(with a few handsaving tips)
Oxo Good grip stock pot with ergonomic handles
It’s still cold here in Minnesota, so today a pot of chicken wild rice soup is simmering on the gas stove , after roasting a bird and making wonderful stock yesterday, done by my husband Pete. There’s nothing more comforting than fresh chicken soup with sage, rosemary and thyme simmering on the stove and humidifying the house.
When I first developed weak hands years ago, I struggled with continuing to do the things I loved in the kitchen, like making soups or stews. I learned to get good tools, like this stock pot and other “go to gear” (see previous post) to make food prep easier. I have also switched alot of my cooking to the slow cooker which eliminates most lifting.
My post today is using tools and smart tips to make soups and stews easier. My favorite kitchen gadget in the last few years is this Delta faucet with a pull out hose, which allows me to fill pans, a coffee carafe or water pitcher without lifting.
My kitchen has a short, straight counter from the sink to the stove, so that filled pots can slide easily from the sink to the burner. I also found that the oxo stock pot has handles that are easier to lift.
To reduce chopping when making soups or stews, I add alot of frozen vegetables, or minced garlic from a jar. I also use the chopping/slicing attachment for my kitchenaid stand mixer or small Cuisinart food processor when I need to slice or chop ingredients. See “go-to-gear for the kitchen” for my favorite chopping, peeling and cutting tools.
What tools or shortcuts do you use in the kitchen?
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