Before u get rid of the cookie sheets, try painting them and using them to put all ur bathroom items under the sink. U can pull it out like a drawer and if something spills the cookie sheet will contain it.
Love my crock pots, and I own, I think, four in different sizes. I am old-school: all manual knobs, no digital! LOL. And I use them! Crock pots are so easy, especially non-digital. I see them always in thrift stores.
I recently organized my bathroom and used an old 13x9 pan to hold my frequently used cleaning items. That way all I have to do is pull out the pan and everything I need is right there!!
Same here :-) I have a completely average kitchen for my country. It's three cabinets at the bottom and three hanging cabinets. Oven, fridge, sink, dishwasher - that's it. It is so hard to find space for additional stuff.
You can use a glass as a biscuit cutter just butter or spray the inside surface or in a pinch an empty tin food can and just open both ends of the can and use that then throw it out when youre finished 😊
I agree long serrated knives are great but unless you bake a lot of bread that needs cutting and isnt a tear away type (like rolls) then you can just use a very sharp knife and slowly cut the bread without squishing it. It depends on the type of bread but it works for most bread and i think if you really want to be minimal you make do with lots of things even if they do the job only half as good or take a little longer for example a pizza cutter can replace a lot of knives and is much easier on your wrists and is usually far safer especially if they have a guard for elderly and children etc. And a good pair of kitchen scissors will also replace a lot of knife usage. It just boils down to whats essential to your lifestyle. And how much efficiency or time youre willing to lose to maintain a strict minimal/make do kitchen inventory. Personally id never need an apple cutter or avo cutter but if you eat both of those everyday itd be worth it just on time saved. Onions burn me always and like super red tears for hours stings for a day or more so i try to chop them underwater or at the very least pop them in the fridge for 15mins or more before chopping them as that helps but ive genuinely consider getting one of those sealed onion choppers just so i can chop it and not need to open the container until a day later when all the angry stuff is gone.
Must have item that I use all the time is a can strainer! It's a mini strainer that goes over the tops of cans like canned veggies. You just flip upside down to quickly drain the liquid. It also works great flipped the other way to press and drain liquid from tuna cans :) they're like $2 at Walmart.
Highly recommend the Ikea cheese grater! I hate box graters. They are difficult to hold still while grating. The Ikea cheese grater has a plastic bowl the grater lid sits on and the bowl has a rubber grip on the bottom. So much easier to grate the cheese and the grated cheese fall into a bowl, not everywhere on my counter.
I can’t life without my pampered chef garlic press it peals and minces all in one. I’ve had mine for 20 years and use it multiple times a week. My number two would probably be my copper electric skillet. We use this thing nearly daily sometimes twice a day
Pampered Chef Smooth Edge Can Opener is a kitchen gadget I cannot live without. It makes opening cans SO easy, and I don't have to worry about my toddler grabbing cans and accidentally cutting her wittle fingers.
there are several brands of Smooth edge can openers and they are great and so safe to have in your kitchen and one less thing that will be dangerous later
Bkuxy Can Opener: Open Your Cans with A Simple Push of Button - No Sharp Edge, Food-Safe and Handheld Can Opener $4.99 at WalMart is small and round, WalMart also have other Smooth Edge can openers
I absolutely love your channel! I’ve watched many, many channels and find yours to be in my top 2 for inspiration Too many rely on prepackaged items, you have an amazing balance of homemade & semi-homemade I love that you actually show what you make during a clean out. I love that you focus on realistic cooking & groceries goals, not just chasing loss leaders, coupons, apps. It’s a joy to watch your videos
I have had the Cuisinart slow cooker for about 10 yrs and love it. I usually brown my meat before adding the rest of the ingredient and this does it perfectly. I've never used the steam rack cause I just have never needed it. The low, med and hi settings are spot on. I still use it more than the slow cooker function on my multi-cooker because it's slow cook function cooks way too hi. When they first came out Americas Test Kitchen reviewed it and it was their winner so I wanted one but was NOT going to spend the money on it. I had neighbors who gambled a lot and one day she comes to the door and asks me if I needed a slow cooker she got for free at the casino. I about died when I saw what it was. Very happy with it.
I'm very envious of your kitchen cabinets where the shelf height can be adjusted!! And thank you so much for all your positive, kind, relatable videos!
I constantly use a box cheese grater, wisks, and my garlic press. Oh! And this hand held really fine mesh strainer! I use That more than any other colanders/ strainers.
I envy the kitchen, cabinet, and drawer space you have! My kitchen is quite small, but obviously, I make it work! I learned not to underestimate the importance of a good quality knife. I have global knives and I love them.
