Gotten any fun stuff lately?

Maison Rustique · January 19

I had reward points to use, so got a Presto Salad Shooter. It arrived yesterday, but haven't used it yet. I can't wait to shred some cheese without aggravating my joints.

**ElsieD** · January 19

1 hour ago, Maison Rustique said:

I had reward points to use, so got a Presto Salad Shooter. It arrived yesterday, but haven't used it yet. I can't wait to shred some cheese without aggravating my joints.

It works really well.

lindag · January 19

Uh-oh. I didn't see this.

Laurentius · January 19

2 hours ago, Maison Rustique said:

I had reward points to use, so got a Presto Salad Shooter.

Now you need the companion Jerky Shooter. While you're at it, order a 2-gun Western rig from El Paso Saddlery and you're all set.

**MaryIsobel** · January 19

4 hours ago, Maison Rustique said:

I had reward points to use, so got a Presto Salad Shooter. It arrived yesterday, but haven't used it yet. I can't wait to shred some cheese without aggravating my joints.

I bought myself a Geedel rotary grater, it suctions onto the counter top and has been a life saver for my poor wrists. I also have a Vidalia chop wizard. Between those two items, I have been able to stop avoiding recipes that involve a lot of chopping or grating. I don't know how to do a "friendly Amazon link" but I recently got a couple of little silicone grid contraptions that fit onto the grid of my Vidalia chopper. They make clean-up even easier.

Maison Rustique · January 19

I'm making meatloaf later and used the Salad Shooter a while ago to make breadcrumbs. So easy and fast!! I love this already!!

Maison Rustique · January 19

2 hours ago, MaryIsobel said:

I bought myself a Geedel rotary grater, it suctions onto the counter top and has been a life saver for my poor wrists. I also have a Vidalia chop wizard. Between those two items, I have been able to stop avoiding recipes that involve a lot of chopping or grating. I don't know how to do a "friendly Amazon link" but I recently got a couple of little silicone grid contraptions that fit onto the grid of my Vidalia chopper. They make clean-up even easier.

Unless I got rid of it, I have a chopper thing that looks like that, though may be a different brand. I've never used it and have had it for probably at least 10 years. I'll look around to see if it still lives here.

**Smithy** · January 20

On 1/19/2024 at 11:23 AM, MaryIsobel said:

I bought myself a Geedel rotary grater, it suctions onto the counter top and has been a life saver for my poor wrists. I also have a Vidalia chop wizard. Between those two items, I have been able to stop avoiding recipes that involve a lot of chopping or grating. I don't know how to do a "friendly Amazon link" but I recently got a couple of little silicone grid contraptions that fit onto the grid of my Vidalia chopper. They make clean-up even easier.

VIDALIA CHOP WIZARD EZ Cleaning Lift Tab - Two Pack (eG-friendly Amazon.com link)

Helping out here, a bit. Incidentally, there's a help article on inserting links -- including Amazon links -- here.

**Smithy** · January 20

22 hours ago, Maison Rustique said:

Unless I got rid of it, I have a chopper thing that looks like that, though may be a different brand. I've never used it and have had it for probably at least 10 years. I'll look around to see if it still lives here.

We have one at home and one in the Princessmobile. I rarely use it, but my darling uses it all the time for chopping onions as well as potatoes. A couple of years ago we figured out that if he diced onions, then potatoes, for his beloved hash that the potatoes essentially cleaned the grids. In both vegetable cases you have to slice the vegetable into rounds first (with a knife) but he finds it quite quick and convenient.

JoNorvelleWalker · April 7

New refrigerator for my bedroom.

**TdeV** · April 7

13 minutes ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

New refrigerator for my bedroom.

Excellent, @JoNorvelleWalker !

Laurentius · April 9

On 4/7/2024 at 3:39 PM, JoNorvelleWalker said:

New refrigerator for my bedroom.

Now I want one for the shower...

JoNorvelleWalker · April 9

2 hours ago, Laurentius said:

Now I want one for the shower...

I have a shower mat arriving today to put under the new refrigerator. The refrigerator door gets stuck on the bedroom rug. But be careful. When I've done cooking in the bathroom it trips the circuit breaker.

**TdeV** · April 9

@JoNorvelleWalker

Jo, I think you should auction off tickets to view your apartment. You might earn enough for a few new appliances. 😛

Katie Meadow · April 10

9 hours ago, TdeV said:

@JoNorvelleWalker

Jo, I think you should auction off tickets to view your apartment. You might earn enough for a few new appliances. 😛

Charge extra for looking under the bed.

liuzhou · April 16

What a fun packed life I live! Today I bought a new wok brush.

