My Favorite Kitchen Tools for Stockings!
It's officially time to start making your list and checking it twice! So I've got some fabulous little gift ideas for you - some of my favorite items that I love and use in my kitchen regularly. In my mind, when it comes to gift giving there's just nothing better than something that's actually practical and useful. So here are six super affordable kitchen tools that fit the bill, plus one splurge bonus recommendation that will make the cook (or aspiring cook) in your life feel extra special! Hey, it would totally fit in a stocking. :)
"Roux" Cooking Spoon: $10
This spoon is just plain awesome. It was first introduced to me by my mother-in-law who lived in New Orleans. Forget that they tell you it's just for making roux. I use it all the time when cooking on the stove, and it has quickly become my favorite. Need to scrape the brown bits off the bottom (or sides) of the pan? No problem.
Hand Immersion Blender: $35
This is by far the most ridiculously smart and handy small appliance I own. I love to make homemade soups, and before I had one of these (also given to me by my in-laws!), I was wasting time and also creating a huge mess when pureeing soups.You see, I was transferring my soups (in batches, no less) to the counter top blender, and when your pot is still holding the chunky soup and the blender is filled to the max with pureed soup, where-oh-where do you put it so you can continue pureeing the remaining soup?? Once again, HUGE mess. Not to mention a friend once told me the heat of the soup she was pureeing forced the lid to fly off her counter top blender, and it almost burned her. So please do yourself a huge favor and invest in one of these bad boys, and while you are at it, get one for every cook (or aspiring cook) you know!
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Can you clarify the amount of milk? Thanks!
Hi there. You can add milk for the consistency you’d like. The whole milk is there to clarify the type of yogurt. :)
I use whole milk instead of yogurt and still use ice cubes with the frozen bannana
I would use the knives for everyday cooking. I’m always new recipes.