You May Not *Need* These 27 Kitchen Products, But When You See How Cool They Are, You'll Certainly Want Them
If you're the type of person who would buy a "little devil" meat thermometer, this is for you.
1. A Michael Scott/Prison Mike reversible dishwasher magnet because you have accidentally used a dirty mug for your morning cup of Joe one too many times this week. Use this magnet so that the entire household knows not to touch that deceptively clean-looking bowl that you definitely have not washed yet — perhaps they'll even be inspired to clean it "ASAP as possible."
Promising review: "My whole family is a fan of The Office, so when I was searching for a magnet we could use on our dishwasher, this was the hands-down winner. Does it go with my farmhouse decor? Nope, not at all. But it does get the attention of two teenage boys. Had I gone with something a bit more my decor style, I can guarantee you it would not be as useful. I mean, we all would much rather see Prison Mike staring back at us than suit and tie Michael Scott, right? And there is only one way for that to happen...clean out the dishwasher!" — R. Funk
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
2. A "Pizza Pack," to store all of the leftover slices of pizza from the pies you order. This container is collapsible and easy to store, and it can stack up to five slices without letting them stick together. So you can place it into the microwave without fear of the cheese sticking to the back of another slice and completely ruining your leftovers!
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Pizza Pack is a small business that specializes in sustainable food storage solutions.
Promising review:"It's always a pain to put away leftover pizza. It never seems to work. UNTIL THIS PRODUCT!!! I am very happy with my purchase. It's easy to keep the pieces separate from others and you don't have a large bulky box letting your crust dry out. You can use it for one piece or several — it is very easy to expand. The best part is that it is very easy to clean. Storing the Pizza Pack when not in use doesn't take up a lot of space either. Try it." — B. Cirincione
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in multipacks and ten colors).
3. A cult-favorite ~secret~ popcorn salt because the taste of movie theatre popcorn is elite, and you want that same buttery-salty-goodness without having to actually exit your home. Netflix movie nights just became a whole lot better.
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about this:"Our family recently unearthed this because beloved To All The Boys I've Loved Before author Jenny Han mentioned that it was her secret to delicious popcorn, and it may have just wrecked me for other at-home popcorn for the rest of my life. It genuinely tastes just as salty and buttery and savory as fresh movie theater popcorn. I inhaled it so fast that every single one of my organs lit up in mild alarm."
Promising review:"I am a person who will make myself sick eating buckets of popcorn (I have no self-control). This has by far been my favorite 'TikTok made me buy' item. My at-home popcorn is now my favorite thing to make and I don't need to go to the theater for popcorn. Very much worth the purchase and this will last me such a long time." — S Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $9.60.
4. A"Hell Done" digital thermometer for vanishing the risk of overcooked meat because absolutely no one likes chewing on a rubber shoe. This device will display the accurate temperature of your food in a matter of seconds — seconds that are all too precious in the delicate art of cuisine. Your meal will be positively ~sinful~.
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Promising review: "This thermometer not only works perfectly, but is a great conversation starter at gatherings! I've used it a few times now and am completely satisfied with the purchase. It is accurate, and the display is super easy to read. If you buy this, make sure to read the back of the box ;)." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
5. A"Gracula" garlic crusher, because if Damon Salvatore isn't available to help you whip something up in the kitchen, at least this lil' Dracula can. You don't need to be Elena Gilbert to get the help of an ancient immortal choppin' up your garlic for your famous lasagna.
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Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I've minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It's a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway so it's not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" — Barbie
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
6. A pancake batter dispenser for those who wish they could move into their local IHOP. Just mix the batter inside the container, and squeeze the handle to dispense some perfectly portioned batter right onto your griddle — no splatter, no mess!
