Testing AMAZON KITCHEN GADGETS for FALL... what's actually worth buying??

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[@susanheld]

As a person who has been making crepes on an electric crepe maker for about 30 years (I'm 39) I can confirm that the first few just always have a lot of bubbles and holes. The trick is that, as the chef, you eat those and no one else ever sees them. I would also experiment with dipping for less than 3 seconds.

[@elizabitty213]

Hahahaha same thing happens with manicotti 😅 every single time 😊

[@glamma77]

Was wondering about that! Thanks!

[@LarTheAmStaff]

And the batter should be room temp

[@iamsaturday]

What's wrong with delicate lace crepes?)) You can put some jam inside and fold or roll them so it peeks through the holes. Looks yummy 😋 Do not hide them. Simply adore 😍

[@CarJul666]

Christopher just keeps frying crepes while Rachel demonstrates other products.🤣🤣

[@shainaannx17]

Chris coming in and making the perfect crepe on the first shot lol. Unbelievable 😂

[@Lenzid82]

I howled out loud with laughter! 😂

[@christinajokerst8418]

In the most respectful way possible, Christopher has been looking extra good lately hahaha

[@MsJennums]

I second this. It's the beard for me

[@EmilySilvergingerlocks85]

Oh yeah! The facial hair looks sexy!

[@myopinion9259]

I respectfully agree! Ive been wondering how Rachel feels about the beard. Its nice...very very nice 😉😉

[@itsjustme3785]

When a man can grow a nice beard his good looks can only go up from there!

[@hailslm]

I was just about to post something similar! He needs to keep the beard!!

[@Leona8Cooper]

I feel silly. I didn't think the new lights under the cupboard would make a huge difference BUT I WAS SO WRONG AND IT LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!

[@BecSparky]

lol. That was the first thing I looked at

[@atomickitten4648]

Its the darker wood it works well with brighter lights 👍

[@Melindrea]

Best advice dad ever gave me: if it's red wine, put it into the fridge an hour before serving. If it's white (this generally also goes for rosé) take it out of the fridge an hour before serving.

[@lalita3090]

I do that except for only 20mins!

[@jostewart3192]

I’m 8 months late but I have always thought red wine was meant to be served room temp and white wine cold ? So why would you take it out of the fridge in advance?

[@ivy2dust]

The problem with the crepes is they are cooked only on one side. Real crêpes should be golden on both sides, so much better !

[@lrizzard]

well the french crepes made in those huge grills made by food vendors (arguably the "real crepes") were cooked on one side and then folded to cook the insides, if i remember correctly. clearly im not french

[@caroleberreur9585]

@@lrizzard correct. The T looking spreader spreads batter around and when cooked on one side, you had filling and fold. When Rachel said it’s too thin, really it’s perfect (too thick would be a problem for cooking).

[@azilizc]

This, people can cook crepes fully without flipping them but it doesn't taste right/the texture is slighly off on one side. I am bretonne (aka French from the Crepe region of France, Brittany/Bretagne) and I can't get crepes anywhere in the states/Canada because they are never cooked on both sides. Even crepes cooked on crepiere should be cooked on both sides.

[@azilizc]

@@lrizzard Even them should be cooked on both sides. Street vendors usually try to cut times, so I get it. It just doesn't taste or feel (texture wise) right.

[@lrizzard]

@@azilizc thats fair

[@Mizaxa]

I used to live near this crepe place ran by this super sweet christian guy named paul, he would donate to the poor, he had a tip jar but the tips wouldnt be for him he'd use it to pay for peoples meals who had no money and were hungry. He even gave my father a big birthday feast free. He made so many good crepes but the one i cannot get out my mind even years and years later is his lemon sugar crepe. It was fricking amazing. He's sadly no longer open and went back to being a pastor. He is a good man

[@ccap3211]

Where are you from?

[@Mizaxa]

@@ccap3211 Pennsylvania, I no longer live there but his crepe place was in strawberry square in harrisburg. But since then I believe strawberry square has shut down all together. There is still a crepe place there from his old coowner but he's an asshole who scammed paul out of his buisness i dont like supporting him when i visit

[@litacarbone129]

Fun video! If you do another wine chilling gadget, have two bottles: a control with no gadget and the other with. It'll give a better comparison to how effective or ineffective the product is. 😁👍

[@ItsJustLisa]

Always need a control!

