3 Kitchen Gadgets That I Love
A shortcut to delicious
If you asked me what I miss most about my days living in New York, I’d probably answer the energy of the city, street fashion and my doorman. Back then my work schedule and social life were so jammed packed that I had to, by necessity, figure out how to get it all done in less time. Simple adjustments for convenience.
I automated all bill payments and retirement contributions.
I subscribed to recurring orders of products that were heavy on rotation.
And, I delegated most of my errands by having everything delivered to my doorman from dog food to dry cleaning.
Today my efficiency hacks are much more sophisticated than just saving time — they are about getting the absolute best result for the least amount of effort. As a coach, I’m dedicated to optimizing your health, which sometimes means improving the ROI in other places, like the kitchen.
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3 Kitchen Gadgets That I Love
Nutrition is the foundation of good health. We all know that cooking your own food is an important part of eating well. With that in mind, I’ve discovered some helpful gadgets that can make your time in the kitchen more efficient and your meal prep even more delicious.
Nutr Oasis Nut Milk Maker ($239)
I drink a matcha every day and the occasional smoothie before I train which means that non-dairy nut milk is always in my fridge.
Although I found two healthy brands, Three Threes and Elmhurst, which list only 2 or 3 organic ingredients (nuts, water, salt), I found myself getting bummed out at the amount of plastic I was consuming and recycling each week.
After reading ALL of the reviews, I settled on the Nutr over the Almond Cow, because it didn’t have removable parts to clean and reassemble. The self-clean function on the Nutr was the closer.
Now I make the creamiest cashew milk (with a sprinkle of cardamom) every morning — the taste is incredible. The family sized milk maker produces a batch that can last me 3 days. I’ll try hazelnut and macadamia nut milk next!
Breville Control Grip Immersion Hand Blender ($129.95)
A recommendation from my chef friend Camilla Marcus, this blender set is compact and multi-fuctional — amazing for mixing, blending and chopping!
It’s so easy to clean as the parts are dishwasher safe, except the motorized handle
I use it mostly to make sauces, dips and dressings right now but the immersion blender will come in handy when I make soup as it can go right into a pot
A look at the blender in action and my green goddess dip below
Instant Pot 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker ($99.95)
I’ve had an Instant Pot for years and a complicated relationship with it. Mine is an older version — big, ugly and a workhorse. Don’t get it if you have a tiny bachelor apartment. Then again, if you are a bachelor, get it because it will cook for you.
As a pressure cooker, it lets me toss in pounds of chicken thighs, broth, and herbs, and in just 10 minutes, I have enough shredded protein for days of meal prep. Think tacos, chili, or chicken for salads and sandwiches — all at the touch of a button.
As a slow cooker, I’ve made yogurt and braised pork. Left over rotisserie chicken bones go in there with water and vegetables for an overnight bone broth. If you need a delicious chicken soup recipe, here’s one from Cooking in Color which I made last month. Using homemade bone broth made it even more nutritious and flavorful.
