We live in an age of stuff, stuff, and more stuff! A manufacturer's job, often times, is to "create a need" where there formerly was no need. For many people, an air popcorn popper would be a prime example of that. Then, again, there are some who won't eat popcorn unless it's air popped. Years ago, when air poppers were "the latest new thing", tons of people bought air poppers, then they retired the their air poppers and went back to throwing the popcorn bag back in the microwave. The proof of that lines the shelves at the local Goodwill secondhand. Plenty of air poppers, no buyers. So what did I really need? I moved and thereby downsized my already small galley-style kitchen by 1/2. Counter and storage space for kitchen electrics is now at a premium. I love lists, so here we go! The first list is what is essential; the second list is optional. The third list is laughable - gosh, did they really make that? Essential Kitchen Electrics for the Minimalist Lifestyle I have all these and 3 of the optional ones. Microwave Toaster Oven Coffee Maker or Tea Brewer (Most minimalists won't have the single cup kind.) Hand Mixer Optional Kitchen Electrics List If you don't use it monthly, it's doubtful you need it. Coffee Grinder Stand Mixer Food Processor Blender Foreman/Press Style Grill Portable Induction Burner Bread Machine Juicer/Juice Squeezer Meat Slicer Yogurt Machine Ice Cream Machine Deep Fryer Seriously? They want me to buy this? Pizza Maker/Baker If it's not flat and round, this item is useless. Cotton Candy Maker Donate it to Goodwill as soon as the grandkids go home. Fondu Pot Skip it and get the portable induction burner instead. Hot Dog & Bun Cooker/Warmer No, seriously? Yes, they did! See...... So how much is too much and how few are too few? Only you can decide. For me it's: Microwave Toaster Oven with Convection (I don't own an oven.) Coffee Machine with Programmable Delay Start Hand Mixer with Self Storing Beaters & Whisk Coffee Grinder which I also use to grind other things & make peanut butter 2 Portable Induction Burners (I don't own a stove.) Mini Foreman Press Grill That's 8 total for me. 3 live on the counter and the microwave is on a cabinet shelf. So what's your list? Is there a speciality electric you can't live without? Or did you find one so useless you can't stop laughing? Do share! Leave me note in the comments below. See you next year! (Lol-tomorrow!) Rose Marie :D To subscribe to Apartment Homesteading, Minimalist Lifestyle & Frugality blog click here.
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