My favorite is by far the preparation bowls. I love cooking, and my biggest pet peeve is running out of room on my cutting board. I am headed to ikea next weekend and plan on buying me some of those!
HIIII! Finally getting around to reaching out to the giveaway winner! You won the Teuta Matoshi dress from this video!! Can you reply with your email so I can get your info to send it out!? 🎉
@Mia Maples ohmygosh! I can't believe it🥹 I am so excited, this is truly the most exciting thing ever and the best Christmas present ever 😍🥰 my comment with my email keeps disappearing so I sent it to you via Instagram ❤️
as a Swedish person i can confirm that the egg slicer and the cheese slicer is a must in every Swedish home. I have never lived without even one of them 😂
I am from Lithuania but live in Norway and have been jusing egg slicer, cheese slicer and apple slicer for very long time, i can even remember my mom jusing the egg slicer when i was little 20+ years ago.😂
I also love the egg slicer, I just love iconic stuff.😂 I'm a huge fan of Mia's channel, I've been watching it for years.❤️❤️ My brother is getting married in TWO months and I don't nothing to wear yet... This dress looks amazing and I would be more than thankful to have this kind of dress.🌹 I have always been blown away by these remarkable Teuta Matoshi dresses. These are my favorite videos and of course the sewing videos too.😝 Thank you Mia for making these enjoyable and entertaining videos. PS Thank you for being there in the good and in the bad days.😊 Love, Ariel❤️
As a German this is kinda funny because I’m 25 and I cannot remember *not* having an egg cutter, cheese slicer, the tea thing and other handy things flying around at home! And now my own kitchen is equipped similarly. I love ikea haha.
Love how Mia didn't read the name of the product. Cookie dough scoop - "that ice cream scoop is weird!" And the best, the milk frother - "to mix coffee or tea" 😂😂 i imagine ikea engineering tapping their heads in Sweden 😂😂
Don't forget the lime juicer! Lol. I know it said lemon on the product info but anyone who cooks regularly knows the difference between lemon and lime juicers.... plus she put it in upside down 😂
@@quinnzelreign8775 she put it in the right way… I know it seems like it would go the other way, but it actually juices much better if you place it fruit side down. :)
@@klarenee1123 nah, lol. I have like 6 different lime juicers (I keep breaking them cuz I buy the cheap plastic ones instead of just investing in a good one). I definitely get more juice from putting it in following the shape of it. And all of this just reminds me that I have 20 limes in my fridge to juice.
@@quinnzelreign8775 it won’t let me post a link but while that may be your preferred method, it’s not the “right” one. It’s intended to be placed facing down. Good on you for figuring out your own best practice, but you said Mia put it in the wrong way.. I’m just telling you she didn’t. Have fun juicing your limes tho, lol ;)
Mia being in her 20's and loving grandma things is great representation for the grandmas stuck in young people bodies community. Love the cover for rolling pin!
@@mathilde.henriette We have some but I think that because we have a lot of people from different cultures which require very different things for the food they make there's no universally necessary tool. Except maybe the lemon squeezer and a grater of sorts. I've never been in a house without one. Garlic press is common but many prefer to cut their garlic.
@@yukikanegawa7470 That's very true, in the Netherlands we have alot of cultures aswel, our stores are slowly starting to sell things that are used in other cultures not just the things that dutch culture use.
@@mathilde.henriettewe have most of these things, but it is fun to see people use them for the first time, and also to see the quality. Like that frosting squirt thing was interesting but lacked execution.
The ice cream scoops are for cookies! Portion out cookie dough and push them out onto the baking tray. Definitely my fav item. Much easier to pop out dough and clean than other scoops! 🍪
As someone who lives in Germany, I have to say that the egg slicer is my favorite. I don't know anyone who doesn't own one. Also, in my opinion, they are actually more convenient than cutting the egg with a knife, because then often the yolk swells out of the white. And the slices are also much thinner this way. 😀
Everyone needs a good cheese slicer :) Btw that icecream scoop isn't for icecream, it's for measuring cookie dough. Just check out it's name in the package!
My fav part is when Mama maples made the cookie dough scoop work like a charm for scooping out the ice cream. Moms can make anything work. Happy holidays and thank you for putting a face on our smile like always.
As a mexican I loved seeing how the lime squeezer is a “kitchen gadget”, while for us is literally a necessity. Needless to say I NEED that heart rolling ping for my valentine’s cookies ❤
The garlic press that comes apart is a GAME CHANGER!! Def grabbing one next time. And props to Mia for acknowledging that the jar opener could help her grandma, we love an accessible gadget 💁🏻♀️
This is so fun to watch because here in the Netherlands half of the kitchen items in this video are completely normal to have in your kitchen, everyone has them
Hi Mia! The egg slicer can also be used to slice mushrooms and strawberries. If you are making egg salad, slice the egg once, and then rotate the egg 90 degrees and cut again. It makes chopping the egg very easy. Thanks for the great video!
Your mother is the most supportive and enthusiastic person ever. The way she complemented the cut of the carrot 😂 My favourite tool would have to be the garlic press 2.0. I have IKEA’s old garlic press and it’s so hard to clean!
As a fellow maximalist there’s nothing that excites me more than a cute little kitchen gadget that I most definitely do not need, so the choice is obvious - a roller for heart shaped decorations. Also, Mia reviewing kitchen gadgets while not reading their descriptions has me weak😂 These testing videos always brighten up my day!
As a 31 year old mom, with a two year old, I had to say that I appreciate you so much! I have always been a big TH-cam fanatic and enjoy watching peoples content, but I especially love Mia’s because it’s something that I can have on with my little one in the room. I love her! It’s always clean, fun, entertainment! Keep doing what you are doing Mia.
