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But I'm also talking about the Meryl Streep version of Julia Child.
Promising review: "I had a two-hinge garlic press, which worked well but the garlic often got stuck and it was not easy to clean. I am pleasantly surprised by how this garlic crusher has such a simple design, yet it is so effective. As you press the garlic, the minced garlic will be collected on top of the grater and you can easily scape them off with the little knife that came with the kit. I also love the silicone peeler! It makes peeling garlic skin a lot easier. With these tools, my hands no longer stink from cropping garlic!" —CL
Get it from Amazon for $8.79+ (available in two colors).
With this fancy garden, you can grow your herbs up to six times faster than soil! It has a 20-W LED grow light, simple illuminated buttons for lights and cares, automatic reminders for water and plant food, *and* enough space for your herbs to grow up to 12'' tall! That's a lot of basil!
Promising review: "Got this a couple of weeks ago. I've wanted one FOREVER and was so happy, but didn't let my hopes get the best of me — I can't keep plants alive. At all. Ever. Easy set up with easy instructions and it was done and working its magic in 10 minutes. So imagine my excitement when just a few days later I had a sprout! Then another. Then another! While I thoroughly believe my morning affirmations to the little sprouts work, it's probably the awesome design and ease of use. It tells you when it needs water or nutrients (liquid, in a bottle). It's silent, except for a barely audible trickle sound every hour. You will not regret this purchase!" —Amy V.
Get it from AeroGarden for $99.95 (originally $149.95, available in three colors and four seed kits).
Mud Pottery And Glass is a small business based in Mendocino, California, that specializes in unique glass and ceramic gifts.
Promising review: "Thank you for the herb stripper. I used it to make my mother's recipe for parsley potatoes and it worked wonderfully. I will order again!" —Cynthia Huddleston
Get it from Mud Pottery And Glass on Etsy for $17.50 (available in eight colors).
BuzzFeed editor *and* zoodle-lover Emma Lord is obsessed with this gadget:
"I recently purchased this because it was my cheapest option for making zoodles, and also because my apartment is the size of a shoebox and there was no room for anything bigger. I LOVE how easy it is to swap out the caps to do other things, too — I've started grating my own cheeses and feel very fancy. But mostly I just love that it's very safe to use (it comes with a finger guard!), super easy to figure out, very compact, and even has measurements on the inside of the cup if you're ever portioning things out for a recipe."
Promising review: "LOVE THIS. I absolutely love this. So far I've used the thicker spiralizer, two of the grater things, and then the juicer. I love how easy this makes keeping everything together. And it's sharp so it actually cuts through things without you needing to work super hard to do it. The only thing I don't love is that the spiralizers are a bit hard to clean, but I guess that's with all of them? Not sure, this is the first I've owned. But, overall, I'd recommend it. :)" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three styles).
Promising review: "There are many ways to set this up to make it work best for you. This is making it so much easier to just grab the pan I need with out digging through all the pans clanging them all together, making all kinds of noise. When I put this in the cupboard and started using it, I really liked how simple and quiet it made getting the bottom pan out. Looks good, too." —Keris
Get it from Amazon for $21.85.
Promising review: "I really like this wine rack! I needed a nice, space-saving solution for wineglasses that are too tall to go in my glass cabinet, and this rack fits the bill. It was simple to install and looks great. Good buy!" —Cycle Mom
Get it from Amazon for $21.93+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
BTW, it's dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "I cook a fair amount. I am not a pro, but sometimes I pretend that I am. Best knife I have ever owned. I use this knife many times every day, rarely do I use another. It is very comfortable, well balanced, versatile, and — paired with the Chef's Choice sharpener — unbelievably sharp. I am slicing meats and vegetables faster and thinner than I have ever before. LOVE THIS KNIFE." —Gheep Piddle
Get it from Amazon for $37.78 (also available in other knife styles).
The is our cheap pick for the best chef's knife!
Promising review: "Buying this knife sharpener has changed my life! I used to burn water, but now I'm on par with chefs like Gordon Ramsay! My knives are so sharp that I could cut off a finger and would not even notice. Paper-thin tomatoes and onions for a tuna fish sandwich? Not a problem! Thank you, KitchenIQ, my life will never be the same." —J.W.
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in four colors).
Check out our full review of the KitchenIQ 50009 Edge Grip Two-Stage Knife Sharpener.
Real and Vibrant is a small Etsy shop based in Seattle, Washington.
You can also customize your order by letting the seller know exactly what you want on each label.
