"Melanie Likes Kitchen Gadgets, Too" Party!

In reference to my previous post about boycotting bridal (and baby) showers, I am open to anyone buying me a cool kitchen gadget. Here are some ideas for you:

A 4 Sided Grater. I could really use one of these. I've broken a couple of the ones you put over a bowl while you grate. (too much muscle, I guess)

I probably would never use these, but aren't they super cool? Quintuple Blade Herb Scissors. I just like the idea of having scissors with 4 blades. Maybe because I just like things done in quadruplicate. 

I tried my hand at some baking recently, and these Cooling Racks would have come in pretty handy.

I need a really good vegetable peeler. These are more temperamental than I previously thought. So choose wisely.

I'd really like a good Electric Griddle. 

Really good Paring Knives are essential for kitchen success. I hate that all my paring knives are always dull. 

I need a good Steamer Basket for my vegetables. Currently, my method to steaming vegetables is pretty primitive. 

These are pretty amazing Measuring Cups. Although I have measuring cups, these matryoshka dolls are actually measuring cups. These are just too fabulous for me!

In light of my impending spinsterhood, I figure a good "Easy Jar Opener" is a must have kitchen gadget. This way, when I'm the only one around, I can open that pesky jar of pickles.

I love corn holders. And these Unicorn Corn Holders are just A-Mazing! These are the ultimate kitchen gadget that would make my day!

Well friends, I hope you start shopping for me. I'm really at a loss over here for lacking in kitchen gadget goodness. :)

Cross Culture

I remembered to take a photo today! Hurray! 2 turtle doves! :)

I celebrated Hanukkah today with some friends just because I live in Provo, so half the people have never even heard of Hanukkah despite Adam Sandler's attempts otherwise. And it seemed like a fun thing to do. I also decided to celebrate the 8th day of Hanukkah, because it's more aesthetically pleasing.

I thought this looked pretty cool with the last light hanging on and the wax buildup from the other candles.

Overall it was a fun night. But I'm exhausted. 8 hours of studying and 2 hours of frying latkes, and then 4 hours of hanging out with friends... I'm beat! This is why I don't plan parties... too much work! I like having people over, but it needs to be like 10 people max, or it has to be potluck, or no food. That's my future party plan.