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You got it all in one Mary!

Sympathy winging its way across the miles, Terry. And if you were thinking what I was thinking earlier, phew, it's gone.

Boundary Mill sounds a bit like a factory outlet village. Am I close? Bargain prices?

Sorry Mary, I forgot you may not know what the Boundary Mill is.

Basically a largish retail outlet with many different retailers inside, clothing, furnishings, shoes, glassware, crockery etc.

Oh, and of course kitchenware complete with hard to get gadgets.

Your full understanding of the severity of a man's sniffle is much appreciated, and I have had so many hot toddies that need to be breathalysed before I go out!

Oh no! A sniffle, that's major in man speak. Poor old you. No idea what you are talking about when you say Boundary Mills, sorry! But it sounds like a shopping place. However, if you are sick you really should stay at home with hot toddies I think.

Thanks for the words of comfort Mary.

I am off today, just a man's sniffle you understand, so I may make up for it by descending on Boundary Mills. There is bound to be some sales stuff that is so useless that it has not sold yet.

That will make up for it a bit.

Aaaaw, Terry! You will get over it ....

So very true Mary, that is why I am so disappointed in myself.

A lifetime of training in buying things without any previous thought or obvious need and I miss out on a bargain at the one time I could have had something sort of useful.

Sheesh!

Terry haven't you ever heard that expression, 'you only regret what you don't do'? Oh it is so true!

I didn't buy an ice cream machine when I saw it ... thought I'd get Keith to buy it for me for Christmas. Huh! Sold out now.

Wish the heck I had bought one now. I usually can't resist gadgets but that one looked just so odd that I managed to resist for once. I can't remember for sure how much it was but I think about the £4 mark.

Yup TerryDox - that's it!! Very space age but can be used in any pan and gets into corners - also surprisingly easy to clean
Sis in law can't remember where she got it but she does shop in TKMax so that's a possibility

Cep can you confirm if this is the sort of whisk you mean:

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If it is I have also seen them for sale in TK-Maxx but that is a bit hit and miss in terms of them being in stock.

My indispensable kitchen gadget is my timer. I am such a hectic type of person ... I put something in the oven and then go off and do something else. If I didn't ALWAYS put my timer in my apron pocket I would burn everything!

I'll ask my sister in law and let you know. It looks quite kinky but really is brilliant

Cep, where did you get that whisk?? Saw one in Amsterdam airport, didn't buy it because I thought I could get one when I got home but have never been able to find one. 'Sir' would love it - he is really into gadgetty things (just ask Porridge!!)

WMF are a German manufacturer of metal things - usually plated decorative items - is this the same company?
Favourite toy at the moment is a space age looking whisk with nobbles on the ends - got it as a Christmas pressie last year and love it to bits - best whisk I've ever used!!. Looks too pretty to be useful though.

what make is the slicer and where can u get it from ?

I use my slicer/shredder,chipper etc. just about everyday. Lately bought the gaufrette gadget and I am really showing off. In fact I have a second slicer in our holiday home, never want to be without either. Judy

where did u get the knife sharpener? What is WMF :

thanks for the hints regarding the icecream maker.

the best gadget i have ever bought is a japanese knife sharpener... or maybe my cuisipro graters.... or is it my WMF whisk?????

yesterday my pasta maker came into its own - making polish uszka...

what a hard thing to choose!

My oven and sink

lucky you!!

my partner marcus as he does most of the cooking!!!!!!!!

I know I started this thread with the unwanted gadget thing. What is the best and most used item in your kitchen you couldn't live without?

Aliz, sometimes manufacturers put on-line handbooks on their websites, you could try that.

I have a juicer and a book called 'Raw Juices Can Save Your Life' by Dr Sandra Cabot. Before hubby's operation he was having great difficulty with his water works (sorry if this is a bit too much information) and I made him a diuretic juice recipe and the effects were stunning. It made a difference the very next day. I make different recipes for myself. I make two batches of juice a day, that's four glasses. We both feel better for it.

It is a pain to clean, I agree. But the health benefits are well worth it. I spend about 45 minutes a day juicing. This includes all the veg prep and the clean up afterwards. That's not so long really is it?

So come on, guys. Get your juicers back out of the cupboards and try again. You will feel the benefit I promise. We have.