{"id":55974,"date":"2017-06-30T18:41:55","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T08:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?p=55974"},"modified":"2017-07-02T15:55:23","modified_gmt":"2017-07-02T05:55:23","slug":"kitchen-gadgets-tested-clever-never","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/kitchen-gadgets-tested-clever-never\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitchen Gadgets Tested | Clever or Never"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HlAGtiBKBxU?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Today we review loads of gadgets so you can decide if they are clever or if you should never buy them. \u00a0The best kitchen gadgets in my opinion should save time, make a hard job easier and not take up too much space in the \u00a0kitchen. \u00a0Some gadgets looks like they will do just that, but when you try them the fail miserably. \u00a0Others impress beyond expectations. \u00a0Watch the video to see how they perform.<\/p>\n<h2>Fixie Bike Pizza Cutter<\/h2>\n<p>Source: We purchased this on sale at a surf store but they\u00a0can also be found here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=howtocookthat-20&amp;keywords=bike pizza cutter&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=13551797dc26e116652edaf8cb1a3802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">bike pizza cutter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>My vote: Never\/Clever It is pretty, a conversation starter and a nice looking gift. \u00a0But a normal pizza cutter is better at getting the job done.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/novelty-pizza-cutter-fixie-review-kitchen-gadget-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"best kitchen gadgets\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-wp-pid=\"55982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/novelty-pizza-cutter-fixie-review-kitchen-gadget-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/novelty-pizza-cutter-fixie-review-kitchen-gadget-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/novelty-pizza-cutter-fixie-review-kitchen-gadget-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/novelty-pizza-cutter-fixie-review-kitchen-gadget-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Pineapple Corer and Slicer<\/h2>\n<p>Source: Amazon I suggest you get a metal one, see the video for a demo of both\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=howtocookthat-20&amp;keywords=pineapple corer&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=50545f79cc080004cd6e62fd81bae114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pineapple corer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>My vote:\u00a0Clever, not only does it cut the pineapple beautifully you also get left with the shell of the pineapple to use to fill with fruit salad or drinks.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55979 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-reciew-pineapple-corer-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen gadget review video\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-wp-pid=\"55979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-reciew-pineapple-corer-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-reciew-pineapple-corer-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-reciew-pineapple-corer-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-reciew-pineapple-corer-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen gadget review pineapple slicer\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-wp-pid=\"55981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-1200x900-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Which\u00a0Cake Leveler is Best?<\/h2>\n<p>Sources:<br \/>\nTwo small knife attachments &#8211; eBay<br \/>\nWire leveler\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B009NCINCS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B009NCINCS&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=howtocookthat-20&amp;linkId=e10fa5ea4b2b0561772c92013513cdcd\" target=\"_blank\">Wilton Cake Leveler<\/a>\u00a0(this one works well with soft cakes, if you have a denser cake or a thicker crust on your cake you&#8217;ll need to use something tougher)<br \/>\nLarge serrated leveler\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00UYDTDG0\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00UYDTDG0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=howtocookthat-20&amp;linkId=7af3977d3dfaf9b9112f9a79f92a599b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Large Cake Leveler<\/a>\u00a0make sure you have room to store this one.<br \/>\nCircle\u00a0stainless steel leveler <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00UL6BEN0\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00UL6BEN0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=howtocookthat-20&amp;linkId=988c778f04f3955053aaaf9b9ec33ff6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cake Slicer (Silver)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>My vote:\u00a0Clever, some are much better than others, see the video for the review<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cake-levelers-review-which-one-is-best-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"cake leveler review which one is best\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-wp-pid=\"55976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cake-levelers-review-which-one-is-best-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cake-levelers-review-which-one-is-best-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cake-levelers-review-which-one-is-best-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cake-levelers-review-which-one-is-best-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Automatic Stirrer<\/h2>\n<p>Possibly the worst gadget we&#8217;ve tested, I&#8217;m not even going to link you to a source. \u00a0Don&#8217;t waste your money on this one.<\/p>\n<p>My vote: Never<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-review-stirrer-automatic-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen gadget review video\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-wp-pid=\"55980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-review-stirrer-automatic-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-review-stirrer-automatic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-review-stirrer-automatic-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadget-review-stirrer-automatic-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Microwave Smores Maker<\/h2>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001447LEE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001447LEE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=howtocookthat-20&amp;linkId=2acd1fb672d4e75c53aec600ba29421b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Progressive International GMMC-68 Microwavable S&#8217;Mores Maker<\/a><\/p>\n<p>My vote:\u00a0Clever. \u00a0There has\u00a0obviously been some clever thought and experimenting that has gone into the invention of this gadget.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadets-microwave-smores-maker-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen gadget microwave smores maker\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-wp-pid=\"55978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadets-microwave-smores-maker-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadets-microwave-smores-maker-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadets-microwave-smores-maker-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadets-microwave-smores-maker-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Cuppa Cake<\/h2>\n<p>Source: eBay<\/p>\n<p>My vote: Never, see the video for the unforgettable reason why.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/gadget-review-best-kitchen-gadgets-how-to-cook-that-550x733.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen gadget review cupacake\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" data-wp-pid=\"55977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/gadget-review-best-kitchen-gadgets-how-to-cook-that-550x733.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/gadget-review-best-kitchen-gadgets-how-to-cook-that-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/gadget-review-best-kitchen-gadgets-how-to-cook-that-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/gadget-review-best-kitchen-gadgets-how-to-cook-that-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n<h4 align=center>My Cookbook<\/h4>\n<p align=center>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cook-crazy-sweet-creations-cookbook-ann-reardon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hardcover-book-mockup-of-a-woman-reading-3409-el1.png\" alt=\"ann reardon crazy sweet creations cookbook\" title=\"Crazy Sweet Creations Cookbook\" style=\"opacity: 0.8; -moz-opacity: 0.8;\" class=\"fade\" \/><\/a>\n<\/br>\nStores that sell my book listed by country:  \n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook<\/a>\n<\/br>\nAll recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/kitchen-gadgets-tested-clever-never\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-150x150.jpg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"kitchen gadget review pineapple slicer\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/kitchen-gadgets-review-pineapple-corer-ann-reardon-1200x1200-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-wp-pid=\"55981\" \/><\/a><p>Today we review loads of gadgets so you can decide if they are clever or if you should never buy them. \u00a0The best kitchen gadgets in my opinion should save time, make a hard job easier and not take up too much space in the \u00a0kitchen. \u00a0Some gadgets looks like they will do just that, but when you try them the fail miserably. \u00a0Others impress beyond expectations. \u00a0Watch the video to see how they 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