30 Once-Popular Kitchen Tools That We Don’t See Anymore

That’s where the‘Vintage Kitchen Toys’subreddit comes in. It’s an online community that documents vintage kitchen appliances and gadgets, many of which people might not be familiar with. We’ve collected some of the most impressive and odd photos to share with you. You’ll find them as you scroll down. Don’t forget to upvote the ones that you had no idea existed.

Bored Pandagot in touch with the team running ‘Vintage Kitchen Toys’ and the founder was kind enough to tell us all about the community and why vintage gadgets resonate with so many people. You’ll find their insights below.

We also reached out to world-famous pie artist and baking tool inventor Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin,@thepieous, to get her thoughts on the advantages of vintage cooking gadgets and which tools are worth investing in the most for bakers. Jessica is the author of’Pies Are Awesome’and is launching a new series of online baking courses at’The Pie Savvy.‘Read on for our full interview with her.

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“I am myself a collector of vintage kitchen stuff for fun. It just started as a fun thing to do to showcase (if you could even call it that) some of the things I collected, it was slow to grow and really took off, I think, during the pandemic,” the founder of the ‘Vintage Kitchen Toys’ subreddit told Bored Panda that they simply enjoyed doing this.

According to the founder of the group, they’ve found older technology to be easier to service. Vintage tech tends to be more resilient and has less moving parts. That way, they can withstand years of use.

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They noted that nostalgia is definitely a factor here. “Then again I really just prefer some of the older, for example, Sunbeam brand products, appliances that really still do exactly what they are supposed to do.” The founder recommends taking a peek at the’Technology Connections’YouTube channel which covers Sunbeam toasters.

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Pie artist Jessica,@thepieous, confirmed a suspicion that we had that older tools may be better in some regards. She told Bored Panda that ‘they don’t make ‘em like they used to’ isn’t just another folksy phrase. “When it comes to a lot of the workhorse appliances, many of the older models stand up better than their modern counterparts,” she said.“Things like stand mixers, egg beaters, older bakeware (once they banned the use of lead anyway!) were built to withstand the test of time, and phrases like ‘planned obsolescence’ were unheard of.” However resilient they might be, it doesn’t make them impervious to the passage of time.“These older models are, well, old. And in most cases if you can get your hands on a vintage egg beater or stand mixer, it will need some TLC and possible refurbishing at an appliance repair shop before it is ready for prime time,“pie artist Jessicaexplained.“This is not to say that there aren’t plenty of quality new baking appliances and tools out there today! You just have to do a little more research. Not every once-trusted brand with the hefty price tag can live up to its erstwhile quality claims.“The pie artistsuggested that people look at what professional bakers, whom they trust, are using.

“Things like stand mixers, egg beaters, older bakeware (once they banned the use of lead anyway!) were built to withstand the test of time, and phrases like ‘planned obsolescence’ were unheard of.” However resilient they might be, it doesn’t make them impervious to the passage of time.

“These older models are, well, old. And in most cases if you can get your hands on a vintage egg beater or stand mixer, it will need some TLC and possible refurbishing at an appliance repair shop before it is ready for prime time,“pie artist Jessicaexplained.

“This is not to say that there aren’t plenty of quality new baking appliances and tools out there today! You just have to do a little more research. Not every once-trusted brand with the hefty price tag can live up to its erstwhile quality claims.“The pie artistsuggested that people look at what professional bakers, whom they trust, are using.

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We were curious to get Jessica’s perspective on the kitchen gadgets that she thinks are the most important for bakers to have. “As a baking-tool inventor myself, I am a big fan of trying out the latest gadgets and gizmos and seeing which actually improve my workflow and make my life easier, versus which just clog up space in my drawers,” she said.

“Stencils and templates are my low-tech must-have for pie art, for example, because they are inexpensive, don’t take up a lot of space in my kitchen, and allow me to work incredibly quickly and stress-free when the dough is rolled out and the clock is ticking but I still want those pretty designs. I have a whole host of favorite tools, that range from my favorite precision cutting blade for dough and fondant, all the way up to my workhorse Kitchenaid mixer and Cuisinart food processor.”

Jessica revealed to Bored Panda that one of her favorite baking tools is a $3 yolk separator. “It’s not pretty, but it works really well and makes my life so much easier,” she said.

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“I could write a whole book on my favorite (and least favorite!) baking tools, but if folks are curious they can check out my new sitethePieSavvy.comfor a list of some of my top baking tool picks.”