[@emilyglish]

The mandolin thing that I have has two knobs, one has “pictures” for the style of cut and the other one has numbers for the thickness. For anyone thinking about getting one, I would recommend one like that. It actually is nice to use especially if you have a lot of vegetables to chop. It can be a bit of an arm workout but it gets the job done

[@minicinderella155]

I actually love mine too, for my son i dont have to hand chop all his veggis in bite siced pieces 🥰

[@smashygilmore]

The crepe maker would’ve been so handy for when you made the chocolate crepe cake

[@likeyoursilence]

Just about to move into a new tiny Toronto apartment so do I need more gadgets? No. Will I probably buy at least one of these? Absolutely 😂

[@rachelgleason6261]

The trick to getting your tomatoes to taste good after being in the fridge is to bring them back to room temp before you eat them. All the tomatoes from the grocery store were already refrigerated for transport anyway, so they should be the same if you get them less cold

[@blindmango69]

That electric shredder and the crepe maker seems like it's going to find its way into my kitchen.

[@Sincyn241]

The best ideas come back around. The electric shredder is almost identical the Presto Salad Shooter my mom got in 1989-90. We used that thing for everything. Need a fancy salad, you just load in carrots, celery, onion, tomato, radish, even hard cooked egg, one after the other, and it would shoot them into the big bowl so prettily. I wouldn’t be surprised to find one at a yard sale or Goodwill.

[@Telcomvic]

Yep, I was thinking the same thing.

[@melissalask5253]

I was hoping someone else remembered the Salad Shooter - I was like ‘they still make it?!’ when I saw her contraption.

[@milomilo55]

This is a new Presto salad shooter (I checked the link) *but* at new inflated 2022 prices, e.g., $80 in Canada. Youch! I found one at a Value Village about 15 years ago and I had it for about 10 years before it finally died so pretty good deal since I paid about $7. I've really been wanting another but at $80 I think I'll keep checking the thrift shops.

[@janetmitchell4452]

for white wine, use frozen green grapes to keep chilled.

[@goodemily]

Tips for the crepe maker. My mom made them all of the time growing us. Dip it for way less time. It’s getting dark bc you have to wait for a thick layer to cook. We always dipped and immediately out. My mom made a slow U shape in and out of the batter if that makes sense. Makes them nice and thin. Use a butter knife to pull the edge off. Or the spatula they gave you. The first few are always off and bubbly bc the mixture was just stirred and has air bubbles in it. It takes a few times to get it right but once you figure it out, it’s pretty easy.

[@Irlydntcare]

I had such a bad day. This honestly makes me feel a little better. Thank you so much for being a ray of positivity Rachel. I really appreciate it!

[@Leona8Cooper]

I really hope things go better for you!💖

[@liz1761]

Hope you have a better day now! And tomorrow WILL be a better day! ❤

[@Irlydntcare]

@@Leona8Cooper thank you so much!

[@Irlydntcare]

@@liz1761 thank you. It actually already ist. I hope you're having a great day! Spreading positivity for strangers is such a nice thing to do!

[@Midnitescarlett]

Always love the videos and the interaction. Y'all are super cute. It is nice to see reality portrayed instead of over-editing! Thank you for that.

[@finclec]

I had the same reaction Rachel when Chris literally made the crêpe work🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼

[@bethanyhiggs2211]

Growing up, we literally did not have a grater. My mom had the electric shredder and used it for carrot slices or potato slices or literally anything. I didn't realize it was something that other people haven't heard of. My mom has had hers for like 15 years.

[@Stup_efied]

The two of you are hands down the cutest couple ever. Love the dynamic.

[@rubyryan7528]

Noticed the kitchen backlights 😮 they look great! 🤗

[@lotsie17]

I’m so confused about only cooking the crepes on one side🤔. I’m from Belgium and we always flip them and cook them on both sides. The first ones are always misshapen though😂

[@jdcmgale]

I love the electric shredder! I have the OG one from the 90’s called Salad Shooter. I had to look up how old it was and found a commercial from 1994!

