Let me start off by saying I love this Mezzaluna Knife! I had used one when I was younger and worked in a pizza joint but had never come across one since. So, needless to say, when the opportunity arose to test this baby out I did. It works great! No more chasing the pizza down to cut completely through the crust with a traditional cutter. This 12” mezzaluna knife does the job quickly and efficiently with just one cut! You will find that this knife is handy for cutting all sorts of things besides pizza. The best part of it is the handles at each end. This makes it really easy to apply pressure right where you need it as you are cutting and keep a good grip at the same time. Since this knife is made of one complete piece of stainless steel no worries about the handles ever falling off either. Concerned about the length of this knife and cutting a finger while rummaging through a drawer? Don’t be, it comes with its own cover for the blade making it a safe item for a drawer. Or do like I do and attach your knives to a knife magnet on your kitchen wall. This will help to keep it away from small children and going dull faster at the same time. . Once you use this item you will wonder how you never knew about it before.
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Yes, you read that right, Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream. What will they think of next? I will admit that when I first saw this new ice cream flavor I was a little leery. I mean, don’t get me wrong I enjoy a good ole peanut butter and jelly sandwich the same as anyone but as an ice cream? I had to try this out for myself. I have to say it was delicious! Even my youngest son who does not regularly eat peanut butter at all liked it and that is saying a lot. I am not sure how they did it but this ice cream taste just like I was eating a sandwich minus the bread. I had three people testing this new product out with me and we all agreed it could not have tasted any closer to a sandwich without being one. My son who never eats pb&j’s even liked it and said he would eat it on a regular basis if I purchased it. We all enjoyed the flavor and hope to see it in a store near us real soon. Halo Top you did a wonderful job creating this new flavor of ice cream!
halotop.com To begin with I will admit I had always been a little leery of silicone kitchen items but I decided I would give these ice cube trays a shot and I am glad I did. The trays are sturdy enough that when you fill them with liquid they do not bend but hold their form. That surprised me. At first it was difficult to get the ice cubes out but after I ran the backside of the trays under water they came out real easily. The size and shape of them makes them super easy to drop inside bottles or drinking containers that have an opening of at least 1 ¼”. My son loves this because he drinks a particular tea that allows him to drop a couple ice cubes in it to give it a good chill. The cute hexagon shape may even be perfect for making small bath bombs and soaps. I have not tried this just yet but I look forward to purchasing another set just for this reason. One of the best things I like about these trays is the fact that they come with a one year replacement and refund warranty, try getting that with traditional ice cube trays. I have to say these silicone ice cube trays have encouraged me to look into more silicone kitchen items.
www.adoriclife.com Here we are with another one of Penzeys Spices awesome seasonings. This time I am taste testing their Cajun seasoning. This blend of paprika, salt, celery, sugar, garlic, onion, oregano, caraway, dill, turmeric, rosemary, thyme, various peppers, and more makes this one of the best Cajun seasonings I have ever cooked with. Due to the exceptional quality of these spices I am finding that it is not always necessary for me to use the exact amount called for in certain recipes. Penzeys spices are so full of flavor that I find myself being able to get away with using just about half of what some of the recipes I cook call for and I still end up having a wonderful tasting meal. I really cannot say enough about this company. I am starting to use more and more of their spices and even though I know I am purchasing quality spices it still just never ceases to amaze me on how much better their taste is when compared to the spices I have been using for years. I guess it just goes to show that this company is all about quality and you can definitely tell it in the taste.
www.penzeys.com Now this is what cinnamon is supposed to taste like!! Wow what a difference when compared to that which I normally purchase at the grocery store. This cinnamon has such a good flavor to it that it almost numbs your tongue. My son and I did a taste test with this cinnamon and 3 different brands I already had on hand. Let’s just say the other 3 had so much filler in them that we both agreed they were very bland and pretty close to tasting like dirt in comparison to Penzeys. If you don’t believe me try it for yourself. You will be totally amazed at the taste difference. It is clear that this is real cinnamon with no added fillers. The cinnamon flavor is so sweet and rich that even after eating something you have added it to you feel like you have been chewing a cinnamon flavored gum all day. My second test was my incent burner. I have burned cinnamon for a long time but it always seems like you never smell it. This cinnamon was the exact opposite. It had such a strong aroma my son asked me if I was making cinnamon rolls or something. I am clearly satisfied with this spice and cannot wait to test the rest of the sample spices. Cinnamon by Penzeys Spices is by far better than any I have ever used before!
