For DECADES (I am very old non-animal-eating person from before the term “vegan” existed), I have said, “all I need is a good knife, a cutting board, a big bowl and a cast iron skillet. I can cook ANYTHING.” Honestly, I feel gadgets just get in the way of the tactile experience of cooking.
I have all those things but I also love a truly helpful gadget. I inherited that love from my mom who did not cook that much after the early 80s. I don't have the energy for cooking much. But I think long & careful before I buy gadgets if I need & will use it. I will always work with what I have but I love to have these things.
I got an instant pot a few years ago, I don't use as much as I should but I love making a stew in it in 30 mins that takes a few hrs in the oven.
A few months ago I decided I want an air fryer, mostly for french fries. My research led me to the multi use Cuisinart toaster oven/oven/air fryer/convection oven because my hello kitty toaster oven was never that great. I use it for toast every day and use it enough to justify having it. I just got a mandoline too so I'm going to make my own waffle chips.
For DECADES (I am very old non-animal-eating person from before the term “vegan” existed), I have said, “all I need is a good knife, a cutting board, a big bowl and a cast iron skillet. I can cook ANYTHING.” Honestly, I feel gadgets just get in the way of the tactile experience of cooking.
I have all those things but I also love a truly helpful gadget. I inherited that love from my mom who did not cook that much after the early 80s. I don't have the energy for cooking much. But I think long & careful before I buy gadgets if I need & will use it. I will always work with what I have but I love to have these things.
I got an instant pot a few years ago, I don't use as much as I should but I love making a stew in it in 30 mins that takes a few hrs in the oven.
A few months ago I decided I want an air fryer, mostly for french fries. My research led me to the multi use Cuisinart toaster oven/oven/air fryer/convection oven because my hello kitty toaster oven was never that great. I use it for toast every day and use it enough to justify having it. I just got a mandoline too so I'm going to make my own waffle chips.
some lucky people actually use their gadgets. im a creature of habit and never do. damn me
yes yes yes to all those. i love my box grater with a passion