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1. A Dracula garlic mincer in case it takes you longer to mince the garlic correctly than it does to actually cook the recipe...😮💨 This adorable *and* functional kitchen gadget will add a ~bite~ of humor to your kitchen counter and get your garlic prepped and ready in seconds!
Promising review: "The Gracula is a fantastic, whimsical, way to crush garlic cloves or nuts. You can control how coarse, or fine, by the number of twists you make. The base of the Gracula is a cup so one doesn't lose the garlic juice. The Gracula is especially good for small cloves — one can crush several at once. We grown our own and get a mix of clove sizes. The Gracula makes it easy to process the small cloves that we don't plant. If the clove is really big you will probably need to cut it up first. Hand wash only! So we just pour some water into the Gracula to clean it, and add this water to what we are cooking. A clean toothbrush is a good way to clean the Gracula." —NigelDH
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
2. A playful set of cactus measuring spoons nested in a planter measuring cup, so you can grab the exact tool you need while cooking and display the entire planter together when you're not!
The measuring spoons are 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon. The planter cup measures up to 1 cup.
Promising review: "I love these! I have a cactus themed kitchen/livingroom and I bake a bunch. These are so adorable, and my recipes have turned out alright, so I assume they are pretty accurate." —Caylin W.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two styles).
3. Orrr a set of oh-so-sweet cherry measuring spoons, which even include a yolk separator as the attached leaf!
Promising review: "These are really cute measuring spoons and the leaf is a clever egg separator. They seem to be a durable plastic and they are on a ring to keep them together and from which they detach quite easily. However if plastic disturbs you, then these aren’t for you, that said , they look cheerful and bring a smile to my face!" —Nan
Get it from Amazon for $13.95.
4. An automatic pan stirrer that's got a timer, so you can walk away from your simmering sauces or soups and not have to worry about any burning or sticking while you prep other parts of the meal or grab ingredients from the fridge. If your lack of patience translates into "multitasking," you should probably get more than one... 😅
Check out a TikTok of the automatic pan stirrer in action.
Promising review: "Honestly I laughed at myself for buying this. I stopped laughing the first time I used it! What a help! It freed me up to do other things while it stirred the sauce that needed constant attention. Bought another one! Not laughing now!" —Luvdvm
Get it from UncommonGoods for $25+ (available in battery-powered or rechargeable versions and only the grey) or Amazon for $36.95 (only the battery-powered version; available in four colors).
5. A dishwasher-safe Chill Bill fridge deodorizer designed to be filled (and refilled) with baking soda to help get rid of all those lingering smells coming from within. Because let's face it, it's been awhile since your last fridge or freezer clean out.
Promising reviews: "I use to put the box in but now I have this cute little penguin absorbing odors and taking up less space. Makes me smile every time I see him. Doesn’t hold the whole box, so I use the rest for the garbage pails, etc." —MyrnaB
"He even fits in my tiny refrigerator here in Germany. I hate when you open the fridge to grab a snack and a funky smell slaps you instead. This tiny penguin prevents that and also makes you smile with his presence. Who expects to open their fridge and see a penguin? I do now. 5 stars." —Savannah
Get it from Amazon for $17.90.
6. A microwave pasta cooker which cooks your noodles in under 15 minutes *and* allows you to measure, drain, and even eat it out of the same container. You won't have a bunch of dishes to clean afterwards, and seriously, not even takeout will have your food ready that fast!
Promising review: "I don't want to get all gushy over a pasta maker, but man...I really love this gizmo! I like spaghetti — either with normal Prego-type sauce or sometimes just with butter and Romano cheese sprinkled on. But I'm lazy and impatient, and don't like things that take a long time to make, with a bunch of steps, and a big cleanup afterwards. The Fasta Pasta is perfect for me. I get the exact amount of correctly-measured spaghetti; it's faster than boiling water in a big pot then having to watch and stir the pasta; the pasta comes out perfectly cooked every time; and the cleanup is a snap." —Smilin Sam
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
7. A mason jar cold brew maker designed with a flip cap and removable filter, so you can make your beloved morning bevvie overnight (just add water, fresh grounds, and let set) and head right out the door, ready to conquer the day!
Holds up to 32 ounces and features dishwasher-safe pieces.