[@Sincyn241]

I recognized it, too! It looks like Presto first released it in 1989.

[@Lenzid82]

I had totally forgotten about that gadget until I read this. Brought back infomercial memories.

[@furyarn1049]

My mom bought the original Salad Shredder literally decades ago (1990ish). Somehow that thing is still going and she still uses it at least once a week for shredding everything from cheese to cabbage.

[@johnh8268]

Wasn't it called the Salad Shooter?

[@furyarn1049]

@@johnh8268 Yes... a mistype on my part. That's what I get for not proofreading my comments!

[@willow8783]

I don't need a dedicated crepe maker... I don't need a dedicated crepe maker... I don't need a dedicated crepe maker...

[@RachhLovesLife]

🤣🤣

[@traceynaples7572]

When I was young I'd be out with my Grandma and she'd take me to this fancy restaurant and they made crepes just like that. On the back of a pan. Multiple pans going in a circle. You could go up and watch. Of course I would always get crepes and they were delicious. I also don't like tomatoes once they are cut up and sitting in the fridge. Thought I was the only one.

[@jessgignac8426]

As a French person who grew up eating crepes, that gadget is awesome. I hate making crepes, I prefer Finn pancakes as it’s easier. The only thing I don’t like about their gadget is the fact your only cooking one side. Crepes should be cooked on both sides.

[@galeem713]

I make crepes in a cast iron pan. Have an ancient spreader. The edge curls up and I pick it up with my fingers.

[@arcanepriest]

My mom had a Salad Shooter in the 90s, and that thing got so much use and the motor lasted almost 20 years. It seems so gimmicky, but it works so well!

[@Sincyn241]

I LOVED my mom’s Salad Shooter! I’m glad someone else recognized it, too!

[@susanlegg4849]

I had the exact same thought! My mom’s was an attachment for her Oster Regency “kitchen center” (stand mixer/blender/food processor/salad shooter). She got it as a push present in the early 80s(!) and used it almost exclusively for scalloped potatoes.

[@christinamatzen4214]

I have the mandolin and I absolutely love it! First thing I made with it was scalloped potatoes 😂 I got mine off of Amazon after the Sorted guys tested it out and it came with a booklet that explained all the combinations for the knobs in the back so it makes it really easy to set it for everything I use it for. I do like the electric one too though.

[@b.w.98]

In Serbia we eat crepes as pancakes, but we are making them in a pan which is a lot easier. I remember when I was younger, I thought that crepes pan was an iron so I took it with myself on a school trip to iron clothes 😁

[@Cbbartelt]

Produce savers by other brands are great. The issue is that clip. We have ones that are 2 separate pieces and they screw together and the label of “tomato” or whatever is just the size. They definitely keep things longer, ESPECIALLY avocado.

[@karmakauffman7445]

I kept waiting for Christopher to ask Rachel what her favorite flavor of crepe was. I’m guessing lemon with sugar or lemon curd. 😊

[@rebeccasmith6779]

I have been using a crepe maker since the 90s! I grew up with one so I didn't realize that people didn't know about them. They are a nifty gadget!!

[@huggledemon32]

I didn’t grow up eating American style pancakes, I grew up with crepes-my favourite way to eat them is with butter smeared over, then sugar sprinkled and lemon juice sprinkled- roll “em up and enjoy! Second favourite is a Yum Cha classic- crepes filled with sweetened whipped cream and a slice of fresh mango, all dolled up into a delicious little pillow!🥰🥰

[@estherchartier4166]

Butter and brown sugar for me! And some cinnamon if I have any!

[@fionacampbell3253]

Follow up video idea- finding alternative uses for gadgets.

[@ValkyriesSirena]

Growing up we had a brandedSalad Shooter which I loved and I had purchased a newer one a few years back I left at my familys home. Now I have one attached to my KitchenAid mixer, still love it.

[@MrsNubianaries81]

Now you can remake the crepe cake!!!!

[@MsMaddieKing]

Best advice, splurge on the kitchen aid attachment for your stand mixer. It's called the fresh prep slicer/shredder attachment. It's currently only $53 on kitchenaids website.

