Testing EVERY IKEA Kitchen Gadget *hits & misses*

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  • I tested EVERY Ikea kitchen gadget.. so you don't have to! Which items are a must!
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  • @Tori.Davis97
    @Tori.Davis97 Рік тому +921

    My favorite is by far the preparation bowls. I love cooking, and my biggest pet peeve is running out of room on my cutting board. I am headed to ikea next weekend and plan on buying me some of those!

    • @MiaMaples
      @MiaMaples  Рік тому +104

      HIIII! Finally getting around to reaching out to the giveaway winner! You won the Teuta Matoshi dress from this video!! Can you reply with your email so I can get your info to send it out!? 🎉

    • @Tori.Davis97
      @Tori.Davis97 Рік тому +43

      @Mia Maples ohmygosh! I can't believe it🥹 I am so excited, this is truly the most exciting thing ever and the best Christmas present ever 😍🥰 my comment with my email keeps disappearing so I sent it to you via Instagram ❤️

    • @kinleywalters8845
      @kinleywalters8845 Рік тому +12

      That dress was so cute! Congrats

    • @MiaMaples
      @MiaMaples  Рік тому +31

      @@Tori.Davis97 Oh strange!! I will check my DM's what's your instagram account? :D XOXO

    • @Tori.Davis97
      @Tori.Davis97 Рік тому +13

      @@MiaMaples tori.davis97 😊😊

  • @Flisfia
    @Flisfia Рік тому +3160

    as a Swedish person i can confirm that the egg slicer and the cheese slicer is a must in every Swedish home. I have never lived without even one of them 😂

    • @redacikockaite981
      @redacikockaite981 Рік тому +87

      I am from Lithuania but live in Norway and have been jusing egg slicer, cheese slicer and apple slicer for very long time, i can even remember my mom jusing the egg slicer when i was little 20+ years ago.😂

    • @Steff_i
      @Steff_i Рік тому +57

      Same for Germany :D

    • @IzuAurora
      @IzuAurora Рік тому +101

      Yeap same for finnish households, i think it's a scandi/northern euro thing

    • @thespankmyfrank
      @thespankmyfrank Рік тому +86

      Yes! Household staples. So funny to see a Canadian being surprised at their utility when they're so common to us. 😅

    • @ariellea2252
      @ariellea2252 Рік тому +8

      I also love the egg slicer, I just love iconic stuff.😂
      I'm a huge fan of Mia's channel, I've been watching it for years.❤️❤️ My brother is getting married in TWO months and I don't nothing to wear yet... This dress looks amazing and I would be more than thankful to have this kind of dress.🌹 I have always been blown away by these remarkable Teuta Matoshi dresses. These are my favorite videos and of course the sewing videos too.😝
      Thank you Mia for making these enjoyable and entertaining videos.
      PS Thank you for being there in the good and in the bad days.😊
      Love, Ariel❤️

  • @svenja6066
    @svenja6066 Рік тому +401

    As a German this is kinda funny because I’m 25 and I cannot remember *not* having an egg cutter, cheese slicer, the tea thing and other handy things flying around at home! And now my own kitchen is equipped similarly. I love ikea haha.

    • @sarahf1911
      @sarahf1911 9 місяців тому +11

      this is like basic equipment for germans haha!!

    • @Garsnoos
      @Garsnoos 9 місяців тому +30

      @@sarahf1911 Pretty much basic equipment for most Europeans! :D

    • @brendadegroot
      @brendadegroot 7 місяців тому +1

      The Dutch are chiming in.

    • @--julian_
      @--julian_ 4 місяці тому

      wow really?

    • @MichelleHart-dy6xg
      @MichelleHart-dy6xg 4 місяці тому

      @@Garsnoos basic equipment in Australia too

  • @Mrsbelleblake
    @Mrsbelleblake Рік тому +451

    Healing my childhood trauma by watching your mother/daughter relationship 💕 literally makes my heart happy how much fun you have together

    • @xia274
      @xia274 Рік тому +5

      same

    • @bear4993
      @bear4993 Рік тому +4

      same

    • @sarab2324
      @sarab2324 10 місяців тому +3

      Yes! Same here!

    • @PaolaVaugier
      @PaolaVaugier 9 місяців тому +12

      ❤ I know it's like, I'm gonna try to be Maple Mom to my children ❤ My favorite part is Maple Mom trying everything on the menu 😢❤

    • @naylaleifson9022
      @naylaleifson9022 9 місяців тому +6

      Same😢I lost my mom to cancer and she was sick most my life but I know she would love to be like momma maples if she was here and wasn't sick ❤

  • @paura56
    @paura56 Рік тому +449

    As a Dutchie it is so funny to watch this 😂 Most of us already use a lot of these items, and seeing Mia react to them is beautiful and hilarious 🥲🥰

    • @mathilde.henriette
      @mathilde.henriette Рік тому +13

      Ik was echt even in de war voor een moment. Ik dacht dat ze dit soort dingen ook in Amerika hadden hahaha.

