Ace’s Kitchen Gadgets
Here are links to all of my absolute favorite kitchen tools. I use each of these on a daily basis.
They are tried and true. I will never link something here without owning it first!
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Nutribullet Blender
This is such a handy tool. It doesn’t take up as much room as a normal blender but does the blender job better than most. I use it for smoothing, salsas, sauces and dips - but never anything hot.
Teak Cutting Board
I love the grooves along the edge to catch any juice from dripping off onto the counter, plus the cutting board is beautiful!
Atlas Pepper Mill
Beautiful and functional. My kitchen will never be without an Atlas Pepper Mill.
Measuring Scoops
My mom has these in her kitchen and I had to have my own set. They are so handy!
Long Handles
Who needs those short handled measuring spoons anyway?!
Egg Container
This way, you can stack stuff on top of it in the fridge and no one has to get hurt.
Good Grips Pop Top
The satisfying way these pop to open and close made me immediately purchase them. Also, get them at HomeGoods or TJ Maxx at a discount - but make sure they aren’t cracked or broken!
Griswold Cast Iron
Any kitchen isn’t fully stocked without a cast iron skillet. One good cast iron skillet can last your entire life. I particularly LOVE Vintage Griswold Cast Iron pans. I love their weight and design and the thickness of the iron seems to be just right. The link below is to a search results page on eBay.
T-Fal Ingenio
One of the best pot and pan sets I have ever used - I love the space-saving aspect for our small RV kitchen, but more than that I love being able to take the handles off while cooking on the stove. Don’t hesitate - just buy them.
Enamelware Bowls
Not much to say about these - they’re a joy to use and so beautiful.
Chemex Pour Over
There are so many ways to make coffee, and this is just one of my favorites. I love the slow process of a pour-over. The aromas, the early morning light, all of it just makes me grateful for life.
Manual Coffee Grinder
This sleek piece of machinery is perfect for camping, days without power, or select days to do things the quiet way. This is a really great way to get the perfect grind for whichever way you’re making coffee.
Kuhn Rikon Peeler
My favorite vegetable peeler - mine has lasted over 12 years and still works perfectly. For around $10, this is seriously a gift from the kitchen gods.
Breville Espresso
These are expensive machines, and are worth every penny. I loved being able to be my own barista, in my own home. Make yourself a latte in your robe!
Immersion Blender
Way cheaper than a food processor and basically does the same thing. This is a kitchen tool I cannot live without.
Le Creuset Kettle
Set your kitchen apart with this classic stovetop kettle. I have had numerous Le Creuset Kettles, but this light blue has always been my favorite.
Instant Pot
These electric pressure cookers make certain things in the kitchen so much easier. I use mine to make the best freakin pulled pork ever, and it only cooks for an hour. Potatoes, Beets, and Artichokes - all cook in a fraction of the time. An instant pot is a closed system so it’s more energy efficient than many other kitchen appliances. You can also make a super quick one-pot spaghetti in about 10 minutes when you’re in a rush to get something on the table.
Wooden Salad Bowl
Simple, and beautiful.
Salad “Hands”
Such a great tool for mixing and serving salads or pasta.
Silicone Spatulas
I love using these to mix, stir, etc. They’re heat resistant up to 500°F. Excellent for getting every last bit out of the bowl. Also, hot tip: get one wet, and you can use it to get pet hair off your clothes in a pinch…
Enamelware Teapot
This beautiful, magnificent gal is from World Market. By far my absolute FAVORITE teapot I’ve ever owned. No clue why I love it so much, but I do. ($27)
Epic Water Bottle
That’s literally the brand name. But I know you’ve been so busy in the kitchen that you’re dehydrated as hell. These water bottles come with filters. The black is for tap water - because no, not all tap water is clean (ever heard of Flint, Michigan?). They also offer orange filters that are specifically for outdoor adventures. I use that filter to drink right out of the streams of Northern California.
Swing Away
The Swing Away Can Opener is another one of those kitchen staples that will rarely need replacing. This isn’t like other cheap can openers. It won’t break. You’ll have it so long you’ll most likely have to put it through college.
Citrus Squeezer
Trusted by bartenders all over the USA - this handheld citrus juicer is easy to use, creates hardly any mess, and won’t break on you. Makes adding lemon or lime juice to a dish so simple.
Bamboo Spoons
Pretty much any meal I’m eating, I’m shoveling in the bites with one of these bamboo spoons. The mouthfeel and general smoothness of these babies - they soothes my ADHD. No teeth clinking or plat screetches either. Just try them and you’ll see what I’m talking about.
Griddle Pan
This pan can be used for many fun things but honestly, I love using it for heating tortillas, wraps, and toasting bread. We live in a small RV, so we don’t have a toaster. I also have made eggs and crepes on this pan. Once fully seasoned, it’s just a killer in the kitchen.