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  • Опубліковано 22 чер 2024
  • Today I'm testing out 3 kitchen gadgets by request, all of which I found to work well.
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  • @britishjohn04
    @britishjohn04 Рік тому +268

    When i moved to the US from the UK, I was surprised how few people owned an electric kettle. No British home can be found without one.

    • @joshuaguenin9507
      @joshuaguenin9507 Рік тому +24

      technology connections has a video on this

    • @hannakinn
      @hannakinn Рік тому +9

      I've has an electric kettle since the 1990s here in the US. I forget how I even knew they were a useful kitchen appliance. I really should buy one of the new attractive ones with the cool led lights. My old one is very plain and utilitarian but boils water really quickly.

    • @Clown_the_Clown
      @Clown_the_Clown Рік тому +5

      >moving to the UK
      🤢🤮

    • @cameronfrye8311
      @cameronfrye8311 Рік тому +27

      @@Clown_the_Clown hey genius, they said to the us FROM the uk. That means they moved to America, not the UK.

    • @Clown_the_Clown
      @Clown_the_Clown Рік тому

      @@MostlyLost nah, USA is best

  • @marycoughlan353
    @marycoughlan353 Рік тому +57

    It’s amazing to watch someone trying out an electric kettle as if it were something new!

  • @garykitzis1335
    @garykitzis1335 Рік тому +206

    I have used a butter bell for a few years and am very happy with it. I use a soup spoon to pack the butter into the bell. Since butter and water don't mix, even if the batter falls out of the bell (which has never happened to me) all you have to do is put it in the refrigerator to harden, wipe off any excess water and pack it back into the bell. When softening the butter to put into the bell, you should keep it in the original package, not open to the air where bacteria could settle on the butter. Changing the water and occasionally washing the bowls is very easy.

    • @beetroot7156
      @beetroot7156 Рік тому +6

      It's made of ceramic or metal and can the butter knife scratch the lip of it?

    • @d-meth
      @d-meth Рік тому +9

      ​@@beetroot7156 ceramic like a plate

    • @garykitzis1335
      @garykitzis1335 Рік тому +22

      @@beetroot7156 The butter bell I have is made of ceramic. My bell has no scratches after a few years of daily use. I think you would have to try to purposely damage it. Ceramic doesn't scratch easily.

    • @markiskool
      @markiskool Рік тому +28

      American here, over 60 years old. My mom used one pound blocks of butter. She put them on a butter dish but threw the top cover away. The butter sat out until it was gone. Never went rancid.
      I buy butter in quarter pound sticks. I put them in a butter dish but use the lid. It never goes rancid but is always spreadable.
      I might try the bell as the color seems better than my method.

    • @markysf
      @markysf Рік тому +11

      butter bells have been around for 100's of years. it was kind of strange to see it reviewed here.

  • @jekku4688
    @jekku4688 Рік тому +79

    You _can_ keep butter out on your counter, as long as it's covered (I use an old-fashioned butter dish, and have NEVER had an issue with it going rancid, which usually only happens after quite a long time). Plus it doesn't get wet! SUGGESTION: a good 'old fashioned' (well, maybe a modern version) *percolator!*

    • @markylon
      @markylon 11 місяців тому +5

      Hear hear!! We keep our butter in a butter dish and it says fresh for about 3 weeks probably longer but it doesn't last us 3 weeks. I only keep a spare in the fridge ready replace when my butter dish is empty. My butter is ALWAYS ready for spreading.

    • @CalebFaulkner
      @CalebFaulkner 10 місяців тому +5

      This is exactly why they're no longer popular. Why bother with water changes every 2-3 days when a covered butter dish works EXACTLY the same?

    • @complainer406
      @complainer406 10 місяців тому +2

      A butter dish will work fine for salted butter, but you might need a crock to keep unsalted butter out

    • @rorybaker5799
      @rorybaker5799 5 місяців тому +2

      Unsalted butter will go bad

    • @agcons
      @agcons 5 місяців тому

      @@complainer406 I can confirm this: unsalted butter kept covered but not in a crock will go rancid pretty quickly. In my glass crock it lasts just over two weeks, and I change the water daily.

  • @AMG19610
    @AMG19610 Рік тому +363

    We keep our butter in a butter dish on the counter… never had an issue. My grandparents (lived to a ripe old 85 and 91 respectively ) had no AC and very hot summers… did the same.

    • @jockcooper8888
      @jockcooper8888 Рік тому +58

      same here, never a single issue, and my mom did the same thing.. the whole water thing is just unnecessary

    • @jankirschke7425
      @jankirschke7425 Рік тому +41

      Yup, my parents are 97 and 94 and have always kept their butter in a butter dish on the counter. I do the same.

    • @bonnieweeks7601
      @bonnieweeks7601 Рік тому +7

      Yep

    • @autaum6536
      @autaum6536 Рік тому +7

      Same here...still do it....

    • @Danielle-zq7kb
      @Danielle-zq7kb Рік тому +20

      Same here. I can only imagine this being needed if you take a long time to finish that stick of butter! The water change every 3 days would irritate me too.

  • @rancid216
    @rancid216 Рік тому +169

    I figured I would give the omelet maker a try. Funny that the price is different depending on the color. I bought a yellow one since it was the cheapest. Crazy that a red one is almost $16.00 more. I guess the omelets taste the best when you make them in a red one. LOL

    • @benrogers5058
      @benrogers5058 Рік тому +22

      Red makes it faster.

    • @theweatherisaokay4964
      @theweatherisaokay4964 Рік тому +4

      @@benrogers5058 🤣🤣I guessed too. I choose my first bread maker in red too.

    • @lizzi437
      @lizzi437 Рік тому +2

      Maybe you were looking at the Metallic Red? *The Metallic Red is more expensive than the regular Red one. And the regular Red is a little cheaper than the Yellow.

    • @Ryan-re1rs
      @Ryan-re1rs Рік тому +6

      Red makes them cook faster! Duh.

    • @shynebox
      @shynebox Рік тому +6

      Placebomelette.

  • @nwj03a
    @nwj03a Рік тому +20

    I just leave half a stick of butter in a small Tupperware container on the counter. It lasts just fine for about a month or so. Usually I clean out the container long before I ever see any hint of mold (because I used all the butter).

  • @MahoganyHues
    @MahoganyHues Рік тому +26

    Tips for the butter crock: 1. A spoon is the best tool to pack the butter. 2. Do not wash the crock in the dishwasher, it seems to create a ‘film’ that prevents the butter from sticking and this seems to cause butter falling into the water. 3. Add salt to the water 4. Change the water every 2 days

    • @Chance57
      @Chance57 10 місяців тому +6

      If there's a film on your dishes coming out of the dishwasher, you're probably using too much detergent.
      When I was younger my ma had a bottle of everclear she would use for the crock. Never really have to change it.

    • @cherriberri8373
      @cherriberri8373 8 місяців тому

      I know someone else already said it but truly, if you have films on your dishes its probably due to overuse of detergent. Never use those pods unless your water is super hard well water with no treatment before it reaches the machine, powder is cheapest but gel is fine if you wanna pay extra to ship water with your soap.
      I don't use a dishwasher at all right now, but when I did most loads in a quite large dishwasher with 4+ people using it with about 1.5tbps depending on how dirty the dishes were and the film that appeared when others did the dishes would suddenly vanish. (we did have a water softener, though)

    • @yourfriends
      @yourfriends 6 місяців тому +1

      Check the instructions manual to change the amount of detergent on your dishwasher settings

    • @Paula-tf3zv
      @Paula-tf3zv 3 місяці тому

      Agree with the spoon as best tool, hand washing the bell, but why add salt to the water?

