Clever or Never? Antique Gadgets Tested | H2CT Ann Reardon

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  • Testing Antique Gadgets to see if they are clever or if you'd never use them.
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  • @heatherangel9700
    @heatherangel9700 Před 15 dny +1364

    Debunkings are great, but the bakes, old recipes, cake rescues and clever or never are where my heart truly is. Thank you for still blessing us old timers with these videos! I've been following this channel for close to a decade now, and so, so much as changed in that time. But Ann's bakes and laughter are, for me, like calm in a storm.

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny +151

      I'm glad you enjoyed it heather

    • @hopegold883
      @hopegold883 Před 15 dny +23

      I’m enjoying the variety.

    • @PattyChies
      @PattyChies Před 15 dny +12

      Me too! I follow this channel since she made those shoe and bag cakes, pretty much when she was a beginner, I'm so proud of her ❤️

    • @TiriPon
      @TiriPon Před 15 dny +4

      A noif cleaner 🥰

    • @alicebrianna7835
      @alicebrianna7835 Před 14 dny +5

      I miss the old recipes too!

  • @simonspacek3670
    @simonspacek3670 Před 14 dny +339

    One thing I really like about the green bean cutter is how it is decorated. A lot of old gadgets has some kind of decoration, that doesn't affect the use and is still easy to clean, but it is not just boring, flat surface. And you can see it on everything that is ~100 years old, kitchen gadgets, buildings, furniture,... just a bit of decoration to make it not-boring. We should bring this back!

    • @stargirl7646
      @stargirl7646 Před 14 dny +13

      I notice this a lot!! Everything is made as cheaply as possible these days, but we’ve lost so much of the decoration and art!

    • @user-vm2gs3zt1x
      @user-vm2gs3zt1x Před 14 dny +5

      Probably cause it was meant for rich people

    • @stargirl7646
      @stargirl7646 Před 13 dny

      @@user-vm2gs3zt1x true! Though folk art is a thing too, not the same but related

    • @aprilbennett4161
      @aprilbennett4161 Před 13 dny +2

      Decorations like the one on the green bean frencher would drastically increase the price. Yes, it's pretty; however, when an ordinary and perfectly serviceable bean frencher costs around 25-30 dollars, the price of vanity items can be a hard sell.

    • @stargirl7646
      @stargirl7646 Před 12 dny +3

      @@aprilbennett4161 yes, but after a while the loss of art becomes a hard loss… I think about architecture a lot in that way

  • @prairielavender
    @prairielavender Před 14 dny +153

    I keep a small jar of sugar that I toss the little nutmeg nubbins into, as well as pieces of cinnamon that are too small to grate/grind, spent vanilla beans, dried orange peel, etc. I can use the spiced sugar for dusting on cookies, in coffee/tea, etc.

    • @GretalRabbit
      @GretalRabbit Před 14 dny +16

      Ooh that’s genius! I’m going to try that, thanks for the idea.

    • @bijouattey1972
      @bijouattey1972 Před 11 dny +6

      That's brilliant! I'll definitely try this because those nubs are the bane of my inner perfectionist 😅

    • @daniellenicholle6670
      @daniellenicholle6670 Před 9 dny +1

      That's such a good idea!

    • @pupcake6407
      @pupcake6407 Před 9 dny +1

      Cool idea, thanks for sharing 🙂

    • @reginarainer9740
      @reginarainer9740 Před 9 dny +1

      Thsnks for the idea :)

  • @rudimentaryflavo
    @rudimentaryflavo Před 15 dny +303

    Where can I find a guy that looks at me like Dave looks at Anne? I love how you guys still have so much fun together.

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny +85

      ❤️

    • @fageegomes8584
      @fageegomes8584 Před 15 dny +24

      Church... 👀

    • @chrisbuckley1785
      @chrisbuckley1785 Před 14 dny +2

      Try the insane asylum.....lol. JK

    • @RehabProjectSRCB
      @RehabProjectSRCB Před 14 dny

      Try an Australian beach, then on the first date show him your an old fashioned man/woman who is a world-class cook, honest, and willing to give him a great life.

  • @Ms.Anonymous
    @Ms.Anonymous Před 15 dny +201

    Dave's face as he looked me dead in my eyes and said "I'm not breathing" 😂

    • @gracehowell.
      @gracehowell. Před 15 dny +16

      I replied to him and said "I'm also not breathing". I literally couldn't breathe while they were doing that knife cleaning, oh my gosh. I've been reading about the Regency and jeez, the stuff they were using back then was TOXIC, I can't even.

    • @LordDragox412
      @LordDragox412 Před 13 dny +7

      @@gracehowell. Dave has to be immune to most poisons and toxins by now given his level of exposure over the years :P

  • @MegCazalet
    @MegCazalet Před 15 dny +257

    They way you’ve been incorporating history into your videos has been such a treat! I LOVE IT!