    • @yukikanegawa7470
      @yukikanegawa7470 Рік тому +6

      ​@@mathilde.henriette We have some but I think that because we have a lot of people from different cultures which require very different things for the food they make there's no universally necessary tool. Except maybe the lemon squeezer and a grater of sorts. I've never been in a house without one. Garlic press is common but many prefer to cut their garlic.

    • @mathilde.henriette
      @mathilde.henriette Рік тому +1

      @@yukikanegawa7470 That's very true, in the Netherlands we have alot of cultures aswel, our stores are slowly starting to sell things that are used in other cultures not just the things that dutch culture use.

    • @SyringaSylvan
      @SyringaSylvan Рік тому +5

      Same thing in Hungary. I don't think of them as gadgets because they are around for decades.

    • @OnMyBucketList
      @OnMyBucketList 7 місяців тому

      @@mathilde.henriettewe have most of these things, but it is fun to see people use them for the first time, and also to see the quality. Like that frosting squirt thing was interesting but lacked execution.

  • @hanspeter1886
    @hanspeter1886 Рік тому +965

    Mia being amazed by mostly basic kitchen tools for 20 minutes straight. Love it.

    • @ritarribeiros
      @ritarribeiros Рік тому +41

      kitchen gadgets* 😂

    • @thespankmyfrank
      @thespankmyfrank Рік тому +65

      Right lmao, I can't tell if it's just Mia or if I'm just used to most of these because I'm Swedish and always have them in my kitchen.

    • @carlamoss89
      @carlamoss89 Рік тому +36

      @@thespankmyfrank it's just Mia lol

    • @hanspeter1886
      @hanspeter1886 Рік тому +41

      @@thespankmyfrank the vast majority of them are completely normal in Germany as well at least

    • @erinvanlyssel
      @erinvanlyssel Рік тому +15

      @@hanspeter1886 most are things I’ve seen and used in the US too 😂

  • @lucieferretti112
    @lucieferretti112 Рік тому +1642

    Love how Mia didn't read the name of the product. Cookie dough scoop - "that ice cream scoop is weird!" And the best, the milk frother - "to mix coffee or tea" 😂😂 i imagine ikea engineering tapping their heads in Sweden 😂😂

    • @kellyaquinn
      @kellyaquinn Рік тому +55

      I looked it up. You can use them for ice cream too, based on the picture. But I don’t like the idea of sticking your finger in the dough or ice cream.

    • @quinnzelreign8775
      @quinnzelreign8775 Рік тому +66

      Don't forget the lime juicer! Lol. I know it said lemon on the product info but anyone who cooks regularly knows the difference between lemon and lime juicers.... plus she put it in upside down 😂

    • @klarenee1123
      @klarenee1123 Рік тому +48

      @@quinnzelreign8775 she put it in the right way… I know it seems like it would go the other way, but it actually juices much better if you place it fruit side down. :)

    • @quinnzelreign8775
      @quinnzelreign8775 Рік тому +9

      @@klarenee1123 nah, lol. I have like 6 different lime juicers (I keep breaking them cuz I buy the cheap plastic ones instead of just investing in a good one). I definitely get more juice from putting it in following the shape of it.
      And all of this just reminds me that I have 20 limes in my fridge to juice.

    • @klarenee1123
      @klarenee1123 Рік тому +36

      @@quinnzelreign8775 it won’t let me post a link but while that may be your preferred method, it’s not the “right” one. It’s intended to be placed facing down.
      Good on you for figuring out your own best practice, but you said Mia put it in the wrong way.. I’m just telling you she didn’t.
      Have fun juicing your limes tho, lol ;)

  • @Emmuzka
    @Emmuzka Рік тому +301

    Everyone needs a good cheese slicer :) Btw that icecream scoop isn't for icecream, it's for measuring cookie dough. Just check out it's name in the package!

    • @MisO1313
      @MisO1313 8 місяців тому +14

      I had to go to comments just to see if anyone else was going to say this 😂

    • @miley6738
      @miley6738 7 місяців тому +8

      I just came to look for this. Yup it said it on the packaging that it's a cookie dough scoop

    • @jennisherwood7455
      @jennisherwood7455 6 місяців тому +2

      I was coming to say the same thing. It's for dough.

    • @GreenerSugar
      @GreenerSugar 2 місяці тому +1

      Same here. 😂😂😂

    • @abcxyz-uh1ui
      @abcxyz-uh1ui 2 місяці тому +2

      I know this is old, but why not use the mandoline to cut the cheese?! And yes, I do love my cheese slicer, but. . .

  • @juliebrooke6099
    @juliebrooke6099 Рік тому +93

    The second lemon squeezer works really well if you have a normal sized lemon. It’s actually quicker than the other sort and easier to clean up too.

    • @ahhh4117
      @ahhh4117 7 місяців тому +5

      I find it works best with limes

  • @miarangel0578
    @miarangel0578 Рік тому +174

    Mia’s mom coming in and always performing so fluidly is what I’m here for.

  • @isabelleb7240
    @isabelleb7240 Рік тому +74

    Mia being in her 20's and loving grandma things is great representation for the grandmas stuck in young people bodies community. Love the cover for rolling pin!

