Make Sushi the Easy Way With The Tiger Sushi Making Kit

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I am a HUGE fan of sushi.  I love sushi in many different ways (except sushimi!) I love the spicy tuna roll, the California Roll, deep fried tempura sushi rolls; the list goes on and on.  I love dining out at a Chinese or Japanese restaurant, that has a wide variety of sushi to choose from; not just two or three.

I've somewhat thought about how it would be like to make my own sushi, but that was just a passing thought...until I received this awesome Tiger Sushi - sushi making kit!  Once I received this, I could not wait to try my hand at sushi making!

The first roll I wanted to make, was of course, the California Roll.  The California roll consist of cucumber, avocado and crab meat in the center.  The second, was the spicy tuna roll.  This was my very first attempt at making sushi, therefore, my rolls turned out a little larger than normal.  Below are my creations (yes, I need to work on this!)

Another thing, when making sushi, you can't just use regular long grain white rice.  It has to be the Sushi rice or a short grain rice, in order for it to be sticky and hold together.  When using Sushi rice, you also need to use rice vinegar, salt and sugar; to give the rice some flavor or seasoning.  I failed to do this at first, with the sugar and salt and it really doesn't help, when you have a cold and can't really appreciate the taste (or taste at all!)

I had so much fun using this gadget.  It was easy to use, comes with a single instruction page on how to use the Tiger Sushi and has several different pieces, to create your own sushi.  The Tiger Sushi includes individual pieces that allows you to make round, square, heart and triangular sushi.  It even comes with a chef's knife, that has a Lifetime Warranty, as well as a rice spreader and wide tooth fork utensil.

The Tiger Sushi is an 11 piece set, that makes creating sushi a breeze, not to mention fun!

You can grab your Tiger Sushi Making Kit here, on Amazon!



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***I received a complimentary product, in exchange, for my honest and unbiased review.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Briefton's Quick Pull Food Chopper, Grater, Blender & Slicer

I love my food processor.  I use it quite a bit but sometimes, it's just too big for the small jobs I need it for.  Thanks to Brieftons, I now have a mini version of my food chopper and it's just as effective.

The Brieftons Quick Pull Food Chopper, Grater, Blender and Slicer is a small kitchen gadget that does all of these things.  It comes with many mandolin like slides as well as the blades for chopping and the blender attachments.  The blender attachment is probably one thing I have not seen with a food processor and grater, but it does blend my eggs when I need to beat them for scrambled eggs.

This food chopper is a quick and easy way to chop food, herbs and more.  Not only does it chop, blend and grate, but it also julienne's veggies for that decorative garnish.  It has twin bowls for faster processing, great for your camper, rv and at home and are dishwasher safe (top rack.)  It's big enough to get your small jobs done, but small enough to take up less room on your counter or for storing.

Here are the things that you get with the Brieftons Quick Pull Food Chopper, Grater, Blender and Slicer.

A twin bowl with divider
✓ Lid with a pulling cord
✓ 2 chopping rotators
✓ 2 mixer attachments
✓ Julienne insert, slicer insert, shredder insert and grater insert
✓ Safety food holder
✓ 3 bonus downloadable Brieftons recipe ebooks with great recipe ideas

You can purchase your Brieftons Food Chopper, Grater, Blender & Slicer on Amazon.  Check it out HERE!





***I received a complimentary product, in exchange, for my honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own.

#Maestoware™ All-In-One 7PC #Mandoline V-Slicer Set with Container

Anyone who knows me, knows I love to cook.  Having the appropriate and right tools or gadgets in the kitchen is a must, when you want everything to go smoothly and quickly.  I love gadgets, especially kitchen gadgets and when I receive a kitchen tool for birthday, Christmas or just because, I'm always excited.  I guess you can say I'm like a little kid when I get a new "toy" for my kitchen.  That's why it's no surprise, that I was thrilled when Maesto sent me their Maestoware All-In-One 7 PC #Mandolin V-Slicer Set with container.  

