Our Top Kitchen Essentials - Nutmeg Notebook Live #74

[@susanbristol18]

Just tuning in because I just found nutmeg notebook about 2weeks ago when I caught your interview with Doug Evans. You two have one of the best channels for wfpb eating. I loved this episode especially for the alternatives to some of the appliances.

[@NutmegNotebook]

Thank you for watching!

[@alwaysneed2learn806]

Thx 4 this! I put several items on my wish list immediately. To add to the discussion... the small round silicone pan is wonderful to cook small batches of oatmeal, rice, etc. in a large Instant Pot. I use it every day for my bkfst grain/veggie bowl. Also, they make small round silpat/silicone mats for the air fryer that my food allergic kid can't live without! They save a LOT of waste and money!

[@SpringFlowers537]

Love my two chef knives, cutting boards, Pyrex glass storage containers for meal prep, instant pot, vitamix, nutribullet, food processor, kitchen aide mixer, silicone muffin pans(mini and regular), two cup Souper cubes( I want the 1 cup and the cookie!). Things that I would love are the Breville Smart Oven Air, silpat mats (parchment paper is becoming impossible to buy, I keep buying the wrong size pan to fit the silpat, lol!) scan pan or other nonstick pan, the special vitamix spatula😀and of course the Holland bowl! I should mention that I use everything I have either daily or weekly. Only buy what. You will honestly use😀

[@suzannereeves7768]

Loved your Souper Cubes presentation. Just ordered from their website and received my discount! Thanks so much. I truly enjoy your cooking tips and never miss one of your videos.

[@NutmegNotebook]

You are very welcome! ❤️ Thank you for your kind comments. You made me smile. 😊

[@tisharodriguez9541]

Lol I have one of those pan steamers too. Old as the hills. Still works great.

[@danmackay450]

I have an Oster Versa high-powered blender, and I have always been very happy with it - no complaints, and it's more affordable than some other brands. I have never used a Vitamix, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Versa.

[@NutmegNotebook]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nancywillis1188]

I have two Pampered Chef microwave steamers. I watched a Chef AJ show and she was lauding the Pampered Chef steamer baskets. They are great and I use mine frequently. I highly recommend and I'm not usually a fan for steaming food in the microwave but the Pampered Chef steamers are easy to use and items come out as if you steamed them on the stove top. I'm giving a few away for Christmas gifts for my friends who are not into cooking but do use their microwaves. They are game changers for folks who aren't into or know much about cooking.

[@kristamcnamee1456]

Nancy, which one is the most practical one to get? TYIA 😊

[@NutmegNotebook]

That’s great to know - thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@nancywillis1188]

@@kristamcnamee1456 I first bought the smaller one but then ordered the bigger one. I could get by with the smaller as its only me who uses it. I use both. Bigger one would be far better for two or more people.

[@kristamcnamee1456]

@@nancywillis1188 thank you. I am often conflicted when it comes to size. Being WFPB, the volume of food I eat is abundant. Like you, I’m the only one that eats this way in my household.

[@grannym5094]

As long as food is vacuum-sealed before freezing, there should be no end date - unless the freezer goes off for any length of time. It’s the air that causes freezer burn, which is unsightly, but not necessarily dangerous.

[@sandrastevens6815]

I’m learning to cook home base plant life style

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Excellent presentation 👍

[@NutmegNotebook]

Thank you!

[@SusanBarrettPrice]

QUESTION: Do you have a favorite Instant Pot cookbook? I have started to use Kathy Hester's "The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for Your Instant Pot." Wondering if there are others you would recommend. Thanks for all your work!

[@dianedraveski6485]

You both are aging backwards! Always helpful always cherished🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@NutmegNotebook]

😊 thank you

[@kristamcnamee1456]

Tami, I noticed that you have something on top of the Brevel air fryer. I’m thinking I might need something, too, to protect my cabinets. Thank you. Your presentation is very professional. 👏

[@NutmegNotebook]

It’s the Breville cutting board. Breville BOV900ACB Bamboo Cutting Board for the Smart Oven Air www.amazon.com/dp/B07168H3DP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_4hrTFb1K0K3T6

[@twinb1954]

On one of your KZbin videos you mentioned a dish drying rack. I would like to order it, but can’t find it.

