Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets and Tools for a More Enjoyable Cooking Experience

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What are your most used kitchen tools or gadgets? I'm moving into my apartment next month, and I'd appreciate some recommendation on useful kitchen tools worth buying.

etoile.c
11 months ago

If you eat a lot of strawberries, I suggest getting a strawberry huller. 

Sure, some might argue that it's not a must-have tool to have in your kitchen, but it's very small and takes virtually no space. And it makes hulling strawberries so much easier with virtually no waste! 

It's dishwasher-safe. This little tool will be very handy! 

Good Grips Strawberry Huller
Brand: OXO
chewyrose
1 month ago

I'm the kind of person who needs everything labeled and organized in my kitchen. And when everything's organized, cooking or any other kitchen chores are so much more enjoyable. 

I use Cellarmate glass dispensers for storing sauces because they’re perfect for keeping your fridge organized and easy to see. The glass design not only looks clean and modern, but it’s also great for seeing exactly how much sauce you have left. They come with airtight lids, which help keep sauces fresh longer. The dispensers are easy to clean, making them ideal for sauces that can be a bit sticky or oily. 

mia
1 month ago

Vacuum-sealed food containers. I thought they were gimmicks at first, but they really work. Everything stays fresh for so much longer. I got mine from Amazon. 

Vakuen food containers are vacuum-sealed storage containers designed to keep food fresh for a longer period of time by removing air from the container. I think I got the vacuum sealer as a set, and you need this to keep the container truly vacuum-sealed. It extracts air from the food storage, preventing spoilage. 

I find them so useful for meal prepping, keeping snacks fresh, or even organizing pantry items since they maintain freshness and flavor by limiting air exposure.

Premium Airtight Food Storage Container
Brand: Vakuen

The Microplane Box Grater is one of my most used kitchen tools because it’s incredibly versatile and makes prep so much easier. It has 5 different grating surfaces, so I can finely grate cheese, zest citrus, or even shred veggies all with one tool. 

The sharp blades make for smooth, effortless grating, so I don’t have to put in much force, which is a game-changer. It’s so durable and easy to clean, which is always a bonus. It’s just a reliable, all-in-one grater that I find myself reaching for in almost every cooking session.

Box Grater
Brand: Microplane