Favorite "extra" appliances

I have a coffee bean grinder, that I bought eons ago. I'm not much of a coffee drinker, any more, preferring strong tea. And, when I do want coffee, I go to one of two delis, nearby. So I use my grinder, now for pepper corns. It takes a long time to grind any amount of pepper in a "twist grinder," and pre-ground pepper-in-a-can doesn't hold much flavor. I grind a tablespoon, or so, at a time. That flavor lasts for a week, or two. I can also use it for cloves, and other spices.

My "stick blender," often comes in handy. My favorite application is in blending the natural peanut butters. They're just peanuts and salt, and the oil separates out. If it isn't blended before refrigeration, there are pockets of thick, unspreadable clumps. The stick goes right down into the jar and gets it done. I do have to use it slowly and gently, so the oil doesn't splash out at first.