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Favorite Kitchen Tools - Tea Kettle

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Favorite Kitchen Tools - Tea Kettle

Tea Kettle

Donna Pilato

What it Does:

Well, this one isn't too complicated - it boils water. But think about how often you need boiled water when you entertain.

Problem it Solves:

Hot tea, coffee in a press pot, hot chocolate, thinning sauces, adding liquid to a too fast simmer, thinning a thickened soup pot. With a heavy duty kettle that comes quickly to the boil, you'll be ready to solve all of these emergencies.

Why I Love It:

A heavy duty tea kettle is always at the ready in my kitchen, usually filled with water that is ready to boil. If someone drops by, I can quickly serve a cup of tea. If I'm cooking, it's handy to have pre-boiled water ready to thin sauces, soups, or re-hydrate simmers. Plus, having a kettle sitting by my stove makes my kitchen feel extra homey.

Best Kitchen Uses:

Obviously hot beverages are the first that come to mind. However, hot, boiling water is always handy when cooking, and it's better to add hot water to solve cooking emergencies, than cold water that will bring down the temperature of your dish. Compare Prices

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