What is the kitchen utensil/gadget you can't live without?

[MommyBird]

We have a new toy that has quickly become a favorite.

My husband and two sons have gotten into the habit of making energy shakes after they ride (Dave) and row (Nick & Drew).
I got tired of having the big blender out and washing the pitcher all the time. It's big, heavy and awkward.

So, I gave my husband a Tribest Personal Blender for our anniversary just this month. The guys love it. I do not use it but I love it too. Multiple containers, lightweight, they put it away, much quieter than the big one, who wouldn't love it.

Here are pics of us using our Dutch Oven for the first time...Notice the bikes on the truck...and the big red gloves...

[Tuckervill]

Why are you wearing the gloves if you're using the lid lifter?

The other most useful thing I like is a lid stand, so when you have to take the lid off to stir or serve, you can put the lid down and it won't get dirty. Also, I suggest always using it in a fire ring, even when using charcoal (if your campground has one of those grills on a stand, you can do it there, too). We don't want anyone accidentally tripping over a hot oven! I have learned how to use one over the fire, with regular coals from the fire, too, which is much earthier! It's so much fun!

Karen

[Zen]

I make coffee by putting the grounds in a coffee filter placed in a hand-held strainer.

I make poached eggs using mason jar rings.

I re-use aluminum pie pans.

I'm obviously not the one to answer this.

[sgtiger]

Zen, the mason jar rings for eggs is brilliant. I've been eyeballing egg rings because I like making my own breakfast sandwiches, but I hate the thought of adding another kitchen doodad to my already cluttered kitchen drawers. Thanks, I'll be using your idea next time.

[Zen]

Zen, the mason jar rings for eggs is brilliant.

I wish I could take credit for it but honesty is my weakness at times
I found that idea while I was searching 'how to make poached eggs'
Incidentally, they work great.

[MommyBird]

Why are you wearing the gloves if you're using the lid lifter?

Karen

This was our first use. We didn't know what to expect.
The gloves were the main draw for my husband. When we were walking into the Lodge Outlet store he reminded me that we were "just looking."
Then he spied the gloves and asked "do I get to wear these gloves if I Dutch Oven cook?" I said "yes" and he couldn't load his cart fast enough. So fast that we forgot the lid stand!

There wasn't a fire ring at this site so we sat in in the gravel.

Now we use these big metal dog bowls you can get at Walmart. We learned this trick at a rally from a DO oficionado. He also showed me his $6 welders gloves when he saw my $14 Lodge gloves. I had to tell him that his gloves were not bright enough to lure my husband into this new hobby.