A couple of years ago, I attended a Preparedness Fair and saw my former neighbor. She is very well versed in Emergency Preparedness and Food Storage. In talking with her, she stressed the importance of having hand-powered tools to use in case of a power outage. I agreed with her thinking, but didn't really think about it until recently. So, this is one of my first purchases. This is the OXO Good Grips Egg Beater. I looked at several different models, but ended up getting this one for several reasons.
I really like the grip being upright instead of horizontal. I feel like I have better control when I am using it.
I also like the fact that the beaters are removable, which makes for easy clean-up.
In addition, the entire bottom section can be removed and thrown in the dishwasher, again for easy clean-up.
I decided that I wanted a snack....and decided to make a 'fat free' version. The pudding is fat-free and powdered milk is fat-free. (I decided not to think of the carbs!).
I substituted powdered milk and really cold water for the 'milk' requirement. If I were to do this again, I would cut down on the water just to help it thick-up quickly.
Using this hand beater was easy and quick. It cleans easily and fits right into the drawer. So, in a pinch, or just when I want to do something quick, I will use this hand-crank beater.
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I've been using mine for several years now; I got when when they first appeared and I couldn't find an older one that wasn't rusted. I use it all the time - quick and easy, even to whip cream or egg whites.
I am so glad to hear you great review. I am really enjoying it! Thanks for stopping by:)
reminds me...
years ago while getting ready to whip the cream at Thanksgiving for our pumpkin pies I handed the hand-powered egg beater (gets better volume than electric -- and it was almost an heirloom then) to my teenage nephew. he looked at it and said "where do I plug it in?"
never gave it much thought as an emergency prepardness tool but will keep that in mind now!
I love the "Where do I plug it in?" comment! This is classic! Thanks for sharing with us!
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