The cheese slicer 😂😂😂 Here in the netherlands one of the most common kitchen tools you can think of! And it doesn’t only slice cheese, you can peel /slice your cucumber, zuccini, eggplant with it also! So not just single use 😊
It’s s so bizarre to me that not everyone uses a cheese slicer. Personally I grew up with a lot of this gadgets as a everyday day object, so it’s really fun seeing other people try them 😂 But the cheese slicer is the best (you can also use it as at cake spade if you don’t have a cake spade)😂✨ This was a really fun and cool video and the dress is so beautiful 😍
I was way too old when I learned that some countries don't have cheese slicers as normal day thing and actually just use knife to cut the cheese for a sandwich.
@@AnniCarlssonI'm English and I was in my late 20s when I learned that cheese planes existed. But my husband has pretty much always had one. Until Ikea came to the UK a lot of these tools were considered a bit fancy so working class households didn't tend to have them.
Growing up with a Dutch dad and grandmother, we had so many cheese slicers growing up. We even had the fancy ones that matched the fancy dining set. The mini whisk is also perfect for thickening cream for desserts, my family favourite is peppermint crisp tart, makes whisking cream effortless.
I have a lot of those gadgets and they're quite handy. The egg cutter, if you slice it once then rotate it and slice it again it makes great egg pieces for egg salad. :) And yes, I was totally triggered by the ice cream scoops. They were not ice cream scoops. They are COOKIE scoops. lol You guys gave it a good go though! 😆😆 Don't get me started on the frother. I can't! 🤪😱
I love that as a Dutch person, having a cheese slicer in your house is basically part of our culture. We do love our cheeses haha. Well done IKEA for FINALLY introducing it to the entire world 🥰
@@sammansson5206 and your gut is fine with having all that cheese? That is the first thing doctor remove from people to keep them healthy and with good gut.
Haha, I grew up with the egg slicer being a staple in my household. My favorite gadgets are probably the prepping bowls for their simple practicality and the jar opener, which if i remember correctly was developed for elderly and disabled people as an accessibility tool. You’re not the only one who’s obsessed with ikea’s products, thanks for living our collective ikea shopping fantasies 😂❤
As someone with arthritis and bad joints and loose muscles I definitely LOVE the jar opener! I use one all the time in my own life for a bit more independence since it’s hard asking people for help opening up jam when you’re 21 and don’t want to look weak!
I work at IKEA and was putting out price tags in a new room set. It had one of those little squeezy icing bottle things and I had NO idea what it was 😂 I was searching under like baby bottles.. eventually found it! Also the “ice cream” scoops are actually for cookie dough to get nice even size cookies, but good to know it sort of works for ice cream too if you’re desperate 😂
As a dutch person i can confirm, cheese slicers are amazing and definitely a must have in a kitchen! Definitely not a single-use item as it works as a great peeler for vegetables or fruit too! ☺
As a sweedish person I’m always a little chocked a cheese slicer isn’t a staple in everyone’s home 😂 My fave from this video has to be the cutting-board extensions for easy collection of chopped goods, have to get them next time I’m at IKEA!
Same as I Finnish person, like I didn't even know before this video that a cheese slicer isn't as staple of an object as a ladle in every household for example :D
When you use the hand held lime squeezer, I believe you are supposed to put the lime (or lemon) in the opposite direction (slice side up) so that the press turns it inside out and you get max amount of juice!
I absolutely love the child-like wonder and excitement Mia and Mama Maples get from little kitchen gadgets (and tools) ☺️ She always brings a smile to my face!
I actually use the garlic press in my own kitchen, my mother in law has the pampered chef one but your girls cheap and discovered the ikea one is a great dupe for it. Can we also just take a moment and appreciate how genuine you are in every video? Even reading these comments, it really shows that kindness attracts kindness as all of your supporters are equally as lovely as you
I love how amazed she was by somethings I consider common tools lol (I.e the first tea strainer, cheese slicer, garlic press that opens) 🤣. Loving it ! ❤
oh those preparation bowls are a game changer !!! Also, can we appreciate how Mia was able to use all of the gadgets in this 3 course meal. I love how we were able to see the real functionality of it vs. just watching it being tested. Loved the dedication
I noticed someone else said most of these gadgets are common in Sweden. I live in America but my grandmother from Sweden raised me. Most of these tools were every day items growing up! The egg slicer and cheese slicer specifically warmed my heart. I just lost her this summer and miss her terribly! The cheese slicer was (and is) a must. The egg slicer reminded me of warm spring days when we would make egg salad sandwiches and sit in the back yard under the big pear trees and eat lunch. Nostalgic. You slice one way, and then turn and slice again, and it dices the eggs! We used an old white one and as a kid I thought it was so nifty.
like half of these tools are common in argentina and if theyre not its because theyre a bit too expensive for the average middle class person but probably on every higher class household, like yea im saving up to buy shoes i cant afford to buy any type of icecream scoop or garlic grater but like theyre not gadgets or uncommon, theyre average items. the garlic grater is easier to clean but still not a gadget, just a better normal tool
Yes most of these stuff you can buy in every grocery store in Sweden. I know cheese slicers is not a thing in a lot of places even if cheese slicer is the best thing ever (not Swedish tho… I think they are Norwegian 😔 but egg slicers…. How do you even get perfect slices of eggs on your sandwich?
The cheese slicer is my favourite for a couple reasons: 1. Since I’m Dutch it was funny to see you discover the slicer for the first time. This is because it is a very common thing here in the Netherlands and every household owns one. We call it a ‘kaasschaaf’ here and commonly use it for our lunch sandwiches. 2. I mean, I love cheese too. That should be enough reason as is lol :). Glad to see you discovered the kaasschaaf to make your life a little easier! 3. You can actually use it for other things too. Like if you need another food thinly sliced (cucumber for example).
