There's just something about this guy that I really enjoy. He's relaxed, gives fair reviews, is informative, and he makes corny jokes which I appreciate. Keep the vids coming, I can't tell you how many items I've bought without any hesitation after watching your reviews 👍
He's just legit. That's the main appeal for me He isn't screaming, he isn't blaring generic royalty free music, he isn't trying to sell me things every second of the video. He's just making videos, and I can appreciate that.
Same for me, he has a good voice. He has changed the channel a lot since his wife was in some of the videos. I would never buy the stuff he shows, but i still see every video he makes, and enjoying them a lot 👻👋🏻🔆
@@VirtanenDK I didn’t realize his wife was ever in the videos. What happened there, is he still married? I think I just assumed he was a single/divorced or widowed or something. It doesn’t matter either way, if it isn’t public knowledge I don’t need to know.
I think much of the time the cutting gadgets are for people with one hand or don’t have good dexterity. I love this channel but idk why he doesn’t explain that many of the stupid products are really just meant for a specific person
The best item that i've every bought is a super sharp paring knife. I remember slicing my fingers just trying to get it out of the packet.I use it for everything now.. I can understand some kitchen gadgets though because i have a hard time opening cans and jars, due to arthritis.
Honestly for the most part, I agree. BUT..... I have a gadget that I LOVE. It is so basic but I love it, it is a strawberry slicer (though you can use it on more). It resembles the old egg slicer. I honestly use it all the time and it hasn't dulled yet in 2 years!
Dude, when i rented a room from my uncle, i talked him out of buying all kinds of shit that i know he would only use like once, maybe twice a year. I had to after he bought a snow cone maker...in winter... and then used it the day it arrived and sat up on a shelf all summer long without any use. I don't live with him anymore, but the last thing i talked him out of is a fucking hotdog roller, like the ones they have in gas stations that would have taken up over half his counter in his kitchen. The dude already only ate hotdogs like twice every two months, wouldn't use the stove or the microwave to cook them, and would only cook them outside on the grill.
I have a few oddball items in my kitchen but they get rotation on a weekly (at most monthly) basis. I have a tool that's made for washing rice, that's it. It sort of looks like a fancy mixing spoon, except it has an agitator on one end and a strainer tool along the handle. I cook a lot of rice (am Japanese) and use it often. I guess weird tool use just might depend on your lifestyle or cultural background.
11:08 I love how he couldn't resist to turn it into a drumming session. Cuz I would've done the same, so for me, that's a very thorough review, showing irresistible drumming potential and all.
When I see a product on tv in a commercial or in a store I sometimes take a chance & buy but the ones I’m unsure about I look him up & he does a review for me. I’m reviewing while he is & I’m glad he’s here to help us. He’s awesome at doing this too.
A lot of “as seen tv” products are made for people with disabilities, like the grape slicer. They market them to everyone though as they make more money that way
Thank you for brightening my day and always bringing a smile to my face. I enjoy relaxing and watching your reviews. I find them very helpful. And, you always seem to do or say something that makes me laugh, and for that, I thank you. Also, I like the Q & A. Very nice closure to the video. Thanks!
We had chef wizards when I was younger, then again I’m in my twenties to I’m still pretty young. The metal portion was so weak that we gave up and used tongs, I only picked it up for vary fragile things like fried eggs or cheese ravioli
I actually have the 4-slot utensil rest in my kitchen. I grew up with everyone having one in their kitchen so I needed one, and I like it. Much easier to clean that a ceramic one like my mom has, and I like that we can put multiple utensils in one area instead of having them all over the counter.
Unilid is absolutely perfect and exactly what I've been looking for so I dont have to use clingfilm! Also I'm pretty sure most cans so not to cover the can once opened and to emptying into a non metallic container.
I have a different brand and I basically use it for dog can food or small can of salsa, the bigger ones I’ve barely use, mine don’t have a dial in the middle. The small ones I use a lot while camping and they’ve stayed put in the cooler therefore there’s no contamination from dog food etc. leaking watery gunk all over the cooler.
My husband and I really enjoy and appreciate your videos, they're a very interesting mix of informative and entertaining! I was happy to see you mention Amazon sellers buying in bulk at ultra cheap prices from overseas just to mark up and resell on Amazon. More people should be aware of how common that tactic is.
Another great video...thanks for doing these! I love kitchen gadgets and I have a friend who also loves them too. So glad that you're getting outside and enjoying the nice weather. Stay safe and keep these great videos coming!
For the grapes, sandwich them in between two small flat plates and run a knife through the middle. Your top hand would be on the plate so the cutting risk is low.
@@johnv6806 Hi! My Mother-in-law cut grapes for several of her recipes. “The Waldorf Astoria chicken salad”, the “Green Jell-O Thing”, and this other salad with lettuce and stuff I can't remember what it's called. I wish when I had the opportunity I would have asked her to teach me how to cook, and gotten copies of her recipes. Foolish youth, thinking she'd be around forever. May she rest in peace, 1927-1998.
