Kitchen/cooking things you discovered too late in life?

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Air fryer.
My daughter has one we use (more than the microwave).
i can’t justify the expense to buy one for myself.

i made an impulse buy.
it won’t ship until the end of July, i may not be here. i did it anyway. i can wait. (God willing.)*
i didn’t comparison shop, never heard of the company. didn’t tell my family.
not sure about the color? i did it anyway.

Wonder Oven / blue salt
6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven with steam infusion
https://fromourplace.com/products/wonder-oven

i have a basic gas range i really like.
i hesitate to use the oven (just for me). this might liven up meals for me quite a bit.
i have a small toaster i’ll continue to use. for company, this fryer might be nice.

i’ve never seen one with steam infusion. not sure what to expect.

* hopefully, not too late!

[Joy]

On my last camping trip, it was summer, so rather than build a campfire in the heat, I used the air fryer, and it was very convenient. I loved it.

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i made an impulse buy.

i cancelled my impulse buy.
they sent some “pride” advertising. i regularly “unsubscribe” from mailing lists when this happens.
this time, i unsubscribed and cancelled the order.

i’ve never been a Bud Light customer.
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if they ask, i will say, for me, pride is a grave sin. it’s an important message that people deserve to know about.
it’s a sad thing (for me). maybe it will help someone.

RZehr:
A boycott? When have those worked?

i don’t know about organized boycotts, or social media boycotts, but, consumers have “forever” communicated to businesses via their purchases/non-purchases. In my view, it’s basic+direct. Formerly, businesses relied on it.

What’s different today are weighty outside factors, such as lobbyists and government (incentives, promotions, etc.) - that over ride simple consumer choice. Deep pockets controlling outcomes, ignoring market value.

“Majority rule” becomes “money+power rule,” snubbng their noses at consumers/the majority.

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Egg Cooker


i first bought a version of this about 10+years ago.
i was moving, it was new in the box. i had a handyman helping, turned out he was as much a thief as handyman, he stole lots of things before stopping. he didn’t stop. i eventually told him not to return.

oddly, i even spoke with him about it, face to face. he didn’t deny it. i presumed that would be the end of it. no. not at all.
a strange experience. i did not file a report or even attempt to list missng items. i presume he sold them for nothing “around town.”

This week, i bought ^^.
i’m pretty happy with it. It’s small+efficient. From memory, i think it’s less costly now. -$20.

It’s yellow+cheerful.

[Soloist]

Egg Cooker


i first bought a version of this about 10+years ago.
i was moving, it was new in the box. i had a handyman helping, turned out he was as much a thief as handyman, he stole lots of things before stopping. he didn’t stop. i eventually told him not to return.

oddly, i even spoke with him about it, face to face. he didn’t deny it. i presumed that would be the end of it. no. not at all.
a strange experience. i did not file a report or even attempt to list missng items. i presume he sold them for nothing “around town.”

This week, i bought ^^.
i’m pretty happy with it. It’s small+efficient. From memory, i think it’s less costly now. -$20.

It’s yellow+cheerful.

Wife: I just learned how to cook eggs in the instant pot and it is so much easier since our burners don’t seem to get very hot and it takes forever to boil eggs.
My favorite kitchen item that I should’ve gotten a lot sooner is an iced tea machine. I’ve made it at home before, but the ice tea machine makes me think it taste better, and it will hopefully reduce the iced tea I buy out in town. you can do iced coffee and add flavors or put the sugar in to the container that holds the tea, but so far we’ve just stuck with unsweet tea that my children can sweeten how they wish and I can add my drink mix packets to. you can either add a couple quarts of ice to the pitcher or you can just add cold water and put ice in it as you drink it, but we’ve got a nice older couple at our church who lets everyone use their ice machine whenever we want.

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AIR FRYER

i did it. after looking at so many models+prices, several months ago i bought this one:
with window

Instant™ Vortex® Plus 6-quart Clear Cook Air Fryer
Check on cooking without opening the basket with the ClearCook window.
https://instantpot.com/products/instant ... -air-fryer

i bought parchment paper liners and an oil sprayer bottle, avocado oil (high smoke point).
using parchment paper liners means rare clean up; the basket goes in the DW (it takes up space).

i’m not a pro, i’m still getting used to it, but .. i like it.

i feared it would take more electricity, but, i’ve cut back so much on the microwave, i think i’m using less electricity overall.
was not expecting that.

the microwave isn’t the best for everything. food tastes better in the air fryer.
i rarely use my oven - for one person. the air fryer is a plus for me.

esp for vegetables.
i like broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, brussel sprouts, sweet potato slices, crispy in the fryer, with a spritz of oil and seasoning.
i try to piggy back foods, like, after cooking vegetables, while it’s still hot, i’ll heat/crisp a burrito or something, even if i put it away for the next day. [i’m frugal.]

it’s a keeper.

i bought it on sale $79.99/free shipping. it’s usually pricier.

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^^AIR FRYER

i’m back to say, i’m still enjoying the AIR FRYER.
i use it everyday or every other day, mostly vegetables. The oil spray and seasonings adds a lot of flavor.

i’ve started putting the veggies in the microwave first, then air fry until pretty crisp.

i’m glad i bought it. NOT TOO LATE!