  • @Bommeltje1970
    @Bommeltje1970 Рік тому +88

    The cheese slicer 😂😂😂 Here in the netherlands one of the most common kitchen tools you can think of! And it doesn’t only slice cheese, you can peel /slice your cucumber, zuccini, eggplant with it also! So not just single use 😊

  • @merlynelawrence2543
    @merlynelawrence2543 Рік тому +39

    My fav part is when Mama maples made the cookie dough scoop work like a charm for scooping out the ice cream. Moms can make anything work. Happy holidays and thank you for putting a face on our smile like always.

  • @antipanti6113
    @antipanti6113 Рік тому +78

    As someone who lives in Germany, I have to say that the egg slicer is my favorite. I don't know anyone who doesn't own one. Also, in my opinion, they are actually more convenient than cutting the egg with a knife, because then often the yolk swells out of the white. And the slices are also much thinner this way. 😀

    • @sophiemayerhofer5900
      @sophiemayerhofer5900 Рік тому +8

      Yep, and you can use it for mushrooms too!

    • @antipanti6113
      @antipanti6113 Рік тому +3

      @@sophiemayerhofer5900 This is actually a really good idea. I'll have to give it a try. :D

    • @aliciasteiner6855
      @aliciasteiner6855 Рік тому +3

      Also she says Schnitzel very well.

    • @nancyfoster620
      @nancyfoster620 Рік тому +2

      @@sophiemayerhofer5900 Fantastic idea! I’ve had one of these for years but never thought of using it for mushrooms…love it, thanks!🍄

    • @superlynnie
      @superlynnie Рік тому +1

      Same in The Netherlands.

  • @kudos2us
    @kudos2us Рік тому +79

    The ice cream scoops are for cookies! Portion out cookie dough and push them out onto the baking tray. Definitely my fav item. Much easier to pop out dough and clean than other scoops! 🍪

  • @TheMyameeGirl
    @TheMyameeGirl Рік тому +53

    I have a lot of those gadgets and they're quite handy. The egg cutter, if you slice it once then rotate it and slice it again it makes great egg pieces for egg salad. :) And yes, I was totally triggered by the ice cream scoops. They were not ice cream scoops. They are COOKIE scoops. lol You guys gave it a good go though! 😆😆 Don't get me started on the frother. I can't! 🤪😱

    • @_Fizel_
      @_Fizel_ 5 місяців тому +2

      That's what I always use my egg slicer for. Otherwise when I do it by hand it's like super chunky cause I have shaky hands.

  • @nrehem
    @nrehem Рік тому +103

    I love how much Mama Maples appreciate everything you do, enjoys the meals and say words of affirmation 🥺❤

  • @anahifierro5215
    @anahifierro5215 Рік тому +53

    As a mexican I loved seeing how the lime squeezer is a “kitchen gadget”, while for us is literally a necessity. Needless to say I NEED that heart rolling ping for my valentine’s cookies ❤

  • @helenarikter
    @helenarikter Рік тому +62

    It’s s so bizarre to me that not everyone uses a cheese slicer. Personally I grew up with a lot of this gadgets as a everyday day object, so it’s really fun seeing other people try them 😂 But the cheese slicer is the best (you can also use it as at cake spade if you don’t have a cake spade)😂✨
    This was a really fun and cool video and the dress is so beautiful 😍

    • @thespankmyfrank
      @thespankmyfrank Рік тому +6

      Same!! The cheese slicer and the egg slicer are in every household in Sweden lol.

    • @Ruutukissa
      @Ruutukissa Рік тому +1

      and to peel other stuff too, i think it is not just for cheese. you can slice cucumber and peel carrots also. :3

    • @AnniCarlsson
      @AnniCarlsson Рік тому

      I was way too old when I learned that some countries don't have cheese slicers as normal day thing and actually just use knife to cut the cheese for a sandwich.

    • @Draggonny
      @Draggonny 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@AnniCarlssonI'm English and I was in my late 20s when I learned that cheese planes existed. But my husband has pretty much always had one. Until Ikea came to the UK a lot of these tools were considered a bit fancy so working class households didn't tend to have them.

  • @lynnshipstone5625
    @lynnshipstone5625 Рік тому +63

    I'm pretty sure the second piping tool is for thin almost liquids like jams or thin custards ☺️

  • @veronicajericho
    @veronicajericho Рік тому +105

    Those cutting board catchers went straight into my Christmas wish list. Definitely a favourite for me!

    • @chandracox6814
      @chandracox6814 Рік тому

      They're like ten bucks lol just go get em for yourself

    • @ViolatedSkull
      @ViolatedSkull Рік тому +5

      @@chandracox6814 Or you can get them for free when people buy it for you.

    • @MathScholtes
      @MathScholtes Рік тому +1

      @@chandracox6814 some people are considerate at put lower prices items on a wish list. so people don’t have to feel shit for not being able to buy something expensive

  • @MrHairstyles
    @MrHairstyles Рік тому +100

    I love that as a Dutch person, having a cheese slicer in your house is basically part of our culture. We do love our cheeses haha. Well done IKEA for FINALLY introducing it to the entire world 🥰

    • @sammansson5206
      @sammansson5206 Рік тому +3

      Sweden is the same lol we love the cheese

    • @reka6380
      @reka6380 Рік тому +15

      I was looking for a comment about. Never knew that a cheese slicer isn't a basic is some countries

    • @zairabandy8695
      @zairabandy8695 Рік тому +1

      @@sammansson5206 and your gut is fine with having all that cheese? That is the first thing doctor remove from people to keep them healthy and with good gut.