Thanks for answering my question, sir! Appreciate the answer completely as a content creator myself. Great video as always, looking forward to the next one!
Are the poach pods very different than a silicone cupcake mold? I feel like if you already own some of those, they could be dual purpose. Also, canned goods are still fine for a reasonable amount of time past their best by date as long as there is no dents, bulging, or rusting going on.
The poach pods are a decent option for cooking eggs in the microwave (although you must cover them loosely) if you have limited cooking facilities and pans. I came across them while staying with a friend as we were both moving between countries and most of our belongings were packed up. It wasn’t haute cuisine, but it made a nice change for breakfasts.
The chef wizard has been around for years! No clue how it has lasted! The lids aren’t new either, I have a set that do not have the plastic disc on top! I happen to enjoy your reviews! Keep up the great work!
I like your channel. I don't buy a lot of kitchen gadgets overall. I'm fairly old and, "old school" for a large majority of cooking, but it's fun to see what is out there. The one thing on my list to get is some muffin/cupcake pans with a slight handle? or place to grip the pan better as it's pulled from the oven.. And some silicone fingertip pot holders. The silicone drip mat for keeping the counter clean is just another item to be washed. 6 of one half dozen of another.. wipe the counter of a few drips or end up washing off the silicone drip mat. I'll just wipe up the counter quick like after cooking.
I enjoy watching your reviews to see the gadgets in action. When demonstrating the unilid you are demonstrating its water-tightness not its air-tightness but still a great video. :)
Hey James! Love the channel and the thorough reviews! Have you ever thought about reviewing the Magic Mesh magnetic screen? I still see the advertisement from time to time.
I love your channel... I love your reviews... You have a great personality, it's calming and soothing to me. Also really enjoy watching when your kids review with you and let's not forget Bailey :)
Your reviews are super generous... you are so kind! 1. Anyone with ANY knife skills at all would have cut those grapes and tomatoes faster (and more evenly) than the slicer gadget cut them... and a knife is clearly easier to clean than this contraption; 2. loved the poacher gadget for its simplicity (and effectiveness); 3. I liked how you tried to get the small lid to fit :) to no avail - and you are so kind & generous: that center dial made the stacking possibilities questionable; 4. Loved your mention of the Honeymooners episode with Ralph & Norton trying to sell that kitchen helper... epic fail! As was THIS gadget if you consider that it didn't actually work well for all the intended uses; 5. You said it! Hype!!! Why is a spoon rest not enough for people anymore??? Who actually uses this many utensils at one time? You said it yourself. It seems like a space hog that serves no real purpose a spoon rest or saucer don't already provide. I give YOU a definite thumbs up. The gadgets? An eye roll.
I totally get the comments section on items. What its rating most of the time is the seller and its grouped "kitchen" items they sell. Also those reviews I have found ratings proven to be fake reviews made by the company itself to boost their selling.
The reviews are likely "bought". They contact people to "buy" stuff (you buy, they pay you back) with the expectation you review them. I've done a few, luckily I pick products I know I like, and can honestly review well - I get pinged for beauty, and I stick to nail polish and the like.
Jacob Pedersen I don't know. I had an email, and since they wanted to use Paypal, I decided to bite. After all, I could return Amazon stuff or chargeback if I had to.
I cut grapes in slices for mixed green salads, chicken salad, fruit salad, some Mediterranean savory dishes, a pork chop that’s made with some fruits...it’s definitely a thing. I would never do anything but cut them with a knife though.
Hey I didn't know you were from Jacksonville. I've always been intrigued by as seen on TV products about as long as I can remember and been watching your channel for a while now. Reppin the 904! Can I get a DUUUUUUUVAAAAAAAAL!! :P
I actually bought two items based on your reviews: the round collapsible stool and the thin wallet. The wallet was the biggest surprise. At first I was put off by the card holding position, but now I like it. The stool is something I use every day at the stable. It's very handy and it's compact size is great. I wish it was a little taller, though. Thanks for the reviews!
@@BeccaHetrick “Plastic began the canned marriage in the 1950s with epoxy resins coating aluminium (think soda tin) and steel cans (think food can). About a million tons of can coatings are now producted globally to line cans and most cans are coated internally and externally with films of 1 to 10 µm thickness.” “Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a controversial chemical compound present in commercially available tin can plastic linings and transferred to canned food. The inside of the can is coated with an epoxy coating, in an attempt to prevent food or beverage from coming into contact with the metal.” “BPA became popular in the 1950s when scientists discovered its myriad of uses. It was so cheap to make, hailed as multi-functional, resistant to impact and heat, transparent and used to avoid food spoilage and contamination. Sounds perfect right? Wrong. We now know BPA to be an endocrine disrupter. This means it wreaks havoc on our hormones.”
