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A Manual Can And Bottle Opener Is A Must For Any Kitchen
A manual can and bottle opener is one of those tools you don't miss until it is too late. A magnetic opener can be kept on the fridge door.
Egg Timer And Egg Slicer Review
These two tools can make cooking and slicing hardcooked eggs much easier. The slicer can be used for bananas and soft vegetables as well.
Other Kitchen Tools: Mortar And Pestle
A heavy duty mortar and pestle is the perfect tool for grinding whole spices and seeds for home made rubs.
Other Kitchen Tools: Assorted Funnels
If you've ever tried filling a bottle with a small mouth then you know how nice it is to have one or two funnels on hand.
Corks Are A Multi-Purpose Tool Every Kitchen Needs
Corks are useful for resealing open bottles, especially the T-top cork. They can also be used to elevate a thermometer above cooking grates.
Chip Clips Keep Your Bags Of Snacks Fresh And Crunchy
Chip clips are the perfect item for maintaining freshness of food. Be sure to get a collection of them for bags of chips, crackers, and more.
Nut Tools For Shelling Walnuts, Pecans, And Even Shellfish
If you like shelled nuts like pecans and walnuts then owning a good nut cracker is a must. They are even great for cracking crab legs.
Juice All Kinds Of Citrus With An Old Fashioned Juicer
When it comes to juicing oranges, nothing works better than an old fashioned juicer with a built-in bowl and a strainer like grandma used.
Other Kitchen Tools: Scrubbie Sponges
Sponges are essential for keeping your kitchen clean. We prefer those with non-sturdy abrasive scouring pads for scrubbing off stuck-on food.
Other Kitchen Tools: Bottle Brushes
Cleanliness is next to godliness, and you need bottle brushes to get down into those thermos bottles, jelly jars, and basting bulbs.
Save Counter Space With A Manual Can Opener
Can and lid openers are essential kitchen tools. But why waste extra cash on an electric can opener when a manual one works just as well.
A Salad Spinner Keeps Your Lettuces Clean And Dry
There is no better way to clean your lettuce or spinach. Submerge it in water and then spin off all the water.
Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes With This Hand Held Masher
Nothing beats a great dish of mashed potatoes and we find an old fashioned masher like the OXO Good Grips to be the best tool.
Other Kitchen Tools: Scaler
If you fish or have a good resource for purchasing whole fresh fish, a scaler like this favorite makes quick work of fish scales.
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