nominated for the dumbest kitchen invention ever.

He’s backtracking!

[deadshank 24654]

14 hours ago, Chopper said:

Anyone admit to having the taco toaster?

 

If my wife sees that I will put a window in your head. 

[Chopper 17429]

I had forgotten about this contraption until the tortilla toaster controversy arose. My wife does have this iron grate that fits over the cooktop eye. Useful for a quick tortilla heat or to char some peppers.

https://santafeschoolofcooking.com/Detailed/42.html

 

[Updawg 2378]

Nobody has a cornballer?

[Jerry Callo 8952]

4 hours ago, Chopper said:

I had forgotten about this contraption until the tortilla toaster controversy arose. My wife does have this iron grate that fits over the cooktop eye. Useful for a quick tortilla heat or to char some peppers.

https://santafeschoolofcooking.com/Detailed/42.html

 

Looks cool, but don't the juices drip down onto the stovetop.

[Chopper 17429]

6 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

Looks cool, but don't the juices drip down onto the stovetop.

For peppers and tortillas, no. Haven't used for tomatoes and may never do so, but that would be my concern too.

[Celery Man 21076]

I mentioned using the carafe to measure/pour water for coffee being no good in the coffee maker thread -

this and having a dedicated little 1/4 cup (=4tbsp) scoop in my coffee jar are 10 of the best spent dollars in my kitchen

[52-80 19379]

We like the OXO compost bin for catching food scraps. Its the same we see on Kenjis videos. 

Theres absolutely nothing special about it, but it has a lip on the lid so you can operate it with one hand. 

When I redo the kitchen im considering building a cutout on the countertop for compost, with some way to close it off for the smell

[52-80 19379]

serrated bread knife.  the most underrated knife in the kitchen.  can use to carve up big roasts.  can use for delicate jobs like tomatoes - the serrations catch and cut the skin, letting you slice through the thing.  because of the design, it rarely gets dull.

 

 

[DDD Dad 14571]

Wife ordered these this week on amazon.  Actually looks pretty clever.  

[52-80 19379]

does your wife fight crime in a team led by a bald dude in a wheelchair?

[Zepol87 9308]

Need a new blender, help me out. Gf was making some balsamic dressing and somehow broke the plastic bottom and shit is everywhere. This is my venting space for now 

[The Other White Meat 39]

Finally bought a set of silicon baking mats a few weeks ago and now I'm wondering what I've been doing with my life for the last 40 years. Might be the best cooking item I've ever bought.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083DQ823V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

[Revolution512 1512]

How are your cookies?

[After irth 1245]

24 minutes ago, Zepol87 said:

Need a new blender, help me out. Gf was making some balsamic dressing and somehow broke the plastic bottom and shit is everywhere. This is my venting space for now 

After years of using the plain Oster type, I ordered this 2 years ago. 

It fuckin’ rocks!

Blenders for kitchen, 1450W Professional Countertop Blender with 68 oz Tritan Pitcher and 8 Adjustable Speeds, Smoothie Blender Maker for Shakes, Crushing Ice and Frozen Fruits https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09C24R5TY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MP3WR76J087VVSPYXQ7D

[Chewbacca 7827]

Need a new blender, help me out. Gf was making some balsamic dressing and somehow broke the plastic bottom and shit is everywhere. This is my venting space for now 

Vitamix. The last blender you'll ever buy.

[Texzilla58 4778]

You get what you pay for. Cheap blenders will die quickly. I have a vitamix and it’s like having an Evinrude on the counter. You can grind wheat into flour with it. It can make soup and ice cream too.

I also have a Ninja as well and it’s only a slight point below the Vitamix. It’s great.

