There is a waffle maker which I would like to own someday even though I rarely make waffles, heh. However, I make a lot of quesadillas. I make it with plain cheese, sliced tomatoes and scallions, or just with cheese, or with leftover cooked meat from the dinner the night before. I usually just use my electric griddle which I use to make my pancakes as well. I saw this Quintessential Quesadilla Maker and I though, hmmm, that sounds really good.

With the electric griddle, I have to flip the quesadilla to cook the other side. Not with this quesadilla maker. …read more

Growing up, I never had the inclination to learn how to cook. Living in the tropical country with no airconditioning in the kitchen, I couldn’t really be bothered with literally boiling while cooking or baking something in the kitchen. Besides, my mom was a great cook and we had a full-time cook to assist my mom so there was nothing really that compelled us to help out.

These all changed of course when I moved to New Zealand and left the comforts of my parents’ place and full-time house help. Here in New Zealand, I had to learn how to be …read more

Starting tomorrow, July 1st, I’ll be heading back over to Cooking Gadgets to continue posting about the latest toys available to amuse and delight you!
Cooking Gadgets: your kitchen on steroids!

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On your decanters instead of on the walls. If you’ve got a hankering for all things masculine, perhaps a library/reading room/office that needs a classic touch, here are some Animal Head Decanters that might suit. Pewter heads and bases, there are also matching ice buckets and glasses.

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Don’t you just hate it when you make meatloaf and so much grease comes out of once cooked. I can’t stand looking at the meat practically swimming in grease. Maybe this meatloaf pan from Miles Kimball could help.
What makes this meatloaf pan different from the other ones is that it comes in two pieces. The insert pan is perforated to drain the grease, while the bottom pan catches it. This is certainly a healthier and hassle free way in making meatloaf.
And it’s only $11.99 from Miles Kimball.
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Raise those cookies or pizza slightly off the bottom of the pan, and you’ve got a crisper crust!  The unique mesh is fiberglass, and will fit into a baking pan or on a baking sheet to give you even crispy oven-baked fries.  And you know how hard that is to accomplish!  The Cookmesh Crispers come as a set in several sizes: 12″ round, 12×10″ basket, and 13×15″ rectangle.

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Love red wine, hate the stains?   Sur la Table has a Wine Away red wine stain emergency kit that you should probably have on hand if you’re a klutz like me!

Make red wine stains vanish without bleach or harsh cleansers. The Wine Away kit conveniently slips into a purse or pocket, so you can take it with you to parties and tastings. Tin contains three mini spray bottles that instantly remove stains from clothing and carpet and leave a fresh, citrus scent. Makes a great stocking stuffer, corporate gift or party favor. Made in the USA.

If you’re into canning, you might really appreciate the wide-mouth generation of Ball Mason Jars.  If you aren’t into canning, you might really appreciate being able to get your fist full of  candy out easily!  Mason jars are such a classic shape for storage as well as for putting food up.
The Canning Pantry has all your storage and equipment needs if you decide that this is the year to get serious!

Look at all the options with this small appliance: grill, griddle, panini press, contact grill or griddle.  The only thing missing that I can think of is the waffle surface.  It has removable non-stick plates that will drain grease away from cooking food, and it’s hinged to adjust for the thickness of your panini or burger!
The Griddler is available from Cuisinart, both online and in major retailers.

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Never buy Cool Whip again. Or stale whipped cream in those pressurized cans either. Instead, you can make your own, using your own pressurized gizmo and your own FRESH cream.
This easy to use Cream Whipper is a must have for everyone who likes to enjoy a little whipped cream once in a while. The Cream Whipper is made in Austria by Kayser and is perfect for adding whipped cream to coffee, cakes, ice cream, or fruit.
This fantastic Cream Whipper allows you to easily prepare fresh whipped cream and you are also able to store it in your fridge …read more