Unintended Uses of Kitchen Gadgets

Here's my list of new uses for old kitchen tools and gadgets. Breath new life into old gadgets, find yourself some kitchen shortcuts, learn how to get double duty out of ordinary kitchen items. Save time, money and effort with these kitchen AHA! moments. Enjoy!

8" Sieve - Strain a serving or two of pasta.
AHA! Makes a great sifter. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt for your baking recipes or use it to sprinkle powdered sugar over baked goods.

Cheese Grater - Grate cheeses, zests an orange peel, minces garlic.
AHA! Use the grater instead of pastry knives to crumble cold butter for your shortbread and scone recipes. Makes for lighter, fluffier pastry dough.

BBQ Skewers - Use to make kebabs or toast marshmallows.
AKA! Use as a cake tester. Stick in the middle of a cake to test its doneness. If the skewer comes out clean, the cake is done.

Egg Slicer - Chops an Egg.
AHA! Slice butter into nice even butter pats or use it to slice the kiwis and bananas, eliminating messy handling of slippery foods.

Apple Corer - Divide an apple or pear.
AHA! Cut a round of cheese into perfect wedges. Use to cut a pan of brownies into two bite snacks.

Coffee Grinder - Grinds the java beans for the morning brew.
AHA! Rough chop a cup of nuts or grind a cinnamon stick for a fresh spice.

Coffee Filter - Make the morning coffee.
AHA! Prevent a popsicle from dripping or place one in a casket iron skillet to absorb moisture and prevent rust.

Know of any other double duty uses for common kitchen tools? Ping me a note. I'd love to learn your ideas/uses of kitchen tools and gadgets