Promising review: "I use this to make my cold brew concentrate and I can make roughly five days worth in a single jar. This thing has definitely made my life easier versus using a smaller setup that was too time consuming. With this setup, you add the water, add the coffee, and forget about it. Then, when it comes times to 'strain it,' you just remove the metal filter and you're done. Super simple and basic design." —Cory Ellis
Get it from Amazon for $22.95+ (available in two sizes and with or without a handle)
8. A cute measurement guide spoon rest because if you don't currently have one, this is your sign to stop getting food on your stove- and counter tops! With this, you'll have a place to rest your utensils while cooking *and* it'll help you do some quick measuring math if you need to halve or double a Pinterest recipe.
Promising review: "This looks very attractive on my black glass stove top. It easily fits a couple of large spoons while I am cooking. It washes up very easily, too." —Eileen Mary
Get it from Amazon for $18.23.
9. A super handy clip-on strainer — it attaches directly to the rim of the pot, keeping your noodles, veggies, and whatever else from falling into the sink while draining. Not to mention, this definitely takes up less space in your cabinets compared to a full-size colander!
Promising review: "Pouring a scalding hot pot of pasta into a colander brings back memories of said colander tipping over and pasta spilling all over the sink or the bottom portion of pasta sitting in a shallow pool of water you just poured into the sink. Not to mention the splash back when the water hits the rim or side of the colander just perfectly. This product relieved me of having to worry about those catastrophic events. Just snap onto your pot while still having two hands to control the pour." —John C
Get it from Amazon for $13.49+ (available in four colors).
10. A Souper Cube — a silicone tray for you to freeze soups, stews, sauces, etc., in portioned out sizes, so you can thaw them out individually whenever you want. Instead of constantly heading to the apps to order a single serving of your favorite soup...order a quart size and save some for later, so you can have it whenever you want and save money in the long run!
Each tray has four fill lines in case you want to freeze a specific amount: 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, and 250 mL.
Promising review: "So happy that I found these. I’m the only one in my household who enjoys soup year-round. Have you ever tried to make homemade soup for one? I say it’s impossible! But no longer. I can brew up the stock pot with bone broth or my favorite home soup. Fill up my Souper Cubes, freeze, pop out, store my goodies in a freezer bag, and I’m ready for the next batch!" —Debbie R. Texas
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Souper Cube, as seen on Shark Tank, is a small business started by four friends who love soup, but hate food waste.
11. Spice strips just perfect for anyone who wants to organize their spices into one place in a drawer — in a way that keeps them from slipping and sliding around — so you can quickly find whatever you need without digging around and searching for that jar of Cajun seasoning you know you own. You could even alphabetize your spices, if you wanted to!
Promising review: "This is one of my favorite things I've ever purchased from Amazon! The fact that they're so customizable allows you to cut them and shape them to any drawer size! I think this will be my go-to gift for all of my friends who love cooking as much as I do! Freeing up cabinet space and having something that can so easily be rinsed off in the sink makes this a for sure buy!" —momonono
Get a 10-foot roll from Amazon for $15.99.
12. A silicone mushroom that transforms into a funnel for all your pouring needs with a flip of its cap! Now, you can refill your vinegar, olive oil, and spice jars, or even spike your lemonade spritzers without making a mess!
It's dishwasher-safe and BPA-free.
Promising review: "I love this silicone funnel! It doesn't take up room in my kitchen tool drawer because it's so flexible. In fact, I keep it out on my stove because it just looks so cute there! Lol. It does the job and it's so easy to clean." —Tris
Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in two sizes).
13. A mini waffle maker because everyone loves waffles, and with this, you can enjoy the delicious treats any way and at anytime you want. Regular waffles are always great, but you can also get maker with shapes like a heart, skull, or pumpkin to take your breakfast up a notch!
Once the cooker gets hot, all you have to do is pour a 1/4 cup of batter and your waffle will be ready in minutes without any flipping or pressing a single button!
Promising review: "Saw it on TikTok and had to get it! I love waffles but I don't always remember to buy them so I love being able to make them super easily with this mini waffle maker. It's so easy and convenient for me because I didn't want anything that would take up too much time and space. It's perfect. I also used the waffle recipe provided by Dash and its great!" —Ken
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 23 colors and patterns).
