Canning and Kitchen Tools

I feel that one of the great bonuses in cooking is being able to buy and use really cool gadgets. Don't get me wrong there is a part of me that loves the simple, because, that is a big part of teaching others.. is to keep things simple. So many gadgets as well as recipes are way out there and just the instructions alone will make you cringe and back off.
  A few tools of my passion include a handy little thermometer, a jar lifter, a timer, and the best of all is a slicer. My first slicer is a beauty she is small, compact and adjustable, perfect for teaching with or just to use everyday. My next purchase was a really fancy one that was bought at a culinary store and the truth be told i hate it, it is a pain to clean, I feel like the blades are going to cut my fingers off and the sad part is it was very expensive.
  As i was writing about my finds the other day while i was out pickin, i told of the wonderful vintage slicer that i obtained and was cleaning up for futuere use.
  Let me tell ya, this thing is a jewel, and i love the color, turquoise, so today I'm posting a picture of my three slicers and sort of basking in the delight of such a find.

  Call me what you may for loving traditional kitchen tools but always remember..What " Can" you do..