Need a Gift Idea for a Foodie? Try Silpoura!

With 5 kids, I’m never not busy.  Seriously, some days I get going and by the time I actually have a minute to sit down and look at the clock it’s already 8 or 9—that’s crazy.  Needless to say, I am all about products that make my life easier or save me time…especially in the kitchen.

It’s not that I don’t like to cook, really it’s not, as a matter of fact, way back when I wanted to be a chef (now, not so much), I just wish that cooking didn’t take up such a major part of my evenings, I’d love to be able to spend that time hanging out with the family and not in the kitchen.  So when it comes to cooking gadgets that help cut my time in the kitchen, I am all for trying them out, just like I did with the Silpoura.

Now, if you’re like me you’re probably wondering what in the heck a Silpoura is and the most basic answer to that question is that it’s a clip-on spout to help make draining and pouring a whole lot easier, but its actually so much more than that.



The Silpoura clip-on spout clips onto almost an pot, pan and bowl and helps you to strain away all of the liquid from the food that you are cooking.  Drizzle chocolate and caramel, pour hot soup, pour gravy, drain noodles or fruit and so much more!  Silpoura is made of a high temperature food-grade silicone that cleans up easily and is dishwasher safe.

Silpoura works by clipping securely onto the side of virtually any bowl, pan or pot and allows you to easily strain the food you are preparing.  While I don’t normally have a problem figuring products out, I did find myself saying “huh?” a few times as I looked over and then tried to follow the directions on the package.  Once I did figure out how to attach the Silpoura to the side of the pan that I was using at the time, it not only looked different than it should (at least according to the pictures on the package), it was kind of of clumsy and not as secure as I thought it should be.  While a few adjustments helped me get the product into the position it needed to be in I did find myself noticing that while the product is supposed to fit most cooking vessels (and in truth it does) it was definitely a lot easier straining the liquid using a medium size sauce pan than it was on a frying pan.  Check out my video review of the Silpoura below…

While I do wish the product was a little easier to attach (and it’s possible that it was just me who had an issue with attaching the Silpoura) I do think it’s a major help in the kitchen…seriously, nothing strains a pot of macaroni better than the Silpoura (using a medium size sauce pan of course).

If you’re looking for something unique to give the foodie in your life, why not try the Silpoura, it’s different, it’s useful and it’s under $10…you can’t beat that!  Don’t forget to check out the Silpoura and tons of other great gift ideas online in our 2012 holiday gift guide!

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Disclosure:  I received the product mentioned above in order to facilitate my review…all opinions are my own!

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Jessie Steele Aprons

One thing I remember fondly from my childhood is my grandma and her cooking. I remember the way her house smelled when she was cooking Sunday dinner, I remember her roast beef and potatoes (to this day no one has ever been able to hold a candle to her roast beef), and I remember the aprons she wore as she slaved over the hot stove. All of those memories are some of the fondest of my childhood!

I recently had a chance to review a retro kitchen apron from Jessie Steele , and the moment I took it out of the package I was transformed into my grandmother’s kitchen. I received the Bib Ava 50’s Style Kitchen apron (also available in the half style) not only is the apron gorgeous, it’s also well made and looks and feels great on! Jessie Steele hostess and kitchen aprons combine timeless beauty and classic style into something new and exciting. Jessie Steele has an amazing selection of aprons so that everyone is sure to find something that fits their own unique style. Aprons are available in Bib and Half styles and in an array of patterns and colors.

I have always adored vintage looking aprons, I’m not sure what it is about them that appeals to me but I have always been amazed by them. I’m pretty sure that I was born in the wrong era, I would have been an excellent housewife in the 50’s. Be sure to look out for future episodes of Cooking With My Misadventurous Kids when I’ll debut my Jessie Steele apron…just in case you can’t wait till then I’ve given you a little peak!

If you’re in the market for a fun, classic, and stylish apron be sure to check out Jessie Steele!

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