Fair warning: the toast it makes is only adequate. But it is an awesome slow cooker and air fryer, which is what we mostly use it for. Like, every night.
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Item: I love poached eggs.
Life changing.
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No more messing around with painter's tape and sharpies. No more wondering what the heck that mystery container holds. And they really do wash straight off.
Why yes, I do: the Cuisinart Griddler.
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It has grill and griddle plates, and ours sees service regularly. I like to bring it to the table to make pancakes or french toast for brunch.
They make more expensive models, but frankly, they mostly seem to be nicer exteriors.
(Also, you can't high-temperature sear on an electric contact grill).
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These are cleverly specialized--the flour bin has a built-in leveler, the sugar has a pour spout, the brown sugar has an insert to keep it from drying out
Airtight and you can't lose the lid because it's attached. Also offers an airtight seal. Larger versions are available too:
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For maximum twee, these chalkboard labels can be added: amazon.com/VersaChalk-Rem…
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We buy our cooking oil in bulk and dole it out to this dispenser a bit at a time. Works great and fits our decor better than the sleek modern dispensers mostly now available.
But I do have some silicone-sealed containers for larger jobs. They're great.
Glass is oven-safe and won't etch in the dishwasher. Plastic won't break. Choose what matters to you most.
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"We are moving to a house with an induction stove. Using this as an excuse to buy new pots and pans.
Recommendations?"
Yes!
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And some adequate, induction-ready ceramic nonstick pan for things like eggs: amazon.com/Cook-Home-0240…
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If you're in between, go to Costco and pick up one of their Kirkland induction-ready tri-ply sets
Lodge at the low end: amazon.com/Lodge-Enameled…
Le Creuset or Staub at the high end:
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Half sheet pan with cooling rack: amazon.com/USA-Pan-1606CR…
Theoretically, I could use this as ... a half sheet with a cooling rack. I might even do so this weekend. Mostly, however, I use it to roast stuff.
Who doesn't need ramekins? They're snack bowls, prep containers, creme brulee bakers. I just got these to replace some that died, and love them--nice heft, pretty colors, look great on our open shelves.
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It is bigger than my vacuum. Why would I have such a thing?
Because it degreases and cleans like nothing else. Mold in the grout? Gone. Hard-to-reach spots in your vent hood? Squeaky clean. Baseboards? Oh yeah.
If you have open burners, as I do, it's an absolute godsend.
Note: a tweep suggests Karcher, as it's made in Germany rather than China