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February 23, 2023

29 bestselling Amazon kitchen gadgets to simplify your life in 2023

Spending hours chopping and stirring to prepare a delicious meal that gets eaten in 15 minutes can drain the joy out of cooking faster than boiling an egg. If you want to simplify your time in the kitchen, there are hundreds of products on the market today that promise to slice, dice and chop vegetables effortlessly; make the perfect latte; cut an avocado in perfectly even slices; or present you with a beautiful scoop of ice cream. Problem is, many of these claims fall short – their blades are hard to clean, there’s no space in your cabinets to store the “ingenious” item, or in the end it’s so complicated that relying on traditional methods is easier.

“I love kitchen gadgets, but you definitely need to read the reviews,” said Rachel Rotunno, owner of catering event company Grazing Cape Cod in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Her company, which serves Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod, creates grazing boards, charcuterie boards and charcuterie tables filled with fresh, local ingredients from farmers, fishermen, bakeries, honey harvesters and more. “Prep is huge,” she said. “We spend four to eight hours prepping for just one event – cutting cheeses, cutting vegetables and making designs with fruits – so I love kitchen gadgets. They save so much time.” Some of Rotunno’s favorites include a cheese grater that suctions to her countertop, a mandolin for chopping, and a silicone oyster “pocket” that offers leverage and protects your hands when shucking. “An automated pot stirrer is also great so I can tend to the other things.”

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We’ve weeded through hundreds of kitchen gadgets to find the very best ones that actually claim to do what they say – and make you wonder how you ever lived without them. Our comprehensive list of innovative products are not only time savers but problem solvers and space savers to make life in the kitchen easier and more fun.

Best kitchen gadgets of 2023

Below are 29 top-rated kitchen gadgets that consumers say are saving them time, keeping foods fresher, improving pantry organization, providing a cleaner kitchen and upping their culinary skills all around. All have an average 4-star rating or above and store easily in even the smallest kitchens – and they make great gifts, too.

Best time-saving kitchen gadgets

Fullstar All-in-1 Vegetable Chopper

4.6-star average rating from 18,461 Amazon reviews

This No. 1 bestseller weighs just under 4 pounds and has 5 interchangeable stainless-steel blades to chop onions, dice apples, grate cheese, spiralize zucchini and much more, says the brand. You can also ribbon, julienne or noodle your veggies. The Fullstar chopper has a non-slip base and a removable catch tray to cut down on cleanup. It also comes with a cleaning brush, cleaning scraper, blade storage organizer and a finger guard and cut-resistant gloves.

OXO Good Grips Avocado Slicer

4.6-star average rating from 34,233 Amazon reviews

The average American eats more than 7 pounds of avocados annually, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, so this tool could save a lot of time when it comes to slicing, pitting and scooping this popular fruit. According to the brand, it has a non-slip grip, a stainless-steel center that removes the pit with one twist and a blade that cuts the avocado into seven slices. It’s also dishwasher-safe.

Chef’n Cob Corn Stripper

4.2-star average rating from 7,698 Amazon reviews

If you prefer fresh kernels straight from the cob rather than canned corn for your salads, salsa and other recipes, this corn-stripping tool eliminates the struggle. To use, insert the corn into the round cylinder and twist from end to end. The stainless-steel blades remove the kernels and is safe enough for kids to use, says the brand. The Chef’n Cob Corn Stripper is BPA free and dishwasher-safe.

Zulay Premium Apple Corer

4.7-star average rating from 16,220 Amazon reviews

This apple corer gets high marks from reviewers for comfort and efficiency. It has a plastic ergonomic handle that comes in 12 bold colors, along with twin stainless-steel blades that grip the core as the serrated tip slices through the apple. A spring-loaded lever opens the blade halves to release the core. The apple corer can also be used on pears and tomatoes, can remove pits and seeds and is 100{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} rust-proof, says the brand.

Gidli Heavy-Duty Kitchen Shears/Seafood Scissors Bundle

4.6-star average rating from 8,405 Amazon reviews

These heavy-duty kitchen shears from Gidli cuts through poultry, fish, cooked and raw meat, vegetables, fruit, herbs and more with ease, says the brand. The seafood scissors are specially designed to cut through the tough shells of lobster, king crab, shrimp and other shellfish. The shears and scissors are both made of stainless steel, have ergonomically designed handles and come with a lifetime guarantee.

Gidli Heavy-Duty Kitchen Shears/Seafood Scissors Bundle

Kitchen Gizmo Snap N’ Strain Pot Strainer

4.5-star average rating from 27,487 Amazon reviews

This silicone fine mesh strainer lets you drain water from any round pot, pan or bowl with one hand. It is designed with a drainage spout to maximize drainage, says the brand, and is half the size of a colander, which makes it especially ideal for those with limited counter space. The strainer snaps on to round pots, pans and bowls of all sizes, including glass, wood and lipped bowls, says the brand. It’s BPA-free, heat resistant up to 440 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe. The Kitchen Gizmo Snap N’ Strain Pot Strainer comes in four colors, including Lime Green, Gray, Orange and Purple.

Kitchen Gizmo Snap N' Strain Pot Strainer

T hrifty Ice Cream Scoop

4.4-star average rating from 4,834 Amazon reviews

This commercial-grade stainless-steel ice cream scooper was designed to ease the struggle of scooping hard, frozen ice cream and dispensing it as a perfect cylindrical shape into your cone or dish. Push the scooper into the ice cream container, turn it 90 degrees, and pull up on the handle. Two prongs hold on to the ice cream, and when you release the handle, a spring-powered trigger dispenses it.

Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener

4.3-star average rating from 76,683 Amazon reviews

This portable electric can opener provides a hands-free can-opening solution that is ideal for people with arthritis or other gripping challenges. To use, place it on top of any round can, making sure the blade and gear are on opposite sides of the edge, and push the button. The Kitchen Mama rotates 360 degrees to completely open the can, leaving no sharp edges, says the brand. It runs on 4 AA batteries and comes in five fun colors.

Meyuewal Jar and Bottle Opener Bundle

4.4-star average rating from 22,821 Amazon reviews

There’s nothing worse than struggling to open a jar. This jar opener from Meyuewal has an ergonomic cushioned silicone handle that fits any size hand, even a child’s. It adjusts to four different-sized jars, and its inner rubber lining ensures jars won’t slip when you twist, even when wet, says the brand. The bundle also includes a silicone, easy-grip bottle opener. The bundle pack comes in 13 colors to choose from.

Best fancy kitchen gadgets

Gorilla Grip Magnetic Measuring Spoons

4.8-star average rating from 1,884 Amazon reviews

These measuring spoons have a slip-resistant ergonomic grip and are BPA-free and food- and dishwasher-safe, says the brand. They are also magnetic, so they nest together and stay hitched when stored. The measurement markings are in both Imperial and metric, and each spoon is dual-sided, with an oval, slimmer end to measure solids and fit into spice jars and a round end to measure liquids – eliminating the need to wash in between solids and liquids.

OXO Good Grips Baker’s Dusting Wand

4.8-star average rating from 5,070 Amazon reviews

This duster wand is designed to take the place of large shakers. It can evenly flour baking pans, sprinkle paprika on deviled eggs, dust a souffle with powdered sugar or finish a cappuccino with a bit of cinnamon. It holds between 1 and 2 tablespoons, is made of stainless steel, so it’s rust-proof, and is dishwasher-safe.

Legendary Chef Culinary Cooking Torch

4.5-star average rating from 2,597 Amazon reviews

This handheld butane torch can sear sous vide steaks, melt cheese on nachos, roast tomatoes, caramelize sugar atop creme brulee and more, says the brand. Its body is made of aluminum but you can choose from eight bold colors that accent the torch for a fun look. A safety lock prevents accidental ignition, says the brand, and the handle is designed so your fingers avoid ever touching the flame.

Flafster Kitchen Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder

4.4-star average rating from 11,210 Amazon reviews

Elegantly designed and made of stainless steel, this electric salt-and-pepper set comes in a metal-and-wood caddy and requires 4 AA batteries for each grinder. According to the brand, these grinders can operate using only one hand and are not only useful for grinding Himalayan salt and black peppercorns but other spices as well. You can also adjust the levels between fine, medium and coarse.

Zulay MilkBoss Ultra-Premium Milk Frother

4.6-star average rating from 92,563 Amazon reviews

With the Zulay Milk Frother, serious coffee drinkers will now get their barista-grade cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos right at home. It works on all types of milk, including soy, almond, half and half, cashew and other dairy products, such as butter, says the brand. It can also be used to mix protein-powder drinks. It’s powered by two AA batteries and comes with its own stand. Zulay also guarantees that it will never rust or break. It comes in 45 bold colors and designs, such as Golden Sunrise, Hearts, Grapefruit, Pink with Gold, and Metallic Green.

Ecolution Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper

4.4-star average rating from 55,648 Amazon reviews

The healthy alternative to bagged popcorn, the Micro-Pop popcorn maker pops kernels you buy yourself, so there’s no chance of harsh chemicals or preservatives. It comes in two sizes – 1.5 quarts and 3 quarts – and is made of temperature-safe borosilicate glass, says the brand. The lid and borosilicate glass bowl are all dishwasher-safe. It comes in six colors, including Aqua, Yellow, Teal, Hot Pink, Red and Blue.

Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel

4.7-star average rating from 37,825 Amazon reviews

Customers love this pizza cutter for its durability and ergonomic design. Because it fits into the palm of your hand, you have more control when slicing through pies, says the brand. It’s dishwasher-safe and also comes with a blade guard to keep your cutter securely stored away when not in use. The Kitchy Pizza Cutter comes in three colors, including Red, Blue and Green.

Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker

4.6-star average rating from 23,645 Amazon reviews

This sandwich maker cooks custom breakfast sandwiches two at a time in as little as 5 minutes, says the brand, making it easy for people on the go. Just build the base of your sandwich on the bottom layer, place an egg and your sandwich’s top layer on the upper cooking plate, and close the lid. It has a countdown timer and a beep will let you know when it’s done. A recipe book with more than 25 recipes is included. All of its removable parts are dishwasher-safe, and at just under 8 inches wide, 10 inches deep and 6 inches high, it’s easy to store or leave on your countertop.

Click & Grow Indoor Herb Garden Kit

4.6-star average rating from 2,084 Amazon reviews

This smart indoor garden lets you grow herbs, vegetables and flowers right on your countertop or windowsill without any sunlight. Just pop in some plant pods (three basil pods are included), fill the water reservoir and plug in the LED light. The lamp automatically cycles for 16 hours on and 8 hours off. The kit measures 9 x 4.9 x 12.5 inches and weighs about 3.5 pounds. Click & Grow also offers more than 50 pre-seeded plant pods for purchase, including cilantro, basil, lavender, wild strawberries, thyme and even chili peppers, or you can purchase seedless pods and drop in your own seeds. The base is available in Beige, Gray or White.

