Bisbee Gal Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 For years we burned our fingers getting toast, bagels, English muffins out of the toaster. That's no way to start the day! Found these a few years back and no more burned fingers....and no metal to shock us into the day. What's your favorite low cost kitchen gadget?? https://www.amazon.com.mx/Kuhn-Rikon-27713-Silicone-Chefs/dp/B004QGXNMQ/ref=sr_1_29?__mk_es_MX=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&keywords=silicone+tongs&qid=1557332857&s=gateway&sr=8-29 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkshawn Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 There is a bamboo equivalent that some kind sister-in-law gifted us a few yrs ago. Works beautifully, sorry have no idea were to source it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I make these jar openers out of that rubbery waffle-weave shelf lining. Works on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I use a rubber band for a jar opener. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Those rubbery shelf liners are also great for stabilizing a mixing bowl or cutting board; no more sliding around on the counter. I also use leftover liner under flower vases and as coasters. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 The large and small cutting boards that I made from scrap wood. No cost. This is the large one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 I like my hand carved, wooden jiller. All sorts of opportunities for jilling, can even be used as a muddler for Mojitos. Hey - those cabinet fronts and tiles look mighty familiar? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegarn Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 My mandolin slicer. I bought one at the everything store in Ajijic, and I use it almost every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 The Vegetable Peeler Scraper. Used a knife most of my life and didn't really like the rigid peeler. Once they made the blade flexible I really liked it and seldom use a knife anymore for potatos or carrots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Wow, Jillin - one question - is that haggis or wtf on your homemade cutting board? Because, well, just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, kam said: Wow, Jillin - one question - is that haggis or wtf on your homemade cutting board? Because, well, just wow. Hungarian bread dumplings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 9 hours ago, Bisbee Gal said: Those rubbery shelf liners are also great for stabilizing a mixing bowl or cutting board; no more sliding around on the counter. I also use leftover liner under flower vases and as coasters. A just-damp paper towel will also do the trick for mixing bowl or cutting board. To keep little bowls from slipping around on an under-plate, I use small rounds of banana leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted May 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 We buy a lot of fresh fish at the pescaderias, whole fish that I have them fillet. But there are always a few bones left, especially pin bones in salmon. I used to pull them out with my fingers prior to cooking, but my dexterity (and patience) isn't what it used to be. A few months ago I bought these Japanese Fish Tweezers. Amazingly strong, grabs and holds even the smallest bones. https://www.amazon.com.mx/Kotobuki-Japanese-Fish-Bone-Tweezers/dp/B00462R8RQ/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?__mk_es_MX=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&keywords=japanese+fish+tweezer&qid=1557400713&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 9 hours ago, happyjillin said: Hungarian bread dumplings As posted by Ned Small to Chapala.com in 2019. Got to love the new google image recognition search! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Re: Japanese fish tweezers, what also works well are strawberry hullers. The refers to taking out the green bits on fresh strawberries, they work good for that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 I had to order a strawberry huller from Amazon; nothing like it exists around here. Overly-priced for a piece of bent metal, but at least I have one now. Now, if I could only find it in my kitchen drawer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Ceramic blade vegetable peeler. Always super sharp - but don't drop it on the floor, it might shatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 A splatter screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 A bagel cutter. Makes cutting safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted May 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 @Tiny, have not seen your bagel cutter before. Is that a blade in the middle, that you turn the bagel around? Or is it a "stabber" that holds the bagel while you use a knife to slice it? We have a bagel guillotine. It's 10 bucks in the US, but about 300 pesos here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Bisbee Gal said: @Tiny, have not seen your bagel cutter before. Is that a blade in the middle, that you turn the bagel around? Or is it a "stabber" that holds the bagel while you use a knife to slice it? We have a bagel guillotine. It's 10 bucks in the US, but about 300 pesos here. Yes, it is a sharp blade in the middle. You insert the blade in the side of the bagel with the two plastic pieces holding the bagel. Then with a small sawing motion, turn the bagel. It is gentle way to cut. It also works on English muffins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily H Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 All purpose kitchen knife sold by GOMUM on US Amazon. A simple and cheap aluminum lime squeezer from tianguis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 I had a neighbor once whose favorite kitchen item was the telephone, for making restaurant reservations. Mine? A teflon coated heavy Comal that covers two burners: large enough for 3 or four tortillas or many slices of FrenchToast. Got it from Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Cheap Tramontina chef's knife from CostCo, that is dimpled. Often referred to as a santoku, the dimples make slicing vegetables way better. Friction is reduced, veggies slide off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Liana Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Bisbee Gal said: @Tiny, have not seen your bagel cutter before. Is that a blade in the middle, that you turn the bagel around? Or is it a "stabber" that holds the bagel while you use a knife to slice it? We have a bagel guillotine. It's 10 bucks in the US, but about 300 pesos here. I have an almost identical bagel cutter, given to me about 10 years ago by a friend. What I don't have are bagels. A friend who had never made any before made some and brought me two of them. Not bagels, weird texture, too big, too not-a-bagel. One of these days I might have to try it myself. I wish your bagel guy over there delivered to Morelia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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