Firsona I’ve had them for 6 months, I put them through the dishwasher every time & so far they are as good as they were from day 1. It took me a couple of try’s to get them on correctly, it’s better to practice with something that doesn’t contain liquid, I was afraid I’d splash it. But once you get the hang of it there’s no problem
I was interested to hear how you moved here. Thanks for spending the time you do making these, and remaining productively busy during the new swing of things. Always enjoy your consistently good reviews and banter. Thanks!
18:23 them tomatoes are or were still good quite a lot of tinned foods last WAY past their expiration dates and in times like these having food that last quite a while is a great thing.
I like your videos because you don’t act, you are just you reviewing stuff so it’s like watching a neighbor or a friend talking about gadgets. Keep it going
@@Bubben246 The BPA ling inside the can, can cause a lot of health problems. Almost all producers of plastic (like water bottles) have taken it out and they tout it!) Some say it's just controversy, but I don't and why take the chance? There's lots of info out there, but here's something if you're interested: www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/221205
@@teero1292 some people just don't know (or believe in the dangers of BPA) What p*sses me off, are companies MAKING these covers for cans so people keep doing it!
@@Bubben246 The BPA lining inside cans, once exposed to air, may cause lots of health problems. Many plastic manufacturers have taken it OUT of their products (toys, water bottles) and they tout it! Some think it's just controversy, but I do not - and why take the chance? Lots of info out there, but here's something if you're interested: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25813067/ www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/221205
After a number of fun hours watching your channel I thought the following: " I truly believe that a link is broken between the inventor and the consumer.... from time to time I come up with an idea that would make my task a little easier.... to realize such invention not only takes time and effort and let's just say that my invention is that one that would make my life happier.... Unfortunately this is what most inventors think about along with the consumers... however where it goes wrong is that the company that assumes this next step Is usually too cheap to make it out of good material and the whole invention is now a disservice to the consumers and to finalize my point is what we end up with a simple let down... keep up your good work ...
I love these little gadget reviews! I'm a sucker for stuff like that! I wonder how well those silicone bowl covers hold up in the freezer, like if you made a batch of lasagna and wanted to freeze it, would they protect the food from freezer burn?
Definitely getting some poach pods. I just don't poach enough eggs to be extremely skilled at it. Don't apologize for sitting outside. I was supposed to be in Vegas last weekend for my husband's soccer tournament, and your backyard is the closest I'll probably get this year.
A lot of these "as seen on tv" items are actually originally designed for the disabled and elderly. But if that was their only market it would be hard to break even, let alone turn a profit. The zip slice, poacher cups, and chef wizard reviewed in this video all stick out to me as being for people with troubles using traditional utensils.
I once accidentally used a can of tomatoes that were expired by over 6 years. They were fine. Amazon appears to be better now. I've had 2 deliveries come before the estimated time this week. One 1-2 days and one standard. Headphones and an Xbox controller so nothing essential.
I like all your vids so far, take the time to talk about a product and showing how it works, and your personal thoughts on it, the price etc. Do what works best for you. i rather a longer vid with a good review than waste my time with a fast vid that dosent give enough information. I love the shades, i was thinking they looked expensive so i was surprised when you said something like $15. Your vids are more professional looking than mine. I could rerecord several times and like you i could end up using only a couple min after recording a few hrs. But i enjoy it and those who dont like my vids, well i ummm stopped forcing them to wafch. hahaha Kep up the great work
I have the chef wizard and love it, it is good at getting into the corner of a pan when you are whisking thick gravy or pudding. To pick things you have to get them up higher onto the whisk. I use it for every thing like picking up frying hot dogs or chicken. I love your videos.Thank you..
I sure hope not...makes a difference to know that most of those cheap items were knockoffs from regular items, with “stealing” the tech, etc. I used to look at them with amusement, not any more.
I watched a video about the ninja pan and have since been watching almost all of the videos on this channel. I have no idea why. I love this guy’s energy and how he really thinks outside the box to test out these things I’ve always wondered about, but wasn’t a sucker enough to buy myself. This dude really needs to have some products of his own. I’d probably buy them though because he’s honest.
I have something to say not about the Uni-Lid specifically, but about silicone stretch lids in general. I have a set of eight that I love. The more I use these, the more that I like them. And there is no wasted foil or wrap to discard. Oh...the smallest lid I use on half lemons and limes.
I watch this every night so I can fall asleep. I've done this for about 2 months now. I can't sleep without his voice and I can't stay wake if I listen to him
Diy "fresh can top" cut a 20oz soda bottles top portion off (just above the label), remove the lid, and use a lighter or a heat gun to shrink the top around the top of a can, let cool, screw the lid on, pop off the can, open the can, place topper back on can. Enjoy soda. NOTE, theese are ACTUALLY airtight, so if you use on a carbonated beverage, crack the cap every few minutes or else it will explode, once you drink about half the can you can stop doing this.