I got one of these and it’s incredible. It’s indispensable in the kitchen. Blendjet 2. Portable, rechargeable. Don’t buy a knockoff on Amazon. But is not available on Amazon. I use it for coffee drinks, smoothies, nut grinding, sauces, cocktails. Easy to clean.

https://blendjet.com/products/blendjet-2?wickedsource=google&gclid=Cj0KCQiAip-PBhDVARIsAPP2xc2vVN11hHP1J98cIvsWz0D00P1T0U9YpSoCqeMseg94uHmeKA-iWpAaApFBEALw_wcB&variant=32478639390786

[ROFL BOX 6654]

12 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

13 hours ago, Zepol87 said:

 

Vitamix.

[Celery Man 21076]

probably similarish (not portable) to the blendjet, we have one of these 

https://www.amazon.com/Nutribullet-Superfood-Nutrition-Extractor-NBR-0601/dp/B07CTBHQZK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3EDTEPLFN518T&keywords=bullet+blender&qid=1653662591&s=home-garden&sprefix=bullet+blende%2Cgarden%2C89&sr=1-3

I... also have an oster blender, a cuisinart food processor, and a mini cuisinart food processor. I'm sure there are cases where you need the conventional blender but i haven't put together the Oster in years and couldn't tell you with complete confidence where the fuck it even is in my kitchen. For something like that dressing, I'm using the bullet every time. Mojo verde, romesco sauce, blending up chipotles in adobo, making popcorn salt, nuts, etc - bullet. I made a shake out of frozen berries, bananas, milk, oats, and yogurt every day for a couple of years and it was the bullet every morning. So much less of a pain in the ass to use and clean the a normal blender. The little tabs on the plastic cup break off occasionally, but you can easily buy replacement pieces.

mini cuisinart food processor seems stupid to me, but the wife likes it either because it's functional or cute. I would use the bullet for whatever I might use that for.

 

Have we talked about garlic presses? We didn't have one for a long time and that was stupid. That little oxo homie ends up in the dishwasher most nights.

[conVINCEd 21477]

2 hours ago, Celery Man said:

probably similarish (not portable) to the blendjet, we have one of these 

https://www.amazon.com/Nutribullet-Superfood-Nutrition-Extractor-NBR-0601/dp/B07CTBHQZK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3EDTEPLFN518T&keywords=bullet+blender&qid=1653662591&s=home-garden&sprefix=bullet+blende%2Cgarden%2C89&sr=1-3

I... also have an oster blender, a cuisinart food processor, and a mini cuisinart food processor. I'm sure there are cases where you need the conventional blender but i haven't put together the Oster in years and couldn't tell you with complete confidence where the fuck it even is in my kitchen. For something like that dressing, I'm using the bullet every time. Mojo verde, romesco sauce, blending up chipotles in adobo, making popcorn salt, nuts, etc - bullet. I made a shake out of frozen berries, bananas, milk, oats, and yogurt every day for a couple of years and it was the bullet every morning. So much less of a pain in the ass to use and clean the a normal blender. The little tabs on the plastic cup break off occasionally, but you can easily buy replacement pieces.

mini cuisinart food processor seems stupid to me, but the wife likes it either because it's functional or cute. I would use the bullet for whatever I might use that for.

 

Have we talked about garlic presses? We didn't have one for a long time and that was stupid. That little oxo homie ends up in the dishwasher most nights.

Ended up with a bullet at a Holiday office gift exchange 5 or so years ago.  Was a little disappointed, but oh well.  I, like you, own a regulat blender that hasn’t been used since that day. 

[Okie State 3887]

Blue Star range and oven getting delivered today. Nowhere close to installing, but still excited to see them. I went with them because they're made in the US and are as simple as simple can be which means less shit to break.

[ChickenSandwich 9918]

To the Surly poster who listed this

 

Rotary Cheese Grater with Handle - Vegetable Slicer Shredder Grater for Kitchen 3 Interchangeable Blades with a Stainless Steel peeler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096TK6NS9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T3XW2C1THP0ZH2YQDATA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

thank you sir 

[tigol 2467]

To the Surly poster who listed this
 
Rotary Cheese Grater with Handle - Vegetable Slicer Shredder Grater for Kitchen 3 Interchangeable Blades with a Stainless Steel peeler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096TK6NS9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T3XW2C1THP0ZH2YQDATA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
 
thank you sir 

You are welcome.