Promising review: "These labels are amazing!! They make my pantry look so organized. I have a very small pantry so these labels help a lot! They are very well made and durable." —Maggie P.
Get it from Real and Vibrant on Etsy for $10+ (available in five sizes and various standard or custom packs).
BuzzFeed writer Hannah Loewentheil finally caved and bought an air fryer while in quarantine, and she's glad she did:
"I'd been contemplating buying an air fryer for quite some time, but it wasn't until I found myself cooking every night with my family due to COVID-19 that I finally decided it was the right time to get one. Friends of mine were raving about their new Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer, so after reading similar feedback on Amazon, I decided it looked like a winner. And it happens to be made by the same company that makes the crowd-favorite Instant Pot. I figured I would be using this appliance primarily as an air fryer, but as an added bonus, it can also roast, broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate food.
"I've had this air fryer for about three weeks now, and I can honestly say it's become the hero of my kitchen. It preheats quickly, it's large enough to hold a good amount of food at once, it's easy to clean, and it makes food taste crispy on the outside and moist on the inside without any oil. I've been using my air fryer to make vegetables just about every night and it makes them taste so good. If you're cooking for kids, picky eaters, or you just don't get so excited about eating vegetables, the air fryer could be perfect for you. If you like chicken, the air fryer might change your life, and I don't mean that to be dramatic. The air fryer produces restaurant-quality chicken that tastes absurdly decadent, except there's no oil involved in the cooking — just air. We also tried making sesame chicken in the air fryer using boneless skinless chicken thighs. The sesame chicken tasted almost identical to my favorite Chinese takeout, and it had nothing to do with my cooking skills. Thanks to the air fryer, the chicken gets so crispy. I couldn't believe I made this at home!!"
Get it from Amazon for $99.
Check out the full review, plus some air fryer recipe suggestions for more!
This chopper will mix, chop, puree, whisk, stir, and whip...whip it good.
Promising review: "This is a perfect size for a small counter. It stores both blades and the cord wraps nicely. It is large enough to chop a large onion. It has a variable speed which is great for controlling particle size. It seems well made, very little vibration, and is very attractive." —D Powell
Get it from Amazon for $54.92+ (available in six colors).
This little machine that can whip up hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, and, get this, scrambled eggs *and* omelets. Ya, I know.
Promising review: "This egg cooker is some sort of magic. It is brilliant...totally changed my life and is my new best friend in the kitchen. Super simple to use, instructions are extremely clear, with pictures and some recipes to get you going, and the different types of eggs you can cook with this is incredible: hard-boiled, poached (!!!), and an omelet. We didn't even have to try it a few times to get it right — first time the eggs came out the most perfect I've ever cooked them and all I did was follow a few basic instruction steps, then walk away and listen for the buzzer. Even the buzzer at the end is more than a sound...it's music that my son and I dance to in the kitchen. I'm in heaven. All for such a low price. I can die happy now. :)" —Amazon Customer
Check out our deep dive into the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker here.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in eight colors).
Here's why it's worth it: The 5-quart stainless-steel bowl has a convenient handle and is big enough to mix dough for nine-dozen cookies or four loaves of bread in a single batch. The mixer has 59 touch points per rotation around the bowl so your stuff gets mixed real good. It tilts to allow clear access to the bowl and attached beater or whatever accessory you're using. Plus, it'll stir wet or dry ingredients, knead bread dough, and even whip up some cream. The mixer includes coated flat beater, coated dough hook, six-wire whip, and a one-piece pouring shield. The flat beater and dough hook are dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "This was given to me as a wonderful surprise gift about a month ago. Now I look for any excuse to use it. I bake and decorate cakes and cupcakes a lot and this mixer has made it like 10x easier make all the elements I need. It also has freed up my hands so I can clean up my kitchen as I let things fully mix." —Walmart customer
Get it from Walmart for $299.99.
You get the hand blender, a whisk and a milk frother attachment, and a manual.
Promising review: "In looking for a new hand blender I felt fortunate to find this one by Mueller. At 500 watts this one is more powerful than most, the steel feels substantial, and the attachments are very easy to change. I've only had it a week and so far have used it to blend egg batter and emulsify salad dressing. I am impressed with how fast it is and cleanup is super easy. I had one of those small many multifunction super blenders and gave it away, too difficult to use and store. This one is perfect for my needs, no frills just a very sleek tool for a serious cook!" —Farm folk
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
Trimmed Out Wood is a small business based in Tallahassee, Florida, that sells custom wood products for the home.
