Sandra Keros
I used to nod my head in disbelief at my brother when he would buy yet
another cymbal for his drum set(s) or "crucial" part or tool for one of his many motorcycles. However, when it comes to the kitchen, I can be just as guilty. After all, tools are a lot of fun to play with - but - too many can clog your drawers and give you more items to clean.
Here are $150 worth of kitchen tools that you can easily do without:
Stainless steel soap bar. This is supposed to remove the smell of garlic and onion from your hands. It works, however, you can simply rub your fingers up and down the large stainless steel section of your chef's knife for the same effect.
Herb and onion chopper. Once you peel and chop an onion in half - or rinse and pat dry fresh herbs - it doesn't take much longer to chop them yourself, unless your chef's knife is dull or you're feeding an army solo (then a food processor might help). No need for extra cleanup.
Avocado slicer. Sure, this may make slicing an avocado happen in one fell swoop, but unless you're doing 20 avocados in one sitting, you're just fine using a knife (to cut in half & score the flesh) and spoon (to scoop out).
Mushroom brush. Shhh, I still own this little guy but I never use it. Simply dampen a paper towel or towel and wipe off the excess dirt on a mushroom and you're done.
Egg separator. Great intention, but another drawer clogger. The sides of the egg shell are well designed to separate an egg white from its yolk.
Electric can opener. Does anyone still use this? My grandma had one but that was back in the '70's when I think they might have first come out. Then again, it's probably good, though, if you have arthritis.
And the most expensive item on the list...
Electric Carving Knife. Just shoot me so it's over.
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