  • @TheHrb1234
    @TheHrb1234 Рік тому +240

    As a tea drinking Brit living in the USA, one of my first purchases was a kettle. I use one very similar to the one you reviewed and have been very happy with it for a number of years. I just wish we had 240V here rahter than 120V so the water would boil quicker though haha.

    • @kiplinght
      @kiplinght Рік тому +27

      6 minutes to boil a kettle!!!! I could never

    • @NoName-vw4gb
      @NoName-vw4gb Рік тому +12

      Even a 120V electric kettle will be faster than a gas stove. I bought a smart kettle, and I have been enjoying it so far.

    • @lindabuck2777
      @lindabuck2777 Рік тому +3

      You mean we’ve been missing out?!?! Galling really! 🙏🏻🤣❤️

    • @meyeame8956
      @meyeame8956 Рік тому +13

      @@kiplinght Well if you visit the USA you can probably find a 240v outlet near your washing machine or in the garage. Just plug an 240v kettle in there hehe

    • @JasonLeeIsAGod
      @JasonLeeIsAGod Рік тому +12

      The only thing faster than an electric kettle is the regular kettle on an induction cooktop. We've stopped using our electric kettle since the induction boils water in record time.

  • @rodneybever9583
    @rodneybever9583 Рік тому +99

    I have been using a butter crock like that for some time now. The people who had problems with it falling out were doing one of two things. Either storing it close to a heat source like a toaster oven or putting the butter in while the cup was wet.

    • @ItsJustLisa
      @ItsJustLisa Рік тому +24

      Or they’re no actually packing the butter in. Or they’re foolishly leaving a crock glazed in a dark color in a sunny spot. I’ve known about butter crocks for a long time and whenever someone tells me they don’t work, I usually get them to admit to doing any one of the things we’ve both mentioned.

    • @rodneybever9583
      @rodneybever9583 Рік тому +6

      @@ItsJustLisa I make my own butter too which helps.

    • @brendanrandle
      @brendanrandle Рік тому +11

      or lives somewhere with high temperatures and no air-con

    • @valconir1619
      @valconir1619 Рік тому +6

      @@ItsJustLisa What kind of "room temperature" doest the bell/crock works? I'm living in South East Asia, so room temp would be around 25-30 C

    • @d-meth
      @d-meth Рік тому +2

      ​@@valconir1619 room temp is generally 22°C but it will work fine at 25, I'm not sure about 30 an above, most people have AC and never let their house get that hot

  • @jenniferjensen8538
    @jenniferjensen8538 Рік тому +43

    My husband is a native of Denmark and loves his tea. He wanted a water kettle over here as they've had them in Europe for decades. We've had the same water kettle for about 20 years now and it's still going strong! It was a little difficult to find them here in the US back then. They are now pretty common though. They do boil water much faster.

    • @DeutschmannGG
      @DeutschmannGG Рік тому +4

      I will always be flabbergasted by the fact US Americans and most British folks don't seem to know about electric kettles. They are considered kitchen essentials in most Central European countries.
      Then again, we probably seem like technological Neanderthals in other regards, I guess :D

    • @darnstewart
      @darnstewart Рік тому +7

      @@DeutschmannGG I'm British and I don't know anyone that doesn't have an electric kettle. Up until the 80's when tea was made the old school way your statement would have been true, but since the advent of the one cup tea bag everyone has an electric kettle.

    • @PippetWhippet
      @PippetWhippet Рік тому +5

      @@darnstewart when I was in Britain in the early 80’s, my country didn’t have electric kettles and they were considered an essential part of a British kitchen, so I would say perhaps the statement wouldn’t have been accurate even in the 70’s!!

    • @vaguedreams
      @vaguedreams Рік тому +2

      It really depends on your stove and the amount of water. Mine can boil 2 quarts in a approx 4 minutes. I've seen induction ones go significantly faster.

    • @hxhdfjifzirstc894
      @hxhdfjifzirstc894 Рік тому +1

      That must be a good brand... the first electric kettle I ever bought lasted only a few months with very light use -- it melted itself in short order.

  • @1lmp1
    @1lmp1 Рік тому +17

    The butter crock works well in cooler temperatures. If one lives in South where it is very hot and one adjusts the a/c to warmer mode when off from home, the butter might get too warm and slide off.
    Also the water does not need to be changed daily if one adds some salt to it.
    I live in Houston and have a small, tight glass, click lock top container that fits perfectly the Irish butter block I buy. The butter stays perfectly in it for a few days.
    That crock system was used in USA before refrigerators became common.
    A water kettle heats up water pretty much as fast as an induction cook top. The stove top shown in this video is much slower, I use it myself, but plan on getting a new stove that is only induction. They are safer. As a warning, one day I was frying food on a pan, some oil splattered on the stove top ( amount about 1 tsp+). When I lifted the pan off the oil around that orange glow started to burn 1 foot high flames. That stove type is dangerous, especially if used by people with joint problems that have slower and difficult movements of wrists.

  • @wcuppy
    @wcuppy Рік тому +28

    I've been using that same electric kettle for about a year now. Still works great and it gets daily use

    • @JaSon-wc4pn
      @JaSon-wc4pn Рік тому

      I used the same Asda basics one (all plastic) for about two years regularly
      Always filled to just above minimum,
      A crack slowly appeared above that line (unnoticed)and one day at max boil it BLEW up
      Popping the lid open and spraying boiling water onto the roof.
      During boil, water got through to the mains and violently short circuited

    • @wplains
      @wplains Рік тому

      I’ve used one for over 40 years lol. (Not the same one obviously).

  • @barcham
    @barcham Рік тому +12

    I'm 65 and I have never owned anything other than an electric kettle and I have used a butter crock since I was a kid, I think the one I use now is older than I am. I have no problem making omelettes the usual way, in a skillet, but that little omelette maker is really cool and I want one! 😁

    • @MichaelWilliams85
      @MichaelWilliams85 Рік тому

      That is a long time to go with nothing but an electric kettle

  • @majorbuzz
    @majorbuzz Рік тому +7

    I own and have used an electric kettle for the past few years. It was a gift. In my opinion, boiling water in a microwave oven works just as good without necessitating another item to clutter the kitchen.

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade Рік тому +2

      It's also horribly inefficient.

    • @NickzAndMikz
      @NickzAndMikz Рік тому +3

      @@SmallSpoonBrigade I misunderstood your comment. Are you saying that microwave is horribly inefficient? Because I agree with that
      Electric kettles are quite efficient

    • @Ivehadenuff
      @Ivehadenuff Рік тому

      Didn’t know there was that big a difference between microwaves and electric kettles.

