Who is more wide-eyed and excited than a kid in a candy store? I know who you are, and I know where you shop: Moms, all of us, at the kitchen stores.
There is just something really special about searching the merchandise in a large kitchen store. Specialty items pique your interest at every aisle and end cap. Big and little gizmos never before seen, or seen only on TV are everywhere.
There is just one rule, though, if you cannot figure out what it is without reading the package, you probably do not need it and should not buy it.
Take a deep breath and start looking for the items you really need. Moms are practical, right? Not too many of us have the time to just visit a store and while away the free time. We are on a mission. If you really want to shop fast, take your husband along. Guys like to grab the items on a list, hit the checkout line and leave. Maddening, but sure saves a lot of time to take him.
One of the items on my wish list was a large oblong roasting pan with a rack. We found a really nice one for $19.99 with a store rebate of $9.99 made by Oneida. It is huge, large enough to hold a 30 pound turkey, non-stick and so affordable. Heaven.
This roaster will never see a 30 pound turkey here, but it will let me indulge my passion for batch cooking. Just imagine two large roasting chickens cooking at the same time and held above the grease and drippings. Lasagna, stuffed peppers and giant casseroles all come to mind. This terrific roasting pan will provide loads of quick and delicious meals when portioned and packaged for the freezer.
Now, where’s my candy?
But…when I see all those wonderful gadgets in the kitchen store I can so easily convince myself that I really need them!