Couldn't get along w/o our rice cooker. It is OLD, my inlaws gave it to us and they have been gone a long time. It works perfectly ( when I read reviews now of the ones they selling and the price I am shocked) and we use it several times a week.

My digital scale, that is newish. I can't imagine how I got along w/o it. But of course I now do wild yeast starter and breads using formulas so that is why I need it. And the digital thermometer for the same reason.

And my stick blender...I was new to that invention..got it at Christmas...wow...I love it and can't imagine ever using the blender again...it is in the bottom drawer now LOL > c

Oh my goodness, yes--a digital scale is wonderful. Also a vacuum sealer, most useful. Remote meat thermometer, as well.

Can you tell me more about the vacuum sealer? Is it good for freezing?

I don't have anything good to add because I can barely remember having a kitchen.

Wüsthof Santoku Knife

IÂm a huge Rachel Ray fan. When I got married, what RR made on TV tonight was dinner for DH tomorrow night! :-)

RR uses the Santoku Knife literally for everything and I do too. IÂd be lost without it.

IÂve never used a stick blender, not sure what I would use it for! But I think I will have to look into that.

DH has a Zojirushi water boiler/kettle. Basically you fill it, set the temperature, and it will boil the water and bring it to the set temp and keep it there. He drinks a ridiculous amount of tea and the temp needed is different for black, green, and white teas to prevent scalding them.

That thing gets used all day, every day!

I've also been known to steal his hot water to boil pasta quickly. ;)