    • @NickzAndMikz
      @NickzAndMikz Рік тому

      @@Ivehadenuff When you compare wattage to boil water, it’s a big difference

  • @justinjjfry
    @justinjjfry Рік тому +232

    Watching you learn about an electric Kettle was good viewing. We've had them here for over 50 years

    • @garykitzis1335
      @garykitzis1335 Рік тому +6

      I have used an electric kettle for over twenty years. It is definitely the fastest way to boil water

    • @dukegeche
      @dukegeche Рік тому +8

      Wait what, they don't have electric kettles? 🤯🤯

    • @darcos7535
      @darcos7535 Рік тому +5

      Yeah, I wouldn't have called it a gadget.

    • @trirain146
      @trirain146 Рік тому +7

      @@dukegeche they aren't as omnipresent as in Europe, I suppose it is because the 120V wiring.

    • @JuniorFigueroaStreet
      @JuniorFigueroaStreet Рік тому +10

      The US is a coffee drinking nation. You would have a harder time finding a home in the US without a coffee machine than with an electric kettle.

  • @marthajohnson2775
    @marthajohnson2775 Рік тому +9

    I've owned an electric kettle for about a year. I love it. It holds 57 ounces (1.7 liters) and boils water in about 5 minutes. I use it to make tea, instant oatmeal, instant mashed potatoes, etc. I use it cut time on boiling water for everything from fresh corn to pasta. Boil the water in the kettle first, transfer it to a pot on the stove and bring it back up to a boil. It's great for soaking dried beans, cranberries, etc. I pour the boiling water in a bucket with soap and use a brush to clean things like tires, outdoor furniture, tennis shoes and entryway rugs. It's a big help when I need extra-hot water to wash dishes from a cookout or after making sticky candy.

    • @adamhenwood581
      @adamhenwood581 Рік тому

      Good detailed comment

    • @bs-vo1ii
      @bs-vo1ii Рік тому +1

      Good idea to boil water for things like corn!!!! The stove takes forever!! I'll try to remember next time and just pour it into the pot too cook.

    • @NickzAndMikz
      @NickzAndMikz Рік тому

      Are you in the UK?

  • @debbydhill
    @debbydhill Рік тому +19

    I use a KitchenAid kettle and have been for years (tea drinker), it takes less time than this one and overall I've been extremely happy with the purchase. I think with the butter crock, the people with the errors were not doing it correctly. Great reviews!

  • @Kahnanesgi
    @Kahnanesgi Рік тому +5

    I've been using a butter bell for several years now and absolutely love it. I have 2 actually that I use in rotation. As one gets near empty, I'll fill the other up and and as soon at the first one is empty into the dishwasher it goes. That way I've always got fresh spreadable butter on hand. :)
    and I do use a soup/teaspoon to pack the butt in as well. I use the back of the spoon to spread the butter into the bell in about 1/3 stick portions, forcing out any trapped air that might cause the butter to fall into the water. I have had zero problems. The key is for the butter to be softened enough to spread easily but not so soft that it feels nearly melted. They original BB crock is a bit expensive but they are worth it IMO.

    • @marciabigg469
      @marciabigg469 Рік тому

      That's such a great idea. I used a butter dish which doesn't normally have issues, but last summer in the UK temps got up over 35° and I've seen that the butter bell helps stop the butter melting, if it's kept out of direct sunlight, because of the water.

  • @jadekwong7483
    @jadekwong7483 Рік тому +8

    I have the omelette maker and the kettle. The omelette sits collecting dust. The kettles, (I have 3) are in constant use. Water for cooking, tea, coffee, etc. so much faster. For me it’s also about safety. I have a tendency to forget the stove is on even with a whistling kettle. So an electric kettle that turns itself off is a must.

    • @zerorig
      @zerorig Рік тому

      i have gas, so i run the fan when its on and usually never go far.
      which is actually more of an incentive to boil water in the kettle actually

    • @MsKitty-st1yv
      @MsKitty-st1yv Рік тому

      Me, too. I'm BADDDD at forgetting things are "on".

  • @Suebe1962
    @Suebe1962 Рік тому +45

    The omelet makes me hungry for omelets. I might consider getting this one. I have heard about the butter bell but never saw a demo. It's an interesting concept.

    • @ItsJustLisa
      @ItsJustLisa Рік тому +5

      It’s a technology from France in the late 1800s. They started to become staples for potters at art fairs about 50 years ago. I learned about them in the mid-80s when I started working at our local renaissance festival.

    • @HeyThatWeirdGuy
      @HeyThatWeirdGuy Рік тому

      Why bye shit to make shit that you can make yourself with out the shit.

    • @billh.1940
      @billh.1940 Рік тому

      I make omelets in my microwave. Always fast and fluffy.

  • @mrs.antihero
    @mrs.antihero Рік тому +8

    I love my butter bell and electric kettle, both of which I've had for years. I do like the glass one you tried- it's fun to see when it's boiling, also useful if you want to stop it just short of boiling, for white tea or what have you. Mine is completely opaque and looks like a traditional stove-top type.

  • @seanfoltz7645
    @seanfoltz7645 Рік тому +9

    I make my own butter so the butter crock might be useful.
    For those who would like to as well the recipe is simple - pour a quart of whipping cream into a stand mixer, salt and season to taste (ie/garlic powder for garlic butter or Italian seasoning for a more exotic butter), set to whip level 6 or 7 depending on your model and just stop and scrape down the sides ever two or three minutes - the cream will turn into butter in about fifteen minutes.
    Drop the chunks into some water with ice to wash the butter milk off of it, gently squeeze and pat off the water and that's it - you'll have a grapefruit sized ball of butter which is as good or better than whatever you can get in the store and potentially cheaper too.

    • @sandychilds3253
      @sandychilds3253 Рік тому +1

      I'm going to try that!

    • @seanfoltz7645
      @seanfoltz7645 Рік тому +1

      @@sandychilds3253 Well worth it - I hate to admit it, but I still get a thrill when I start seeing the buttermilk pooling in the bottom of the bowl and the butter chunking up on the whisk.

    • @sandychilds3253
      @sandychilds3253 Рік тому +1

      @@seanfoltz7645 That DOES sound thrilling, because I love buttermilk! So making your own butter comes with a bonus. I've already decided that the first time I make it, I'll be adding Himalayan pink salt. It will be so pretty!

    • @seanfoltz7645
      @seanfoltz7645 Рік тому +1

      @@sandychilds3253 Not being a buttermilk fan, I can't say how good that part is as I dump that part, but the wife shares your taste in salt so I can confirm that it works fine - half a teaspoon or four grams seems to work nicely.

    • @sandychilds3253
      @sandychilds3253 Рік тому

      @@seanfoltz7645 I made a note of that. Thanks!

  • @Far-East-Beast
    @Far-East-Beast Рік тому +184

    Nothing wrong with leaving butter on the kitchen counter in a some what air tight container

    • @Sarafimm2
      @Sarafimm2 Рік тому +15

      Long shallow tupperware-ish container has been my family's go-to for years.

    • @barcham
      @barcham Рік тому +52

      As long as you use enough butter to go through it on a regular basis. Otherwise, I would use a butter crock. Also, with a butter crock, do not refill it when there is still butter left in it, always wash it out first and fill it with fresh butter to avoid it going rancid.

    • @rf159a
      @rf159a Рік тому +7

      I don't use butter a lot so I refrigerate it and soften it in the microwave. I have heard that you can leave it in an airtight container on the kitchen counter. I just choose to refrigerate it because of how much I use it. I also buy it in bulk and vacuum seal it and then freeze it.

