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Best kitchen gadgets? These are beauties

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SparkofJoy · 24/03/2019 16:37

Best potato peeler ever, I've had mine about 20 years.

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Itwouldtakemuchmorethanthis · 24/03/2019 18:59

Lemon zester

Global knives

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TheBitterBoy · 24/03/2019 19:05

These measuring spoons. The narrower ends fit in my spice jars, the round ends are perfect for liquids, and the middle is magnetic so they all stay stacked together in the drawer. I love them.

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thenorthernluce · 24/03/2019 19:08

@TheBitterBoy where are those beauties from? They look brilliant!

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TheBitterBoy · 24/03/2019 19:10

I got them for Christmas, but I believe Amazon and Lakeland sell them

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Oldraver · 24/03/2019 19:15

I've just bought an Oxo Whisk

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SparkofJoy · 24/03/2019 19:22

Private we need somewhere for the gadgets to go so pantry talk is most welcome.

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SparkofJoy · 24/03/2019 19:24

Rainbow the blades are on both sides. I'll see if my left handed niece can use it and will report back.

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WundaWumman · 24/03/2019 19:32

Avoid, avoid, avoid the oxo potato masher! Terrible design which results in very hot, sweaty knuckles.

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olderthanyouthink · 24/03/2019 19:58

Rainbow I'm a Lettie and I have this Ikea peeler and it works either way (can only see the y shaped one atm on the website)

DP used the pealer to slice cheese

Bitter where can I get those?!

This is going to be bad for my bank balance

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olderthanyouthink · 24/03/2019 20:03

Expensive gadget buuut love my kitchenaid and the cheese grater attachment on the front (the main body can't be dishwashered but is smooth and easy to wipe down). Instant grated cheese, no grazed fingers Smile

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Redshoeblueshoe · 24/03/2019 20:08

Private I've got a spike meat dish, it's great. I also have the Ikea potato peeler which is great. I love the pantry.

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Meet0nTheledge · 24/03/2019 20:18

The Oxo potato masher is by far the best I've ever used, I'd never go back to a long handled one and its never given me sweaty knuckles.

I've got a spiked meat carving tray, we inly really use it at Christmas but it's great. Just take care washing and drying it. It has little rubber caps for the spikes for storage, we keep it in it's box so they don't catch on anything else.

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PrivateIsles · 24/03/2019 20:20

Ooh interesting redshoe - now I'm in a gadget dilemma! Will keep it on my wishlist just in case...

Those measuring spoons look great.

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PrivateIsles · 24/03/2019 20:21

I was just wondering about possible injuries from storing one of those carving trays... Thanks for the info Meet Smile

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Redshoeblueshoe · 24/03/2019 20:28

I just put it with my chopping boards, no injuries yet.
Now I bet I cut myself next time I use it !

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BertBox · 24/03/2019 20:39

The Y shaped i I peeler is fantastic. I also have that whisk, which is great, but it REALLY annoys me that the end of the handle is rounded so it won't stand in a shelf.

Most useless gadget I've owned (now charity shopped) is an avocado segmented, closely followed by herb scissors - the herbs immediately get stuck in between the blades and need scraping out. A knife does a much better job.

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BertBox · 24/03/2019 20:40
  • oxo peeler
    *avocado segmenter

    Bloody autocorrect
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BertBox · 24/03/2019 20:42

Among the best is the egg shaped thingy that tells you when your eggs are boiled to your liking. Perfect eggs for dinner tonight!

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NicoAndTheNiners · 24/03/2019 20:44

I have a pantry and it does indeed have a hook for my dustpan and brush, another for the mop and one for the peg bag.

And also massive original hooks in the ceiling for hanging either pheasants or rabbits or possibly pigs/hams from.

Sadly dh keeps cluttering it up with diy stuff and car stuff and tool boxes. To the point where I fantasise about being single so I can sling all his stuff out and have neatly stacked jars, etc on shelves.

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Redshoeblueshoe · 24/03/2019 20:51

Bert I've just remembered I have some of those herb scissors, they are rubbish. I must dig them out and send them to the charity shop.

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PrivateIsles · 24/03/2019 20:51

Be careful out there Red!

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opinionatedfreak · 24/03/2019 20:58

I have an oxo y-peeler.

I love it.

I periodically go to other people's houses (looking at you brother) and remember how great my peeler is when forced to use their terrible one.

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Bluelonerose · 24/03/2019 21:10

I've got a defrosting tray it defrosts meat in half the time.
Absolutely love it. Especially as no-one ever knows what they want for tea the night before.

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Gemz1806 · 24/03/2019 21:16

I have so many OXO bits! Love them, pealer, tin opener, garlic press.. the list goes on but.. the best thing I love was a purchase my mum made at a second hand stall and its my potatoe ricer!!! Massive garlic press = lumpless mash!! Love that thing. Oh also USB sockets, but the tattie ricer is the top thing in our kitchen!!

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