Each stand holds up to 12 eggs.
Promising review: "Already purchasing two more! I’ve received many compliments when people see the eggs on display this way! Also it helps me remember which are the oldest/newest eggs based on how I stack them. :)" —Morgan Dorriety
Get it from Trimmed Out Wood on Etsy for $26.10+ (available in larger quantities).
This Denver-based shop also sells magnetic charts for other useful adulting info, like laundry direction symbols!
Promising review: "Lovely handwritten note came with the magnet. Magnet is exactly as described and a handy addition to my kitchen!" —Carla
Get it from MagnetRabbit on Etsy for $6.50+ (available in five colors).
Adjusts to measurements of 1/2 tsp up to 1 tbsp.
Promising review: "I have been using an identical measuring spoon for many years. I bought it in a specialty store and hadn't seen one since then. This is a fabulous product. The same measuring spoon is used for all ingredients. With the addition of this spoon, I now have one for dry and one for wet ingredients. This is a superior product, giving exact measurements and is an essential for all bakers and serious cooks. DO NOT wash in the dishwasher. I hand-wash and dry immediately and have kept mine in good condition for more than a decade. Should you get it? YES!" —Sharon Beverly
Get it from Amazon for $10.38.
The thermometer is 3.9 inches of food-grade stainless steel and gets temperature readout within three to five seconds with its high-precision sensor.
Promising review: "This digital meat thermometer is the best I've ever had. I own others, but they are either too bulky to fit in the drawer or too hard to read. This one is small and lightweight; it's easy to pull out the probe and very easy to read the temperature. I purchased several as stocking stuffers for Christmas. They make a gift that will be appreciated for its size and ease of use, but most importantly, it will be a gift that gets used instead of put away in the closet." —Kat29
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three colors).
She mentions in the recipe to use a traditional iron pan to make the crepes! This dispenser can hold up to 4 cups' worth of batter! That's a lot of French pancakes!
Promising review: "Finally a kitchen utensil that saves time, mess, and frustration! I ordered this because my 10-year-old daughter loves to make pancakes but she also leaves an incredible mess. She also loves to make cupcakes and that's even a double mess. Upon receiving the batter dispenser, my daughter took it out of the package and started making pancakes right away without my instructions. She loved the ease to make the pancakes in the container and then one click on the pan with no mess." —Jim Hudson
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
Features 11 programmable digital controls: rice, soup/broth, meat/stew, bean/chili, sauté, porridge, steam, slow cook, yogurt, keep warm, and pressure cook. Up to 24-hour delay start, automatic keep warm setting for up to 10 hours, stainless-steel inner cooking pot, food-grade no-chemical coating, three-ply bottom, and dishwasher safe. Comes with rice measuring cup, stainless-steel steam rack without handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, condensation collector, and recipe booklet.
Promising review: "So, if you love the speed of a pressure cooker but were ever worried about them, this is your solution. It replaces many other appliances, too! I keep it out on the counter, and our countertop space is limited, but it's worth it. It's always ready to go. If you use it as often as we do, you'll love getting an extra pot liner, too! Very convenient to store smaller amounts of leftovers in the fridge while you make a larger dinner meal. If you are on the fence, go for it! You'll thank yourself!" —onefriendtoanother
Get a full rundown on this incredibly popular slow cooker in our full review of the Instant Pot!
Get it from Amazon for $64+ (available in three sizes).
It's dishwasher safe and from a Miami-based small business!
Promising review: "Absolutely perfect. It holds a whole stick of butter and the butter stays in place — unlike some of the other products on the market that are supposed to serve the same purpose." —Michelle
Get it from TheMagnetack on Etsy for $11.95.
Get ready for the list of what's included: You get five large, two medium, two small, and six mini containers with measurement markings in ounces, cups, and milliliters. You also get a removable 13" trash bin *and* utensil storage. For the tools you get a grater, zester, juicer, slicer, garlic grater, vegetable peeler, julienne, green stripper, and bottle opener. Whew!
Promising review: "I LOVE this! I am a professional chef and am usually very skeptical of 'home chef' products, I got this as a gift and I am OBSESSED. The containers are perfect sizes and everything cleans so easily, it’s also super easy to transport if you need to cook somewhere else. I’ve seen a couple reviews that the cutting board doesn’t stay flat — just bend it backward at the fold and it will stay flat! 10/10 I love this!" —Stephanie LaSpina
Get it from Amazon for $129 (available in four colors).
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