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Promising review: "This pancake batter dispenser is such a game-changer! It makes portioning batter so much easier and mess-free, which is a huge plus when making pancakes, waffles, or cupcakes. Cleaning it is super simple, and the measuring labels are a handy touch. The only small downside is that it leaks just a tiny bit if the batter is very liquid, but that's understandable and easy to manage. Overall, it's a fantastic tool that saves time and makes cooking so much more enjoyable." — Karol D
Get it from Amazon for $21.24.
7. A glass milk carton perfect for frothing milk without droplets of sizzling milk spilling over the side. Display your milk in an ~aesthetic~ way to make your guests think you're actually succeeding at this whole "adulting" thing.
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Promising review:"I love glassware, especially borosilicate glass, because it's delicate and yet strong, it's thinner and lighter than most glass. T his is is definitely a conversation piece, because of its small milk carton shape and it holds a significant amount of cream or milk. It's perfect for use during brunch, and during coffee or tea dates with friends. To get it cleaned, I use warm water, dish soap, and a small foam brush, than I put it on the dish rack to air dry." — APR63
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five styles).
8. A teensy mini waffle maker — the days of cooking huge portions and using up a mountain of dishes are long behind you; now, you can simply pour the ingredients into the griddle and watch it create just the right amount of food you need.
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This lil' appliance can even be used to whip up some non-waffle meals like pancakes, hash browns, cornbread, cookie dough, and much more.
Promising review:"At first, I laughed and thought it was too small to really do anything. I was so wrong — it's an amazing little waffle maker!! Can cook almost anything on it! I have cooked eggs, waffles, and French toast." — S PETERSON
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 20 colors).
9. A set of vinyl coasters for music lovers who want to protect their coffee table from condensation in a rockin' kind of way.
Promising review: "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely do the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" — johnny williams
Get a set of six from Amazon for $7.99.
10. A handy dandy condiment fork to keep those pickle juices far, far, far away from your skin. It even comes in a holder you can wrap around the jar of pickles (or olives or peppers). Your late-night cravings just got a whole lot easier to handle!
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Check out a TikTok of the condiment fork in action.
Promising review: "Great kitchen item. Forks are great to get pickles out of the jar, but if you have kids/lazy people (lol) you know that dirty hands are going into that jar. 😉 This has really prevented that from happening. It comes with two different rings to fit whatever size jar, a stabber holder, and a stabbing stick." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
11. An attachable Stanley Cup snack bowl perfect for your "girl dinner" nights lounging with the latest edition of the Fourth Wing series. Trying to balance both a large plate of snacks and your oversized Stanley is too much of a hassle for your relaxing night at home — this'll keep everything you need all in one place.
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Psst — lots of reviewers say this fits their Stanley cup *and* the cheaper alternative versions of it, like this $29 Simple Modern tumbler.
Promising review: "Easy to clean. Holds a lot of different snacks. Lightweight. Color is beautiful. Fun to use. Good gift idea." — Mc
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two sizes and five colors).
12. A butter spreader that's like a lipstick tube for your butter (and seriously, how cool is that?!?!) so you don't need to fiddle with a knife when you're tryna butter up some toast, bagels, or pancakes.
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Check out a TikTok of the butter spreader in action.
Promising review: "I remember having a butter holder, exactly like this, for corn when I was growing up. It was nice to find the same one. No more having the butter slip off the corn when applying it with a knife. No more tricks like using a fork and having the butter melt through the tines or how about buttering a slice of bread and wrapping it around the corn and spinning it. It's also great that the butter is covered at one end by the plunger and the other end by a cover. This way, the butter will stay fresh and always ready when you need it." — Allison
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
13. A pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks so every meal can feel like a reenactment of The Duel of Fates.
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about this: " As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."
Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two styles).
14. A paw-some cat mug and warmer set for slow sippers who don't feel like getting up every 30 minutes to warm up their hot chocolate for the millionth time. Sit back, relax, and don't fret about remembering to turn off the heat pad before going to sleep — because it'll automatically turn off in eight hours!
