Product Review: Stainless Steel Colander from Pro Chef Kitchen Tools

I needed a new strainer/ colander for harvesting the plants from my patio garden so I decided to give this one a try.

The holes are a little larger than similar product that I have seen and they are spaced pretty far apart. I am able to harvest the lettuce, cilantro, and kale and wash them in this without a problem.

It is made out of stainless steel and it can go in the dishwasher without an issue. It is not the largest colander holding about three quarts, but it is functional.

I do not believe that this product is "chef quality" like the company claims, but it seems functional for home use.

Find it here: Colander from Pro Chef Kitchen Tools

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: GikBay's S Hooks

I have gardening tools, clothes, and a few other items that I wanted to hang out of Madison's reach but did not have the means to do it so they were up on a shelf.

These hooks seem pretty durable for their size and they are small enough that they fit through the handles of various items.

I like that these are affordable and that they come in three sizes, I received the smallest size. They are also available in a set with five of each size.

Find them here: S Hooks from GikBay

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: Apex Gardening Set

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If you have a small garden or are having trouble with arthritis these tools are able to get the job done while being significantly lighter than their counterparts.

This set comes with four tools: a transplanter with gradation marks, a cultivator, shears, and a trowel.

These are made from a light aluminum with long handles. For these reasons, I believe they would be great for people with arthritis or just general joint pain.

There were a few issues but they do not change the usability of the set; they were mostly cosmetic. The set arrived a little dirty, the trowel does not come smoothly to a point there are a few sharp corners, the shears needed to be sharpened, and the transplanter's gradation marks are not completely visible.

None of these problems render any part of the set unusable.

Find it here: Apex Long-Handled Gardening Set

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: Chef's Star Stainless Steel Compost Bin, 1 Gallon

I have just recently gotten into trying to grow some herbs. Thankfully, I have been able to try a few products that help.

This Stainless Steel Compost Bin from Chef's Star holds up to a gallon of scraps and has a charcoal filter that makes you forget that it is even there in between uses.

It is large enough to hold at least a couple day's worth of scraps, which is great for me.

The bin is sleek and looks classy enough to keep on the counter.

I really like that the lid does not close too tightly so you can use a compost safe bag to protect the inside of the bin if desired.

The product comes with an extra set of filters but you only have to change it every six months or less.

If any problems arise I will be updating this post, hopefully it will not be necessary.

#Composting doesn't have to smell. I have been using mine for two weeks and almost forgot it was on the counter in between uses. The filter works exceptionally well.

A photo posted by Jessica Scheetz (@ispelledjssicawrong) on Jun 11, 2016 at 12:26pm PDT

Find it here: Chef's Star Stainless Steel Compost Bin

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: Hori Hori Garden Knife

Gardening is a great pastime whether you are trying to grow food or flowers; having the right tools makes it enjoyable.

Hori Hori's Garden Knife comes with a sheath for safe storage as well as a Paper Knife for opening boxes or envelopes.

The sheath is made out of thick leather and the metal blade extends all the way through the handle with three fasteners for added strength and durability. The sheath has a loop to attach the knife to your clothing or a bag.


I really like that the blade has a ruler etched into the metal, it will not rub off and it is in inches and millimeters. The blade has two knife sides, one is serrated and the other is smooth, the smooth side needs to be sharpened but the serrated side seems to be okay for now.

I could see this product being useful for gardening, fishing, and camping.

The Paper Knife is smaller than the palm of my hand and it is easy to use, but I noticed that it would be hard to use for left handed people unless they could flip the blade around somehow. The instructions are not in English so I do not know if it is possible. The blade is sharp and I have used it for cutting through the tape on boxes without a problem.


Find it here: Hori Hori Garden Knife and Paper Knife

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.

Product Review: Dr.Meter® Moisture Meter

I have a confession: I do not have a green thumb. 

I am hoping to start growing some of our own food on our balcony next year and wanted to be sure that they will survive. Again, my thumbs are far from green.

Madison loves tomatoes so I wanted to be able to grow our own. I received the Dr. Meter® Moisture to make this possible.

It works immediately and it seems to be accurate. I would recommend it for those new to gardening and those who have been doing it for awhile. I noticed in the reviews that several people were surprised that their plants have not been receiving an adequate amount of water for years. 

Find a meter here: Dr. Meter Moisture Meter

I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.