My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets

I am sure this will be edited and added to several times.

I just wanted to share some of my favorite tools and what I use them for. I am sure I will never get paid for this, so its all me and my opinion. :)

Also this is in no particular order.

Except my Kitchenaid will always be Numero Uno.

This is my girl. 6qt top lift Empire Red. Love her. Makes bread making a breeze. As well as mashing potatoes, whipping cream, and about a bajillion other things

http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-HGT-11-Folding-Mandoline/dp/B001F5RSEK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347850510&sr=8-1&keywords=mandolin

One of the newest additions to my collection. A mandoline slicer. Oh my goodness. I have been using it so much. It slices which is nice, but its the thin julienne that I love. It basically shreds things. Its faster than using a cheese grater. I actually do not own a food processor yet, so this is a great tool. Even if I did, it would still be used often because of the fast cleanup and easy access.

I do however have and love this

http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-3-5-c-Food-Chopper-Empire/dp/B005GFXL2I/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1347850661&sr=1-5&keywords=kitchenaid+chopper

A mini food chopper. Great for pie dough, salsa, cracker dough, pureeing sauces. Awesome. And small.

http://www.amazon.com/Microplane-46020-Premium-Zester-Grater/dp/B00151WA06/ref=sr_1_2_m?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1347850790&sr=1-2&keywords=plane+micro

A microplane! Why spend for.ev.er. mincing the garlic. Spend 4.3 seconds grating it over this bad boy. Also great for ginger and citrus zest.

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Color-Dutch-Island-6-Quart/dp/B000N501BK/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1347850914&sr=1-1&keywords=dutch+oven

Yes, you are sensing a trend. My kitchen is RED. I love it. 

Anyway, dutch oven. Slow cook, braise, and even bake bread. Love this guy. 

http://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KHB100ER-Hand-Blender-Empire/dp/B00008GSA5/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1347851030&sr=1-6&keywords=kitchenaid+immersion+blender

Immersion blender. I don't use this a *ton* but its great for baby food or blending soups. 

http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-577-Stainless-Scraper-Chopper/dp/B000SSZ4Q4/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1347851099&sr=1-3&keywords=bench+scraper

Bench scraper. Use it to scoop up fresh chopped veggies off the chopping block. Or to cut dough. Or to scrape off the leftover dough off your surface.

http://www.amazon.com/KitchenArt-55210-Adjust-A-Cup-2-Cup-Measuring/dp/B000ATVOH4/ref=sr_1_11?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1347851191&sr=1-11&keywords=measuring+cup

Adjustable measuring cup. Great for mayo, peanut butter, honey, sour cream. Anything thick and a PITA to scrape out of a regular measuring cup

http://www.amazon.com/Industries-5920-Apple-Peeler-Slicer/dp/B001A6E91E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361653300&sr=8-1&keywords=apple+corer+slicer+peeler

Apple corer/slicer/peeler. Great for apple pie or crisp.

This is the best thing EVER. Totally worth the investment. No more parchment paper or the gross non stick spray! http://www.amazon.com/Silpat-Non-Stick-Baking-2-inches-Sheet/dp/B00008T960/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363993696&sr=8-1&keywords=silpat

RICE COOKER! How could I forget this til last? Best thing ever! Don't need anything fancy. Basic models are great
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-RC3406-Cooked-Cooker/dp/B000UWD9OW/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1361743986&sr=8-12&keywords=rice+cooker