14. A roll of reusable Bambooee Paper Towels in case part of your dream kitchen includes becoming a little more sustainable. You can machine wash these up to 100 times, meaning they will last so much longer than a regular degular paper towel that you won't even remember how much they cost the next time you have to consider reupping. (Honestly, you should just never go back!)
Promising review: "Used several sheets. They do make awesome dishtowels. Been using one for over a week and it still works great. I like the idea that you can toss and just start a new one. I have scrubbed a stove top, wiped down an oven, cleaned spills on the floor...and it just washes up clean and fresh. You get A LOT of use per towel!! I would suggest putting a receptacle (other than trash) near the roll, so if a kid uses one, they know NOT to toss it in the trash like a normal paper towel. They do machine wash and dry just fine! Otherwise, they fit your paper towel roll perfectly. Then you can fold the washed ones and keep with your kitchen towels/wash rags." —HG Timmons
Get a roll of 30 towels from Amazon for $9.99.
Bambooee is a small business that specializes in creating environment-friendly home goods. With every roll of paper towels sold, the company plants a tree!
15. A set of "cheat sheet" pan dividers, so you can make several dishes or sides all at once *and* in the same pan, simply by adding ingredients that take less time to cook as you go. So, if your baked salmon needs 20 minutes, but the Brussels sprouts need 40, these dividers mean less cooking time and less time doing dishes later on.
Each tray is created with silicone, meaning it's nonstick, dishwasher-friendly, and can withstand temps up to 450 degrees F. Not to mention, you can remove them individually if you have different cook times and they'll definitely come in handy to avoid any cross-contamination of ingredients. Grab the lids here for easy storing in the fridge or freezer!
Promising review: "These are great for so many reasons. We're in a mixed gluten household (one person has celiac and is diabetic, but we are not all doing a gluten-free diet). We can portion control for carb counting and separate out gluten-free vs. not on one pan. Plus, cleanup is just throwing in the dishwasher!" —Jara Fansler
Get a set of four dividers from Amazon for $29.99.
16. A top-rated rhino knife sharpener with an adorable "horn" for sharpening your blade back to new life, so you can keep chopping, mincing, dicing, and slicing with confidence in the kitchen. And it's compact, so it can easily fit in a drawer when not in use!
Promising reviews: "This is a very handy knife sharpener. For a non-professional or someone like me who doesn’t cook often or know much about it this is exactly what I needed as a simple and effective way to sharpen my knives." —Ariel
"I sharpen my knives with a wetstone every quarter or so, so my knives are usually pretty sharp. But it's nice to have this little guy in the counter to do a quick swipe every once and a while if my blades feel a little dull but I'm not up to doing a full sharpening. Plus he sits on my counter with some other decorative animals so he doesn't look out of place." —Alison J. Gong
Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available in charcoal and green).
17. A measuring cup created especially for semi-solid ingredients, such as peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, molasses, and more. But! This handy gadget boasts a plunger design, making sure every little bit of your dry, liquid, or semi-solid food ends up in the mixer without having to scrape it all out with a spatula.
Promising review: "Saw Alton Brown using one of these to make peanut butter cookies and I had to have one. I've used it for PB, coconut oil, and sour cream so far, and it's great. Pop it apart and throw it in the dishwasher. No more scooping gooey ingredients into a measuring cup and then scooping them back out; just scoop them in and pop them out, scrape the bit at the bottom with your spatula and it's done. Love it." —Laura Marks
Get it from Amazon for $10.49+ (available in two sizes).
18. A ceramic pepper grinder by Oxo — its ergonomic handle is easy to grip and rotate even if you like a LOT of pepper, while the top-side ceramic grinder means there will be less mess when you put it down instead of spilling spices where you set it on the counter! It boasts five different size options, from fine to coarse, so you can get the exact taste you're looking for with barely any effort.
Plus it comes pre-filled with peppercorns!