My favorite cheese grater is from IKEA!!! You grate the cheese into a bowl so it's not all over your counter or cutting board, and that bowl comes with a lid so you can store your grated cheese in the same container. They have tiny grater lids for things like parmesan or larger for cheddar and other cheeses like that. I still use those same lids for grating things like garlic, lemon zest, shredded carrots, etc so it's all I have in my kitchen.
My go-to kitchen utensil is a fish spatula! I do use it for fish, but it's useful for so many things: turning over tortillas on the griddle, scooping up roasted veggies, even flipping pancakes. It's thin, so it slides under things well. I probably got mine at Target, years ago.
Oxo box grater is our favorite. We loved it so much then when ours cracked, we brought a back up. The cracked one never broke so we have two and we still use them both. Love a good cheese grater. I really need a good Dutch oven! My favorite kitchen tools are a pampered chef wooden spoon and knife.
The meat chopper is actually they appropriate name. I get mine at dollar tree and they have held up for over a year! I made sure to get 2 as well because I love them so much but my main one I have used for over a year and it hasn't broke yet. I only use the second one when my main one is being washed.
My 3 go too are my 12 inch cast iron skillet, silicone spatula from dollar tree (Betty crocker line I've had for many years) and OXO silicone spatula from goodwill
My Mom used the red wooden handled thing as a biscuit cutter and then when she added the center thing as a donut cutter. The biscuits would always have indentations from the screws but she flipped them over and they would be on the bottom. Now I want some biscuits and strawberry jam.
Ditto on the biscuit/donut cutter. On those cookie sheets, I took an old beat up one of mine and spray painted it red. I use it as a tray to take things outside when eating out in our backyard in the summer etc. It's a great way to repurpose them.
Ah, a biscuit cutter! I had one of those many moons ago. I really need to destash and reorganize my kitchen cupboards too. I have so much stuff I never use, I don't know why I have such a hard time getting rid of it.
The red utensil that you use for ground meat is called a "Chop-Stir". It doesn't look exactly like the original Chop-Stir that I have, but it has the four blades like the original. I'm sure that there are knock-offs that may be just as good - especially the five-bladed one that I have seen. ~Anastacia in Cleveland
Biscuit or Donut cutter, I didn't see the center for the donut hole, but some were detachable. The item you didn't know what it was, it's a bacon turner. My father-in-law was very proud of his, I like that it has a tip protector. I like the over the door spice holder, but I have so many spices 🙃
This is a great video, and a great reminder to us all that no matter how many times we organize/purge high-traffic areas, it eventually piles up and needs another round of spiffing/purging. Katherine over at Do It On A Dime once said, "If you don't use it every day, it's in your way." SO true!!! Isn't it ironic how we do things to ourselves like store holiday plates in a main cabinet for years until one day it dawns on us that's not highest/best use of the space, lol.
Doughnut cutter used mostly for yeasted dough. My mother had one that was very similar with a removable center circle so you could make different styles of doughnuts. This was in the 70's. =)
@@TheJustineCredible Sorry for the confusion. I didn't mean that Mindy's had an inner ring, just that the one my mother had (which looks similar) did. I only ever saw her use it for doughnuts, but I'm sure it could have been used for biscuits, too. Closest thing I could quickly find that is similar is the Norpro Donut/Cookie Cutter on Amazon. I think hers came as part of an aluminum canister set.
My mother and grandmother had those donut cutters and we had the inner ring to cut the donut hole too. Was a huge deal to be the kid that got to use it to make the donuts. Such a nice memory. Thanks Mindy!
The round red knobbed device is a biscuit cutter. Looks like the one my mom used and she is 89 yrs old. The long metal device at the back of that same drawer is a wonderful Amish meat flipper for the grill. It keeps the juices in your meats and works great. That cover on the tip is for safety because it is very sharp. 💓mine!
My go to kitchen essential is a “garbage bowl” a la Rachael Ray from her 30 minute meals on food network many years ago. I buy inexpensive serving size bowls and rotate them out seasonally.
I use my air fryers pretty much every day, have one I use for meats and one for vegetables, love them!. I just bought an instant from Amazon, can’t wait to make some of your recipes and the ones in the book it came with, I also bought an 800 recipe book for it also.
I STILL have 2 sippy cups from my Grand-niece, who I took care of part time THREE YEARS ago😂😆.....sooooo many sweet memories. I am UNAPOLOGETIC Mindy👏👏🥰🥰👍😭
My most used kitchen utensil is a small cutting board like bartenders use to slice lemons. It never actually makes it to the closet because there is always a lemon to slice or a clove of garlic to mince. Also turntables that make the most of my weird cabinets with the deep corners.
