Yea, food storage! – Be-Lighthouse’s Portion Control Food Containers with Lids.

I love the containers that have locking lids, like these. I have a knack of dropping things, and I have been known to knock a container or two out of the fridge. That always creates such a mess. The same goes with traveling with food. I’ve sent food with my guys when they head out for work and I’ve had to hear back about lids coming off, and food leaking in their cars. That is always a messy and smelly scenario, which is also never a fun experience. This set contains three containers: 1-41oz, 1-17oz, and 1-6oz container. They are leak proof, microwaveable safe, dishwasher safe, and freezer safe. I had no trouble filling mine with water and shaking them all about either. Not one drip leaked out. The lids lock down on all sides. They are simple to do. If you are on a special diet, and need to know your portion sizes, the smaller two will be perfect for lunch on the go. There are no BPA worries with these containers either. They are also FDA approved, which I always find funny when you’re dealing with containers. They are also air tight, which helps keep your food fresher, for a longer period of time. If you are looking for a solid set of leak proof containers, I am comfortable recommending these.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Be-Lighthouse’s Portion Control Food Containers with Lids, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase these containers, you can find it here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Portion-Control-Containers-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B015H4OXFG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

There’s nothing like homemade pizza! – Kit-Chef’s Round Cordierite Pizza Stone.

Stoneware has been a big part of my kitchen for around 15 years now. I love cooking on stones. I needed a new pizza stone though, so I am thrilled about this new one from Kit-Chef. It is wonderful. This stone is also the thickest stone I have ever had. It is 14” in diameter and ¾’s of an inch thick! That is thick. It is quite substantial in weight and size. It works like a dream too. I can’t wait to see how much better it gets with seasoning. Seasoning occurs over time. The more you cook on it, the better it gets. This is definitely a product that gets better with age, just like us cooks, lol.

When you first use this stone, you need to rinse it thoroughly with water only. Never, ever, use soap on this stone. It will soak it up, and your food will taste off. Then, let it dry overnight. The next day, cook it in your oven at about 450 degrees, for up to 2 hours. They state as high as your oven can go. Now, you are free to cook on it. Don’t rub oils on your stone, they can end up smoking a little in the oven. If you want to put something down on your stone so your food doesn’t stick, place some cornmeal on it. My pizzas came out beautifully on this stone. I need another one now, lol. I cook two at a time. Of course, you can cook anything on a stone. I just have fresh made pizza on my mind. Included in the box with the stone, is a great instruction sheet. To get a crisper crust, you can preheat your stone, and then place you pizza down on it, or rolls, breads, etc.. Do not place a hot stone into water though. It will crack on you! You need to make sure it cools off before you wash it off with water only. I love how evenly stones cook. They really do add a special something to baked goods.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Kit-Chef’s Round Cordierite Pizza Stone 14″ x 3/4″ – Thick Sturdy Stone, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this stone, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011FNLO6Y?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

A fun baking set. – BrilliantChef’s Complete Bundle.

I do all of the cooking in my house. Since I have insane life threatening food allergies, I do it all from scratch. I really enjoy baking though. This is a fun set from BrillianChef. I do love silicone bakeware and cookware. It’s so easy to store, especially if you have a smaller kitchen like I do. It can be smashed together, folded, and piled, a lot easier than metal bakeware. This particular muffin pan is made out of 100% food grade silicone. It is nontoxic and BPA free, as well as FDA approved. They included some liners, as well as a spatula and pastry brush too. You can choose to use the liners or not. If you do not, I always grease the cups, so It’s easier to pop them out. To pop your cupcakes out without liners, just push slowly from underneath. You can also do this when washing them, to get all of the cake residue off of the pan. You can make candies, chocolates, cupcakes, brownies, meatloaf cakes, mini potpies, soap, and more in this pan. I love how temperature friendly silicone is. It can go from freezer to microwave to the oven. It is even dishwasher safe. This silicone pan can tolerate temperatures as high as 450 degrees Fahrenheit. It cannot handle open flame! I like this muffin pan. The walls are nice and thick. They really hold their shape. They did not skimp making this pan. It has 12 slots, just like any other muffin pan. You do, however, need to play it on top of a cookie sheet, or something like that. It’s flexible, since it is silicone, and when filled, can be easy to spill getting it in and out of the oven. The included spatula is also silicone, and has a plastic handle. The same goes for the pastry brush. They clean real easily, and are made well. It really tops this off as a nice baking set.

I was afforded the opportunity to review BrilliantChef’s Complete Bundle, Cupcake Pan + Spatula + Pastry Brush + Paper Cups, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015J64GO0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

So eco-friendly. – iZEEKER’s bent stainless steel straws.

