If the cutting board isn't slightly softer than the knife then it will dull the blade. So it's expected that cutting boards will scratch. They are to protect your knife blades and the surface of the counter.
@@Timmycooi really don’t understand why people just don’t have a raw meat cutting board instead, that way i never worry about deseases cause all the meat cut there will be cooked
I’d like to suggest that you offer the shaved ice maker to a children’s hospital or shelter. It would be a fun way for them to give kids a treat. Multiple blocks could be made ahead of time and they could go to town.
I always check your reviews before I buy a gadget for my sister. She's a good cook and loves puttering in the kitchen. She'll probably never know how many times your reviews have saved me from buying her some junky stuff!
These are always some of my favorite videos to look forward to. I often put stuff in my amazon cart and forget about them and the updates help me decide if they are worth getting or not! Thanks James!
I purchased the ziploc bag holder in 2 sizes. I have yet to use them, but I still think they will help me out when I make too much food. Putting food into freezer bags will be so much easier than before, when I didn't have them. Thanks for the video, James!
If you have a pan of water handy after you fill them, submerge with the zipper above the water then zip. The water pushes all the air out, same effect as a vacuum sealed bag. Learned this when I first started out with sous vide cooking.
@@gilded_lady lol there's built in stability for the one he's using, a rubber non-slip part opposite the handle. Feels like he'd even hover with a box grater.
Ann Reardon's "How To Cook That" channel covered the dangers of microwaving eggs - basically, it's a really bad idea and eventually one _will_ explode in your face
That cutting board set would indeed be very cool if they cut the BS UV/drying functions. I have knives and some cheap plastic sheets basically, but having a little set in one spot with multiple boards would be convenient.
I always look forward to these update videos - Not only because it reminds me to go watch the original video, but it's neat to see how the items have held up over a year.
The "smart" feature of the different cutting boards has to deal with "contamination". The smart feature takes the decision making out of the equation of which board to use for which ingredient, in particular when cutting chicken and meats; it keeps all ingredients in their own, separate and distinct lanes... or cutting boards to prevent contaminating each other. : )
I saw it again with the egg poachers. Shout out to the Gotham Pasta Pot. I bought that after watching your review and I’m still using it many years later.
It feels like a number of these products work well, but don’t meet your personal needs. That’s pretty reasonable, but I appreciate how you review things that may be niche. Especially as a number of these have accessibility implications. You are my favorite gadget reviewer and I have both purchased and avoided a number of things because of your reviews. I appreciate your work.
I must have missed a couple of reviews I don't remember some of these. Which is rare, I've been watching you for a long time. You're the only reviewer I've ever followed, I think because of your genuine manner. I've never bought anything you've reviewed, I just like watching them. I always forget to hit the like button, so I'll remember it this time. I do always like them though. Cheers.
Going to put my two cents in. . . I love your channel and watch it all the time. BUT - please please please put graters, slicers, etc on something solid to 6:58 demonstrate. Some of them might be less awkward if you have enough leverage. None the less, kerp up the good work!
Yes, they should be propped in a board, etc. and not held up in the air! That’s probably why you weren’t successful.I’m still going back to my V-Slicer I’ve had for probably 35 years or so!
Thank you. The whole time I was watching, I kept wondering why he was holding it so awkwardly. Some people are just really terrible with kitchen utensils, but he seems like he should know better.
thank you for saying this I had to scroll down because I was getting irritated by how he was using it. I think the multi slicer mightve worked a wee bit better if he had actually set it down on a cutting board and not a slippery plate or holding it in the air.
The pump top [or whatever it was] for the soda can... I mean, it might be better than nothing. But, your drinks are fizzy because of carbonation, not regular air.
Pro tip I live on the beach, best way to keep sand from sticking to towel is wash it with lots of fabric softer, horrid for drying off but sand wont stick.
Benefit of the beach powder for sand zinc oxide can aid with sun protection (not necessarily a sun screen but it is an ingredient in it that is used for sun protection.) it is also 1 of the ingredients that does not harm reefs and oceanic life. (oxybenzone and octinoxate are toxic to reef.)