    • @Boodieman72
      @Boodieman72 Рік тому +15

      Never heard of putting butter in the fridge until I moved to the US.

    • @jxchamb
      @jxchamb Рік тому +12

      Does it need to be airtight? Growing up our butter was kept on a plate on the counter.

  • @blueatomsk
    @blueatomsk Рік тому +5

    I just put a stick of butter in a sealed tupperware out on the counter and it lasts for several weeks, lot cheaper too.

  • @KasumiRose77
    @KasumiRose77 Рік тому +2

    I have MANY different mini to omelet maker size around my house for egg cooking and I love them all! From the flat pancake maker to the heart-shape mini waffle. They all work amazing!

  • @tremijio
    @tremijio Рік тому +4

    I have used a butter bell for years. Never fell out of the bell. Love it! Soft butter!

  • @cdorst2286
    @cdorst2286 Рік тому +4

    I have that same kettle. Love it. I use it for canning when I need to add boiling water to jars.

  • @Sarafimm2
    @Sarafimm2 Рік тому +4

    Some beverages require less than boiling temperature for optimal flavor (many teas). Having an electric kettle that has a temperature maximum dial would be beneficial.

    • @Tomazack
      @Tomazack Рік тому

      It's only 100°C at the moment it boils, when you stop the boil and poor the water the temperature drops down to 90 pretty quickly. I've made tea like this for quite a few years without any issues. Add a tiny bit of cold water to the cup if you want to bring the temperature down even further.

    • @Sarafimm2
      @Sarafimm2 Рік тому

      @@Tomazack I drink a lot of matcha tea so 60-80C is what I would want.

    • @Tomazack
      @Tomazack Рік тому +1

      @@Sarafimm2 temperature guage and add water until desired temp then, guessing that's how you have to do it with regular boiled water.

    • @nicolad8822
      @nicolad8822 Рік тому

      You can get them.

  • @AlienFrequency
    @AlienFrequency Рік тому +1

    The stovetop kettle makes that cool whistling sound though.

  • @americanflika1311
    @americanflika1311 Рік тому +10

    The trick to the butter bell is to be sure and seal the butter against the sides so that the water can't travel up behind the butter and break the seals, i.e. fall out. We've used one for 10+ years, love them.🎉

    • @russhall856
      @russhall856 11 місяців тому

      I bought one from a second hand store, took me awhile to figure out what the heck it was 🤪😁

    • @americanflika1311
      @americanflika1311 11 місяців тому

      @@russhall856 The biggest trick is to make sure the butter is stuffed along the edges so that the water cannot get up behind it because it can drop the whole thing out. Plop!

    • @markylon
      @markylon 11 місяців тому

      Just use a butter dish. No need for this nonsense contraption. I've been using a butter dish for 50 years and my parents and grandparents probably in total for nearly 200 years and our butter stays on the counter and never ever spoils. Butter stays safe for around 3 weeks in a covered dish.

  • @debseyler2817
    @debseyler2817 Рік тому +20

    LOONG time follower. Love your channel. Keep up the great work. (I especially love the videos with your son - you guys crack me up!)

  • @thisandthatdailylife9081
    @thisandthatdailylife9081 Рік тому +10

    I bought the omelette maker after watching your video and LOVE it!
    Sooo easy and delish omelette
    I added sliced cherry tomatoes and grated cheese to 3 eggs plus a teaspoon of cream and it made two perfect fluffy omelettes in 6 minutes.
    Thanks for another interesting, useful and entertaining video. Really enjoy watching them

    • @CCP_Operative
      @CCP_Operative Місяць тому

      Could just use a pan

    • @thisandthatdailylife9081
      @thisandthatdailylife9081 Місяць тому +1

      @@CCP_Operative yes absolutely could except I make a mess when I try to flip the omelette in a pan. This is so easy

  • @Shannan845
    @Shannan845 Рік тому +6

    The best way to load the butter crock is to leave the butter wrapped while on the counter getting room temp. Then open one side of the package and push it into the crock with the wrapper covering you hand. No mess and it seems like the butter gets more compacted into the crock than with a spoon.

    • @kristinenovak42
      @kristinenovak42 8 місяців тому

      That’s the way I do it. I also found a bigger butter bell than what he shows there. I also use distilled water for the bottom, then you don’t have to change as often. But now seeing people saying add salt, I’m going to do that too.

  • @OGSontar
    @OGSontar Рік тому +1

    I have one of those fast-heating water pitchers, although a different style from the one you had here. I love it. With just a cup of water, it's done almost before I finish getting the tea bag out and into the cup. Way faster than the traditional kettle on the stove.
    I love it, and recommend it for anyone that likes hot tea, pour-over coffee, hot coco, etc.

  • @joshuajohn7291
    @joshuajohn7291 Рік тому +16

    It’s crazy to think that electric kettles are rare in America 😅

    • @OriginalDragonmad
      @OriginalDragonmad Рік тому +1

      Kettles are so much better. Been using one all my life!! 😅Can’t believe USA are so behind the times!! LOL

    • @steph1986
      @steph1986 Рік тому +1

      It's so bizarre. I didn't realise that kettles weren't commonplace in the US. I'm in Australia and I would expect any household to have one. I even have 2- one for my hot water bottle in winter where I recycle the water!

    • @davidmeyer1054
      @davidmeyer1054 Рік тому +1

      Most of my friends in the states either have induction stoves which boil water way faster, or use espresso machines. No need for it. They also don't drink nearly thr amount of tea.

    • @circedelune
      @circedelune 7 місяців тому

      Can’t think what I would need one for. Can’t see that it boiled faster than a whistling kettle on the stove. Seems like something that would take up counter space for little benefit.

    • @northyland1157
      @northyland1157 7 місяців тому +1

      Its not Crazy when you See how fast they work in UK on 220 volts and how much slower they are in USA on 110 volts. Its faster to just microwave a cup of water in USA.

  • @clee1075
    @clee1075 Рік тому +25

    6 minutes for a kettle to boil? As a Brit I am shooketh 😮

    • @KitLake
      @KitLake Рік тому +12

      110V (US) vs 220V (UK)?

    • @des3iny
      @des3iny Рік тому +10

      @@KitLake Yup. Technology Connections has a great video on kettles in the US

    • @isabelfrancois
      @isabelfrancois Рік тому +4

      Me too!😲But this kettle is ony 1500 Watt.Mine is 3200 Watt.A full kettle takes about 2 minutes to boil.And in Belgium we have 220 volt.😏

    • @ajayramtohul
      @ajayramtohul Рік тому +3

      6 minutes is long enough to forget you have pit the teabag in the mug to make a brew. When you remember you’ll then have to wait another 6 minutes to boil again

    • @LemonChick
      @LemonChick Рік тому +3

      @@ajayramtohul - you would not fill a kettle with that much water just to make a mug of tea. My 220v 3000W kettle takes around 40 seconds to boil enough for one drink.

  • @whoopsydaisy6389
    @whoopsydaisy6389 Рік тому +2

    I was so excited about my butter bell when I got it. Then I kept forgetting to change the water and ruined about two pounds of butter. I eventually accepted that butter bells and ADHD don't mesh well so I that sucker to the thrift store and went back to keeping butter in my ordinary covered ceramic butter dish. lol
    I got tired of refilling and re-boiling a kettle several times a day and got a Zojirushi water boiler/warmer instead. It keeps the water at my preferred temperature all day long. It was a bit pricey but I regret nothing. That Mueller kettle was a rockstar while I had it though.
    I know some kids who would love that omlette maker. I might have to pick up a few of them.

