I was so excited when I moved in to my new apartment and had a full-size kitchen to cook and bake in. Unfortunately, when I left behind my dinky little kitchen, I also missed using my former roommate's great kitchen appliances. I figured it was about time I nest and buy my own kitchen gadgets. Before I hit the great kitchen stores, like Sur La Table and Williams Sonoma, I decided to see which must-have kitchen tools our users are searching for. Check out the list below!
I was surprised to see that slow cookers ranked as the top searched kitchen appliance. My friend has one and she always finds delicious new recipes for it. She literally sets it in the morning before work and comes home to a succulent and flavorful meal. Crock-Pots use low heat when cooking, so the dish remains incredibly moist and you can leave it unattended. It's every chef's dream!
Aside from daily use appliances, like the dishwasher and stove, I can't get enough of kitchen accessories that make my life easier. My favorite is the George Foreman Grill, number 10 on our list. The grill quickly and evenly cooks up your favorite meat, sandwiches and more while it reduces fat. Best of all, it is so small you can leave it on your counter top.
I love to bake, so my other favorite kitchen must-have is a mixer. I just throw all my ingredients in my Kitchen Aid mixer and it does the rest for me. No tired arms here!
Come summer, the best kitchen gadget to have is a juicer. Nothing tastes better than freshly squeezed juice and juicers make it so easy for you to enjoy that special treat every day. I just gather the freshest summer fruits, like strawberries or watermelon, and I mix them in to my Jack LaLanne juicer. In less than a minute, I have a delicious and healthy beverage. When it gets really hot, I pour the juice in to my blender with some ice for a refreshing smoothie.
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4. Microwave
5. Toaster oven
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7. Coffee maker
8. Oven
9. Juicer
10. George Foreman Grill
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By Bigbiz on Mar 8th 2009 at 6:01AM
I have struggled with insomnia off and on for most of my adult life. This has been, in part, due to depression, and, more recently, menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. I have always been hesitant to use a sleep drug for fear of side effects and becoming addicted. I have tried a few natural remedies, but nothing seemed to make a difference.
When I heard about Sleep Once Again, I was first of all impressed with the fact that it has a simple line up of safe ingredients which don't interfere with any of the medications I take. When I take 2 capsules before bedtime, I find that I am much more relaxed and can fall asleep more quickly and easily.
Also, if I wake up in the middle of the night, I am able to fall right back to sleep. And, I like the fact that I don't feel groggy in the morning. After taking the capsules for a few nights, I decided to try one night without it. When I didn't take Sleep Once Again, I didn't sleep well at all! I could definitely tell a difference! The results are subtle, but effective. It's a relief to be able to take something that's safe and helps me get a good night's sleep!
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"Now, scientists across the country have identified a substance in red wine
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"We have a pill that can mimic many of the effects of calorie restriction or exercise,"
"Our goal is healthy individuals, ideally via lifestyle, and if that doesn't work, we
believe that we'll have a pill that can mimic that
By Gettingthinner on Mar 8th 2009 at 6:09AM
My favorite new appliance is my Keurig coffee maker. I start my day with a cup of coffee super quick (2 splenda and fat free cofffee mate french vanilla) and fitflax I have the same breakfast now every day. I recently lost 30 pounds and am just am more watchful every day of what I eat. I have a
banana low fat yogurt with fitflax. It is filling, keeps me regular and tastes fabulous (kinda like sesame seeds). It is low carb and low
cal. I read about it in O mag. They also listed a code to get 10% off. It is jm10
By Beth D. on Mar 8th 2009 at 7:05AM
I love my Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker. I throw a bunch of ingredients (usually some form of tomatoes, beans and chicken) and make a delicious easy dinner.
I get most of my appliances online at Target.com (so good for everything from funky home stuff, appliances to cheap nice quality clothing!)
By alena on Mar 8th 2009 at 7:12AM
My new favorite item in my kitchen is my digital food scale. I used to have no idea the correct portion size. I thought I knew so much about dieting. It is amazing how much certain things weigh. A New York Bagel is like 5-6 oz. That is not to say I don't have them, just not all the time and I am mor aware that I am having a treat!
I am trying to make changes in my diet to combat the 20 pounds I let slide on over the last 2 years. I now walk all over the place. I am a working mother and going to the gym is out of the question. I
wear smartsole anti-cellulite insoles which I put in my walking shoes or sneakers. They are super comfortable and they cause you to burn
more calories with every step
By Debra on Mar 8th 2009 at 7:22AM
there is nothing like reading a wish list from a person who is living by her/his self and turning it into a small novel. the only thing missing was the sales person taking the reader into the sunset with a royal dalton service for 8 old country rose design
By micky eggs on Mar 8th 2009 at 11:42AM
Is there anyone on here that isn't selling a diet product? This is Diet Pimp city here!
By Ivan Monet on Mar 8th 2009 at 8:11AM
My favorite appliance is my toaster oven. I have it in family size. Since I am in a wheelchair, I find it just the right height for me. I make everything from meat loaf to bran muffins, chicken and fish and more.
By Ursolina Good on Mar 8th 2009 at 9:25AM
I love my XPress Readiset Go and my GT XPress101. These little multiipurpose grills are very versatile, easy to clean and small enough to leave out and use every day. I also love my Wolfgang Puck Rice Cooker which can be used from everything from rice and mac and cheese to Pot roast. I also love my Magic Bullet for everyday small mixing and chopping jobs and my Wolfgang Puck Food Processor for major jobs from slicing and grating to mixing bread dough.
By Betty on Mar 8th 2009 at 2:14PM
To find the XPress Redisetgo go to http://www.redisetgo.com.
By Betty on Mar 8th 2009 at 2:15PM
When i first heard about using the acai berry, i heard a heck of a lot of good things about it. It immediately gained my attention and I wanted to know more about it. So i did my research and continued to like what I was hearing. So then I decided to order some acai for myself and I am very glad that i did just that. Why? Because within just 2 days, I had much more energy and within 3 weeks I lost 14 pounds. It was incredible to me that I could use something so natural and so small, and lose THAT much weight. I%u2019ve got to admit that I was hesitant about using it at first but i%u2019m glad i tried it.
By Sara on Mar 8th 2009 at 12:14PM
I invented the George Foreman Grill and I am happy to see that rated a place in your top ten The product was originally called "The Short Order Grill" and I knew it had to be introduced on TV hence the search for the best spokesman. I sent a prototype to GF's people and the rest is history.
By Michael W. Boehm on Mar 8th 2009 at 12:22PM
The Number 1 appliance that you need in your kitchen is the SmartShopper grocery List Assistant. Everyone in the family uses this gadget, daily. It is the smallest but most often used appliance inour kitchen. Check it out: www.smartshopperusa.com
By Rick on Mar 8th 2009 at 12:42PM