@@chandracox6814 some people are considerate at put lower prices items on a wish list. so people don’t have to feel shit for not being able to buy something expensive
The egg slicers are GREAT I used them when I worked in the food industry. You can also turn the egg after you've sliced it to cut it into smaller pieces and if you get a sturdy enough one they're good for whole mushrooms and things like that too, it cuts the time way down when you're doing a bunch at once 💖
I think the piping thing is for icing and not frosting. It's thinner and less solid, so it would probably work better. That said, that heart rolling pin is definitely my favorite. Makes me wish there was an ikea nearby because that's so simple but so cute!!
The tea strainer is definitely my favorite. I’m a big loose tea drinker so any gadget that helps drink the tea with no mess is a must. Thank you for sharing ❤
As a dutchie I must say my favorite gadget is the cheese slicer however we use it everyday so if that's the cutoff for being a gadget it might be considered a tool 🤭 it also serves multiple functions for instance slicing a cucumber or peeling a potato or carrot!
The cheese slicer and egg slicer is probably in every household in the Nordic countries. So weird seeing it being strange for others. I love when mama maples is in your videos
I’ve seen a lot of comments similar to this. I’m curious what you slice eggs for. Is it common just to serve sliced eggs, or do you use them for something particular?
It's really funny and entertaining to watch her marvel over gadgets we have had in Scandinavian countries since the 80's and 90's 😊 The egg slicer is a nostalgic part of my childhood.
My favorite was the fruit cover, simple but super useful. The cheese slicer and the jar opener caught my eye as well. The mandolin is so cool but I don’t think I cook enough to actually need it.
I have severe arthritis everywhere and the cheapest & easiest thing to get to open up jars and bottles is the gripping shelf/drawer liner, ( you know the one that has little bumps all over it that you can find even at the dollar store) cut a square piece from it and you can open up anything. My mom tried to see one time if it would work after seeing something similar at a house wears store and we have used them for years now, it will amaze you, not to mention it ends up costing a few cents how can you go wrong.
I really loved the preparation bowls! Such a simple and genius idea to free up chopping board space without making a mess on the counter. Definitely getting those on the next IKEA trip 🤩
I loved the rolling pin cover. I think it’s a great way to add something extra to baked goods without needing too much experience. The fact that it also is removable is a win as it doesn’t take up cupboard space
The alternate use of the egg slicer is surrogate guitar/harp. We used to have that gadget when I was little and I would come into the kitchen sometimes, pull it out of the drawer, play a "song" on it and put it back. 10/10 would recommend.
As someone from Europe I actually heard of most of them, but the preparation bowl. I literally need one watch me go to ikea after this video 😍 Also I love that you did Schnitzel with those cucumbers. We usually do a cucumber salat as a side dish - Its just cucumber, vinegar, sugar, water, salt and pfeffer so for next time you can try to make it even more traditional if you feel like doing so 😊
Superfun as always. Over here in Sweden, we would use the baking bag with tips for creating cookie shapes. The "ice cream scoop" is actually a cookie scoop for the dough that you scoop out on the baking sheet. They are often a little difficult to get out from the usual ice cream scoops why the holes in the middle. And the little whisk, we use it as a foam maker on the top of the coffee or your chai latte :). So hope you will find even more uses for those gadgets. Happy cooking.
As someone who’s family has to chop a lot for dinners, I have to say my favorite are those cutting board corner bowls. No need to pick up pieces one by one to put them in separate bowls, you can just sweep them in! Also, that Chip high five was the sweetest ever 😭
For opening jars, give your grandma a "jar key", that just lifts the x of a, little to release the vacuum and then it becomes so easy to twist open, no force needed at all. You also don't need big hands. And it's so small to store. Love it.
As someone who drinks tea everyday, the tea steeping tools are literally a game changer! Especially the second ones they work perfectlyyy! Also the rolling pin one is sooo cute
As a VERY messy cook and baker, I find the preparation bowls so useful and cool! I always end up cutting everything on the same cutting board and mixing everything by accident, I need those!
Whoever created the cutting board prep bowl deserves a Nobel prize because its so genius. Ordering it rn XD Also ty Mia for being so generous and kind! Happy Holidays everyone and good luck!
As a german i grew up with an egg slicer as a staple kitchen gadget. So i guess just because of that, I will pick it. 😄 Also it was really fun to see how you both got so excited about Schnitzel 😄.
You know you're getting old when you get super excited about kitchen gadgets... My favourite one was the roller for heart shaped decorations 😍 Love you Mia!
I think the meat tenderizer was my favorite simply because of the stress relief it seemed to give Mama Maples, she let a lot of emotions out on that schnitzel 😂
As someone who uses lemons/citrus fruits a lot (I love baking), the lemon squeezer that you said you actually rather disliked is actually something me and my family use almost every day. We don’t have quite the same model, so maybe ours is easier to squeeze. Thanks for the amazing video! Keep up the good work.
I honestly love the idea of the bowls that hang off the side of a cutting board! I always get overwhelmed with everything that gathers! Also... The cheese slicer is something that I never knew I needed.
The jar opener is a literal life saver! Don't have to wait for people to visit to open jars anymore or run them under hot water and worry about dropping them while still struggling to open them 😅
When you struggle to open a jar you can use like a butter knife and insert it on the side by the ridges to lift the lid a bit and remove the vacuum. Then, it’s gonna open easily 😊 I hope that makes sense 😅
That and trying to use the piping bottle for regular frosting instead of royal icing. I love her to death, but I was nearly screaming at the television a few times.
