Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

Too true. I had a $10 can opener that gak out on me in 3 months. Three months. The handheld one from the dollar store lasted longer. Inexcusable. I have no problem paying for quality.

My can opener needs some WD40 as it turns out.

Dunno what my former flatmate did to it like, but it's defo knackered.

My current fave thing is our Instant Pot. That is just....so great. I can cook 3 lbs of frozen solid, fresh from the freezer chicken in about 35 minutes, including prep time. I just toss meat and veggies and rice if I want and its all done in no time. My wife made a roast and mashed potatoes at the same time in it a few nights ago.

Its a must have if like me you forget till last minute its your turn to cook dinner.

OR if you have a hectic schedule with children or work.

Asides from the usual kitchen goods (fridge, freezer and gas hob) I have a fair few gizmos as Mrs Squilverine loves to cook. We have a Kitchen aid mixer and proving drawer for bread and cake making. A recent addition was the popcorn maker which is more of a novelty item. The gadget which gets the most use is the Nespresso coffee machine.
Oddly the one thing we don't have and never seem to miss is a microwave

I've got a Microwave, but I use it only rarely. I'm not sure when or why it happened, but I've become quite disapproving of microwaved food.

It's quite irrational, because I know it can be incredibly convenient - spesh if you batch cook and freeze up on a Sunday. But just another oddity. Maybe it's the general advance on 'cook from frozen' stuff. I'm happier doing that in the oven.