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Founded all the way back in May 2014, the r/vintagekitchentoys subreddit now boasts 21.4k loyal members. The idea behind this online community is to provide information about vintage kitchen appliances to both new users and collectors alike.“We love to preserve the unique history of kitchen gadgets,” the moderator team running the group explains.Though having the right tools for the job is really important, you don’t need to break the bank to be a great cook or baker. The fact is, you really don’t need the newest, most powerful appliances and every single specialized gadget that’s ever been created.You can do everything with a simple arsenal of trusty tools. It’s your effort, ingenuity, and skills that count for the most…. so long as treat your tools with care. Quality tools won’t automatically turn you into a great cook or baker, but they can amplify the skills that you already have and save you some time.The tools that you do have—no matter how few or many, vintage or innovative—deserve to be treated with respect. If you don’t take care of them, you’re only ever hurting yourself and your cooking in the long run.

“We love to preserve the unique history of kitchen gadgets,” the moderator team running the group explains.

Though having the right tools for the job is really important, you don’t need to break the bank to be a great cook or baker. The fact is, you really don’t need the newest, most powerful appliances and every single specialized gadget that’s ever been created.

You can do everything with a simple arsenal of trusty tools. It’s your effort, ingenuity, and skills that count for the most…. so long as treat your tools with care. Quality tools won’t automatically turn you into a great cook or baker, but they can amplify the skills that you already have and save you some time.

The tools that you do have—no matter how few or many, vintage or innovative—deserve to be treated with respect. If you don’t take care of them, you’re only ever hurting yourself and your cooking in the long run.

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You have to put in the effort to properly clean and maintain your kitchen appliances, instead of letting everything gather rust and grime. How someone treats their work tools says a lot about the person.By investing some time and effort into maintenance, your tools are going to have a far longer shelf-life. And who knows, if they’re in a good enough condition, you may even end up passing them down to your kids and grandkids.Family heirlooms don’t have to be magnificent swords and glittering rings (which are totally,totallynot cursed). They can be stylish vintage whisks, Damascus steel knives, and fridges that have lasted through literal wars and put modern glitchy appliances to shame.

By investing some time and effort into maintenance, your tools are going to have a far longer shelf-life. And who knows, if they’re in a good enough condition, you may even end up passing them down to your kids and grandkids.

Family heirlooms don’t have to be magnificent swords and glittering rings (which are totally,totallynot cursed). They can be stylish vintage whisks, Damascus steel knives, and fridges that have lasted through literal wars and put modern glitchy appliances to shame.

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Recently, Bored Panda spoke aboutoutdated and seemingly obsoletetechnology and products that are still used to this very day with consumer psychology specialist Matt Johnson, Ph.D. He is the host of themarketing psychology blogand the author of ‘Blindsight’ and ‘Branding that Means Business.‘We asked him why people tend to cling to older tech. “First, familiarity and comfort play a role, as people may be resistant to change and prefer tools they’re accustomed to,” the specialist told us.“Second, cost can be a massive factor as well, as upgrading to newer technology can be expensive. It’s the classic line: ‘No one has ever been fired for going with IBM. Many business leaders are excessively loss averse, and so if an old technology is working (even sub-optimally), there is little incentive to change. An upgrade is seen as all downside, and little upside,” Johnson told Bored Panda during an interview, earlier.

We asked him why people tend to cling to older tech. “First, familiarity and comfort play a role, as people may be resistant to change and prefer tools they’re accustomed to,” the specialist told us.

“Second, cost can be a massive factor as well, as upgrading to newer technology can be expensive. It’s the classic line: ‘No one has ever been fired for going with IBM. Many business leaders are excessively loss averse, and so if an old technology is working (even sub-optimally), there is little incentive to change. An upgrade is seen as all downside, and little upside,” Johnson told Bored Panda during an interview, earlier.

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“In some cases, older technology may also be more reliable or durable, making it a practical choice for certain tasks.” There are also cultural factors and industry-specific standards to consider. For example, that’s why fax machines are still so widely used in Japan, even though they’re practically non-existent elsewhere around the world.

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According to the consumer psychology specialist,based on researchdone at the Columbia Business School, people are more likely to be careless with their gadgets (i.e. phones) if there’s a newer and better version of the product that’s going to be released soon.“Examining a dataset of over 3,000 lost iPhones, the research team found there was a curious spike in losses before a new model was released. Over 600 self-reports of iPhone neglect and damage followed similar timing. Even our physical dexterity becomes unconsciously attuned to this need to upgrade,” Johnson pointed out that he’s covered the phenomenonin his book, ‘Blindsight.’

“Examining a dataset of over 3,000 lost iPhones, the research team found there was a curious spike in losses before a new model was released. Over 600 self-reports of iPhone neglect and damage followed similar timing. Even our physical dexterity becomes unconsciously attuned to this need to upgrade,” Johnson pointed out that he’s covered the phenomenonin his book, ‘Blindsight.’

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What old appliances and gadgets do you still use in the kitchen, Pandas? How do you think they compare to newer tools? Which of the photos in this list impressed you the most? Did you feel inspired to cook or bake something special after looking through this list? Share your thoughts in the comment section!

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