Minor criticism on the Uni-Lid review: As a review channel I kind of expect you to get the big pack for a proper review instead of grabbing the small one and only testing half the available lids. Aside from that: Nice video, as always :)
With the utensil holder I'd be worried about cross contamination the most. I still prefer to use those silicon spoon rests, even though it takes up more space.
There's just something about this guy that I really enjoy. He's relaxed, gives fair reviews, is informative, and he makes corny jokes which I appreciate. Keep the vids coming, I can't tell you how many items I've bought without any hesitation after watching your reviews 👍
Rickey Koga he’s a dad, he can’t help the dad jokes.
He has a cool personality and seems like the type of guy who’d be a great neighbor. Hell if I lived in Vegas I’d probably be more like that too!
@@GeddyRC va0
im not a dad yet and i love 🌽 ny jokes tbh 😂
He's just legit. That's the main appeal for me
He isn't screaming, he isn't blaring generic royalty free music, he isn't trying to sell me things every second of the video. He's just making videos, and I can appreciate that.
I have literally no interest in buying these products... I love this channel.
Come for the reviews, stay for James.
Same for me, he has a good voice. He has changed the channel a lot since his wife was in some of the videos.
I would never buy the stuff he shows, but i still see every video he makes, and enjoying them a lot 👻👋🏻🔆
I want those spoons that don't touch the counter - nothing else. He didn't review, but showed them. What were they called?
@@VirtanenDK I didn’t realize his wife was ever in the videos. What happened there, is he still married? I think I just assumed he was a single/divorced or widowed or something. It doesn’t matter either way, if it isn’t public knowledge I don’t need to know.
What you mean some of them products are cool 😎
Most of these cutters just make you think - Why use these "gadgets", when knife is faster and easier.
I think much of the time the cutting gadgets are for people with one hand or don’t have good dexterity. I love this channel but idk why he doesn’t explain that many of the stupid products are really just meant for a specific person
Folks with disabilities and dexterity issues are a good demographic for these gadgets. That includes older folks and people with arthritis
Ok binging with babish watcher
The best item that i've every bought is a super sharp paring knife. I remember slicing my fingers just trying to get it out of the packet.I use it for everything now.. I can understand some kitchen gadgets though because i have a hard time opening cans and jars, due to arthritis.
Honestly for the most part, I agree. BUT..... I have a gadget that I LOVE. It is so basic but I love it, it is a strawberry slicer (though you can use it on more). It resembles the old egg slicer. I honestly use it all the time and it hasn't dulled yet in 2 years!
The chef wizard is just a 'jack of all trades, master of none.'
I wonder how many people out there have cupboards full of gadgets that they have used once or twice.
Dude, when i rented a room from my uncle, i talked him out of buying all kinds of shit that i know he would only use like once, maybe twice a year. I had to after he bought a snow cone maker...in winter... and then used it the day it arrived and sat up on a shelf all summer long without any use. I don't live with him anymore, but the last thing i talked him out of is a fucking hotdog roller, like the ones they have in gas stations that would have taken up over half his counter in his kitchen. The dude already only ate hotdogs like twice every two months, wouldn't use the stove or the microwave to cook them, and would only cook them outside on the grill.
I have a few oddball items in my kitchen but they get rotation on a weekly (at most monthly) basis. I have a tool that's made for washing rice, that's it. It sort of looks like a fancy mixing spoon, except it has an agitator on one end and a strainer tool along the handle. I cook a lot of rice (am Japanese) and use it often. I guess weird tool use just might depend on your lifestyle or cultural background.
One for sure: James Freakin White!
Alton Brown would be disappointed of these single-taskers.
I’ve got a few in my cupboard lol. I was having a sort out in my kitchen yesterday and I found four that I had forgot about. Lol
James, thanks for making quarantine better with your constant videos.🙌🏾🙌🏾
11:08 I love how he couldn't resist to turn it into a drumming session. Cuz I would've done the same, so for me, that's a very thorough review, showing irresistible drumming potential and all.
Don't own one, but the way you'd clean a zip slicer is with a bottle cleaning brush.
That's what I was saying, when he said it was hard to clean! 😁
Sized more for slicing boiled eggs
Bottle scrubbers are good for lots of things
i feel like maybe the zip slicer would be good for strawberries
They should come with the brush. If it doesn't that's a complaint
"Oh no! I got a drippy spoon!" Exactly what the inventor of the Kitchen Utensil Rest thought before the lightbulb went on. 😁
When I see a product on tv in a commercial or in a store I sometimes take a chance & buy but the ones I’m unsure about I look him up & he does a review for me. I’m reviewing while he is & I’m glad he’s here to help us. He’s awesome at doing this too.
I just liked "Hi-yah!" It's the little things that make you happy.
