WFMW: Cheaper kitchen gadget
Here’s another pathetic attempt to give you a great idea for Works-for-Me Wednesday.
I’ve needed a wide-mouth funnel for quite some time. I priced one in a fancy kitchen gadget and, though it was stainless steel, it was $25! Personally, I think that’s a bit outrageous for what it is.
Recently, I was at a local big box store and found this:
It’s actually a radiator funnel from the automotive department!
The best part? It was all of about 97 cents!
It works great for transferring the contents of those enormous gallons (I’m sort of kidding) of jelly. ketchup or Miracle Whip to the more managable-for-little hands type squeeze bottles.
So, this tip may not have rocked your world, but it may save you $24.03. That works for me!
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PS– While I have you… Does anyone have a good recipe for homemade baked soft pretzels? You know, like the ones from the mall? I’ve tried three different recipes so far and each of them is not quite perfect. Anyone have a recipe that’s tried and true? Thanks!
September 10th, 2008 at 6:37 am
i need a funnel for the unity sand at my wedding - i sure hope i don’t have to pay $25 - but i’m not sure bright yellow will work either!
September 10th, 2008 at 7:00 am
Good find. I would never think of that. Sometimes being creative saves so much money. For the pretzels, try this one: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mall-Pretzels/Detail.aspx I have made them a couple times, and they are gone very quickly. THe best is with the cinnamon! Hope that helps.
September 10th, 2008 at 7:00 am
Wow, what a great idea! Isn’t it funny what you can find in the oddest places?
Now, Pretzels: visit “Kelley” over at intricatebalance.blogspot.com and check out her pretzel recipe. I’ve made it and it’s delicious! (I’ve done it with butter rather than an egg wash, which makes it more like a salty roll. I plan to try the egg wash trick next time!)
September 10th, 2008 at 10:14 am
I don’t have a pretzel recipe, but I’ll tell you what I use for a funnel…The top part of a 2 liter Coke bottle! Ha ha, it works. I just cut around, fix jagged edges, presto! FUNNEL. Cheap, functional.
September 10th, 2008 at 10:35 am
I love finding things in unusual places! Good luck with the pretzels, too!
September 10th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Hey, that is a good idea! Thanks for sharing!!
September 10th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Always love a woman that can save me money, thanks for the great tip!
Sorry, no pretzel recipes, I just stick with Wetzels.
September 10th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/archives/138 has been making it’s rounds on the internet the past few days, but I haven’t had a chance to find it yet. It looks delightful though!
September 10th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Great tip! I think I’m going to run right out and get me one of them!
Thanks!
September 10th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Great tip! That is what I keep forgetting to buy.. of course until I need a funnel then I am so mad I didn’t buy one!
September 16th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
I hope you found your recipe, I do have one, but it may be boxed up in the garage. They are fun to make, but a bit time consuming. So yummy out of the oven though. I will look for it even if you have found one, because now I want to make some too!.