I looove this especially that over the door spice rack. I live in an apartment and that would help me free up space! I still have sippy cups and my son is 26 now 😢😂
I am SO glad I ran out and bought my Instant Pot Aura when I saw you using it. It's definitely one of my favorites. I love making rice in it, I'm going to try out the yogurt function soon too! My set and forget slow cooker is my absolute favorite! But the computer has been on the fritz lately. I'm hoping it holds up for awhile more, because it's gotten pretty expensive to replace on Amazon!
My mom gifted me her stainless set about 10 years ago and it's as old as me (over 50). It still looks brand new and cleans up beautifully. She even had the lifetime warranty card in pristine condition.
Before you even asked I thought, hey my Mom used to have a biscuit cutter just like that, she'd also use it for donuts. I have so many favorite kitchen items, I'm a sucker for kitchen gadgets. After my Mom passed I got her Salad Shooter. For the first 5 years, I rarely used it until one day I decided to use it to shred cheese. It's more to wash, but shreds in no time. I've been trying to reorganize and declutter my kitchen as well. I do a little at a time, but it's slowly getting there. This video is perfect timing for me to keep me motivated! Thank you!
I use my box grater, a Threshold brand from Target, often. I use my wooden spoons all the time, and my half sheet and quarter sheet pans for roasting meats and potatoes (NordicWare is a good brand, and American made). I have two enameled 6-qt. Lodge Dutch ovens and use them all the time. I couldn't live without my cast iron: skillets for crunchy cornbread, and pizza pan for crispy pizza.
OXO box graters are the best. I've had mine for over 17 years (wedding gift) and it's still sharp and in great shape. Plus mine came with the little plastic container that snaps on the bottom to catch what you are grating. Great video, tfs.
Dollar Tree sells some clear cutting mats that are usually 3 for $1.25. They are also good for putting on wood desk surfaces to protect from coffee cups, water cups, etc.
My absolute favorite kitchen items are my Rada knives and their knife sharpener ! I have used them for over 15 years and I could not cook without them ! I also have that same cheese grater you do, plus I have an Oxo box grater that I really like. I also have a microplane grater that I use for grating Parmesan wedges, garlic, lemon zest etc. I am like you in that I love my Slow cookers. I have two and I would never give those up ! Love your channel ! Stay warm !
Oh another random thing! I have a ladle from IKEA that is genius. It’s shaped more like a square so u can get a corner down into the bottom edges of pots
You can absolutely donate knives to Goodwill! They can be resharpened relatively cheaply (with a belt or a stone not with the steel in the knife block that just realigns the edge). You might also join your local Buy Nothing group and post items for your community members
Donut cutter!!!! I got bought the Hamilton Beech crockpot - can't wait to start using it! Thank you for continuing to keep it real. I too am trying to go through cabinets and drawers at a slow pace to not get overwhelmed. Yours looks great so far!
Sadly I really need to de-clutter my kitchen. Again. I did it in 2019. Since them my mom passed and my daughter moved and left TONS of kitchen things here. Holy Moly!!! I am now overwhelmed. Thanks for inspiring me to do this. The weather has kept us inside. Great task for this time. I did Hello Fresh, Blue Apron and EveryPlate when I was teaching. Loved the convenience. Retired. No longer use any of them but they were fabulous and delicious. My Dutch oven and cast iron cookware are my go to pots and pans.
I hate to say this but those knives would be great if u put them into a crate for ur kids when they go to college. I KNOW they r still so young. My Twins grew up so fast and they r in college and I kept all my cooking supplies for them. You also need to have the space to store them. Which can be a problem. However whatever u can save for them will help in the long run.
Yup! 2 of my 3 are out of the house. And I ended up giving them a whole lot of kitchen items. And other household items too. It happens so much faster than we think.
Biscuit cutter. My favorite kitchen utensils are my wooden spoons and my Pampered Chef garlic press. Like you I prefer to cook with wooden spoons and I know it doesn't damage whatever pot/pan I'm using.
Excellent video Mindy. I can't live without my citrus squeezer. I have !/2 juiced lemon and a tsp grated ginger in warm water every morning. I also have salads daily, dressed with only fresh squeezed lime juice and balsamic glaze.
This was so encouraging!! I’m the same way in that I need to clean cabinets and drawers in small chunks of time to stay productive! I love the the newer crockpots that automatically switch to the warm function when the costume is finished. This is especially helpful when I’m out all day!! Thank you, Mindy, for your down to earth everyday help! I love having your videos on while I’m cooking-and I’ve made many of your recipes and spices!
Dollar Tree has 2 packs of the cutting board mats. They aren't silicone but are great on their own as cutting boards, & I love the fact that they're flexible making the transfer of foods to pots a cinch.
