5 Must Have Kitchen Gadgets

Silicon Baking Sheet, Microplane with a Handle, Ice Cream Ball

Sep 24, 2008

From the most basic to the lastest kitchen gadgets, these kitchen tools add everything from versatility to fun into your kitchen!

There are a wealth of kitchen gadgets on the market today, and clever marketing schemes can make you think that nearly all of these kitchen tools are “must-have” gadgets; however, this is not the case. There are several kitchen gadgets that provide features and benefits that make them necessary for your kitchen accessory collection. The following 5 kitchen gadgets are truly must have tools and utensils for your kitchen:

1) The Basic Kitchen Gadget- Microplane with a Handle: The microplane is a hand-held grater and zester. It is perfect for grating lemon zest, garlic, and fresh spices such as ginger or garlic. This is a time saving kitchen gadget that allows you to add fresh flavors to dishes. Microplanes do not take up a lot of space, as they can easily fit in any drawer, and they are affordably priced around $14 (more expensive varieties are available but the basic microplane will do the trick perfectly).

2) The Baking Must Have Kitchen Gadget- Silicon Baking Sheet: Silicone baking sheets are mats that fit perfectly onto cookie sheets; these mats are also available in various sizes. They provide a non-stick surface, which is ideal for baking the perfect cookies. These sheets are washable and reusable. Also silicon baking sheets provide a great surface for rolling out dough. Silicon baking mats range in price from $15 to $30. The versatility and reusability of these sheets make them a must-have kitchen gadget!

3) The Sanity-Saving Kitchen Gadget- Under the Counter Jar Vise: The under the counter jar vise is a helpful kitchen gadget that will not interfere with the décor or appearance of your kitchen. With this gadget, you will no longer have to band hard to open jars against the counter or waste time struggling to get jars open. You simply slide the lid of the jar into the under the counter jar vise and turn! This is a very reasonable priced kitchen gadget averaging about $5.

4) The Kid-Friendly Kitchen Gadget- Ice Cream Ball: This is a must have kitchen gadget if you have children! This playful kitchen gadget allows you to make ice cream quickly and easily. One half of the ball gets filled with ice and rock salt and the other side gets filled with your ice cream ingredients, then you just have to shake or throw the ball around for about 15 minutes. This kitchen gadget costs about $30, and can get your family excited about cooking!

5) The Space-Saving Kitchen Gadget- Collapsible Mixing Bowls: Stop cluttering your kitchen cabinets with these collapsible mixing bowls, which allow for easy mixing and pouring with a built-it spout. Despite the collapsible feature of this kitchen gadget, these bowls still have a sturdy base and rim. The middle portion of the mixing bowl is the collapsible portion, which allows you to store these bowls in a form 1/3 their original size. These collapsible mixing bowls are available in 1.5 to 5 quart sizes, and range in price from $10 to $15.

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