10 Must Have Kitchen Gadgets

1. Silicone Basting Brushes

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This is a great alternative to your typical pastry brush! Unlike its traditional counterpart this one will not leave nasty little hairs in your food! It is also dishwasher safe, so you do not have to have separate ones for meat and pastries. These brushes are have non-absorbent, heat-resistant silicone bristles that provide even distribution, don’t retain foods, and are easy to clean.

2. Recipe Divider

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How many times have you gotten a recipe from a loved one that is simply huge? They expect you to feed an army! Instead of racking your brain about the conversions and trying to recall all of your fractions from primary school, you can turn to this little tool. This recipe wheel will make you a whiz at conversions and multiplying or dividing recipes at a glance. The rotating two-disk system allows for quick locating of the permanent, laser-etched data. Magnet also affixes to kitchen appliances for easy reference.

3. Adjustable Measuring Cup/Scoop

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Whoever thought of this idea is pure genius! . This handy device allows you to select the amount you want to measure, from 1/8th to 1/2 cup (or 2 tablespoons to 9 tablespoons) then scoop up the exact amount of your ingredient, whether it be liquid or dry ingredients. This is a great space saving tool that can take the place of those bulky measuring cups.

4. Collapsible Colander

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This has to be one of the greatest inventions ever! A normal colander takes up SO much room in your cabinets and if you are like me, you need at least two if not four! That is a lot of cabinet space wasted, but not anymore. These fold up and take half the room in your cabinets, leaving room for more fun gadgets.

5.Salad Spinner

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Although the salad spinner only has one general purpose, it is a must for you salad lovers out there. Washing the lettuce is one of the hardest things to remember to do and if you forget, the dressing will not stick to the lettuce! Waiting for it to air-dry takes forever; patting it dry with paper towels doesn’t do a thorough job and can leave paper fiber on the greens. Yuck!

6.Over the Sink Cutting Board

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Rinse and chop foods with this ingenious two-piece prep assistant. Use one side for meats, the other for vegetables. Convenient silicone colander nests into the hardwood cutting board, then collapses flat for storage.

7. Immersion Mixer

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Whip up frozen drinks, blend the perfect marinade or chop vegetables and more with an immersion mixer. With this terrific tool, you have the power, variable speeds and variety of attachments to do it all. The wire whisk allows you to puree and mix ingredients for ideal glazes, marinades and so much more. The blending rod lets you blend from within liquids like mixed drinks, soup or milk for the perfect taste sensation every time. This baby will also chop foods and is small and easy to store!

8. Redi-Check Roast Alert Electronic Thermometer

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No more, standing over a hot fire, dying of heat exhaustion for your food to be done! This timer/thermometer allows to check the temperature of food in the oven or on grill from anywhere in the house. You can be up to 100 feet away from the food and will be alerted when your food is at the correct temperature.

9. Mandoline

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This is a great little cutting tool. The mandoline lets you slice like an expert. Cut apples, potatoes, carrots and other produce with uniformity and precision. Want waffle cuts or crinkle cuts? This little baby has you covered!

10. KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

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This is the mother of all mixers! The Artisan mixer has a 5qt. bowel with 325 watts of power and 10 speeds. The head also tilts back allowing easy access to your mixture. However this is no ordinary mixer! You can buy attachments to make this mixer super useful. It can become a food grinder, an ice cream maker, a pasta maker, or sausage stuffer with the right attachment.

Coffee Bean Centerpiece

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I am completely and utterly obsessed with coffee, but that is not the only reason I love this centerpiece idea. Adding coffee beans to a centerpiece adds texture and interest to flowers. The candles resting in a pile of coffee beans also add a nice touch and incorporate well with the centerpiece. When the candles are lit, the aroma of coffee is sure to fill the air. Yum…. Plus, adding the candle design will save you a lot of money in the way of flowers!

Free Wedding Budget Calculator

 

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Bridal Party Tees is always looking for a way to make your wedding planning easier. Therefore, we have created a free wedding budget calculator. All you have to do is simply change the amount in the budget column and fill out the estimated and actual amounts and the work sheet will do the rest for you! We hope this is just another way we can help you with your wedding planning!

Download here and enjoy! Free BPT Budget Calculator

We Want to Make You a Star!

 

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Bridal Party Tees wants to make you a star! We would like to invite you to send us pictures of you sportin’ your personalized gear. Just email us a picture (www.BridalPartyTees@eretailing.com). Along with the picture, simply tell us where you wore your items, and if you have any advice for new brides, you can include that as well. Send us a pic and you can be our next Bridal Party Tees Star!

Personalized Wedding Pillows!

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We have just made a unique addition to our catalogue of personalized items. I am very excited to tell you that we now have pillowcases! Yeah! These pillowcases may be personalized with your own saying and/or image. These make a great bridal shower or wedding gift that is sure to win the heart of any bride. You could also upload a picture of the bride and groom on their wedding day. Simply add their names and wedding date and you have a personalized anniversary gift. This idea is perfect for the second anniversary gift of cotton! What a unique way to honor tradition and have a great gift too.

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Who Sits Where at the Reception

seatingThe bride and groom hold the two most important seats at the reception. Their table should be easily seen from anywhere in the room so all the guests can be witness to their expressions of happiness. The following diagrams offer suggestions for seating attendants and family members.

The Wedding Party
Traditionally, the table for the wedding party is rectangular, with seating on one side only, facing out, so the guests can see the couple easily; often the table will be on a dais. The table should be centrally located, and flower arrangements should be kept low so as not to obstruct anyone’s view.

If the table is round, the bride and groom should still face the room. The best man is seated to the right of the bride; the maid or matron of honor sits to the groom’s left. The remainder of the wedding party is seated outward from the bride and groom, alternating groomsmen and bridesmaids.

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Parents of the Bride and Groom
At the most traditional hosts’ table, the bride’s mother sits in the center facing out, where she can keep close watch on the party; the bride’s father sits directly across from her, and the groom’s father sits on her right. The officiant may be seated to the left of the bride’s mother. The groom’s mother traditionally sits to the right of the bride’s father, with the officiant’s spouse to his left.

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The seating arrangement above allows the closest relatives and friends of the bride and groom to join them at one table. The wedding party is represented with the best man to the right of the bride and the maid or matron of honor to the groom’s left. Traditionally, the male-female pattern continues around the entire table. Grandparents or siblings can be seated on the other side of each of the honor attendants. The officiant is seated to the right of the grandparent next to the best man; the bride’s mother is to the right of the officiant. On her right, the groom’s father is seated with the officiant’s spouse (if he or she has one) on his right. Finally, the father of the bride is seated to the right of the officiant’s spouse, while the groom’s mother is seated to his right.

 

 

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Individual Towel Cakes

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Ready for some good, clean fun? Your guests will laugh with glee when they see these fabulous towel cake favors. Each delectable ‘dessert’ is really a fluffy hand towel folded to look like a tasty treat. These unique, practical gifts are perfect as bridal shower favors and baby shower favors. Best of all, they’re calorie-free!

Available in seven tempting designs: cherry mousse, sweet vanilla, chocolate, cherry cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake and lemon cheesecake. Yummy!

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Elegant Pearl Monogram

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Add an extra touch of elegance to your wedding with a beautiful monogram. A chic pearl monogram, tied with a satin bow and hanging from a sconce, will add personalization and style to your wedding. To make this stylish accent, simply string pearl beads onto 16-gauge wire and make loops at ends. Then shape the wire into a letter 20 inches tall. Secure the junctions with finer wire and you have a wonderful addition to your wedding.

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