Best practical kitchen gadgets

Dreamfarm Supoon

4.8-star average rating from 4,883 Amazon reviews

The Dreamfarm Supoon lets you scrape, measure, stir, mix, scoop and serve using one spoon. It’s designed with a flat silicone tip, deep scooping head and flexible squeegee sides to make it easy to scrape pans and bowls clean and comes with 15mL tablespoon and 5mL teaspoon measurement lines. The Supoon is safe to use on non-stick cookware, and its silicone tip resists heat up to 500°F. It’s also dishwasher-safe.

NutriChef Vacuum Air Sealing System

4.3-star average rating from 37,379 Amazon reviews

This system vacuum seals your food in environmentally friendly bags so your food stays free of freezer burn and up to five times longer than zippered baggies or containers, says the brand. It has two modes, based on the type of food you want to seal: Choose the dry option for solid food and the moist option for poached, simmered or steamed food. Consumers gave the NutriChef high ratings for its ability to keep food fresh and its ease of use.

Silicone Utensil Rest with Drip Pad

4.7-star average rating from 32,848 Amazon reviews

This silicone resting pad was designed to stop utensils from dripping all over your countertops while cooking. Its spoon rest has four slots and raised edges to catch all the drips. It can hold spoons, spatulas, ladles, brushes, tongs forks and more, says the brand. It has a non-slip base and won’t be affected by the heat from the stove. It comes in 31 colors to match any decor.

Greater Goods Gray Food Scale

4.6-star average rating from 119,710 Amazon reviews

This smart food scale is excellent for measuring your food portions at home. It has an LCD display and an 11-pound capacity and measures right down to the gram. Best of all, it weighs only 7.5 ounces, has a footprint of only 8×6 inches and is less than an inch high. The Gray Food Scale comes in 11 colors.

Best space-saving kitchen gadgets

MayNest Washable Refrigerator Liners

4.3-star average rating from 13,904 Amazon reviews

Keep your refrigerator shelves clean and moisture-free with these washable liners. They fit standard shelves but can also be trimmed to any size. They also work well in pantries, drawers and as placemats, says the brand. They are made of non-toxic 100{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} food-grade EVA and are odor- and BPA-free, so it’s safe to place food directly on them. Choose from a pack of 8 or 12 liners in various colors.

Mudeela Pots and Pans Organizer

4.2-star average rating from 15,701 Amazon reviews

If you constantly have trouble finding your cookware when you need it, this iron pot organizer rack will help keep your pots, pans, lids, trays, plates, cookie sheets and cutting boards organized and easy to reach. There are eight tiers, and the dividers are adjustable so you can tailor the racks to fit your cookware.

SpaceAid Spice Drawer Organizer

4.8-star average rating from 2,183 Amazon reviews

This drawer organizer fits into a drawer space that’s 2.5 inches high, making it easy to grab your spices when you need them. It comes with a four-tiered spice rack, 28 square empty glass spice jars, 340 pre-printed spice labels and 46 blank labels, along with a chalk marker to DIY some of your own labels.

HOOJO Refrigerator Organizer Bins

4.7-star average rating from 24,483 Amazon reviews

These shatter-proof BPA-free bins are easy to clean and great for organizing your refrigerator and creating more space. This set comes with eight bins to separate fruit, meat, milk, salad dressing, drink bottles, canned food, condiments and more.

Utoplike Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Dividers

4.5-star average rating from 9,254 Amazon reviews

Organize all the utensils in your kitchen with these expandable drawer dividers made of natural bamboo. Each divider has a built-in spring to keep them in place and adjust easily to match your needs. Both ends of the divider also have pads to protect your drawers.

Meet our expert

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Rachel Rotunno is the owner of Grazing Cape Cod, an event catering company specializing in grazing boards, charcuterie boards and grazing tables. They are based in Falmouth, Massachusetts and serve Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.

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Posted on February 21, 2023
15 Useful Kitchen Tools from Local Seattle Stores

Studies show, or at least we’re pretty sure they would, that we spend way too much of our precious time hassling with outdated meal-prep gadgets and cooking methods. Slicing garlic with dull knives, mixing up measurement conversions, finding that fresh banana irrevocably browned—we’ve all been there. But there is a better way.

These products are available on the Shops at Seattle Met, the city’s first online marketplace bringing the best local businesses together in one place.

A well-packed measuring cup is “close enough,” but tripling the recipe with a precision scale can save a lot of ingredients and time (and make your food turn out better, to boot). So why risk it when the Escali Arti sits so handsomely at the kitchen counter, ready to measure both dry and liquid ingredients? Its low profile allows you to leave it out, and an easy-to-clean surface wipes right off.

Don’t botch recipes by trusting that salt or spice container to shake out right. Instead, grab the perfect pinch out of this dapper Wood Salt Cellar from Terra Bella. An Italian walnut base and pewter swivel lid dress up any kitchen counter, making this an excellent gift for your favorite chef or Salt Bae.

Chuck the tough-to-handle tongs and get straight to the point. Salad Hands lets you toss and serve salads in a snap, then tines slide onto the bowl for easy access. Super-strong and sustainable flat-grain Moso bamboo offsets salad greens for a healthful aesthetic.

This zester is a godsend in a world full of dull, gummed-up gadgets that somehow can’t mince garlic, but can get your finger, no problem. This rust-free, stainless steel version has a strong, grippy handle and a unique tooth design that zests with precision to get the flavorful rind while leaving behind the bitter pith. Works for ginger, garlic, spices, cheese, and more.

This tumbler should live right next to your coffee maker if caffeination on the fly is your thing (and a lap full of hot coffee isn’t). With a double-walled vacuum design and an ice cube–ready wide mouth that’s great for cold drinks, it fits right into most cupholders and is also leakproof if chucked in the backseat or jostled around in a shoulder bag. Stainless steel means excellent taste, and BPA-free materials ensure healthy hydration.

