When arranging a kitchen, housewives first of all think about dishes and household appliances, but they usually forget about useful little things designed to make culinary life easier and more interesting. Novate.ru brings to your attention a selection of kitchen utensils, the need for which you rarely think about, but after purchasing you never stop thanking their creators.
1. Glass bottle for oil
It would seem, why do we need a separate container for oil if it was originally sold in a bottle that is quite convenient to use? There may be several reasons. The first is that you buy a large container of oil, for example, a five-liter, and you need to pour it into a more compact bottle. The second is related to the aesthetic side of the issue. Oil belongs to products that should always be at hand, and therefore many housewives store it on the countertop. But you must admit that a glass container is much more beautiful than a factory one - it serves as a decoration of the workplace. And finally, in a glass bottle it is convenient to serve dressing to the table if guests prefer to independently adjust the amount of olive oil or other sauce in their dish.
2. Press-pusher for boiled vegetables
Puree is one of the most popular side dishes in many Russian families, but the process of making it is not as simple and quick as we would like. In order to chop potatoes or any other boiled vegetable, you have to wield a potato grinder for several minutes, after which your hands get very tired, and sometimes mashed potatoes are obtained with lumps.
The solution to this problem is an innovative press with a unique curling mechanism that helps to prepare a tender and uniform puree from any vegetable in one stroke. The body is made of steel and nylon, which makes it strong and durable, and the special shape of the handles does not allow the device to slip out of your hands. Another advantage of the press is that it can be easily disassembled and washed, even in a dishwasher.
3. Bowl for snacks
If you love to organize parties or arrange home movie screenings in the company of your soul mate, then this thing will come in handy. A bowl for snacks in the form of a flower pot with a cactus will become a real decoration of your table. You can put anything in it, from nuts, chips, crackers to dried fruits (if you prefer healthy snacks). The undoubted advantage is that there is a special hole at the bottom of the bowl, thanks to which it can be placed on a glass or mug with your favorite drink.
4. Glass decanter
A competent drinking regime is a guarantee of health, but many people forget about it and drink only one or two glasses of water a day, although the minimum amount is 1.5 liters). So that you do not forget to drink water, install a special application on your phone, and also place it in a conspicuous place. The most convenient option is to pour the water into a glass decanter. Calculate how much liquid you need to drink per day, based on your weight (multiply your body weight by 31), pour the resulting amount into the decanter and then it will not be difficult to build the correct drinking regime.
To enhance the benefits of water, add fruits, vegetables, or herbs to it. For example, a drink with lemon and honey is very useful. Such water looks very appetizing, and the decanter itself is a table decoration - you will definitely not forget to drink another glass.
5. Toothpick holder
Do you want to cheer up children and adults, and at the same time solve the issue of storing toothpicks that constantly fall out of the factory packaging? Then the whale holder is what you need. He is not only practical, helps in organizing order in the kitchen, but also looks charming - when the whale is filled with toothpicks, he has a disarming smile.
6. Kitchen scales
Are you accustomed to cooking all desserts "by eye"? Here is the answer to the question of why many of them turn out to be completely different from the videos on the Internet. The art of confectionery requires precision, it is not for nothing that some chefs even indicate the number of eggs in a recipe in grams. So that you can delight yourself and your family members with a variety of sweets, buy a kitchen scale. You will definitely appreciate their usefulness when you come across the next complex dish. Also, the gadget is useful for people who monitor their health and adhere to proper nutrition. With the help of the scales, it will be possible to calculate the required amount of the dish and compare the weight with calories.
7. Jar for making sauces
If you are not fond of the tomato sauces and applesauce available in the supermarket, then try making them yourself. A special jar for making sauces will greatly facilitate and speed up the process. A mill must be installed on a glass container and filled with the necessary products. To grind the components, turn the knob several times. A jar lid is included with this device, so freshly made sauce can be immediately closed and sent to the refrigerator for storage.
8. Tea strainer
If you love tea, like Sheldon Cooper, the protagonist of The Big Bang Theory sitcom, then you should definitely appreciate the brewing strainer. It will allow you to ditch tea bags, which often frustrate with its taste, and enjoy more healthy and aromatic options. The strainer is also useful if there is no point in brewing a whole kettle, but you really want to drink your favorite drink. It is not only comfortable but also very atmospheric.
The process itself is very simple: you need to fill a strainer with tea leaves and put it in a cup of boiling water. The brewing time directly depends on how strong the drink you prefer.
9. Manual cappuccino maker
An ideal start to the day is always aromatic coffee with froth and a pinch of cinnamon. You don't have to spend a lot of money on a coffee machine or go to the corner cafe every morning to enjoy your favorite drink. You can purchase a hand-held cappuccino maker to create a long-lasting creamy milk froth that will perfect your morning coffee. The device is powered by finger batteries, whips both cold and hot milk. Due to its small size, you can take it with you, for example, on a picnic or on a business trip. And the cappuccino maker is easy to clean - just rinse with water and then turn it on to dust it off.
Life hack: To "fix" the froth, place the frothed milk in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. After the time has passed, you just have to be careful not to sediment the foam, add milk as a final chord to your coffee.
10. Meat freshness meter
Yes, you can find such a device in stores. A compact electronic gadget will allow you to determine in a matter of seconds how fresh the meat you are going to cook is. But these are not all the functions of the meter. He also provides information on temperature, humidity and levels of various substances, including those harmful to health. It will come in handy for people who often buy meat on the market, where they may not follow the rules for storing the product.
These devices are useful, unlike 9 unnecessary kitchen gadgets that housewives use once a year or even less