[@juliettee416]

For the wine, you should try french methode... Open a bottle. share it with friends and familly. Drink your glass in ten minutes. Then repeat with another bottle ! guartee you won't be disapointed 😂 Bonjour de France 😘 🇨🇵

[@dkeown8653]

The lights behind you and under your cabinets looks so nice.

[@uribove]

There is no use testing the wine cooler if you don't offset it with just a normal cooled bottle of wine to see if it does anything MORE than just the enthalpy of the wine itself....

[@gwenheath8205]

I like the purse vase in the background with the flowers. Beautiful!

[@robinoconnor553]

Rachel trying to figure out how stuff works while refusing to read directions. Then, figuring out instructions are your friend! 😀

[@staceynoffke]

I'm guessing the holes in the crepes came from bubbles in the batter. Just tap the batter dish a couple times on the counter to work them out.

[@marinasaburova]

My French teacher in hs had a crepe maker like that! She would bring it in before a long break and have a little class party ☺️

[@sassysuzy4u]

Salad shooters have been around literally decades and I am glad you finally found it. I love mine.

[@jennifermorgan5846]

My fav crepes are ricotta cheese with strawberry reduction…. Sooo yummy 🍓

[@cariefrost2930]

Love the Crepe maker!!!!

[@this_hive]

Chris saying Sláinte made my day!!

[@sarahl500]

I have the push action mandolin. I love it. Its great for slicing/shredding/chopping veg quickly. It does take a bit of getting used to but its so handy. I made a bunch of pickled cabbage and sauerkraut with it. Also its great for slicing potatoes/chips (i.e. fries). I would definitely keep mine over the electric one personally. It has a lot more uses imo 😊

[@llgaines7892]

I like the mandolin very much, but you need to read the directions. My daughter liked mine so much, she went and bought one. It makes great French fries. The electric shredder has limited uses, and it’s a lot to clean.

[@julia_newsome.t]

Yay to New Zealand wine! So many great ones here ❤

[@sherim513]

I got my first salad shooter back in the 90’s! So good to shred cheese and hash browns

[@Justitius92]

I have one of those chopper/julienne things and I love it. It's a pain in the proverbial to clean, but I use it all the time to do things like prep veg for stir fries/salads and scalloped potatoes. I would highly recommend

[@laurenmata7199]

I honestly love your videos I haven’t been here long but it keeps me preoccupied. At least when my kids are sleeping I’ve got a 15 month old and three month old twins. Your videos always make my day

[@RachhLovesLife]

Girl you're busy!!!! I hope the munchkins are being good to you 💗💗

[@MEG4nerd]

love the subtle st. Joseph shirt

[@shoshbest2382]

Your videos makes me so calm, when i want to sleep i put you on and you calm my anxiety

[@PluTiD]

Love the ''Sláinte,'' Chris! Nice to see a bit of the Irish language in unexpected places!

[@CJ-cj7rc]

I have a crepe maker like that, I grew up with it and my mom gave it to me a few years ago. Didn’t know you can still buy them!

[@chivuch6452]

We have this crepe-machine in our family for ages and we turn them for a short time so they are brown on both sides. We make these Crêpes at the table and one person cooks them and we eat them as soon as they are ready. We have a table full of sweet and savory toppings for the Crepes. Just as an idea for your family and how i think these crepes are best consumed.😊

[@smay745]

Tiny trailer trash way of cooling down wine or keeping it cold: put a frozen Otter Pop (or any of the kool-aid type frozen popsicles) still in the plastic. Cools it without watering it down.

[@Michelle-wd2oy]

Chicken, spinach mushroom crepe.

[@lauradonn1989]

I have the mandolin chopper and I absolutely love it! I use it for dauphinoise potatoes all the time and it saves my fingers unlike my old mandolin 🤣 also my husband has great fun using it and we often slice way more than we need. Got one for my parents for Christmas too 👌

[@galeem713]

I have a salad master. Stainless steel, fabulous suction cup on bottom, 4 different blades to slice, shred and more. Easy to clean and comes apart for easy storage.