Pineapple lovers who avoid the tough-to-prep fruit best not sleep on this labor-saving gadget that makes peeling and slicing as easy as opening a bottle of wine. This handy device slices as it hollows, cutting right up to the rind as you twist. You’re left with a juicy cylinder of rindless fruit sections and less mess.

Make life a bowl of pitted cherries with the squeeze of a handle. Bonus: Oxo’s handy pitter works on olives, too.

Sick of bugging Alexa for cooking conversions, or the flour-handed back and forth from cutting board to Google? Attach this label to the fridge or a smooth surface nearest your meal-prep station for accurate ingredients and tastier outcomes. Wipes clean to restick anywhere.

Peel and devein shrimp in one (maybe two) fell swoops: This cleaner’s articulated blade arcs with the shape of the crustacean, forcing its way through the shell to remove the whole thing with little more than a swipe of the thumb.

Garlic and ginger: We’d never eat without them if it weren’t for all the prep work—not to mention the cleanup. This tool helps slice the thinnest waifs of garlic or ginger with a back-and-forth slide. To shred, flip it over and do the same.

Homemade dressings are tastier and fresher, but who wants one more thing to clean up after all that cooking? Skip a few steps with this combination measuring cup, mixer, and server.

Great for the outdoor kitchen or campsite, the Roccbox bakes pizza to perfection using wood (which imparts a nice smoky flavor) or gas. A safe-touch silicone jacket protects hands and surfaces.

Why does produce go bad so quickly? It’s those pesky escaping gases. As it turns out, absorbing them with a carbon filter keeps fruit and veggies fresh far longer.

This sharpener holds knife blades at just the right angle as you swipe them through. Because there should never be a dull moment in the kitchen.

Remember when the hot-air popcorn popper was the latest craze in every kitchen? Cuisinart’s bringing it back with a device that pops up to 10 cups in less than three minutes for a snack that’s quicker than stovetop and healthier than microwave.

Posted on February 20, 2023
16 kitchen tools under $50 you’ll actually use

Whether you’re cooking a big meal for friends and family, getting your food ready for the week, or just spending a bit of time in the kitchen with a book and cup of coffee, having the right tools and gadgets is essential. While you could easily spend hundreds on items for your home and kitchen, you don’t have to. There are plenty of must-have items that you can buy on a budget.

We’ve already covered kitchen tools and gadgets for less than $10 and $20, so let’s aim for things that are just a little bit nicer. Here are 16 home and kitchen essentials for less than $50.

Must-have kitchen tools under $50

Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker, 1-Quart – $20

If you like iced coffee, then you need to get a coffee maker that’s actually designed to make iced coffee. Many people just brew regular hot coffee and then put it in the fridge. But with this cold brew coffee maker, the coffee actually brews while it’s in the refrigerator. This makes it smoother, stronger, and better tasting than just refrigerating hot coffee.

Hydrapeak Voyager 40 oz Tumbler with Handle and Straw Lid – $27.95

Even though the 40oz Stanley Tumbler has been getting all the headlines lately, it’s not the only 40 oz tumbler that’s perfect to take on the go with you. This option from Hydrapeak has a similar tapered base that’s ideal for fitting in a cup holder, and the stainless steel construction keeps your hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. The built-in handle and straw lid make it easy to use no matter what you’re doing.

BAYKA French Press Coffee Maker – $27.99

As an avid coffee drinker myself, I regularly use a French press for a bolder, more robust flavor. Since they don’t require electricity like a normal coffee maker, they’re also ideal for things like camping or hiking trips. This option from BAYKA not only performs great, but its brushed copper finish will look great with just about any kitchen décor.

Beautiful 1.7L One-Touch Electric Kettle – $39.96

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Don’t get me wrong, the old-fashioned tea kettle that’s been around for ages still gets the job done. But it’s 2023, so you shouldn’t be surprised to see one with a bit more built-in tech. This one-touch electric kettle from Walmart boils up to 7 cups of water in 7 minutes or less, and truly requires the press of a button. There are no knobs, dials, or anything else. The minimal, elegant style will look great in any modern kitchen.

Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker with Egg Cooker Ring – $29.99

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$29.99

This breakfast sandwich maker is designed to be a one-stop shop when it comes to making the perfect breakfast sandwich. It can combine your bread, meat, and even eggs into one easily stackable sandwich. On top of that, the parts are all removable and dishwasher safe, and they’re also coated with non-stick cooking spray, so cleanup is a breeze when you’re done making your meal.

Magic Bullet Blender – $33.99 (Clip the $6 off coupon)

Having a blender at home makes it easy to create your own smoothies, make your own salsa, craft your own guacamole, and more. Typically, you can find blenders that are well into the $100s, but you don’t have to go all out to make a tasty smoothie. This 11-piece set from Magic Bullet comes with everything you need to blend to your heart’s desire, and you’ll even get a recipe book for more delicious ideas.

Aroma Housewares Digital Cool-Touch Rice Grain Cooker and Food Steamer – $36.91

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$29.98

Even though this is touted as a rice cooker, you can do much more with it than just cook some rice. It’s great for making stews, steaming vegetables, slow-cook a meal, and more. It has four preset cooking functions that make it a breeze to use, and the 15-hour delay means you can set it in the morning and have a warm meal ready for you when you get home from work later that night.

The Pioneer Woman FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffee Maker – $49.99

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$39.99

If you’re in the marker for a new coffee maker and you want to add some flair to your kitchen, then this FlexBrew is perfect for you. Not only does it quickly brew a fresh cup of coffee with single-serve pods or grounds, but it’s also finished in a floral design. So it will help you wake up in the morning with a cup of your favorite coffee while also sprucing up your counter space a bit.

