Secret Weapon: Oil Mister

What's the one ingredient you use more than anything else? I'm willing to bet that at least 95% of you said salt, pepper, or olive oil. With olive oil at the top of my list, you can imagine how much I go through within a month. The sad truth is that probably about half of the olive oil I was going through was totally wasted. I have that frantic, heavy-handed pour that sends a quick stream of olive oil speeding into my pan, salad bowl, meat, etc. I can't help but always accidentally pour double the amount of olive oil that I should, meaning expensive olive oil wasted and extra fat added to the dish. Over the past few months I had been hearing a lot about pump oil misters, sparking my curiosity to try out this convenient new kitchen tool. 

After spotting one for a mere $9 in the housewares section at Winners, the time had come for me to give it a try! To set up your oil mister, simply add 1/3 cup oil of your choice (I chose my go-to extra virgin olive oil that I use for cooking), screw the top back on, pump the top about 20 or so times and, TA DA! You now have a steady mist of olive oil at your fingertips whenever you need it! I love using it to give a pan a thin coat of olive oil for cooking eggs, veggies, sandwiches, onions, etc. It's also great for coating doughs (like pizza or focaccia dough) and salads. I love that I'm finally able to control exactly how much oil I use each time I cook. I can't believe how much I have grown to rely on this tool, using it for every single meal, and even more, I am in total disbelief at how little oil I have used up since it's purchase months ago! This is one tool that I think every cook should keep in their kitchen! You'd be crazy not to arm yourself with this secret weapon! 

Check out my last featured Secret Weapon, Asian Stir Fry Oil, and learn why I like to arm myself with Secret Weapons for a successful battle in my kitchen.

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The Neighbourhood - Sweater Weather

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Secret Weapon: Spectrum Naturals Asian Stir Fry Oil

I like to approach cooking and baking with the same curiosity and creativity that I used to approach art assignments in grade school and university. I was very fortunate growing up to have an artist as my father, which meant that our house was always chock-full of just about any art supply you could ever imagine! The possibilities for creativity were endless in our house, with inspiration lurking around every corner! I don't get to create as much art as I'd like nowadays, but with my passion for cooking and baking, I've found new ways to channel my creative energy. Just like my abundance of art supplies always inspired me in my art assignments, I find that having a well stocked kitchen and fridge, full of interesting ingredients and tools, can always inspire me to create something delicious! A new little feature that you're going to be seeing on my blog is Secret Weapon, where I fill you in on some of my favourite ingredients and tools that I find most helpful and inspiring for me in the kitchen.

Today I want to introduce you to one of my most recent Secret Weapons, Spectrum Naturals Asian Stir Fry Oil, an ingredient that seems to make it's way into my skillet almost every day! Best for stir-frying, sautéing, and drizzling, I find myself continuously reaching for Asian Stir Fry Oil whenever I'm looking to kick up the flavours in a dish. Combining organic soy, peanut, and toasted sesame oil all in one, I love that I can use this one bottle rather than cluttering up my counter with a number of different flavoured oils. Infused with ginger, garlic and green onions, I love to start off my dishes with the oil as a base to enhance the other flavours present in the dish. Even something as simple as quickly tossing steamed green beans in Asian Stir Fry Oil can totally transform a boring side dish in next to no time! More than just a fantastic flavour booster, Spectrum Naturals Asian Stir Fry Oil has no preservatives or additives, is trans-fat free, a good source of Vitamin E, a source of Vitamin K, and has comparative health benefits to the ever popular olive oil, which helps to lower cholesterol and risk of heart disease. Click here to find a store near you that carries my Secret Weapon, Spectrum Naturals Asian Stir Fry Oil and start kicking up the flavours in your meals today!

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Young The Giant - Cough Syrup

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