This pack of straws is awesome. I love that it is an 8 pack. It is a useable size for a family. You don’t have to buy 2, which is great. We use stainless and glass straws all of the time now. They are so healthy to drink out of. No chemical worries with these stainless straws. They even have the comfortable bend built into them like regular straws. In this set you get 8 stainless steel straws and 2 straw cleaning brushes. The straws are a breeze to clean with these brushes. I store mine in my dish drainer, so they are always there. These are 9 inch straws and have a 5mm opening. They fit in my Mason Jar glasses perfectly. These straws can go into the dishwasher. I only hand wash though, lol. They arrive in 2 individually wrapped packages of 4 with 1 cleaning brush each. I love that these are eco-friendly, and we are not contributing to the landfill every day. Plastic straws leach chemicals both into you and the landfill. These are made out of thick stainless steel as well. They are not bendy in the least. I also do not have any issues with the straws changing the flavor of my drinks. They are comfortable on the lips as well. You can drink almost anything out of these. Thick milkshakes or smoothies, may not be your best bet though. My whole family made the conversion right away. I have never had any complaints. This is a great set from iZeeker.

I was afforded the opportunity to review iZEEKER’s bent stainless steel straws, 9 in x 5 mm premium metal drinking straws, set of 8 with 2 free cleaning brushes, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase these straws, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AQMA2G8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Yea! Emoji Cups from Kangaroo’s Emoji Universe: Emoji Tumblers.

Emojis are everywhere. It’s either time to run, or enjoy the craze. My guys are enjoying the craze. Even my 70 year old mother thinks they are fun. If you think about it, they are the updated version of the Happy Face icon. They are very cheery, indeed. You get 2 fun cups in this set from kangaroo. They are both 16oz cups. The straw is removable, but they won’t just fall out. They have a rim which prevents it from falling out. You have to pull them out after the lid is removed. These cups are acrylic plastic, and they are BPA free. That is always a great thing. Quality wise, these are very similar to a lot of cups, but with the new emoji theme. They are both different, so there will be no drink mix ups. One is a mixture of all things emoji, and the other is a more simplified form, not so busy. My lids screw on perfectly. The threading was well done. I hate when you get a cup, and you can never really get the top to go on straight. I throw those right away, lol. I have been hand washing these, and will continue to do so. It’s my experience with cups like this, that they maintain their looks better this way. Something about the heat of the dishwasher, causes lines and cracks in the finish, over time. I have not tested these in the dishwasher, I have just been hand washing. I have no troubles whatsoever with these. They just smile at you while you are enjoying your drink. My 8 year old thinks these are so happy and fun. It’s nice when you can bring enjoyment to your kids in such a simple way.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Kangaroo’s Emoji Universe: Emoji Tumblers, 16oz (2-Pack) With Lids and Straws, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you want to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A3NE6F8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

A nifty colander set. – Culina’s Handheld Collapsible Colanders Set of 2.

I do almost all of the family cooking in our home. Since I have numerous insane food allergies, I do everything from scratch. I can only tolerate quality cooking utensils, and these colanders, I like. They are compact, and made well. I love, love, love, the fun, vibrant green color. They are really peppy. You get one 12” colander, and one 15” colander in this set. That includes the handle length. The basket collapses, so they are pretty flat and easy to store. This feature is great for small kitchens, which is what I have. They are also great for RV’s because of their space saving feature, and how durable they are. These colanders are made out of food grade thick plastic and thermos rubber. Each handle is about 6” long, and they collapse down to a thickness of approximately 1”. The drainage holes are 1/8^th of an inch in size. The smaller basket has an opening of 5 ½” in diameter, and the basket is 2 ½” deep. He larger colanders’ basket has an opening of 7 ½” in diameter, and is 3 ½” deep. They have an edge on the bottom of the basket, which serves as the legs, lol. It’s a neat design, and it works really well. Aesthetically and functionally, these work well. The bottoms of the two baskets is also the hard plastic, so they hold their shape really well, as well. These are great for rinsing your veggies or fruits. You can drain your pastas and potatoes easily as well. If you are a cooking tool hanger, the handles in these are equipped with a hole to do so. To collapse them and to open them, just press or push on the bottom of the colander. They stay in their open and closed positions pretty well. The handles are comfortable to hold. Since they are a good length, you don’t have to worry about the steam burning your skin. I hand wash everything, but these can go in the dishwasher. Overall they are a really handy set. Between the 2 sizes, I can get everything covered. With a heavy load, you will get some bend in the handle, but nothing that has comprised the basketful of food, or the handle. These are both made very well, and are so easy to store.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Culina’s Handheld Collapsible Colanders Set of 2. Small / Medium 12″ & 15″ Strainers, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase these colanders, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YBF6PEK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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Easy to use. – Ozeri’s Savore Soft Touch Electric Pepper Mill and Grinder.