    • @LordDragox412
      @LordDragox412 Před 13 dny +2

      Dave incorporated a bit of history into himself by tasting that nutmeg mixed with rust :P

  • @noodlechild666
    @noodlechild666 Před 15 dny +423

    My mother used to be a housekeeper in a manor house when i was growing up. I used to go to work with her during the school holidays, and was always given jobs to do. Cleaning the silverware was one of them. They used to have one of those knife cleaners, although it was sat on its side, not flat like that. It could sharpen knives too.
    They were still using it in the early 2000's.
    Edit, i should have watched the whole video before commenting. I recognised all of those, and we used them on a regular basis. Especially the runner bean slicer! I have fond memories picking them from the vegetable garden and shoving them through that machine.

    • @SomePeopleCallMeWulfman
      @SomePeopleCallMeWulfman Před 15 dny +4

      Unfortunately, forks, spoons, and your silver a nutmeg grater still require elbow grease

    • @noodlechild666
      @noodlechild666 Před 15 dny +15

      @@SomePeopleCallMeWulfman Whats unfortunate about having to use your body to perform tasks?
      Not everyone is a lazy tech addict.

    • @Rayne_Storms
      @Rayne_Storms Před 14 dny +23

      As someone who still uses silverplate silver wear, the knife polisher cracked me up. It seems like a huge hassle for the easiest thing to clean. The knives are so easy to wipe down, why not create a gadget for the forks? lol

    • @noodlechild666
      @noodlechild666 Před 14 dny +12

      @@Rayne_Storms You'd have to ask the Victorians. Spongs were the manufacturer of the one im familiar with.
      I wonder if its simply down to the design of the utensil - a knife is easy to fit in such a device. Spong products generally allowed you to clean multiple knives at one time too. Anything to save a little bit of time.
      As these were designed for staff to use, i doubt anyone cared about hassle.

    • @alaskansourdough7602
      @alaskansourdough7602 Před 14 dny +17

      The reason they made a knife cleaner instead of a fork cleaner was because in that era knifes were used more often than forks. In the 17th century forks were different, usually only 2-3 prongs that were straight, and were used for holding food steady while cutting. It wasn't until late in the 17th century that forks with four curved tines were developed (by the French I think).

  • @assiacbn9472
    @assiacbn9472 Před 15 dny +159

    What I love most about these is that they still work the same after so long, I have some old potato masher and carrot graters from my great great grandma that are still in use in my kitchen. I highly doubt any of my modern appliances will be used that long !!

    • @simonspacek3670
      @simonspacek3670 Před 14 dny +7

      I bought a cast iron waffle maker from 1920's. I love that over 100 years ago somebody made it and it still works just fine. And if I don't drop it from too high, it will make as good waffles easily for the next 100 years.
      Next on the list are cast iron cauldron and grilling pan.

    • @leandrobravo3319
      @leandrobravo3319 Před 14 dny +8

      @@simonspacek3670 And if you drop it from to high, you will have a hole from wherever you dropped it down to the center of the planet.

    • @simonspacek3670
      @simonspacek3670 Před 14 dny +2

      ​@@leandrobravo3319 Good one :D Cast iron is bit heavy, still my wife doesn't agree that "making waffles is a workout." And don't even ask about flipping pancakes.
      Still, I love cast iron. It is durable, it doesn't contain coating that may poison you (like Teflon), scratch proof,... Just don't wash it with lye-based soap and you are good for life.

    • @leandrobravo3319
      @leandrobravo3319 Před 14 dny +1

      @@simonspacek3670 Well it may not be a workout, but you burn the calories from the waffles XD
      And yes, cast iron is great. Love it, too.

  • @tookitogo
    @tookitogo Před 15 dny +76

    For the mezzaluna: there are also special cutting boards for them, which are basically very shallow wooden bowls, to maximize their effectiveness and keep the herbs from flying all over the place.

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny +31

      oohhh, I'm going to have to look, do they have a name?

    • @Rachub
      @Rachub Před 15 dny +15

      @@HowToCookThat The boards don't have a specific name, but mezzalune are widely used in much of southern Europe, particularly Italy.

    • @ElizabethRyan-s8t
      @ElizabethRyan-s8t Před 15 dny +10

      Just did a quick search for mezzaluna chopping board. Found hachoir.

    • @dianacourt377
      @dianacourt377 Před 15 dny +6

      I have one of these that came with my mezzeluna. Mine is small though. I love chopping up fresh herbs from the garden with it in the shallow wooden bowl. It is a cutting board with a hollow. Makes me feel very professional 😅

    • @ayelemensah8816
      @ayelemensah8816 Před 13 dny +1

      @@ElizabethRyan-s8t Hachoir is French for cleaver or mincing knife so I don’t think that would be the name of the board, more an alternative name for the knife

  • @slaterbrazeal3396
    @slaterbrazeal3396 Před 12 dny +12

    My 10 year old daughter is obsessed with your channel. Thank you for making content our whole family can watch together and educate ourselves with.