    • @sammansson5206
      @sammansson5206 Рік тому +2

      @Zaira Bandy I'm not overeating and is rather healthy. If people I don't know I can't really help like

    • @johannaox
      @johannaox Рік тому

      Haha 💯

  • @AniRSm
    @AniRSm Рік тому +31

    I cannot on how cute and gentle Chip is when he takes the little piece of apple from Mama Maples. 🥰😍🥺👉🏻👈🏻

  • @mika72.-Bois
    @mika72.-Bois Рік тому +72

    Love how Mia loves most of the Ikea gadgets!
    But was triggered that she never washed any item before using them!! 😳

  • @erinuber2881
    @erinuber2881 Рік тому +49

    Hi Mia! The egg slicer can also be used to slice mushrooms and strawberries. If you are making egg salad, slice the egg once, and then rotate the egg 90 degrees and cut again. It makes chopping the egg very easy. Thanks for the great video!

    • @victoriasch7647
      @victoriasch7647 Рік тому +5

      It works also nice for mozzarella

    • @erinuber2881
      @erinuber2881 Рік тому

      @@victoriasch7647 Good to know!! Thank you!

    • @tammyhellewell6395
      @tammyhellewell6395 Рік тому +4

      I also use it to slice olives. You can cut 4-6 olives at a time.

    • @erinuber2881
      @erinuber2881 Рік тому

      @@tammyhellewell6395 That's excellent!

    • @judyr8727
      @judyr8727 Рік тому +2

      @@erinuber2881 I think you meant to say That's eggcellent! LOL

  • @Alys3
    @Alys3 Рік тому +51

    I work at IKEA and was putting out price tags in a new room set. It had one of those little squeezy icing bottle things and I had NO idea what it was 😂 I was searching under like baby bottles.. eventually found it! Also the “ice cream” scoops are actually for cookie dough to get nice even size cookies, but good to know it sort of works for ice cream too if you’re desperate 😂

    • @Ciryel
      @Ciryel Рік тому +6

      I also work at IKEA and finding out what an item is for or is called drives me crazy 😂

    • @spannajupiter
      @spannajupiter Рік тому +1

      Watching her miss use the icing bottle made me laugh so hard

  • @victoriapass4884
    @victoriapass4884 Рік тому +71

    My favorite part was how excited Mama Maples got to try all of Mia's meals. They love each other so much!

  • @erindeberjeois4071
    @erindeberjeois4071 Рік тому +21

    Your moms laugh just makes me smile. She sounds like such a fun and kind person. Love the videos!

  • @adrib8102
    @adrib8102 Рік тому +138

    As a sweedish person I’m always a little chocked a cheese slicer isn’t a staple in everyone’s home 😂 My fave from this video has to be the cutting-board extensions for easy collection of chopped goods, have to get them next time I’m at IKEA!

    • @anneliekonink
      @anneliekonink Рік тому +7

      The average Dutch household also has a cheese slicer

    • @aimeevandijk1482
      @aimeevandijk1482 Рік тому +5

      As well as an apple corer and an egg slicer. Those have been around since forever

    • @susannaronkainen7410
      @susannaronkainen7410 Рік тому +4

      Finland here. I so feel you on the cheese slicer. So weird it's a "weird item" in Canada and the States. :D

    • @anti_sse
      @anti_sse Рік тому +1

      We use knives😹😹😹😹

    • @jennawh
      @jennawh Рік тому

      Same as I Finnish person, like I didn't even know before this video that a cheese slicer isn't as staple of an object as a ladle in every household for example :D

  • @maaike9391
    @maaike9391 Рік тому +36

    This is so fun to watch because here in the Netherlands half of the kitchen items in this video are completely normal to have in your kitchen, everyone has them

  • @Elizabeth_Susan
    @Elizabeth_Susan Рік тому +69

    The paring knife section when Mia said “for my safety I will stick to the peeler” was my favorite 🤍I can totally understand that because I can cut myself on anything in the kitchen lol 😂

  • @___Laura
    @___Laura Рік тому +4

    The alternate use of the egg slicer is surrogate guitar/harp.
    We used to have that gadget when I was little and I would come into the kitchen sometimes, pull it out of the drawer, play a "song" on it and put it back. 10/10 would recommend.

  • @Sambaker98
    @Sambaker98 Рік тому +38

    I noticed someone else said most of these gadgets are common in Sweden. I live in America but my grandmother from Sweden raised me. Most of these tools were every day items growing up! The egg slicer and cheese slicer specifically warmed my heart. I just lost her this summer and miss her terribly! The cheese slicer was (and is) a must. The egg slicer reminded me of warm spring days when we would make egg salad sandwiches and sit in the back yard under the big pear trees and eat lunch. Nostalgic. You slice one way, and then turn and slice again, and it dices the eggs! We used an old white one and as a kid I thought it was so nifty.

