Tuesday, December 3, 2013

30+ Days of Christmas: #23 - Funnel Cakes!

Welcome back.   Yesterday, I said to check back today, as I would have another kitchen gift idea for you.   Today I'd like to showcase the Carnival Funnel Cake Maker.  


I found this at Bed Bath and Beyond a couple of years ago. (it's currently no longer available there) I wasn't entirely sure what I was getting myself in for, but I thought it looked like something fun for the house.     It turned out to be a really low-tech gadget.   In fact, unless you have an electric stove, there's nothing electric or electronic about it.   It is fun though.

The kit, itself, comes with one package of regular, and one batch of apple cinnamon mix.   The mixes are also sold separately, or you could make your own - I've done this in the past, too.   The kit includes the pouring pitcher, two mixes, ring, and tongs.   You provide oil to cook, a frying pan, and water to mix with the batter, and powdered sugar (or other toppings).   

This video is a pretty good demonstration of the Funnel Cake maker in action:


Economical Value:
I picked this up for about $15, and I believe extra cans of funnel cake mix ran about $4.   You can also mix your own funnel cake mix from scratch, to your taste.   At that price, it's a pretty good value, assuming it's something you'll get some use out of.


I recommend this to for most people.   This is fun to make with older or younger kids (though parental supervision or cooking is a good idea for younger kids.   It can be a little time consuming, as each funnel cake must be made separately, so plan accordingly.   It makes a good gift for your own - or other families or friends.


While Bed, Bath & Beyond, no longer carries this particular item, I did find the same one available hereAmazon also carries it.


Check back in tomorrow for another fun gift idea!

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