Re: What's your favorite kitchen/garden gadget?

**sanderson** Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:56 am

I'm hoping by bumping this thread, Yolos will post about her pea peeler. Wink

Will it also work on blanched soy beans?

countrynaturals Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:15 pm

sanderson wrote:I'm hoping by bumping this thread, Yolos will post about her pea peeler. Will it also work on blanched soy beans?

Pea peeler? Really? darn funny

Maybe you could hire an out-of-work mouse for that job. Rolling Eyes

OhioGardener Wed Aug 22, 2018 5:40 pm

We have an old pea sheller, I think it is named the Wizard or something like that.... It makes quick work of shelling peas for canning or freezing. It is supposed to also work on dry beans, but we don't raise dried beans so haven't tried that.

yolos Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:12 pm

sanderson wrote:I'm hoping by bumping this thread, Yolos will post about her pea peeler. Will it also work on blanched soy beans?

I said it was a pea peeler but I was wrong. It is a pea sheller. The reviews were not great but it works for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BTATUG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Some said it works better if the peas are wet, some say it works best if the peas are dry. I harvest the peas, then wash them, then let the shells dry out somewhat, and then shell them. It does squish some of the peas (about 10%) but it sure saves a lot of time. This one is manual or you can hook up a drill to it (or spend a lot more and get an electric one).

As far as I can tell, it would not work for tender garden peas. Must be somewhat harder shell which is what happens when Cowpeas sit on the counter for a number of hours. Sanderson, I do not think it would work on blanched soy beans because the shell would be too soft. It might work if the exterior of the soy bean was a little dry. I shell my cowpeas first and then blanch the peas.

**sanderson** Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:07 pm

Pea sheller!! No wonder I got some interesting results. Razz

Thank you, Yolos.

countrynaturals Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:08 am

I can only dream of having a harvest big enough to need one of these.

**Scorpio Rising** Sun Aug 26, 2018 3:31 pm

My newest fave non-kitchen (actually outdoor kitchen!) gadget is this lovely camp stove! Less than $100 from Dick’s Sporting goods, 2 high powered BTU burners, I have been using it to can and just generally cook, which I didn’t do because of my ancient central A/C unit which just can’t keep up! I love love love it!

https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/19/25/77/83/4f288c10.jpg

Shown with a big batch of stir-fried eggplant, garlic, EVOO, and some onion with a smattering of parmy! drooling

countrynaturals Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:06 pm

One of Katie's friends is moving out of state and gave this to her. It's the coolest garden scooter I've ever seen -- complete with pink tractor seat -- doesn't get any better than this. LOL!

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**Kelejan** Fri Oct 05, 2018 8:31 pm

What does it do in addition to giving you a ride? Does it go any better because it is pink? Very Happy

countrynaturals Fri Oct 05, 2018 9:34 pm

Kelejan wrote:What does it do in addition to giving you a ride? Does it go any better because it is pink?

I'll check it out, tomorrow, and report back. I just saw it in passing, today.

**sanderson** Sat Oct 06, 2018 12:39 am

Grandkids would be scooting all over the yard.

countrynaturals Sat Oct 06, 2018 3:22 pm

countrynaturals wrote:
Kelejan wrote:What does it do in addition to giving you a ride? Does it go any better because it is pink?

I'll check it out, tomorrow, and report back. I just saw it in passing, today.

It has a nice rope and handle -- like for towing water skiis -- and a nice, deep tray under the seat -- would hold weeds, seeds, tools, etc., so it could be used as a scooter or a small wagon. The overall size is much bigger than the little plastic scooters (which I love). I couldn't find a name on it, so it might be custom, but it looks manufactured, rather than homemade. Anyway, it's cute, fun, and functional. Very Happy

OhioGardener Sat Oct 06, 2018 3:34 pm

Looks a lot like one that the local garden center sells.

Garden Scooter

countrynaturals Sat Oct 06, 2018 3:47 pm

OhioGardener wrote:Looks a lot like one that the local garden center sells.

Garden Scooter

THAT'S IT (except for the rope handle)! This one doesn't have that kewl basket on the back, so I'll have to figure out how to rig something up for that. Thanks for sharing, Ohio. Cool

MrBooker Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:05 am

A few weeks ago, we bought the Farberware Toaster-Air fryer oven at Wal-Mart for $69.00. WOW... what a machine.
It is all stainless steel and has a glass door. We have kept it on the back porch and have cooked steak, fries, chicken wings and leg quarters in it.

My friend bought one and he bakes biscuits, cookies and cakes in it. Some of the other manufacture's air fryers costs about $200.00. This model is $60.00. I'm pretty sure Wal-Mart is the only one who sells this model.

Think of it. Some of the best fried chicken anywhere and without any grease or oil. It comes with a great recipe book with times and temps.

Here's the link.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Farberware-Air-Fryer-Toaster-Oven-No-Oil-No-Splatter-No-Mess/718543483

OhioGardener Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:14 am

Sounds great, MrBooker! That looks very much like our Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven, which we have had for about 1 1/2 year. We use it almost daily, and love cooking the fat-free foods. One of my favorites is Sweet Potato Fries (or Winter Squash Fries).

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MrBooker Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:04 am

OhioGardener wrote:Sounds great, MrBooker! That looks very much like our Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven, which we have had for about 1 1/2 year. We use it almost daily, and love cooking the fat-free foods. One of my favorites is Sweet Potato Fries (or Winter Squash Fries).

Enjoy!

We looked at the Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven. Big price difference.

OhioGardener Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:10 am

MrBooker wrote:We looked at the Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven. Big price difference.

That is correct, we paid $90 for ours. But, the Farberware one wasn't on the market yet at the time we bought ours. The only functions we use on ours are the Air Fryer and Convection Oven settings, so we don't max it out.

countrynaturals Fri Mar 29, 2019 3:40 pm

I rarely buy expensive gadgets for myself, but I'm splurging on this puppy. It lets you load up on weeds or harvest, then dump the load wherever you want it. I am in love. I love you

https://seedsforgenerations.com/product/roo-apron-purple/

Judy McConnell Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:27 pm

I spurged this Feb on an indoor seed starting set-up from Gardeners: https://www.gardeners.com/buy/stack-n-grow-led-light-system/8595769RS.html#start=1

The lights and stuff that I was using didn't help with seed germination

Later my plastic sit -on cart was replaced because it kept dumping me on the ground with this:
https://www.gardeners.com/buy/deluxe-tractor-garden-scoot/40-131.html

This unit is much like what a couple of you have and I think it will really help in the
garden.

**sanderson** Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:34 am

Judy, Does the grow stand store easily?

Judy McConnell Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:23 am

It is brand new and just put into use - so no collapsing yet. But it should break down into about 25" long,12" deep, and 12" tall (about egg carton box size)(I'm hoping!)

**sanderson** Wed Apr 03, 2019 3:24 am

Did you buy the double decker?

Judy McConnell Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:11 am

The basic unit and an add-on. Like:
https://www.gardeners.com/buy/stack-n-grow-led-light-system/8595769RS.html#start=1

countrynaturals Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:06 am

Judy McConnell wrote:The basic unit and an add-on. Like:
https://www.gardeners.com/buy/stack-n-grow-led-light-system/8595769RS.html#start=1

You can also get it at Walmart with free shipping.

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