Kitchen Products

PAUL:  I don't mind cooking. I make simple meals, and try to be healthy.

Opening Jars

PAUL:  One of my favorite new tools is my electric jar opener. I have always had an under-the-cabinet bottle and jar  opener. You slide the lid into the v-shaped grip and turn. This works okay one-handed for small bottles and jars, and I use it to open my hobby glue and paint jars. But this kind of opener is hard to use for larger jars, like salsa and spaghetti sauce jars, and sometimes I had to ask Stephanie to open them with two hands. Now, I use the electric opener all the time.  It's quick and easy even with one hand.

STEPHANIE: I use it when I cook, too. It's great for women because we have weaker wrists. We bought one for my mom and she uses it all the time. Ours is white, to match our kitchen.

Black & Decker JW200 Lids Off Automatic Jar Opener, JW-200. Order online

Iced Tea Maker
PAUL:  I like to drink iced tea all year-round, and usually make a pitcher at a time. To do this safely with one hand, I use a Iced Tea Maker, instead of a kettle. A full kettle of boiling water is difficult to pour into a pitcher, even if you haven't suffered a stroke. This Iced Tea Maker is light-weight and quick and easy to use. I brew green tea with a bag of peppermint tea for flavor.  It's very refreshing and healthy.

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Fruit and Vegetable Brush

PAUL:  I like to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.  My favorites are apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, grapes, and sweet red peppers. I use a brush with suction cups to hold it to the bottom of the sink under the faucet.  It's quick and easy to use with one hand..You can also use it as a fingernail brush. Order online

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