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    26 Handy Things You'll Wish You Had In Your Kitchen Sooner

    Gotta love a functional kitchen.

    1. A spaghetti measuring tool if you never seem to end up with the right amount pasta. It has four slots that'll help you make sure you've got enough noodles for one, two, three, and four servings.

    the spaghetti measuring tool with a pile of spaghetti in one of the slots

    2. A six-speed stand mixer that'll turn baking into less of a chore. Reviewers rave about how powerful this baby is and say it's the best mixer out there at this price point.

    the stand mixer on a counter next to a bowl of cereal

    3. A bottle of cutting board oil that'll increase the longevity of your beloved butcher blocks. Reviewers say it has transformed their old boards and love that it prevents cracks and damage.

    a bottle of cutting board oil in front of a cutting board with citrus on top

    4. A pack of pre-printed labels that'll give your spice jars an upgrade. You'll get an assortment of 184 (!!) spice and herb names, plus eight blank sheets if somehow you've got a rare ingredient you want to label that isn't included.

    the cute labels on spice jars

    5. A four-slice toaster that'll give your countertop a stylish upgrade. If breakfast tends to be a little hectic in your household, toasting four slices at once will help speed things along and make your mornings run a little smoother.

    a four-slice toaster on a counter toasting four slices of bread

    6. A 3-in-1 knife sharpener that'll help you extend the life of your blades, even if you aren't a professional chef. It'll sharpen your straight and serrated knives, as well as your scissors — so you can say goodbye to dull utensils that won't slice properly.

    7. A pack of reusable sandwich bags that'll save you from repurchasing the usual disposable ones all the time. They're thick enough to stow perishables in your freezer, too.

    four bags holding various foods

    8. A tofu press that'll squeeze the liquid out of your soy for you. Pressing your tofu before cooking will help it soak up all the flavours of your marinade and yield the best texture, too.

    9. A set of heat-resistant cooking utensils that'll stack oh-so neatly on your countertop (and prevent your drawers from getting jammed up). They're magnetic so you won't have to worry about them toppling over.

    The kitchen utensils stacked neatly on a counter

    10. A pair of over-cabinet bins you can use to catch excess food scraps while you cook. It'll save you from making a mess on your counter, which will make cleaning up a lot faster when you're done.

    A person holding a bin of food scraps over a cabinet door next to a cutting board

    11. A handy herb-stripping blade that'll speed up the process of de-stemming your rosemary sprigs. It also has a sharp edge you can use for chopping and scraping off your cutting board.

    A person holding the herb stripping blade, removing the silicone guard to reveal its sharp bladed edge

    12. A stainless steel bar that'll help eliminate the lingering smell of food on your hands after you prep a meal. If you love cooking with garlic, onions, or fish, you'll definitely appreciate this baby (because as you probably already know, soap and water don't always do the trick).

    a person holding the metal bar in a sink

    13. A pair of silicone gap fillers that'll save you from constantly lugging your oven out of place to sweep up crumbs and rogue pasta shells. It'll also decrease your chance of attracting creepy crawlies, which is always a plus.

    A person trimming the silicone gap filler between a stove and counter so it sits flush

    14. This roll-up drying rack that'll unfurl right over your sink whenever you need it. It's heat-resistant so it can double as a trivet when you're working with hot pots and pans, too.

    The roll-up drying rack over a sink

    15. Or this space-saving drying rack that'll let you air out cups, bottles, and other loose items without cluttering up your countertop. It'll prevent moisture from getting trapped inside your glassware and canteens so they won't end up smelling weird.

    The drying rack with bottles and food containers hanging off of its pegs

    16. A set of absorbent dishcloths so you can cut back on buying packs of paper towel rolls. They're biodegradable so when you do finally have to replace one, you can toss it in your compost bin.

    A person cleaning up a spill with one of the biodegradable dishcloths

    17. And speaking of which, a sleek compost bin that'll remind you to separate your trash. It comes with an odour-minimizing filter that pops into the lid so you can keep it on your counter without inhaling a waft of trash every time you enter your kitchen.

    18. A magnetic knife bar that'll prevent your cutlery drawer from overflowing with sharp blades (no thanks). It'll also keep your countertop free of a knife block, for those of you who need the extra prep space.

    The knife bar on a wall in a kitchen holding up three large knives

    19. A silicone utensil holder that'll give your ladles and spatulas a designated spot to rest while you're cooking up a storm. It'll keep saucy drips off your counter for an easier clean up.

    Two cooking utensils resting between two of four notches on the silicone holder

    20. A set of Rubbermaid pantry storage containers that'll save your cupboards from a mess of open bags and clunky packaging. Their convenient lid shape allows you to stack them so you can make the most of your storage space.

    Food storage containers stacked in a pantry filled with ingredients

    21. A collapsible colander that won't take up an entire cupboard. The handles expand so you can adjust it to fit your sink.

    22. This hilarious pizza cutter that you can wheel across that 'za to slice it up. It even has lil' handlebars!

    a bicycle-shaped pizza cutter slicing a pizza

    23. A pack of reusable Keurig cups that'll let you brew whatever coffee grinds you'd like. Reviewers love that they're a cheaper (and greener) alternative to just buying pre-packaged pods all the time.

    Reusable k-cups on a newspaper next to a cup of coffee

    24. A magnetic paper towel holder you can pop on the side of your fridge. It'll keep your rolls off your counter and out of the way, but within arm's reach whenever you need it.

    A roll of paper towel on the magnetic rack

    25. A nifty herb container that'll keep your fresh basil sprigs alive 'n' well until you're ready to use them. Reviewers love how much longer it makes their herbs last and say it definitely saves them from wasting food.

    26. And finally, a pair of meat-shredding bear claws that'll come in handy at your next BBQ cookout. If you love pulled pork, beef, chicken, or anything else you can slow cook, reviewers say these babies are much easier than hacking away at your meat with forks.

    a person pulling meat apart with the claws on a cutting board

    Because we stan a user-friendly kitchen.

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