  • @jessicahinojosa4367
    @jessicahinojosa4367 Před 15 dny +374

    Anne in another life you would have been the best teacher in the world

    • @clsisman
      @clsisman Před 15 dny +84

      She’s that in this life, I’ve learned so much from Ann!

    • @jonathanlandau-litewski7405
      @jonathanlandau-litewski7405 Před 15 dny +40

      As someone has pointed out, she's already a teacher! When my niece and nephew are old enough I'm gonna make sure they watch these videos.

    • @jaebee1121
      @jaebee1121 Před 15 dny +31

      The world is her classroom.

    • @Onyx-_-liquor
      @Onyx-_-liquor Před 14 dny +6

      Anne in this life is, she has a cook book sharing and teaching you her favorite recipes and is currently taught me about all these old times gadgets😊

    • @Quzga
      @Quzga Před 14 dny +10

      You don't have to work in a school to teach, she teaches all of us around the world.

  • @svenkretschmer1646
    @svenkretschmer1646 Před 15 dny +44

    Thanks for letting him eat the whole egg, he was so brave in so many videos

  • @LindzTheLooneyOfLondon
    @LindzTheLooneyOfLondon Před 15 dny +44

    I grew up using a similar style bean slicer, I grew up in the middle of nowhere and learnt to cook a lot of food on a old Victorian range in granny’s house (an old game keepers cottage in the middle of the woods). Even though it was the early 80s she still used a lot of the older kitchen equipment like the bean cutter, stove irons, butter pats etc.. she also thought me a lot of old style cooking which was seasonal and reliant on the farm, fishing (sea/river) and woods, that old range cooked food beautifully and the taste can not be replicated. She used tools like the bean slicer because it made handling large quantities faster (because they grew most of their veg it needed to be harvested and prepped as soon as possible, especially to keep it for the coming months). Batch cooking and full use of an animal or vegetable was drilled into us. Poverty and war had shaped a healthy mindset of waste as little as possible, and what food scraps were left would go back into the farm through animal feed. I have great memories of learning to cook on a stove that due to people being shorter in the Victorian period was perfect for budding young sous chefs, although I will never ever make brawn again, (it’s a fatty meat substance created by rendering down the meat of a pigs head through slow boiling for hours and ever now and then skimming unwanted foam from the boiling mixture) I still have nightmares of eyeballs floating to the surface!
    Enough of my memory lane, thank you for a reminder of a childhood favourite task (getting to use the machine over the splitter at the end of the peeler as a fought over task lol)

  • @Oompanon
    @Oompanon Před 14 dny +8

    I love how you barely use any background music in this video!! It's so calming and makes me concentrate on the video better

  • @AdamKnightAus
    @AdamKnightAus Před 15 dny +71

    I have to agree. Freshly grated nutmeg makes a massive difference.

    • @hiwakoo
      @hiwakoo Před 15 dny

      My family had the ritual to Grate nutmeg fresh over the soup at sunday dinner.

    • @simonspacek3670
      @simonspacek3670 Před 14 dny +1

      And nutmeg grinder is quite cheap thing. We have one for... 7 years now? Still works like new.

    • @cyn4476
      @cyn4476 Před 14 dny +1

      Now I'll be on the lookout for one of those pocket graters. I bet there are many in flea markets and estate sales.

    • @markiangooley
      @markiangooley Před 14 dny +2

      I use a fine Microplane grater that I’ve decided is too fine for most other uses.

    • @icarusbinns3156
      @icarusbinns3156 Před 14 dny

      Mom uses a zester
      Like the cave-crow I am… I use a mortar and pestle

  • @shevek72
    @shevek72 Před 15 dny +88

    My grandmother had a very similar bean cutter and as a little kid I had fun operating it when she was making "Schnippelbohnen" from the beans in her garden - litterally "cut beans" , preserved like Sauerkraut.

    • @procrastipractice
      @procrastipractice Před 15 dny +8

      I still have and use 2 "Wiegemesser" from my grandma. One is one-bladed, the other double-bladed.

    • @leandrobravo3319
      @leandrobravo3319 Před 14 dny +3

      I miss my great aunts Schnippelbohnen. She grew them in her garden and preserved them, so when she and her husband were on vacation, my mum and I had to go over every other day to look after the special pots and the stones on top. The smell was ... something. But come autumn and my grandma sending the traditional gift of meat from her local butcher, those were the best beans I ever had!

    • @godrickstockwell1505
      @godrickstockwell1505 Před 14 dny +2

      That sounds so tasty. Growing up my grandma's sister would always bring Dilly Beans to family reunions. They're green beans pickled with lots of dill and garlic.

    • @leandrobravo3319
      @leandrobravo3319 Před 13 dny +1

      @@godrickstockwell1505 Sounds great, too. Man, I love beans, can't wait for autumne, because a lot of my favorite beans are not for the summer.

    • @danajohnson5398
      @danajohnson5398 Před 13 dny

      Oh man, ich hab mich echt gefragt, wofür man Bohnen so kleinschneidet. Von eingelegten grünen Bohnen hab ich vorher noch nie gehört! Interessant

  • @sandalirathore5098
    @sandalirathore5098 Před 15 dny +173

    Is this incredibly dangerous?
    It's a mixture of ***CyAnIdE and LeAd***... No problem there!
    ~ Lord Reardon
    😂😂😂

    • @kaiserruhsam
      @kaiserruhsam Před 15 dny +4

      i figured they might have asbestos in them

    • @thetachiban57
      @thetachiban57 Před 13 dny +7

      The frustrated servants, going on strike: The Lady keeps coming into the kitchen, testing our hacks, debunking our myths, and telling us not to put eggs into the microwave, whatever that means!

    • @mattylarkspur9858
      @mattylarkspur9858 Před 2 dny

      i do hope she lead-tested the chocolate mold & green bean slicer!

  • @gregorydaines
    @gregorydaines Před 14 dny +84

    If you’re in Paris 13:49 and you want a heavy mould you can buy it and then mail it home. Cheaper than paying a luggage upgrade.

    • @autochton
      @autochton Před 14 dny +24

      Mailing things to or from Australia from Europe or the US is, unfortunately, pretty cursed expensive. Like, companies won't ship there specifically.

    • @mwater_moon2865
      @mwater_moon2865 Před 6 dny +1

      @@autochton Part of it is customs, I run a small artisan business and when I had an order from AUS, the customs form had a minimum charge of $50, which was more than the item they ordered cost.....

  • @tookitogo
    @tookitogo Před 15 dny +24

    9:36 I use nutmeg very infrequently, so I buy it whole because ground nutmeg loses its flavor fairly quickly, while the whole nuts keep for a long time. The cut surface of a started nutmeg may lose a bit of aroma, but just below the surface it’s full strength again. Like others here, I use a fine microplane grater.

    • @k8lynmae
      @k8lynmae Před 15 dny

      Luckily so, as nutmeg too,often is dangerous and bad for health

    • @Emeraldwitch30
      @Emeraldwitch30 Před 14 dny +1

      I too buy whole nutmeg and grind as needed. I also buy 2 types of whole cinnamon and whole allspice/ cloves etc...
      Luckily for me I can go to the Spices of India store and they sell samples of all their bulk spices for just about a $1usd. I got 5 beautiful whole nutmeg for a buck.
      The grandma behind the counter told me to buy whole spuces always and grate/powder/grind when needed they stay fresher/stronger longer. She also told me which ones to toast slightly first before grinding. She was so right. It also encouraged MD to try many spices/herbs ive never tried before

    • @tookitogo
      @tookitogo Před 12 dny +1

      @@k8lynmae Huh? The only hazard I’m aware of is narcotic effects at extremely high doses.

  • @specksyo
    @specksyo Před 15 dny +27

    When Dave says "I like green beans cause my Grandad used to grow green beans.." ☺️ I'm 31 years old and my 86 year old Grandad and I have such a close relationship 🥰 Love what you do here on this channel, thank you muchly from Sydney 🇦🇺 Hopefully you'll do another meet and greet sometime in the future 🤞 Anne, I officially announce that you've been dubbed the CZcams female gastronomic equivalent to Dr Karl Kruszelnicki 🤔 I admire the ability to communicate information and simplify harder material while still being engaging 👏 Well done

  • @squishyAO3
    @squishyAO3 Před 15 dny +154

    The restoration of the mezzaluna was some serious dedication to the cause!

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny +53

      It took hours! But I really like it.

    • @Dunja0712
      @Dunja0712 Před 11 dny

      @@HowToCookThat It was totally worth it! :)

  • @Kecyj13
    @Kecyj13 Před 15 dny +70

    Thank you Anne and team for working so hard for us! All these antiques are so beautiful(And useful)!

  • @samanthalaine8064
    @samanthalaine8064 Před 14 dny +7

    It's so cool to watch someone actually use these tools. I recognized all of them from working in a museum but didn't get to see them in use because of collections maintenance/protection. I feel like I've spent so much time trying to explain to people how the french bean slicer works and now I can just show them this

  • @amnesiahazel942
    @amnesiahazel942 Před 6 dny +2

    Ann is so talented. Even sharpening knives and fixing the handle… -cooking-baking-crafting-debunking-❤

  • @nusonria
    @nusonria Před 14 dny +7

    I am not expecting this series to have many episodes because of the sourcing and storage issues, however, this is so refreshing, to have antique gadgets that have their older days charm still working in the modern days, and the plus point of being plastic-free.

  • @melodyh9115
    @melodyh9115 Před 14 dny +24

    I love the part of, “If I were a lord, you would be my lady”…”I’d probably still go down to the kitchen”.
    Yep, I’d work for you!
    It’s so funny how just watching your videos makes me feel like I know you and your family - you would make the best friends!

  • @jacuul6735
    @jacuul6735 Před 14 dny +14

    As soon as I heard the 200 years and saw the grater, my inner Townsends yelled out "It's for Nutmeg!"

  • @ImminDragon
    @ImminDragon Před 15 dny +56

    The first one is a mezzaluna, in case anybody is wanting the name. I believe that means "half-moon" but could be wrong. Luna is definitely moon.

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny +12

      Good to know, thanks ImminDragon.

    • @tookitogo
      @tookitogo Před 15 dny +15

      You are correct, it means half-moon in Italian. :)

    • @DinoSarma
      @DinoSarma Před 15 dny +4

      I learned about them from Nigella Lawson. She’d use them all the time to chop up herbs and whatnot.

    • @AnnaAnna-uc2ff
      @AnnaAnna-uc2ff Před 14 dny +1

      available from Amazon

    • @markiangooley
      @markiangooley Před 14 dny +5

      The ulu used by Inuit and nearby tribes is similar but usually has a single handle attached near the middle of the blade. Some Italian meat knives are more like it than the usual mezzalunas.

  • @madamantiou
    @madamantiou Před 15 dny +30

    Sending love to you Ann and your family from London, UK! Always grateful to see your Friday uploads.

  • @MegCazalet
    @MegCazalet Před 15 dny +22

    I’m still awake at 4:45 am here in Houston, Texas, USA, and I’m so happy I get to see this so early! 🎉

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny +6

      Good morning Meg, or good night if you're about to go to sleep.

    • @MegCazalet
      @MegCazalet Před 15 dny +3

      Thanks Ann! I’m hoping to get some sleep. But it might be in the form of a late morning nap. My dachshund Gillie has an important vet visit today, and I’ll be hopefully relaxed afterwards and my sweet Gills and I can snuggle up together and snooze. He’s sleeping up against my back right now. One of the best feelings in the world.
      Cheers to your family! I hope your dog is doing well. ❤

  • @xenleah
    @xenleah Před 14 dny +4

    There’s so much charm in all of your videos Ann, from the creative way you introduce each gadget number, to the genuine excitement for quirky antiques, and of course, the joy and happiness between you and Dave. Thank you for being one of my favourite channels on all of CZcams 🥰❤️

  • @1WolfFan
    @1WolfFan Před 13 dny +3

    Been more than once I've noticed how much work goes into some of these videos. Ann just _casually_ refurbishing an antique knife to excellent working order, is another one of those times.

  • @yasao_art
    @yasao_art Před 15 dny +6

    I immediately recognized the nutmeg grater, because I think my grandmother used to have one like it. Love seeing all these old gadgets!

  • @shibibi1
    @shibibi1 Před 8 dny +1

    That first knife, omg I love it! Perfect for chopping so many herbs!

  • @WitherFang
    @WitherFang Před 15 dny +7

    That nutmeg grater was a bloody masterpiece!
    A gadget like that would save me so much time!

  • @kinga-orsolyabuksa8674
    @kinga-orsolyabuksa8674 Před 15 dny +8

    You guys are such an adorable couple! 🥰 Ann, I really like your videos, I wish more people would have this kind of attitude of helping and teaching others!

  • @ilovemeEmma
    @ilovemeEmma Před 14 dny +8

    The knife looks like an ulu, a native Alaskan knife. 1:38

    • @BitsyP
      @BitsyP Před 9 dny

      I thought the same thing! Except I think the ulu is more user friendly having just one handle to hold onto! This looks kind of awkward to hold onto.

  • @Gravuun
    @Gravuun Před 4 dny +1

    I really appreciate Daves humor and enthusiasm

  • @ScarlettVerónicaBellagamba

    I love starting my morning with a new H2CT video! We love you Anne and family! Thank you for bringing us top tier content always ❤

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny +2

      Good Morning Scarlett

    • @clsisman
      @clsisman Před 15 dny

      Same, I love that H2CT comes out in the morning for me, it’s perfect to watch with coffee and breakfast.