[@clairecar9390]

Thank you! I’ve been looking for an all silicone ladle forever. The ones I find have seams/regular plastic components or they are too big to fit in my drawer. Any recommendations? Thanks again!

[@lnachman12]

Tami, great suggestions. You mentioned that your favorite spoonula was by Tovolo, but the only one I have seen on your Amazon page or on the Amazon site that looks like yours is by StarPak Basics. What brand is yours? And, is it the regular or extra-long? I have recently replaced my kitchen utensils with silicone ones and I have some in both brands and like them both. Thanks. I’m anxiously awaiting Tom’s list of Black Friday specials!

[@NutmegNotebook]

The Tovolo one isn’t currently available but we have two of the StarPak ones and they are equally as good! I don’t think they are extra long.

[@lnachman12]

Thanks, they can be XL. What do you recommend, XL or regular length?

[@NutmegNotebook]

That’s a personal choice depending on how you intend to use them. If you are mixing up large batches of food in deep bowls maybe you want extra long. I get along just fine with the standard length.

[@vivpaul]

I have a question - has anyone purchased the Breville oven and had any problems with the fan? I am afraid to purchase it as I have seen many of the same complaints online that the fan starts to malfunction about 2 years in and that breville charges $160 just to look at it and then they find out that they do not make that part as a replacement....I've noticed more and more items (expensive or not) that are no part of the "throw-away" mentality a lot of these companies have. anyway, if anyone has any insight I would be most appreciative. Thanks

[@NutmegNotebook]

We had a problem with the door after using it for almost 2 years, Breville replaced it no charge. I has worked great ever since.

[@vivpaul]

@@NutmegNotebook thank you!

[@jacklyndzierwinski1936]

What are you drinking it looks good?

[@KariEatsPlants]

Hey Tom what is your lighting setup? You guys look spectacular on camera. My lighting makes me look horrible in my kitchen videos.

[@NutmegNotebook]

Hello Kari, our lighting items are on the bottom of this idea list from our amazon page. www.amazon.com/shop/nutmegnotebook?listId=STH2I8W18VLB&ref=idea_share_inf Also, if you go to facebook.com/nutmegnotebook and scroll down to our post about last weeks Thanksgiving Prep live show there is a photo there of our broadcast setup and light placement. Best Regards Tom

[@melwineera]

????Duo plus or pro instant pot, not sure which one I'd want. Which model is yours please????

[@traceythomas1126]

are all the non-stick pans you mentioned made with non-toxic materials?

[@CB3ATHLETICS]

Love ScanPan

[@sandrastevens6815]

.????fdo you get the scan pan at. Costco ?.???

[@NutmegNotebook]

I do not think that Costco carries it. We provided an Amazon link in the video descriptions. Sur LA Tab carries them as well as some other outlets.

[@NutmegNotebook]

Here is a link to our Amazon page Scanpan Haptiq STRATANIUM+ Nonstick 5.25 Quart Chef's Pan www.amazon.com/dp/B07RWDTYBC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_ZkrTFbZD1900Z

[@nemaroman2021]

💚💚💚🙏🏾

[@KariEatsPlants]

Sounds like you need a watermelon cutter, keeps the juice in the watermelon. Can't live without mine.

[@NutmegNotebook]

We will have to check that out. Thanks

[@gordy678]

How do you get the discount?

[@NutmegNotebook]

On which item are you asking about?

[@gordy678]

@@NutmegNotebook the soup cubes. I found it. Thanks.

[@cantstoplion]

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[@mairzeedotes5484]

I'm unclear as to why you can't freeze in canning jars?mi have always froze all my left over soups in canning jars.

[@wtillett243]

I’ve had a couple burst, but I think they were too full, and expanded too much.