Kitchen

[DoneTryin]

12-cup KitchenAid food process (red); purchased probably 6 or 7 years ago & still in box. I keep hoping one of my nieces will get married so I can gift it to her.

Small KitchenAid food process (also red); purchased probably 5 or 6 years ago & still in box.

Numerous choppers & slicers, though I am currently going through them to keep just one. I know I can do it because I did the same thing with my knives in Dec & got the inventory down to 5 of the basics.

The latest version of the Nutribullet, & I already have a Vitamix which I do use.

Over the last 20 years, I've had 3 bread machines which I'd use for a couple of months, then got tired of it taking up counter space. Once I've put them into a cabinet, I never use them again. I'll have to say that I think I've finally broken myself of this habit.

Sigh...

[J Town Girl]

I believe it was over 15 years ago that I bought a Ron Popeil rotisserie from QVC. I think in all of those years I've only used it once or twice. It sits in our shed collecting dust while I go to Costco and buy their prepared rotisserie chickens. I'm a lazy cook so I have no idea why I ever purchased it.

[vabreeze]

Juice machines! I originally bought the one that Jack LaLanne used to demonstrate. for a while, I did juice fairly regularly. Then I purchased another that supposedly was a bit better than the one I already had (I think it was supposed to be easier to clean). Then there was another that I bought that didn't require you to cut up some fruits before sending it down the hatch to be juiced. Both of the latter two purchases were never taken out of their boxes. But I think I am going to reignite my interest in juicing for the health benefits.

[chickenbutt]

On 3/4/2015 J Town Girl said:

I believe it was over 15 years ago that I bought a Ron Popeil rotisserie from QVC. I think in all of those years I've only used it once or twice. It sits in our shed collecting dust while I go to Costco and buy their prepared rotisserie chickens. I'm a lazy cook so I have no idea why I ever purchased it.

Man, they must have sold a zillion of those - between the informercials and QVC, over the years!

All I ever thought was - what a mess that must be to clean up.

[chickenbutt]

On 3/4/2015 vabreeze said:

Juice machines! I originally bought the one that Jack LaLanne used to demonstrate. for a while, I did juice fairly regularly. Then I

My husband just HAD to have one of those, years ago. He used it twice. It's either out in the garage or, more probably, donated.

He wouldn't be talked out of it. I told him - you're just throwing away all the nutritional value and fiber, and drinking the sugar. What's the point of that? ha

[vabreeze]

On 3/4/2015 chickenbutt said:

On 3/4/2015 vabreeze said:

Juice machines! I originally bought the one that Jack LaLanne used to demonstrate. for a while, I did juice fairly regularly. Then I

My husband just HAD to have one of those, years ago. He used it twice. It's either out in the garage or, more probably, donated.

He wouldn't be talked out of it. I told him - you're just throwing away all the nutritional value and fiber, and drinking the sugar. What's the point of that? ha

Hey chickenbutt! Haven't tried any of these yet but expect to once I get back into juicing fruits and veggies.

1. In the mood for something warm? Add it to your next soup recipe or make your own veggie broth.

2. Add to your favorite vegetarian burger recipe. It adds flavor, texture, moisture and nutrition.

3. Use pulp from homemade cinnamon hazelnut milk to make Raw Cinnamon Rolls!

4. Add it to your next smoothie recipe to add in additional fiber. You’ll be surprised how you won’t be able to taste it!

5. Add pulp to add nutrients to delicious muffins.

6. Compost your pulp and add it to your garden.

7. Make an Italian favorite into a nutrient rich dish by using pulp to make vegetarian Spaghetti & Meatballs

8. If you don’t have time to use the pulp immediately, you can place it in resealable bags and freeze it until you are ready. While some of the nutritional value may be lost when freezing, most of the fiber will remain.

9. Feed it to your furry friends! Add a little leftover kale pulp to your dog’s food bowl, they will scarf it down. You can also make dog treats.

I'm sure you will share this info with your hubby!! Quite a few recipes on You Tube for incorporating the fruit/veggie pulp into foods to eat.

[hopi]

On 3/4/2015 chickenbutt said:

On 3/4/2015 J Town Girl said:

I believe it was over 15 years ago that I bought a Ron Popeil rotisserie from QVC. I think in all of those years I've only used it once or twice. It sits in our shed collecting dust while I go to Costco and buy their prepared rotisserie chickens. I'm a lazy cook so I have no idea why I ever purchased it.

Man, they must have sold a zillion of those - between the informercials and QVC, over the years!

All I ever thought was - what a mess that must be to clean up.

That the one item I did not even consider for that exact reason

Sometimes common sense prevails

[eddyandme]

On 3/3/2015 gardensla said:

On 3/3/2015 lacey1 said:

Yonannas, anyone?

Duh, yep! Tried it once - gross: it immediately became a donation. Sodastream - works well, but don't drink that much soda: considering donation along with sodas. And, Emeril's Deep Fryer - still haven't used this thing!!!!!! I love fried food, but it seems like too much trouble for one person - guess I'm a lazy solo cook. Debating as to whether or not to donate this item also as I'm sure a larger family might greatly enjoy this.

[Sammijo10]

Notice no one says they never use their Kitchen Aid mixer or VitaMix!? Tells you something about what we do use the most.

[Daysdee]

On 3/4/2015 hopi said:

On 3/4/2015 chickenbutt said:

On 3/4/2015 J Town Girl said:

I believe it was over 15 years ago that I bought a Ron Popeil rotisserie from QVC. I think in all of those years I've only used it once or twice. It sits in our shed collecting dust while I go to Costco and buy their prepared rotisserie chickens. I'm a lazy cook so I have no idea why I ever purchased it.

Man, they must have sold a zillion of those - between the informercials and QVC, over the years!

All I ever thought was - what a mess that must be to clean up.

That the one item I did not even consider for that exact reason

Sometimes common sense prevails

The presentations on QVC made it look so appealing, but I also thought about the clean-up and just knew it wouldn't be easy. This is one item I passed on purchasing.