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I was thinking about how I missed having an indoor thermometer that measures humidity. It's such a small specific thing, one I'd never think of getting unless pushed to it (which I was by one particularly dry winter). But I like having one now.

What are your small, "random" or "junk drawer" type of gadgets that you actually use or like having around?

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[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

One of the breville milk frothers: https://www.seriouseats.com/best-milk-frothers-5189329

It's paid for itself since I make my own chai latte's at home every morning. Impulse purchase that I've used every day for years.

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

How do you do that? Every chai recipe I've looked up has been overly complicated.

[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I use tea bags, these ones which I find in the international / indian food section of a larger store: https://www.realcanadiansuperstore.ca/tea-masala-chai-bags-special-international-blend-1/p/21050375_EA

I use a big travel mug so I toss 2 tea bags in and fill it about 1/2 way with water. While it steeps I put the milk in the frother and when it's done, squeeze out the bags + pour the milk in. Add sugar as desired.

I've tried various loose leaf chai's but I personally don't find the difference in flavor worth the effort / price compared to these bags. Making it from scratch with spices is a lot of work and I'm way too lazy for that.

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Me, this morning, making plain old coffee, "Man, my milk could be frothed right now."

I'm learning I can do it by heating the milk in a saucepan on the stove, then use a whisk to froth the milk until foamy. Maybe I'll try this next time.

I don't need my coffee particularly strong. Maybe I'll try a cafe au lait next time.