Too much stuff

[nlbarber]

Cooks Illustrated magazine just sent me a subscriber survey on kitchen equipment. Of the 58 or so items they asked about, I lack 6: charcoal grill (too much trouble--the gas grill does for me), mandoline slicer, food mill, spice grinder (that's a bit of a cheat, as I have one that works so poorly I don't use it), rice cooker, and pressure cooker.

Can you tell cooking is a major hobby?

Comments

[shrewreader.livejournal.com]

You might consider picking up a rice cooker. They are utterly awesome, and incredibly, massively useful!

[nlbarber]

So, I've looked at rice cookers, and can't see them making sense for me. I don't eat much rice or grains as sides--more in soups. I know you can do a lot more with one than just rice, but does the use extend beyond grain-based stuff?

Go ahead, convince me I need another kitchen gadget!