Oh no, that little brush was for your rotary cheese grater 😅 I can't live without my rotary cheese grater, but if you like the box grater I would look for the oxo one that has a removable tray - you can grate with it on the counter or standing up!
The ground meat chopper is one of my favorites! I can't believe I never had one/heard of it before. Mine is by OXO and I would definitely like another. I also invested in an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. No Le Creuset here tho! I can't believe I never had one while raising my family. Game changer.
I love my Hamilton Beach slow cooker! I think it's probably the same as your's and it cooks beautifully, it never burns my food. Also, let us know what you end up doing with those knives. I've got a box of knives I decluttered too that I don't know what to do with either.
I see kitchen knives for sale frequently at my local thrift stores (I live in Oklahoma City, Mindy, so just down the turnpike from you!). Maybe you could call one of your local thrift stores and ask if they accept donations of kitchen knives.
I still have my first small Rival crock pot since there are only 3 of us at home all the time we have brought it back out a lot more but I have had several others but we just got rid of a bunch of them and keep the RIval and the oval large Hamilton Beach
I got four go-to kitchen tools: Two Mercer brand knives for whenever I gotta do the chopping or slicing. And for the cooking and stirring I use a beat up wooden spatula, or a beat up silicone spoonula. If I do any cooking, I'm probably using at least 2-3 of those. At some point I've even bought some other silicone spatulas to replace the old one, but I ended up still preferring the old one.
I felt your mama heart when you got rid of the sippy cups. I have one child and it took me forever to get rid of his cups. He will be 15 in a couple of weeks❤️😫😫
I have a OXO - 32780 OXO Good Grips Multi Grater,White,1 EA(from Amazon). Best grater ever!! It can be one piece or two so it stores in a drawer. LOVE IT!!
I use to use a grater to fresh grate my nutmeg but then I got this and I love it plus it is a great place to store my nutmeg: MOWENTA Nut and Hard Spice Grinder for Nutmeg Ginger Rock Salt and Peppercorn $15.07 at WalMart
Ninja has a slow cooker like the Instant Pot one too. I'm thinking of it because the pot comes out & can also go in the oven which would save me dishes for things like ribs that slow cook then go under the broiler.
Before u get rid of the cookie sheets, try painting them and using them to put all ur bathroom items under the sink. U can pull it out like a drawer and if something spills the cookie sheet will contain it.
Love my crock pots, and I own, I think, four in different sizes. I am old-school: all manual knobs, no digital! LOL. And I use them! Crock pots are so easy, especially non-digital. I see them always in thrift stores.
I recently organized my bathroom and used an old 13x9 pan to hold my frequently used cleaning items. That way all I have to do is pull out the pan and everything I need is right there!!
Boy do I have cabinet envy! Space envy? Whatever you call it I’d love to have that much room in my kitchen!
Same here :-) I have a completely average kitchen for my country. It's three cabinets at the bottom and three hanging cabinets. Oven, fridge, sink, dishwasher - that's it. It is so hard to find space for additional stuff.
@@kathrinmariakrause5351 that’s what my kitchen is too - not average for USA
@@annswann1941 that’s why I’ve had to stop having single purpose items like waffle makers. 🤷♀️ no room.
Biscuit cutter. Also, long, serrated bread knife is very handy.
That's it!
You can use a glass as a biscuit cutter just butter or spray the inside surface or in a pinch an empty tin food can and just open both ends of the can and use that then throw it out when youre finished 😊
I agree long serrated knives are great but unless you bake a lot of bread that needs cutting and isnt a tear away type (like rolls) then you can just use a very sharp knife and slowly cut the bread without squishing it. It depends on the type of bread but it works for most bread and i think if you really want to be minimal you make do with lots of things even if they do the job only half as good or take a little longer for example a pizza cutter can replace a lot of knives and is much easier on your wrists and is usually far safer especially if they have a guard for elderly and children etc. And a good pair of kitchen scissors will also replace a lot of knife usage.
It just boils down to whats essential to your lifestyle. And how much efficiency or time youre willing to lose to maintain a strict minimal/make do kitchen inventory.
Personally id never need an apple cutter or avo cutter but if you eat both of those everyday itd be worth it just on time saved.
Onions burn me always and like super red tears for hours stings for a day or more so i try to chop them underwater or at the very least pop them in the fridge for 15mins or more before chopping them as that helps but ive genuinely consider getting one of those sealed onion choppers just so i can chop it and not need to open the container until a day later when all the angry stuff is gone.
