{"id":635,"date":"2021-08-01T01:04:08","date_gmt":"2021-08-01T01:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=635"},"modified":"2021-08-01T01:17:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-01T01:17:35","slug":"fun-kitchen-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=635","title":{"rendered":"Fun Kitchen Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Lets face it, everyone can use a little help in the kitchen, some more than others (yes, me\u2026.I love eating; cooking is not my forte).\u00a0 However, I do have some favorite tools in my kitchen that are tried and true.\u00a0 These tools help me make my food a little healthier, save me a little time, can prevent food waste, and keep my family healthy and safe.\u00a0 I\u2019m not affiliated with any of the companies, so feel free to check out other brands or options; these are just the ones I have personal experience with.\u00a0 Maybe you have one or two already (or all six)?<\/p>\n

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  1. It\u2019s summer, and it\u2019s hot.\u00a0 What\u2019s a person to do?\u00a0 Grab a popsicle to cool off of course.\u00a0 But let\u2019s take it up a notch.\u00a0 How about an easy homemade popsicle using this fun mold<\/a>?\u00a0 \u00a0 Make any combination of flavors you want using fresh fruit.\u00a0 Then add some milk or yogurt to make it creamy, or peanut butter for flavor; you can even throw some vegetables in there! \u00a0 My family currently has a batch of berry banana popsicles in the freezer at this very moment…though not for long.
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  2. Gone are the days of the plug in popcorn maker that melts butter in the back while popcorn shoots out the front…no one else had that growing up as a kid, just me?\u00a0 Personally I have a hard time keeping an appliance that only does 1 thing, so ditching that outdated corded monstrosity for a sleek\u2026.collapsible (you read that right! collapsible!) bowl that pops popcorn in the microwave on command was a no brainer.\u00a0 Now I can make popcorn without all the preservatives and flavor it myself- chili lime anyone?\u00a0 This one<\/a> comes in tons of colors to match any kitchen theme.
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  3. It\u2019s garden season, and with that comes fresh herbs.\u00a0 But unfortunately, I don\u2019t get to snip fresh herbs all year long here in PA.\u00a0 So what\u2019s a person to do during winter, use dried?\u00a0 Or maybe buy a big bunch at the grocery store, use 2 pieces, and then watch the rest die?\u00a0 I hope not.\u00a0 In comes the herb keeper<\/a>.\u00a0 Use what you need of the fresh herb, then place the herb and a little bit of water in the keeper to extend the life of your herbs by a couple days up to a couple weeks.\u00a0 Save the herbs! \u00a0
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  4. I love salad, but I admit, it takes a little time to wash and chop all those veggies. Let\u2019s pick up the pace with the salad spinner.\u00a0 Not only does it dry the salad greens like a CHAMP, it is super fun to use, plus, you can store the greens right in there once you\u2019re done.\u00a0 WIN WIN WIN.\u00a0 You could even throw the toppings right in there and use it to serve, even more wins!\u00a0 While it\u2019s not as compact as the popcorn popper, it does get a lot more use, so I\u2019ll let it slide.
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  5. Want to make your life a little easier AND a little safer?\u00a0 Try these cutting boards<\/a>.\u00a0 They are color coordinated with little pictures to help you keep your food safe.\u00a0 Never cut anything on the same cutting board that you cut raw chicken\/fish\/beef.\u00a0 Now you don\u2019t have to worry about cross contamination since your produce has its own cutting board.\u00a0 Bonus:\u00a0 They\u2019re dishwasher safe!
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  6. One of our long time readers swears by this 3 in 1 avocado slicer<\/a>.\u00a0 Who\u2019s got time for a knife and a spoon and individually slicing the avocado into the perfect portions? Additionally it has a neat part that helps you get the pit out without slicing your hand!\u00a0 No one!\u00a0 Especially a teacher as busy as Katie. So she keeps this handy little tool in her kitchen drawer when she wants to add avocado to her sandwich in place of mayo, or top her salad with heart healthy fats, or to whip up some quick guac! \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Which one would you like to add to your kitchen? \u00a0<\/p>\n

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    If you want to be part of the giveaway, head back to Facebook or Instagram (after checking out the rest of our website of course\u263a) and follow the rules below:<\/p>\n

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    3. Tag a Friend (more friends = more entries)<\/li>\n
    4. Tell us which number you want to win!<\/li>\n
    5. Bonus entry if you tell us about a kitchen tool you like to use not on this list!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      We\u2019ll pick a random winner on 8\/6\/2021 at 5pm and announce the winner on our social media page!\u00a0 If it\u2019s you, get in contact with us and we\u2019ll send you your gift!<\/p>\n

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      Good luck!<\/p>\n

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      \u00a0Stay Happy, Stay Healthy<\/p>\n

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      This blog was written by Chris Henigan MS, RD, LDN, co-founder of Simple Start Nutrition.\u00a0 For more blog posts and nutrition information follow @simplestartnutrition on Instagram and Facebook.\u00a0 Also feel free to contact us, by visiting our website (simplestartnutrition.com<\/a>) to schedule an appointment to discuss your nutrition related needs.\u00a0 We\u2019re here to help<\/p>\n

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