I love the "bowls" for the cutting board edges! I am lazy and like to use one board for every veggie but sometimes they don't all go into the recipe at the same time. They'd be great for keeping things separate. Only wish they came in like pastel colors instead of carrot and peas colors. 😂
I’ve had 4 days off and horrible tooth pain, and I discovered your channel and could not stop watching. Thank you so much for getting me through a tough few days. I definitely subscribed! 🎉
Honestly while studying abroad and the holiday season approaching, watching this really brought me some sense of home hehe. I’m Norwegian and these tools are all in my kitchen cupboards at home. The cutting board deviders or the apple and egg slicer are my absolute favourites. Really impressed with Mia’s generosity, the dress is gorgeous
i actually think the plastic icing squeezer would work really great for making pancakes! but i think the rolling pin cover is my fave! it’s such a cute touch for any cookie! 💖
I love the egg slicer, totally my favorite! We use ours for mushrooms, berries, and all kinds of stuff! It's perfect for cutting nice strawberries for cakes
As a Norwegian, I can’t live without an egg slicer or a cheese slicer. I have never been in a home that doesn’t have them, and they’re so practical! Also, that Teuta Matoshi dress is stunning (they all are, tbh)
As a cheese lover, the cheese slicer definitely has my heart 🧀 Also, the last one is perfect for frothing milk to put on your coffee. Definitely adds a ✨barista✨ vibe to your drink!
Cheese slicer - use it to slice cucumber and raw carrots but from top to bottom (long thin slices). Works great as a side dish for example salad or for sushi bowl with some soy sauce and sesame seeds. I have used it this Xmas to have cucumber slices and I put salmon tartare on it. I used a metal ring to make burgers as a gadget to get a nice round shape for the tartare. It looked fancy. 🎉
Love how excited mama maples is to try all these items with you ☺️☺️ loved the sliders that you can add to the sides of your cutting board during chopping, egg slicer was so satisfying to watch and loved the cheese slicer as well 😁
My favorite is by far the preparation bowls. I love cooking, and my biggest pet peeve is running out of room on my cutting board. I am headed to ikea next weekend and plan on buying me some of those!
HIIII! Finally getting around to reaching out to the giveaway winner! You won the Teuta Matoshi dress from this video!! Can you reply with your email so I can get your info to send it out!? 🎉
@Mia Maples ohmygosh! I can't believe it🥹 I am so excited, this is truly the most exciting thing ever and the best Christmas present ever 😍🥰 my comment with my email keeps disappearing so I sent it to you via Instagram ❤️
That dress was so cute! Congrats
@@Tori.Davis97 Oh strange!! I will check my DM's what's your instagram account? :D XOXO
@@MiaMaples tori.davis97 😊😊
as a Swedish person i can confirm that the egg slicer and the cheese slicer is a must in every Swedish home. I have never lived without even one of them 😂
I am from Lithuania but live in Norway and have been jusing egg slicer, cheese slicer and apple slicer for very long time, i can even remember my mom jusing the egg slicer when i was little 20+ years ago.😂
Same for Germany :D
Yeap same for finnish households, i think it's a scandi/northern euro thing
Yes! Household staples. So funny to see a Canadian being surprised at their utility when they're so common to us. 😅
I also love the egg slicer, I just love iconic stuff.😂
I'm a huge fan of Mia's channel, I've been watching it for years.❤️❤️ My brother is getting married in TWO months and I don't nothing to wear yet... This dress looks amazing and I would be more than thankful to have this kind of dress.🌹 I have always been blown away by these remarkable Teuta Matoshi dresses. These are my favorite videos and of course the sewing videos too.😝
Thank you Mia for making these enjoyable and entertaining videos.
PS Thank you for being there in the good and in the bad days.😊
Love, Ariel❤️
Healing my childhood trauma by watching your mother/daughter relationship 💕 literally makes my heart happy how much fun you have together
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Yes! Same here!
❤ I know it's like, I'm gonna try to be Maple Mom to my children ❤ My favorite part is Maple Mom trying everything on the menu 😢❤
Same😢I lost my mom to cancer and she was sick most my life but I know she would love to be like momma maples if she was here and wasn't sick ❤
Mia being amazed by mostly basic kitchen tools for 20 minutes straight. Love it.
kitchen gadgets* 😂
Right lmao, I can't tell if it's just Mia or if I'm just used to most of these because I'm Swedish and always have them in my kitchen.
@@thespankmyfrank it's just Mia lol
@@thespankmyfrank the vast majority of them are completely normal in Germany as well at least
@@hanspeter1886 most are things I’ve seen and used in the US too 😂
As a German this is kinda funny because I’m 25 and I cannot remember *not* having an egg cutter, cheese slicer, the tea thing and other handy things flying around at home! And now my own kitchen is equipped similarly. I love ikea haha.
this is like basic equipment for germans haha!!
@@sarahf1911 Pretty much basic equipment for most Europeans! :D
The Dutch are chiming in.
wow really?
@@Garsnoos basic equipment in Australia too
Love how Mia didn't read the name of the product. Cookie dough scoop - "that ice cream scoop is weird!" And the best, the milk frother - "to mix coffee or tea" 😂😂 i imagine ikea engineering tapping their heads in Sweden 😂😂
I looked it up. You can use them for ice cream too, based on the picture. But I don’t like the idea of sticking your finger in the dough or ice cream.
Don't forget the lime juicer! Lol. I know it said lemon on the product info but anyone who cooks regularly knows the difference between lemon and lime juicers.... plus she put it in upside down 😂
@@quinnzelreign8775 she put it in the right way… I know it seems like it would go the other way, but it actually juices much better if you place it fruit side down. :)
@@klarenee1123 nah, lol. I have like 6 different lime juicers (I keep breaking them cuz I buy the cheap plastic ones instead of just investing in a good one). I definitely get more juice from putting it in following the shape of it.
And all of this just reminds me that I have 20 limes in my fridge to juice.
@@quinnzelreign8775 it won’t let me post a link but while that may be your preferred method, it’s not the “right” one. It’s intended to be placed facing down.
Good on you for figuring out your own best practice, but you said Mia put it in the wrong way.. I’m just telling you she didn’t.
Have fun juicing your limes tho, lol ;)
Mia being in her 20's and loving grandma things is great representation for the grandmas stuck in young people bodies community. Love the cover for rolling pin!
Mia’s mom coming in and always performing so fluidly is what I’m here for.