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Promising review: "This warmer keeps my tea at the perfect temperature and will stay on for eight hours. The cup is very cute. I have used a different cup on it and it worked well too. The only thing that I would change is the shape of the cup, it is skinny at the top. It would be easier to clean if it wasn't small at the top, but I like it anyway!" — Edsmom 1
Get it from Amazon for $28.98+ (available in eight styles).
15. A Scrub Daddy sponge holder so your favorite smiley sponge dries faster, stays cleaner, and no longer needs to reside in the corner of your sink.
Storage Theory is a small business that specializes in unique storage solutions for every room in your home.
Promising review:"Finally a nice place to keep my Scrub Daddy. Holds great on the side of the sink. The suction power is strong for its size, and it rotates with ease. This is a good holder for the price." — Luis peralez
Psst — you can get a Scrub Daddy sponge here on Amazon! They are extremely beloved by TikTokers because they're mildew-resistant, dual-sided with different scrubbing textures, and designed with a smile that lets you more easily clean utensils.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
16. A Buddy the Dog spoon and spatula holder that can hold up your utensils as you whip up the paww-fect meal. This fetching holder is heat-resistant and can latch to your pots and pans to become the ulti-mutt instant spoon rest!
Promising review:"Most adorable spoon holder ever! I have a griddle in the middle of my stove, needed a holder that wasn't my counter. This is super cute, easy to clean, and unique!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in two colors and in a two-pack).
17. A mini donut maker perfect for anyone with a bit of a sweet tooth — driving to Dunkin' for your morning fix is a thing of the past!
The donuts cook within minutes, have an auto shutoff to stop them from overheating, and come with a recipe book that even includes gluten-free and Paleo-friendly options. Bonus? You don't even need to figure out how to make donuts — this machine will take store bought brownie, muffin, and cake mix just fine.
Promising review: "I cannot say enough about the Dash Mini Donut Maker. It is so much fun to use and make donuts at home. Rather than going to the local chain donut restaurant, you can make your own specialty donuts at home. It is very easy to use and cleans up quickly. My children love to decorate the donuts after they are cooked. It's a fun family activity and the donuts taste great! Also, it comes with a neat design and stands out among my other boring looking kitchen cooking appliances. If you like donuts, this product is for you." — JoshH
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two styles).
18. A lil' mushroom fridge deodorizer to combat even the stinkiest of fridge odors (because you may or may not have thrown out that expired milk quite on time). Just fill it up with baking soda and place it into the fridge to vanish the lingering smells.
Promising review: "He can go anywhere in your fridge, a true icon. Easy to clean, but would recommend a funnel for filling. He makes me happy when I go into the fridge. He is the snack guardian and I love him." — Gabba
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
19. A daisy-shaped dish brush so adorable you'll basically feel like a Disney princess as you clean the kitchen. You'll happily whistle and sing while you scrub, scrub, scrub-a-dub-dub away.
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This scrubber even comes with a vase-shaped holder!
Check out a TikTok of the flower scrubber in action.
Promising review: "Love having this on my kitchen sink. I t's happy and cute and makes me happy. One leaf did twist off after a few weeks of use but it's still cute and I could've been more careful holding it. Not a super stiff brush but works well for most hand washing and quick rinses. Brush rinses well and food doesn't get caught in it. I was happy to find it has a hidden scraper edge on top of the brush. Will def buy again when this one gets gross since it brings so much tiny joy into my kitchen." — Hannah Jo Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (comes in two colors).
20. An egg yolk separator that is designed to ease the frustration of baking and be the saving grace of picky eaters everywhere. (PERK: It's super cute and a definite conversation starter.)
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Check out a TikTok of the egg separator in action.
Promising review:"This thing is a time and egg saver. We own a bed and breakfast hotel and a number of our menu items and baked goods of our require separating eggs. This little frog gets the job done efficiently and prevents the waste that happens when the yolk breaks. Plus, it's just plain fun to use in the morning. Wish it were a but easier to clean, but otherwise, a great purchase." — SR
Get it from Amazon for $13.90 (available in three designs).
