PratiPad Silicone Pot Holder - Multiple Uses!

I hate cooking with the stove and oven (haha!) because the temperatures worry me. Don't get me wrong...I still do these things but I'm not secure in it at all! Up until lately, I've been using traditional cotton-based pot holders and oven mats. The heat always comes through to my hands and it freaks me out!

As I've mentioned before, I love testing new things when it comes to our kitchen tool collection! I was very excited to try Pratipad Multipurpose Silicone Pot Holders! I did NOT think that something so thin (comparatively) and holey (it's made with a honeycomb design) would protect my hands! But it DOES, and it does it very well! In fact, it protects up to 446* F! Holy cow! This makes it really convenient to use on my crafts!

Pratipad Pot Holders are also dishwasher safe and withstand twisting and bending! That's awesome because it means that they'll last longer!

An added bonus that I figured out was that they can be used to help grip tight jar lids. I have issues with opening most jars and this helps me pop 'em off!

The fact that the holders have a hole for hanging them on hooks is convenient as well! You'll always know where they are and you'll always have a place for them!

I'm really excited about these because I can cook and craft knowing that I don't have to worry as much about the heat! They're comfortable to hold and efficient!

I'd highly suggest adding them to your kitchen collection!

Smart Weigh Digital Kitchen Scale Review!

Before getting married, Gage and I were holding off on investing in our kitchen utensils and devices until we saw what we would be getting. Now that we've used everything and have an idea of what we want to do, we're slowly getting additional things to help with our cooking. The biggest pain in the butt has been trying to keep up with measuring cups. However, when I was selected to review Smart Weigh's kitchen scale, I had no idea that this free product review would be so convenient! I expected that I would be able to weigh in ounces and I also expected to be able to track my hedgehog's weights, but I didn't expect the scale to be able to tell me how many cups of liquid I had just based on weight! It measures both milk AND water! I'm so stoked about this feature! It's the thing that REALLY made me fall in love with the scale! 

Besides measuring in so many different units, the scale is REALLY sharp looking! I expected nothing less after reviewing Smart Weigh's bathroom scale. Their designs are very futuristic, sleek, and modern. They're beautiful! The actual surface for weighing is thick, crystal-clear glass and the base is silver colored. The LED display is sharp and bright, and I have no issues reading it. The buttons operate smoothly and there's no doubt about what setting you're on. It's very easy to operate and understand. 

I keep my scale beside the kitchen sink, so I know it's been exposed to moisture. I won't say you should dunk it in the sink...but it's holding up fine in the splash zone/high humidity of the sink area. 

Overall, I'd highly recommend this kitchen scale if you're looking for a new one or even looking for a device that does it all! It fits with nearly any kitchen decor, and is sure to last for years! 

Le Bleu Bean Espresso Cup Review!

I've recently been introduced to the concept of Espresso. For some reason, I assumed that it was just like any other coffee. There are little pods that you can get for the Keurig to make specifically Espresso, but now that I've received my first Espresso cup, I realize that the Keurig verion is 1. probably weaker and 2. actually closer to a double drink that a single.

When I received Le Bleu Bean's Stacking Espresso cup, I was immedately confused due to how small it is. I assumed that it would be the same size as a regular coffee mug. However, It's not. It's very small, due to the potent nature of Espresso. Laugh at me for not knowing this naturally if you want, but hey, I'm all the wiser and more cultured now. ;)

Le Bleu Bean's espresso cup is very cute! It's small, it's convenient, and it's quality. Let me explain: the convenience comes in the concept of stacking mugs. The top of the box that houses the mug looks like a Lego. This allows for other units to stack right on top of each other. All you have to do is wash and dry your mug and you've automatically got a place for it to go. It makes for a really cool, modern looking display next to your Espresso maker.

Quality comes in in the construction of the unit and the construction of the mug. Both are very well-built. The mug itself is heavy with thick walls and a thick handle. The plastic unit isn't flimsy and has no sharp edges or corners. The cup fits perfectly inside without much wiggle room, yet it is very easy to slide out. I can't comment on the units connecting, as I was only sent one free product sample.

Overall, I really like this little guy! I'm not sure that I'll end up with a whole collection of the, but this unit is great quality and convenient. I would definitely look into getting more if I were big into Espresso and had people over for coffee.

Keri's Kitchen Vegetable Peeler Review!

Recently, I've been building our kitchen appliances and tools, since we are finally settling down. When given the opportunity to review a kitchen tool that I had never used, I happily accepted the free product. The product was a Julienne Vegetable Peeler by Keri's Kitchen.

When I first opened the box, I realized that the metal that this peeler (stainless steel) was made of was VERY nice. It didn't look like it would rust easily and it felt nice and heavy in my hand. I looked at the blades and felt them against my fingertips. It is VERY sharp, and I find myself having to be extra careful with it for this reason. It has NO problems slicing through apple or potato peels.

I really put the peeler to the test when I peeled an entire large bag of potatoes. What I normally wouldn't have done at all (due to the amount of work it takes and the fact that I butcher potatoes with a knife), I got done within fifteen to twenty minutes. It was so fast and efficient!! I BARELY put ANY pressure on the peeler and it very neatly cut the peel off.

After using this to make my mashed potatoes, I don't think I'll go back to having potatoes with peels ever again! The Keri's Kitchen peeler made peeling FAST and FUN and is a quality tool that I expect to be in our kitchen for years to come!