Being able to actually fit gadgets into your kitchen drawers is the big trend this season. Things that fold up or fold flat are the ticket. Light weight objects that are fairly inexpensive and solve everyday problems in the kitchen are also key this season.
Here are my favorites:
1. Splat Cookie Sheet ($19.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond)
Great for using as a cookie sheet. Rolls up into a compact size and you can put into the dishwasher.
2. Nonstick Toaster Oven Liner ($7.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond)
Can be trimmed to fit any-sized toaster oven. Functions like the Splat Cookie Sheet. I love this one, especially, because the bottom of the toaster oven at my house always looks like a mess, with cheese sticking to it, and lots of crumbs, grease, etc. You can toss directly into the dishwasher after use. Long lasting.
3. Butter Boy Butter Spreader ($5.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond)
This makes buttering corn so easy and not messy! Perfect for kids who want to do it themselves. You can remove the plunger insert and fill it with butter. The lid keeps the butter fresh so you can just put it back in the refrigerator.
4. Silicone (3 items) Silicone is everywhere and on everything associated with hot food today. It is lightweight, easy to store and non-stick. It is freezer, refrigerator, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe up to about 500 degrees. Resists stains and holds it shape. I especially like the Easy Lid, which is an air-tight sealed lid, trivet and splatter guard, all in one!
Baking pan by Wilton ($8.99 at Target)
Spoon ($6.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond)
Easy Lid by Silicone Zone ($9.95 at Sur la Table)
5. Misto Olive Oil Sprayer ($9.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond)
If you are watching your fat intake and want to avoid the chemicals found in many of the cooking sprays this is the best gadget for you. Fill this with your favorite olive oil or any other kind of oil. Only fill half the can. Great for bruschettas, grilling and sautéing. Avoids need to use basting brushes.
6. Ceramic Slicer by Kyocera ($24.95 at Sur la Table)
The hardest part of getting dinner ready in a short period of time is all the slicing you will have to do. Finally, in a compact, easy to clean size this slicer prevents you from having to touch the food with your hands, but providing a grip for you to hold the vegetable or fruit. Slices quickly and the blade is sharp on both sides. Dishwasher safe.
7. Silvermark Toss and Chop ($19.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond)
Makes a great colorful chopped salad in under 5-minutes! No need to ever sharpen the blades, and you can chop right into the bowl. The food looks good and there is little mess. I want this one for me.
8. Brita Faucet Filtration System ($29.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond)
If you want a filter system but don’t want to spend the money for a whole new sink configuration I really like this one. You can attach it directly onto the faucet (fits most standard faucets). It even give you a warning when you need a new filter. It looks nice, and really works… offers a spray option.
9. Kitchen Aid Countertop Sinkware Set ($29.99 at Target)
Many of my friends have the soap and lotion caddies available, but what about all the other junk you need at the sink, like cleaning brushes, sponges, and soap dispensers? This caddy has a place and container for it all, and actually looks presentable, for about the same price that I have seen the soap caddies. It easily rotates, and there is a removable tray for easy cleaning. This is a no-brainer for the busy person.
10. Eurosealer ($7.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond)
This is such a money saver-I can’t imagine being without it. It’s compact shape seals an opened package of food: chips, bags of liquid, anything! It also has a magnetic back so you can stick it directly onto the fridge. It will save you hundreds of dollars on all of those storage bags and now you can have a freed up drawer. It also has a bag opener to neatly open bags. This is fabulous!
Note: Most of these gadgets are available at the larger retail stores, and are not exclusive to only one store.
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