As a Dutchie it is so funny to watch this 😂 Most of us already use a lot of these items, and seeing Mia react to them is beautiful and hilarious 🥲🥰
Ik was echt even in de war voor een moment. Ik dacht dat ze dit soort dingen ook in Amerika hadden hahaha.
@@mathilde.henriette We have some but I think that because we have a lot of people from different cultures which require very different things for the food they make there's no universally necessary tool. Except maybe the lemon squeezer and a grater of sorts. I've never been in a house without one. Garlic press is common but many prefer to cut their garlic.
@@yukikanegawa7470 That's very true, in the Netherlands we have alot of cultures aswel, our stores are slowly starting to sell things that are used in other cultures not just the things that dutch culture use.
Same thing in Hungary. I don't think of them as gadgets because they are around for decades.
@@mathilde.henriettewe have most of these things, but it is fun to see people use them for the first time, and also to see the quality. Like that frosting squirt thing was interesting but lacked execution.
The ice cream scoops are for cookies! Portion out cookie dough and push them out onto the baking tray. Definitely my fav item. Much easier to pop out dough and clean than other scoops! 🍪
As someone who lives in Germany, I have to say that the egg slicer is my favorite. I don't know anyone who doesn't own one. Also, in my opinion, they are actually more convenient than cutting the egg with a knife, because then often the yolk swells out of the white. And the slices are also much thinner this way. 😀
Yep, and you can use it for mushrooms too!
@@sophiemayerhofer5900 This is actually a really good idea. I'll have to give it a try. :D
Also she says Schnitzel very well.
@@sophiemayerhofer5900 Fantastic idea! I’ve had one of these for years but never thought of using it for mushrooms…love it, thanks!🍄
Same in The Netherlands.
Everyone needs a good cheese slicer :) Btw that icecream scoop isn't for icecream, it's for measuring cookie dough. Just check out it's name in the package!
I had to go to comments just to see if anyone else was going to say this 😂
I just came to look for this. Yup it said it on the packaging that it's a cookie dough scoop
I was coming to say the same thing. It's for dough.
Same here. 😂😂😂
I know this is old, but why not use the mandoline to cut the cheese?! And yes, I do love my cheese slicer, but. . .
My fav part is when Mama maples made the cookie dough scoop work like a charm for scooping out the ice cream. Moms can make anything work. Happy holidays and thank you for putting a face on our smile like always.
As a mexican I loved seeing how the lime squeezer is a “kitchen gadget”, while for us is literally a necessity. Needless to say I NEED that heart rolling ping for my valentine’s cookies ❤
The garlic press that comes apart is a GAME CHANGER!! Def grabbing one next time. And props to Mia for acknowledging that the jar opener could help her grandma, we love an accessible gadget 💁🏻♀️
This is so fun to watch because here in the Netherlands half of the kitchen items in this video are completely normal to have in your kitchen, everyone has them
The second lemon squeezer works really well if you have a normal sized lemon. It’s actually quicker than the other sort and easier to clean up too.
I find it works best with limes
Hi Mia! The egg slicer can also be used to slice mushrooms and strawberries. If you are making egg salad, slice the egg once, and then rotate the egg 90 degrees and cut again. It makes chopping the egg very easy. Thanks for the great video!
It works also nice for mozzarella
@@victoriasch7647 Good to know!! Thank you!
I also use it to slice olives. You can cut 4-6 olives at a time.
@@tammyhellewell6395 That's excellent!
@@erinuber2881 I think you meant to say That's eggcellent! LOL
Your mother is the most supportive and enthusiastic person ever. The way she complemented the cut of the carrot 😂 My favourite tool would have to be the garlic press 2.0. I have IKEA’s old garlic press and it’s so hard to clean!
Mia and her mom have such a cute, wholesome relationship and seeing them together in videos makes my day 💗
I love how much Mama Maples appreciate everything you do, enjoys the meals and say words of affirmation 🥺❤
As a fellow maximalist there’s nothing that excites me more than a cute little kitchen gadget that I most definitely do not need, so the choice is obvious - a roller for heart shaped decorations. Also, Mia reviewing kitchen gadgets while not reading their descriptions has me weak😂 These testing videos always brighten up my day!
i love how the hearts were still so visible even after baking! idk how often i would use it but.. want
As a Dutch person I LOVE that there was a cheese slicer in this video, but the garlic press that comes apart is definitely my fave 🥰
As a 31 year old mom, with a two year old, I had to say that I appreciate you so much! I have always been a big TH-cam fanatic and enjoy watching peoples content, but I especially love Mia’s because it’s something that I can have on with my little one in the room. I love her! It’s always clean, fun, entertainment! Keep doing what you are doing Mia.
The cheese slicer 😂😂😂 Here in the netherlands one of the most common kitchen tools you can think of! And it doesn’t only slice cheese, you can peel /slice your cucumber, zuccini, eggplant with it also! So not just single use 😊
It’s s so bizarre to me that not everyone uses a cheese slicer. Personally I grew up with a lot of this gadgets as a everyday day object, so it’s really fun seeing other people try them 😂 But the cheese slicer is the best (you can also use it as at cake spade if you don’t have a cake spade)😂✨
This was a really fun and cool video and the dress is so beautiful 😍
Same!! The cheese slicer and the egg slicer are in every household in Sweden lol.
and to peel other stuff too, i think it is not just for cheese. you can slice cucumber and peel carrots also. :3
I was way too old when I learned that some countries don't have cheese slicers as normal day thing and actually just use knife to cut the cheese for a sandwich.
@@AnniCarlssonI'm English and I was in my late 20s when I learned that cheese planes existed. But my husband has pretty much always had one. Until Ikea came to the UK a lot of these tools were considered a bit fancy so working class households didn't tend to have them.
Growing up with a Dutch dad and grandmother, we had so many cheese slicers growing up. We even had the fancy ones that matched the fancy dining set. The mini whisk is also perfect for thickening cream for desserts, my family favourite is peppermint crisp tart, makes whisking cream effortless.
