Real Simple’s Top 20 Kitchen Tools By Melinda Page
Cooking becomes pure pleasure with these brilliantly engineered products.
From Spoons to Garlic Presses
Shown from left to right:
Progressive Magnetic Measuring Spoons, $8
Unlike spoons on a ring, these stacking utensils separate easily, so you don't have to dirty the entire set if you need to
use just one. The narrow ends fit into spice jars; the flat bottoms rest steady on a counter.
To buy: macys.com.
Zyliss Smart-Touch Salad Spinner, $30
A few pushes on the pop-up pump lets you dry greens effortlessly. When you're done, the lever folds flat for storage. Or just
stow it full of washed greens in the refrigerator: The interior basket keeps lettuce fresh for days.
To buy: amazon.com.
Lamsonsharp Chef's Slotted Turner, $22 to $35
Designed for flipping fish, this spatula's beveled edges also glide under delicate eggs and cookies. The high-carbon/stainless-steel
construction makes the tool sturdy enough to turn a half-pound burger or chop.
To buy: lamsonsharp.com.
Cuisipro Bamboo Handle Egg Whisk, $14
Good-bye, wrist strain. Whipping egg whites is a breeze with this light and exceptionally well-balanced tool. The heatproof
handle has a comfortable grip and a loop for hanging, and it's gorgeous, too.
To buy: amazon.com.
Rosle Garlic Press, $45
This high-tech stainless-steel press works even on unpeeled cloves, crushing them with a single smooth motion. Unlike other
presses, it doesn't leave half the garlic behind in the barrel. Even better, it actually rinses clean in the dishwasher.
To buy: surlatable.com.
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