Mandoline: rest bottom on cutting board for ease of use. Edit: The carrot is the right texture for Chik-fil-a's carrot & raisin salad (fine grated carrot, crushed pineapple in juice, raisins plumped in the pineapple juice, mayo. No salt!
I had ice shaver similar to that one years ago. My kids laughed at me until I made a snow cone. I kept several ice pucks in the freezer. Then they stopped laughing. My kids are all grown up now. Not sure where it went to. Thanks for the memories of using it 😊
That mandoline portion made me feel unsafe. I don't know if the instructions said to hold it in the air or not, but most of them have feet on the far end that are meant to placed on a cutting board or other sturdy surface. Using it in the air is likely to have you add extra protein to a dish.
Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…
The white thing that went over the bottle would be good for ppl with dexterity problems. I have one that you don't have to squeeze together and it's good for kids pouring soda etc
I really like these types of videos where you go back and talk about how the products held up over time But in my opinion you could cut the original review shorter and talk more about your experience with the product in the meantime
Whenever I go to a beach I travel with baby powder and cheap paintbrush. Had a skeptical family member for 5 of the 7 days. Then he said “hey is the baby powder and paintbrush handy”. And another convert. When you live in a beach area or have a second home and have to deal with plumbers getting the sand from your showers you will learn the necessity for baby powder going to the beach.
You have to puncture the yolk (pin or tootpick) membrane before microwaving. Otherwise, the membrane is tough enough to contain a lot of heat - and explodes. Only exception is scrambled (no membrane)
I have one kislux bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...
that small travel towel, I'm surprised you don't carry it when out for your walks as it seems a good way to wipe the brow or neck sweat or to dry your hands.
The whole point of cutting boards is to have the cutting boards prevent your counters from getting scratched. Cutting boards are supposed to take the scratches. 😅😅😅😅😅
The Boneyard must be pretty large at this point! How much of a garage or barn does it occupy I wonder? I’d love to go through it if James made it into a garage sale to end all garage sales! Even a video of it would be cool to see.
Solar lights have rechargeable batteries in solar box. You "might" be able to get the failed units working again if you replaced batteries - but it probably isn't worth the expense.
That first pop dispenser I think you were using it wrong. Which is understandable since there were no instructions but I saw other people use it n they would squeeze the bottle n it worked great n emptied the bottle
You not putting that grater tip on the table...thats what the black gripper is for, to grip, drives me crazy with the hand moving all over the place. Put it on the table and go to town with ONE hand moving.
I commented on the original vid about having the Temu solar lights. Guess I got lucky. Mine still works like the day I put it there a year and a half ago. been through snow, ice, rain and it still lasts all night
Have u thought of putting together a website n selling ur boneyard items for those of us who sees an item n say I'd totally use that (even if it's for a fraction of the price anything is better than sitting doing nothing but collecting dust bunnies n space) my fav item is that shaved ice gadget (yea ik I'm in hawaii where shaved ice is everywhere BUT who wants 2 pay those prices when cheaper 2 make at home lol)
Poaching means to cook in a liquid. None of those so called egg poachers actually poach. Seriously, just learn to make them in a pot of simmering water. If you have to, there are ones that hold the egg and submerge that work ok as well. The Grab and Pour might be good for those with hand mobility issues where they couldn't comfortably grip a 2liter bottle. The important feature about that cutting board set is avoiding cross contamination as long as you use the one for the type of food item you're cutting every time.
As a watch person i've seen those watches and yes they are dim. Sometimes tho i find if the band is ok i'll buy it, cos its cheaper than just buying the band. ha. You didnt say what the band was. Leather? Faux or fake pleather or nylon weave.?
Dude, I'm confused about the cutting board set. You show in the original that the drying feature worked, but then in the follow up you say it doesn't work at all. So which is it?