Promising reviews: "This pepper mill feels so comfortable in my hand, just a perfect weight; it does not slip or skid on the table. It is neat and does not leave specks of pepper behind. It's easy to refill, and the grinding gauge is easy to adjust. It's just a perfect kitchen accessory." —Pat Nosko
"I've had many mills over my life. They somehow get lost. I’ve had electric, manual, grip-activated and just a basic wooden one which I liked the best. But it’s missing. So I got this because I use OxoO stuff in the kitchen a lot. I like that the coarseness can be adjusted so easily with the slide. It’s rubberized at the top so it’s easy to grip, yet has stainless on the bottom so wet countertops won’t be the issue it is with wooden mills. To replace the peppercorns you just unscrew the top and there’s a big area to pour them, instead of a tiny door that ends up getting more on the floor like so many. I have doubt they used heavy grinding mechanisms inside so it’ll last. It’s not an heirloom piece but I’m looking forward to putting this to good use." —Musgrove
Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (also available as a salt grinder or a set of both).
19. A terra-cotta bear because nothing is worse than going to make from-scratch chocolate chip cookies and realizing your brown sugar is basically solid. By keeping this in your airtight brown sugar container (like this one), you'll have fluffy, moist, ready-to-use sugar all the time.
Promising review: "After a number of containers for my brown sugar and continuously throwing my brown sugar away due to giant hard lumps, I began to wonder why our brown sugar never lumped as a child. That's when I remembered a weird brown bear in our sugar. After a quick Google search, I found this! I soaked it in water for 30 minutes and then added to my lumpy brown sugar...two days later, there is not a single lump in my sugar! Yay!" —Sneezeloaf
Get it from Amazon for $6.27.
20. A fast-drying sink stone caddy designed to evaporate any water that drips from your cleaning products so your countertop and sink area doesn't end up a gross wet mess. Your kitchen aesthetic doesn't just stop at the cookware and utensils!
Promising review: "We got this for the bathroom that the kids use. Anybody with little kids will know that they make a constant mess. We had water all over the counter, mainly around the soap dispenser, and it was causing problems. This has helped a great deal. There is less water on the counter and I even like to put water on it sometimes just to watch it evaporate within about 60-90 seconds. It was totally worth the money." —David P.
Get it from Amazon for $18.98.
Momo Lifestyle is a small business that offers an assortment of home goods.
21. An adjustable measuring spoon, so you don't have to waste time searching for and pulling out every single table- and teaspoon in your kitchen. This spoon can measure dry *and* wet ingredients up to 1T or 15 ml.
Promising review: "One measuring spoon to replace several......how can you go wrong? The two pieces are completely separate so you can wash it thoroughly! Pleased with my purchase and the amount of room it just freed up in my drawer!" —zonneschijn
Get it from Amazon for $7.84.
22. A trio lasagna pan — with this you can make three versions of lasagna to appeal to all your houseguests *OR* you could make an entire batch of brownie edges, so no one has to fight over them. Pastries, lasagna, breads...the possibilities are endless!
Promising review: "Question: What do you do if you are a vegetarian and your family eats meat and you want a lasagna but don't want to make two full pans? Answer: Get this product right now! With this pan you can make a quick meal since you don't have to cook the noodles, even with the regular lasagna noodles. I find the walls of these pans are compact and the heat from the channels cooks the pasta around it quickly, resulting in fork-tender lasagna without boiling first. The trick is to use a lot of sauce and cover it with foil.
"The added bonus with this pan is the fact that the leftovers can be stored easily and simply in containers ready to go for tomorrow's lunch — no cutting and messing with lasagna slices in a flat pan. Take care of your products though, as others have said, do not let this soak in water too long or it may rust." —PinkSugar
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
23. A Crack'em egg cracker and spoon rest designed with a convenient ridge in the middle, so you can perfectly and cleanly crack and egg without ending up with shells in your food or egg on the counter. If you're not already a pro, or raising an amateur baker, this is a MUST-HAVE in your kitchen!
Watch this TikTok of the egg cracker to see how quick it is!
Promising review: "I absolutely cannot believe I'm doing this. I got this because I am ALWAYS having to pick out the shell when I crack an egg, whether for breakfast or my baking. Since buying this, I have cracked dozens of eggs without ANY shells in it. To say I am happy is an understatement. If you don't have one you should rush to get one. We are going to get them for wedding gifts when we know that the couple loves to do their own cooking. Kudos to whoever thought of this. It works perfectly, every time." —Edwin Myers
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in up to 6 colors, and in packs of 2).
