Kitchen 'gadgets' You Couldn't Live Without....

[MadMen]

I've recently discovered the vegetable peeler and I can't believe how blimmin great they are! Saves so much time, don't get cramp in my hand from using a knife, and much less waste.
I'm also eating loads of veg now, as I just want to peel with it. Not sure how I've gone all these years with not knowing about it... :-/

What kitchen 'gadgets' could you not do without?

[ummmm]

My speed peeler (inherited from my nan)

Plastic bowls. 70p in Asda and I use them every day.

[heathfield]

Can-opener!

[MadMen]

Speed peeler? It that like an electric version of the basic peeler?

Ah yes, the plastic bowl. I use them quite a lot too, and plastic cups every day.

[Canary42]

Tin opener.

[RATTER15]

My good lady Carakeel does come in very useful.

[MadMen]

My Nan used to have an electric can opener.

[sunny-dave]

My La Pavoni espresso machine ... bloody expensive, but used every single day. Would replace it in a heartbeat if it died.

[MadMen]

RATTER!! As much as that made me laugh, I can see you being in trouble now... :P

[ummmm]

It's just a super duper peeler. My nan had it for as long as I can remember. It must be at least 30 years old.

[MadMen]

I think tin opener will be a popular choice.

SunnyD, I've never had a coffee machine. My Mum's got one of those pod ones, which is quite nice. Only about £50 I think, so not as good as your's obviously :-)

[Mamyalynne]

I use whisks a lot.

[society]

My pressure cookers, not gadgets but you know...

[marval]

Does kettle count? I need mine.

[MadMen]

Does anyone else name their gadgets? I've been using a knife to peel spuds for the past 10/15 years. His name was Arthur.
My Mum always used a knife too, so that's why I've only just discovered the peeler.
Actually, another thing I use quite often is my trusty bottle opener. Given to me by none other than Mr Rae, actually. Most of my bottles are screw top, but I use it to open beer quite a lot - not wanting to sound like an alchy.

[rsvp]

agree with MadMen - have also just discovered peelers - never got on with them before as I'm very left handed but daughter found one I can use - it's brilliant. Also love my silicon steamer.

[ummmm]

I have a bottle opening on my fridge door. That's handy.

[MadMen]

I can't remember the last time I used a whisk. I'm not much of a baker though. In fact, I'm not even sure I own a whisk.... hang on...

Nope. No whisk. Just a little mini kids one.

A kettle is not a gadget.

Not used a pressure cooker. Not even sure what one is.
I've recently bought a steamer though, and use that lots.

[McMouse]

Proper cork-screw.

[Jubz]

My cheese slicer and potato masher, can't get the mash smooth enough when I use a fork it comes out lumpy.

[MadMen]

Never got on with cheese slicers. I like my cheese quite thick though... :)