Verbatim 43888 External Slimline Blu-Ray Burner
One of my last purchase in 2024 turned out to be one of the best. I wanted to rip my bluray collection for a while, for convenience, but has always been put off by selecting the right drive. I have no space for an internal drive, and not every drive can rip 4K bluray – you will need to flash firmware. Turned out there is one that just works out of the box. Pop out the drive, plug it in, and start ripping. Simple as that.
It is fairly quiet most of the time (depending on the disc), and it just works. Speed is a bit slow given size of the 4K bluray, and it is a slim, external drive, but I can’t really complain
https://amzn.to/4iH4oAn at around 1200kr (1300kr with 100kr coupon at check out at the time of writing)
OXO Good Grips Kitchen & Herb Scissors
This is my favorite kitchen scissors. Victorinox one is good also, but this feels more sturdy when holding. And boys it just cut through every thing – for example if you need to cut down a chicken. It does not shy to cut through bone. And it’s stainless steel so you can just throw it to the dish washing machine. It can be quickly dissembled and assembled in seconds. Nothing to complain about, just a terrific kitchen scissors
https://amzn.to/4fnpKjG at around 250kr
The runner is Victorinox one
https://amzn.to/4fFiNL3 at around 220kr
Nordic Ware 44671AMZ Prism Large and Half Sheet Set, Aluminum
The absolute best baking sheets by Nordic Ware, in thick aluminum, made in the USA. If you are a fan of baking cookies, they are a must. Sadly at this point of writing they are out of stock, but they were available for around 250kr for a long time. Make sure to snatch one when it’s available again, a steal at that price – one piece is more than that (250kr) in other stores, and here you get two
OXO Good Grips Y Peeler
There are many good peelers out there and my best performance on price would be from Victorinox – it can peel carrots like there is no tomorrow. and it’s that good. Sadly it is no longer available from Amazon themselves and you have to buy from 3rd party seller which means additional shipping fees.
https://amzn.to/3ZLz4bg at around kr54.30
I also have an OXO peeler which I bought a few years ago but did not use it that much, but a friend of mine visited recently and insist that I buy for her this (she is of course paying). It is a great peeler anyway and some might prefer it to the Victorinox one as the handle is more comfortable. I bought one for my friend and she is more than happy with it. Maybe you will, too.
https://amzn.to/3BNYI75 at around 125kr.
Neutrogena Concentrated unscented hand cream (50 ml)
In many positive things about Sweden, I suffer from the cold, dry winter, and my hands suffer the most. My collection of hand moisturizers could somewhat be comparable to my wife’s skincare collection. I had anything from O’Keefee’s to Cerave to Eucerin, they helped a little but nothing really solved my problem. Enter Neutrogena hand cream. Really a life saver. Wish I knew it 9 years ago.
https://amzn.to/4glZh7e at around 38kr