Must have item that I use all the time is a can strainer! It's a mini strainer that goes over the tops of cans like canned veggies. You just flip upside down to quickly drain the liquid. It also works great flipped the other way to press and drain liquid from tuna cans :) they're like $2 at Walmart.
Highly recommend the Ikea cheese grater! I hate box graters. They are difficult to hold still while grating. The Ikea cheese grater has a plastic bowl the grater lid sits on and the bowl has a rubber grip on the bottom. So much easier to grate the cheese and the grated cheese fall into a bowl, not everywhere on my counter.
Mindy, you are the reason I bought a “meat chopper”. I can’t believe I waited so long!
I can’t life without my pampered chef garlic press it peals and minces all in one. I’ve had mine for 20 years and use it multiple times a week. My number two would probably be my copper electric skillet. We use this thing nearly daily sometimes twice a day
Pampered Chef Smooth Edge Can Opener is a kitchen gadget I cannot live without. It makes opening cans SO easy, and I don't have to worry about my toddler grabbing cans and accidentally cutting her wittle fingers.
Ah they’re Pampered Chef! I was wondering where people were getting them! Thank you!
there are several brands of Smooth edge can openers and they are great and so safe to have in your kitchen and one less thing that will be dangerous later
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@@lorita3488 thank you!
I absolutely love your channel! I’ve watched many, many channels and find yours to be in my top 2 for inspiration
Too many rely on prepackaged items, you have an amazing balance of homemade & semi-homemade
I love that you actually show what you make during a clean out.
I love that you focus on realistic cooking & groceries goals, not just chasing loss leaders, coupons, apps.
It’s a joy to watch your videos
Thank you, Rachael. I really appreciate that! Those are definitely goals of mine with this channel. 😊
I have had the Cuisinart slow cooker for about 10 yrs and love it. I usually brown my meat before adding the rest of the ingredient and this does it perfectly. I've never used the steam rack cause I just have never needed it. The low, med and hi settings are spot on. I still use it more than the slow cooker function on my multi-cooker because it's slow cook function cooks way too hi. When they first came out Americas Test Kitchen reviewed it and it was their winner so I wanted one but was NOT going to spend the money on it. I had neighbors who gambled a lot and one day she comes to the door and asks me if I needed a slow cooker she got for free at the casino. I about died when I saw what it was. Very happy with it.
I'm very envious of your kitchen cabinets where the shelf height can be adjusted!!
And thank you so much for all your positive, kind, relatable videos!
I constantly use a box cheese grater, wisks, and my garlic press. Oh! And this hand held really fine mesh strainer! I use That more than any other colanders/ strainers.
I envy the kitchen, cabinet, and drawer space you have! My kitchen is quite small, but obviously, I make it work! I learned not to underestimate the importance of a good quality knife. I have global knives and I love them.
My favorite cheese grater is from IKEA!!! You grate the cheese into a bowl so it's not all over your counter or cutting board, and that bowl comes with a lid so you can store your grated cheese in the same container.
They have tiny grater lids for things like parmesan or larger for cheddar and other cheeses like that. I still use those same lids for grating things like garlic, lemon zest, shredded carrots, etc so it's all I have in my kitchen.
My go-to kitchen utensil is a fish spatula! I do use it for fish, but it's useful for so many things: turning over tortillas on the griddle, scooping up roasted veggies, even flipping pancakes. It's thin, so it slides under things well. I probably got mine at Target, years ago.
I just bought one. And I don’t make fish. I love it.
Oxo box grater is our favorite. We loved it so much then when ours cracked, we brought a back up. The cracked one never broke so we have two and we still use them both. Love a good cheese grater. I really need a good Dutch oven! My favorite kitchen tools are a pampered chef wooden spoon and knife.
My go-to is a rubber spatula. I have 2 of the same 1 from Aldi and I use them for EVERYTHING.
After seeing you use one in several videos, I got a meat separator recently from the Dollar Tree! Love it!
Love the utilization of the dollar store divider boxes in this video. I've had mine for years and dun plan on upgrading lol
The meat chopper is actually they appropriate name. I get mine at dollar tree and they have held up for over a year! I made sure to get 2 as well because I love them so much but my main one I have used for over a year and it hasn't broke yet. I only use the second one when my main one is being washed.
My 3 go too are my 12 inch cast iron skillet, silicone spatula from dollar tree (Betty crocker line I've had for many years) and OXO silicone spatula from goodwill
My Mom used the red wooden handled thing as a biscuit cutter and then when she added the center thing as a donut cutter. The biscuits would always have indentations from the screws but she flipped them over and they would be on the bottom. Now I want some biscuits and strawberry jam.
Love my cutco knives! Made in USA!! 🇺🇸 which is important these days!