21. A set of soap dispensers and a fast-drying sink stone caddy so your kitchen area doesn't become a soggy mess of puddles and suds. You can prop up your sponges and bottles on this and watch as it magically soaks up all the liquid in two minutes flat! The best part is the amount of compliments these aesthetically pleasing bottles are sure to garner from all your friends.
This set includes two glass bottles, two silicone bottom anti-slip pads, a dish brush, a brush holder, and a quick-drying diatomaceous earth tray.
Promising review: "Love this dispenser and brush combo! It came neatly and securely packaged. Good quality materials, and the seller even provided an extra set of labels in white. Really elevated the look of my counter by the sink, and you can't beat the price." — Edward Battersby
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in seven colors).
22. A " Cork Pop," because trying to open a bottle of wine with your bare hands is a hazard to both you and everyone else standing in a 20-foot radius. This'll make getting your nightly glass of wine easier than ever as it uses pressurized air to pop off the cork in one easy motion after you drive a needle through it. This will be the belle of your next book club meeting.
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Promising review: "Awesome product. Works every time. Especially handy with old wine where the cork has dried. Pops it right out. Highly recommend." — heco 5375
Get it from Amazon for $17.60+ (available in eight colors).
23. A cleverly designed banana slicer to help create those picture-perfect breakfasts and jump-start your morning — and your Instagram feed. This will serve up perfectly portioned slices you can toss into your oatmeal, cereal, yogurt bowls, or any other aesthetic breakfast with a banana twist. Curious George would surely approve.
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Promising review:"TikTok made me buy it and could I live without? Yes. But now I don't have to slice my bananas every day. This does wonders for my OCD too!" — Paige
Get it from Amazon for $6.71.
24. A set of nifty hamburger holders that hug your burgers because you're tired of having to minimize how much Chick-fil-A sauce you lather onto your patties. Toss just about every condiment known to mankind onto your patty without fear of it dripping onto your clothes. Your meals are now saved!
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Promising review: "This is a fantastic invention!!! No more dumping everything from your hamburger into your lap! It all stays in the burger and you stay clean!! It came with four, so my husband put two in the car, and we kept two in the house!! I'm going to give these to our kids and grandkids for Christmas!!" — Roxanne Fulton
Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five color options).
25. A set of giant fruit-shaped sponges because your kitchen deserves a pop of personality too. They're soft, they're large (perfect for those big pots and pans), they're absorbent, and they add a quirky lil' touch to your sink.
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Promising review: "I wanted nice sponges that could be used in a guest suite. Most people stay a week at the most, so I was not as concerned about durability as visual appeal. These sponges fit the bill perfectly. They are relatively sturdy, enough so that I typically use the sponge, after my guest leaves, to clean up the suite, and it holds up to that and then some. And they don't have a rough scrubbing side, so I don't worry that my pans/pots will get scratched up." — Mad Hen
Get a set of four from Amazon for $6.99.
26. A silly cow-themed cheese holder to store and display your cheese slices in the most a-mooo-zing way.
Each container holds 24 slices of cheese.
Promising review:"I had an old Kraft cheese container from decades ago that finally broke and I didn't think I would be able to find a replacement, but this is even better! My kids named it Daisy immediately. It is cute to have in the fridge or even bring out to the dinner table. Great quality and should last a long time." — Karen
Get it from Amazon for $11.88.
27. An unofficial Disney Parks cookbook because you won't need to book a reservation at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom to finally try The Grey Stuff — hint hint, it's delicious.
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Whip up those famous Mickey Pretzels from Magic Kingdom, Caramel Popcorn from Epcot, Ronto Wraps from Galaxy's Edge, Night Blossoms drink from Pandora in Animal Kingdom, and a bunch of other park-famous meals.
Promising review:"Beautiful hardcover cookbook with so many yummy Disney recipes from the parks! There is lots of Disney foodie history in it, plus recipes that look easy to follow with high-quality ingredients. There are fun maps of each of the parks inside where the food is located from, which makes it fun. As an avid Disney fan I have never seen a cookbook like this." — Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $13.49.
