It’s a little known fact that David Letterman and I share the same birthday. Before you start singing, let me just tell you our birthday is NOT today. David and I also share a love of creating Top 10 lists. Only mine aren’t quite as funny.
When Tanya invited me to share with her readers my TOP 5 Food Finds in 2009 on her site today, I jumped at the opportunity. But I didn’t want Letterman to show me up so I had to come up with another 5 things to round out the list and give you the…
Fitness & Spice Top 5 Kitchen Gadgets of Oh-Nine
1. The Magic Bullet. It should come as no surprise to you that I love this blender so I thought I’d just mention it first and get it out of the way. If I 
had a list in 2006, 2007, and 2008 the Magic Bullet blender would have made those lists, too. I predict (as Johnny Carson would do) that this blender will make my 2010 list as well.
2. Tassimo Single Serving Coffee Maker. This is where it all began.I wrote about this coffee maker on my very first blog post ever and it has been giving me energy to write for you day in and day out ever since. And speaking of coffee, I love this…
3. Coffee Sleeve. I received this HandiSeeve from the Container Store for Christmas…thanks, Mom & Dad! I feel like quite the do-gooder when I remember to bring it to Starbucks and ask them to “hold the sleeve”. I am certain I’ve reduced my carbon footprint by a few feet just by owning this sucker.
4. Brita Water Filter. I have one of those Brita water filters that attaches to my kitchen faucet. Someday I’ll have one of those fancy built in filtration systems, but for now I’m quite happy with my current set up. It’s nice to have filtered water at my fingertips for cooking, shakes, coffee, tea, and just a plain ole tall drink of water.
5. Chefmate Safe Cut Can Opener. I ate my share of pumpkin puree last year and my can opener made it all possible. This is one of those can openers that removes the lid with a smooth edge that way no one gets hurt. That, and you can sort of snap the lid back on the can and store what you don’t use in the fridge for when you really need a Pumpkin & Spice latte.
Now you really must go visit Tanya while I go tell David I want an ice cream maker for our birthday.
Michelle@Eatingjourney says:
January 7th 20101. I thought you were hiding a man from me/us
2. When is your birthday offically?
3. The coffee sleeve is great
4. I need to make you a homemade pumpkin pie from scratch
5. I love my CamelBak water bottle.
~M
Lance says:
January 7th 2010Hey, that coffee sleeve is pretty ingenious! I love it!!!
Miz says:
January 7th 20101. I am a child and just reading the words MAGIC BULLET makes me think naughty thoughts
B. You are so jealous of me t hat Ive met the iateapie in PERSON and broken bread with her :) and wandered the land of the quaker oats with her as well….
:)
Jessica@HowSweet says:
January 7th 2010I LOVE my magic bullet! It is so wonderful.
The Candid RD says:
January 7th 2010When is our birthday? Is it coming up?? Mine is!!
I am obsessed with my new Magic Bullet. I use it on average, twice a day :)
I like the reusable coffee sleeve, it’s a great idea and it looks much better than those ugly, environment hating brown ones!
I hop you get that ice cream maker for your birthday. We can share cool recipes!
The Candid RD says:
January 7th 2010Oh yeah, one more thing…thanks SO MUCH for your sweet comment on my blog :)
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
January 7th 2010Ahh! Numbers one and two are two of my fave appliances too! Love the magic bullet…and not just because it sounds like…an adult toy. :-)
Allie (Protein Girl) says:
January 7th 2010the mug holder reminds me of a circa 1980′s leg warmer! hahahahaha!
Heather (Wheres the Beach) says:
January 7th 2010I still have the old school Brita pitcher. Really should invest in the faucet attachment as it’d save so much space in the crowded fridge. Don’t have a magic bullet, but I finally got a coffee grinder for my flax seed. The bullet may be next!
carrie says:
January 7th 2010do you often injure yourself while opening cans?
Casey @SpicyandSweet says:
January 7th 2010What a fun list! Thanks for posting it :)
Rachel says:
January 7th 2010I’ve never seen those coffee sleeves! I don’t drink coffee so it doesn’t make a difference in my life, but I know a lot of friends who’d love that.
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
January 7th 2010Love the magic bullet & I have a PUR filter on my kitchen faucet at home. That can opener looks comfy too! Will have to look into that coffee sleeve!
Yum Yucky says:
January 7th 2010I can’t believe it. The Slap Chop didn’t make the list. Humpf!
Chris Cuvelier says:
January 7th 2010I love the Magic Bullet but have you tried the Blendtec? Its AMAZING!
Evan Thomas says:
January 7th 2010I have a single cup coffee brewer, too(Keurig), and I think college dorm life would be miserable without it
Diane Fit to the Finish says:
January 7th 2010What a great list Joanna! I like the coffee sleeve the best – I’m sure that you have reduced your carbon footprint significantly!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
January 7th 2010I used to love my Brita filter, but then I switched to Pur. You never get any of the floating black specks you get from Brita.
eatmovelove says:
January 7th 2010Oh I love that sleeve! Great post girl :)
FatFighterTV says:
January 7th 2010An ice cream maker, huh? ;)