Ditto on the biscuit/donut cutter. On those cookie sheets, I took an old beat up one of mine and spray painted it red. I use it as a tray to take things outside when eating out in our backyard in the summer etc. It's a great way to repurpose them.
Ah, a biscuit cutter! I had one of those many moons ago. I really need to destash and reorganize my kitchen cupboards too. I have so much stuff I never use, I don't know why I have such a hard time getting rid of it.
Cookie sheets and divider plates are great for preschools or homeschooling moms for various activities and centers.
The red utensil that you use for ground meat is called a "Chop-Stir". It doesn't look exactly like the original Chop-Stir that I have, but it has the four blades like the original. I'm sure that there are knock-offs that may be just as good - especially the five-bladed one that I have seen. ~Anastacia in Cleveland
OooOoh Mindy, that pasta spin!! Fabulous🔥
Biscuit or Donut cutter, I didn't see the center for the donut hole, but some were detachable. The item you didn't know what it was, it's a bacon turner. My father-in-law was very proud of his, I like that it has a tip protector. I like the over the door spice holder, but I have so many spices 🙃
This is a great video, and a great reminder to us all that no matter how many times we organize/purge high-traffic areas, it eventually piles up and needs another round of spiffing/purging. Katherine over at Do It On A Dime once said, "If you don't use it every day, it's in your way." SO true!!! Isn't it ironic how we do things to ourselves like store holiday plates in a main cabinet for years until one day it dawns on us that's not highest/best use of the space, lol.
Doughnut cutter used mostly for yeasted dough. My mother had one that was very similar with a removable center circle so you could make different styles of doughnuts. This was in the 70's. =)
Same! My mom used it without the center circle for cutting buscuits.
Yup. So did mine, with the same wooden red knob. The small hole cutter would attach underneath on the inside for doughnuts.
That's a biscuit cutter. There's no inner ring for the hole in a donut.
@@TheJustineCredible Sorry for the confusion. I didn't mean that Mindy's had an inner ring, just that the one my mother had (which looks similar) did. I only ever saw her use it for doughnuts, but I'm sure it could have been used for biscuits, too.
Closest thing I could quickly find that is similar is the Norpro Donut/Cookie Cutter on Amazon. I think hers came as part of an aluminum canister set.
My mother and grandmother had those donut cutters and we had the inner ring to cut the donut hole too. Was a huge deal to be the kid that got to use it to make the donuts. Such a nice memory. Thanks Mindy!
An item that I love recently are silpats for cookie sheets. Saves on foil, parchment and oil
Yes! I have some and always forget to use them!
@@SeeMindyMom store them on the trays that way you wont forget and they basically just become part of the tray.
@@EmmaAppleBerry and bonus, you don't scratch them when pulling them out.
The round red knobbed device is a biscuit cutter. Looks like the one my mom used and she is 89 yrs old. The long metal device at the back of that same drawer is a wonderful Amish meat flipper for the grill. It keeps the juices in your meats and works great. That cover on the tip is for safety because it is very sharp. 💓mine!
Oh that's good to know! It probably belongs in our drawer of grilling utensils, then! :)
My go to kitchen essential is a “garbage bowl” a la Rachael Ray from her 30 minute meals on food network many years ago. I buy inexpensive serving size bowls and rotate them out seasonally.
I use my air fryers pretty much every day, have one I use for meats and one for vegetables, love them!.
I just bought an instant from Amazon, can’t wait to make some of your recipes and the ones in the book it came with, I also bought an 800 recipe book for it also.
I STILL have 2 sippy cups from my Grand-niece, who I took care of part time THREE YEARS ago😂😆.....sooooo many sweet memories. I am UNAPOLOGETIC Mindy👏👏🥰🥰👍😭
My new go-to utensil is my spurtle! I like it better than the meat masher and use it in many other applications as well.
My most used kitchen utensil is a small cutting board like bartenders use to slice lemons. It never actually makes it to the closet because there is always a lemon to slice or a clove of garlic to mince. Also turntables that make the most of my weird cabinets with the deep corners.
I looove this especially that over the door spice rack. I live in an apartment and that would help me free up space! I still have sippy cups and my son is 26 now 😢😂
It is a biscuit/donut cutter! My mom had one! Dollar Tree has a great meat masher!!!
I am SO glad I ran out and bought my Instant Pot Aura when I saw you using it. It's definitely one of my favorites. I love making rice in it, I'm going to try out the yogurt function soon too!
My set and forget slow cooker is my absolute favorite! But the computer has been on the fritz lately. I'm hoping it holds up for awhile more, because it's gotten pretty expensive to replace on Amazon!
Biscuit cutter! A very old one!! My grandmother had one like that!!