I'm curious how you rate temu since a lot of information has come to light over the past year regarding temu's level of access to absolutely all the components of your phone and the complete data as well that is accessible by the CCP to the point that the United States is looking at a possible ban of temu. There's also the blatant intellectual property, or copyright violations. The number of products that contain banned substances, deemed unsafe, or hazardous. The use of child and forced labor in product manufacturing. The actual costs from the shipping of these products to all Americans since they use the emerging economy status so that the vast majority of packages they don't have to pay anything to ship them to the USA. While it is creating a extreme roll on the customs inspection departments, the postal service costing often more to the government then what some of these items cost. Not to mention the amount of increased plastics and shipping waste to landfills. How do you rate temu now?
you used the soda dispensers wrong. theyre supposed to work like soda fountains where you push the cup into the lever to dispense. that is why it was pouring slow. it still sucks as a gadget but maybe test it again to see if it works better?
I swear every time you come out with an update video my first thought is: wait? It’s been a year since he reviewed that, where has time gone.
Same
Same.
Lol time is ever fleating
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Same
If the cutting board isn't slightly softer than the knife then it will dull the blade. So it's expected that cutting boards will scratch. They are to protect your knife blades and the surface of the counter.
Yeah people always worry that it's "harboring disease" with scratches and my thoughts are "how bad are you at washing?" lol
@@Timmycoo I would love to hear your thoughs on everything
@@Timmycooi really don’t understand why people just don’t have a raw meat cutting board instead, that way i never worry about deseases cause all the meat cut there will be cooked
@@smugggles I also have one. It's smaller and plastic so I can just stick it in the sink and wash it right away. I thought that was normal? lol.
@@Timmycoo oh nono i have family in two continents and it doesnt seem to be normal, which it should be! 🥴
I’d like to suggest that you offer the shaved ice maker to a children’s hospital or shelter. It would be a fun way for them to give kids a treat. Multiple blocks could be made ahead of time and they could go to town.
I always check your reviews before I buy a gadget for my sister. She's a good cook and loves puttering in the kitchen. She'll probably never know how many times your reviews have saved me from buying her some junky stuff!
I like the updates, but I'm always amazed that it's been a year since the original. It can't have been a year already!
These are always some of my favorite videos to look forward to. I often put stuff in my amazon cart and forget about them and the updates help me decide if they are worth getting or not! Thanks James!
I purchased the ziploc bag holder in 2 sizes. I have yet to use them, but I still think they will help me out when I make too much food. Putting food into freezer bags will be so much easier than before, when I didn't have them. Thanks for the video, James!
If you have a pan of water handy after you fill them, submerge with the zipper above the water then zip. The water pushes all the air out, same effect as a vacuum sealed bag. Learned this when I first started out with sous vide cooking.
@@shorttimer874 Thanks for the tip!
Thank you, great tip @@shorttimer874
Watching you use that grater at around 4:00 is so frustrating. Just put the other end on the table or plate for leverage, don't hover over a plate!!
So painful to watch.
I lnow i was like put it on the damn table
That's one reason I just prefer box graters. Built in stability!
@@gilded_lady lol there's built in stability for the one he's using, a rubber non-slip part opposite the handle. Feels like he'd even hover with a box grater.
I had the same issue with the way he was using the soda dispenser. They're meant to be pushed against with the cup and he PULLS THE TAB!
I need to meet the person who is saving an unfinished can of soda
Ann Reardon's "How To Cook That" channel covered the dangers of microwaving eggs - basically, it's a really bad idea and eventually one _will_ explode in your face
oh i would never!
Yep it is. My sister had one explode in her face once
yah! I even once had them out of the microwave, walked a few steps and BANG!!! hard exploded egg on the face and everywhere
water too, there's a video of a guy taking water out and the moment he pour coffee into it it boils like a geyser.
@@pink_plasticbagput a wooden skewer in the water vessel. The water will not explode then.
