With the constant creation of gadgets, it makes sense that there is likely a tool for just about anything. When it comes to kitchen gadgets, however, one must deduce whether it is an item they need and can make use of, or is it simply intriguing and will probably be relegated to life in a drawer after one use?
The following list, albeit short, includes items that anyone could find useful in their home kitchens and might even spark the joy factor once more.
With this list, you can take it and try to find these at a store near you, or maybe find them online and see what other consumers have had to say about it – which is something I will be mentioning as well. With the holiday season coming up this might be a good starting point for that foodie in your life! So, let’s get started.
#1 – The Pop-Up Pint Glass
This is an item that would be perfect for camping, or maybe gathering for a party and would like to bring your own cup. Perfect for that person in your life who leads an active lifestyle and needs a cup that can travel with them. The build is very simple, and some might come with a container for ease of storage.
With the ease of storage comes the ease of use, which- I mean, we are talking about a cup, but to get the cup to expand all you must do is flick your wrist.
With some niche products like this, it can be assumed not all the reviews found online will be positive, especially if the product does have issues, but this one does boast a 3.6 out of 5 on Amazon!
Price: $12.38
Pros: Collapsible, ease of transport, inexpensive, and is, in fact, able to do what it was made for as a cup.
Cons: Some reviews mentioned an issue with leaking.
#2 – Manual Handheld Food Processor
When it comes to electronic kitchen gadgets, it is easy to clog up your counter and run out of outlets. This handheld food processor is easy to store this in the cabinet and there is no worry about electricity to use it due to the easy, built-in pulley system. As it sounds, when you pull the cord it will engage the blades, and soon enough you will have perfectly processed foods whether it is minced garlic, guacamole, salsa, whatever you desire.
Not to mention, these processors come with different attachments, that way you aren’t stuck with one blade and just trying to make it work as best you can, then not producing the result you were after.
Researching online shopping websites, like Amazon, show promise with high ratings over 4.5 stars.
Price: $18.99
Pros: Does not require electricity to use, plenty of room to make decent batches of food, ease of use.
Cons: Does require the manual labor to work the product, Pulley system might break over time.
#3 – 2-in-1 Citrus Juicer
Have you ever juiced a lemon and spent extra time picking the seeds out, only to find out there was a cut on your hand you didn’t know about? It’s not fun, and there are products to help avoid this inconvenience. The 2-in-1 citrus juicer is a great product to have, especially if you work with a lot of citruses and need the extra help.
This juicer has a cone shaped top that you press the citrus against, twist, and this will push all the juice out. The juice then falls through the perforated top and into a container attached below, that way there is very little mess, and you don’t have to stress about the cleanup.
Looking through the online reviews, these products are typically made exactly as they need to be and reflect an incredible 4.5-to-5-star rating!
Price: $15.99
Pros: Little clean up, affordable, built very well.
Cons: Another product based on manual use.
#4 – Easy Grip Bottle Opener
It can be such a hassle to open jars or bottles, there are several elements that go into this, and they can range from, but not limited to: incorrect products to help, not enough hand strength, expansion, stuck lid.
The electric versions can be of assistance, especially if you are older or have arthritis, but this means you must constantly have batteries on hand, or trust that the device won’t break down when you need it.
Or maybe you do have a manual bottle opener, but it doesn’t offer enough grip space for your hand, and you are left struggling with it. This product would be a godsend in these circumstances. With a large grip build, and the obvious size differences you can use in the one product, these can likely tackle anything you throw at it. Don’t literally throw things at it though, that might make a mess.
With a strong online rating of 4.5, this might be worth looking into!
Price: $9.99
Pros: Ease of use, affordable, lots of grip space.
Cons: Requires manual use, might not work well for those who have arthritis.
#5 – Pie Birds
I remember going to my grandmother’s house when I was a kid and seeing one of these in her cabinet, but I never quite figured out what it was for. I just thought it looked cool.
The point of these, when it comes to baking, is that it creates a steam vent within the item and can help promote better cooking/baking. It is a very straightforward product.
With that said, the online reviews range around the 4 to 5 stars!
Price: $5.49-$24.95
Pros: It is a cute little bird, affordable, ease of use.
Cons: Might forget you have it.
So, in short, there are several kitchen gadgets that are floating around online that might not only make life easier, but jazz things up in the kitchen and make it fun again. It really depends on what you are looking for and what best suits your needs. Check out the review on the Sabatier 9-inch Authentique Carbon Steel Chef Knife for more useful tools in the kitchen. Happy hunting!