I would love that unilid in more of a square shape. In a family where we have a bunch of Tupperware but no tops, it would be perfect 😂
Circles that flimsy may square off.
Try silocone lid. Square and circle are mixed.
Aren’t Tupperwares round??
Some are round, square, or rectangle.
@@jack-of-all-trades1420 thank you! I just searched them up and they're exactly what I need
A lot of “as seen tv” products are made for people with disabilities, like the grape slicer. They market them to everyone though as they make more money that way
Except that this slicer doesn't work. See my previous comment to see a cost free, easy way to cut these fruits.
Why would you want grapes cut?
@@G_Robb If you have small children, whole grapes are a choking hazard and its recommended to cut them up.
@@beverlyf6603 Ok, learned something new. Thanks! Good thing my two kids didn't really like grapes when they were small.
This is true!
Thank you for brightening my day and always bringing a smile to my face.
I enjoy relaxing and watching your reviews. I find them very helpful.
And, you always seem to do or say something that makes me laugh, and for that, I thank you.
Also, I like the Q & A. Very nice closure to the video. Thanks!
Me reading text on the Unilid: "Not a toy"
You: *bongos*
I don't know why but those lids remind me of the swimming caps we had to wear in the swimming pools when I was a young child. 😁
Kitty Truitt: Love it!
applying it reminds me of putting a fitted sheet on a mattress
I love your reviews! We appreciate you ❤
We had chef wizards when I was younger, then again I’m in my twenties to I’m still pretty young. The metal portion was so weak that we gave up and used tongs, I only picked it up for vary fragile things like fried eggs or cheese ravioli
Omg, I totally forgot we had those too growing up in the nineties....whatever happened to ours lol
I use the utensil rest for my brushes when I am painting!
I actually have the 4-slot utensil rest in my kitchen. I grew up with everyone having one in their kitchen so I needed one, and I like it. Much easier to clean that a ceramic one like my mom has, and I like that we can put multiple utensils in one area instead of having them all over the counter.
Unilid is absolutely perfect and exactly what I've been looking for so I dont have to use clingfilm!
Also I'm pretty sure most cans so not to cover the can once opened and to emptying into a non metallic container.
Cans oxidise very quickly once opened
I have the lids in a bigger set and love them! Round and square ones with no dials I the middle. I just got the zip slicer. Excited to try it!
I have a different brand and I basically use it for dog can food or small can of salsa, the bigger ones I’ve barely use, mine don’t have a dial in the middle. The small ones I use a lot while camping and they’ve stayed put in the cooler therefore there’s no contamination from dog food etc. leaking watery gunk all over the cooler.
My husband and I really enjoy and appreciate your videos, they're a very interesting mix of informative and entertaining! I was happy to see you mention Amazon sellers buying in bulk at ultra cheap prices from overseas just to mark up and resell on Amazon. More people should be aware of how common that tactic is.
I remember in the old Chef Wizard commercial where they showed it getting items out of jars like pickles and olives.
Another great video...thanks for doing these! I love kitchen gadgets and I have a friend who also loves them too. So glad that you're getting outside and enjoying the nice weather. Stay safe and keep these great videos coming!
For the grapes, sandwich them in between two small flat plates and run a knife through the middle. Your top hand would be on the plate so the cutting risk is low.
Most of these "easy gadgets" are intended for people with some kind of disability and still want to maintain their independence.
Who cuts grapes anyway?
@@johnv6806 a lot of people do it for babies to help prevent choking
@@johnv6806 Hi! My Mother-in-law cut grapes for several of her recipes. “The Waldorf Astoria chicken salad”, the “Green Jell-O Thing”, and this other salad with lettuce and stuff I can't remember what it's called.
I wish when I had the opportunity I would have asked her to teach me how to cook, and gotten copies of her recipes. Foolish youth, thinking she'd be around forever.
May she rest in peace, 1927-1998.
Grapes, cherry tomatoes, olives... You can also use 2 lids from cottage cheese/sour cream/deli containers.
That's a big beautiful wall there! I like the tree too...
enjoy the reviews of stuff I wouldn't think would work at all.
Spleens,huh 🌚
Utensil rest, I could use that for paint brushes more than cooking spoons!
No Ned! Just a candy dish! $90!
Great idea, Danielle!
Man you’re such a genuine and great RUclips creator keep up the great content
I'm never this early. I love your reviews. Your opinion keeps me from throwing money away. THANK YOU!
Also meant to tell you how much I enjoy your videos and they have even ,occasionally, saved me money. Thank you.
Thanks for answering my question, sir! Appreciate the answer completely as a content creator myself. Great video as always, looking forward to the next one!
I can’t believe they still sell that Chef Wizard. It’s quite junky and doesn’t last long. Just a junk drawer filler.