[tx 3 putt 78469]

On 5/26/2022 at 8:21 PM, Zepol87 said:

Need a new blender, help me out. Gf was making some balsamic dressing and somehow broke the plastic bottom and shit is everywhere. This is my venting space for now 

 

whatever they stock at costco

[Chopper 17429]

On 5/28/2022 at 10:14 AM, tx 3 putt said:

 

whatever they stock at costco

They often have a vita mix deal at costco. Vita mix blenders last a long time and they're durable and the most powerful. If you need a replacement part you call their hq in Ohio. They are awesome - the oxo of blenders.

[Dutch 4533]

On 5/28/2022 at 11:14 AM, tx 3 putt said:

whatever they stock at costco

 

On 5/29/2022 at 1:00 PM, Chopper said:

They often have a vita mix deal at costco. Vita mix blenders last a long time and they're durable and the most powerful. If you need a replacement part you call their hq in Ohio. They are awesome - the oxo of blenders.

These.  Costco's Vitamix are usually on sale and include extra accessories you won't get at other stores. If you don't want to go the Vitamix route, they have other high quality blenders cheaper than you'll find elsewhere.

On 1/18/2022 at 12:21 PM, tx 3 putt said:

$27 on Amazon 
Lavatools PT12 Javelin Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen, Food Cooking, Grill, BBQ, Smoker, Candy, Home Brewing, Coffee, and Oil Deep Frying https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRFHXVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_1781JT7K2QZK9ZFYJHZ9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Necrorep for the Lavatools Javalin.  Had mine for four years now, and it still works great.  

Edited May 31, 2022 by Dutch

[Texzilla58 4778]

A Vitamix is like a Lodge skillet. It will last generations. Restaurants use them. Starbucks uses them for making Frappuccino’s.

[bluto 4980]

Refurbed vitamix for $350, comes with 5 yr warranty. Just do it 

[Captain Ron 13096]

On 5/26/2022 at 10:14 PM, Chewbacca said:

On 5/26/2022 at 9:21 PM, Zepol87 said:

Need a new blender, help me out. Gf was making some balsamic dressing and somehow broke the plastic bottom and shit is everywhere. This is my venting space for now 

Vitamix. The last blender you'll ever buy.

This. My BIL got me one a few years ago, thought it was overkill. It’s amazing. It’s like a food processor and blender all in one without the PITA of cleaning a food processor. 

[Captain Ron 13096]

I also just want to say that Kitchenaid Mixers are THE SHIT!

And if you're kind of handy, you can get some really damn cheap. Case in point, I now have procured 3 of them for a grand total of $75 to get them in working order.

The first one was a K5SS (the holy grail of Kitchenaids - the solid state version of their first gen K5A, from the 70s-80s, it still says Hobart) I got at a garage sale for $10. It needed some TLC and I didt some pictures of the restoration of it on the old site. It went from that yuck almond to bronze. I'm about to paint it black soon. More pictures of this one soon.

Next I got a tilt head artisan for free. The catch was that the gears were stripped. That was a $10 part. And a super easy fix, it's literally the most common kitchenaid mixer video on YouTube. That ended up being a gift for my niece.

Finally about 3 weeks ago I got a Professional 5 Plus, also free. In this case the planetary fell off it. That was a slightly pricier part of $50, but still a far cry from the $450 this mixer usually runs. And also not a majorly complex fix. And this one is in great shape, I'm a little torn which to make my primary, this one or old trusty.

And let me also just say, if you have a kitchenaid and don't have a meat grinder - what's wrong with you? Hands down the best thing I might have in my kitchen. Forget store ground meat, you can do your own for much cheaper and much leaner. Plus I've made breakfast sausage in it that is better than anything from the store.