I’ve done reviews during the year and I like doing the reviews, even though it means trying things out I might not be in the mood for. I always tell the truth about what I’ve feel and I don’t do things I object to, like cookie diets.  I’d like to tell you my favorite reviews of the year, the ones I liked the best.  These are also the things I still use on a regular basis because I found them so useful. These are items I reviewed between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009. They may not seem like the most elegant gifts, or the coolest, but these are the ones I use the most.

Kyocera – Ceramics – These knives are fantastic, still very sharp and cut easily.  My mom was struggling with one of my old knives, I gave her one of the ceramics and she thought they were wonderful.  When I told her it was a review item, she said that she hoped I gave them a great review because they deserve it.

Aroma Rice Cooker – I never thought I’d care if I had one of these since I made perfect rice(most of the time) without it. However, I found I could have perfect rice every time if I used the rice cooker.  My friend said he read about making steel cut oats with a rice cooker.  I might just try that one out.

Cloth Napkins – Never going back to paper.  Cloth napkins are wonderful.

CDN DUAL-SENSING PROBE THERMOMETER/TIMER – Best thing for a grillmeister because you can tell when the meat is ready, but not overcooked.

 

  Pourfect Mixing and Measuring bowls and spoons. – Very sturdy and functional. 

 

My two favorite books that I’d recommend again are:

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Everyday Cookbook

 

The Christmas Table