  • @Lilacs_and_Chocolate
    @Lilacs_and_Chocolate Před 15 dny +5

    My Mom has one of the bean slicers, and us kids loved helping her slice and freeze our green beans every fall ♥

  • @thamarhoen8943
    @thamarhoen8943 Před 15 dny +10

    I always grate some fresh nutmeg onto my mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts and into roux. Lovely gadgets, you both demonstrated in a very endearing way 🥰

  • @wildheartsphotography8081

    I really like the no bullshit approach. This doesnt feel like a video from a content creator, it feels like im sitting across from you guys talking about stuff you like, and its awesome!

  • @nileredstrampoline
    @nileredstrampoline Před 15 dny +19

    Here as soon as the notification came! 😍 Clever or Never + Antiques? Very clever idea

  • @SecretSquirrelFun
    @SecretSquirrelFun Před 15 dny +8

    My mum had a gadget for green beans. It did the same thing as your device does, except hers was hand held and about the same size as a basting brush.
    It’s impossible for me to explain how it worked, but it made preparing fresh green beans lots of fun for me as a kid.
    It was a tad sharp, and so I’d top and tail the beans and then watch my older siblings using the gadget until I was old enough to use it myself safely 🙂

  • @littlebear274
    @littlebear274 Před 14 dny +4

    The nice thing with antiques is that generally speaking the ones that survive are the ones that are well-made and useful, so they have a much higher chance of rating a clever. Especially when you're buying at a flea market - if something was purely decorative these days, no reason why anyone would use it when there's been something better invented since and it's only valuable because it's old, rare, and pretty, that would probably be sold at an actual antiques store. All of these gadgets are things that people might genuinely still use.

  • @misssharonsv
    @misssharonsv Před 15 dny +8

    So happy clever or never is back. Its my favorite series. Its such a delight what you and Dave together testing gadgets

  • @SKY031
    @SKY031 Před 14 dny +5

    10:31 Dave trying to fight the intrusive thoughts 😄

  • @Hamood____
    @Hamood____ Před 15 dny +12

    Happy Friday Ann! Happy to see another clever or never. It’s my favorite series on your channel. Always nice to see you and Dave together :)

  • @MarvelLio-u1s
    @MarvelLio-u1s Před 15 dny +7

    Even though I found you via the debunked content I absolutely love your antique cooking and antique gadgets series!

  • @jainalynsolo
    @jainalynsolo Před 14 dny +1

    I love these videos, I work in a small 270 years old knife shop in Germany and it's just great to see all those old gadgets :) we sometimes get old silver cutlery to send to our sharpening person for restoration. :)

  • @Siriuslyyy
    @Siriuslyyy Před 14 dny +6

    We use nutmeg in Pakistani cuisine A LOT. in things like biryani, meat salan, etc. we usually buy them whole and uae electrical grinders at home. Or even if you smash it and put it in when sauteing the onions, you get all the flavors and aroma of the nutmeg.

  • @timothy4664
    @timothy4664 Před 14 dny +1

    you can tell how much they love each other. They lean toward each other all the time. i love it.

  • @beebo5256
    @beebo5256 Před 15 dny +8

    I looovveee those antique kitchen tool restoration videos on here, this is so cool!

  • @lavanyaverma1194
    @lavanyaverma1194 Před 15 dny +8

    Love from India! Finally a foreign CZcamsr who posts when I'm awake lol.
    Eagerly waiting for the next debunking video 😁

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny

      Yes, its afternoon for you, evening for us.

    • @lavanyaverma1194
      @lavanyaverma1194 Před 15 dny

      Yup! Also Ann, have you ever considered doing a QnA video of sorts? No pressure of course, its not mandatory to show all of your life on social media :)

  • @patrickdix772
    @patrickdix772 Před 14 dny +4

    9:30 I much prefer fresh grated nutmeg. I just use a standard microplane grater, since its pretty hard to grate your fingers (in my experience) on it, so you can get the little nub too.

  • @NYNC88
    @NYNC88 Před 14 dny +3

    Very interesting and fun video. I noticed the Goddard's knife cleaning powder. Goddard's still makes silver polish.

  • @vukkulvar9769
    @vukkulvar9769 Před 15 dny +4

    The white powder might be "blanc de Meudon", chalk powder.
    It can be bad if too much enter the airways because it'll dry the protective mucous, but it's not inherently toxic as it's mainly calcium.
    Of course after a lifetime of inhaling some it might cause health issues just like flour does for bakers.

  • @proclaimecstasy3269
    @proclaimecstasy3269 Před 15 dny +5

    It's always a good day when Ann posts :)))

  • @melindarivera6598
    @melindarivera6598 Před 15 dny +5

    10:10 "a thing!" Lol

  • @alldaypumpkin
    @alldaypumpkin Před 15 dny +3

    How to Cook That Kitchen Gadget Restoration - I’m in! 😊

  • @wishingonthemoon1
    @wishingonthemoon1 Před 14 dny +2

    Honestly y’all’s chemistry might be my fav part of your collab videos. I love your content always, but your personalities together and interactions take the cake.

