Cake Pan Co-Op

I've been meaning to start a cake pan co-op for several years now, and I'm finally going to do it. It seems such a shame to have these cute cake pans just sitting around in my cupboard when someone else may have need of them.

If you have specialty cake pans that you are willing to share (and you are local!), leave a comment here with a short, descriptive list of the pans you own. If you plan to throw a themed party and really need that special cake, check back here and see if anyone has the pan you need. If so, it's up to you to arrange a pick-up with the owner of the pan.

I'll begin by listing my pans in the comment section of this post. Happy baking!

Kitchen Gadgets

My favorite kitchen gadgets and their stories.

Pancake Grill: I got this for Christmas from my sister. I love to make pancakes, french toast, fried eggs, grilled cheese and quesadillas on it. I can make a whole bunch at one time so I don't have to slave in the kitchen too long. It's about $20 on sale. Worth it!

Uncrustable Maker: This is from Pampered Chef. I don't buy the Uncrustables at the store anymore because I can make these cheap at home with wheat bread! $9 before the handling charges.

Deviled Egg Holder: I am now the official deviled egg bringer-over in my family with this baby. It keeps my little eggies nice and safe for any journey. Got it at Wal-mart. You can also find a travel cooler in the camping section of the store to pack these containers in and keep them cool!

Frosting Gun: I use this more for making my famous deviled eggs look real pretty. Great for cupcakes too! I got this one from my daughter's school fundraiser catalog last year. It was inexpensive and it works great!

Egg/Strawberry/Kiwi Slicer: Saves time and cut fingers. I like to use this for making egg salad. Sure beats cutting each egg and then chopping it all over the place.

Egg Separator: I got this from Pampered Chef as well. I like to make myself an egg-white scramble now and then. The fat grams I save from not having those yolks let me add the cheese that I love in it!





This little rolly thing peels garlic in a jiffy! No smelly fingers!

Salad Spinner: I LOVE this thing! I actually bought the Wal-mart version for less than $3 dollars. It works great. Dry lettuce every time.

Tell us some of your favorites and why!