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A bottle of truffle seasoning for an instant upgrade on homemade meals that honestly has become one of my only personality traits, to the point where I'm just like, begging you to try it. I should gatekeep this stuff so I can have it all to myself but it is such a delicious and satisfying and ridiculously affordable alternative to real truffles that I'm throwing the gates WIDE OPEN. A weighted eye mask that's basically like a weighted blanket for your human eyes, designed to decrease stress and encourage ~deep sleep~. They also feature a 3D contour, so they're hollowed out in the middle and won't rest right on top of your eyes. A Yonanas fruit soft serve maker to magic any frozen fruit into an ice cream or sorbet texture so you can have a yummy frozen treat made to your *precise* favorite fruit combos. A lot of folks with dietary restrictions swear by this to get their ice cream kicks! A "zen sleep" essential oil roller made with a relaxing blend of lavender, rosemary, orange, and grapeseed for a soft little cocoon of scents that will make you feel like a happy little garden is rocking you to sleep. You can apply this on your temples, wrists, or even roll it on your pillow! A set of wax earplugs that mold to the shape of your inner ear like putty, fully blocking out noises like snoring, car honking, or the night owl in your home queueing up The Office who forgot, yet again, to turn the sound down before the theme started playing on full blast. 🫠 And a set of reviewer-beloved "Loops Quiet 2," aka the "earplugs for people who hate earplugs." These lightweight plugs are meticulously designed to muffle distracting, irritating, or overwhelming noise without completely blocking out the world around you, so you'll still be able to hear your alarm clock or any concerning noises. (Parents especially love these for muffling noise without blocking out their kids!) Nuts 'N More's Chocolate Maple Pretzel Peanut Butter Spread, which just put so many beautiful words in such a small space that I am salivating just TYPING them. Whomstsoever thought up a flavor so perfectly sweet, salty, crunchy, and smooth at the same time deserves to only ever get green lights and always have their pillowcase cool. An affordable brown noise sound machine as a gentler option to white noise — it's a steady, deeper sound that's a little less harsh, and a lot of people swear by it for calmer sleep. That said, this versatile gizmo not only has three brown noise options, but white noise, pink noise (a sort of "in between" brown and white), fan noises, lullabies, and 15 nature sounds to choose from. Oh — and it's an optional multi-color night-light! A container of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust so absurdly delicious that all food will just become a mere canvas for putting Cinnadust on. Reviewers use this on everything from coffee to toast to yogurt to fries to popcorn to sweet potatoes to ice cream to — you know what, I'll let you decide on your cinnajourney for yourself. McCormick's Potato Topping Seasoning for anyone who's not afraid to get a little feral about their air-fried, mashed, and baked potatoes — this blend of salt, garlic, and asiago cheese is so mouthwateringly delicious that you'll be dumping it on everything from popcorn to grilled cheese to guacamole. An adjustable cervical cooling pillow designed to make your neck as comfy and pain-free as possible, using its unique contoured design to cradle your head and support your neck's natural curve. Honestly, the cooling fabric is just a bonus for this little overachiever. A PopLite personal popcorn maker with a built-in serving bowl that will give you eight cups of movie theater-quality popcorn in two mere mortal minutes. Reviewers especially love that the popcorn doesn't burn, and the machine doesn't leave unpopped kernels like the usual microwave brands. A set of disposable Plackers "Grind No More" Night Guards for anyone who sleeps like this 😬😬😬 and wakes up like this. 