OXO Good Grips 3-PC Small Square Short POP Container Set – $28.20

One thing you can never have too many of in your kitchen or pantry is food storage containers. While basic containers are great for meal prepping and things like that, sometimes you need something just a bit nicer. These 1.1-quart containers from OXO are perfect for displaying candy, storing sugar or flour (and keeping things fresh). You just have to push the button to form an airtight seal, and the containers will maintain freshness for much longer than basic Tupperware.

Fullstar Vegetable Chopper – $24.99 (Clip the $5 coupon)

If you do a lot of at-home cooking, you know that cutting vegetables can be the worst part of any recipe. With this 4-in-1 cutter, you can choose from regular slicing, julienne, chopping, and dicing. Just swap out the blades and you’re ready to go. This makes it a lot easier to get the perfect vegetables every time without having to break out the knives to finish the slicing and dicing.

Lodge Cast Iron Skillet with Red Silicone Hot Handle Holder – $29.90

Cast iron cookware has the best heat retention and most even heat distribution of any material on the market, meaning it helps prevent hot/cool spots in whatever you’re cooking. This skillet from Lodge also comes pre-seasoned with 100{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} vegetable oil, and cleanup is a breeze after every meal.

DecoBros Crystal Tempered Glass Nespresso Vertuoline Storage Drawer Holder for Capsules – $29.87

If you have a Nespresso VertuoLine Espresso Machine, you definitely need somewhere to store all your capsules. To save counter space while gaining storage space, consider this tempered glass storage drawer for the capsules. The glass top makes it easy to see which capsules you have, and it’s also strong enough to support the weight of your espresso machine, so you can put it right on top and keep the same amount of open space on your counter!

ComfiLife Anti-Fatigue Floor Mat -–$33.08 (Clip the 10{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} off coupon)

Anti-fatigue floor mats are designed to increase comfort while you’re standing by putting a thick layer of foam under your feet, taking the stress off of your lower extremities. Even though something like this option from ComfiLife is perfect for kitchen use (in front of the sink, for example), you can also use it anywhere else you expect to be on your feet a lot. The office, the garage, or anywhere around the house. It’s comfortable, stain-resistant, and easy to clean, so you can easily get use out of a few of these.

KneadAce Sourdough Starter Jar – $26.74

Making your own bread from scratch is almost like a rite of passage for anyone wanting to try their hand at culinary arts. A starter kit like this one comes with everything you need to make delicious sourdough bread and take your skills to the next level. It comes with an elastic band marked with the days of the week so you never forget when you started the process; this helps to ensure you stay on track throughout the process and your sourdough comes out of the oven tasting perfect every time.

Kitchen Gizmo Snap S Strain Pot Strainer and Pasta Strainer – $25.49

I don’t know about you, but for my entire life, I’ve been placing a strainer in the sink and pouring my spaghetti or pasta into it. Only to then transfer it back to the pan to keep warm and mix it with other ingredients. With this pot strainer, you can just attach it right to the side of your pot or pan, and then pour the water out to strain your pasta. This way, the pasta never leaves the pot, and it stays ready to go for the next step in the recipe.

ONCE FOR ALL Safe Mandoline Slicer 5-in-1 Vegetable Cutter – $39.99

I know, I know. We already looked at a different vegetable cutter a little earlier, but this one is just a bit more versatile. In addition to similar cutting modes to the cutter we saw above, you’ll also find some handy built-in functions and features that make cleanup a little easier. This cutter automatically deposits whatever you’re slicing and dicing into a single bowl, without making a mess all over the counter!

Posted on February 19, 2023
13 kitchen tools and appliances under $100

In an effort to help you stock your kitchen will all the must-have tools, gadgets, and appliances that you need, we’ve been compiling lists for every budget. We’ve already covered the best home and kitchen items for under $10, under $20, under $50, and under $75. So to complete the set and help you stock your kitchen with everything you need, let’s turn it up one more notch.

Here are some essential kitchen tools and appliances for less than $100.

MEATER Plus Smart Meat Thermometer — $99.95

Keeping track of the internal temperature of your meat while you’re cooking is essential to getting the perfect meal every time. With this smart meat thermometer from Amazon, you can monitor its progress even if you’re 165ft away thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity. It can read temperatures up to 527°F, meaning it shouldn’t have any trouble no matter what you’re cooking.

Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, 4-Quart Capacity — $89.95

If you want one of the most versatile kitchen appliances available, then a high-quality air fryer like this Ninja is perfect for you. An air fryer lets you enjoy all of those fried foods you love so much, without having to deal with the unhealthy oil they’re typically fried in. But that’s not all it does. This air fryer can also roast, dehydrate, and reheat any leftovers.

Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker — $99.99

Just above I mentioned how an air fryer is one of the most versatile kitchen appliances; while true, arguably the single most versatile kitchen tool is a multi-function pressure cooker. This 7-in-1 Instant Pot Duo can be used for just about any recipe you’re making. It’s a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, saute pan, and food warmer all in one. With its 6-quart capacity, you’ll have no trouble making food for the whole family.

Keurig K-Slim Single Serve Coffee Maker — $89.99

We all want to have a nice coffee maker, but sometimes you don’t have too much counter space to give up. That’s where the Keurig K-Slim comes in. Its narrow design is perfect for smaller spaces, but that doesn’t take away from the delicious cup of coffee it produces. With Keurig’s Multistream Technology, this single-serve coffee maker is designed to extract every ounce of flavor while it brews, leading to a smooth, bold cup of coffee every time.