    • @annullman4305
      @annullman4305 Рік тому

      I have kept butter on the table in a covered butter plate, and it never spoils before I use it up. I have done this for many years. I just refrigerate when I go out of town, or if it’s very hot in the house. Much simpler than the butter bell idea.

  • @DarkEnv2
    @DarkEnv2 Рік тому +1

    You should check out the Ninja DualBrew Pro CFP301. It can do a pot of coffee, kcups, has a frother built in and has a separate water line to be used for hot and boiling water where you can fill an entire carafe. It also lets you do specialty drinks like lattes and iced coffees and you can select how many ounces you want, even with the carafe. We’ve had ours for about a year and absolutely love it. My wife especially loves the separate water line so she can make her tea without any issues, retired her plug in kettle because of it.

  • @FinalLifeG
    @FinalLifeG 10 місяців тому +4

    Omelette maker seems to be a must-buy. Definitely jotting that down my Amazon’s cart 🛒 😊. Thanks for the review!

  • @majorbuzz
    @majorbuzz Рік тому +4

    The operation of the butter device reminds me of a structure that once existed near a coal burning power plant in the Chicago neighborhood during my early years. I've been fascinated by "gasometers". They used a water sealed chamber to hold a byproduct coal gas that would be used when demand required it.

  • @Masterbuck042
    @Masterbuck042 Рік тому

    Im glad to see this quick review just got myself an electric kettle about a month ago not the same brand as the one your reviewed but similar design with led lights. I like it heats water quick and the handle stays cool. If you need notes for the year later review I'll have some. Keep up the good work man.

  • @AB-ye7bw
    @AB-ye7bw Рік тому

    Great show as always! Entertaining and informative.

  • @timwauman
    @timwauman Рік тому +6

    I’ve had a handmade butter crock for years and love it. Can’t believe that someone(s) on Amazon complained that it was difficult to change the water.

    • @circedelune
      @circedelune 7 місяців тому

      What is the point of it, though? Butter can be safely left out at room temperature in a butter dish without any of the trouble.

    • @timwauman
      @timwauman 7 місяців тому

      @@circedelune The point is that the crock with a water seal allows the butter to last longer than just a regular dish before it starts to spoil.

  • @Tricia_K
    @Tricia_K Рік тому +4

    1) After years of bread-tearing frustration, I sceptically tried giving spreadable butter a go - and I've never looked back! - 2) Those omelettes looked yummy for sure! but I'd need to see the results of a few sweet options before giving precious cupboard space? - and 3) 40 years ago when I was a 10 year old Brit, Mum invested in our first electric kettle after I'd managed to completely wreck our stove-top version by letting it boil dry whilst I took a bath, resulting in a kitchen full of the acrid smoke of its plastic components that somewhat understandably, was enough to put me off the traditional kind for life! And as I can't abide the taste of our (hard but delicious) water once microwaved, my kettle is of course on from dawn to dusk, though despite my heritage I'm no longer much of a tea-drinker any more - the unconscionable heathen within me through, simply couldn't survive without her instant coffee (and the occasional hot chocolate drink), so...!😳😳😆

  • @IanSmith2814
    @IanSmith2814 Рік тому +36

    The kettle review was so funny because it’s just such a standard kitchen item in every British home. I don’t even drink tea or coffee and I still have a cheap one.

    • @stevewebber707
      @stevewebber707 Рік тому +1

      It is true that such appliances are underused, and underappreciated in the US.
      Though I don't have problems just microwaving water as needed.
      I have sufficient appliances taking counter space, that it takes significant need to make me want another.

    • @NichHustler
      @NichHustler Рік тому +3

      ​@@stevewebber707 sorry... Microwaving water? 😮

    • @stevewebber707
      @stevewebber707 Рік тому +2

      @@NichHustler I'm at a loss what you are asking.

    • @knutjunker2019
      @knutjunker2019 Рік тому

      ​@@NichHustler, why not? that is the main … no, the only task of a microwave oven: To get water molecules moving.
      In other words, what a normal stove or an electric kettle also do. Admittedly, an electric kettle is much more convenient.:-)

    • @NichHustler
      @NichHustler Рік тому

      @@knutjunker2019 it feels like an incredibly in effective way of doing that when kettles both exist, and are dirt cheap.

  • @nucleuscyborg5036
    @nucleuscyborg5036 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the review. I really enjoyed the tea kettle. I went and ordered myself one after watching this video. I’m a big tea fan. I drink a lot of hot tea. I also thought the butter gadget was cool, but I don’t use much butter myself. Thanks again!

  • @barbaraa6098
    @barbaraa6098 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for all the demos. Very good video.

  • @rebeccawilliams4633
    @rebeccawilliams4633 Рік тому +8

    I've used butter crocks for yeeeears, they're amazing. I learned as a child when visiting my dairy farmer families that you didn't actually need to keep butter in the refrigerator (I think for a long time I was convinced that my Aunt just ate SO MUCH butter that she went through a stick a day. I was dubious but shocked when I tried the butter crock and it worked wonderfully! Even without it, we've stored still packaged butter on the counter for at least a couple of months before it was used. And with the butter crock, you can squish whole stick of butter in there when you fill it. Anyone who's had problems with butter falling hasn't squished the butter down all the way so it's fully touching the crock (which is what holds it in place). The water helps keep the airtight seal (although it's fine without that really).
    So, in my office of many years (before I started working from home during the pandy, I had a snack cabinet. And for a while I was really into bagels as work snacks/lunches, so I would just keep the butter crock in my snack cabinet and toast it in the office kitchen. Then I got out of that habit, but never moved the butter crock. This may have even been a year or two before the pandy. When it hit, I went home with what I thought I needed, and no idea I wasn't going to step back into that office for 3 years. Eventually I was given the choice that my team and I could continue to work from home, work back at the office, or hybrid, they just needed to know to allocate space. We all wanted to work from home, which meant that with a touch of sadness, gave up my nice office in favor of working from home in my lovely office there. SO, a team of friends came with me to clear out my office.
    The butter crock was still there, so, like 4-5 years after last use. The water had dried up, but there was still butter in it. It still looked FINE. I still threw it away, but like, DAMN. GO BUTTER CROCK!

  • @ayonmukherjee5539
    @ayonmukherjee5539 Рік тому +3

    When it comes to electric kettles, I have used them and still use one, but I can't explain the joy of hearing that whistle from an actual metallic kettle. Yes, it takes more time to heat the same amount of water and yes, it takes up one of the burners/heating-elements; but man, that whistling sound is still amazing!
    Makes me think about the things we lose with convenience....

    • @incognitofelon
      @incognitofelon Рік тому

      It's not just about time. You don't need to watch an electric kettle since it has an auto shut off feature so it's safer. Newer models also can allow you to set the temperature at a certain level (ie for drinking or baby formula) and keep it there for as long as you need. Saves energy too.

    • @circedelune
      @circedelune 7 місяців тому

      I don’t think it takes any less time.

