Which kitchen appliances/utensils/gadgets do you use most often?

[Marshall]

get one. totally worth the money

[jettrocks]

i like popping popcorn on the stove.  i don't see how that could be wildly more calories than what was described in this thread. 

[Mrs. Alive]

I eat popcorn like once or twice a year, so microwave works just fine for me.

[kelly lynn]

i like popping popcorn on the stove.  i don't see how that could be wildly more calories than what was described in this thread.

The air popper doesn't use oil so the theory is that it's the healthiest way to make popcorn, especially if you don't add butter or salt.

[Ellie II]

this thread is hilarious. WHO CARES. if you need ideas for kitchen purchases you have way too much fucking time on your hands.

[Marshall]

this thread is hilarious. WHO CARES. if you need ideas for kitchen purchases you have way too much fucking time on your hands.

sounds like someone who has never used a dehydration mechanism or a swirly popcorn machine

[Capnplank]

sounds like someone who has never used a blogpot with 4G

[petsounds01]

i like popping popcorn on the stove.  i don't see how that could be wildly more calories than what was described in this thread.

Popcorn is pretty low calorie. This is the difference:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/157609-air-popped-popcorn-vs-oil-popped/

"Analysis by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that 1 cup of air-popped popcorn contains 31 calories, 1g of protein, 6g of carbohydrates and 1.2g of fiber. Air-popped corn is fat-, sodium- and cholesterol-free. In contrast, the same amount of oil-popped popcorn contains 55 calories of which 27 are from fat. It also has 1g of protein, 6g of carbohydrates and 1.1g of fiber. Oil popping also adds 3g of fat and 97mg of sodium per cup."

As mentioned, less calories and salt. You can eat a ton of popcorn while watching that kind of thing.

[repoman]

Does anyone own/use a food dehydrator? They seem like they'd be nice for making snack to take on the road, but not sure how often I would use one.

I got one about 10 years ago and use it maybe once every 2 years to make jerky or dry herbs from my garden.  It usually sits in a box in my basement.

[repoman]

Is crushed red pepper crushed bell pepper?

Or chilis?

Chilis with seeds

[petsounds01]

I got one about 10 years ago and use it maybe once every 2 years to make jerky or dry herbs from my garden.  It usually sits in a box in my basement.

That is what I'm thinking...

Dehydration has got to kill the nutritional value of foods, too.

[repoman]

Tryin' to get some ideas for some new, and useful, purchases. I'm thinking of a tortilla press, but the good ones are a bit pricey.

I got a tortilla press for about 8 bucks at a Mexican grocery store.  Its metal and works pretty well, as long as you use wax or parchment paper to keep the tortillas from sticking to it.  I love how good they taste when you make them at home.

[petsounds01]

I got a tortilla press for about 8 bucks at a Mexican grocery store.  Its metal and works pretty well, as long as you use wax or parchment paper to keep the tortillas from sticking to it.  I love how good they taste when you make them at home.

Oops, I was thinking of a plug-in tortilla/flatbread maker when I said pricey...

Yeah, I need to get a press since those are not pricey at all (about $13.00 online). Are they fairly easy to make? Tortillas from the store are pretty gross.

[enjoi]

I'm a fan of the air popper because the popcorn is so fluffy, but there is just so much wasted kernals in mine....with the stir crazy there are NEVER leftover kernals.  It's crazy.

I've found significantly less unpopped kernels with White popcorn compared to Yellow popcorn.
Although, yellow popcorn is insignificantly better for you.

[kyle corn]

Oops, I was thinking of a plug-in tortilla/flatbread maker when I said pricey...

Yeah, I need to get a press since those are not pricey at all (about $13.00 online). Are they fairly easy to make? Tortillas from the store are pretty gross.

You can make corn tortillas using store bought masa and water.

Flour tortillas can be made easily with flour, baking powder, water and lard/butter/oil. I have a tortilla press but I never use it, they're pretty easy to roll out once you get the hang of it.

[Mrs. Alive]

You can make corn tortillas using store bought masa and water.

Flour tortillas can be made easily with flour, baking powder, water and lard/butter/oil. I have a tortilla press but I never use it, they're pretty easy to roll out once you get the hang of it.

You can make homemade flour tortillas and you haven't made them for me yet?  WTF, Kyle?

[Marshall]

hahahaha you want me to use lard or butter?

[colin]

my oven has a dehydrator setting. i've never used it.

[Marshall]

my oven has a dehydrator setting. i've never used it.

our does too and i havent either. ive always wanted to make jerky but have never taken the time.

[kyle corn]

You can make homemade flour tortillas and you haven't made them for me yet?  WTF, Kyle?

I can make tortillas, cornbread, rolls, biscuits. Adam never invites me over anymore, though. 

[prettymess]

Food processor, blender, ice cream maker, oven.

[mark]

Popcorn is pretty low calorie. This is the difference:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/157609-air-popped-popcorn-vs-oil-popped/

"Analysis by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that 1 cup of air-popped popcorn contains 31 calories, 1g of protein, 6g of carbohydrates and 1.2g of fiber. Air-popped corn is fat-, sodium- and cholesterol-free. In contrast, the same amount of oil-popped popcorn contains 55 calories of which 27 are from fat. It also has 1g of protein, 6g of carbohydrates and 1.1g of fiber. Oil popping also adds 3g of fat and 97mg of sodium per cup."

As mentioned, less calories and salt. You can eat a ton of popcorn while watching that kind of thing.

Yeah, cause popcorn without salt or butter is delicious.  Are you kidding me?  When you treat yourself, do you have a plain rice cake and wash it down with a glass of water and a gulp of fresh air?  Bon appetit!

[jettrocks]

The air popper doesn't use oil so the theory is that it's the healthiest way to make popcorn, especially if you don't add butter or salt.

you use less than a tsp on the stove... you don't have to use the maximum amount ever.  also, everyone saying air popped then puts salt on it so it's hardly sodium free. 

i also don't understand what a french fry cutter is- is that just your hands?  what you call yourself when you're making fries?

[Mrs. Alive]

I can make tortillas, cornbread, rolls, biscuits. Adam never invites me over anymore, though. 

I hereby invite you over to make me all of those things.  I will provide the butter, because I am a generous host.

[kyle corn]

I hereby invite you over to make me all of those things.  I will provide the butter, because I am a generous host.

When you're not looking I'll swap your butter for my lard and you'll wonder why it all tastes so good!