    • @edinakovacs3719
      @edinakovacs3719 Рік тому +5

      I am from Slovakia and most of these gadgets are common in my household too! 🙃

    • @Sambaker98
      @Sambaker98 Рік тому +2

      @@edinakovacs3719 interesting!! I love that! 😊 so cool to see how in different areas these are common, and in some areas not at all!

    • @angelnetworks
      @angelnetworks Рік тому

      like half of these tools are common in argentina and if theyre not its because theyre a bit too expensive for the average middle class person but probably on every higher class household, like yea im saving up to buy shoes i cant afford to buy any type of icecream scoop or garlic grater but like theyre not gadgets or uncommon, theyre average items. the garlic grater is easier to clean but still not a gadget, just a better normal tool

    • @duntarwen2043
      @duntarwen2043 Рік тому +1

      Yes most of these stuff you can buy in every grocery store in Sweden. I know cheese slicers is not a thing in a lot of places even if cheese slicer is the best thing ever (not Swedish tho… I think they are Norwegian 😔 but egg slicers…. How do you even get perfect slices of eggs on your sandwich?

    • @edinakovacs3719
      @edinakovacs3719 Рік тому

      @@duntarwen2043 haha, exactly! I only want perfect slices of egg on my sandwich 😂

  • @nora4235
    @nora4235 Рік тому +53

    The cheese slicer and egg slicer is probably in every household in the Nordic countries. So weird seeing it being strange for others.
    I love when mama maples is in your videos

    • @mariebambelle7361
      @mariebambelle7361 Рік тому

      Waw, i didn't even know both existed ! (I'm French). And I'm not convinced it is useful ;-)

    • @mariebambelle7361
      @mariebambelle7361 Рік тому

      But i have the first tool for the spare tea and i didn't know that not everyone had one ^^

    • @LesleyvanderLaar
      @LesleyvanderLaar Рік тому +1

      I'm dutch and I've never not had a cheese slicer like that haha

    • @marcilk7534
      @marcilk7534 Рік тому +1

      I’ve seen a lot of comments similar to this. I’m curious what you slice eggs for. Is it common just to serve sliced eggs, or do you use them for something particular?

    • @nora4235
      @nora4235 Рік тому

      @@marcilk7534 yes sliced eggs on bread. Very common breakfast in Scandinavia

  • @abbypaige3518
    @abbypaige3518 Рік тому +12

    The joy and comforting vibes you and your mom give are absolutely unmatched

  • @mareinagy4764
    @mareinagy4764 Рік тому +6

    For opening jars, give your grandma a "jar key", that just lifts the x of a, little to release the vacuum and then it becomes so easy to twist open, no force needed at all. You also don't need big hands. And it's so small to store. Love it.

  • @2weirdandfunny
    @2weirdandfunny Рік тому +44

    The garlic press that comes apart is a GAME CHANGER!! Def grabbing one next time. And props to Mia for acknowledging that the jar opener could help her grandma, we love an accessible gadget 💁🏻‍♀️

  • @Lowrunnn
    @Lowrunnn Рік тому +15

    When you use the hand held lime squeezer, I believe you are supposed to put the lime (or lemon) in the opposite direction (slice side up) so that the press turns it inside out and you get max amount of juice!

    • @dasafg244
      @dasafg244 Рік тому +1

      Here in Mexico those are very common and I’ve always used them the way she used it 🤷🏻‍♂️ (but with smaller lemons, the green ones 😅)

  • @FairyZana7
    @FairyZana7 Рік тому +19

    My favorite was the fruit cover, simple but super useful. The cheese slicer and the jar opener caught my eye as well. The mandolin is so cool but I don’t think I cook enough to actually need it.

  • @issratprova
    @issratprova Рік тому +3

    The cutting board preparation bowl gadget is a must!! Got them from IKEA the other day and it's so much easier to keep my workspace clean. Thank you Mia for bringing them into my life.

  • @lilacmouse4355
    @lilacmouse4355 Рік тому +61

    I love how Mia used a cookie scooper as an ice-cream scooper, iconic

    • @sidneyrose6
      @sidneyrose6 Рік тому

      I came looking for this comment!

    • @Jaci_G
      @Jaci_G Рік тому

      @@sidneyrose6 same

    • @Jaci_G
      @Jaci_G Рік тому +5

      That and trying to use the piping bottle for regular frosting instead of royal icing. I love her to death, but I was nearly screaming at the television a few times.

  • @kimpilnasek4367
    @kimpilnasek4367 Рік тому +12

    I actually use the garlic press in my own kitchen, my mother in law has the pampered chef one but your girls cheap and discovered the ikea one is a great dupe for it.
    Can we also just take a moment and appreciate how genuine you are in every video? Even reading these comments, it really shows that kindness attracts kindness as all of your supporters are equally as lovely as you

  • @lauramontalbano5070
    @lauramontalbano5070 Рік тому +3

    You know you're getting old when you get super excited about kitchen gadgets... My favourite one was the roller for heart shaped decorations 😍 Love you Mia!