24. A cutlery brush that'll clean your sharpest utensils thoroughly. Thanks to the safety grip, you won't have to worry about accidentally slicing yourself as you scrub!
Promising review: "This product makes cleaning knives easy. The worst thing I do to my knives is leave them in the sink because I set them aside to wash with other dishes. This specialized tool makes it easy to do a quick pass on my knife right after I use it." —cooljames
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
25. A plant-based cooking oil solidifier — you simply sprinkle the powder into a pan of hot, leftover oil or grease, so it solidifies during cooling and afterwards, you can scoop it out and into the trash in one, solid, mess-free piece! Easy peasy!
Promising review: "Honestly I didn’t know if this would work, waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny." —Emma
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles).
FryAway is a Latine- woman-owned small business.
26. Orrrrr a "Bacon Bin" made of flexible, nonstick, heat-resistant silicone for disposing of leftover grease or oil (while it's still hot!) and you can even store it in the fridge if you want to use it for cooking later! The grid on the top helps collect solid pieces, so you can toss them, and only collect the grease.
Plus, it's so much better looking than that very old can or jar of grease sitting on the counter that's been collecting for months...possibly years? Check out a TikTok of the bacon bin in action.
Promising review: "This thing is awesome. Big enough to hold plenty of grease without taking up a ton of space. I keep mine in the butter compartment of my fridge next to the butter. I poured the grease right from the pan, still very hot right into it, and popped the lid on and put it in the fridge. Next time I needed some grease, I scooped some out with a spoon, no muss no fuss. Much better than the glass jar I was using. My only warning is if you get it out when people are visiting keep an eye on it. It's so cute and so good at its job everyone will want one." —John Dollard
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Talisman Designs is a small business creating unique kitchen and cooking products.
27. A crab spoon rest, which holds your spoon above the pot in case you don't have a spoon rest on your countertop *or* simply want to avoid getting drips of stews, soups, and sauces on your stove.
28. A Bluapple produce extender to help keep your produce in great shape for up to three months, so you don't have to rush and make all the salads, breads, and side dishes within a week of buying groceries.
The product is designed to absorb ethylene gas — which ripens fruits and veggies — to keep them from going bad too quickly. It can be placed inside the fridge or in a fruit bowl (no more bananas ruining avocados) and each packet lasts three months.
Promising review: "I didn’t have high expectations but this product surprised me! It works great. As a single person lots of produce would go bad before I could eat it. It definitely makes my fruit and veggies last longer. Raspberries last two weeks instead of a few days. I have 3 week old asparagus and celery in the crisper right now that is still fresh a crisp. This is one of the few products these days that actually lives up to its claims. Bought one for family because I like mine so much." —William White
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
29. The Loch Nessie ladle, which will find all those ingredients lurking in the depths of your favorite soups and stews, so each bowl is full of veggies, broth, pasta, etc.
Promising review: "I absolutely love my Nessie ladle! Not only is it sturdy and easy to clean, but it is also incredibly cute and fun to use. The fact that it can stand on its own is a huge plus, as it makes it easy to display in my kitchen. I must warn you though, these ladles are so adorable that they might inspire you to do some unnecessary tasks, like staging a photo shoot of your Loch Ness monster ladles hanging out. Did I have more important things that I needed to do? Absolutely. Would I do it again? Absolutely. 🤣 Overall, I highly recommend the Nessie ladle to anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their kitchen. It's practical, fun, and sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it." —Crystal
Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in blue and green and two sizes).
30. A pair of reusable glowing chopsticks if you want to make your ramen and sushi nights a lot more exciting by starting a mini Star Wars-esque battle for the last bao bun!
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about these: "As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."
Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" —T. Redwood
Get it from Amazon for $10.97.
31. A pancake batter mixer, so not only are you using fewer dishes for your favorite breakfast staples, but you can pour perfect amounts *and* store whatever's left in the fridge for later! The key to this nifty gadget is the built-in BlenderBall wire whisk designed to mix your wet and dry ingredients as you shake it!
Promising review: This is the best breakfast invention after the waffle maker. LOVE IT! As someone who makes pancakes or waffles three to four times a week (my kids are pretty spoiled, but breakfast is key to getting through the first part of the school day), this is the easiest and fastest way to get that done. I just add everything to the bottle, shake, and pour into the waffle maker or griddle. When I am done, just add some water, shake again, empty, and then place everything in the dishwasher." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.29+ (available in two colors).