This Mandolin set has been so much fun for me to use.  I can slice potatoes thin enough to make home made chips and even slice them with a rippled effect.  I can julienne potatoes or veggies real quick and best of all, I can do it all without cutting my knuckles or fingers, thanks to the hand guard that comes with this set.  I don't  have to worry about a mess on my cutting board ( you know what I'm talking about...the juice from the tomatoes or potatoes that leave a big juicy mess) due to the container that comes with this mandolin.

The Maestoware All-In-One 7 PC Mandolin set comes with four different types of stainless steel blades for cutting, slicing and grating.  The blades are stored in the mandolin, itself, so you don't have to worry about hunting for the blades in a spare drawer.  The blades just slide right into the side of the mandolin, waiting for the next use.  Quick and easy!

Also, the hand guard not only serves as a hand guard, but when you are down to the stub of the veggie or potato and it will no longer slice, just remove from the mandolin, push in on the hand guard knob and out pops your leftovers!  So cool!  I really love that this hand guard has spikes to hold the veggie in place...makes it so much easier and faster.  This mandolin can be easily stored away in a cabinet or left out on the counter top (I prefer mine to be left out so I can grab it quickly.)  This would also make a great gift for someone who is a kitchen gadget lover or who loves to cook and wants all the necessary tools on hand.  This has become one of my favorite kitchen gadgets!  

You can purchase your mandolin here!

***I received a complimentary product, in exchange, for my honest and unbiased review.  All opinions expressed are solely and 100% my own.

4 in 1 Breakfast Waffle Omelette and Sandwich Maker - White

Breakfast, as we know it, is the most important meal of the day.  It gets us going in the morning (along with a cup of java), it gives us energy and help us make it until our next meal, hopefully, lunch.  By eating breakfast, you are jump starting your metabolism.  There are many reasons why you should eat breakfast, but there are still a lot of us that keep skipping this meal.  Maybe because it's that we don't have time, before hitting off to school or work.

Well, breakfast doesn't have to be a meal that takes that long to prepare.  You may be thinking..."I have to drag out the pans, wait for the food to cook, etc.  Well, let me tell you, after trying the 4 in 1 Breakfast Waffle Omelette and Sandwich Maker, this time has been cut down.  Yes, I normally cook two eggs for breakfast, which doesn't take hardly any time at all, BUT...sometimes I get burned out on eggs and want something different...something that I will enjoy, but will not take up any more time than I have.

With the 4 in 1 Breakfast Waffle Omelette and Sandwich Maker, there are so many options when it comes to food prep.  You can easily scramble two eggs, mix in some shredded cheese, onions, mushrooms or whatever and pour them into the omelette plate.  Within 5 minutes, your omelette is done!  You can place a piece of bread into the panini tray, top it with your favorite fixings, place another piece of bread on top and wait approx. 5 - 7 minutes...Voila!  A panini!  You can get creative.  You can create your own unique breakfast.

The Sandwich Maker comes with four sets of heating trays...Omelette, Panini, Sandwich (triangular tray) and Waffle.  The Sandwich Maker's heating trays are non-stick, removable and dishwasher safe.  It has a Power On & pre-heat lights to remind you the perfect temperature.  The red power light will stay on but the green light will only come on when the temperature is right, letting you know, it's time to take your creation out.

The 4 in 1 Sandwich Maker is approximately 8.82" x 5.12" and can be stored vertically for more storage space.  It has a cord wrap on the bottom, to allow you to wrap the cord around it (after it cools, of course) if you don't want to leave it out on your counter top.  The second day I received this, I could not wait to use it.  The first thing I made...little egg pockets!  I scrambled some eggs, added a pinch of chopped onions and cheese, poured in the heating tray that has the triangular pockets and let it cook for 5 minutes...if at that!  I also got creative and made a Sloppy Joe Panini.  I took a bun, some left over Sloppy Joe mixture, added some shredded cheese on top and made me a Panini, using the Panini tray.  

I will tell you, this machine is so fun to use!  If you don't already own one, I would definitely suggest you go out and purchase one.  You will be amazed at how many things you can create with this thing!  I'm thinking about Pepperoni Pizza Pockets right now!

YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR 4 IN 1 BREAKFAST WAFFLE OMELETTE AND SANDWICH MAKER

HERE!

***I received a complimentary product, in exchange, for my honest review.  All opinions expressed are solely my own.

Kitchen & Style Stainless Steel Garlic Press & Silicone Peeler Review

This is the first time I've ever used a garlic press and I'm so glad I have one now! This garlic press is so lightweight, but sturdy and easy to fit in hands. The handles are non-slip with a nice grip and has an elegant look about it. I love this garlic press, due to the fact, the other I've seen, do not have the non-slip grip.

The silicone peeler that comes with it AMAZED me! I can't believe that this simple silicone peeler, peels garlic as easily as it did! Both garlic press and silicone peeler were very very easy to use and the garlic came out, finely minced, just the way I like it. What I also love about this press, is that it's dishwasher safe!


All this time, I've been peeling my garlic they way they show on the Food Network Channel.  Take a knife, give it a whack and the peeling cracks to where it just slides off.  Now....there are times, where I don't want my garlic smashed, therefore; I would have to patiently pee the garlic.  With the Silicon Peeler, all you have to do is put your garlic clove inside the peeler.  Roll the Silicone Peeler back and forth a couple of times and Voila!  Garlic comes out peeled!  It's so simple and I don't think I will do without it.  

The Stainless Steel Garlic Press by Kitchen & Style made it easy and fast to finely mince my garlic.  It was more of a puree garlic, but I prefer this.  All you have to do is pop the peeled garlic clove in the press, give it a squeeze, and out comes your perfectly minced (or puree) garlic.  You will have to take a knife of small spatula to get the remainder of what left over garlic there is, hanging around on the press.

Kitchen & Style has a lifetime guarantee on their garlic press.  That says a lot about a company, who believes in their product, to stand behind it with a lifetime guarantee.  You can grab not only your garlic press, but also the silicone peeler that comes with it, by visiting Kitchen & Style's Amazon page.   




***I received the above product, free, in exchange for an honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% purely my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself.

Redstone Kitchenware Digital Kitchen Scale Review

If this kitchen scale looks a tab bit different, it's because it is!  First of all, I gave this kitchen scale to a friend, who has a daughter that teaches at school.  After I pulled it from the box, I almost wished I kept it for myself!

This sleek black Digital Kitchen Scale, is not just a scale, but a clock as well.  I had never seen a digital kitchen scale that had a clock built in!  The Redstone Kitchenware Digital Kitchen Scale has a sleek black design, with a face of a clock on it.  The scale, however, does not come with the required two AAA batteries and a battery for the clock.

Kitchen Digital Scale has the Tare Function with the Precision Weigh Food in Grams, Ounces , Lb & Kg. |Its Integrated Kitchen Clock  is wrapped in Heavy Duty Easy to Clean Tempered Glass Casing and is backed up by Redstone Kitchenware's,  No Quibble 1 Year 110% Money Back Guarantee!

If you are someone who is watching their calories, portion sizes and likes to measure everything you eat, this Kitchen Digital Scale is the perfect addition to your kitchen.  You can be confident that you are getting the correct weight and portion control when using this Digital Kitchen Scale.  

And best of all, when you are done using the scale, if you don't want it just lying on your countertop (because we all need more space), you can hang it up on the wall and use it as a clock.  HOW NEAT IS THAT?!








The Redstone Kitchenware Digital Kitchen Scale is easy to clean (just use a damp cloth, not a paper towel because you don't want to risk any scratches), and then store away.  

The Redstone Kitchenware Digital Kitchen Scale is on sale, at Amazon, for $35.51 plus free shipping.  You can get your one of a kind, tempered glass, kitchen scale by visiting Redstone Kitchenware's Amazon page now.
































***I received the above product, free, in exchange of an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself.

Wine Opener Set + Giveaway Review

To anyone and everyone who knows me, you know that I LOVE my wine.  My favorites are Merlot and Cabernet, but I do like some of the sweeter wines, they just don't last as long as my dryer red wines.  Besides, red wine is now know to be good for the heart...BIG PLUS!

I have teamed up with Cozy Bungalow, to offer this great giveaway, for one wine opener set.  The set comes with a corkscrew, stopper and a cute little fridge magnet.  The stopper not only seals your wine bottle, but keeps your wine fresh up to 10 days!  

 

 The wine opener is has a sleek, durable and modern design that will compliment any parties, gatherings or casual get togethers.  At first,  I was not familiar with this type of opener, so it did take me awhile to figure it out, but once I did, it became one of my favorite wine opener gadgets!  It actually takes me less time to open a bottle of wine with this opener than the simple corkscrew opener I was using.

 

This wine opener set has a lifetime guarantee, long lasting and completely safe to use on all wine bottles.  This wine opener set is a perfect gift for any wine drinker.  The vacuum stopper has a silver knob at the top, that allows you to pump your opened wine, to keep it fresh.  The amount of wine in the bottle, depends on how many pumps it takes.

If  you are interested in purchasing your own wine opener or as a gift to someone else, you have to visit Cozy Bungalow's Amazon page to get yours today!

Cozy Bungalow Wine Opener Set 
http://www.amazon.com/corkscrew-vacuum-wine-stopper-set/dp/b00qcvtgxs


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***I Received the above product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself. 

VinoMio #WineChiller Review and #Giveaway

I love my wine, especially Merlot and Pinot Grigio!  Sometimes, I may want a glass of wine before I can get it chilled enough to drink.  Yes...I love all my wines chilled, but it doesn't' have to be perfectly chilled...just not room temperature!  

That  is why I couldn't pass up the offer to try the VinoMio #WineChiller! This Wine Chiller came in a perfect sized white box, with exactly what the wine chiller looks like.  I was not familiar how one worked, so I read the instructions on how to use it.  Very self explanatory and very very easy.

Most people, including me, keeps the wine chiller in the freezer until ready to use.  This will make sure that your wine chiller is always chilled and always ready for use.  The instructions states that you should pour about a 1/4 cup or glass of wine from the bottle ( I just dranked a 1/4 cup from the bottle...no biggie!), screw that tip to the metal rod and place chiller in the wine bottle until the rubber part of the tip is secure...almost like you are re-corking the bottle.

Once you pour the wine from the wine chiller, it also aerates the wine to a more pleasant smooth taste.  The wine chiller also keeps your wine chilled to the perfect temp.  I will admit, I thought this wine chiller would keep my bottle of wine chilled if I left the bottle out for several hours, but found that although it didn't keep it chilled several hours, it did, however, keep it perfectly chilled for at least 2 hours.  Not bad for a bottle of wine being left out that long. 

This stainless steel wine chiller is suitable for all wines...Red, White, Sparkling wines, Champagne and more.  This wine chiller is perfect for pool parties, BBQ's, family get togethers and picnics.  The VinoMio wine chiller can be taken with you everywhere you go. It fits perfectly inside most purses.  The VinoMio wine chiller fits perfectly inside the bottle of wine and has a non-drip pouring spout.

Pre-chilled wines and Rose wines will stay chilled for up to an hour while the Red wines will reduce to an ambient temp within 10-20 minutes.  The VinoMio Wine Chiller is sleek and sophisticated in design an makes the perfect accessory to any party or gathering.

If you want to purchase the VinoMio Wine Chiller, you can do so by going to Amazon and getting yours today.  You may also want to check out their Facebook Page. 
















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***I received this product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own. Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself. 

Fraser Digital Kitchen Scale

I know, when dieting, it is said it's important to weigh your food as well as watch portion controls.  I have never weighed my food, let alone, owned a food weigh scale....until now.  I knew I wanted to start weighing my food, but was unsure just what the RIGHT weight was, when watching calories or just monitoring my portion control.  For all you out there that are trying to make the right decisions on eating right and watching your portions, this digital kitchen scale is your answer.

The Fraser Digital Kitchen Scale arrived in a perfectly matched shipping box for the scale.  One I opened the box, I instantly fell in love with the sleek, black, thin glass design of this scale!  The scale is made of tempered glass and is easy to store when not in use.  It measures food from 0 - 11lbs (0-5,000 grams) and has very accurate measurements.

It features Touch Sensitive Unit, Tare and Power buttons.  It also has the 1 minute auto-off button that automatically turns the scale off, to conserve the battery.  The sleek thin design of this scale would make a perfect addition to anyone's kitchen!  
 
Just by a touch of your finger, you can switch between grams, pounds or ounces.  The scale also has rubber pads on the bottom, therefore; preventing the scale to easily move while weighing your food.


You can get the Fraser Digital Kitchen Scale at Amazon for only $17.00.  That's not a bad price for such an elegant looking kitchen scale!

***I received this product, free, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  All opinions are 100% my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products I personally use myself.

System Sharpener Knife Sharpener Review & Giveaway!

I can't tell you how happy I was to get a knife sharpener from System Sharpener.  There are many knife sharpeners out there, but I love the modern and classy look of this particular one.  It doesn't look like your everyday black or silver sharpener, instead, it is a vibrant Lime Green with silver accents.

Of course, I had to put this little baby to test as soon as I received it!  I've had knife sharpeners before, some that were nothing but a grinding stick, but I found that this little gem worked!  I have so many dull knives in my kitchen drawers, that I get disgusted when I can't find a sharp one, just to cut through something simple.

The System Sharpener has a little black lever that you snap down, which has a suction cup bottom.  This is to prevent the sharpener from moving or slipping while sharpening your knives.  It also frees your hands so you have no accidents.  There are two sides, or two slots in this sharpener.   The first is to sharpen, which is perfect for blunt knives (not recommended for serrated knives.) This step should be done every six months or as needed. The second slot is for honing.  Honing is a necessary step used to eliminate burrs on a knife and to polish it.  This should be done  once a week to keep your knives sharp at all times.

STEP 1:  COARSE SHARPENING
Suitable for blunt knives.  Place knife in the sharpening slot.  Using slight downward pressure, run blade from its heel to its point through the slot.  Repeat three to five times. Sharpen knives every six months or as needed.

STEP 2:  FINE HONING
This is a necessary step used to eliminate burrs on a knife and to polish it.  Place knife in the sharpening slot.  Using a slight downward pressure, run the blade from its heel to its point through the slot.  Repeat three to five times.  Normally it's recommended to sharpen your knives once a week to keep blades sharp at all times.

This sharpener is not recommended for serrated blades or scissors!  It can be used with ceramic knives, but only for coarse sharpening.  This is NOT dishwasher safe.  Clean by using a wet cloth and dry it.  The metal blades may turn black, which is normal.

If you want to get your hands on this handy dandy tool, head on over to Amazon and get yours today, for only $13.45.  AND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT...I'm also doing a giveaway for one of these knife sharpeners....SO ENTER TODAY!




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Not Just Another Southern Gal: Yumms Burger Press Review

Not Just Another Southern Gal: Yumms Burger Press Review:



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I received the Yumms Burger Press in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  I will start off by noting, that this Yumms Burger Press...

MatchaDNA Handheld Wireless Milk Frother Review

I was tickled pink when I received this cute little milk frother.  I've never owned a milk frother and didn't really know much about how to use it,let alone, why one would use it.

When I opened the box, I noticed that the frother was smaller than those large hand held ones, that are a little heavy.  This frother was so light, that it was almost weightless.  Another thing about this frother, it fits in one hand and has a small spiral whip, that rotates to froth up the milk.  It is silver, but instead of metal, the body is made from some sort of hard plastic, while the whip is stainless steel.  The frother, although it's made from plastic, takes on the looks of metal.

My first use:   FIRST...LET ME WARN YOU...Do not turn the frother on before you put it into your cup of, whatever you are frothing.  You will end up with coffee, milk, or what have you, all over you!  Not that I'm talking from experiencing or anything (wink, wink), but you get my drift.

I proceeded to put the frother into my cup of coffee, that I by chance had a little cream in.  I turned the frother on and, VOILA!  I had instant froth.  This little milk frother is so powerful for such a small gadget, I was instantly impressed.  It didn't take but a few seconds to whip up the perfect froth.

The MatchaDNA Handheld Wireless Milk Frother requires 2 AA batteries (not included) and is easy to use.  It creates a delicate foam for our coffee, hot cocoa, cappuccino and lattes.  The frother is easy to clean, by using warm water and mild soap.  You can whip any type of milk; almond, soy, rice, whole, skim, coconut and coffee creamer...just place frother in your cup, tilt the frother and move up and down.

You can get yourself this cool gadget by heading over to MatchDNA Handheld Wireless Milk Frother.