  • @Mmoore324
    @Mmoore324 Рік тому +1

    I love how appreciative your mom is when you bring out the dishes

  • @melissaalexandra456
    @melissaalexandra456 Рік тому +37

    Your mother is the most supportive and enthusiastic person ever. The way she complemented the cut of the carrot 😂 My favourite tool would have to be the garlic press 2.0. I have IKEA’s old garlic press and it’s so hard to clean!

  • @Rihannaaa171
    @Rihannaaa171 Рік тому +62

    As a fellow maximalist there’s nothing that excites me more than a cute little kitchen gadget that I most definitely do not need, so the choice is obvious - a roller for heart shaped decorations. Also, Mia reviewing kitchen gadgets while not reading their descriptions has me weak😂 These testing videos always brighten up my day!

    • @mell0wknee
      @mell0wknee Рік тому

      i love how the hearts were still so visible even after baking! idk how often i would use it but.. want

  • @user-ud6uv6xm6w
    @user-ud6uv6xm6w Рік тому +28

    As expected: mom always knows how to do things!😂

  • @sarahmallonee
    @sarahmallonee Рік тому

    i love your mom and your bond. It really makes me miss my mom so much. Mia please spend every second u can cause things can change so fast and i wish i had went to see my mom on days i was tired or sick anyway when i didnt feel up to it

  • @jaantjeeee
    @jaantjeeee Рік тому +91

    As a Dutch person I LOVE that there was a cheese slicer in this video, but the garlic press that comes apart is definitely my fave 🥰

  • @danediggele1607
    @danediggele1607 Рік тому +42

    As a dutch person i can confirm, cheese slicers are amazing and definitely a must have in a kitchen! Definitely not a single-use item as it works as a great peeler for vegetables or fruit too! ☺

  • @retacartrette4913
    @retacartrette4913 Рік тому +6

    I love the side bowls that go on the cutting board! I was preparing a salad earlier this week and it would’ve been so helpful! I’m going to have to get one

  • @chandana6446
    @chandana6446 Рік тому

    She is such a warm person to be around. So much love and happiness to you♥️♥️

  • @thelizzleking
    @thelizzleking Рік тому +207

    What did we do to deserve Mia vlogmas and all this content?? * happy crying * ❤❤❤

    • @Me-su2bu
      @Me-su2bu Рік тому +1

      Is she doing vlogmas everyday?!

    • @Karharlan
      @Karharlan Рік тому +3

      Yes! I came to find her vlogmas short but found a whole video!!

    • @Me-su2bu
      @Me-su2bu Рік тому

      @@Karharlan yaayyy, so she’s doing shorts and whole videos mixed but one everyday?

    • @Karharlan
      @Karharlan Рік тому

      @@Me-su2bu yes shorts everyday I don’t know about videos

    • @lostlilmew
      @lostlilmew Рік тому

      YAAA a garlic press that is easy to clean! sign me up!

  • @StellaAlda
    @StellaAlda Рік тому +42

    It's really funny and entertaining to watch her marvel over gadgets we have had in Scandinavian countries since the 80's and 90's 😊 The egg slicer is a nostalgic part of my childhood.

    • @MisagiChan
      @MisagiChan Рік тому +2

      not only Scandinavian, but yeah. It's super fun, to see here mind blown about them, while you like "Well, ehrm... I use them since... ever?"

    • @clarimm6675
      @clarimm6675 Рік тому +4

      Same! I'm German and have grown up with these tools and never considered them special lol

  • @suzyinstitches273
    @suzyinstitches273 Рік тому

    It’s fun seeing mom and daughter having such a great time together

  • @alexissmith8065
    @alexissmith8065 Рік тому +3

    As someone who also lives in Canada, I drink tea constantly to stay warm! I also worked at David's Tea for a couple years so the tea infuser would have to be my favourite! You're my comfort channel :)

  • @ninanaarding400
    @ninanaarding400 Рік тому +23

    The cheese slicer is my favourite for a couple reasons:
    1. Since I’m Dutch it was funny to see you discover the slicer for the first time. This is because it is a very common thing here in the Netherlands and every household owns one. We call it a ‘kaasschaaf’ here and commonly use it for our lunch sandwiches.
    2. I mean, I love cheese too. That should be enough reason as is lol :). Glad to see you discovered the kaasschaaf to make your life a little easier!
    3. You can actually use it for other things too. Like if you need another food thinly sliced (cucumber for example).

  • @flauschewolke
    @flauschewolke Рік тому +15

    Haha, I grew up with the egg slicer being a staple in my household. My favorite gadgets are probably the prepping bowls for their simple practicality and the jar opener, which if i remember correctly was developed for elderly and disabled people as an accessibility tool. You’re not the only one who’s obsessed with ikea’s products, thanks for living our collective ikea shopping fantasies 😂❤

  • @RadiantPixie
    @RadiantPixie Рік тому +3

    I’ve had 4 days off and horrible tooth pain, and I discovered your channel and could not stop watching. Thank you so much for getting me through a tough few days. I definitely subscribed! 🎉

  • @22mccartney
    @22mccartney Рік тому +6

    My fave gadget was the cutting-board food-catcher -- looks so handy for cutting fruit and veggies without making a mess, especially for juicy food like watermelon that drips and makes a mess!

