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sugarmamma · 03-05-2013, 12:11 PM

What is the most expensive tool in your kitchen that you have only used once (or maybe never!). I live in a condo, so I don't have unlimited space. I do own a full-sized food processor and a microwave oven. I do own a Kitchen-aid stand mixer and more knives than I need - But while expensive, I have used these items more than once. I tend to use my toaster oven WAY more than my full sized range.

But I have only used my Matfer Mandoline 2000 Pro once, which makes it dollar per use one of the most expensive tools in my kitchen. I also have a rarely used kitchen aid mixer ( around $300) and a manual restaurant style juicer ($150)

Share your kitchen clunkers!!!

GeorgiesMomma · 03-05-2013, 12:15 PM

I bought a vitamixer 2 months ago fully intending to use once or twice a day and I regret to say I haven't

However, you have inspired me Lisa and starting tomorrow I will make my breakfast a veggie and fruit smoothie

It was $420!

sugarmamma · 03-05-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

I bought a vitamixer 2 months ago fully intending to use once or twice a day and I regret to say I haven't

However, you have inspired me Lisa and starting tomorrow I will make my breakfast a veggie and fruit smoothie

It was $420!

I have been looking at vitamix and haven't purchased one for that very reason - I know myself

GeorgiesMomma · 03-05-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I have been looking at vitamix and haven't purchased one for that very reason - I know myself

It's really great I just need to use it more

sugarmamma · 03-05-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

It's really great I just need to use it more

I agree. They are fabulous!! But mine would be fabulous in the corner covered with dust

I'm sure I would be all gung ho the first month then the newness wears off for me and things are rarely used again

GeorgiesMomma · 03-05-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I agree. They are fabulous!! But mine would be fabulous in the corner covered with dust

I'm sure I would be all gung ho the first month then the newness wears off for me and things are rarely used again

I am the same way! It stares at me daily on my counter. I will use it tomorrow I swear

dawn27 · 03-05-2013, 02:18 PM

MOst expensive thing that I bought when they first came out with them is my Bread maker... cost 120.00 now you can get the same type for 65.00- maybe 80.00. I only used it twice.

sugarmamma · 03-05-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dawn27

MOst expensive thing that I bought when they first came out with them is my Bread maker... cost 120.00 now you can get the same type for 65.00- maybe 80.00. I only used it twice.

I used to love my bread maker(s)! Haven't used them in years. I now have a Chapati Maker that I use a lot that I paid $20 for

Lil Sis · 03-05-2013, 05:39 PM

I have the vita mix. After much research I purchased it from Costco. Ok so far so good...well

the next week dh and I were in costco and they were having a demo for the upgraded version

So..we took the one we had purchased back and got the upgraded version... with extra stuff like the dry blade and etc. I have a reall issue.. if I have something I have to have the "set"

Anywho... I use it everyday (except sometimes on week ends) I make green drinks and it has helped dh health a lot.. and mine to. I have made soup also. yelp.. at $700.00 how many drinks do I need to make to break even? I really don't care... I use it and it was worth it.

I got my dd the upgraded ninja for christmas.. better price

sugarmamma · 03-06-2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I have the vita mix. After much research I purchased it from Costco. Ok so far so good...well

the next week dh and I were in costco and they were having a demo for the upgraded version

So..we took the one we had purchased back and got the upgraded version... with extra stuff like the dry blade and etc. I have a reall issue.. if I have something I have to have the "set"

Anywho... I use it everyday (except sometimes on week ends) I make green drinks and it has helped dh health a lot.. and mine to. I have made soup also. yelp.. at $700.00 how many drinks do I need to make to break even? I really don't care... I use it and it was worth it.

I got my dd the upgraded ninja for christmas.. better price

Does Karrie like the Ninja?

capt_noonie · 03-23-2013, 06:19 PM

My two are the Breville juicer and my Kitchenaid mixer. I used to use them both a lot, but now, not so much. I'm sure when summer comes around I'll use the juicer more often. It's just such a B to clean it! Bf loves to use it, but then never cleans it, so I have to do it. ergh

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-23-2013, 06:23 PM

Hmmmm I use all my stuff!