My mom gifted me her stainless set about 10 years ago and it's as old as me (over 50). It still looks brand new and cleans up beautifully. She even had the lifetime warranty card in pristine condition.
My spatula! It’s a plastic one, and it has been through the ringer! It’s stable enough to flip food, but flexible enough to bend!
Before you even asked I thought, hey my Mom used to have a biscuit cutter just like that, she'd also use it for donuts.
I have so many favorite kitchen items, I'm a sucker for kitchen gadgets. After my Mom passed I got her Salad Shooter. For the first 5 years, I rarely used it until one day I decided to use it to shred cheese. It's more to wash, but shreds in no time.
I've been trying to reorganize and declutter my kitchen as well. I do a little at a time, but it's slowly getting there.
This video is perfect timing for me to keep me motivated! Thank you!
I use my box grater, a Threshold brand from Target, often. I use my wooden spoons all the time, and my half sheet and quarter sheet pans for roasting meats and potatoes (NordicWare is a good brand, and American made). I have two enameled 6-qt. Lodge Dutch ovens and use them all the time. I couldn't live without my cast iron: skillets for crunchy cornbread, and pizza pan for crispy pizza.
OXO box graters are the best. I've had mine for over 17 years (wedding gift) and it's still sharp and in great shape. Plus mine came with the little plastic container that snaps on the bottom to catch what you are grating. Great video, tfs.
Dollar Tree sells some clear cutting mats that are usually 3 for $1.25. They are also good for putting on wood desk surfaces to protect from coffee cups, water cups, etc.
Pampered chef calls that a chop and stir!
For Christmas I got a ninja possible cooker which is like the aura, it will sear sauté, slow cook, bake and several other functions!! I love it
love the vintage biscuit cutter, lol.
My absolute favorite kitchen items are my Rada knives and their knife sharpener ! I have used them for over 15 years and I could not cook without them ! I also have that same cheese grater you do, plus I have an Oxo box grater that I really like. I also have a microplane grater that I use for grating Parmesan wedges, garlic, lemon zest etc. I am like you in that I love my Slow cookers. I have two and I would never give those up ! Love your channel ! Stay warm !
Several people have recommended the knife sharpener from Rada, so I am probably going to purchase one!
@@SeeMindyMom you need to, it’s so easy to use ! Also I just purchased their large veggie peeler, it’s fantastic !
I got a meat chopper from pampered chef but picked up a couple more when I found them at the dollar tree, now the camper has one!
i have several Rada knives, but my favorite is the serrated bread knife! It is long enough to cut baguette loaves and precise for smaller rolls.
Oh another random thing! I have a ladle from IKEA that is genius. It’s shaped more like a square so u can get a corner down into the bottom edges of pots
You can absolutely donate knives to Goodwill! They can be resharpened relatively cheaply (with a belt or a stone not with the steel in the knife block that just realigns the edge). You might also join your local Buy Nothing group and post items for your community members
We got one of those white cleaning brushes you thought was for a bottle. It came with our instant pot to clean in the groove around the top.
Love your content! Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. Also, I got my meat chopper from Dollar Tree.
Kitchenaid 4 sided box grater. You can get them at Target and Amazon for sure.
Dollar Tres sells a "meat chopper" for $1.25 and it works great!
I love my dough scraper!
Donut cutter!!!! I got bought the Hamilton Beech crockpot - can't wait to start using it! Thank you for continuing to keep it real. I too am trying to go through cabinets and drawers at a slow pace to not get overwhelmed. Yours looks great so far!
Sadly I really need to de-clutter my kitchen. Again. I did it in 2019. Since them my mom passed and my daughter moved and left TONS of kitchen things here. Holy Moly!!! I am now overwhelmed. Thanks for inspiring me to do this. The weather has kept us inside. Great task for this time. I did Hello Fresh, Blue Apron and EveryPlate when I was teaching. Loved the convenience. Retired. No longer use any of them but they were fabulous and delicious. My Dutch oven and cast iron cookware are my go to pots and pans.
Biscuit cutter. I have one just like that along with my mom's rolling pin.
I'm just watching your video. That is a biscuit cutter. My mom just gave me hers. I love it. There's not a lot of homemade biscuits made these days.
I hate to say this but those knives would be great if u put them into a crate for ur kids when they go to college. I KNOW they r still so young. My Twins grew up so fast and they r in college and I kept all my cooking supplies for them. You also need to have the space to store them. Which can be a problem. However whatever u can save for them will help in the long run.
That’s an awesome idea!!!
Yup! 2 of my 3 are out of the house. And I ended up giving them a whole lot of kitchen items. And other household items too. It happens so much faster than we think.
Biscuit cutter. My favorite kitchen utensils are my wooden spoons and my Pampered Chef garlic press. Like you I prefer to cook with wooden spoons and I know it doesn't damage whatever pot/pan I'm using.
that is a biscuit cutter and I think that one is vintage. I have several and I love them.
The little round thing is a biscuit cutter. I have one too
I believe that long thing with the hook at the end (in the sharp drawer) is used to flip meat on a smoker or grill
Yes! Somebody else mentioned that too. I had no idea!
My salad Spinner is the absolute greatest thing I ever purchased. I love mine ♥️
Excellent video Mindy. I can't live without my citrus squeezer. I have !/2 juiced lemon and a tsp grated ginger in warm water every morning. I also have salads daily, dressed with only fresh squeezed lime juice and balsamic glaze.
This was so encouraging!! I’m the same way in that I need to clean cabinets and drawers in small chunks of time to stay productive! I love the the newer crockpots that automatically switch to the warm function when the costume is finished. This is especially helpful when I’m out all day!! Thank you, Mindy, for your down to earth everyday help! I love having your videos on while I’m cooking-and I’ve made many of your recipes and spices!
Dollar Tree has 2 packs of the cutting board mats. They aren't silicone but are great on their own as cutting boards, & I love the fact that they're flexible making the transfer of foods to pots a cinch.
I think what I use the most is a paring knife.
I have many pieces of Le Creuset. I love them so much! I have bought a few scratch and dent at the outlets and just built a mish mosh collection.
I’m looking into another smaller one. I think it’s a sound investment.
Oh no, that little brush was for your rotary cheese grater 😅 I can't live without my rotary cheese grater, but if you like the box grater I would look for the oxo one that has a removable tray - you can grate with it on the counter or standing up!
The ground meat chopper is one of my favorites! I can't believe I never had one/heard of it before. Mine is by OXO and I would definitely like another. I also invested in an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. No Le Creuset here tho! I can't believe I never had one while raising my family. Game changer.
We love our toaster oven/ air fryer. We use it all the time. Everyone needs one or an air fryer. It's the best.
My mom had one it's a biscuit cutter but she also had a attachment on the inside that would cut donuts it had the round thing
I love my Hamilton Beach slow cooker! I think it's probably the same as your's and it cooks beautifully, it never burns my food. Also, let us know what you end up doing with those knives. I've got a box of knives I decluttered too that I don't know what to do with either.
I see kitchen knives for sale frequently at my local thrift stores (I live in Oklahoma City, Mindy, so just down the turnpike from you!). Maybe you could call one of your local thrift stores and ask if they accept donations of kitchen knives.
I have that same biscuit cutter (was my grandmothers!)
Love love love my creuset! I have a enamel tall skillet as well! Worth every penny for them
Biscuit cutter? I am actively going through one drawer and one shelf a day to declutter and organize. Love your videos❤️❤️
That brush is for cleaning your Rotary Grater.
Several years ago I finally bought a meat chopper, and I’m glad that I did. Mine is from Pampered Chef.
I spray my cheese grater with cooking spray. It makes it a little easier.
I still have my first small Rival crock pot since there are only 3 of us at home all the time we have brought it back out a lot more but I have had several others but we just got rid of a bunch of them and keep the RIval and the oval large Hamilton Beach
I got four go-to kitchen tools:
Two Mercer brand knives for whenever I gotta do the chopping or slicing.
And for the cooking and stirring I use a beat up wooden spatula, or a beat up silicone spoonula.
If I do any cooking, I'm probably using at least 2-3 of those. At some point I've even bought some other silicone spatulas to replace the old one, but I ended up still preferring the old one.
I felt your mama heart when you got rid of the sippy cups. I have one child and it took me forever to get rid of his cups. He will be 15 in a couple of weeks❤️😫😫
The box graters are harder to wash than the small one you have, especially if you just need a little grated cheese.
Hey Mindy. our family Loves Hello Fresh
I have a OXO - 32780 OXO Good Grips Multi Grater,White,1 EA(from Amazon). Best grater ever!! It can be one piece or two so it stores in a drawer. LOVE IT!!
I use to use a grater to fresh grate my nutmeg but then I got this and I love it plus it is a great place to store my nutmeg: MOWENTA Nut and Hard Spice Grinder for Nutmeg Ginger Rock Salt and Peppercorn
$15.07 at WalMart
Ninja has a slow cooker like the Instant Pot one too. I'm thinking of it because the pot comes out & can also go in the oven which would save me dishes for things like ribs that slow cook then go under the broiler.
Thank you for the video!
Hamburger patty mold. I used to have one just like it.
Great hints and ideas.😃