  • @Paula-tf3zv
    @Paula-tf3zv 3 місяці тому

    A friend gave me a lovely red Butter Bell with a fleur-de-Lis motif and I love it. I don't always remember to change the water every three days but the butter is still smooth and nicely packed. I'm impressed with the glass electric kettle, especially the turn off when done feature.Thanks for testing these!

  • @mariocruz6297
    @mariocruz6297 Рік тому

    Ive been watching your channels since you first started many years ago. It makes my heart happy to see that you have so many subscribers and views now. Keep it up! God bless you and your family.

  • @munkustrap2
    @munkustrap2 Рік тому +13

    I had a similar butter container except it was for a stick of butter. The water was in the bottom then a separate insert went in for the butter. The butter never touched the water. Wish I hadn't lost it in my last move 😢

    • @1wascallywabbit
      @1wascallywabbit Рік тому

      It's called a butter BOAT and I love mine. You can find them on "A". I have them in full stick or half stick capacity.

    • @antiisocial
      @antiisocial Рік тому +1

      My brother has one like that. It's cool.

    • @llgaines7892
      @llgaines7892 Рік тому +1

      They have them on Amazon. Love mine

  • @advres
    @advres Рік тому +4

    I have the same Mueller as my first electric kettle. Liked it so much I bought a second to have in my office at work. Great piece of kit!

    • @antiisocial
      @antiisocial Рік тому +1

      If you don't mind me asking, how long have they lasted?

    • @advres
      @advres Рік тому +2

      @antiisocial I've had them both for 6 months, so longevity I can't speak to unfortunately.

    • @antiisocial
      @antiisocial Рік тому

      @@advres ok. Cool. Ty

  • @Emeraldwitch30
    @Emeraldwitch30 Рік тому +1

    In summer I use salt water in my butter bell. It helps keep the bacteria away.
    But I love mine and wish it was bigger lol

  • @logirl1975
    @logirl1975 Рік тому +1

    I have that kettle and I absolutely love it. It's great not only for french press coffee but does water for raman or anything else you need boiling water for in a hurry. Absolutely do recommend this one.

  • @hello_elco
    @hello_elco Рік тому +38

    Couldn’t stop laughing when you reviewed an electric kettle 😂 every home in aus has one- you usually buy your toaster with it, comes as a cute matching breakie bundle. Always the first kitchen appliances you buy when you move out of home!

    • @dano9411
      @dano9411 8 місяців тому

      Tea sucks. Get a coffee maker.

    • @hello_elco
      @hello_elco 8 місяців тому

      @@dano9411 I’m not a huge fan of tea ether , but everyone still gets a kettle regardless. How else you going to make those 2 minute noodles, sinus rinses or a hot water bottle?! And you must have the ability to serve tea to someone who wants it. And of course I have a coffee machine!! That’s different lol

    • @XuroX.
      @XuroX. 5 місяців тому

      How else? By using the oven top just like in the video

  • @RBickersjr
    @RBickersjr Рік тому +7

    I have that exact electric kettle. It's a great product imo. One thing I do to dry it out is turn it on to boil the remaining water and after it turns itself off, dump out the water, leave the lid open, and let the left over evaporate. Just a tip from me.

    • @efad3215
      @efad3215 Рік тому

      I just leave the lid open and let it dry out w/out boiling, then again it's in a dorm so......

    • @theBabyDead
      @theBabyDead Рік тому +1

      Why?

    • @ItsJustLisa
      @ItsJustLisa Рік тому

      Yup. Mine is a Krupp. I always leave the lid open when I’m not using it.

    • @Bookofwords
      @Bookofwords Рік тому +3

      why do you even bother? as a brit, my kettle just keeps getting refilled, as does all brits kettles, you do not need to dry it, just top it up.

    • @ItsJustLisa
      @ItsJustLisa Рік тому

      @@Bookofwords, if you have hard water, repeated boiling of the same water can cause buildup. I don’t know if that’s an issue where you are, but here in the US, some places have very hard (mineral-y) water.

  • @Cindy-gj7ge
    @Cindy-gj7ge 3 місяці тому +1

    I've used a butter boat, not a butter bell/crock, for about 30 years. I have one that holds 2 sticks, but they come in 1 stick size as well. Never any issues, even during hot summers.

  • @maryd55m
    @maryd55m 2 місяці тому

    On my first visit to the UK I discovered the electric kettle. As soon as we got home I ordered one on Amazon. This is an appliance I would not do without. So many uses and a quick way to boil water.

  • @jodybrown7120
    @jodybrown7120 Рік тому +8

    Butter bells changed my cooking life. If you make sure there are no gaps at the top with the butter, water cannot sneak up the sides…probably the most common reason butter fall into the water. I have three and LOVE them.

    • @aprillomina8232
      @aprillomina8232 Рік тому

      THANKS . I needed that tip

    • @meegstomtom
      @meegstomtom Рік тому

      Water shouldn't sneak up regardless unless the air is getting out some how. Just like holding a glass upsidedown and putting it into the sink.

  • @horseshoe_nc
    @horseshoe_nc Рік тому +3

    I have an electric kettle and it gets used a good bit. Works really well especially considering our 120v outlets. It mainly gets used for making tea and coffee in the Aero Press.

    • @WaterspoutsOfTheDeep
      @WaterspoutsOfTheDeep 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes I always thought what's the point with a microwave. But I was kinda shocked how much use I get out of my electric kettle and I love it now that I have it.

  • @shellyviescas4205
    @shellyviescas4205 Рік тому +1

    I love my butter crock. I wish I had opted for the larger one. But being the only person in my household, it is fine.

  • @talliyahrose
    @talliyahrose Рік тому

    I have been wanting a butter bell for a while now.. one will be in my kitchen soon... and I was an old fashioned stove kettle for the longest time, but when I.. clears throat.. left it on the stove too long in 2021 I realized I needed to replace it. I was picky about finding something that had the old fashioned look, and found one on Amazon. love mine.

  • @sebimaurer
    @sebimaurer Рік тому +8

    I didn't think i would see a gadget from my country (austria) on this channel. 😅 Interesting that electric kettles aren't very popular in the US. Great video as always.

    • @hectorg5809
      @hectorg5809 Рік тому

      Most of us drink coffee instead of tea here, that's why

    • @AirLancer
      @AirLancer Рік тому +2

      @@hectorg5809 Still really useful for just boiling water faster than you could on most stovetops. Great for pasta or instant noodles.

    • @Fantasyish
      @Fantasyish Рік тому +2

      Yeah, I didn’t realise there was anyone who didn’t use an electric kettle, it was interesting to watch (from the uk).

    • @MustachioFurioso9134
      @MustachioFurioso9134 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Fantasyish and @Sebastian
      They're slowly gaining traction here. But yeah, as someone else pointed out, most Americans drink coffee and few indulge in tea. However my wife loves tea, so we got a kettle...and I never knew what I was missing until we got one. It's such a great little appliance for getting water a boil fast (useful for not only tea, but to preheat water and get it to a boil then transfer to a pot for pasta, etc...)

    • @LPlFan81
      @LPlFan81 Рік тому +3

      The US uses lower voltage, so a typical socket can deliver less power than in Europe (1800W vs. 2400W). Because of that electric water kettles in the US are much slower and consequently much less useful and not as popular.