Thanks for your tireless effort in reviewing so many different products. It’s helpful and informative!
i allways look forward to the update videos, greeting from the uk
The Grab and Pour would be amazing for folks with limited mobility or hand strength
That cutting board set would indeed be very cool if they cut the BS UV/drying functions. I have knives and some cheap plastic sheets basically, but having a little set in one spot with multiple boards would be convenient.
That shaved ice maker would get *_a lot_* more use in households with children. Especially in Nevada.
Maybe it could be donated to a children’s hospital.
love the updates, but my mum said never eat yellow snow lol (8:49) hehe
😂😂😂😂 As a Canuck, I can attest that you don’t eat yellow snow.
I always look forward to these update videos - Not only because it reminds me to go watch the original video, but it's neat to see how the items have held up over a year.
The "smart" feature of the different cutting boards has to deal with "contamination". The smart feature takes the decision making out of the equation of which board to use for which ingredient, in particular when cutting chicken and meats; it keeps all ingredients in their own, separate and distinct lanes... or cutting boards to prevent contaminating each other.
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So many of these gadgets seem to take more time to use than traditional methods. Love watching your videos though.
I got bag holders for less than that at walmart in a two pack. Called a bag buddy and adjusts for height.
I saw it again with the egg poachers. Shout out to the Gotham Pasta Pot. I bought that after watching your review and I’m still using it many years later.
I love your reviews! My Daughter is in Las Vegas this week so stop by the Sheet Metal workers convection & say hi to KATIE!
It feels like a number of these products work well, but don’t meet your personal needs. That’s pretty reasonable, but I appreciate how you review things that may be niche. Especially as a number of these have accessibility implications.
You are my favorite gadget reviewer and I have both purchased and avoided a number of things because of your reviews. I appreciate your work.
The man clenched his jaw, straightened his shoulders, and resolutely shouted, "THESE AIN'T DIPPIN' DOTS!"
I must have missed a couple of reviews I don't remember some of these. Which is rare, I've been watching you for a long time. You're the only reviewer I've ever followed, I think because of your genuine manner. I've never bought anything you've reviewed, I just like watching them.
I always forget to hit the like button, so I'll remember it this time. I do always like them though. Cheers.
Going to put my two cents in. . . I love your channel and watch it all the time. BUT - please please please put graters, slicers, etc on something solid to 6:58 demonstrate. Some of them might be less awkward if you have enough leverage. None the less, kerp up the good work!
Yes, they should be propped in a board, etc. and not held up in the air! That’s probably why you weren’t successful.I’m still going back to my V-Slicer I’ve had for probably 35 years or so!
Thank you. The whole time I was watching, I kept wondering why he was holding it so awkwardly. Some people are just really terrible with kitchen utensils, but he seems like he should know better.
thank you for saying this I had to scroll down because I was getting irritated by how he was using it. I think the multi slicer mightve worked a wee bit better if he had actually set it down on a cutting board and not a slippery plate or holding it in the air.
I have silicone egg poachers and they are a terrific. I use them all the time.
same!
Thank you for your service
I would purchase the zip thingy, just too darn expensive for my use. Thanks James!
The multi slicer is scary.
cant believe youve been making these videos for 51 years! such dedication.
No 51 products...not years. He isn't all that old.
Thanks for the update,James! Hope you are well❤
The industry has such a weird obsession with eggs 🤪
So funyn isnt it
Thank you for the update on the products.
The pump top [or whatever it was] for the soda can... I mean, it might be better than nothing. But, your drinks are fizzy because of carbonation, not regular air.
It’s been a year already?!? Dang. Glad to have spent it and many more on this channel
Pro tip I live on the beach, best way to keep sand from sticking to towel is wash it with lots of fabric softer, horrid for drying off but sand wont stick.
Benefit of the beach powder for sand zinc oxide can aid with sun protection (not necessarily a sun screen but it is an ingredient in it that is used for sun protection.) it is also 1 of the ingredients that does not harm reefs and oceanic life. (oxybenzone and octinoxate are toxic to reef.)
