Look, I’m gonna say this right now
I am not sorry for my single-serve coffee maker. There. I said it. It’s 7:30am on a Tuesday, and I’m already on my second cup. My kitchen looks like a Tradejet warehouse exploded in here, but I don’t care. This is my domain, and I’ll caffeinate in it how I please.
You know who I’m talking about, right? Marcus. Yeah, let’s call him Marcus. He’s that friend who always has an opinion about your life choices. Last Tuesday, over coffee at the place on 5th (ironic, huh?), he had the audacity to say, You know, those things are terrible for the environment.
I mean, come on, Marcus. You’re telling me about environmental impact while you’re sipping from a disposable cup?
And don’t even get me started on my sister, Lisa. She’s the queen of but what about…
questions. But what about the waste?
But what about the cost?
But what about the fact that you could make a full pot and share with the family?
Honestly, Lisa, I don’t wanna share. I don’t wanna commit to a full pot. I don’t wanna deal with the leftovers sitting there, getting stale. I just wanna press a button and have my coffee. Is that too much to ask?
Here’s the thing about kitchen gadgets
They’re like relationships. Some people are into monogamy—one gadget, one committment, for life. That’s not me. I’m a gadget polygamist. I’ve got my single-serve coffee maker, my air fryer, my Instant Pot, my spiralizer. (Okay, I’ll admit, I’ve only used the spiralizer twice. But that’s not the point.)
I remember this conversation I had with a colleague named Dave. We were at a conference in Austin, and he was going on and on about how his French press was the only way to go. I asked him, Dave, how many times have you actually used that thing?
He looked at me, all serious, and said, Well, I use it every Sunday.
And the rest of the week?
I asked. Starbucks, I guess.
Which… yeah. Fair enough.
So, yeah, I’ve got a lot of gadgets. And I’m not ashamed. I mean, look, I get it. There’s this whole movement out there about minimalism and simplicity and all that jazz. But you know what? I like my gadgets. They make my life easier. They make me happy. And frankly, if I wanna have a kitchen that looks like a kitchen gadgets review comparison website exploded in here, that’s my business.
And another thing—don’t even get me started on the whole but you could do it manually
argument. I mean, sure, I could hand-grind my coffee beans every morning. I could chop vegetables with a knife instead of my fancy electric chopper. But why would I wanna do that? I have better things to do with my time than to stand there, chopping and grinding and sweating over a hot stove. I’d rather be reading a book, or watching a movie, or, you know, living my life.
But here’s where I’ll admit I might be wrong
Okay, fine. Maybe I do have a problem. Maybe I do go a little overboard sometimes. I mean, I did buy that avocado slicer. And that pineapple corer. And that weird gadget that’s supposed to help you open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew. (Spoiler alert: it didn’t work. I ended up using a screw and a hammer.)
But you know what? I don’t regret any of it. Well, maybe the wine thing. But that’s beside the point. The point is, I’m happy with my gadgets. They make my life easier, and they make me happy. And honestly, isn’t that what life is all about? Doing what makes you happy?
So, Marcus, if you’re reading this, I’m not apologizing. I’m not sorry for my single-serve coffee maker. I’m not sorry for my gadget-filled kitchen. I’m not sorry for my love of convenience. This is who I am, and I’m not gonna change for anyone.
And Lisa, if you’re reading this, I love you, but please stop asking but what about…
questions. It’s annoying.
A brief tangent about my love of breakfast
Speaking of gadgets, let me tell you about my breakfast routine. I wake up, I press a button on my coffee maker, and I grab my trusty George Foreman Grill. I mean, it’s not fancy, but it gets the job done. I can make eggs, bacon, you name it. And the best part? It’s all done in under five minutes. I mean, come on, that’s basically the definition of succesfully starting your day, right?
I remember this one time, about three months ago, I was at a friend’s house for brunch. They had one of those fancy pancake makers. You know, the kind that makes perfect little pancakes every time. And I was like, Wow, that’s amazing.
But then I thought about it, and I realized, you know what? I don’t need perfect little pancakes. I’m happy with my George Foreman Grill. It’s simple, it’s easy, and it gets the job done. And honestly, that’s all I need.
But then again, maybe I’m just getting old. Maybe I’m just set in my ways. I don’t know. All I know is, I’m happy with my gadgets, and I’m not gonna apologize for it.
So, there you have it. My unapologetic love for kitchen gadgets. I’m sure there are people out there who disagree with me, and that’s fine. But at the end of the day, I’m happy with my gadget-filled kitchen, and I’m not gonna change for anyone.
And if you disagree with me, well, that’s okay too. But just remember, I’m not the one who has to deal with the leftovers from a full pot of coffee.
About the Author: Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a lifestyle writer with a passion for all things kitchen-related. I’ve been writing for over 20 years, and I’ve seen it all. I’m not afraid to speak my mind, and I’m not afraid to stand up for what I believe in. Even if it means defending my single-serve coffee maker to the death.