I have a lot of those gadgets and they're quite handy. The egg cutter, if you slice it once then rotate it and slice it again it makes great egg pieces for egg salad. :) And yes, I was totally triggered by the ice cream scoops. They were not ice cream scoops. They are COOKIE scoops. lol You guys gave it a good go though! 😆😆 Don't get me started on the frother. I can't! 🤪😱
That's what I always use my egg slicer for. Otherwise when I do it by hand it's like super chunky cause I have shaky hands.
I love that as a Dutch person, having a cheese slicer in your house is basically part of our culture. We do love our cheeses haha. Well done IKEA for FINALLY introducing it to the entire world 🥰
Sweden is the same lol we love the cheese
I was looking for a comment about. Never knew that a cheese slicer isn't a basic is some countries
@@sammansson5206 and your gut is fine with having all that cheese? That is the first thing doctor remove from people to keep them healthy and with good gut.
@Zaira Bandy I'm not overeating and is rather healthy. If people I don't know I can't really help like
Haha 💯
Haha, I grew up with the egg slicer being a staple in my household. My favorite gadgets are probably the prepping bowls for their simple practicality and the jar opener, which if i remember correctly was developed for elderly and disabled people as an accessibility tool. You’re not the only one who’s obsessed with ikea’s products, thanks for living our collective ikea shopping fantasies 😂❤
As someone with arthritis and bad joints and loose muscles I definitely LOVE the jar opener! I use one all the time in my own life for a bit more independence since it’s hard asking people for help opening up jam when you’re 21 and don’t want to look weak!
I've contemplated asking neighbours to open jars for me but I'm not sociable enough (and I'm 26 so awkward as well) 🥲
Your moms laugh just makes me smile. She sounds like such a fun and kind person. Love the videos!
I work at IKEA and was putting out price tags in a new room set. It had one of those little squeezy icing bottle things and I had NO idea what it was 😂 I was searching under like baby bottles.. eventually found it! Also the “ice cream” scoops are actually for cookie dough to get nice even size cookies, but good to know it sort of works for ice cream too if you’re desperate 😂
I also work at IKEA and finding out what an item is for or is called drives me crazy 😂
Watching her miss use the icing bottle made me laugh so hard
As a dutch person i can confirm, cheese slicers are amazing and definitely a must have in a kitchen! Definitely not a single-use item as it works as a great peeler for vegetables or fruit too! ☺
What did we do to deserve Mia vlogmas and all this content?? * happy crying * ❤❤❤
Is she doing vlogmas everyday?!
Yes! I came to find her vlogmas short but found a whole video!!
@@Karharlan yaayyy, so she’s doing shorts and whole videos mixed but one everyday?
@@Me-su2bu yes shorts everyday I don’t know about videos
YAAA a garlic press that is easy to clean! sign me up!
The joy and comforting vibes you and your mom give are absolutely unmatched
As a sweedish person I’m always a little chocked a cheese slicer isn’t a staple in everyone’s home 😂 My fave from this video has to be the cutting-board extensions for easy collection of chopped goods, have to get them next time I’m at IKEA!
The average Dutch household also has a cheese slicer
As well as an apple corer and an egg slicer. Those have been around since forever
Finland here. I so feel you on the cheese slicer. So weird it's a "weird item" in Canada and the States. :D
We use knives😹😹😹😹
Same as I Finnish person, like I didn't even know before this video that a cheese slicer isn't as staple of an object as a ladle in every household for example :D
When you use the hand held lime squeezer, I believe you are supposed to put the lime (or lemon) in the opposite direction (slice side up) so that the press turns it inside out and you get max amount of juice!
Here in Mexico those are very common and I’ve always used them the way she used it 🤷🏻♂️ (but with smaller lemons, the green ones 😅)
I absolutely love the child-like wonder and excitement Mia and Mama Maples get from little kitchen gadgets (and tools) ☺️
She always brings a smile to my face!
I cannot on how cute and gentle Chip is when he takes the little piece of apple from Mama Maples. 🥰😍🥺👉🏻👈🏻
I actually use the garlic press in my own kitchen, my mother in law has the pampered chef one but your girls cheap and discovered the ikea one is a great dupe for it.
Can we also just take a moment and appreciate how genuine you are in every video? Even reading these comments, it really shows that kindness attracts kindness as all of your supporters are equally as lovely as you
I love how amazed she was by somethings I consider common tools lol (I.e the first tea strainer, cheese slicer, garlic press that opens) 🤣. Loving it ! ❤
oh those preparation bowls are a game changer !!! Also, can we appreciate how Mia was able to use all of the gadgets in this 3 course meal. I love how we were able to see the real functionality of it vs. just watching it being tested. Loved the dedication
My favorite part was how excited Mama Maples got to try all of Mia's meals. They love each other so much!
I noticed someone else said most of these gadgets are common in Sweden. I live in America but my grandmother from Sweden raised me. Most of these tools were every day items growing up! The egg slicer and cheese slicer specifically warmed my heart. I just lost her this summer and miss her terribly! The cheese slicer was (and is) a must. The egg slicer reminded me of warm spring days when we would make egg salad sandwiches and sit in the back yard under the big pear trees and eat lunch. Nostalgic. You slice one way, and then turn and slice again, and it dices the eggs! We used an old white one and as a kid I thought it was so nifty.
I am from Slovakia and most of these gadgets are common in my household too! 🙃
@@edinakovacs3719 interesting!! I love that! 😊 so cool to see how in different areas these are common, and in some areas not at all!
like half of these tools are common in argentina and if theyre not its because theyre a bit too expensive for the average middle class person but probably on every higher class household, like yea im saving up to buy shoes i cant afford to buy any type of icecream scoop or garlic grater but like theyre not gadgets or uncommon, theyre average items. the garlic grater is easier to clean but still not a gadget, just a better normal tool
Yes most of these stuff you can buy in every grocery store in Sweden. I know cheese slicers is not a thing in a lot of places even if cheese slicer is the best thing ever (not Swedish tho… I think they are Norwegian 😔 but egg slicers…. How do you even get perfect slices of eggs on your sandwich?