. I only have one item that I can think of that is collecting dust. It's my blender. And it wasn't expensive. Once I got a magic bullet my blender was no longer useful! I can't think,of anything else I don't use!

lisaly · 03-23-2013, 06:31 PM

I have had my Vitamix for a few years. I love it but I don't use it enough. I'm still glad that I have it when I do use it.

Verbena · 03-23-2013, 07:40 PM

I love my mandolin. I use it for everything especially in the summer with all the vegetables. Fried eggplant, friend zucchini . .. I think I see a trend. I love to cook but I have no storage. So everything I have is multi purpose. I got the cuesinart griddler with the plates to make waffles. I think the thing that is my clunker is all the different cake pans I have. I very rarely bake. I am a lazy baker lol

GeorgiesMomma · 03-23-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

I have had my Vitamix for a few years. I love it but I don't use it enough. I'm still glad that I have it when I do use it.

It really is great and I started making a smoothie for breakfast

I love putting all the fruits and veggies in and viola breakfast is served

03-05-2013, 12:11 PM	#1
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	Kitchen gadget clunkers What is the most expensive tool in your kitchen that you have only used once (or maybe never!). I live in a condo, so I don't have unlimited space. I do own a full-sized food processor and a microwave oven. I do own a Kitchen-aid stand mixer and more knives than I need - But while expensive, I have used these items more than once. I tend to use my toaster oven WAY more than my full sized range. But I have only used my Matfer Mandoline 2000 Pro once, which makes it dollar per use one of the most expensive tools in my kitchen. I also have a rarely used kitchen aid mixer ( around $300) and a manual restaurant style juicer ($150) Share your kitchen clunkers!!! __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

03-05-2013, 12:15 PM	#2
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	I bought a vitamixer 2 months ago fully intending to use once or twice a day and I regret to say I haven't However, you have inspired me Lisa and starting tomorrow I will make my breakfast a veggie and fruit smoothie It was $420! __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here! Last edited by GeorgiesMomma; 03-05-2013 at 12:17 PM.

03-05-2013, 02:18 PM	#7
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	MOst expensive thing that I bought when they first came out with them is my Bread maker... cost 120.00 now you can get the same type for 65.00- maybe 80.00. I only used it twice. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

03-05-2013, 05:39 PM	#9
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I have the vita mix. After much research I purchased it from Costco. Ok so far so good...well the next week dh and I were in costco and they were having a demo for the upgraded version So..we took the one we had purchased back and got the upgraded version... with extra stuff like the dry blade and etc. I have a reall issue.. if I have something I have to have the "set" Anywho... I use it everyday (except sometimes on week ends) I make green drinks and it has helped dh health a lot.. and mine to. I have made soup also. yelp.. at $700.00 how many drinks do I need to make to break even? I really don't care... I use it and it was worth it. I got my dd the upgraded ninja for christmas.. better price __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

03-23-2013, 06:19 PM	#11
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	My two are the Breville juicer and my Kitchenaid mixer. I used to use them both a lot, but now, not so much. I'm sure when summer comes around I'll use the juicer more often. It's just such a B to clean it! Bf loves to use it, but then never cleans it, so I have to do it. ergh __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

03-23-2013, 06:23 PM	#12
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Hmmmm I use all my stuff! . I only have one item that I can think of that is collecting dust. It's my blender. And it wasn't expensive. Once I got a magic bullet my blender was no longer useful! I can't think,of anything else I don't use! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

03-23-2013, 06:31 PM	#13
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I have had my Vitamix for a few years. I love it but I don't use it enough. I'm still glad that I have it when I do use it.

03-23-2013, 07:40 PM	#14
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	I love my mandolin. I use it for everything especially in the summer with all the vegetables. Fried eggplant, friend zucchini . .. I think I see a trend. I love to cook but I have no storage. So everything I have is multi purpose. I got the cuesinart griddler with the plates to make waffles. I think the thing that is my clunker is all the different cake pans I have. I very rarely bake. I am a lazy baker lol __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern