Posted in Christmas Gifts for Cooks, Holiday Cooking, Home Cooking, bakeware, baking, cooking gadgets
At 325 watts, the KitchenAid 5-Quart mixer is a powerhouse of a mixer. You can make anything with it, from whipped cream to breads. Right now, Amazon.com is selling this mixer for $199, which normally goes for $350. It comes with a good variety of accessories, however you can order other accessories separately.
Although the price is tempting, I held back because we have an Oster Kitchen Center that has held up beautifully for 16 years. Plus, this appliance is too bulky to store. The only qualm I saw with Amazon reviewers was the bowl, which could be too small if you’re trying to bake a huge batch of bread or cookies.
Product Description
* 325-watt mixer with 10 speeds; 5-quart stainless steel bowl
* Tilt-back head for easy access to mixture
* 2-piece pouring shield with large chute for adding ingredients
* Includes flat beater, dough hook, and wire whip
* Measures 14 by 8-2/3 inches by 14 inches; 1-year warranty
Posted in Christmas Gifts for Cooks, Cooking Tips, Home Cooking, Stocking Stuffers for Cooks
If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer for the cook in your family, this is the perfect gift. Both novice and experienced cooks will find this useful. Looking at the synopsis, I would be interested not only in finding out how to peel an egg in record time, but without cutting my fingers in the process.
Synopsis
Restart the grill with a hairdryer. Use chopsticks to dry wine glasses spot-free. Peel a kiwi with a spoon. Skewer cheese using pretzel sticks. Leak-proof a cone with mini-marshmallows. Slice strawberries with an egg slicer. Protect a cake during transport with toothpicks with mini-marshmallows.
Soften butter with a rolling pin. Prevent a scorched saucepan with marbles. Clean a garlic press with a toothbrush. Melt chocolate with a coffee maker. Pit cherries with a paperclip. Drain lobster with a pair of scissors.
What’s the best way to preserve leftover herbs, peel eggs in record time, or chop chocolate with ease? Ever wondered if it’s possible to soundproof your coffee grinder or tame the heat of fresh chiles? Find the answers to these questions and more in this indispensable A–Z handbook. Even the most experienced cook will find that these tips—the most highly-rated feature of Cook’s Illustrated magazine—-deliver unique and clever solutions to common kitchen problems.
