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A&K’s Top Grocery Bag Kitchen Tools

Wednesday, 5 September 2012 | Tags: Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag
By: Anna & Kristina

For our series Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag, we sure do test a lot of gadgets! Here are some of the stand-out products we've tried on the show.

UNDER $20

	The Microplane Zester: $10-$12 Model 40020 Dishwasher-safe Zests easily without requiring extra work (e.g. chopping, extracting) Read our zester test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler: $6-10 Dishwasher-safe Ergonomic handle Easy peeling, just the right amount Read our veg peeler test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Zyliss Lock ‘n’ Lift Can Opener: $8-12 Ergonomic handle Magnet easily lifts lid Dishwasher-safe Read our can opener test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Accusharp Knife Sharpener: $14 Small and compact Easy to use Read our knife sharpener test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	OXO Good Grips Citrus Juicer: $16 Catches seeds in a strainer Has a bowl attachment with measurement markings 2 reamer sizes for different fruits Dishwasher-safe Read our manual juicer test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Oxo Good Grips Balloon Whisk: $10-15 Light and comfortable Easy to use Mixes and aerates effectively Read our whisk test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	RSVP Endurance Muddler: $17 Stainless steel Santoprene (rubber-like) end Easy to use Comfortable to hold Read our muddler test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	A good set of mixing bowls We like glass, stainless steel, or copper (more pricey). All of these materials are better to use than plastic, which can break down. Read our mixing bowls review		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Bodum Yo Yo Stainless Steel Tea Infuser with Lid: $19.95 Stainless steel No leaves leak out Good circulation Easy to clean Read our tea infusers review		Amazon.ca Amazon.com

UNDER $50

	Benriner Japanese Mandolin/Slicer: $35-50 Three interchangeable blades Dishwasher-safe Read our slicer test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner: $24-30 Easy to use Compact design Read our salad spinner test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Totally Bamboo Wooden Cutting Board: $25-31 Strong yet lightweight Easy to clean Read our wooden cutting board test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Orka Silicone Oven Mitt: $25-38 Heat-resistant Comfortable to wear Easy to manipulate and grip Read our oven mitt test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Sil-pin Silicone Rolling Pin: $35-50 Dough won’t stick Smooth rolling action Lightweight Read our rolling pin test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Escali Primo Digital Kitchen Scale: $41 Compact, easy-to-use Most consistently accurate Read our kitchen scale test		Sears.ca Amazon.com
	Kuhn Rikon Swiss Chopper $45 Stainless Steel Consistent chop size Easy to use Read our chopper test		CityChef.ca Amazon.com

UNDER $130

	Lodge Pro Logic Pizza Stone: $79.99 Cast iron Produced a crust that was close to a real pizza oven in taste and texture. Read our pizza stone test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Cuisinart Smart Stick® PowerTrio™ Immersion Blender: $89 4-cup bowl, 2 blades, whisk attachment Produced the smoothest blend in our immersion blender test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	Cuisinart 6-slice Traditional Waffle Iron WAF-6C: $99 Quick cooking time and even cooking temp for the perfect waffles every time. Read our waffle irons test		HomeDepot.ca Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	SodaStream Genesis Soda Maker: $130 $130 (starter kit) 40g (60L) cartridges: $34.99 ($0.58/litre) or refilled at $16.99 ($0.28/litre) Also requires brand-only carbonating bottles ($6.50 for 0.5L; $8 for 1L)		Amazon.ca Amazon.com

THE BIG GUNS

	Nespresso Pixie (D60) Capsule Espresso Machine: $249 Capsules: $0.63/each 16 varieties Easy to use, great crema, and perfect temperature espresso every time. Read our capsule espresso machine test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	KitchenAid 12-cup Food Processor: $330 Direct-drive motor for more power 4-cup mini bowl included Bowl and attachments dishwasher-safe Many colours to choose from Read our food processor test	. .	Amazon.ca Sears.ca Amazon.com
	Zojirushi Mini (1lb) Breadmaker: $220 Compact, user-friendly Great results, thin crust Also makes cakes and jam Read our bread maker test		Amazon.ca Amazon.com
	KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer: $400-500 The Cadillac of mixers: well-made, sturdy, beautiful 10 speeds, super low flour-mixing speed 5 quart bowl plus 3 beater types Many colours to choose from Read our stand mixer test	. .	Amazon.ca Sears.ca Amazon.com
	Baratza Vario Coffee Grinder: $469.00 For the ultimate java bean connoisseur Produced the best grind consistency, provide lots of control, and was easy to use. See our coffee grinder test		Espressotec Amazon.com

(Note: prices listed above are approximate (2012) and in Canadian dollars)

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unfortunately the 6 waffle Cuisinart is not available anymore on any of the links….they still do make a 4 waffle one though.
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