Yes! This is one of my favorite things to pop up on my feed!👏👏
Love your reviews, haven't gotten any of these products. 😊❤❤✌️
Best product review channel! Dont know how much stuff I've bought cause of you lol
Mandoline: rest bottom on cutting board for ease of use. Edit: The carrot is the right texture for Chik-fil-a's carrot & raisin salad (fine grated carrot, crushed pineapple in juice, raisins plumped in the pineapple juice, mayo. No salt!
Kudos to James for posting consecutively for 51 years
Not 51 years...51 products. OMG! He isn't that old.
@@ShirlBussman theyre being sarcastic
@@ouranhshc100 Oh! 😂😂Thanks!
15:48 ahhh yes looks just like fireworks! Yeah I absolutely love the fireworks that go 1.5 ft from the ground and then explode out.
I had ice shaver similar to that one years ago. My kids laughed at me until I made a snow cone. I kept several ice pucks in the freezer. Then they stopped laughing. My kids are all grown up now. Not sure where it went to. Thanks for the memories of using it 😊
Wait, everyone’s already moved out? Dang! Time flies!
Skoo in microwave: Anytime you zap an egg, you MUST poke the yolk (or scramble), or it will explode.
These ain't dippin' dots!!
😂😂😂
I CANT STOP LAUGHING
That mandoline portion made me feel unsafe.
I don't know if the instructions said to hold it in the air or not, but most of them have feet on the far end that are meant to placed on a cutting board or other sturdy surface.
Using it in the air is likely to have you add extra protein to a dish.
I just started watching and now I have to go watch the egg poacher video first 😂
Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…
When you go to the beach, ship captains look confused, then pulls the map out and update it: New lighthouse added at that beach.
Thanks for the video and the year look back
The white thing that went over the bottle would be good for ppl with dexterity problems. I have one that you don't have to squeeze together and it's good for kids pouring soda etc
23:05 yo lol these ain’t dipping dots 😂
I read somewhere that if you cook whole eggs in microwave that you should pierce the white with a toothpick so it doesn’t explode.
You need to pierce the yolk.
I really like these types of videos where you go back and talk about how the products held up over time
But in my opinion you could cut the original review shorter and talk more about your experience with the product in the meantime
Whenever I go to a beach I travel with baby powder and cheap paintbrush. Had a skeptical family member for 5 of the 7 days. Then he said “hey is the baby powder and paintbrush handy”. And another convert. When you live in a beach area or have a second home and have to deal with plumbers getting the sand from your showers you will learn the necessity for baby powder going to the beach.
You have to puncture the yolk (pin or tootpick) membrane before microwaving. Otherwise, the membrane is tough enough to contain a lot of heat - and explodes. Only exception is scrambled (no membrane)
Regular ice cubes out of your fridge? Wow thats a cold fridge!!! 😅
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I have one kislux bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...
that small travel towel, I'm surprised you don't carry it when out for your walks as it seems a good way to wipe the brow or neck sweat or to dry your hands.
2 dollar laser pointer is great, if you have a cat lol
i love that you do these
Give the people a tour of the boneyard
That egg exploding in microwave scared the crap out of me. 😂
Best way to use all these products is unbox them then toss them into the trash
The shaved ice maker is the only thing I've bought that I've watch you review.
Miracle Blade III knives are the BEST!
The whole point of cutting boards is to have the cutting boards prevent your counters from getting scratched. Cutting boards are supposed to take the scratches. 😅😅😅😅😅
The Boneyard must be pretty large at this point! How much of a garage or barn does it occupy I wonder? I’d love to go through it if James made it into a garage sale to end all garage sales! Even a video of it would be cool to see.
You’re supposed to rest the black plastic end of the grater on the board/plate for stability, not hover it above.
You PUSH the cup INTO the soda dispenser tabs, not pull them up awkwardly. Lol
Yay! It's another Freakin'Review!
Solar lights have rechargeable batteries in solar box. You "might" be able to get the failed units working again if you replaced batteries - but it probably isn't worth the expense.
