We have here the monkey-peeler. This is one of the many cute tools you can find these days in kitchen stores. It's been a while since Alessi began making household tools with faces and personalities; now the whimsical Italian inspiration has spread to mouse-shaped cheese shredders and monkey-shaped veggie peelers.
Is this good? Well, I think that depends on the tool.
In this case, she can hold the grip more easily than the traditional horizontal peeler and she loves using her special peeler. So, she likes to help peel.
I'd say that's working.
When the whimsy of the tool gets in the way (oddly shaped knife handles are not as practical, for instance) it's not working for us.
If you're out there looking for some kid's gifts for the kitchen this year, here are some suggestions to start with:
- A step-stool - if you're only going to invest in one kid-chef item, this is it!
- Child-sized apron
- Measuring spoons and scoops - look for easy-to read numbers and sturdy construction
- Glass measuring cup - 1 and 2-cup sizes
- A knife they can handle
- Non-slip cutting board
- Small bowls, lightweight metal or plastic for measuring out ingredients
- A timer
- Small silicone spatula
- Silicone rolling mat for dough
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