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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

My "tools of the trade"...can't live without 'em!

I often talk about my "tools of the trade" if you will...I have several that I just can't live without. I thought it might be helpful if I attached a few links to the ones I like best. So here ya go!


These are literally things I can't live without. I am not a gadget person. As many of you know, I am a simple girl who can't stand clutter or mindless objects...while some may call it "OCD"... just call it "staying sane". So, if these are in my kitchen, by golly they must be good! Nothing without purpose stays around here long :-).


My "bestie" kitchen friend is my stir stick...best thing ever made. I make everything from smoothies to dressings & everything in between! No more blenders, choppers, mess, clean up, etc. etc...It has changed my life!

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CSB-76BC-SmartStick-200-Watt-Immersion/dp/B000EGA6QI/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1317832636&sr=1-1

My panini maker...I like mine because it has a dial to adjust the temp...it is NOTHING fancy & it is rather inexpensive. I use it as an "indoor grill" and literally cook anything & everything on it. Just did chicken last night :-)! You can spend more, and by all means if you want to, go ahead! I have found that regardless of what you spend, they tend to break after a few years. So, if you use it often (like me) you will be replacing it often...mine is cheap & awesome. I feel it is better to splurge on a purse, right?

http://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-CKSBPM5020-2-SLICE-PANINI-MAKER/dp/B0045KWUBI/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1317832900&sr=1-4

The infamous mandolin...This is what makes people think you have real talent in the kitchen. However, it is literally easier to use than a knife - but it makes things look so sophisticated & professional. It takes any meal to the next level...and it is so fun to create new things. You can pretty much julienne anything, haha!

http://www.amazon.com/Swissmar-Borner-V-1001-V-Slicer-Mandoline/dp/B0000632QE/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1317833063&sr=1-2

I typically make my own bread...sounds hard and fancy right? Couldn't be any further from the truth! By going gluten free finding a good bread is hard...and expensive. So, I just started making my own. I love my bread machine & after months of pondering which one to get (research, research and more research) I decided one this one...couldn't be happier! Used it many of times, and it is still kickin'!

http://www.amazon.com/West-Bend-41300-Electronic-Dual-Blade/dp/B002JM0ZWK/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1317833219&sr=1-8

So there are a few of my fav's...hopefully you can find them helpful as well!

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