The Present

Its handle is a different shape from the ones I've being buying for decades! I'd better go lie down before I get over-excited.

The Past

Kerry Beal · April 16

It's a thing of beauty!

blue_dolphin · May 24

I bought a bunch of silicone spatulas from Thermoworks the other day when they were 40% off to see if there's one that would be a good sub for my iSi spatulas that are no longer available.

Sadly, none look as good as that one but some may be serviceable.

From the left are the mini spatula and spoonula. On the other side of the tape measure are the Spoonula, followed by the small, medium and large spatulas. That large spatula, that's almost 15" seems like quite the weapon. The spoonula looks most useful, though it's a lot bigger than the iSi slim spatula I'm wanting to replace.

Cat? What cat?

Edited May 24 by blue_dolphin (log)

**Smithy** · May 24

Yes, it's a shame about the iSI spatulas. I bought several while they were still available and they're still my favorites. Something about the Thermoworks spatula shape doesn't appeal to me as much, although I like the colors!

Kerry Beal · May 25

7 hours ago, blue_dolphin said:

I bought a bunch of silicone spatulas from Thermoworks the other day when they were 40% off to see if there's one that would be a good sub for my iSi spatulas that are no longer available.

Sadly, none look as good as that one but some may be serviceable.

From the left are the mini spatula and spoonula. On the other side of the tape measure are the Spoonula, followed by the small, medium and large spatulas. That large spatula, that's almost 15" seems like quite the weapon. The spoonula looks most useful, though it's a lot bigger than the iSi slim spatula I'm wanting to replace.

Cat? What cat?

Got a picture of the one you are trying to replace?

blue_dolphin · May 25

28 minutes ago, Kerry Beal said:

Got a picture of the one you are trying to replace?

Here is the no longer available iSi slim silicone spatula (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) added to the lineup, to the right of the tape measure. The edges are very thin, which is functionally excellent but if your cat sitter uses them to scoop out the food from pull-top cans, they get nicked, as you can see.

I currently have one of these Mrs. Anderson's baking slim spatula (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) in my Amazon cart. I purchased one of these Mastrad silicone slim spatulas (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) a while back but the edges are quite thick and chunky.

So far, my top contenders are this Tovolo spatula with a stainless handle (eG-friendly Amazon.com link), pretty good with a nice thin edge. I'd probably use it more if it were red 🙃 I also mentioned previously the Rose Levy Beranbaum graduated spatula (eG-friendly Amazon.com link), which is a touch narrow, but not bad either.

I'll give that Thermo spoonula a good audition to see how it works.

haresfur · May 25

I really like the Thermoworks minis that I was gifted. Small but still substantial.

Kerry Beal · May 25

7 hours ago, haresfur said:

I really like the Thermoworks minis that I was gifted. Small but still substantial.

The thing I like most about them - when I'm doing a trade show - they do an excellent job of cleaning the sides of the bowl of chocolate. Since I don't have water when I'm doing these shows I need to be able to hit the bowl with a heat gun and wipe it clean to continue. The other small ones I have don't - as they aren't flexible enough. The only downside compared to the other small ones I got from the dollar store years ago - is they can't go in the microwave due to the metal shank.

**Smithy** · June 5

On 5/24/2024 at 9:36 PM, blue_dolphin said:

Here is the no longer available iSi slim silicone spatula (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) added to the lineup, to the right of the tape measure. The edges are very thin, which is functionally excellent but if your cat sitter uses them to scoop out the food from pull-top cans, they get nicked, as you can see.

I currently have one of these Mrs. Anderson's baking slim spatula (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) in my Amazon cart. I purchased one of these Mastrad silicone slim spatulas (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) a while back but the edges are quite thick and chunky.

So far, my top contenders are this Tovolo spatula with a stainless handle (eG-friendly Amazon.com link), pretty good with a nice thin edge. I'd probably use it more if it were red 🙃 I also mentioned previously the Rose Levy Beranbaum graduated spatula (eG-friendly Amazon.com link), which is a touch narrow, but not bad either.

I'll give that Thermo spoonula a good audition to see how it works.

I came over to this topic, all hot and bothered, to tell about the Mrs. Anderson's baking slim spatula (eG-friendly Amazon.com link) and see that it's the one you listed above. I have 2 on the way. Do you like yours?

Edited June 11 by Smithy
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