SH&SH Pizza Cutter Review

So I like to make homemade pizzas, because 1. I love pizza and 2. I like easy meal prep. Of course when you make homemade pizza, sometimes the crust can be tough to cut through and although we have some knives to do the job, the end result isn't always pretty. Therefore, I was excited to review the pizza cutter from SH&SH.

MagiKitchen Mesh Strainer Review

I was provided with the MagiKitchen Mesh Strainer for review a while ago and I've had it to review. As you can see in this picture, I was in the process of using it. You may also recognize the bags/labels from Plated, but this meal ended up being a disaster. I haven't reviewed Plated in a while because things kind of imploded with this particular meal. A bit of artichoke got stuck in the garbage disposal and rather than enjoy dinner, we spent the night fixing our sink. 

Anyway, I have had this strainer for a while but hadn't ended up using it since I hadn't made pasta recently. 

Fulmar Expandable Bamboo Cutlery Organizer Review

Crafty had just come to help us pack our house up for the move and when we received the message about the Fulmar expandable cutlery organizer, she knew it would be perfect. We currently have a smaller one in the drawer, but with the move, it's time to think about what we could use and this was something I commented that we needed. So it came at a perfect time!

BakeItFun Silicone Baking Mat Review

After Boxy reviewed the silicone cupcake wrappers, I bought a set for my daughter who loves to bake, and they are seriously awesome. So when BakeItFun asked me to review the BakeItFun Silicone Baking Mat, I happily agreed.

Smarty Pants Zester/Grater Review

When we tried Blue Apron for the first time, we had no idea how to get zest from a lemon. Mostly because we didn't own a zester. It was never something we thought we really needed, but after trying to zest with a peeler and knife, we were very excited to be given the opportunity to review the zester/grater from Smarty Pants!

Boxy's Kitchen Supreme French Press Review

Recently, Crafty tried her own French Press for the first time, and I knew I had my own to review from Kitchen Supreme. She was new to the concept entirely, but I have actually used a French press for a very long time - since high school, in fact. I am slow in getting this review up just because with the move, I have been in a state of constant chaos!

In theory, I think a French press really is the way to go when drinking coffee, although I admit I do love the convenience of something like a Keurig. However, a French press has a ton of benefits, including the fact that it makes the best possible coffee if done correctly. It's a bit more complicated to get it perfect, of course, but once you do, you can't beat the flavor.

Another reason I always loved my French press was simply that it was allowed in my dorm. I worked at a cafe in high school and then for a while in college, so when I went away to school, I wanted coffee at the ready. I didn't feel like trekking over to the college center to get it in the cafeteria when my classes were in the opposite direction. My university didn't have a giant campus, but it gets cold up here and roaming around at 8 am without coffee? No. Of course, the dorm was about 200 years old and we weren't allowed to have anything that could be a potential fire hazard. There was a coffee maker in the kitchen in the dorm, but this was before the days of Keurig and you just didn't want to drink from a communal coffee pot. So the French press was great, because I could walk to the kitchen down the hall, heat my water, and bring it back, letting my coffee brew while I showered. No electricity needed and no fire hazard.

It's been a long time since I have owned a French press, or at least a usable one. I have a decorative one that was expensive that I bought with a full week's pay when I worked at the cafe, but that has never been used. So this came at a great time. My old one broke in one of the moves after college and I just never replaced it.

Sunsella Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer Review by Crafty

For once my husband is so happy that I receive boxes nearly every day in the mail! My most recent package was the Sunsella Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer, which I was given a chance to review.

Danish Dough Whisk Review by Crafty

When Boxy got a Danish Dough Whisk to review, I took one look at it and thought there was no way it actually worked. So when we had the chance to review another Danish Dough Whisk, I wanted to see for myself!

Sunsella Little Gems Silicone Baking Cups Review

I actually really enjoy baking and I'm always happy to try new products that make baking easier or less messy. When I was given a chance to review the silicone baking cups from Sunsella, I was excited because I have heard great things about these. Currently, I use my muffin pan and paper baking cups, but those can be wasteful. Plus the muffin pan needs to be cleaned after and it's often not easy unless I use the baking cups. 

