We’ve covered a lot of cool kitchen gadgets on here, but my favorites are the ones that are so obvious, yet took forever for someone to invent. I mean, I cook all the time and can come up with about a thousand things that I would love a new gadget to make easier. But nothing ever comes of it. I just continue with my same routine, much like all of you out there, cursing that pot of boiling water when it burns me for the umpteenth time. Seriously, every time I’m boiling potatoes I cringe as I put them in the pot because I know that scalding backsplash is coming. And then I think, if only there were some way I could live a potato-filled existence without constantly burning myself!
Thank the heavens above! The Foodpod Cooking Vessel (Wrapables, $14.95) has heard of my plight and has come to rescue my fingertips from blistering! When I first saw this strange contraption, I didn’t quite understand its genius – I mean, it just looks like some weird silicone pod. What the hell am I supposed to do with that? Upon closer inspection, I realized that this strange contraption was my cooking savior. Used primarily for boiling, this pod also works great for blanching and steaming a variety of foods. All you have to do is put your food in the pod, close the lid, and pop the pod in a pot of boiling water. Your foods will cook quickly and evenly, but more importantly, you won’t burn yourself on hot water backsplash because you’re not dropping small items into a giant empty pot.
Just think of all the foods you can now cook without burning yourself – eggs, red potatoes, broccoli, or shellfish. And I’m not just suggesting those because they’re featured in the four photos directly at the bottom of this post. Oh wait, that’s exactly why I’m using those examples.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 9″ x 9″ x 9″
-Nonstick
-Built in grip clip
-Easy to use
-Ensures even cooking
-Time saving
-Top rack dishwasher safe
-Made of silicone
