Thanksgiving is almost here, which means it’s time to feast and give thanks for the bounties we receive both in and outside of the kitchen.
Let’s face it — it’s easy to take things for granted. From iPhones to driverless cars, easier doesn’t always mean better, and a never-ending avalanche of new products isn’t necessarily the sign of a healthy industry.
So instead of inundating you with our flashiest and latest products, we compiled a list of the three we are most thankful for this year. These items took difficult, time-consuming labor and opened the door to new possibilities in our kitchens.
The Ice Cream Maker
Every human being likes ice cream (even the kind that’s made with a nut or coconut milk!). Over 70% of consumers eat ice cream at least once per week. Whether on its own or served à la mode, America’s favorite dessert was much harder to make before ice cream makers came along.
Hand-made ice cream has a certain charm, and drink mixers can make do in a pinch, but who has the time? Alternatively, you could always buy it in bulk, but doing so restricts your flavors and cuts into potential profits. This after-dinner treat deserved an easier option, and today’s ice cream makers create a far more appealing consistency than their hand-made counterparts. Thanks, ice cream makers — you save us time and make the best food invented even better.
Juicers
Hand squeezing limes? Smearing oranges against grooved plastic? Pulling down a lever like you’re pressing lemon-shaped parts at the old steel factory? Sure, they work, but they require a ton of effort for such a small return!
Juicers extract every drop without moistening your fingers, straining your shoulders, or squirting something in your eye, but we’re thankful for more than their convenience. Juicers “squeeze” the goods out of the veggies we love to mix in cocktails, sauces, and tonics too. After all, you can’t squeeze the juice out of a carrot.
Even if you only want it for the blood of citrus fruits, juicers are your easiest option for getting the most out of your acidics. Try this one and say goodbye to the headaches of hard labor.
Mixers
Speaking of hard labor, how often do you use your rolling pin? Buying noodles simply because they take too long to make is a real concern for many restaurants, and the trend continues with pizza dough and bread mixes across the spectrum.
These are the heavy-duty dough mixers you need to maximize time, speed, and deliciousness in your kitchen. The days of flouring an entire countertop aren’t done, but mixers help everyone without 10 inch forearms and an afternoon off to make beautiful, flour-based creations.
These three products make it easier than ever to be a mixing, squeezing, ice-cream-making maestro in your kitchen. Work smarter, not harder, with products like these and more at etundra.com.