The video quality looks amazing! Always love watching your reviews ☺️
I really enjoy your reviews so just letting you know you are appreciated and your time spent on making them is not wasted at all! 👍🏻
I don’t know why, but I drop everything I’m doing, as soon as I get a Freakin Reviews notification!
Great review! I got those resealable bottle top things for cans years ago; never could get one on a can lol
Are the poach pods very different than a silicone cupcake mold? I feel like if you already own some of those, they could be dual purpose.
Also, canned goods are still fine for a reasonable amount of time past their best by date as long as there is no dents, bulging, or rusting going on.
15:01 love from Poland 🇵🇱❤️ didn't expect to see my classic national dish on here 😂
Btw I love the way you pronounce "pierogi"
Freakin’ Reviews I love the content you put out, keep up the great work stay safe from the quarantine.
The poach pods are a decent option for cooking eggs in the microwave (although you must cover them loosely) if you have limited cooking facilities and pans. I came across them while staying with a friend as we were both moving between countries and most of our belongings were packed up. It wasn’t haute cuisine, but it made a nice change for breakfasts.
The chef wizard has been around for years! No clue how it has lasted! The lids aren’t new either, I have a set that do not have the plastic disc on top!
I happen to enjoy your reviews! Keep up the great work!
I like your channel. I don't buy a lot of kitchen gadgets overall. I'm fairly old and, "old school" for a large majority of cooking, but it's fun to see what is out there. The one thing on my list to get is some muffin/cupcake pans with a slight handle? or place to grip the pan better as it's pulled from the oven.. And some silicone fingertip pot holders. The silicone drip mat for keeping the counter clean is just another item to be washed. 6 of one half dozen of another.. wipe the counter of a few drips or end up washing off the silicone drip mat.
I'll just wipe up the counter quick like after cooking.
A can size lid, that’s something I would grab for. I feel a can size should be in every pack they sell.
you know what I just realized - cat food lids will probably fit regular sized cans
@@evademonique -- I've seen cat food lids that fit more than one size can.
You shouldn't store food in aluminum cans. Most are plastic lined so it's ok, but it's not a good practice.
@@joa8593 dont cans oxidise when opened?
I enjoy watching your reviews to see the gadgets in action. When demonstrating the unilid you are demonstrating its water-tightness not its air-tightness but still a great video. :)
The Chef Wizard: Jack of all trades, master of none.
I bought a few of the gadgets and pans you rated - and they rock like you had said they did! Thanks for this - keep up the great work!!!!
Bailey was still looking for that lizard. Great video...again.
Haha yeah, every day.
You have a really great channel, straight forward reviews without the extra boring fluff.
Hey James! Love the channel and the thorough reviews! Have you ever thought about reviewing the Magic Mesh magnetic screen? I still see the advertisement from time to time.
I love your channel... I love your reviews... You have a great personality, it's calming and soothing to me. Also really enjoy watching when your kids review with you and let's not forget Bailey :)
I thought he made up the “Teriyaki Madness” logo to avoid any blowback from Panda Express ...then I looked it up
Your reviews are super generous... you are so kind! 1. Anyone with ANY knife skills at all would have cut those grapes and tomatoes faster (and more evenly) than the slicer gadget cut them... and a knife is clearly easier to clean than this contraption; 2. loved the poacher gadget for its simplicity (and effectiveness); 3. I liked how you tried to get the small lid to fit :) to no avail - and you are so kind & generous: that center dial made the stacking possibilities questionable; 4. Loved your mention of the Honeymooners episode with Ralph & Norton trying to sell that kitchen helper... epic fail! As was THIS gadget if you consider that it didn't actually work well for all the intended uses; 5. You said it! Hype!!! Why is a spoon rest not enough for people anymore??? Who actually uses this many utensils at one time? You said it yourself. It seems like a space hog that serves no real purpose a spoon rest or saucer don't already provide. I give YOU a definite thumbs up. The gadgets? An eye roll.
I totally get the comments section on items. What its rating most of the time is the seller and its grouped "kitchen" items they sell.
Also those reviews I have found ratings proven to be fake reviews made by the company itself to boost their selling.
The reviews are likely "bought". They contact people to "buy" stuff (you buy, they pay you back) with the expectation you review them. I've done a few, luckily I pick products I know I like, and can honestly review well - I get pinged for beauty, and I stick to nail polish and the like.
Jo Luffman how do you get contacted by these companies??
There's an app that checks for those kinds of reviews. "Check Meta Reviews"
Jacob Pedersen I don't know. I had an email, and since they wanted to use Paypal, I decided to bite. After all, I could return Amazon stuff or chargeback if I had to.
Hi James, keep up the great work, I actually have family in Las Vegas and Henderson. Love the show...keep going...You'll get that half-mil soon...
I have never in my life cut a Grape in half for any reason. So that tool makes no sense to me.
agreed. the point of a grape or a cherry tomato is that it is bite sized.
For toddlers you got to cut the grapes in half.
