subject: 3 Appliances You Need In Your Kitchen [print this page] The modern kitchen has many conveniences that make life easier for all of us. Refrigerators, microwave ovens, food processors, coffee makers, toasters, dishwashers, garbage disposals the list is long. This article will look at three (3) small appliances that you need in your kitchen. These appliances not only can make your life easier but can help you save money as well.
1) Blender. A blender is one of the most versatile small appliances you can have in your kitchen. You dont have to pay a lot for a blender; they can be purchased quite inexpensively, starting out at about $20 or less at some discount stores and internet retailers. Blenders come in a couple of different configurations; the stand alone blender, and the hand held blender. The handheld blender is best used for blending things like gravies, sauces, chocolate, and small batches of food. The stand alone mixer is a powerful appliance that can take on larger quantities of food. A blender is the perfect device for mixing soups, dough, purees, and salsas, chopping up vegetables, grinding herbs and spices, and a host of other uses. And of course dont forget the smoothies, which are a delightful treat any time of the year.
2) Bread Machine. Theres probably no better smell on the entire planet than that of fresh baked bread. When you buy bread at the store though, the fresh-baked smell is mostly gone. About the only place youll smell the lovely aroma of baking bread is in a bakery or grandmas kitchen, and most of us dont go there as often as we would like to.
If you eat a lot of bread, investing in a bread machine is a good idea that brings several advantages. The first is being able to increase the quality of your diet by making bread with high fiber and fresh ingredients without added preservatives. Secondly, if you buy bulk ingredients, you will save money because bulk purchases are cheaper than buying smaller prepackaged quantities. Another advantage of having a bread machine is that you can bake fresh bread whenever you want, and you can use any number of recipes to create endless varieties of different breads. Finally, using fresh wholesome ingredients tastes great, and is healthier for you than many store-bought varieties of bread.
3) Freezer. If you have the room in your house, garage, or anywhere else, consider getting a freezer. With a freezer, you can buy food on sale, or when its in season and freeze it to be used for later. If your favorite frozen dinners are on sale, dont just buy one or two. Buy several at the sale price and freeze them. The same goes for all other items in the frozen aisle, such as vegetables, fruits, ice creams, desserts, pizzas, etc. This will save you money because you are buying at a discount rather than regular price. Also, a freezer is the perfect way for you to buy up fresh fruit and vegetables when its at seasonal low prices and freeze it so you can use any time later when you need it.
