This the growing list of tools and appliance that have made my life easier and helped me to enjoy my time in the kitchen. Would be a great jumping off point for a college student or wedding registry.
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Kitchen Tools
Have you ever tried to cut a grape with a butter knife. Please don't!
Grape Cutter - OXO
I use pizza cutters for everything not just pizza. Quesadillas, pancakes, waffles, etc
UPPFYLLD Pizza cutter - off-white
When a kid wants and apple they need it ASAP. We don't have time to cut and core. This tool does it in one swoop!
OXO Good Grips Apple Slicer, Corer and Divider, ...
These crinkle cutters are so handy. I use them to cut apples into fry shapes for dipping. I also loved it for baby led eating.
Joie Crinkle Cutter Kitchen Knife for Vegetables, Stainless Steel Blade, Colors May Vary
This is hands down the best spoon rest.
SleepySpoon Rest with Pot Lid Holder – Cool Kitchen ...
This has been so handy for recipes, timers, and cooking jams. The voice control is perfect for messy hands.
Nest Hub 7” Smart Display with Google Assistant (2nd Gen) Chalk GA01331-US - Best Buy
Appliances
A toaster is an under appreciated kitchen tool. You forget about it until you are standing in your kitchen with a cold box of pop-tarts and realizing you don't own a toaster. (Not based on a true story ;) )
Cuisinart 4-Slice Classic Toaster - Black Stainless Steel - CPT-180BKSP1
Every kitchen needs a slow cooker. They are great for dips, meals, simmer pots, and more. This one is nice because it has locking lids for travel.
Crock Pot 6qt Cook and Carry Programmable Slow Cooker - Sage
Does your air fry game need an upgrade! This dual basket air fryer is amazing I love being able to cook 2 different things at 2 different times and temperature. The best part is they can automatically be done at the same time.
Ninja® Foodi® 4-in-1 8-Quart. 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology- Air Fry, Roast, & More DZ100
When I was gifted an immersion blander I didn't get it, but I've found I actually use it quite a bit. I love the whisk for pancake batter or eggs.
Cuisinart CSB-179 Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender, Stainless Steel
The kitchen aid stand mixer is a staple of the American kitchen. You could be baking bread, making a cake, or shredding chicken. Just keep it on your counter, it will be used.
KitchenAid Classic 4.5qt Stand Mixer - White
I love this blender for versatility. You can make individual smoothies or a whole pitcher of margaritas.
nutribullet Blender Full Size Combo 1200 Watt 640z NBF20500AW - Matte White