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Gidgets and Gadgets A Plenty


"Gidgets and gadgets a plenty -- whosits and whatsits galore". This old saying aptly describes the kitchen addict's cabinets. The kitchen addict has an incessant need to buy the latest and greatest kitchen toys. They watch late night television avidly in hopes of seeing some miracle tool that will make their lives easier. Juicers, slicers, and dicers that make curly carrot ribbons are expensive gadgets to have just sitting in the cabinet, collecting dust after a couple uses.

There are a few kitchen gadgets that are truly a blessing to have. They make cooking easier. They might not be a "must" own, but they do have great benefits, especially if you do a lot of cooking. Here are a few of the best cookware or gadgets to own.

• The silicon baking mat reflects genius in its engineering and design. It is a mat that goes as a lining on baking sheets and is used for baking cookies, scones, or any baked pastry. Its value comes in even cooking, great browning and incredibly easy cleanup.

• Grilling pans in cast iron are wonderful for indoor grilling and searing meat. They can give those beautiful hash lines found on meat in restaurants. They are heavy duty and will last a lifetime if taken care of properly.
• Roasting pans with racks allows fat to drain away from baking meat. It is best to purchase a roasting pan set that is coated with a non-stick material. It means easier cleanup and less chance of sticking.

These are only a few of the endless items in the cookware section that are great additions to any kitchen. Additionally, items such as a stand mixer, a food processor and a high quality knife set are also invaluable to have in the kitchen. To save space and money, look for cookware or kitchen wares that have more than one use. The only one-use tool in the kitchen should be the fire extinguisher.

In the end some items are musts, some are wants and some are just not needed. They might seem appealing on television or on the store shelf, but in the end they will wind up in the trash or stored in the cabinet. Why buy a hinged omelet pan when a sauce pan can do the same thing except be able to do more than cook some eggs?

* Copyright 2007, Charlie Goldie. You may republish this article in its entirety, provided you leave the byline, author’s note and website hyperlink intact.

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