32. A biodegradeable bacon sponge that effortlessly absorbs all the grease drippings from your breakfast meats and air fryer snacks. Plus, it's reusable, so you can just rinse it with hot water and dish soap before popping it in the washer with the rest of your towels. We *heart* an eco-friendly kitchen product!
FYI: The towel absorbs 10 times it's weight in grease and absorbs liquids 20 times faster than other fabrics.
Promising review: "This is great. I don’t like using loads of paper towels in draining meat, but I didn’t know what else to use. The bacon sponge is absorbent and easy to clean. It performs as advertised and makes me feel better about eliminating another source of waste." —PamelaRenee
Get it from Green City Living on Amazon Handmade for $14.99+ (available in multipacks).
Green City Living is a woman-owned small business based in Denver, Colorado that specializes in eco-friendly household items.
33. A peanut butter knife to make sure you can get ALL the nutella, cookie butter, regular butter, mayonnaise, and other jarred condiments out of the nooks, crannies, and corners of even odd-shaped jars before having to restock. Less mess, less waste, and saving money? We Stan.
Promising review: "It will save your life! Give you wings! Make you taller! More handsome! It will reverse male-pattern baldness!! It will teach your dog to behave! Has been known to bring feuding families back to an amicable place of respect and love! Your glass will always be half full! You will suddenly find yourself only grabbing on-sale items when grocery shopping (by accident even!). Just having one PB-Jife in the household has been noted as a confirmed good luck charm and beacon for positivity and fortune to befall you!* Two days on Amazon Prime later, and here I am full of life, typing this with my CLEAN HANDS AND KNUCKLES! After just scraping the bottom of a big ol' peanut butter jar out in two seconds effortlessly. It might look big and awkward (it's a monster of a one-use tool), but seriously, if you have an intense dislike for getting PB on your fingertips dealing with jars — this is the solution you've been looking for. Long live PB-Jife.
*Will not do anything in that first paragraph. I'm sorry." —CW
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
34. A 2-in-1 chop 'n' stir tool, so you can break up ground meat for spaghetti or shred chicken for tacos much faster, saving you all the time of finagling with a spatula, knife, and spoon to get it all done. You could also use it to mash potatoes, fruits, and veggies for whatever craving your stomach insists on having. All you have to do is press and twist!
Promising review: "I love making chicken tacos in my pressure cooker, the meat ends up tender but sometimes doesn't fall apart. I'd seen this online and it worked out perfectly; not only does it smash but it chops at the same time. While the chicken is still hot in the pot I can use this to smash/shred the chicken, making perfect shredded chicken taco meat. I have also used while cooking ground beef doing the same, chopping while I smash. I even used it to smash/chop some cooked meatballs making meat sauce. I love this thing." —Eric M. Schloegel, Jr.
Get it from Amazon for $8.69+ (available in three colors).
35. A hard-boiled-egg timer with a happy hen's face, which makes sure your eggs come out perfect every time. Those days of deshelling and opening soft-boiled eggs when you wanted hard-boiled ones are over with this ingenious tool. Just place it in the water with your eggs and watch as it changes color to show you exactly how much your yolks are cooked. Watching water boil just got really egg-citing!
Promising review: "Is this 100% necessary? No...however, it does make one thing a little easier for me in the morning. Instead of watching the pot and waiting for the water to boil to start the timer, you can just put the NobleEgg in the pot with your eggs, start the heat and just wait for your eggs to be done. Can't wait to give some as gifts!" —BaileyBoo
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in multipacks).
36. An innovative Frywall because nothing is worse than letting the fear of a grease spattering all over you, your stove, or counter steer you away from making your family's fried chicken recipe. This nifty shield literally puts a wall between your stove top and hot oil (and you for that matter), so cleanup (and accidental grease burn prevention) is a breeze.
BTW, it's BPA-free, heat resistant up to 450 degrees F, and dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "The Frywall works very well and I am very pleased with it. My range top is black and you can see each little spot of grease. Before now I got really tired of cleaning my range top thoroughly each time I fried anything. You have made my life much easier. Thanks." —Laurie J. Englehardt
Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in four colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.