  • @lesliebooth2833
    @lesliebooth2833 Рік тому +4

    That omelet maker reminds me of a gadget I bought years ago. I THINK it may have been an “as seen on TV” appliance where a woman named Cathy tried cooking all sorts of things. I remember her cooking a corn dog mix with a half hot dog weiner in each side, a chocolate cake mix with a small candy bar in each side, and several other things. My daughters were all small (30’s now) and they loved it! Wonder if this gadget would do all that?

    • @rivahcat8247
      @rivahcat8247 Рік тому

      I'm sure it would, as this is a duplicate of the GT Express 101. If you look online, you can find a recipe book in PDF format for that gadget, which provides many more recipes than just omelets

  • @misssummersalt
    @misssummersalt 3 місяці тому +1

    Butter crocks are the BEST! Absolutely love mine. We have never had any butter go off and it always lasts until we're out and need to buy more. And this is in the hot Australian Summer. 👍😘

  • @Korvmannen
    @Korvmannen Рік тому +2

    Electric kettles are very common in Europe throughout. We also have 240V power sockets, so it goes *a lot faster* in our kitchen than in an American 120V. Regardless, you can "start and forget" with an electric kettle which you can't with a stove one. That feature alone is great. I don't say walk away from it if you start it, but if you're in the kitchen you don't have to rush over to take it off the heat and it's way more energy efficient.

  • @StaitlyNatters
    @StaitlyNatters Рік тому +20

    I would love to see power usage comparisons between appliances, especially for items such as the kettle and omelette maker, etc. I think that is where a real deciding factor may rest…

    • @SquishySenpai
      @SquishySenpai Рік тому +2

      For electric kettles (in the U.S. anyway) the standard is 1500 watts. There are some lower wattage versions though like a couple models from Chefman at 1100 watts.

    • @StaitlyNatters
      @StaitlyNatters Рік тому +2

      @@SquishySenpai ok, that’s great information, (I’m in Australia), however, I have used several different kettles and some will use a constant amount of electricity while others will start higher and slowly consume less as it begins to boil. The usage I am referring to is the amount of electricity that, the appliance will consume per cycle/use, not it’s rated wattage. A kettle that is equally rated but of different design/material could and can use varying amount of electricity. This goes to other appliances such as toasters, ovens and air fryer’s/dehydrators. So it is impossible to say that everything rated at a certain wattage will consume the same amount of power.

    • @davidcovington901
      @davidcovington901 Рік тому +14

      Our buddy at Technology Connections has a nice obsessive episode on kettle vs range vs time vs price.

    • @theBabyDead
      @theBabyDead Рік тому +2

      When comparing to an induction stove, it'll barely be different. It might make a slight difference but it'll be extremely negligible.
      Gas vs electric kettle is a whole different matter... Even an old-fashioned electric stove might make a difference... but with induction and an electric kettle it's both pretty much heating the water through direct contact with hot metal.
      Any difference will be smaller than opening your fridge even once, probably.

    • @TheCommanderNZ
      @TheCommanderNZ Рік тому +1

      ​@@StaitlyNatters a kettle/jug is always going to use the most wattage. Using less takes more time to boil and ends up using the same amount of power regardless.

  • @shawn9015
    @shawn9015 Рік тому +8

    If you had a gas stove or a basic electric stove I think it probably would of kept up. My kettle when full is pretty fast on an old style electric stove. Glass top stoves work by convection from the burner to the glass so it's alot slower than a direct heat conduction from fire or the coil.

    • @saracurrens2651
      @saracurrens2651 8 місяців тому +1

      I have a gas stove. Electric kettle heats much faster. Also I have destroyed store top kettles because thy have boiled dry. Electric faster and safer.

  • @jomo9454
    @jomo9454 Рік тому +1

    I got my mom the same kettle a couple years ago and it still works perfectly, one of the few things that gets near-daily use long after purchase!

  • @myathehappy_1
    @myathehappy_1 2 місяці тому

    I have the silicone collapsible travel kettle and it sure came in handy when I was evacuated due to wildfires 2x in one summer! It's awesome!

  • @SquishySenpai
    @SquishySenpai Рік тому +5

    The omelette maker is great for making little cakes too.

    • @vitazgal9933
      @vitazgal9933 Рік тому

      Is there somewhere one might get directions for those cakes? :)

    • @SquishySenpai
      @SquishySenpai Рік тому

      @@vitazgal9933 It's just regular cake mix. Nothing special. Start at about 7 or 8 minutes and adjust as needed I'd day.

  • @boogiedaddy3434
    @boogiedaddy3434 Рік тому +3

    Butter bells and butter boats are awesome. I personally prefer the boat style because it's closer to a normal butter dish, the water is nowhere near the butter, and there's no risk of accidentally getting the butter wet or it falling into the water. Also, with a butter boat, you just throw a stick in without having to smush it into a bell. I'd love to hear your thoughts on one of them sometime.

    • @KrikitKaos
      @KrikitKaos Рік тому

      What is the point of the water if it is not in contact with the butter? I understand why it's present in the butter bell (to occlude the air), what is it doing if it's not doing that?

    • @boogiedaddy3434
      @boogiedaddy3434 Рік тому

      @@KrikitKaos it's not in contact with the butter in the bell either. Some say it's to keep the ceramic from getting too warm and the butter becoming too soft, whiole others think the moist air in close proximity keps the butter fresh. However, lots of peope use them wihout even adding water, especially bells because of the risk of the butter getting wet.

    • @KrikitKaos
      @KrikitKaos Рік тому

      @BoogieDaddy According to a quick Google, the butter in the bell is very much meant to be in contact with the water, which is also apparent in this video - that bell has a visibly wet rim and the butter runs right up to the edge. But I'll run with your moist air theory for the butter boat.

    • @boogiedaddy3434
      @boogiedaddy3434 Рік тому

      @Krikit interesting I've lived in the south my entire life and have never seen anyone have the water touch the butter. My mother's and my old one had glazed fill lines inside as well and they weren't near high enough to cause the butter to get wet. When I saw this video my first thought was he had overfilled it.

    • @KrikitKaos
      @KrikitKaos Рік тому

      @BoogieDaddy You're one up on me, I've never encountered either version in real life. Maybe some day.

  • @I_report_scammers_spammers
    @I_report_scammers_spammers Рік тому

    I have that Mueller and have had for years. I love it; nothing like a hot cup of tea when sick and only having to flick the button.

  • @charlesdeens8927
    @charlesdeens8927 Рік тому

    You definitely got me sold on the kettle. I really like that butter crock, but I don't need butter easily accessible in my life. The omelet maker looked great too, though I'm not much of an omelet person. Great reviews!

  • @davidmeyer1054
    @davidmeyer1054 Рік тому +194

    As an Australian the water kettle discussion between brits and Americans is always fun to watch. Americans use them just like brits go to the dentist, almost never.

    • @KennethPaul
      @KennethPaul Рік тому +36

      shots fired from down under 😂

    • @addyl3423
      @addyl3423 Рік тому +18

      Aussie too here: kinda perplexed that people still use stove top kettles, just like the imperial system 😂 thought stove top kettles died out in the 50s lol

    • @poluticon
      @poluticon Рік тому +20

      @@addyl3423 What people from outside the US fail to understand is that while we do have electric kettles we don't use them because we don't drink as much tea as you do. We mostly drink coffee and we have coffee makers for that, which BTW you people don't use because you don't drink as much coffee as we do.

