Kitchen appliances and gadgets

[wannavolunteerF]

Okay, I admit I have a problem. I love kitchen gadgets.. other than a few of the "as seen on TV" gadgets, I have to try them out. for those of you that full-time or even long-term, how do you decide what to take with you? I have a couple of cabinets in my S&B kitchen, with small appliances like 2 different mixers, a blender, a food processor, a salad shooter, an electric griddle, a couple of elec skillets, and 4 or 5 crock pots of different sizes... and this doesn't include the ones that sit out for easy daily use. I am currently trying to learn to cook for one, not four or more, but really have no idea on what appliances to take when I full time. any comments on most used appliances or what is really worth the space?

[SpoiledRotten]

So, I went on and got the 18.5" Jumbo Joe Gold. It fits well in the basement of the 5er.

[SpoiledRotten]

dewey02 wrote:

SWMO wrote:

RayUSMC wrote:

We're beginners in dutch oven cooking so we have a twelve inch d.o.

We do something similar. But we use our Weber Smokey Joe Silver. We always take this with us to barbeque in, but we found that our 10 inch Dutch Oven fits perfectly in it.
Just remove the Grill grate, but keep the lower coal grate in it. Place your bottom coals, then balance the DO on the lower grate, and place top coals. Keeps the heat in, keeps the heat from killing grass, lets us use the fire ring for other cooking, and makes clean up of coals easy. Since we use the Smokey Joe for regular grilling, we don't have to take anything extra along with us.

I was looking for a great grill for camping and this one looks to be perfect. Thanks for the idea. Going this afternoon and getting a Weber.

[bardbu]

I stumbled across the Empire Kar-n-Home 12-v/110v drip coffee maker on Ebay while searching for a good price on a 12-volt coffee maker for my truck camper. It's perfect for boon-docking or for modern camp sites with hookups.
I'd say mine is circa 1970 and includes the pot, electric plug that converts to 12-volt, 4 acrylic cups, containers for sugar and powdered cream, spoons, and a weird mounting plate so you can attach it to your dashboard (weird).
It makes perfect coffee, but 12-volt does take about 30 min.


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[dewey02]

SWMO wrote:

RayUSMC wrote:

We're beginners in dutch oven cooking so we have a twelve inch d.o.

I think you'll like the DO, but consider adding a 10" or even an 8" to the collection. Far too many 12" DO's are left cold because they are too big.
Grab a metal oil change pan and paint it with grill paint and you will always have a place to use the DO. I also have another pan turn upside down under the pan. It has 1/2" holes drilled around the sides and acts to raise the coal pan up. I can use it on grass without burning it.

We do something similar. But we use our Weber Smokey Joe Silver. We always take this with us to barbeque in, but we found that our 10 inch Dutch Oven fits perfectly in it.
Just remove the Grill grate, but keep the lower coal grate in it. Place your bottom coals, then balance the DO on the lower grate, and place top coals. Keeps the heat in, keeps the heat from killing grass, lets us use the fire ring for other cooking, and makes clean up of coals easy. Since we use the Smokey Joe for regular grilling, we don't have to take anything extra along with us.

[ventrman]

Try to take things that you can use for more than one Thing. That Way your RV can stay uncluttered.

[Kittykath]

We don't fulltime, but we camp every single weekend, so we can cart gadgets back and forth. I think the new PC will be staying all summer, as well as a Nutri-Bullet and Soda Stream...maybe. I finally got me some counter space, and I'm not about clutter either.

[SWMO]

Great idea getting the deep. We have a deep 12" that we use when all the offspring is around and it seems to cook the same as the standard depth with smaller amounts.

[RayUSMC]

SWMO wrote:

RayUSMC wrote:

We're beginners in dutch oven cooking so we have a twelve inch d.o.

I think you'll like the DO, but consider adding a 10" or even an 8" to the collection. Far too many 12" DO's are left cold because they are too big.
Grab a metal oil change pan and paint it with grill paint and you will always have a place to use the DO. I also have another pan turn upside down under the pan. It has 1/2" holes drilled around the sides and acts to raise the coal pan up. I can use it on grass without burning it.

Thanks for the ideas. Now that we're getting into it more we've ordered a ten inch extra deep to go with the deep twelve. If there's leftovers it saves cooking the next meal and we use that free time for hikes. I'm liking the oil change pan ideas. I hadn't want to pop the coin for a dutch oven table.

[SWMO]

RayUSMC wrote:

We're beginners in dutch oven cooking so we have a twelve inch d.o.

I think you'll like the DO, but consider adding a 10" or even an 8" to the collection. Far too many 12" DO's are left cold because they are too big.
Grab a metal oil change pan and paint it with grill paint and you will always have a place to use the DO. I also have another pan turn upside down under the pan. It has 1/2" holes drilled around the sides and acts to raise the coal pan up. I can use it on grass without burning it.

[RayUSMC]

swtgran wrote:
A small electric pressure cooker, that browns, slow cooks, steams and keeps warm, takes care of a lot. Cooks rice, oats and other grains. Fastest possible way to make bean soups. Makes mac and cheese, all manner of meats, soup, stews, puddings, pasta, veggies and one pot meals, such as pork, kraut and small potatoes, even cheesecake. I always boil and poach my eggs in it. In a pinch you can even scramble eggs in it on the

An electric water pot, takes care of water needs including coffee. My husband uses a Melitta pour over coffee brewer, so no need for a separate coffee pot. I drink tea. terry r.

These two are great ideas. We're beginners in dutch oven cooking so we have a twelve inch d.o. It's just the two of us so we don't have mixers or any of that other. Just two fry pans in cast iron for the stove or grill. We do make ahead baking mixes that we found written in a d.o. recipe book. Sharp knives. Spices. Cutting board. The only other things we'd consider adding are the above mentioned multipurpose pressure cooker and hot water pot.

[swtgran]

A small electric pressure cooker, that browns, slow cooks, steams and keeps warm, takes care of a lot. Cooks rice, oats and other grains. Fastest possible way to make bean soups. Makes mac and cheese, all manner of meats, soup, stews, puddings, pasta, veggies and one pot meals, such as pork, kraut and small potatoes, even cheesecake. I always boil and poach my eggs in it. In a pinch you can even scramble eggs in it on the brown cycle.

Cobb grill can handle almost everything else, including baking bread. With all the accessories it fries, woks, griddles, grills, is a pizza oven, roasts and bakes. It is small and can be used in screen house once the charcoals are lit.

An electric water pot, takes care of water needs including coffee. My husband uses a Melitta pour over coffee brewer, so no need for a separate coffee pot. I drink tea. terry r.

[Murphsmom]

One top of stove coffee pot, one two slice toaster, one small waffle iron, and one small crockpot. Took the blender out, as we didn't use it often enough to waste the space on it. There are two of us, and this is more than ample for the cooking we do inside. It is also three more electrical appliances than we brought with us in our previous trailer.