The silicone baking cups eliminate the need for a muffin pan, since they can be set up on a cookie sheet, and they are very easy to clean. In addition, you can serve the muffins or cupcakes in them if you like, so it's less wasteful. They come in pretty colors, too!

EverKitchen 2 in 1 Lemon Squeezer Review by Crafty

Do you like a little lemon or lime in your beverage? If so, you should give the EverKitchen 2 in 1 Lemon Squeezer a try. I was sent this product for review and, after Boxy received her own to review, I was excited to try one.

Btipsy Lemon Squeezer Review

I suppose it's fairly ridiculous to complain about the effort involved in squeezing a lemon or orange, but I also admit that I always like options that make anything easier. When I was offered a Btipsy Lemon Squeezer for review, I definitely wanted to try it. I use lemons and oranges enough in baking that I figured it would be helpful. I also know that this probably gets more juice out that I do from my mangling of the fruit. 

Spiral Ninja Review and Giveaway

Lately it seems like I'm reviewing a ton of kitchen utensils but we have been so actively engaged in cooking now and it's fun to have all these things to make it easier. I love carrots and would like to include them in more salads and stir fry, but of course, peeling and cutting carrots can be time consuming. It's not terrible, but getting the right size slices for a stir fry certainly isn't my favorite way to spend my time. So when I was given the option to review the Spiral Ninja, which juliennes vegetables for you, I was excited. 

The Spiral Ninja comes in a small box with instructions and then is kept in a pouch. The logo is adorable. I know that's not really an important feature in a kitchen utensil, but I did think it was cute. 

System Sharpener Product Review

I don't spend a fortune on kitchen items and in the 15 years my husband and I have lived together, we've had two knife blocks. We only bought our new one a few years ago after our old knifes literally started falling apart. However, sometimes when cutting produce, I've noticed the blades are getting duller. So when I saw a chance to review the System Sharpener Knife Sharpener, I was excited!

Admittedly, it's a simple product. It comes with a suction cup on the bottom that secures to your countertop and then you run the blades through the sharpener for honing or sharpening.

Rite Mitts Oven Mitts Review

We have one potholder. ONE. It's not in the best shape, either, and my husband thinks it's hilarious to put it in the cabinet over the oven, meaning I'm stuck with a hot pan and no way to pick it up. :/ So I was so excited to review oven mitts from Rite Mitts, because they're for both hands and I can store them somewhere I can reach!

With the new slow cooker we bought recently, a pair of oven mitts is perfect. I used these recently to remove some simmering seitan from the slow cooker and move it to the counter. They fit great, didn't burn, and kept my hands safe.

Danish Dough Whisk Review

One of my resolutions for 2015 was to start cooking more. We aren't much of cooks, but we've spent too much money - and probably too much of our health - on takeout. We actually really enjoy a lot of variety (well, at least I do), but we are fairly inept in the kitchen. However, we've been improving and have begun to look forward to this part of our weekends. 

When the opportunity came up to review the Danish Dough Whisk, I knew I was interested. Although I'm not much of a cook, I really love to bake. In fact, I considered going to school for it. We have also been making our own seitan, so this seemed like a great thing to try if it made whisking and mixing easier. 

The product does not look like much - a large wooden stick with a metal circle/spiral on the end. However, I couldn't wait to try it!

GlobeIn Review: February 2015

Oh my goodness, I am in love with this new subscription I started! (Someone needs to stop me, because I clearly can't stop myself!)

GlobeIn is a monthly artisan box that sends you products from crafters around the world, generally in developing nations, and supports fair trade practices. This month's theme is perfect - World Kitchen. I wasn't sure how I would feel about the box, so I planned to cancel, but I love it. I'm not big on knick knacks (my house is cluttered enough) but every single thing in this box is not only usable, but amazing! To top it all off, when I contacted them to make sure my subscription was still active/could be reactivated, they replied SO fast! And they're friendly (there was an issue where an item was broken in several people's boxes and they sent out a message offering to replace anyone's who was broken; mine, however, was fine).

Plus look at this sticker on the outside! I'm sure this box was made for me. :)