Beautiful 14-Cup Programmable Touchscreen Coffee Maker — $49.90

With the single-serve coffee maker we just talked about, let’s juxtapose it with this 14-cup programmable behemoth from Walmart. Part of Drew Barrymore’s line of modern appliances, this stylish model has a touchscreen to make it easy to use, letting you program a brew up to 24 hours in advance. It also has an auto-heating function that keeps the coffee warm for up to 4 hours without burning it.

Coravin Pivot Wine-By-The-Glass System — $99.95

As someone who likes to enjoy a glass of wine here and there, it can be tough to open a bottle and not have it go bad within a few days. This typically means you have to drink the same bottle until it’s gone. But that’s where this wine preservation system comes in. With its stopper’s unique design, you can keep a bottle of wine fresh for up to four weeks. Then all you have to do is attach the Pivot system, press the button, and pour a glass. This kit includes two stoppers, meaning you can keep two bottles fresh at the same time for a bit more variety.

Ninja Professional Blender — $99.99

A high-quality blender can make all the difference in your kitchen when it comes to both food and drinks. This 1000-watt unit from Ninja will power through just about any ingredients you put inside, letting you make quick work of smoothies, shakes, frozen cocktails, salsa, guacamole, and more. The huge 72oz capacity is enough to make a drink for everyone at the same time!

Le Creuset Stoneware 9” Heritage Pie Dish — $55.95

Known for its unique coloration and designs, Le Creuset cookware is among the most sought-after brand in the industry. This 9” heritage pie dish on Amazon is made from stone and offers exceptional heat retention and even heat distribution to make the perfect pie every time. The stoneware is coated with a red enamel that’s nonstick and makes cleanup a breeze.

Galanz Retro Countertop Microwave Oven — $69

Retro appliances are all the rage these days, and decking your kitchen out with some old-school style is new-school cool. We’ve already covered a retro toaster before, so let’s turn our attention to this retro microwave at Walmart. Its 700-watt power output and 0.7 cubic feet of volume mean you can heat up just about anything you want, and its 6 power levels really help you dial it in.

Butter Bell — The Original Butter Bell Crock by L Tremain — $28.95

Unless you’re buying that overly processed spreadable butter that comes in tubs, keeping your butter fresh and easy to spread can be tricky. Thankfully, they make dishes designed specifically for the purpose, just like The Original Butter Bell. This ceramic dish has a retro style to fit alongside the microwave from above, and its airtight seal will preserve one stick (or a half cup) of butter until you’re ready to use it again.

NutriChef PKVS Sealer Automatic Vacuum Air Sealing System — $49.99

Without a doubt, the best way to preserve and store food is by freezing it following a vacuum seal. This automatic sealing system from NutriChef makes this easy with its fully automatic operation. By removing all the air from inside the storage bag, the food will come out of the freezer tasting just as fresh as the day you put it in. You can even select from two different sealing modes depending on if the food is dry or moist.

Ninja Foodi NeverStick Premium 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Glass Lid — $78.99

This 12” nonstick pan from Ninja is coated with Ninja’s NeverStick coating, which is heated to 30,000°F and fused with plasma ceramic particles to ensure nothing ever sticks to the surface. It even comes with a 10-year guarantee so you have nothing to worry about for the next decade.

ThermoPro TempSpike Truly Wireless Meat Thermometer — $79.99

As a bit of a grilling and cooking connoisseur myself, I know the importance of having a meat thermometer. We talked about one at the beginning of this list, so let’s finish it off by showing you another great option. The ThermoPro TempSpike connects to your phone using Bluetooth and has a temperature range of up to 500°F. This means you can sit inside and watch the game while still tracking the temperature of whatever you’re grilling or smoking outside!

Posted on February 17, 2023
Emile Henry Mixing Bowl Review 2023

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I am not a “kitchen gadget” sort of individual. I’m a little previous-college in the kitchen — I even now chop garlic with a knife (no garlic crusher below!), and I really don’t have a mandoline, but somewhat count on my often-questionable self-taught knife expertise to thinly slice all my vegetables. Even nevertheless I never splurge on enjoyable kitchen devices, I do love investing in long lasting, trustworthy gear that I can use for yrs — namely, the humble mixing bowl.

When I initial commenced cooking with my mother as a teen, I remember her telling me that I should really have a various bowl for uncooked meat and not use the salad bowl for offal, for example, for dread of cross-contamination. I guess my mom’s adore for mixing bowls has finally been handed on to me since I have a first rate quantity of them in my very little condominium kitchen area. Normally on the lookout for the elusive and perfect mixing bowl for every single situation (of course, it’s a factor!), I assume I’ve inadvertently stumbled on my most loved mixing bowl of all time: the Emile Henry Mixing Bowl.

What’s So Good About Emile Henry’s Mixing Bowls?

I am a large supporter of Emile Henry. Their items are long lasting, reliable, and thoughtfully made, so I’m not astonished that the French brand also tends to make the mixing bowl of my desires.

The Emile Henry mixing bowl is much extra practical than all the other mixing bowls I have experienced and utilized. It is manufactured with the identical material utilised in most signature Emile Henry products — ceramic — so it is tremendous sturdy and can go into the oven. The ceramic can make it scratch-resistant, so you can use a metallic whisk and toss it into the dishwasher, too. The bodyweight of the bowl also makes it possible for it to sit firmly and securely on your kitchen area bench, which means you can simply whisk with a person hand and change the website page of your preferred cookbook with the other without having owning to hold the bowl down.

How Several Dimensions Are There?

The Emile Henry mixing bowl comes in 3 sizes. The substantial just one that I have is rather major and significant. I acquired this one simply because I thought it’d be a excellent bowl for proofing bread. I are inclined to increase a whole lot of yeast to my bread, and I hate when the dough rises so higher that it sticks to my plastic wrap (which can hinder the growth of the bread). In this bowl, the dough hardly ever reaches the plastic wrap, resulting in near-great bakes (most of the time!).