[@AnnaRumpel]

that upside down pan has been serving my family Sunday morning crepes for about 20ish years now :D Also, just pour the little amount of batter left from the top :D it comes out thicker and in my family it used to be the most desired one because it was the only one :D

[@atomickitten4648]

Chicken and white sauce with crepes are the most amazing thing ever and for sweet apple and cinnamon with vanilla ice cream 😋

[@seriliaykilel]

I actually own that push down mandolin- awesome for kids to help in the kitchen while keeping their little fingers safe

[@thebarefoothobbit]

You two are such a good couple. Christopher is so adorable.

[@dandles2010]

That was fun. All those devices looked good.

[@shywolf4]

That electric shredder would be so nice for someone like me with limited hand strength.

[@hockeyfreek33]

The shredded is what we used to call a Salad Shooter.

[@ttecja]

Pro tip, if you have a hole in a crepe just take a little bit of batter on your chopstick/spatula and cover it 😂 I always do it

[@juliewick]

Those OXO food saver situations are such a fantastic idea! Curious if they improved the design at all and if they make one for avocado 🥑 bc that would be the best!

[@Thepublicaccount]

Chris is just like forget all this making my crepes lol

[@brittanymomto4]

So happy for a new video!

[@christinasami4338]

The tefal electric shredder is really good and easy to use and put together and comes in a set of 5 or 6 different things it does

[@LaurenW888]

such fun!

[@Bribear1977]

I just love your videos! Always entertaining and your editing is awesome & hilarious 😂 💜

[@kiltedluxury]

I LOVE MY SALAD SHOOTER!!!! 😂 My Mom gave me one years ago and I still have it and use it. I only have the shred blade at this point, but that's all I need. It is the best kitchen gadget ever. Also - we have that Oxo saver thing for onions and it does the same thing to us, the sides pop out. I guess if the onion was very smol it would be fine, but for any substantial size, it's a no go. ☹

[@tracyhernan8617]

I love crepes but suck at making them so I think I will try the crepe maker. My mouth was watering just watching all those crepes being made 😋

[@smina5547]

❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for sharing

[@brittanylemaster706]

My moms had one of the electric shredders since the 80s 🤣 she uses it to make hashbrowns

[@BeholdenProductions]

The crepe maker is also great for making tortillas or heating store bought tortillas for taco nights!! 😋

[@leslieholliday62]

Christopher was in the ZONE making those crepes lol

[@mickeymouze3381]

I just ordered a crepe maker like that! It hasnt come yet, but i cant wait to try it!

[@herblackwings39]

My home ec classes in 1987-89 had an electric crepe maker. It was the same principle, but avocado green from the 1970s.

[@kklink4094]

I would be curious to see what the temp of the poured wine was after each pour? My thought is that it may chill more as it's going through the tube into the glass. Just a thought.

[@tamaramechelle4193]

I have one of these and it does nothing lol

[@kericombs]

I agree. Wondering the same thing.

[@emilyhernandez3635]

I love Christopher’s St. Joseph shirt 🤎

[@myopinion9259]

i loooove the"Speeceefeec" i will never say specific the same again!

[@lolapop4362]

I have this crepe maker!! Awesome! ❤️From Germany!!

[@Thepublicaccount]

They make a crepe at a local diner with chicken, spinach ,and hollandaise sauce so good. May get this little device do I can try to make them.

[@lucieboivigny7913]

I love crepes and I have been meaning to buy a good crepe pan but this looks interesting!

[@dawnchesbro4189]

Get a proper French crepe pan instead. It'll make better crepes.

[@wts7273]

Ooh!!! This is the hairdresser lol I have no idea if you took my advice but I am definitely noticing more shine and reflection and beautiful complimentary tones happening! Either way you are looking absolutely gorgeous! I see sparkling gold I see clarity I see luscious warm beauty!

[@karamcintee8691]

I love Christopher’s shirt! St. Joseph, Ora pro nobis! :)

[@rangerlove7]

I’ve wanted one of those shredders for years…

[@650Wendy]

I have the machine and absolutely love it

[@brookeh5770]

Good choice of wine love! NZ makes the best sav’s. One of my faves after finding it on a trip many years ago lol