These 10 Kitchen Items are Seriously Life Changing…and They’re All Under $20 Each!
Having a gourmet kitchen doesn’t require you to spend gourmet-levels of cash on your cutlery. Whether you’re an aspiring amateur making your first flambe, or a top chef looking for only the best for their kitchen, here are ten amazing kitchen items that’ll change your life… for under twenty dollars each!
A professional knife sharpener
Ask any chef, and they’ll tell you that the most dangerous thing in a kitchen is a dull knife. The unpredictable jagging and ripping of a poorly-maintained blade leads to far more cuts and injuries than a razor-honed knife that always slices smoothly. You don’t need to spend top-dollar on titanium blades that claim to never lose their edge — just run your existing cutlery through this two-stage sharpener for cleaner, sharper, and most importantly safer knives.
$5.99 each
An adorable salsa bowl
Making meals isn’t just about knowing how to slice and serve. Attractive presentation makes the food taste better, and while it starts with the prepared item, it ends with your choice of trays and bowls. This hand-painted, ceramic glazed salsa bowl with included spoon is shaped like a pepper. Your guests will immediately crave something extra spicy when they see it, whether that be salsa, sauce, or dip. You make the snack, while this bowl makes it look amazing.
$8.49 each
An elegant, but sturdy bamboo serving set
Bamboo is an absolutely amazing material. Not only is it naturally germ and stain-resistant, but it is evocative of class and refinement. The extra appeal and quality doesn’t mean it has to be expensive, though! This great starter set includes everything you need to start saucier-ing, from spatulas and slotted spoons to sippers and stirrers. With burnished patterns for extra style, this heavy-duty yet lightweight set will be the perfect addition to your home kitchen collection.
$7.99 per set
Stay organized with this convenient dishwasher magnet
Is that pot clean, or is it befouled? Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell if you’ve already run the dishwasher. Some stains are persistent but harmless, and others are intentional — many a kitchen guru has had their heart broken when some innocent helpful really scrubbed their arms off, until the last of the “seasoning” had come off the cast iron. Save heartache and heartburn by remembering to buy this magnet, which will remind you when dishes need washing.
$8.95 each
Always have fancy, fun ice ready with this silicone tray
The difference between blah and masterpiece is mostly in the presentation. A visually appealing treat just tastes better, even when the same ingredients are used. And what is more appealing than adorable Dachshunds? This non-stick silicone tray will pop out nine puppers per freeze, making drinks and treats that much more entertaining. Alternatively, melt some chocolate and let the tray chill and set, and you’ve got instant irony for your friends — dog candy that isn’t safe for doggies!
$6.99 each
May the vector of force be with you with this bottle opener
Twistable and poppable bottles may be more common these days, but for those few persistent caps that require a tool to pry off, a good bottle opener remains vital. Better to carry one around and never need it, than to have a delicious drink just one tool away from enjoyment. But the annoyance of uncertain necessity is no reason not to have fun with it, and show people that you’re a rogue of culture who makes the Kessel beer flow in under 12 parsecs.
$4.94 each
Staying clean without this towel is hard, just as mother warned you
In the traditional days of yore, mothers were often delegated to the kitchen… and they made it clear that making cakes wasn’t a cakewalk! Of course, some people didn’t take those complaints seriously… until they grew up, stepped foot into their own kitchen, and realized just how difficult dinner really was. This hilarious line of dish towels are not only 100% cotton, but serve as a reminder and apology to all the mothers out there who were right all along.
$9.46 each
Stop stinky smells with this kitchen sink soap
Certain pungent odors will get into everything, and no amount of scrubbing will get rid of that last trace. Hands are porous and absorbent, and certain stinks — like onions and garlic — only need a tiny presence to make a huge impact. This ionized “soap” isn’t actually soap, but works just like it. Chemistry, science, and a bit of magic causes this bar of stainless steel to absorb odors just by exposing it (and your hands) to cold water. Best of all, it lasts practically forever!
$7.99 each
Grow your own guacamole
This one takes the cake for the most unusual kitchen item — an indoor gardener you can grow your own avocados in! Normally to raise an avocado tree, you need a huge yard with perfect soil and temperature conditions. This zany tool downsizes the process considerably and makes it incredibly simple. Just save the pit from an avocado instead of tossing it, place inside this gardener, and water every two weeks. In next to no time you’ll have a brand new avocado, right in the convenience of your own kitchen.
$10.95 each
Recyclable and reusable paper towels
You probably already know that bamboo is hypoallergenic, easy to keep clean, and attractive to use. A clever engineer invented these Bambaw towels to capitalize on those special properties unique to bamboo. The result? A roll of sustainable, easy-clean cloth wipes that last 65 times longer per sheet, compared to normal paper towels — just wash and reuse the same bamboo towel multiple times. Great for the environment, great for cleaning your kitchen, and most importantly, great for your budget!
$8.99 per roll
