Cooking Product Reviews
[amazonify]B0006LKLTS:left:product:tracking_id:120:240:text[/amazonify] I didn’t think I wanted a KitchenAid stand mixer until I got one as a wedding present. I didn’t realize how versatile and useful it could be until I started writing my venison cookbook. I use that thing all the time! We use it for grinding meat and stuffing sausage, making pasta, kneading bread, and mixing all sorts of things.
The best part is I know it’s going to last for 50 years, and if it doesn’t, KitchenAid will send me a new one. I know this because we did manage to blow out the motor making sausage one day. Although it was totally our fault (we hadn’t bothered to see what speed KitchenAid recommended and how often we should let the machine rest), they sent us a new machine. No questions asked. That’s customer service.
It may seem like a lot of money for a kitchen appliance, but given it will last forever and you will use it all the time, it is worth every penny.
[amazonify]B000CEM3WM:left:product:tracking_id:120:240:text[/amazonify] Making jerky and dog treats is so easy with my dehydrator. I just prep the meat, put it on the trays, and come back 8 hours later to perfectly dehydrated food. What I particularly appreciate about this dehydrator is that it doesn’t take up a lot of storage space. I’m able to tuck it away in a cabinet when it’s not in use. The trays also fit in the dishwasher, which is handy because they get pretty messy when I’m making doggie crack. I’ve had my dehydrator for 4 years, and use it a lot. It works like a charm, evenly heating the food every time.
Incidentally, it works well for fruit, granola, and other raw foods. I recommend buying the accessory trays if you plan on making granola…they are a big help.