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96 Practical Kitchen Gadgets

From Compact Corn Strippers to Modular Meal Prep Sets

— October 30, 2013 — Lifestyle
These practical kitchen gadgets are designed to perform a specific task to help cut down on prep time and make the task easy.

Although not everyone can claim to be a chef, using these gadgets just might be enough to fool some. These culinary tools are designed to make tasks like dicing tomatoes and spiralizing fruit and slicing vegetables seem effortless. Since these items were designed to solve just one particular problem, each tool is able to perform its single purpose incredibly well.

As well as making the process of food preparation easier and faster, these practical kitchen gadgets are precise, which makes the presentation of a meal that much more professional-looking and appetizing to the eyes.
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Vibrant Bento Lunchboxes
Vibrant Bento Lunchboxes
'Bento Colors' is an Effecient and Stylish Way to Carry Your Lunch
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Pre-Portioned Dressing Shakers
Pre-Portioned Dressing Shakers
The Kolder Salad Dressing Bottle Helps Measure Out Ingredients
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Tofu-Making Devices
Tofu-Making Devices
This At-Home Kit Lets You Make All the Tofu You Desire
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97
Extendable Telescopic Forks
Extendable Telescopic Forks
This Elongated Utensil Allows People to Sample Out-of-Reach Foods
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High-Powered Salad Spinners
High-Powered Salad Spinners
The Turboline Salad Spinner Will Dry Your Lettuce to a Crisp
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95
Timer-Released Accessories
Timer-Released Accessories
These Crafty Kitchen Safes Come in Handy When Abstinence is Required
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94
Cut-Reducing Utensils
Cut-Reducing Utensils
The Knife Glider Promotes Safe Cutting in the Kitchen
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93
Stackable Pyramid Measuring Cups
Stackable Pyramid Measuring Cups
These Useful Kitchen Accessories are Modern and Store Easily
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Flashlight Grill Tongs
Flashlight Grill Tongs
Barbecuing in the Dark is No Longer an Issue with These Clever Utensils
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Pencil-Shaped Cheeses
Pencil-Shaped Cheeses
Korefe and The Deli Garage Create a Sharper Cheese Shape
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90
Fruity Strawberry Slicers
Fruity Strawberry Slicers
Kuhn Rikon's Fruit Knife Looks Just Like a Strawberry
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89
Mobile Dipping Dishware
Mobile Dipping Dishware
The Plate Dip Clips Ensure Yhat Your Sauces Never Go Mixing
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Manners-Modeled Silverware
Manners-Modeled Silverware
First Date Cutlery Encourages Correct Usage by Warped Forms
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Clean-Cut Cutlery
Clean-Cut Cutlery
The Edge Silverware Set is Sleek, Simplified and Archetypal
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Sophisticated Citrus Squeezers
Sophisticated Citrus Squeezers
The Turn Around Juicer by KiBiSi is Sleek and Modern
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85
Choking Rescue Contraptions
Choking Rescue Contraptions
Heimlich Helper Lets You to Relieve Throat Obstructions On Your Own
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84
Fresh Produce-Preserving Seals
Fresh Produce-Preserving Seals
Food Huggers are Simply Adorable Kitchen Tools for Preserving Food
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83
Easy Storage Book Props
Easy Storage Book Props
Change the Way You Cook with the Pelica Book Stand
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82
Multifunctional Egg-Separating Gadgets
Multifunctional Egg-Separating Gadgets
The OXO Egg Yolk Extractor is an Eggsellent Kitchen Helper
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81
Eco Oil Dispensers
Eco Oil Dispensers
Prepara's Tabletop Oil Mister is a Healthy Alternative to Aerosol Containers
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Vibrant Rubber Kitchen Whisks
Vibrant Rubber Kitchen Whisks
The New Colorful BEATER Whisk is Modernly Compact
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All-In-One Spaghetti Helpers
