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16. Since I make yogurt 2x weekly, probably the Instant Pot--before I used heating pads, coolers, and

Fri Jun 12, 2026, 02:38 PM

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microwave to heat the milk--every way possible to make it, but with the Instant Pot it is so much simpler. Plus it sautes', slow cooks, steams, you name it. But, that yogurt setting is worth it all to me.

Second: My very reliable US-made (at least mine was) VitaMix Blender. Mine has to be 15 years old by now and I've had (knock on wood) no problems with it and use it at least once or twice weekly--EOD in warmer months to make smoothies.

Third: My Zojirushi Insulated Hot Water Boiler-- keeps water at preset temps for instantly available coffee pour-overs, teas (of all kinds), hot chocolate, Matcha, or whatever one wishes. And since it is insulated, it uses little energy except to boil the first time if you let it run empty.

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What is the greatest gadget that you ever owned? Can be for the kitchen, personal care,workshop., garage, or any other [View all] debm55 Friday OP

TV DURHAM D Friday #1

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My husband Ziggysmom Friday #36

That is so sweet of you, Ziggysmom. May his memories be a blessing to you. debm55 33 min ago #51

It has to be my Sodastream EverHopeful Friday #3

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I love mine for sparkling water and use it everyday! sheshe2 Friday #20

Does she mean it's a pain to find the canisters or replacing them in the machine? EverHopeful Friday #21

Sorry - I meant to say it's a pain to have to acquire them Diamond_Dog Friday #23

I no longer drink sodas because of my enjoying sparkling water kimbutgar Friday #35

add a shot of tequila and you have a ranch water cocktail DBoon 30 min ago #52

That sounds wonderful. I am going to look into that.Thank you EverHopeful. debm55 22 min ago #55

I started using mine more once I moved it next to the refrigerator! spooky3 18 min ago #58

A Furminator. It's a pet grooming tool. Ocelot II Friday #4

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Hori Hori Knife rog Friday #5

That, too! Great for dividing hostas. Ocelot II Friday #19

Thank you very much, rog, for sharing. debm55 15 min ago #59

I am particularly fond of my French butter keeper, aka butter bell. 3catwoman3 Friday #6

So you don't have to refrigerate it? Maraya1969 Friday #30

No, you do not. The butter keeper sits on the kitchen counter... 3catwoman3 Friday #37

It looks great. I may have to get one since I am tired of getting hard butter from the refrigerator all the time Maraya1969 Saturday #39

Kerry Gold is what we get, too. 3catwoman3 Saturday #40

Thanks. Good advise. I am surprised at how much butter I eat Maraya1969 20 hrs ago #42

That sounds very interesting . Thank you very much for sharing, 3catwoman3 debm55 10 min ago #61

A telescoping back scratcher. Diamond_Dog Friday #7

HAHAHHAAHHAHAHha. Thank you, Diamond_Dog. I love the idea of the telescoping back scratcher. debm55 7 min ago #62

Chef of the Future The Wizard Friday #8

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my Mikita drill WhiteTara Friday #14

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That would be my John Deere Utility tractor. Emile Friday #17

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Air fryer. lpbk2713 Friday #22

DVD Recorder LoisB Friday #24

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My golf gps, tells me the distance, hit the right club. dem4decades Friday #26

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Oh , I like that. Thank you Maraya1969, I have never seen one like that. I want one. debm55 37 min ago #50

Bamboo back scratchers that I bought at Pier I for 99 each. CrispyQ Friday #31

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Robot vacuum cleaner (dry and wet) enough Friday #32

Thank you very much for sharing with us. enough. Did you see that they have one for cutting the lawn in the yard??? I debm55 40 min ago #48

Folding potato masher k55f5r Friday #33

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I'm only going to attempt to keep my list down Niagara Friday #34

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Thank you, Niagara. What a wonderful list of gadgets. I really like my battery operated candles. The rest of your list debm55 47 min ago #46

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Thank you very much, KitFox for sharing, I have the old fashioned upright grater. debm55 52 min ago #45

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