  • @katherinespek7650
    @katherinespek7650 Рік тому +19

    Growing up with a Dutch dad and grandmother, we had so many cheese slicers growing up. We even had the fancy ones that matched the fancy dining set. The mini whisk is also perfect for thickening cream for desserts, my family favourite is peppermint crisp tart, makes whisking cream effortless.

  • @hollywoods9140
    @hollywoods9140 Рік тому +31

    I love how amazed she was by somethings I consider common tools lol (I.e the first tea strainer, cheese slicer, garlic press that opens) 🤣. Loving it ! ❤

  • @Passagere339
    @Passagere339 4 місяці тому

    Just to say, i love how she does the videos with her mom and her mom is so awesome !! This always makes me happy and smiling

  • @liannagrider6865
    @liannagrider6865 Рік тому +8

    I love the egg slicer, totally my favorite! We use ours for mushrooms, berries, and all kinds of stuff! It's perfect for cutting nice strawberries for cakes

    • @creative2716
      @creative2716 11 місяців тому +1

      Also slices mozzarella balls for a Caprese salad.

  • @pandaperson3825
    @pandaperson3825 Рік тому +23

    I think the piping thing is for icing and not frosting. It's thinner and less solid, so it would probably work better. That said, that heart rolling pin is definitely my favorite. Makes me wish there was an ikea nearby because that's so simple but so cute!!

    • @jocelynvalencia8116
      @jocelynvalencia8116 Рік тому

      The tea strainer is definitely my favorite. I’m a big loose tea drinker so any gadget that helps drink the tea with no mess is a must. Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @madelainegrayson2963
    @madelainegrayson2963 Рік тому +2

    I love the little bowls that stick on the side of the cutting board. Seems so useful honestly! I would maybe even go get it!

  • @OkieMomma
    @OkieMomma Рік тому +1

    I really loved this! Those cutting board deals are so simple, yet so useful! Several great items though that I'm excited to try!

  • @amarantafishygarcia
    @amarantafishygarcia Рік тому +38

    Mia and her mom have such a cute, wholesome relationship and seeing them together in videos makes my day 💗

  • @britt08
    @britt08 Рік тому +22

    Mama Maples dramatic reactions and her contagious laugh is my Favorite 😅

  • @katherineretamal3221
    @katherineretamal3221 Рік тому +1

    Mia, I love that your mom is always so positive! I laugh a lot with both of you 🥰

  • @alyssabart641
    @alyssabart641 Рік тому

    I love the idea of the uppy fold thing. Throwing all the scraps in there looks so helpful

  • @datgraywitch
    @datgraywitch Рік тому +29

    The cutting board bowls are absolutely going to be my next IKEA purchase 😂

  • @sarahbethaustintx
    @sarahbethaustintx Рік тому +25

    As a 31 year old mom, with a two year old, I had to say that I appreciate you so much! I have always been a big UA-cam fanatic and enjoy watching peoples content, but I especially love Mia’s because it’s something that I can have on with my little one in the room. I love her! It’s always clean, fun, entertainment! Keep doing what you are doing Mia.

  • @lorrainefox6774
    @lorrainefox6774 Рік тому +1

    I liked everything you tested, my favorite was the prep bowls. I really like that you include your mom in your videos and feed her. I also like the tea holder on the edge of the cup as well. Fun video

  • @tonee97
    @tonee97 Рік тому

    I love that you guys are having so much fun together.

  • @yassydney
    @yassydney Рік тому +34

    As someone who’s family has to chop a lot for dinners, I have to say my favorite are those cutting board corner bowls. No need to pick up pieces one by one to put them in separate bowls, you can just sweep them in! Also, that Chip high five was the sweetest ever 😭

  • @Jgarcia999
    @Jgarcia999 Рік тому +33

    Time to run to IKEA and get the cutting board bowls. Thank you to Mia for giving us the quality content we always need

  • @naylaleifson9022
    @naylaleifson9022 9 місяців тому

    You and your mom have the funnest times together and it makes me miss mine so so much...i wish every girl and her mom could have a UA-cam channel just to stay connected and have fun together. If my mom was here i would do this with her❤❤ thank you Mia and momma maples

  • @kenzielb274
    @kenzielb274 Рік тому

    I loved the heart rolling pin cookie pattern. It’s super cute. I would totally use that on everything I made, and but the most practical and efficient gadget worth the money would be the cheese slicer and the garlic press for sure!

  • @tenshipredicta7139
    @tenshipredicta7139 Рік тому +29

    The jar opener is a literal life saver! Don't have to wait for people to visit to open jars anymore or run them under hot water and worry about dropping them while still struggling to open them 😅

    • @FilipaModerno
      @FilipaModerno Рік тому +3

      When you struggle to open a jar you can use like a butter knife and insert it on the side by the ridges to lift the lid a bit and remove the vacuum. Then, it’s gonna open easily 😊 I hope that makes sense 😅

  • @BiaLestrange
    @BiaLestrange Рік тому +33

    I really loved the preparation bowls! Such a simple and genius idea to free up chopping board space without making a mess on the counter. Definitely getting those on the next IKEA trip 🤩

  • @KCon81
    @KCon81 Рік тому

    You are seriously one of a kind Mia! I really love the thing that goes on your cutting board, just maybe a bigger one.

