Kitchen Gadgets!

neviditelny · 8 Dec 2018 at 04:23

jpaul said:
portable induction plate ? earlier thread on this.

That is an idea I've not thought about to be honest. Gonna look into that

Participant · 8 Dec 2018 at 07:38

robj20 said:
Is pressure king pro just an expensive brand of multi cooker, if so I love mine that I got from Aldi.
Stews and rice get done most. Rice in 5 minutes.

Is your Aldi one a pressure cooker too?

robj20 · 8 Dec 2018 at 07:43

Participant said:
Is your Aldi one a pressure cooker too?

Yes.
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/aldi-electric-multi-cooker-with-3yrs-warranty-3999-1602165

My most used gadget, rice, stews, curries, rice pudding, potatoes.

Participant · 8 Dec 2018 at 07:45

robj20 said:
Yes.
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/aldi-electric-multi-cooker-with-3yrs-warranty-3999-1602165

I've got an Aldi 5 mins from me. Might nip down and have a look.

robj20 · 8 Dec 2018 at 07:46

I don't think they have them now mine is years old but they do have them in at heart once a year.

Lartyconshayo · 8 Dec 2018 at 08:38

Also small kitchen so space limited.

Have :
Hot air popcorn maker - kid loves it
But my go to is magimix food processor - it's the large one 3 in 1 plastic bowls plus a giant metal bowl for doughs and other things. Love it and we make lots of stuff with it.

Not using:
Slow cooker- not really eating much meat so gave it away as was already gathering dust
Dehydrator - really wanted to use it but too time consuming on prep and clean is a pain. Also space wise a challenge to justify.
Juicer ( Anthony Worral Thompson branded ! ) Only really drink water or beer these days. Need to move this on !

Like the sound of the pressure cooker thing - can you do baked spuds in it ?

Avenged7Fold · 10 Dec 2018 at 09:39

Lartyconshayo said:
Also small kitchen so space limited.

Like the sound of the pressure cooker thing - can you do baked spuds in it ?

I have not tried but I imagine so. You can cook the vast majority of things in one. I would imagine you would pour some water in, insert the steam try and then put the potatoes raw on the tray and then cook for 15-20 mins

krooton · 10 Dec 2018 at 10:35

Avenged7Fold said:
I have not tried but I imagine so. You can cook the vast majority of things in one. I would imagine you would pour some water in, insert the steam try and then put the potatoes raw on the tray and then cook for 15-20 mins

Though I'd argue just using a microwave for that would yield similar results with much less hassle. Then just crisp them up in the overn briefly.

Martynt74 · 10 Dec 2018 at 10:43

Can anyone recommend a milk frother?

I tried buying one of those small electric whisks and it was rubbish. On Amazon there are quite a few around the £30 mark but not sure if any are better than others?

Merlin5 · 25 Jan 2019 at 08:21

Guys, I've transferred £96 earned cashback from my Quidco account to my Paypal account and I'm going to buy a Sensio Home 2 in 1 mixer/blender for £89 from Amazon which should see to all my mixing needs plus giving me the ability to grind granulated sugar and make caster and icing sugar. As I'll have £7 left over, I can buy an analogue oven thermometer as well. There are a couple on Amazon under £5, a KitchenCraft for £4.49 and a Chef Aid for £4.99. Do you think these will be accurate enough or do I need to spend more?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_s...efix=oven+ther,kitchen,150&crid=3RBJZ7AS7Q1P9

the-evaluator · 25 Jan 2019 at 08:58

krooton said:
Meater digital bluetooth thermometer.

I finally got around to buying one of these before Christmas and it's fantastic! I wihs I had bought one ages ago.

Spuj · 25 Jan 2019 at 09:12

Merlin5 said:
Guys, I've transferred £96 earned cashback from my Quidco account to my Paypal account and I'm going to buy a Sensio Home 2 in 1 mixer/blender for £89 from Amazon which should see to all my mixing needs plus giving me the ability to grind granulated sugar and make caster and icing sugar. As I'll have £7 left over, I can buy an analogue oven thermometer as well. There are a couple on Amazon under £5, a KitchenCraft for £4.49 and a Chef Aid for £4.99. Do you think these will be accurate enough or do I need to spend more?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_9?url=search-alias=kitchen&field-keywords=oven+thermometer+for+fan+oven&sprefix=oven+ther,kitchen,150&crid=3RBJZ7AS7Q1P9

We have one and it works fine however I've never actually tested to see how accurate it is so can't comment on that. Maybe a test is needed

You would be better with a dedicated temperature probe as they will undoubtedly be more accurate however will be more pricey as well. I bought an Inkbird 2 probe thermometer for BBQ however its fine in the oven, advantage of the dual probe is you can have one in the oven monitoring temp, and the other in whatever you are cooking. IIRC it was around £20 so appreciate it's above your budget but will be more accurate for sure.

Merlin5 · 25 Jan 2019 at 09:22

Thanks Spuj. Maybe I should consider one of these?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Non-contac...01AT9TON0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Spuj · 25 Jan 2019 at 11:22

Merlin5 said:
Thanks Spuj. Maybe I should consider one of these?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Non-contac...01AT9TON0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I can't comment from experience as I have never used one, however from videos/blog posts/tutorials I've seen they are meant to be quite accurate and the one you have linked has very good reviews. Hopefully someone with more experience can comment.

jpaul · 25 Jan 2019 at 14:10

Spuj said:
I bought an Inkbird 2 probe

looks good, lcd screen on our 3year old from etiltd stopped working, so need a new one
... not sure if the wireless ones work in an oven .. or under foil.

Merlin5 said:
plus giving me the ability to grind granulated sugar and make caster and icing sugar.

you are really planning that ? ..I'd be concerned about blade wear.
was sceptical about if it would get used, but got a kwood chef off gumtree, & with a flexi-beater became good for cakes, and w/food processor attachment does pastry

Merlin5 · 25 Jan 2019 at 16:59

Well I bought a Kenwood food processor a few weeks ago for chopping and shredding veg and making dough, only a basic £30 one but it's great. However, instructions say not suitable for grinding sugar or coffee. But now I also want a decent mixer and have chosen this one which comes with a blender. Good reviews, quite a lot of mixer for the money.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B076H86S8G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A106SM7EMLCSDW&psc=1

I probably won't use the blender that much so it should be ideal for grinding sugar down. It might wear the blades a bit, but, not that bothered.

neviditelny · 26 Jan 2019 at 05:46

Merlin5 said:
Well I bought a Kenwood food processor a few weeks ago for chopping and shredding veg and making dough, only a basic £30 one but it's great.

Which food processor did you get? I'm looking to get a cheapish food processor mainly for chopping/shredding vegetables.

Merlin5 · 26 Jan 2019 at 13:06

neviditelny said:
Which food processor did you get? I'm looking to get a cheapish food processor mainly for chopping/shredding vegetables.

The Kenwood FP120. Can get it at Tesco or Sainsburys, though it's a pound cheaper at Tesco.

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/263924852

Jasoncmor · 26 Jan 2019 at 20:50

I bought a tuna can strainer which is really handy.

neviditelny · 27 Jan 2019 at 02:26

Merlin5 said:
The Kenwood FP120. Can get it at Tesco or Sainsburys, though it's a pound cheaper at Tesco.

https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/263924852

I've ordered that Kenwood food processor now. Will be delivered together with some other household goods I was in need of as well.