I cut grapes in slices for mixed green salads, chicken salad, fruit salad, some Mediterranean savory dishes, a pork chop that’s made with some fruits...it’s definitely a thing.
I would never do anything but cut them with a knife though.
Your videos are always great. Thanks for making them!
Hey I didn't know you were from Jacksonville. I've always been intrigued by as seen on TV products about as long as I can remember and been watching your channel for a while now. Reppin the 904! Can I get a DUUUUUUUVAAAAAAAAL!! :P
So glad someone else posted a big DUUUUVAAALLL, i was about to hahaha
I actually bought two items based on your reviews: the round collapsible stool and the thin wallet. The wallet was the biggest surprise. At first I was put off by the card holding position, but now I like it. The stool is something I use every day at the stable. It's very handy and it's compact size is great. I wish it was a little taller, though. Thanks for the reviews!
You're not technically supposed to leave leftovers in open cans... something about leeching chemicals or toxicity.
Reaction between the metal of the can and the acidity in the food. Many cans are now lined to prevent this from happening.
Like it doesn't leech into the food BEFORE you opened the can?!?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
RELAX, KAREN....
@@Jeni10ALL cans are lined... THEY ALWAYS HAVE BEEN....
@@BeccaHetrick “Plastic began the canned marriage in the 1950s with epoxy resins coating aluminium (think soda tin) and steel cans (think food can). About a million tons of can coatings are now producted globally to line cans and most cans are coated internally and externally with films of 1 to 10 µm thickness.”
“Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a controversial chemical compound present in commercially available tin can plastic linings and transferred to canned food. The inside of the can is coated with an epoxy coating, in an attempt to prevent food or beverage from coming into contact with the metal.”
“BPA became popular in the 1950s when scientists discovered its myriad of uses. It was so cheap to make, hailed as multi-functional, resistant to impact and heat, transparent and used to avoid food spoilage and contamination.
Sounds perfect right? Wrong. We now know BPA to be an endocrine disrupter. This means it wreaks havoc on our hormones.”
Just started watching your page... absolutely love it!!! Keep up the great content!
I love my lids. I took a permanent marker & ran it over the days of the week . It definitely helped.
Do they stretch out over time? I was wondering about that when he was reviewing them, they actually seem useful =)
Firsona I’ve had them for 6 months, I put them through the dishwasher every time & so far they are as good as they were from day 1. It took me a couple of try’s to get them on correctly, it’s better to practice with something that doesn’t contain liquid, I was afraid I’d splash it. But once you get the hang of it there’s no problem
It looks like they'd stack better if they were "burped"? Seems to have a lot of air trapped in them.
Jeandiata Smith How do you burp them? Just curious. Thanks.
I love these reviews James you rock
Your backyard looks like an awesome Zoom background!
I was interested to hear how you moved here. Thanks for spending the time you do making these, and remaining productively busy during the new swing of things. Always enjoy your consistently good reviews and banter. Thanks!
The small lid in the 3-pack is probably for large tomato-size cans
18:23 them tomatoes are or were still good quite a lot of tinned foods last WAY past their expiration dates and in times like these having food that last quite a while is a great thing.
Zip slicer could butterfly cut a hot dog. Or a hot dog cut.
or other hot dog shaped items
I have a fake one... i know what I'm doing tomorrow 🤪
For real, you would make a great writer. You're naturally communicative, and that's what it takes to be a writer.
James I like the glasses!’ You look very handsome!!😎
Your always very entertaining. I like that! Keep it up my friend!!😃✌️
John Lennon style
I have the utensil rest I love it. I wish I’d gotten an 8 slotter. Silicone, easy to clean.
I like your videos because you don’t act, you are just you reviewing stuff so it’s like watching a neighbor or a friend talking about gadgets. Keep it going
Re: Lid Covers - Don't leave food in Cans!!!
Dangerous, I can't believe how many ppl do that.
Why not?
@@Bubben246 The BPA ling inside the can, can cause a lot of health problems. Almost all producers of plastic (like water bottles) have taken it out and they tout it!) Some say it's just controversy, but I don't and why take the chance? There's lots of info out there, but here's something if you're interested:
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/221205
@@teero1292 some people just don't know (or believe in the dangers of BPA) What p*sses me off, are companies MAKING these covers for cans so people keep doing it!
@@Bubben246 The BPA lining inside cans, once exposed to air, may cause lots of health problems. Many plastic manufacturers have taken it OUT of their products (toys, water bottles) and they tout it! Some think it's just controversy, but I do not - and why take the chance? Lots of info out there, but here's something if you're interested: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25813067/
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/221205
After a number of fun hours watching your channel I thought the following: " I truly believe that a link is broken between the inventor and the consumer.... from time to time I come up with an idea that would make my task a little easier.... to realize such invention not only takes time and effort and let's just say that my invention is that one that would make my life happier.... Unfortunately this is what most inventors think about along with the consumers... however where it goes wrong is that the company that assumes this next step
Is usually too cheap to make it out of good material and the whole invention is now a disservice to the consumers and to finalize my point is what we end up with a simple let down... keep up your good work ...