  • @kysmi
    @kysmi Рік тому

    I'm loving the jar opener and garlic press, but my favorite would be the preparation bowls since I would get more use out of that. Sometimes I get lazy and just brush the scraps onto the table (not wet foods though) and make things harder for myself later. :')

  • @invisiblesteve9523
    @invisiblesteve9523 Рік тому +22

    The egg slicers are GREAT I used them when I worked in the food industry. You can also turn the egg after you've sliced it to cut it into smaller pieces and if you get a sturdy enough one they're good for whole mushrooms and things like that too, it cuts the time way down when you're doing a bunch at once 💖

    • @LilyMUTINY
      @LilyMUTINY Рік тому +1

      Oooh that’s a great idea for mushrooms. I was thinking maybe a really soft cheese

  • @kimkutschukian5677
    @kimkutschukian5677 Рік тому +31

    The bowls that attach to the cutting board is a game changer! 😮 And the heart rolling pin was so cute!!!

  • @K01T4tt00
    @K01T4tt00 Рік тому

    Your mom is just darling. I love your relationship, so wholesome to watch. 💕

  • @cassidyrosenberg7592
    @cassidyrosenberg7592 Рік тому +34

    I think the meat tenderizer was my favorite simply because of the stress relief it seemed to give Mama Maples, she let a lot of emotions out on that schnitzel 😂

  • @cassidychmelyk8919
    @cassidychmelyk8919 Рік тому +15

    I love the vegetable jelly covers. They’re such an odd item to show people when they come over but they’re actually super effective

  • @amandastebbins9750
    @amandastebbins9750 Рік тому

    I love how you and your mom laugh at each other and with each other!!

  • @orrangechocolate1207
    @orrangechocolate1207 Рік тому

    My fav is the preparation bowl for the cutting boarw. It seems really helpful in allowing you to collect all your chopped veggies without spilling!!

  • @lenawinn8278
    @lenawinn8278 Рік тому +31

    I am an occupational therapist, and I have recommended the jar opener to so many people! Definitely my favorite of this haul 😁

    • @mommashawna707
      @mommashawna707 Рік тому +2

      I have severe arthritis everywhere and the cheapest & easiest thing to get to open up jars and bottles is the gripping shelf/drawer liner, ( you know the one that has little bumps all over it that you can find even at the dollar store) cut a square piece from it and you can open up anything. My mom tried to see one time if it would work after seeing something similar at a house wears store and we have used them for years now, it will amaze you, not to mention it ends up costing a few cents how can you go wrong.

  • @92Liesje
    @92Liesje Рік тому +19

    As a dutchie I must say my favorite gadget is the cheese slicer however we use it everyday so if that's the cutoff for being a gadget it might be considered a tool 🤭 it also serves multiple functions for instance slicing a cucumber or peeling a potato or carrot!

  • @thalie5788
    @thalie5788 Рік тому

    My favorite is definetly the garlic press. For family recipes and a lot in general, I just think it's so usefull and it seemed to be soooo easy to clean compared to my old one. Love your videos and Mama Maples's reactions are everything!!

  • @kelseywillow8110
    @kelseywillow8110 Рік тому +3

    Cheese slicer - use it to slice cucumber and raw carrots but from top to bottom (long thin slices). Works great as a side dish for example salad or for sushi bowl with some soy sauce and sesame seeds. I have used it this Xmas to have cucumber slices and I put salmon tartare on it. I used a metal ring to make burgers as a gadget to get a nice round shape for the tartare. It looked fancy. 🎉

  • @annesiffrin8405
    @annesiffrin8405 Рік тому +30

    I loved how you used the milk frother to stir your hot chocolate 😂 my mom used this gadget literally every morning for her latte macchiato

  • @laura1900
    @laura1900 Рік тому +14

    As a german i grew up with an egg slicer as a staple kitchen gadget. So i guess just because of that, I will pick it. 😄
    Also it was really fun to see how you both got so excited about Schnitzel 😄.

  • @giulianacastro6254
    @giulianacastro6254 Рік тому +1

    I'm from Brazil and while watching this video me and my friends actually thought it was funny how these gadgets are just usual cooking tools here. You should try more of these!! Love u mia 💖💖

  • @LorraineRo
    @LorraineRo Рік тому +5

    I also use the tea steeper for powdered sugar. Works perfectly 😊

  • @sonjaesselius501
    @sonjaesselius501 Рік тому +16

    Superfun as always. Over here in Sweden, we would use the baking bag with tips for creating cookie shapes. The "ice cream scoop" is actually a cookie scoop for the dough that you scoop out on the baking sheet. They are often a little difficult to get out from the usual ice cream scoops why the holes in the middle. And the little whisk, we use it as a foam maker on the top of the coffee or your chai latte :). So hope you will find even more uses for those gadgets. Happy cooking.

  • @Tullletryneh
    @Tullletryneh Рік тому +9

    As a Norwegian, I can’t live without an egg slicer or a cheese slicer. I have never been in a home that doesn’t have them, and they’re so practical! Also, that Teuta Matoshi dress is stunning (they all are, tbh)