All-In-One Spaghetti Helpers
These Multi-Talented Pasta Tools Decrease Kitchen Clutter
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Playful Contemporary Kitchenware
Playful Contemporary Kitchenware
Ole Jensen Designs Minimalist Cooking Tools for Room Copenhagen
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Toothpick Concept Servers
Toothpick Concept Servers
The Scoop, Stab and Spread Set is Shaped Like Classic Dinnerwear
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Conveniently Slit Cooking Utensils
Conveniently Slit Cooking Utensils
This 'Hang Around Cooking Set' Lets You Balance Spoons on Pots
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75
Touchscreen Fridge Monitors
Touchscreen Fridge Monitors
The Kitchen Hub Helps You Plan Meals and Monitor Expiration Dates
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Imprinted Legume Holders
Imprinted Legume Holders
These MADtastic Bowls are a Quirky Way to Store Your Vegetables
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Magnetic Kitchen Serviettes
Magnetic Kitchen Serviettes
The 'Stick 'em Magnet Kitchen Towel' can Attach to any Metal Object
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Notebook Erasable Coasters
Notebook Erasable Coasters
The Re-Writable Cup Coasters are Convenient and Crafty
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Spherical Soup Stirrers
Spherical Soup Stirrers
The Kitchenary Ritaball Blender Takes the Tediousness Out of Cooking
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70
Hand-Shaped Salad Forks
Hand-Shaped Salad Forks
The Idle Hands Salad Server is a Humorous Way to Mix Your Greens
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69
Compact Clippable Food Graters
Compact Clippable Food Graters
Hakan Gursu's Satellite Grater is Customizable & Space-Efficient
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Hotplate Pot Holders
Hotplate Pot Holders
The Stove Trivet Emulates Your Oven Top to Present Your Steaming Supper
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67
Stove Safety Devices
Stove Safety Devices
The SAMAG Uses a Magnetic Field to Reduce the Risk of Cooking Injuries
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Sophisticated Disposable Spoons
Sophisticated Disposable Spoons
New Money Silverware Elevates Plastic Cutlery from Single-Use
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Flavor-Instilling Tea Strainers
Flavor-Instilling Tea Strainers
The Tea Wringing Spoon Lets You Enjoy All of Your Drink
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Hexagonal Serving Utensils
Hexagonal Serving Utensils
The Tokyo Ito Cutlery Collection Focuses on Shape and Structure
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Pasta Press Attachments
Pasta Press Attachments
This Pasta Presser Attaches to Your Regular Mixer
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Energy-Converting Receptacles
Energy-Converting Receptacles
The Revive Makes Food Waste Recycling Practical and Functional
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Linked Dining Dishes
Linked Dining Dishes
Baladi Plates Encourage the Communal Serving and Eating of Supper
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Versatile Knife Blocks
Versatile Knife Blocks
The Hidden Knife Block from 'Wusthof' Fits Snugly in Your Kitchen Drawers
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Systematic Snack Containers
Systematic Snack Containers
The Food Conservation Project Proposes a Fresh Means of Storing Meals
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Herbal Basting Brushes
Herbal Basting Brushes
The Chef'n Herb Wand Helps to Add Flavor While Prepping Food for the Oven
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Flavor-Infusing Jugs
Flavor-Infusing Jugs
This Glass Beverage Dispenser Allows for Natural Flavoring
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Stackable Snack Jars
Stackable Snack Jars
The 'Three Tiered Stacking Jars' Showcases Scrumptious Treats in Style
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Citrus Wedge Juicers
Citrus Wedge Juicers
This Sleek Steel Lemon Squeezer Presses Lemon Wedges with Ease
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Tablet-Holding Knife Blocks
Tablet-Holding Knife Blocks
The Victorinox Knife Block Provides a Perfect Spot for Tablets
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Digital Measuring Cups
Digital Measuring Cups
