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10 Kitchen Gadgets That Make Cooking More Fun

Looking for something to make cooking fun again after spending so much time at home in the kitchen lately? Us, too. Prepping, cooking and storing your food can be a bit more entertaining with some handy and user-friendly products. To help you out, we’ve selected 10 kitchen gadgets, all of which have brilliant design in common that’s been proven to WORK.

rolling trivets

Rolling Trivets by Eva Solo
A clever and fun piece of design, these trivets are easy to slide and magnets guarantee they grip the cookware they’re holding.

citrus juicer

Small Artisan Citrus Juicer by Verve Culture
Individually cast in sand, this recycled aluminum juicer will be a prized possession on your countertop for years and years to come.

kitchen blender

Beast Blender by Beast Health
If you’ve always thought that kitchen blenders were an eyesore, we have just the thing. The Beast is practically a sculptural work of art!

garlic press

Garlic Press by Eva Solo
This unique garlic press comes with a glass container for storing cloves of garlic, and when the press is inserted it forms the shape of a garlic head.

Boeien Salt + Pepper Set by puik design

 

Boeien Salt + Pepper Set by Puik Design
Beautifully made with cork and glass, these salt and pepper shakers have a real sense of quality about them. 

eva solo nordic kitchen timer

 

Nordic Kitchen Timer by Eva Solo
Keep an eye on your cooking with this practical kitchen timer, that features a non-slip rubber base and minimal Scandinavian design.

spoon rest

Spoon Rest by Fruitsuper
A beautiful study in minimalism, no one will ever know this triangular piece of solid stone is a spoon rest when it’s not in use.

sqwishful scrub sponge in water

 

Scrub Sponge by Sqwishful
The kitchen sponge to end all kitchen sponges, the Sqwishful Scrub Sponge is 100% plant-based and made from natural luffa, wood pulp, and hemp with zero plastic or glues. It’s all you need to tackle heavy duty dishes and messes in your kitchen!

Anton Strainer Bowl by Caveman Factory
This is a clever design that combines a strainer, bowl, serving dish and funnel into one. And it reduces water usage by 60% when used to clean produce!

food storage bag

36 oz. Stand-Up Porter Bag by W&P
If you’ve been making the switch to more reusable green products in the kitchen, you might want to add a few silicone bags. This one can be used for cooking, freezing, steaming, preserving, storing and sous-viding.

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Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.