Some may say that kitchen utensils are a waste of counter space, but we totally disagree. Good kitchen utensils can open up a world of new culinary possibilities if you find the right one. Have you ever wanted to create your own spice blend or overcome the challenge of making the perfect crepe? Investing in worthy equipment can take your cooking to a whole new level. Not every item fits into everyone's life, but if you appreciate a great niche product, we're sure you'll love your kitchen utensils too.
At The Inspired Home Show in Chicago this weekend, the Daily Meal team checked out some of the coolest kitchen gadgets on the market right now. We've rounded up the most eye-catching gadgets we found, so take a look for yourself. The best part is that not only are these items sure to make your cooking look impressive, they're also a lot of fun to use.
FinaMill Battery Spice Grinder
This spice grinder from FinaMill aims to amplify the flavor of your spices as boldly as possible. If you've ever wondered if freshly ground cumin tastes better than already ground, now's the time to put that question to the test. So how does it work? First, connect one of FinaMill's FinaPod grinder mills to your device and fill the pod with your favorite spices. You can even try custom spice blends.
“Instead of having several different mills to grind different spices, you only have one, so changing out the spice pods is quick and easy,” elaborates Louise Kemp, Marketing Manager at Finamil. Kemp adds, “It's all one-handed, super easy to use, versatile and looks great on your counter.”
The spice grinder can be purchased on the FinaMill website for $44.99.
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Plant-based milk has been all the rage for a while now. You can now find plant-based milk options at almost every coffee shop, and dairy-free milk can even be used to make vegan ice cream. Making your own plant-based milk can seem like a daunting task, but the Nutr machine streamlines the process, creating creamy, smooth vegan drinks in record time. Simply add your choice of plant-based ingredients, water, and any other flavors you like, and Nutr will help blend it all together to create your customized drink.
“We think this product is great for people who are lactose intolerant, vegans and those who are committed to a sustainable diet,” explains Nutr marketer Eugenia Hariyono. There's also an altruistic element to buying Nutr, Hariyono says. “Through our partnership with One Tree Planted, a tree is planted for every product we sell.”
The gadget can be purchased from the brand's website for $129.
Salton Crepe & Tortilla Maker
Making crepes at home is generally considered a sober person's job. The strategic process of making paper-thin crepes (while avoiding them tearing or burning) is anything but easy. Luckily, Salton's Crepe & Tortilla Maker simplifies the process into one easy, smooth motion: Lift the cordless griddle off the base and dip it into the batter, rotating the griddle section from side to side to ensure everything is evenly distributed. Once the crepe (or tortilla) is cooked, use the included spatula to lift it out.
Carmelina Molinara, Salton's social media and e-commerce manager, told The Daily Meal why the product remains so popular: “I think one of the reasons cordless crepe makers have remained popular for so long is the convenience of being cordless,” Molinara said. “You can move it around freely, dipping it in batter and using the accessories that come with it to smooth and lift the batter.”
You can purchase this Crepe & Tortilla Maker from Salton's website for $20.99.