😫 Each one of these grind-absorbing bite plates can be used up to 30 times to help reduce the tension from grinding your teeth in the middle of the night. Psst — this is also a MUCH cheaper alternative to costly bite guards that go for hundreds of dollars! Dr Teal's Sleep Body Lotion infused with melatonin, lavender, and chamomile for that precise "ahhhhhh" feeling that might help you drift off into dreamland and wake up with moisturized, happy skin. A pickling starter kit complete with everything you need to start fermenting small batches of INFINITE delicious things, from the traditional cucumbers and onions to yummy sauerkraut and kimchi to adventurous watermelon and mango 😋 . (If you've never had pickled mango before ... THANK ME LATER.) Built's "Puff Protein Bars" that are basically chocolate-covered marshmallows that also, by some witchcraft, have 17 entire grams of protein in them?? And NO weird aftertaste. If you are also someone who is in a perpetual state of "I need protein or I will bite someone's brain off," I am telling you, nothing in this WORLD will feel better than pulling one of these out of your bag. A set of self-heating lavender eye masks, which might be juuuuust the ticket to releasing the stress and tension that keeps your brain going in circles at night. Reviewers also swear by these for headache and migraine relief! A simple silicone bread maker that proves you don't need any know-how or complicated instructions to make delicious bread at home — in fact, you can mix the ingredients right into the silicone maker and pop it right into the oven. (A bunch of easy recipes are included to prove it!) A gorgeously designed Hatch Restore 3 for all the insomniacs and bad sleepers out there. This sunrise alarm and sound machine works overtime as a touch-controlled smart light, bedtime reading light, and even a wind-down light that helps you get into a healthier sleep routine at night and a much more calm, gradually soothing wake-up in the morning. Other bedside lamps could truly never. A cheery little "Buttercup" butter maker so you can make delicious butter in less than five (!!) minutes and enter a cottagecore era unlike any you've ever known. Time to impress your friends by gifting them with small batch butters in garlic, honey, truffle, and all kiiiinds of flavors you haven't even fathomed yet. A set of reviewer-beloved chocolate bar molds for anyone who dreams of DIY-ing their ultimate dessert. These are great for mix-ins like nuts and cereal, but also have enough depth for you to add fillings like peanut butter, jam, and caramel. Teeccino, the MVP of all coffee lovers who love sleep even more — this caffeine-free, acid-free strong herbal blend steeps like regular tea, but somehow mimics the taste of coffee so brilliantly that you'll get all the flavor and satisfaction without of a late night cuppa any of the insomnia. A supportive back pain relief pillow for side, stomach, *and* back sleepers with a firm, slight triangle bolster to give your joints and bones some immediate relief. Reviewers with sciatica and hip pain especially swear by this MVP (Most Valuable Pillow). A sushi-making kit perfect for beginners or intermediate sushi makers, so you can finally mix and match the exact ingredients your adventurous heart desires. Ghetto Gastro Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix your tastebuds deserve to try immediately — the reviews raving about the texture and perfect sweetness of the sweet potato flavor speak for themselves. A set of decadently cooling bamboo bed sheets so soft, breathable, and lovely that you'll be like, "Wait — am I in a White Lotus hotel??" Hot sleepers especially swear by these, and reviewers love how durable they are and how nicely they drape on mattresses. All of the luxury of being a rich person on an HBO drama, without any exorbitant prices (or murder)! And a set of satin pillowcases that not only have a cooling effect, but are soft on your skin and create less friction for your hair so it won't get as tangled while you sleep. Reviewers especially love these because they're an affordable alternative to ones that typically run $18 per case! A mushroom growing kit that grows right there in the packaging, so you can add some sweet, sweet umami flavors to all your favorite dishes by sautéing, roasting, or air frying them up. A microwave bacon cooker because as fun as it is to get your cardio in dodging bacon grease spitting at you from the pan, THERE IS ANOTHER WAY. This can cook seven to nine strips at a time, and comes with grooves and a spout designed to pour out the extra fat. A set of "Sleep & Recharge" melatonin Neuromints with lemon balm and chamomile to help get you in the ~zone~ for sleep on days when your brain is particularly wired after a hard day's work. Small Batch Cookies, tailor made for folks who live alone *or* for people who want to broaden their baking horizons, but don't want to deal with the mess of big batches (or the leftovers)! This book takes you through a bunch of delicious recipes for one to six people using minimal equipment, so you can have hassle-free treats and live your most delicious life. A set of wineglass charcuterie toppers to make you the ultimate host of wine and cheese nights ... *or* just an elite experience curating your own snack-and-vino vibe at home. (Friday night cheese is the most sacred cheese of all.)
