Here's some good stuff people have sent me recently:
Chef's Choice 679 Electric Gas Kettle—I'm a tea drinker and we've had a hot water dispenser for over 10 years, ever since a trip to Tokyo in the late 90's where I feel in love with the insta-hot water from the dispenser in our room. Lately I've wanted something that takes up a little less counter real estate and along came this pretty (and it is) kettle.
What I like about it: It's nice looking with a small foot print and it heats water to a rolling boil. The pitcher is cordless.
What I don't like about it: Hot water isn't instantly available like with our other dispenser. That took some getting used to, but still, it's ready in about 4-5 minutes.
Cost to you: about $70
Cost to me: FREE
Me and Goji Cereal—Create your own custom granola mix, name it, and put your own picture on the cool canister? What's not to love?
What I like about it: The girls and I had an awesome time making our custom blend. We had fun naming it and putting their photo on the canister (which is like a tall, skinny oatmeal can). They ask to go to the site every day to play on it and make up new blends, and that's pretty incredible for a non-game site.
What I don't like about it: I wish the base cereals had some lower calorie-per-serving options. And, the most crushing part: once the cereal arrived, my kids didn't like it. Something about the cocoa nibs, I think. (I like it, though.)
Cost to you: about $12 per canister (which weighs about 2 lbs according to my food scale)
Cost to me: FREE
We have a electric kettle and can't live without it. My husband is Irish and it is a requirement in our home. Our is cordless as well and I love it. Will have to check this one out as ours is just about to kick it.
Posted by: Jenny | March 25, 2010 at 12:09 PM
you want more counter space:
http://www.amazon.com/InSinkErator-HOT-1-Low-Profile-Instant-Dispenser/dp/B00004U9JA/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0.
More money than a kettle, but you never have to fill it, and a surprisingly easy install. Have had them in 2 homes and they're awesome.
Posted by: sarah | March 31, 2010 at 05:16 PM