@@duntarwen2043 haha, exactly! I only want perfect slices of egg on my sandwich 😂
The bowls that attach to the cutting board is a game changer! 😮 And the heart rolling pin was so cute!!!
The cheese slicer is my favourite for a couple reasons:
1. Since I’m Dutch it was funny to see you discover the slicer for the first time. This is because it is a very common thing here in the Netherlands and every household owns one. We call it a ‘kaasschaaf’ here and commonly use it for our lunch sandwiches.
2. I mean, I love cheese too. That should be enough reason as is lol :). Glad to see you discovered the kaasschaaf to make your life a little easier!
3. You can actually use it for other things too. Like if you need another food thinly sliced (cucumber for example).
In fact every household in NL should have 2 different ones: for soft and for harder cheeses
Those cutting board catchers went straight into my Christmas wish list. Definitely a favourite for me!
They're like ten bucks lol just go get em for yourself
@@chandracox6814 Or you can get them for free when people buy it for you.
@@chandracox6814 some people are considerate at put lower prices items on a wish list. so people don’t have to feel shit for not being able to buy something expensive
Mama Maples dramatic reactions and her contagious laugh is my Favorite 😅
The egg slicers are GREAT I used them when I worked in the food industry. You can also turn the egg after you've sliced it to cut it into smaller pieces and if you get a sturdy enough one they're good for whole mushrooms and things like that too, it cuts the time way down when you're doing a bunch at once 💖
Oooh that’s a great idea for mushrooms. I was thinking maybe a really soft cheese
I think the piping thing is for icing and not frosting. It's thinner and less solid, so it would probably work better. That said, that heart rolling pin is definitely my favorite. Makes me wish there was an ikea nearby because that's so simple but so cute!!
The tea strainer is definitely my favorite. I’m a big loose tea drinker so any gadget that helps drink the tea with no mess is a must. Thank you for sharing ❤
hearing you and your mum just laugh for this entire video was so wholesome xo
As a dutchie I must say my favorite gadget is the cheese slicer however we use it everyday so if that's the cutoff for being a gadget it might be considered a tool 🤭 it also serves multiple functions for instance slicing a cucumber or peeling a potato or carrot!
The cheese slicer and egg slicer is probably in every household in the Nordic countries. So weird seeing it being strange for others.
I love when mama maples is in your videos
Waw, i didn't even know both existed ! (I'm French). And I'm not convinced it is useful ;-)
But i have the first tool for the spare tea and i didn't know that not everyone had one ^^
I'm dutch and I've never not had a cheese slicer like that haha
I’ve seen a lot of comments similar to this. I’m curious what you slice eggs for. Is it common just to serve sliced eggs, or do you use them for something particular?
@@marcilk7534 yes sliced eggs on bread. Very common breakfast in Scandinavia
I love the vegetable jelly covers. They’re such an odd item to show people when they come over but they’re actually super effective
I'm pretty sure the second piping tool is for thin almost liquids like jams or thin custards ☺️
Or Royal Icing?
@@gingerwhalen7734yes, I think it's for flooding icing.
The cutting board bowls are absolutely going to be my next IKEA purchase 😂
It's really funny and entertaining to watch her marvel over gadgets we have had in Scandinavian countries since the 80's and 90's 😊 The egg slicer is a nostalgic part of my childhood.
not only Scandinavian, but yeah. It's super fun, to see here mind blown about them, while you like "Well, ehrm... I use them since... ever?"
Same! I'm German and have grown up with these tools and never considered them special lol
Time to run to IKEA and get the cutting board bowls. Thank you to Mia for giving us the quality content we always need
My favorite was the fruit cover, simple but super useful. The cheese slicer and the jar opener caught my eye as well. The mandolin is so cool but I don’t think I cook enough to actually need it.
I am an occupational therapist, and I have recommended the jar opener to so many people! Definitely my favorite of this haul 😁
I have severe arthritis everywhere and the cheapest & easiest thing to get to open up jars and bottles is the gripping shelf/drawer liner, ( you know the one that has little bumps all over it that you can find even at the dollar store) cut a square piece from it and you can open up anything. My mom tried to see one time if it would work after seeing something similar at a house wears store and we have used them for years now, it will amaze you, not to mention it ends up costing a few cents how can you go wrong.
I really loved the preparation bowls! Such a simple and genius idea to free up chopping board space without making a mess on the counter. Definitely getting those on the next IKEA trip 🤩
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I loved the rolling pin cover. I think it’s a great way to add something extra to baked goods without needing too much experience. The fact that it also is removable is a win as it doesn’t take up cupboard space
The alternate use of the egg slicer is surrogate guitar/harp.
We used to have that gadget when I was little and I would come into the kitchen sometimes, pull it out of the drawer, play a "song" on it and put it back. 10/10 would recommend.
Literally Mia's mom has THE BEST laugh! It brings me joy every time I hear it! It's so infectious, I can't help giggling with her! 🤣❤️
So I’m obsessed with the cutting board corners! Seriously, not so hard to make, but ingenious! Thanks for being you Mia!
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As someone from Europe I actually heard of most of them, but the preparation bowl. I literally need one watch me go to ikea after this video 😍
Also I love that you did Schnitzel with those cucumbers. We usually do a cucumber salat as a side dish - Its just cucumber, vinegar, sugar, water, salt and pfeffer so for next time you can try to make it even more traditional if you feel like doing so 😊
I will never get over how giggly your mom is it literally has me smiling ear to ear every video. I love you and your mom you guys are so wholesome❤
Superfun as always. Over here in Sweden, we would use the baking bag with tips for creating cookie shapes. The "ice cream scoop" is actually a cookie scoop for the dough that you scoop out on the baking sheet. They are often a little difficult to get out from the usual ice cream scoops why the holes in the middle. And the little whisk, we use it as a foam maker on the top of the coffee or your chai latte :). So hope you will find even more uses for those gadgets. Happy cooking.
