Masher:
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Smooth Potato Masher
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The OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Smooth Potato Masher is one of those rare tools that stays useful far beyond its name. The sturdy stainless grid mashes potatoes, boiled eggs, avocados, or beans with almost no effort, giving you that perfect rough-mash texture. The cushioned, angled handle keeps your wrist comfortable and steady, even when working through dense food. Dishwasher-safe and rustproof, it’s built to last for years—and it quietly replaces a food processor for half the jobs you actually do.
I actually have 3 of these to make sure that I always have a clean one available.
Spatula Rest/Egg Cracker:
Crack'em Egg Cracker & Spoon Rest (Black 3-Pack)
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The Crack’em Egg Cracker & Spoon Rest is one of those tiny gadgets that feels gimmicky until you actually use it—then it just becomes part of your routine. The raised center ridge gives you a clean spot to crack eggs without stray shell pieces or countertop mess, and the shallow base catches drips for easy cleanup. Between batches, it doubles as a spoon rest for whisks or spatulas, keeping sauce and batter contained instead of scattered. They also stack neatly, so you can keep extras on hand while one’s in the wash.
These are also great gifts for fellow cooks.
Food Chopper:
Chef'n VeggiChop Hand-Powered Food Chopper
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The Chef’n VeggiChop Hand-Powered Food Chopper is proof that not everything needs a plug to work well. A few pulls of the cord chops onions, herbs, nuts, or salsa ingredients in seconds—no electricity, no noise, and no bulky appliance to haul out. The blades are sharp, the bowl sturdy, and the pull mechanism smooth instead of flimsy. It’s ideal for small batches or quick prep when a full food processor would be overkill, saving not just time but cleanup too. Lightweight, simple, and oddly satisfying to use, it’s one of those tools that earns a permanent spot in the drawer.
This thing is amazing for small, quick jobs for which a Food Processor would be overkill.