I love these little gadget reviews! I'm a sucker for stuff like that!
I wonder how well those silicone bowl covers hold up in the freezer, like if you made a batch of lasagna and wanted to freeze it, would they protect the food from freezer burn?
I love your kitchen related item reviews. Makes for good dinner watching.
"That's what she said" 1:10 😆
The grape slicer ONLY works wen say HI YA Like a BOSS! 😆 HAHAHA 😆😋
Got here 37 min in! Feels weird to see his videos at 1.7k views 😂😂😂
Definitely getting some poach pods. I just don't poach enough eggs to be extremely skilled at it. Don't apologize for sitting outside. I was supposed to be in Vegas last weekend for my husband's soccer tournament, and your backyard is the closest I'll probably get this year.
NOTE: Airtight =/= Watertight
Air is a hell of a lot harder to contain than water!
ok
A lot of these "as seen on tv" items are actually originally designed for the disabled and elderly. But if that was their only market it would be hard to break even, let alone turn a profit.
The zip slice, poacher cups, and chef wizard reviewed in this video all stick out to me as being for people with troubles using traditional utensils.
I once accidentally used a can of tomatoes that were expired by over 6 years. They were fine.
Amazon appears to be better now. I've had 2 deliveries come before the estimated time this week. One 1-2 days and one standard. Headphones and an Xbox controller so nothing essential.
Ikea has the rubber lids that I use for cans, cups and even a small enough one for cucumbers.
Got here early (3 minutes after upload), what comments am I supposed to read?
I like all your vids so far, take the time to talk about a product and showing how it works, and your personal thoughts on it, the price etc. Do what works best for you.
i rather a longer vid with a good review than waste my time with a fast vid that dosent give enough information.
I love the shades, i was thinking they looked expensive so i was surprised when you said something like $15.
Your vids are more professional looking than mine. I could rerecord several times and like you i could end up using only a couple min after recording a few hrs. But i enjoy it and those who dont like my vids, well i ummm stopped forcing them to wafch. hahaha
Kep up the great work
I suggest that Bailey make an appearance in the next video!
I'll see what I can do!
I have the chef wizard and love it, it is good at getting into the corner of a pan when you are whisking thick gravy or pudding. To pick things you have to get them up higher onto the whisk. I use it for every thing like picking up frying hot dogs or chicken. I love your videos.Thank you..
I'm guessing we won't be seeing another Wish episode for a long time lol
I sure hope not...makes a difference to know that most of those cheap items were knockoffs from regular items, with “stealing” the tech, etc. I used to look at them with amusement, not any more.
I watched a video about the ninja pan and have since been watching almost all of the videos on this channel. I have no idea why. I love this guy’s energy and how he really thinks outside the box to test out these things I’ve always wondered about, but wasn’t a sucker enough to buy myself. This dude really needs to have some products of his own. I’d probably buy them though because he’s honest.
I actually love your shades. I would wear those as I like things are odd-ball/different.
I have something to say not about the Uni-Lid specifically, but about silicone stretch lids in general. I have a set of eight that I love. The more I use these, the more that I like them. And there is no wasted foil or wrap to discard. Oh...the smallest lid I use on half lemons and limes.
Got here at 2 mins, never gotten that early!
Quarantine has been rough hey? Haha
@@PantonePapi I'm actually at work LMFAO just got here and opened RUclips 😂
I watch this every night so I can fall asleep. I've done this for about 2 months now. I can't sleep without his voice and I can't stay wake if I listen to him
7 views, 7 likes. RUclips's not drunk today!
Diy "fresh can top" cut a 20oz soda bottles top portion off (just above the label), remove the lid, and use a lighter or a heat gun to shrink the top around the top of a can, let cool, screw the lid on, pop off the can, open the can, place topper back on can. Enjoy soda. NOTE, theese are ACTUALLY airtight, so if you use on a carbonated beverage, crack the cap every few minutes or else it will explode, once you drink about half the can you can stop doing this.
You just like saying “ jostle” a lot, don’t you?
Expired tomatoes 😂😂😂 you really crack me up dude Love your channel
Those pan-fried ravioli aren't "pirogi" in the slightest. Somebody lied to you.
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Minor criticism on the Uni-Lid review: As a review channel I kind of expect you to get the big pack for a proper review instead of grabbing the small one and only testing half the available lids. Aside from that: Nice video, as always :)
You can get the idea from testing just one. No one wants to spend 10 minutes watching every size being tested. Would get repetitive.
With the utensil holder I'd be worried about cross contamination the most. I still prefer to use those silicon spoon rests, even though it takes up more space.