The medium- and tiny-sized mixing bowls are my most-utilized items in the kitchen area. I use the medium mixing bowl for anything involving raw meat, specially when I make Chinese dumplings. It has more than enough home for me to blend and marinate my dumpling filling there is lots of space to hold the total head of shredded Chinese cabbage way too (I make a massive batch of dumplings at a time and freeze them). The more compact-sized mixing bowl is especially valuable for whipping up salad dressings or even beating an effortless egg omelet collectively.

Following getting all a few sizes of Emile Henry’s ceramic mixing bowl, I’m tempted to stock up on a several a lot more specified how handy they’ve been in my kitchen area. But even if I did not, I hope this places an finish to my mixing bowl purchases — except, of system, the French model releases a further one particular that is superior, but I’m not absolutely sure they can best this one particular — c’est parfait.

Posted on February 16, 2023
The Best Smart Appliances for Your Kitchen

We’ve always been fans of classic, Luddite kitchen gear. Cast-iron skillets. Japanese chef’s knives. Pour-over coffee makers. But just because we enjoy some old-school kitchen tools doesn’t mean we can’t also appreciate the latest technology available in the vast world of kitchen appliances. There is an ever-growing number of smart appliances for the kitchen now, all of which are aimed at making your life easier. Want to spend less time cooking and cleaning and more time relaxing? Then read on.

What Is a Smart Appliance?

The term “smart appliance” is a loose definition, that means different things to different manufacturers. For example, you’ll come across some “smart” appliances that don’t feature any sort of connectivity, but rather tout some form of intelligent function — maybe an automatically-adjusting cook time, or something along those lines.

That’s all well and good, but for the purposes of this guide, we’re using the more common definition that requires a smart appliance to be able to connect to the Internet of Things, allowing some level of control via a smartphone or virtual assistant. This better fits the more common definition of a smart home device, and it further supports the true purpose of these appliances: making our lives in the kitchen easier.

The Best Smart Kitchen Appliances

LG Studio Top Control Smart Dishwasher

Best Smart Dishwasher

LG Studio Top Control Smart Dishwasher

LG, maker of some of the best OLED TVs and electronics around, is also at the forefront of smart appliances. The brand offers a wide range of connected home gadgets, but the standout is its line of smart dishwashers. This one, from the ultra-stylish LG Studio line, is equipped with WiFi that communicates with LG’s ThinQ app, allowing you to monitor cycles, receive maintenance notifications and check in on your dishwasher via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Naturally, it’s also awesome at cleaning dishes, with the quiet and energy-efficient QuadWash system utilizing four sprayer arms to make short work of your dirty dishes.

Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator

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Best Smart Refrigerator

Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator

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LG’s chief rival and fellow Korean electronics giant Samsung is also a major player in the smart appliances market, offering up competing products in basically every category. Out of all their smart home offerings, Samsung’s family of Family Hub Refrigerators is most impressive. These fridges, which come in a wide range of options depending on your needs (multiple door and freezer setups, ice/water makers, different sizes, etc.) all boast WiFi connectivity and a massive full-color touchscreen on the door. The fridges can do all sorts of things, like automatically recognize the food inside them to provide you with recipes and shopping lists. You can also monitor your fridge and control its temperature remotely with your phone or through Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings.

GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker

Best Smart Ice Maker

GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker

A dedicated countertop ice maker is a luxury to begin with, but one with WiFi? Well, now you’re just showing off. And while this may seem at first glance like an unnecessary product, it’s developed a cult following on the back of thousands of glowing reviews. You can control the ice maker and schedule its production through GE’s SmartHQ app or voice control through a paired Alexa or Google device, making it super easy to plan your next party. The Opal 2.0 produces uniform nugget ice that improves any drink it goes into, and it’s capable of churning out a pound of ice every hour.

Panasonic NN-SV79MS Smart Inverter Countertop Microwave

Best Smart Microwave

Panasonic NN-SV79MS Smart Inverter Countertop Microwave

When the first smart microwaves debuted a few years ago, they were roundly mocked. But given how inconsistent microwave ovens can be when it comes to cooking, doesn’t it make sense to get one that takes care of the guesswork for you? Panasonic’s industry-leading smart microwave pairs with your Alexa device and recognizes over 100 voice commands. So when you tell it to melt butter or reheat a cup of coffee, it adjusts time and temperature accordingly, so you don’t have to do anything but put your food in and take it out when it’s done.

Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro

Best Smart Toaster Oven

Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro

Calling Breville’s Joule Oven a toaster oven is a bit of a disservice, as it does much more than your average countertop cooking appliance. The flagship of Breville’s Smart Oven line (and the only one with WiFi capabilities), Joule boasts an Autopilot feature that automatically handles every step of a recipe for a number of food types by automatically adjusting cooking modes and controlling temperature in its six independent quartz heating elements. You can monitor all of this action through a dedicated app, or control everything by voice by pairing with an Alexa or Google device.

Instant Pot Pro Plus

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Best Smart Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Pro Plus

The hype around Instant Pots may have cooled down from the feverish heights reached a few years back, but they’re still an extremely useful tool in any kitchen. The Instant Pot Pro Plus is the best one you can get (it’s currently Amazon’s best-selling pressure cooker), and that’s thanks in no small part to its connected capabilities. This 10-in-1 pressure cooker also functions as a steamer, rice cooker, and more, and you can easily manage all of its many settings in the Instant Brands Connect app, which also gives you access to over 1,900 smart recipes. Plus, quite ingeniously, the app allows you to release steam directly from your phone, meaning no more burned hands!