The Electronic Scoop Scale Doles Out Goods Precisely
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Vibrant Multifunctional Cutlery
Vibrant Multifunctional Cutlery
The Knife Fork Spoon is a Functional and Fun Way to Handle Food
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Convenient Countertop Receptacles
Convenient Countertop Receptacles
The Table Bin Facilitates the Efficient Collection of Meal Mess
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Carving Kitchen Utensils
Carving Kitchen Utensils
The Dog Dicer Cuts Up Food While Saving Consdierable Chunks of Time
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Modern Mobile Saucepans
Modern Mobile Saucepans
The Movpot Has a Built-in Element to Bring Cooking Out of the Kitchen
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Hi-Tech Prismatic Blenders
Hi-Tech Prismatic Blenders
The Sensi Standmixer by Peter Braakhuis Can be Controlled Remotely
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Personal Toy-Shaped Chopsticks
Personal Toy-Shaped Chopsticks
These Foldable Chopsticks are Cute and Compact Eating Utensils
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Hi-Tech Kitchen Utensils
Hi-Tech Kitchen Utensils
The Umbra iSpoon by Jordan Murphy Ensures Tablets Stay Clean
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Dual-Tasking Healthy Fryers
Dual-Tasking Healthy Fryers
The New T-Fal Actifry Can Cook Meat and Veggies at the Same Time
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Manually Powered Food Processors
Manually Powered Food Processors
The VeggiChop Slice, Dices and Mixes By Pulling the Ripcord
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Germ-Revealing Ultraviolet Sanitizers
Germ-Revealing Ultraviolet Sanitizers
The Influenza Saver Sterilizes Electronics
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Stone-Age Silverware
Stone-Age Silverware
The Ultramodern Nendo Sekki Cutlery Collection Takes a Prehistoric Appearance
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DIY Salad Dressing Infusers
DIY Salad Dressing Infusers
The Salad Zinger Will Help You Make Delicious Dressings
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Biodegradable Food-Shaped Utensils
Biodegradable Food-Shaped Utensils
These Eco-Friendly Utensils are Designed as Fruits & Vegetables
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Army Knife Fruit Slicers
Army Knife Fruit Slicers
The Citrus Knife Colori is an Orange-Lover’s Dream
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Scraping Seasoning Extractors
Scraping Seasoning Extractors
The Garlic Press' Gets More Out of Your Ingredients with Less Mess
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Luxury Lumber Blades
Luxury Lumber Blades
Fusion Wooden Kitchen Knives Elegantly Blend Eastern and Western Cultures
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Meal-Monitoring Stoves
Meal-Monitoring Stoves
The Orb LPG Gas Knob Becomes a Handy Suppertime Supervisor
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Thermometric LED Faucets
Thermometric LED Faucets
This LED Faucet Light Color-Codes According to Water Temperature
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Citrus Fruit Sectioning Tools
Citrus Fruit Sectioning Tools
This Chef'n Grapefruiter Solves How to Cut Grapefruit in a Rush
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Miniature Appetizer Makers
Miniature Appetizer Makers
This Mini Pocket Maker Will Make Delicious Foods in a Hurry
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Sugary Snack Lock Boxes
Sugary Snack Lock Boxes
The Kitchen Safe is a Timed Lock Box That Stores Unhealthy Snacks
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Mountaineer Food Utensils
Mountaineer Food Utensils
This Spoon Fork Design is Ideal for the Rugged Outdoors Person
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Magnetic Cooking Utensils
Magnetic Cooking Utensils
The Smool Kitchen Tools Keep Spaces Uncluttered
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Creamy Fruit Cutters
Creamy Fruit Cutters
The Avocado Cuber Makes Slicing the Delicious Produce a Breeze
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360-Degree Spatulas
360-Degree Spatulas
The Artware Editions Pan Scraper Makes Food Prep Movements More Efficient
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Pop Tab Wine Stoppers
Pop Tab Wine Stoppers
This Unusual Wine Stopper is Modeled After a Soda Can's Pop Tab