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I loved how you used the milk frother to stir your hot chocolate 😂 my mom used this gadget literally every morning for her latte macchiato
As someone who’s family has to chop a lot for dinners, I have to say my favorite are those cutting board corner bowls. No need to pick up pieces one by one to put them in separate bowls, you can just sweep them in! Also, that Chip high five was the sweetest ever 😭
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For opening jars, give your grandma a "jar key", that just lifts the x of a, little to release the vacuum and then it becomes so easy to twist open, no force needed at all. You also don't need big hands. And it's so small to store. Love it.
As someone who drinks tea everyday, the tea steeping tools are literally a game changer! Especially the second ones they work perfectlyyy! Also the rolling pin one is sooo cute
The metal round steeper I use for tea and for powdered sugar on French toast lol. It’s awesome bc you can grab it and it doesn’t go everywhere
Your mother is always so supportive and seems to be the most excited person in every video. SO ADORABLE!!
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As a VERY messy cook and baker, I find the preparation bowls so useful and cool! I always end up cutting everything on the same cutting board and mixing everything by accident, I need those!
Love how Mia loves most of the Ikea gadgets!
But was triggered that she never washed any item before using them!! 😳
Whoever created the cutting board prep bowl deserves a Nobel prize because its so genius. Ordering it rn XD Also ty Mia for being so generous and kind! Happy Holidays everyone and good luck!
As a german i grew up with an egg slicer as a staple kitchen gadget. So i guess just because of that, I will pick it. 😄
Also it was really fun to see how you both got so excited about Schnitzel 😄.
Those cutting board bowls are GENIUS, where have they been all of my life?! And the jar opener, truly incredible.
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You know you're getting old when you get super excited about kitchen gadgets... My favourite one was the roller for heart shaped decorations 😍 Love you Mia!
I think the meat tenderizer was my favorite simply because of the stress relief it seemed to give Mama Maples, she let a lot of emotions out on that schnitzel 😂
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As someone who uses lemons/citrus fruits a lot (I love baking), the lemon squeezer that you said you actually rather disliked is actually something me and my family use almost every day. We don’t have quite the same model, so maybe ours is easier to squeeze.
Thanks for the amazing video! Keep up the good work.
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I honestly love the idea of the bowls that hang off the side of a cutting board! I always get overwhelmed with everything that gathers! Also... The cheese slicer is something that I never knew I needed.
The jar opener is a literal life saver! Don't have to wait for people to visit to open jars anymore or run them under hot water and worry about dropping them while still struggling to open them 😅
When you struggle to open a jar you can use like a butter knife and insert it on the side by the ridges to lift the lid a bit and remove the vacuum. Then, it’s gonna open easily 😊 I hope that makes sense 😅
I love how Mia used a cookie scooper as an ice-cream scooper, iconic
I came looking for this comment!
@@sidneyrose6 same
That and trying to use the piping bottle for regular frosting instead of royal icing. I love her to death, but I was nearly screaming at the television a few times.
I love the "bowls" for the cutting board edges! I am lazy and like to use one board for every veggie but sometimes they don't all go into the recipe at the same time. They'd be great for keeping things separate. Only wish they came in like pastel colors instead of carrot and peas colors. 😂
I’ve had 4 days off and horrible tooth pain, and I discovered your channel and could not stop watching. Thank you so much for getting me through a tough few days. I definitely subscribed! 🎉
Honestly while studying abroad and the holiday season approaching, watching this really brought me some sense of home hehe. I’m Norwegian and these tools are all in my kitchen cupboards at home. The cutting board deviders or the apple and egg slicer are my absolute favourites. Really impressed with Mia’s generosity, the dress is gorgeous
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I love that you can tell when Mia is reading from a script vs just talking from her heart. The professionalism really jumps out
i actually think the plastic icing squeezer would work really great for making pancakes! but i think the rolling pin cover is my fave! it’s such a cute touch for any cookie! 💖
I love the egg slicer, totally my favorite! We use ours for mushrooms, berries, and all kinds of stuff! It's perfect for cutting nice strawberries for cakes
Also slices mozzarella balls for a Caprese salad.
Mama Maples is absolutely hilarious! I’m glad she got to enjoy the multiple course meal. 10/10 job on plating, Mia👏🏻
As a Norwegian, I can’t live without an egg slicer or a cheese slicer. I have never been in a home that doesn’t have them, and they’re so practical! Also, that Teuta Matoshi dress is stunning (they all are, tbh)
Mia is so humble and genuine. I literally could watch Mia and Mama Maples do anything. They are so adorable.😍
I love how appreciative your mom is when you bring out the dishes
There's no way you're giving away such beautiful and expensive dresses. That is so nice! Also, I love Mama Maples' laugh. It's so contagious! ❤
the eggslicer is my favourite!! It's also perfect to use to slice strawberries when making and decorating summer cakes :)
As a cheese lover, the cheese slicer definitely has my heart 🧀 Also, the last one is perfect for frothing milk to put on your coffee. Definitely adds a ✨barista✨ vibe to your drink!
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I need those preparation bowls they seem so convenient
Cheese slicer - use it to slice cucumber and raw carrots but from top to bottom (long thin slices). Works great as a side dish for example salad or for sushi bowl with some soy sauce and sesame seeds. I have used it this Xmas to have cucumber slices and I put salmon tartare on it. I used a metal ring to make burgers as a gadget to get a nice round shape for the tartare. It looked fancy. 🎉
Love how excited mama maples is to try all these items with you ☺️☺️ loved the sliders that you can add to the sides of your cutting board during chopping, egg slicer was so satisfying to watch and loved the cheese slicer as well 😁