Anova Precision Cooker Nano

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Best Smart Sous Vide

Anova Precision Cooker Nano

If you haven’t cooked using the sous vide method, then you’re missing out. Sous vide is the process of cooking food at a precise temperature in a water bath, and it results in food that’s cooked to perfection — particularly meats. Anova is a leader in the space, and its Precision Cooker Nano device provides all the functionality of the brand’s larger cookers in a smaller package. The Nano communicates with your phone in the Anova app, allowing you to set timers and temperatures, and will alert you when your temperature is reached and your time is up. Our tester has found that it’s a breeze to use and results in perfectly tender meat every time — especially turkey at Thanksgiving.

Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer

Best Smart Air Fryer

Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer

Like Instant Pots, air fryers seem to have completed their hype cycle, but also like Instant Pots, they’re still plenty capable of churning out tasty food with minimum effort. And Cosori’s Pro II Smart Air Fryer is arguably the easiest of them all. Through either the VeSync app or voice control via Alexa or Google, you can control this WiFi-enabled air fryer remotely, check the status of your meal and more. The air fryer also features a scan-to-cook feature that lets you scan frozen foods with your phone to receive simple cooking instructions for air frying them.

De’Longhi Dinamica Plus

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Best Smart Espresso Machine

De’Longhi Dinamica Plus

If you’re the type of espresso enthusiast who’s all about manual machines and pulling the perfect shot, then this may not be the espresso machine for you. But if you just want a lot of drink options and super easy ways to make them, then this machine from De’Longhi — one of the biggest names in espresso — is definitely for you. Not only does this machine feature everything you’d expect in a fully automatic espresso machine, like a built-in burr grinder and milk frother, but it also boasts 16 specialty drink recipes on tap. But if none of those are quite to your liking, then you can create your own drink via Bluetooth in the De’Longhi Coffee Link app, adjusting variables like strength, coffee amount, milk amount and temperature until you get your perfect drink, which you can then save to one of three custom profiles.

Atomi Smart Coffee Maker

Best Smart Coffee Maker

Atomi Smart Coffee Maker

Pour-over and espresso are most coffee nerds’ preferred methods for getting their caffeine mix, but it’s tough to beat a good old-fashioned drip coffee maker when it comes to making coffee for a crowd. Having said that, there’s nothing “old fashioned” about the Atomi Smart Coffee Maker. WiFi-enabled, this coffee maker — which also houses a built-in burr grinder — allows you all sorts of control via the Atomi app or by using your voice with Alexa or Google Assistant. You can schedule your grinds and brews for the week, receive notifications when your coffee is ready, change your brew strength, warm up old coffee and more, all without touching the machine.

Bruvi

Best Smart Coffee Pod Machine

Bruvi

On the opposite end of the spectrum from a 12-cup drip coffee maker is this pod-based single-serve coffee maker. Debuting in 2022, Bruvi is unlike most coffee pod machines in that it actually makes great coffee (plus, you can throw the pods away as they’re designed to break down quickly in a landfill). Our tester found that Bruvi excels at making regular coffee and makes passable cold brew and espresso, and its WiFi abilities offer lots of potential. In the Bruvi app, you can schedule your brew to occur at a certain time and day, track which coffees you’ve brewed before (and when), and order more pods when you’re running low.

Read our full Bruvi review here.

Brava Oven

Best Smart Countertop Oven

Brava Oven

There’s a growing segment of great smart countertop ovens out there — June Oven and the Anova Precision Oven come to mind — but Brava remains the cream of the crop. That’s due in large part to its proprietary cooking technology that utilizes six focused lamps in three separate zones that allow for an unfathomably wide range of precisely cooked meals. You can cook multiple foods at different temperatures simultaneously, fry eggs, sear steaks — you name it — all with no preheating or cooling down. Its cooking prowess makes it a great oven, but what makes Brava a great smart oven is its WiFi-connected app that allows you to choose from over 6,000 recipes and follow your meal’s progress on your phone by viewing a livestreaming video of the meal cooking from inside the oven.

Bosch Benchmark Induction Cooktop

Best Smart Cooktop

Bosch Benchmark Induction Cooktop

With gas stoves coming under fire lately, there’s no better time to get an induction cooktop. And if you’re going to make the upgrade, you might as well go for the most technologically-advanced one you can get. Bosch’s Benchmark Induction Cooktop features five cooking zones and 17 touch-controlled power settings, allowing you faster and more precise cooks than what you’re used to. It’s also equipped with Bosch’s Home Connect Wi-Fi, giving you control via Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to do things like turn off your cooktop remotely (hello, peace of mind!) and pairing your cooktop to one of Bosch’s Home Connect Range Hoods for an automatic and seamless stovetop cooking experience.

GE Profile 30″ Smart Built-In Convection Single Wall Oven with In-Oven Camera

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Best Smart Wall Oven

GE Profile 30″ Smart Built-In Convection Single Wall Oven with In-Oven Camera

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Smart countertop ovens are pretty great, but their obvious shortcoming is their small size — after all, they have to fit on top of a counter. GE Profile invites you to go big or go home with its full-sized smart built-in wall oven that functions similarly to our favorite smart countertop ovens but on a much grander scale. This 30″ oven utilizes European-style convection heat for even cooking, and features additional settings for air frying, dehydrating and more. Best of all, the oven’s WiFi connectivity syncs with the SmartHQ app to let you do things like start your preheating from the grocery store, receive notifications about your oven’s status, and, like with Brava, view a livestream of whatever you’re cooking thanks to the in-oven camera.

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