    • @kr555wizard
      @kr555wizard Рік тому +6

      @@poluticon pretty sure for countries that have electric kettles, the way people drink their coffee is instant, since its the type of coffee that best works with the most favoured tool.

    • @poluticon
      @poluticon Рік тому +20

      @@kr555wizard instant coffee? Gross.

  • @StormWarningMom
    @StormWarningMom Рік тому +5

    The electric kettle is the exactly the one I use all the time! Love it!

  • @juliebradley1184
    @juliebradley1184 Рік тому

    Great video! I have a butter boat, electronic tea kettle like this one & I've never seen the omelet thing but now I want one 😂

  • @joycejohnson7640
    @joycejohnson7640 Рік тому

    I do have the exact same electric kettle. I like that it is glass so that you can see when it needs to be cleaned with vinegar. I have had the butter bell and stopped using it. It was a pain to remember to change the water. You had to have the butter softened to fill it, and it certainly didn't hold enough butter. I now keep my butter in a glass pyrex dish on the counter and it has never gone bad. As for the omelet maker it would be something else that I would have to store.

  • @scaper8
    @scaper8 Рік тому +3

    Electric kettles have a bad rap in the United States. Not without _some_ justification (our outlets draw less power, so they're not as fast as their European counterparts), but, hands down, in every side-by-side comparison, they're faster and use less energy than a stove (even a gas one). I've had one for years, and I love it.
    Any application that you boil water regularly for, it will save time. Even pasta; get some water in the pot and start it heating, do the same in the kettle, and add the kettle water to the pot once it gets going. You can easily shave a good three to five minutes off waiting to get the water boiling.

  • @MWDoom
    @MWDoom Рік тому +5

    I've had more problems with mold using a butter crock than I have with a traditional butter dish.

  • @larryn2674
    @larryn2674 Рік тому

    Another great review, Thanks James

  • @patmos68
    @patmos68 Рік тому

    I've been using a butter keeper for about 4 years, love it. Since my wife uses pretend butter and only use softened butter for toast and such, I usually just put a half stick in it. Land of lakes makes half sticks very convenient, always use salted butter.

  • @AlexMiller6
    @AlexMiller6 Рік тому +3

    Technology Connections actually had a really interesting video 9 months back on electric kettles, and it's no surprise it beat the stove top method.

  • @AverageReviewsYT
    @AverageReviewsYT Рік тому +3

    Butter spoiling?? Our grandparents would beg to differ.. it sat out for ever.. I don’t think I ever saw it in the refrigerator…

  • @donnaprisbrey1452
    @donnaprisbrey1452 Місяць тому

    My Mom has used this kind of butter dish for decades. It keeps the butter the perfect softness: A little cooler than just on the counter and a lot warmer than the rock in the fridge. I've experienced having the butter fall in the water a couple of times, that's it. Works like a charm. I highly recommend.

  • @drcorrigan
    @drcorrigan 5 місяців тому

    I’ve had my Mueller kettle for about 2 years now and I still love it. Very easy to use. Looks nice on the counter. Has held up very well.

  • @darlahall6583
    @darlahall6583 Рік тому

    Thank You! For This!! My Daughter got this for me and I Absolutely!!! Love It!! I wish I knew about this long ago. I Highly Recommend It!!❣️❣️

  • @shynebox
    @shynebox Рік тому

    Hi! I like your easy-going optimistic style; like Bob Ross without the perm. Liked and subscribed, dude

  • @wytchyprepper3370
    @wytchyprepper3370 Рік тому

    I absolutely LOVE my Mueller kettle. I've had it for years and it still works great!

  • @jpbaley2016
    @jpbaley2016 Рік тому

    We have a kettle and have used one for a several years. I used to have a Keurig until a power surge blew it out and I switched to a 4-cup coffee maker, while my friend drank tea. I’ve now switched to Taster’s Choice Instant Coffee, which is pretty decent so we only use the kettle. It boils faster than our stovetop so I boil water in the kettle to speed up the cooking pasta on the stove and it works well. It also gives me very hot water to clean my glass cook top. If you don’t use hot water daily, then it may not be worth it to own since it does take up counter space.

  • @comet969
    @comet969 6 місяців тому +1

    They have a butter knife that has three sides witch different selection the tip and the holes like yours but the other side has alike the ribbon but wide the whole length of the knife head. Should try that one if you love the knife. This was the listed title Simple preading Magic Butter Knife Spreader and Curler - Complete Your Kitchen Knives Set, Curl Your Butter with Ease 3 Different Ways

  • @cocojo2356
    @cocojo2356 3 місяці тому

    I've used a butter crock in Australia for years now and it's the best thing ever, especially in this hot country. I can't believe you guys don't use electric kettles so much. I have to say, that the kettle you trialed, took a looonng time to boil, usually a full kettle will boil within a couple of minutes. The omelette maker has peaked my interest though, normally I'd just give things like that a miss now (after so many useless gadgets), but you have changed my mind on that one. 😊

  • @STSCanada1984
    @STSCanada1984 9 місяців тому +1

    American: There is this thing, an electric kettle.
    Canadian: Duh!
    Sorry, couldn’t resist.😂

  • @saracurrens2651
    @saracurrens2651 8 місяців тому

    I love my butter bell! Never have had any negative experiences with it. My fridge has a crushed ice option and I use that. I change the water every 3 days. Have always used en electric kettle including one in our camper. I recently got an induction burner and am using it. It’s faster. If I didn’t have that I would be using my electric kettle. The kettle is still going strong after 12 years of hard use.

  • @marjoriepark1198
    @marjoriepark1198 Рік тому

    Greetings from Georgia US. I am enjoying your channel and products. We also have the electric Mueller teakettle. It replaced an older one @ six months ago. We love ours. One other feature we noticed is if you take it off the plate to use some of the hot water before it boils( maybe to add to your roasted grains, rice etc when you return it to the hot plate it will return to boil automatically and finish its cycle. We really like every Mueller product we have owned so far. Also, the butter crock was an Epiphany for me because I own two antique small vessels, white ceramic with a blue trim that look exactly like those and I never knew what they were they hold about 2 tablespoons now. The mystery is solved. Thank you.. keep up the good work, we use our electric kettle to heat water for our cold brew toddy maker, coffee each morning. You should review the toddy maker as well. They have them on Amazon. We’ve been using them off anon for about 35 years six filters are easy to find on Amazon, for many years, we didn’t use ours because we couldn’t find the filters. It was great to find them again on Amazon about eight years ago. We were back in business for a smooth acid, free cup of coffee Marjorie.

  • @brittratzburg6591
    @brittratzburg6591 Рік тому +1

    If you're going to do an electric kettle, get the cuisinart one with built in temperature presets. Absolute game changer for tea.

  • @ryanhkimmel
    @ryanhkimmel Рік тому

    The camera shot you have at around 10:58 with the light and dark juxtaposition looked cool. I even thought you did a side by side at first!

  • @nucleuscyborg5036
    @nucleuscyborg5036 6 місяців тому

    Got the tea kettle a few months back. I’m a hot tea person and it does an awesome job heating the water for my morning tea. Hears quickly for the week days when i need to get to work. LED lights and rolling bubble affect is super cool!