Appliances Mom said I didn't need but that I now use all the time.

Just proof that each woman's kitchen reflects her own needs and style of cooking. :)

When I got married, Mom told me that I wouldn't need a rice cooker or a food processor. They would just "take up counter space". However, after we wed I wound up getting both of these appliances within a year and use them constantly. I LOVE the rice cooker--makes perfect rice and you don't have to do ANYTHING but add rice and water. Also, in those hot summer months, it help not use the oven.

The food processor is great too(maybe not AS much as the rice cooker). I used it mainly for baby food, but then realized it is GREAT for making lots of other things(chicken salad, guacamole, p.f. changs chicken wraps, comforting chicken soup...) I love that it cuts down the time I spend at the cutting board, and makes things into prefect tiny size that adds the most flavor. I love it.

Mom was right, though, they do take up counter space. But I don't seem to mind (plus, you can always store them when you don't use them:).