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20 Kitchen Gadgets People Regret Buying
If Amazon sales have ever tempted you into buying new, seemingly convenient gadgets for your kitchen, this is your official sign to reconsider. Recently, I asked Tasty readers about the kitchen gadgets they regret buying the most, and I'm honestly taking notes. Ahead, I've rounded up 20 different appliances people wish they had never bought. Hopefully, this can save a few of you from buyer's remorse: "A vacuum marinating box. In theory, it makes marinating more efficient as the vacuum draws the marinade into the meat quickly. In practice, it's a pain to get set up, the pump gets lost in the cupboard, and it doesn't actually work as well as a good, old-fashioned plastic bag. I should have known there was a reason it was marked down from $35 to $5!" —Stephen, 33, Ohio "I have a potato chip maker that sits in my cabinet. It was cool the first and second time we made them, but honestly, they're not that good, and slicing the potatoes that thin is a pain in the butt. Maybe I'll wow my grandkids with it, but for now it's hiding up on the shelf." "Turkey baster. We got it for a turkey once and then never used it." —Anonymous "Many hyper-specific 'Make your own X!' gadgets are my family's main regrets. A SodaStream and ice cream-making attachment for our KitchenAid comes to mind. You can only use them for specific foods and recipes, and it's more of a hassle than it's worth, especially now that I've found homemade ice cream recipes that don't need a maker or mixer." "Why did I buy the sous vide gadgets? I have never used them." —wickedmatcha306 "My automatic can opener." "A knife set. Only use three to four, and the rest sit in the knife block." —Anonymous "I bought a food chopper for garlic and herbs, but it didn't do a good job, required just as much work and time, and was hard to clean." "I bought an egg cooker that I've only used once, which makes hard-boiled eggs without tons of water. The thing works and was only $10, but nothing prepares you for the horrible screeching sound it makes when the eggs are done. The instructions don't make any mention of it. The noise scared me and my cats to death! I promptly cleaned up, put it back in its box, and threw it into the furthest recesses of my cabinet, never to see the light of day again. Regardless of the convenience and price, that screeching sound just isn't worth it!" —fluffycactus311 "Microwave omelette maker. Useless. My omelette turned out like a piece of old leather, and I followed the instructions." "Waffle maker. It takes up so much space!" —Sandra, Instagram "I bought one of those breakfast sandwich makers. Total waste of money." "Pasta roller. Not the attachment for the KitchenAid mixer, a standalone pasta roller that you can clamp to a table or countertop to roll out lasagna, fettuccine, or linguine. I've had it for 20 years and haven't used it even once. Oh, I've thought about using it plenty of times, but it's so much easier just to use dried pasta or even to get fresh pasta from the Italian store down the street from me." —Aubrey W "I bought a specialty large colander that fits my Delta sink that has a ledge to place items on. It's huge. I never use it. It doesn't store well, but I'm afraid to throw it away because what if one day I have to make five boxes of spaghetti or something?" "I carried around an apple corer across the country and into a new house, and finally I realized I'm not gonna make apple pie if I haven't in the last 10 years..." —Robin, Instagram "Juice extractor. I hate the cleanup." "Peeler and garlic press. I prefer using a knife to peel carrots/potatoes or chop the garlic. I forgot that I have both of these." —Anonymous "Ravioli maker. I've never used it." "Spätzle maker. I've used it once." —Adrienne, Instagram "Cheese cutter — just use a knife." What else belongs on this list? Let me know in the comments or fill out the anonymous form below! Note: Responses have been edited for length/clarity.