Honestly, I never thought about using battery operated pepper grinders before living with my mother again. She is 70 and has arthritis in her hands. You start to look at things differently when you watch someone have difficulties with a task you find simple. She loves pepper too, and Himalayan Pink Salt. There is a big difference in flavor too, between freshly ground, and pre-ground. Freshly ground is sooooooo much better. This particular pepper grinder from Ozeri is pretty easy to operate. It does require 6 AAA batteries, and they are not included. No tool is necessary to access the battery compartment either. The top half of the bottle unscrews. You unscrew this area to both fill it with your spice of choice, as well as to access the battery compartment. Once you unscrew it, turn the handle upside down. You will see two white tabs. Press these towards each other, and this unlatches the battery compartment. Pull it out and you will see the area for the 6 batteries. Now that you’ve both filled it with your spice and batteries, close it up. Now, on the outside of the unit, you can choose your ground size: small, medium, and large. It’s so easy to adjust too. I like the small. It allows some fine and larger grounds thru. We chose to put some pink Himalayan salt in ours. Then, just press the large silver button on the top of it. So easy, and it works so well. The motor doesn’t sound like it’s even near to struggling to grind it. It uses a ceramic grinder. I love ceramic grinders. Our coffee grinders are ceramic. They stay sharper longer, and enable a consistent grind for a much longer period. This unit’s outer container is clear and rubber coated plastic materials. The food itself sits in the clear container, so you know how much you have. The handle has a rubbery coating, which gives it a soft feel, but affords an easy and comfortable grip. It also doesn’t gather finger prints as fast as others. This is such a great working unit. It’s a soft touch to operate, and it works so well. This pepper mill is a great addition to our home.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Ozeri’s Savore Soft Touch Electric Pepper Mill and Grinder, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this grinder, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TB31QS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Yummy. – Bellemain’s Ravioli Maker with Cutting Frame and Mold.

I do all of my own cooking from scratch. I have no choice really, since I suffer from an immense amount of food allergies. Because of this I haven’t been able to serve my family ravioli in a long, long time, and they love it. I also can’t tolerate cheap, inferior cooking tools. I was really excited to get this ravioli maker the setup is definitely quality made. It should last a long, long time. The base is a thick aluminum metal base. It has the cut outs for 12 large square, ravioli. Each square is framed by a metal ridge. You drape your pasta dough over the metal squares. Then you take the nonstick plastic press, and push it down gently into the pasta, and then remove it. This leaves the cup indents for the ravioli. Then take a spoon, and add a dollop of your chosen ravioli filling. Now, it’s time to place the top layer of pasta dough on. You can use a roller or your hand, and press it down, working out all the air, and pushing the two layers together. Using a long plate or a cutting board, turn the press over to release the ravioli from the press. You can also just use your hand too. Then take a knife, or ravioli wheel to separate the ravioli and excess pasta. I do not own a ravioli wheel. If the pasta sticks to the metal frame, just tap it a few times. I am really happy with this ravioli press. It’s pretty impressive. Now, I really have to create a solid pasta dough, before making an edible meal for my family, lol. You can think both dinner and dessert with these. People make dessert raviolis as well. The finished raviolis are an inch square. This set needs to be washed by hand. The suggested pasta sheet size to be used with this press is: 14 inches long x 6 inches wide, with a thickness of 1/16^th of an inch. I could not find anything I didn’t really like about this press.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Bellemain’s Ravioli Maker with Cutting Frame and Mold, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown. In your package you will get 1 metal base and 1 plastic form. The directions are printed on the box.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C7KWFBC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Slicing it good. – Brandobay’s Professional 10-Inch Cheese Knives (Green).

We are a family of cheese lovers, and I mean across the board too. Since I was a child, wherever we would gather, there would always be sliced cheese and crackers, etc.. Owning a good cheese knife is a must have. I am very pleased with Brandobay’s 10 inch cheese knives. You actually get two in the package. I love the bright cheery green, but they are also available in a deep purple or red too. The handles are made out of plastic, and the serrated blades are made out of stainless steel. They are pretty sharp too. The cut through a block of hard cheddar like butter; very evenly. The cheese word cut out in the blade is a fun touch. When you ask someone to help you out by getting the cheese knife for you, there is no mistaking this one. The ends have the double points on them, so you can even use them to help you serve. These are even dishwasher safe. It’s a solid set of cheese knives, and I am comfortable recommending them.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Brandobay’s Professional 10-Inch Cheese Knives (Green), at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ASC0O3W?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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Mash it! – Splendid Chef’s Stainless Steel Potato Masher.

We make a lot of homemade mashed potatoes, and homemade potato salad. We use the traditional potato masher, until now, that is. This shape is pretty impressive. I was really skeptical at first. When It first arrived, the first thing I need was press it down really hard on my floor to see if the handle and metal arm would take it. It did take it, too! It did not fold over. I’m quite impressed. This masher is made out of a thick stainless steel with plastic outer handle. The stainless steel is one solid piece, that goes throughout the entire piece. Without the double arm system over the masher head, it is so much easier to handle the potatoes. You don’t get that build up there, where then you have to bang it to knock the buildup of potatoes, out. For some reason, that really annoys me. You don’t get that with this masher. Since that double arm isn’t there, it is also easy to clean this masher. There is nothing blocking your way for a quick scrub down. I love the saying this company has with this masher: “Mash the Shit Out of Your Potatoes in Style”. It cracks me up, but it’s true. This is an awesome potato masher. I received it with the green handle, but they also have it available in a pretty blue as well. This baby is even dishwasher safe. So don’t just sit there, get one of these so you too can mash the shit out of your potatoes!

I was afforded the opportunity to review Splendid Chef’s Stainless Steel Potato Masher, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this awesome product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BU6BLEG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage