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    8 Seemingly Useless Gadgets that Will Transform Your Kitchen

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Jan 26, 2012 6:11 PM EST

    I daydream about As-Seen-On-TV products, and before having kids, when I had time to actually watch TV, I may have enjoyed an infomercial or two. What can I say? I'm a sucker for gadgetry. Although I do draw the line with some things. I put together a list of what some might think of as useless, but I see as a must-have. Check out my wish list, and please tell me if I'm crazy, a genius, or what to add!

    Popeil Pasta MakerPopeil Pasta Maker
    1. Popeil Pasta Maker
    I know, I know, it's a mini appliance that only makes pasta, but it makes pasta!!! And once a year when the Italian uncles come to visit I can dust it off and pretend like I'm an Italian too.
    Buy it here

    Swivel StoreSwivel Store
    2. Swivel Store
    Must. Have. This. Item. Can you imagine all the extra space in your cupboard and how organized it would be? I think it would leave enough room to store the pasta maker.
    Buy it here

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    Robo StirRobo Stir
    3. Robo Stir
    This may be the coolest thing I have ever seen. You gotta watch the video. It's the spoon of the future...today!
    Buy it here

    Batter DispenserBatter Dispenser
    4. Batter Dispenser
    I have the old-school, simple, cone-shaped one. Now I want the fancy, new version because it's pretty and it looks much easier to use with the squeeze handle.
    Buy it here

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    Bake Pop Cake Pop PanBake Pop Cake Pop Pan
    5. Bake Pop Cake Pop Pan
    I want to make REAL cake pops, not cake mixed with frosting and formed into a ball. Gross. This gives you the real deal, fresh baked cake in ball form and ready for my decorating pleasure.
    Buy it here

    Corn DesilkerCorn Desilker
    6. Corn Desilker
    Those pesky corn silks drive me crazy! This is just the gadget to ease my mind and lessen the amount of corn product to floss out later.
    Buy it here

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    FoodSaverFoodSaver
    7. FoodSaver
    I just want to watch the air being sucked out of the bag. Actually, I tend to make enough food to feed a small village, so this would come in so handy for freezing - no more freezer burn kids!
    Buy it here

    Rotary GraterRotary Grater
    8. Rotary Grater
    Because they have always looked cool to me, and it would be great for the kids because they can have fun grating their own cheese (I'm such a thoughtful mom). Oh wait, now I want two, no three, one for me and one for each kid because this is something I KNOW they will fight over. Sorry hubs, you are going to have to share with me.
    Buy it here

    - Macki Cayloma

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