Top 5 kitchen tools for under $10
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| August 03, 2010
In Frugal Food & Facts, Kitchen Basics
1. Lemon reamer. Easy squeeze and get every drop.
2. Small mesh strainer. Fits over cans for easy draining.
3. Rubber spatula with 1-inch blade. Fits in tight spaces to scrape out all the good stuff.
4. Garlic press. Eliminates a lot of mincing.
5. Parchment paper. Line cookie sheets and you don’t have to scrub between batches. Plus cookies never stick.
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From Frees Sports Odds - August 03, 2010
When you are cooking more than one food item, a programmable timer is a necessity for keeping track of your projects. I can only think of a few other essentials to fully outfit the kitchen a small non-stick pan for omelets and scrambled eggs, a couple of baking pans.