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I do not always struggle with new kitchen technology but after years of arguing with the waste Keurig, I decided to trade it in for a percolator. Keurig and I often went toe to toe with either too strong coffee or too watery hot cocoa. And the K Cups were the straw that broke my back. I thought I could save them for little paint pots not thinking about the pinprick in the bottom rendering it useless for anything except the trash. I know love is a strong word usually saved for dogs and relatives, but I LOVE our new percolator and it’s pretty. Bright, shiny chrome. And the brewing coffee smells like childhood. It wafts through the house saying “Rise and Shine Girlfriend! I have a warm mug waiting for you!” The coffee is piping hot. For hours. The only thing better would be a side of my mom’s sourdough pancakes and bacon.
I won’t lie I am afraid of Insta-pots. My mom bought me one for my birthday several years ago. I googled insta-pot accidents. If you love your insta-pot NEVER google insta-pot accidents. Just saying. I understand the concept. I grew up and own a pressure cooker. Easy peasy. You put on the lid add the pressure gauge and heat. Listen to the bobbing and popping only a pressure cooker can make. Use a fork to release the pressure and wa-la! Yummy, cooked potatoes. This I can handle. My problem is with “programable buttons”. Nope. Too complicated. What if I pushed the wrong setting and the pot took off like a rocket across the kitchen? (Again, do not google Insta-pot accidents.) Call me chicken. I don’t care, it’s good meat.
The one new item in our kitchen was left by our son Jack when he moved out. An air fryer. I gave it the side-eye for about a year before I used it to warm up day-old pizza. Yum and no chance of a pressure catastrophe. It’s simple, easy and leftovers taste freshly made. They also have air fryer liners that look like oversized coffee filters. Clean-up is easy. Recently I started studying recipes for the air fryer. My mom makes meatloaf in hers. I was surprised to find several recipes that are off the beaten path and amazing. I hope you give these a try. You don’t have to be a “rocket scientist” to run an air fryer either. Hugs and peace to you, my friend. Sandy
“Friends bring happiness into your life. Best friends bring coffee.” – Anonymous
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