The Healthy Eating Guide

We all have our favourite kitchen gadgets and I’m no exception. One of my favourites is my Veg Brush. I don’t like peeling vegetable unless it’s absolutely essential, which is very rare. Equally I don’t like to feel I’m eating half the garden so a good brush is vital. I particularly like the Good Grips range of kitchen gizmos. Whilst I don’t have arthritic hands I do like to be able to get hold of the tools I am using and these are the best for that.

Carrots , Potatoes, Broccoli – no matter how round, bumpy or odd the surface, this brush does the job – and at a very low cost. The nylon bristles are strong, sturdy and clean thoroughly in deep nooks and crannies. Designed to fit your hand comfortably, the pressure-absorbing processed rubber handle puts less tension on the hands, and let’s you get a good grip. Made from the same material as dishwasher gaskets, the handles are slip-proof, wet or dry, as well as dishwasher-safe.

This little Brush is a neat tool and saves no end of time when I am preparing a meal. Definately one of my favourite kitchen gadgets.

I love pancakes, crepes, galettes in all their varieties and types and I make them often. I know there are lots of electric pancake makers around but I have to say I like to make them in a proper pancake pan and I was introduced to this one a few weeks ago. It would be unfair of me to keep it from you – it’s brilliant for doing the Leek Pancakes Recipe. The Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 10-1/2-Inch Round Griddle is a fairly hefty Cast Iron pan but it is preseasoned so there’s no problem there. You would be well advised to handwash and dry it but it’s not too much hassle and a pan like this is worth taking care of. It’s not fancy, it’s not even particularly pretty but it is a great pan – I had to laugh at one of the reviews I saw on Amazon …

“I’m a lousy cook and I love pancakes. I’ve always had to go to a restaurant to get a decent pankcake because I never figured out how to make them right.

But when I got this Griddle I started turning out perfect pancakes every time! There must be something about iron. I’ve never had any iron cookware before. And the size is just small enough so it’s not too heavy, but the flatness allows me to make a “short stack” of pancakes all at once.

This is the most joy that $12.00 has brought into my life in a long time. And, I’ll save a ton of money over the rest of my life not going to restaurants to get pancakes!!”

All I can say is – I agree!