That first pop dispenser I think you were using it wrong. Which is understandable since there were no instructions but I saw other people use it n they would squeeze the bottle n it worked great n emptied the bottle
I just bought the Zip Quicker, seems useful.
I’d love to see 3 or 5 year updates on products you still use
You not putting that grater tip on the table...thats what the black gripper is for, to grip, drives me crazy with the hand moving all over the place. Put it on the table and go to town with ONE hand moving.
will you be reveiwing the ninja slushy maker??
I commented on the original vid about having the Temu solar lights. Guess I got lucky. Mine still works like the day I put it there a year and a half ago. been through snow, ice, rain and it still lasts all night
Come to FL to test the beach gadgets!
Bro. You have to pierce the egg yolk before you microwave it. It will work great. Just poke it with the cracked eggshell.
Seems like the green and pour is for people who have trouble with larger bottles, but still want the value.
"Drop the price in half" yeah!
The 2nd poacher test?? No wonder it exploded. 1:58 in the microwave is way too long. 50-60 seconds in the microwave is more than enough!
You know what I use, coffee cup. 1 min 10 sec, perfect every time
Have u thought of putting together a website n selling ur boneyard items for those of us who sees an item n say I'd totally use that (even if it's for a fraction of the price anything is better than sitting doing nothing but collecting dust bunnies n space) my fav item is that shaved ice gadget (yea ik I'm in hawaii where shaved ice is everywhere BUT who wants 2 pay those prices when cheaper 2 make at home lol)
SponsorBlock absolutely slaughtered this video lol.
HEY kislux !! I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day
The sunburst lights can now be found at Dollar Tree so that price point makes them a lot more attractive for holiday decor
Poaching means to cook in a liquid. None of those so called egg poachers actually poach. Seriously, just learn to make them in a pot of simmering water. If you have to, there are ones that hold the egg and submerge that work ok as well. The Grab and Pour might be good for those with hand mobility issues where they couldn't comfortably grip a 2liter bottle. The important feature about that cutting board set is avoiding cross contamination as long as you use the one for the type of food item you're cutting every time.
As a watch person i've seen those watches and yes they are dim. Sometimes tho i find if the band is ok i'll buy it, cos its cheaper than just buying the band. ha. You didnt say what the band was. Leather? Faux or fake pleather or nylon weave.?
Dude, I'm confused about the cutting board set. You show in the original that the drying feature worked, but then in the follow up you say it doesn't work at all. So which is it?
Follow up is to go over what worked and didn’t work long term so most likely it doesn’t work ultimately
2 min for 1 egg?? something had to be misprinted or read there. thats freaking crazy, in a microwave that will always result in disaster.
I'm curious how you rate temu since a lot of information has come to light over the past year regarding temu's level of access to absolutely all the components of your phone and the complete data as well that is accessible by the CCP to the point that the United States is looking at a possible ban of temu. There's also the blatant intellectual property, or copyright violations. The number of products that contain banned substances, deemed unsafe, or hazardous. The use of child and forced labor in product manufacturing. The actual costs from the shipping of these products to all Americans since they use the emerging economy status so that the vast majority of packages they don't have to pay anything to ship them to the USA. While it is creating a extreme roll on the customs inspection departments, the postal service costing often more to the government then what some of these items cost. Not to mention the amount of increased plastics and shipping waste to landfills. How do you rate temu now?
Piercing the yolk prevents the egg from exploding in the microwave.
not always, eggs often explode because steam gets trapped inside and then expands rapidly
It appeared that the whole egg was exploding.
In Hawaii it is called shave ice. No D at the end.
My son bought that same ice shaver and used it a lot. IT was great until the motor burnt up 2 months later.
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@@helinameinhard7133 7:25
you used the soda dispensers wrong. theyre supposed to work like soda fountains where you push the cup into the lever to dispense. that is why it was pouring slow. it still sucks as a gadget but maybe test it again to see if it works better?