10 Kitchen Tools You Need Now
These simple-to-use kitchen tools offer function, ingenuity and eye-catching flair.
FRENCH PRESS IN DISGUISE
Inspired by watercolor, the Mimira French Press by Suite One Studio is finished with genuine gold flecks for an absolutely stunning addition to your counter top. $58, anthropologie.com
SHARPEST KNIVES ON THE BLOCK
The Sabatier 12-Piece Edgekeeper Pro Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set comes with built-in knife sharpeners and 11 high-carbon stainless steel knives ranging in size from 31/2 to 8 inches. $100, amazon.com
SIPS TO GO
With the Zoku 3-in-1 Stainless Steel Tumbler, water, coffee, juice or tea can be kept cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 6 hours. It’s equipped with a silicone straw hole and a secure lid to prevent spills while you’re on the go. $26, zokuhome.com
DOUBLE DUTY
The Black and Blum Sandwich Box goes beyond sandwiches to house salads, grains and proteins. It has a stainless steel body, silicone strap and bamboo lid, plus the lid doubles as a plate or cutting board. $35, food52.com
SPIRALIZE IT
Tired of cranking out veggie noodles by hand? You can have zucchini noodles ready for a veggie spaghetti in 10 seconds or make curly carrot fries in under a minute. The Veggie Bullet even shreds and slices. $130, veggiebullet.com
ENTERTAINING ELEGANCE
editors’ pick
Dress up your table with the versatile Lotta Hurricane. Display beautiful pillar candles, fill it with decorative orbs or fruit, or use it as a vase for flowers or herbs. $120 per small or $140 per large, williams-sonoma.com
22-SECOND TEA
The Dreamfarm Teafu speeds up the process of brewing tea – to only 22 seconds, to be exact! Add tea leaves to infuser then immerse it in a mug of hot water to steep, squeezing the handles a couple of times. Simply squeeze out excess water over top of mug to remove it, drip-free. $15, dreamfarm.com
A TASTE OF JAPAN
Constructed of a high-quality stainless steel with a natural wood handle, the lightweight Yukihira Saucepan is dimpled by hand to enhance heat retention, adding both function and style to your cooking. $45, momastore.org
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
Add some cheer to your table with this cute blue bird and robin egg, part of the Bird and Nest Salt and Pepper Shaker Set. $20, pier1.com
HOT PROPERTY
Featuring a removable stone top, the Lagrange Grill’ Pierre Hot Stone Deluxe heats to the ideal temperature in minutes. This cooking surface for meats and veggies can be made nonstick with just a sprinkle of salt – no oils or fats are required. $180, bedbathandbeyond.com