  • @natviolen4021
    @natviolen4021 Před 15 dny +3

    I want that bean slicer !
    btw: Nutmeg mills are very common in Europe. Peugeot makes some really good ones. Nobody I know buys pregrated nutmeg. And it's delicious in potato mash, white sauces, cream soups a.s.o

  • @ClanImprobable
    @ClanImprobable Před 2 dny

    You two are by far the most clever in these clever it never videos, thank you!

  • @pfelon
    @pfelon Před 15 dny +5

    Dave and some gadgets- yes!

  • @Climbrwmn71
    @Climbrwmn71 Před 13 dny +2

    What a great episode! You two are so fun to watch!

  • @soneil7745
    @soneil7745 Před 15 dny +4

    If the blades are sharp enough, that bean slicer would make the cutest basil confetti.

  • @adeliva
    @adeliva Před 14 dny +1

    My mum has a similar nutmet grater and uses it all the time! She keeps it in the cupboard in a little velvet pouch. It was my favourite kitchen gadget as a kid.

  • @Loopzxx
    @Loopzxx Před 14 dny +3

    I enjoy knowing that people have been making hyper-specific kitchen gadgets for so long.

  • @ChantalLalonde
    @ChantalLalonde Před 13 dny

    I love seeing these old antique kitchen gadgets!!!!

  • @SarushaIsMyName
    @SarushaIsMyName Před 15 dny +3

    Finally! Something good to watch!

  • @lendseyjohnson3365
    @lendseyjohnson3365 Před 14 dny +1

    I love seeing you two together! So cute!❤

  • @themazeballet
    @themazeballet Před 15 dny +4

    Lyon is one of my favourite cities in France, so nice to hear you enjoyed it.

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny +3

      We were there for the music festival night, that was so amazing.

    • @themazeballet
      @themazeballet Před 15 dny

      @@HowToCookThat yes!! Lyon is famous for its various festivals throughout the years. (And to answer the nutmeg question: I use a microplane to grate my nutmeg, learnt from my mother.)

  • @LikeDemDreads
    @LikeDemDreads Před 13 dny

    Love you and Dave! Been following for 5 years now and you often restore my faith in humanity and the internet. Haha

  • @quinnhen2325
    @quinnhen2325 Před 15 dny +4

    I grate fresh nutmeg and use a micro plane.

    • @tookitogo
      @tookitogo Před 15 dny

      Same here, it works brilliantly!

  • @VelvetGlove327
    @VelvetGlove327 Před 14 dny

    My grandparents had a bean slicer back in the 70s - from the 1940s, I believe - but it was designed to slice them into diagonal slivers. Same concept, different output. I loved using it, too!
    I always use my parmesan grater-on-a-handle for whole nutmegs.

  • @chewbacca7189
    @chewbacca7189 Před 15 dny +6

    The third one is a genius device & it looks so cool (in an olde worlde type of way) 😁

  • @sarahdeschene3152
    @sarahdeschene3152 Před 15 dny +2

    Thank you to the Reardon family for always delivering informative and entertaining information. I always enjoy your videos.

  • @sandalirathore3166
    @sandalirathore3166 Před 15 dny +5

    Wonderful video as always ❤❤

  • @trixiesbagoftricks4899

    I really enjoy these videos. The history is interesting, and I really enjoy spending fifteen minutes with Ann and Dave. 😊

  • @poeterritory
    @poeterritory Před 15 dny +7

    Great. Now I've got "Rocking the Suburbs" stuck in my head.

  • @user-nn3cm9yw5d
    @user-nn3cm9yw5d Před 14 dny +1

    Love the variety in this channel and especially love the antique edition. Thank you for educating us.

  • @ColorfulShadesOfGr4y
    @ColorfulShadesOfGr4y Před 15 dny +3

    I got item 3 at 6:49, so some of us definitely know what its 😊 Love your work Anne 😊

  • @Kirkyeehee
    @Kirkyeehee Před 14 dny +1

    Sometimes when I see a video pop up on this channel and I see some of the awesome food that gets made, I think boy Ann's family has to be one of the luckiest families out there to get all of this awesome food. While this video didn't really have anything to do with her cooking per se, it's just something I felt like sharing.
    I love these clever or never videos as well. It's always fun to see some of the unique gadgets they find.

  • @brinnspencer
    @brinnspencer Před 15 dny +6

    I strongly dislike cooking most of the time but these videos always make me want to go out and buy the clever gadgets. So far I’ve managed to refrain. But it’s getting harder!