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Instructional Cutting Boards
Instructional Cutting Boards
The Make: Family Cooking System Gives a Step-by-Step Guide on Recipes
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Pencil-Shaped Cheese
Pencil-Shaped Cheese
This Creative Food Packaging Design is Sharpened Instead of Grated
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Compartmentalizing Canister Cups
Compartmentalizing Canister Cups
The BNTO Canning Jar Lunchbox Adaptor Easily Sections a Jar
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Multiple Access Knives
Multiple Access Knives
The 'M.A.K.-1' is a Handy Knife to Have in Any Situation
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Stick-On Storage
Stick-On Storage
The Magnetic Wall Shelf is Perfect for the Home or Office
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Flavoring-Injecting Kitchen Equipment
Flavoring-Injecting Kitchen Equipment
The Marinade Infusing Meat Tenderizer Does Two Jobs in One
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Interactive Touchscreen Kitchens
Interactive Touchscreen Kitchens
The Great Wall of Cooking Can Prepare Food with One Touch
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School Supply Kitchen Gadgets
School Supply Kitchen Gadgets
The Karoto Sharpener and Peeler Makes Carrot Cutting Precise
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Clever Compartmentalized Mugs
Clever Compartmentalized Mugs
Ibrahim Guvendikler's Teacup Provides a Place to Discard Your Teabag
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Origami Inspired Kitchen Accessories
Origami Inspired Kitchen Accessories
The Foldable Bucky Bowl by Peter Hils is Designed for Pulpo
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Precise Tomato-Slicing Sets
Precise Tomato-Slicing Sets
Easily Slice Tomatoes with This Handy Kitchen Tool
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Compact Corn Strippers
Compact Corn Strippers
This OXO Kitchen Appliance Conveniently Removes Corn Kernels from the Cob
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Time-Saving Zesting Machines
Time-Saving Zesting Machines
The Zip Zester Helps Create the Perfect Lemon Zest
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Clip-On Shelving Cubes
Clip-On Shelving Cubes
Increase the Usuage of Your Storage with the Clipshelf Shelf Add-Ons
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Cross-Cultural Cutlery
Cross-Cultural Cutlery
The Noodles Fork Combines Chopsticks with the Many-Pronged Implement
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Cooking Finger Shields
Cooking Finger Shields
The Stainless Steel Finger Guard Lets You Slice and Dice Like A Pro
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Resourceful Eco Vitamizers
Resourceful Eco Vitamizers
The PriO Sustainable Juicer Turns its Organic Waste into Custom Cups
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Packed Lunch Snack Wrappers
Packed Lunch Snack Wrappers
Picnic Packaging Has a Scrumptious Homespun Appeal That's Reusable
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Modular Meal Prep Sets
Modular Meal Prep Sets
The Snapware Collapsible Kitchen Kit Unfolds to a Flat Stack 1-inch Thick
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Mini Wall-Mounted Stoves
Mini Wall-Mounted Stoves
The S.I.A.M. Induction Cooker Serves Up Efficient Dishes for One
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Clever Corner Cutting Boards
Clever Corner Cutting Boards
The John Boos Corner Counter Saver Makes the Most of Every Inch
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Clever Culinary Collections
Clever Culinary Collections
Housewares by Gaz Brown Serve Up an Extra Course of Convenience
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Nesting Knife Sets
Nesting Knife Sets
This Deglon Knife Set Features Blades That Rest Within Each Other
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Contemporary Kitchen Implements
Contemporary Kitchen Implements
Cooking Tools Cater to the Efficient Modern Culinary Environment
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Disappearing Electrical Outlets
Disappearing Electrical Outlets
This Pop-Up Outlet Provides Extra Power and Prevents Spill Damage
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Ingredient-Examining Blades
Ingredient-Examining Blades
The Smart Knife Analyzes and Calculates the Freshness of Your Food
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