10 geeky kitchen gadgets that can make cooking easier and more fun
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The only real kitchen "gadget" you need is a knife — but where's the fun in that? Doubling down on cooking tech can make you feel like you're starring in your very own Food Network show.
Here are 10 geeky kitchen gadgets that can make cooking (and eating) easier and more fun.
1. These Star Wars ice molds
Regular ice cubes are so boring. But Millennium Falcon Ice Molds that make ice cubes in the shape of the Millennium Falcon? Now you know how Chewbacca makes his nightcaps. Get these ice molds for $9.99, reduced from $14.99.
2. This combination slicer and grater
Sometimes you want sliced cheese, but sometimes you want coarse, fine, or ribbon-cut grated cheese. This 4-in-1 Foldable Slicer and Grater can make all four, plus it saves valuable drawer space by folding down flat. Get this slicer/grater for $21.99, or 45% off.
3. This herb grinder
Sick of using that stale, pre-ground pepper shaker? The Herb Mill & Grinder lets you easily load and mince herbs so you can bring out the flavor in any dish. It’s also dishwasher safe so cleanup is a breeze. Get this herb grinder for $18.99, reduced from $29.99.
4. This glass that attaches directly to your wine bottle
Drinking wine from the bottle is awesome — but not very classy. Drinking wine from the glass is classy — but not awesome. The Guzzle Buddy lets you attach a glass directly to the spout of your wine bottle so you can be classy and awesome at the same time. Get this wine glass attachment for $19.99, reduced from $29.99.
5. This grape and cherry tomato slicer
Have you ever noticed that grapes and cherry tomatoes are a total pain to cut? The Grape & Tomato Slicer will give you a much-needed assist and make you love salads again. Get this grape and cherry tomato slicer for $9.99, reduced from $14.99.
6. This light-up faucet attachment
Water comes in different temperatures, but it always looks the same. The IllumiSink Light-Up Faucet Attachment makes hot water red, cold water blue, and regular water green, which is perfect for any chef. Plus, it might just motivate your family to start washing their hands more. Get this light-up sink attachment for $10.99, reduced from $12.99.
7. These hand-blended sauces
We all love to make fun of Bushwick for being the Portland of Brooklyn, but when it comes to food, they know what they’re doing. The Threes Knees Spicy Trio includes all the handcrafted honey, maple, and Sriracha you need to become a master chef. Get this sauce trio for $27.99, reduced from $37.97.
8. This corn stripper
Corn on the cob is all fun and games until you forget your floss. The Corn Stripper easily removes all the corn kernels from the cob so you’ll no longer have this problem. Get this corn stripper for $9.99, reduced from $14.99.
9. These herb scissors
Don’t cut herbs with a knife like some slow traditionalist. Make Edward Scissorhands proud and use the Stainless Steel Herb Scissors to quickly mince your herbs right off the plant and directly into the frying pan. With 5 blades, even your shaving razor will be jealous. Get these herb scissors for $11.99, or 52% off.
10. This avocado slicer
As if you needed another excuse to eat avocado. The Avocado Joy Slicer is so good at slicing these fruit (yes, fruit!) and removing the pit that you can bring your avotoast addiction to the next level. Get this avocado slicer for $9.99, or 50% off.
