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KITCHEN APPRECIATION OF...

Flatbush — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:52:23 GMT

So often, I think about how much I appreciate the large double sink (without a divider) in my kitchen.

So convenient and holds 2 large pots or bowls at the same time.

Do you have a special something, gadget, appliance etc. in your kitchen that you are so very glad you have?

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:42:33 GMT

Instantpot....so useful and easy. I find I use it almost daily and the ability to set it up and leave it to cook is such a benefit. Sweet potatoes, grains, veggies, soups, chili...just choose the 15 minute automatic and instant meals!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:53:23 GMT

I know this probably sounds silly but I bought an instant pot for the sole purpose of making hard cooked eggs. I don't make anything else in it, but I use it weekly and am delighted with the reliable consistent results and super easy to peel eggs.

My other favorite is my indoor Ninja XL grill. It also is used often. It has multiple features, but the main two I use are the grill and air fryer. We had the original but upgraded to the larger one for more surface area. The old one was fine so we passed it along to someone who would use it. We haven't fired up our big Weber outdoor gas grill in several years.

Lastly would be my Kitchen HQ Grater w/Suction Base (HSN and currently on a Black Friday deal). I prefer shredding my own cheese because it avoids the additives and it melts better. The grater makes short work of that job without needing to pull out the big, electric food processor. It works great for other shredding jobs too, like zucchini and cauliflower rice.

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hopi — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:52:32 GMT

Dishwasher, Fridge & Stove

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vermint — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:34:05 GMT

I, too, have a large double sink...but mine is divided. The two sinks are equal in size. So many of my friends homes, the sinks are shallow & small, with one side larger, but mine is deep and wide. It makes hand washing large pots, etc. so much easier--and there's less splashing of water everywhere!

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on the bay — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:47:34 GMT

I have 2 very helpful opener helpers-one opens any bottle cap, the other helps to open any jar.

And I always appreciate my Mr. Coffee coffee maker

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faeriemoon — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:57:50 GMT

I appreciate my abundance of counter space, my two large sinks, and my double oven range.

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rockygems123 — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:06:16 GMT

@Flatbush wrote:
So often, I think about how much I appreciate the large double sink (without a divider) in my kitchen.
So convenient and holds 2 large pots or bowls at the same time.
Do you have a special something, gadget, appliance etc. in your kitchen that you are so very glad you have?

@Flatbush

I'm sure I'll understand once you explain but I'm confused about your sink. It's a double sink without a divider, that's not a large single sink then?

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on the bay — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:07:31 GMT

I've heard the large sink called a farmer's sink.

I never got the divider thing. I guess if one side is used with a garbage disposal to scrape off food and the other side for rinsing or something?

My daughter has a divider and it seems it was installed wrong. There is a tiny sink on the right side with a garbage disposal and the left side is large with just a drain. You'd think that large side would have the garbage disposal? You can barely scape off or put any dirty dishes in the small size. It doesn't make sense.

I say keep the large sink and let people decide how they use it!

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:28:34 GMT

Slicone spoonulas.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:03:10 GMT

How could I overlook our Ninja Dual Brew coffeemaker?! 😲

I love that thing!

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wagirl — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:51:04 GMT

In my old kitchen---I had an appliance garage --man alive, I loved that thing--had an outlet inside too. that's where many of my small counter top appliances lived--Then I also had a built in vacuum system that had an outlet near the kitchen---wonderful!!

right now --am totally in love with my Ninja outdoor smoker and grill----makes cooking fun again!!!

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Sooner — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:37:09 GMT

My double-wide pull-out drawers in the bottom cabinets. They hold everything we need and I am thankful for them every day. One set is for measuring, baking and prep; another for cleanup, mixing bowls and strainers and storage containers; two for pots and pans, and another for baking and roasting pans--metal and ceramic.

Also, the Vitamix, Nespresso, rice cooker and bread machine--used every day or weekly.

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ECBG — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:01:36 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
I've heard the large sink called a framer's sink.
I never got the divider thing. I guess if one side is used with a garbage disposal to scrape off food and the other side for rinsing or something?

My daughter has a divider and it seems it was installed wrong. There is a tiny sink on the right side with a garbage disposal and the left side is large with just a drain. You'd think that large side would have the garbage disposal? You can barely scape off or put any dirty dishes in the small size. It doesn't make sense.

I say keep the large sink and let people decide how they use it!

@on the bay

The small side of the sink is for soaking dishes or silverware and washing produce.

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ECBG — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:02:58 GMT

I love our microwave! I love things hot and we reheat soups and stews.

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on the bay — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 22:00:27 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@on the bay wrote:
I've heard the large sink called a framer's sink.
I never got the divider thing. I guess if one side is used with a garbage disposal to scrape off food and the other side for rinsing or something?

My daughter has a divider and it seems it was installed wrong. There is a tiny sink on the right side with a garbage disposal and the left side is large with just a drain. You'd think that large side would have the garbage disposal? You can barely scape off or put any dirty dishes in the small size. It doesn't make sense.

I say keep the large sink and let people decide how they use it!
@on the bay

The small side of the sink is for soaking dishes or silverware and washing produce.

That's the problem with hers-the large side where you would soak dishes is large but no garbage disposal and the tiny side you can't fit any pot in it.

You have to get rid of any soaking or food with your hands in the large one. It's crazy.

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ECBG — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 22:08:44 GMT

@on the bay

I guess you scrape into the large side and leave in water on the small side.

My issue would be fresh green beans. I need 2 large sides to do multiple washings efficiently. I do 5 pounds at a time to eat for the week.

I wouldn't want to do 1 washing, put in a pot to hold, rinse the sink out and refill with water after all of that bean breaking.

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ECBG — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 22:12:15 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
I have 2 very helpful opener helpers-one opens any bottle cap, the other helps to open any jar.

And I always appreciate my Mr. Coffee coffee maker

@on the bay

I just got this from amazon. Having a hard time with my left hand neurology issue.

They show how to use it on amazon.

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Carmie — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 22:18:13 GMT

I love my KA food processor, and my Titan peeler the most. I use them everyday and they make food prep easier.

I like having double ovens too.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 22:29:30 GMT

My Keurig coffee maker and Vitamix!😁

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