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1. An electric tea kettle that'll boil water faster than the stovetop, and keep the water, well, boiling-hot for eternity; I know, it's like a really tough decision. Get that perfect cup of coffee or ramen each time — with enough leftover to go back for seconds.
2. A huge cutting board because there are few things worse in the kitchen than slicing veggies, chopping garlic, or descaling a 500-pound swordfish on a comically small cutting board. But one that is massive and sturdy will make this the only one you'll need — ever. Especially since it's reversible!
3. A cast-iron skillet since these things are *nearly* indestructible and will be your go-to kitchen necessity for a veryyyy long time. From complicated weekend meals to Chef John's tasty cast-iron cornbread, a cast-iron skillet may be the most versatile tool your kitchen requires.
4. A hand blender so you can make the best cup of soup imaginable — or heck, make some homemade apple butter while you're at it. A stick blender gives you a quick blend without busting out the heavy, loud blender and potential burns from transferring hot liquid from pot to blender.
5. A baker's rack that'll allow you to consolidate your pantry into one beautifully organized frame — and with a luxury wooden finish to boot. You have five shelves to keep your teeny spice bottles on one level and big, clunky pans on another.
6. A twenty-jar spice rack because who wants to spend money on dried spices that you just need a couple of teaspoons for and never touch again for 20 years? (I'm looking at you, marjoram.) In addition to the included herby delights, you can now consolidate each spice into a neat revolving organizational pillar.
7. A dish drainer rack to make clean-up so fun, it'll be your new favorite after-work hobby! Okay, maybe that's a stretch, but a good drying rack is worth its weight in gold, especially considering how many dishes it can hold.
8. A clear view toaster — while science was developing vaccines and spotting a black hole in our galaxy, it was also finally getting to inventing a toaster where you can see your bread reach perfect toasty perfection. This boundary-breaking toaster also has seven temperature settings and a slide-out crumb tray to get rid of all those acrid bits.
9. A set of kitchen towels because your kitchen is only as good as its towels. That simple. When a gnarly spill comes our way (and help us, Lord, if it's cranberry juice) a durable towel in a lovely sage color knows it is up for the task.
10. A set of stainless steel bowls that have changed me profoundly and will only improve your kitchen experience, too. Having five different bowls at your disposal lets you mix, blend, store (thanks to the included lids), and anything else you may need that meager little bowls couldn't handle.
11. A smart fridge since you've been working hard and now want to have a kitchen project to propel you into the 21st century. What makes a smart fridge smart? Well, it's WiFi enabled, so you can do things like close the door in case you leave it open or regulate temperature all via your phone. Not to mention it's enormously spacious and has gorgeous French doors.
12. An electric air fryer reviewers love and you will too. It's time to bite the bullet and buy an air fryer so you can witness its glory firsthand. Ditch the messy oil and cook your fries (or literally anything) to crispy perfection, all with the power of some hot air!
13. A set of silverware because using what Eminem once called "plastic silverware" just lacks the same je ne sais quoi. Not saying you need to shop where Queen Elizabeth shops, but silverware automatically gives the kitchen some life, is environmentally better, and lasts for quite a long time.
14. A nylon and stainless steel utensil set so you can save time and money on buying individual utensils that you weren't even sure you needed. From the humble can opener to your new best friend, the rubber spatula, and everything in between can all be yours with just one easy purchase.
15. A steel step-on trash can for those eggshells and expired milk cartons that your hands are full of. Literally, double the storage with a two-in-one gallon trash can, that comes with a step, so you never have to touch the icky trashbin again.
16. A KitchenAid stand mixer to help with all those delicious pastry recipes on YouTube that require the noble mixer. Undoubtedly a luxury item, a stand mixer is like the long-time friend you never knew you could be without and will be by your side with copious amounts of delicious desserts, whenever you need.
17. Or a hand mixer that'll give you the same results without spending *quite* as much money. Aside from similar results, a nine-speed hand mixer will save a ton of space — yet still reel out a jiggly Japanese cheesecake.
18. A magnetic knife holder so you can keep your knives safe and sharp without resorting to a drawer filled with miscellaneous items that could dull up your knife. Simply attach the magnetic strip to your wall, and you can now display three perfectly sharp knives.
19. A banana holder because there is always money in keeping your bananas fresh and long-lasting. Aside from its woven steel aesthetic, you can also centralize and store your rounder fruit, like apples, or the incredibly delicious soursop.
20. A ceramic nonstick cookware set meant to withstand heat and years of worth and look absolutely striking while at it. As you know, box sets are perfect for cost and uniformity, and ceramic is seriously tough and scratch-resistant.
21. A set of bar counter stools that'll give your kitchen bar or high-leveled countertop a loungy-like flair that is perfect for hosting. The faux leather and sturdy metal legs are perfectly minimal.
22. A drawer organizer to keep your silverware perfectly aligned, looking bright, and emersed in a gorgeous wooden finish. You can even adjust each row to fit the bulky whisks or adorably tiny lobster forks.
23. A pair of kitchen scissors so you no longer have to use the same pair of scissors to debone a chicken that you would use to cut construction paper. This pair is dishwasher safe, corrosion-resistant, and doubles the usefulness by serving as a bottle opener, too.
24. A rainbow barware set for homemade martinis or virgin Shirley Temples — because using a rainbow set just hits differently. Plus, aside from the pretty mesmerizing colors, one cocktail set is like the price of a drink and a half in the city (not including the Uber surcharges, of course).
25. A mesh ball tea infuser because loose leaf tea is just on another level these days. Whether earl gray, chamomile, or my favorite, peppermint, the infuser does what it is meant to do: incorporate warm tea aromatics into your water for those unforgettable ~first sip~ feels.
26. A dinnerware set to help entrance your dinner guests with mesmerizing, colorful patterns, all without relying on paper plates or styrofoam. This kaleidoscopic bundle also comes with mugs for sipping and bowls for slurping.
27. A pot rack that'll let you humbly show off your beautiful pots and pans without the bumps or scratches that'll happen by lumping them all together in a confined space. You can also readjust each rack to fit those not-so-easy stockpots.
28. A food storage set so you can keep all your leftovers and food items perfectly stored and living their absolute best life. And of course, if you want to show off these excellent containers at work or during a nice picnic, all the merrier.
29. A kitchen scale for weighing your food, making perfectly-sized meal preps, or getting just the right amount of flour to feed your sourdough starter. The scale is slim and easy to store anywhere in your household.
30. A Keurig to give you the perfect cup of coffee each and every time. Merely drop in the K-cup, or (ideally) the reusable pod, and enjoy the spoils of quick, easy, cost-effective coffee at record speed.
31. And a dishwasher because your pruned hands, poor posture, and gallons of water wasted cleaning dishes by hand can all be reversed (metaphorically speaking) into a dishwasher that can clean like no tomorrow. "Energy star" means it only uses the water necessary to spectacularly clean dishes beyond the sponge and liquid soap so you can feel good about running it.
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