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny +2

      An antique silver nutmeg grater would be a rather expensive investment. 😀

    • @littlebear274
      @littlebear274 Před 14 dny +1

      I much prefer baking to cooking so some of these would be more useful to me (nutmeg grater) than others (bean slicer). Though even nutmeg isn't something I use very often.

    • @brinnspencer
      @brinnspencer Před 14 dny

      @@littlebear274 I really prefer baking as well

  • @morphman32
    @morphman32 Před 14 dny +1

    I come from and live in London England and I eagerly watch your videos because you test everything fairly and you always try to find a way of making CZcams posts that seem to be a con actually work! I also absolutely love your accent. Your husband also gives a fair and accurate review and opinion of the things that he has to taste and always with a smile 😃. I'm eagerly awaiting your next video. You also have a vast knowledge of the technical and nutritional side of things too. Thank you for your posts. 😊.

  • @JacopetruxVyckashuzu
    @JacopetruxVyckashuzu Před 15 dny +3

    The first gadget is an italian knife! We call it Mezzaluna, half-moon in English

  • @FlorSilvestre12
    @FlorSilvestre12 Před 14 dny +1

    Proud of myself for correctly guessing the nutmeg grater after watching so many videos of Anne hand grating nutmeg for old recipes

  • @EweChewBrrr01
    @EweChewBrrr01 Před 15 dny +3

    YYEEESSSS I guessed Nutmeg grinder. I had no idea but I assumed that you put something in the handle. At first I thought it was for cheese but there was no clearance for cheese. That why I assumed you placed it in the handle. I'm so happy that I guessed correct because out of all the times I've watched the Antiques Roadshow and tried to guess their gadgets I've never once got it correct. :D

    • @strawberrysoymilkshake
      @strawberrysoymilkshake Před 15 dny

      I thought maybe garlic or something 😂

    • @EweChewBrrr01
      @EweChewBrrr01 Před 15 dny +1

      @@strawberrysoymilkshake Good guess. That ran through my mind for a second too. But I dismissed it because of the way the teeth of the grater looked. They are shaped for something hard.

    • @strawberrysoymilkshake
      @strawberrysoymilkshake Před 15 dny +1

      @@EweChewBrrr01 I've had a very long day but GRATE guess 😹

  • @wewe2min
    @wewe2min Před 14 dny

    I feel so calm and at peace watching your videos ann and I always learn from them! thank you so much ann for your amazing content

  • @jessicahinojosa4367
    @jessicahinojosa4367 Před 15 dny +5

    Hello from 2:31 am in California ❤

    • @HowToCookThat
      @HowToCookThat  Před 15 dny

      So early in the morning, why are you awake?

    • @jessicahinojosa4367
      @jessicahinojosa4367 Před 15 dny +2

      @@HowToCookThat I have a 3 month old baby girl who is enjoying a bottle while I watch CZcams 🩷

    • @WillowGirl11
      @WillowGirl11 Před 15 dny +2

      Hello from now 3am in California! Surprised to see someone else from Cali awake and watching so early 😆

  • @normora5857
    @normora5857 Před 11 dny

    I remember the green bean cutter. My mother used to have one. We kids were always given some tasks, especial during harvest time in the garden, so we regularly had to cut of the ends of the bean and then run it through that device.

  • @TheBeetress
    @TheBeetress Před 15 dny +3

    I grate my own nutmeg. Use a microplane but yes, i throw away the ejd when it gets too small. 😮

  • @OrWhatWeHave
    @OrWhatWeHave Před 13 dny

    That Ben Folds reference was a delightful blast from the past!

  • @DaveStraya
    @DaveStraya Před 15 dny +4

    so entertaining :)

  • @TheGloriousLobsterEmperor

    10:04 My laptop has this middle button like thing that you can use as a mouse, and it's left this mark on my screen from being shut that forms this little ring of dirt. When I put my laptop in fullscreen, the ring almost perfectly surrounds your letters as you type them on the typewriter. Neat.

  • @TheGoatedFoot
    @TheGoatedFoot Před 15 dny +3

    Yay new video

  • @SLiV9
    @SLiV9 Před 13 dny +1

    As someone who loves fresh nutmeg on brussel sprouts, that 200 year old grater looks nicer than what I use today!

  • @LinhHuynh-fw1wm
    @LinhHuynh-fw1wm Před 15 dny +3

    Wonderful video

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts7152 Před 11 dny

    I love the videos Ann makes after she travels

  • @Mark-nh2hs
    @Mark-nh2hs Před 15 dny +4

    The herb chopper is still available now I saw on in my local supermarket a few weeks ago. Defo stood the test of time.

    • @Emeraldwitch30
      @Emeraldwitch30 Před 14 dny

      I have a smaller one handed one thst my mother bought me from Alaska its cool