www.penzeys.com/ All I can say is absolutely delicious! If you have not tried spices from Penzeys Spices you really should. I currently received a nice sample box from them and this is just one of their spices that I have tried this week and I am in love. This one is called Tuscan Sunset. It is considered an Italian style seasoning and I think from now on it will be the only Italian seasoning I use other than the one I make myself. It is a wonderfully tasteful combination of basil, oregano, peppers, garlic, thyme, fennel, and anise seed with NO salt. Can you imagine that, no salt? And surprisingly after tasting it I did not even want to add salt. I wanted to get the full effect of this seasonings flavor so I sprinkled it on a simple salad with no dressing, something I never do. I have to say I was very impressed. It added a wonderful flavor and made me question as to why I had never tried such a thing before. I look forward to making spaghetti later this week and only adding this spice seasoning to my tomato and meat blend. I can’t wait to taste the results. If you are looking to add some new spices to your life, I suggest checking out Penzeys Spices.
If this is not the cutest item I have seen in a while I do not know what is. I love this little guy!! He is made out of a silicone rubber and he holds your teabag as he hangs alongside your tea cup. He is really easy to use. You separate his bottom half from his top half, insert your teabag, put him back together, and hang him on the inside of your hot cup of water and allow your tea to steep. He is so adorable! What I find even better is that I am able to drink my tea and he just stays right in place. He is also a great conversation piece. I get a kick out of the look on people’s faces when I sit at the table with Mr. Teapot and my favorite cup of tea. Everyone always asks me where I got him from and how he works. He has made a wonderful addition to my tea time. If you are looking for a unique gift for your favorite tea lover this little guy will do just the trick. Check him and other unique kitchen gadgets out at Kitchen DoDo’s website https://kitchendodo.com. For an added bonus use the code MRTEAPOT20 to get 20% off any item.
Here is another wonderful kitchen product I just cannot say enough about. I know I already did a review about a product similar to this one but, I used that one for my bathroom items. This one is solely used for my kitchen and it works magnificently. Due to its large size it enables me to not just store my knives on the wall but also my can opener and numerous other cooking utensils that are made of metal. Being 14 inches long it gives me ample space for utensils helping me to organize my somewhat small kitchen even better. This magnetic holder is super easy to install and even comes with drywall screw anchors to ensure it stays in one place on the wall. The stainless steel cover slides right over the screw strip giving it a nice clean look while hiding the wall attachment. This stainless steel cover also makes this item a breeze to clean up if you should have it near your stove and grease splatters on it. The look of it is sure to compliment any kitchen. Since this magnetic holder is so powerful I plan to purchase the 16 inch next and use it to store my household tools such as; hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, and etc. I have already tested these items on the one in my kitchen so I know a bigger one will work great on my porch!
amzn.to/2FJshot This item came in today to be tested and so far so good. It is a better quality item than you normally get at the store. The handles have a rubberlike grip and are ergonomically designed for comfort. Once you have opened the can there is a magnet that lifts the lid for you and there is a bottle opener. The only thing I worry about is the handle you turn, it is made of plastic and I wonder how long it may last. My overall opinion is that this item is definitely heavy duty and so I give it 5 stars!!
Here is another one of my favorite items. So much so that I got 2 of them. One for my kitchen knives and one for my bathroom. Yes, I said bathroom. I was tired of digging through drawers or my medicine cabinet when I needed nail clippers, nail file, tweezers, etc so I put one of these up and now everything is always in a nice handy spot. Anything fairly small and metal stays right where I can see it and is easy to get to making my bathroom even more organized. Great way to keep your knives within your reach as well!!
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