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Things I Wish I Bought Sooner for My Kitchen
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items Every kitchen gadget I own falls into one of two categories: the ones I bought on a whim and never touched again, and the ones I use so much I genuinely get annoyed cooking without them. This list is only the second category stuff I regret not buying...
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Prep Tools I Regret Not Buying Sooner
Everyday Basics That Upgraded My Kitchen
Small Appliances Worth the Space
Prep Tools I Regret Not Buying Sooner
This is the rechargeable one, no more digging for AAA batteries every few months.
Weighs up to 22lb in 1 gram increments so my bread dough finally comes out the same every time instead of a guessing game.
Weighs up to 22lb in 1 gram increments so my bread dough finally comes out the same every time instead of a guessing game.
Etekcity Digital Food Scale
Twist it onto the cob and press down, the kernels drop straight into the attached bowl instead of flying across the counter.
Takes under 10 seconds per ear and the safety grip means I stopped nicking my thumb with a knife.
Takes under 10 seconds per ear and the safety grip means I stopped nicking my thumb with a knife.
OLEKURT Corn Cob Stripper
You twist it side to side instead of squeezing, and it minces garlic, ginger, even nuts.
Takes a little arm strength if you load it up, but way less annoying than picking garlic bits out of a regular press.
Takes a little arm strength if you load it up, but way less annoying than picking garlic bits out of a regular press.
NexTrend Garlic Twister
The slicer part cuts, pits, and slices in one motion, no more digging the pit out with a knife and hoping I don't slip.
The separate stainless masher makes guac smoother than a fork ever did.
The separate stainless masher makes guac smoother than a fork ever did.
Zgriqlm Avocado Slicer and Masher Set
Sticks to the counter with an actual suction base so it doesn't slide while you crank it.
Shreds a block of cheese in under a minute and the three blades swap out for coarse, fine, or slicing.
Shreds a block of cheese in under a minute and the three blades swap out for coarse, fine, or slicing.
Cambom Rotary Cheese Grater
Clips right onto the side of the pot so you drain pasta water with one hand instead of hauling the whole pot to a colander in the sink.
Folds flat after so it lives in a drawer instead of taking up cabinet space.
Folds flat after so it lives in a drawer instead of taking up cabinet space.
Kitchen Gizmo Snap 'n Strain
Everyday Basics That Upgraded My Kitchen
The glass is thick enough to melt butter or steam veggies right in the cup, then it goes straight in the dishwasher.
The two sizes nest together so they barely take up cabinet space.
The two sizes nest together so they barely take up cabinet space.
Pyrex Essentials Glass Measuring Cups 1 & 2-Cup
Has three speed settings and a spring-loaded guide that finds the angle for you, so you're not eyeballing anything.
Handles straight blades, serrated, even scissors, which is more than I expected for the price.
Handles straight blades, serrated, even scissors, which is more than I expected for the price.
KAZRBEP 5-in-1 Electric Knife Sharpener
The ceramic coating is the part that surprised me, food actually slides off the blade instead of sticking.
Each knife comes with its own color-matched blade guard so nothing gets dull rattling around in a drawer.
Each knife comes with its own color-matched blade guard so nothing gets dull rattling around in a drawer.
Cuisinart 12-Piece Ceramic Coated Knife Set
The twin blades swivel to follow the curve of whatever you're peeling, so you're not fighting an apple or a knobby potato.
There's a little eye remover built into the top that actually works instead of being a useless nub.
There's a little eye remover built into the top that actually works instead of being a useless nub.
OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler
Small Appliances Worth the Space
Spins in both directions to squeeze out more juice than I expected from a $24 juicer.
Comes with two cone sizes so it handles a tiny lime and a big grapefruit without switching parts.
Comes with two cone sizes so it handles a tiny lime and a big grapefruit without switching parts.
LEBENLANG Electric Citrus Juicer
Spring-loaded handle so you press with one hand and dust with the other, no more lopsided sugar on your desserts.
Comes in a small and large size, the small one is perfect for cocoa on lattes.
Comes in a small and large size, the small one is perfect for cocoa on lattes.
JETKONG Flour Sifter Duster (2-Pc Set)
Runs on 2 AA batteries, not rechargeable, but it comes with Duracells in the box so you're not caught off guard.
Froths oat milk just as well as regular, and it's small enough to just live in a drawer.
Froths oat milk just as well as regular, and it's small enough to just live in a drawer.
Zulay Milk Frother Wand
The 1500W element brings a full 1.8 liters to a boil way faster than my old stovetop kettle, and the lid comes all the way off so you can actually scrub the inside instead of shaking soapy water around blind.
Mueller 1.8L Electric Kettle
The 1100W motor comes with five swappable heads, blender, chopper, whisk, and a frother, so it replaced a drawer full of single-use gadgets.
Blends soup right in the pot instead of transferring hot liquid in batches.
Blends soup right in the pot instead of transferring hot liquid in batches.
Turelar 5-in-1 Immersion Blender
Has 12 preset buttons so you're not guessing at temperature and time for toast versus a whole air-fried chicken thigh.
Small enough to skip heating up the full oven for something quick.
Small enough to skip heating up the full oven for something quick.
Gourmia 4-Slice Toaster Oven