Top 10 Tools You Need in Your Kitchen
Elza Hean |
In today's fast paced world, we find ourselves eating out more and eating in less. Working longer hours, particularly when our jobs are connected to our smartphones greatly impacts our personal lives and relationships. At Everten, we believe strongly that relationships with our family and friends are greatly enhanced by sharing a meal. We are also realists, so this is why we've put together a list of what we believe are the top 10 kitchen gadgets that will reduce time preparing in the kitchen and more time enjoying.
These kitchen utensils may not wear capes, but they are the Kitchen Heroes that make life a little easier and a little more enjoyable.
1. Woll Diamond Lite Induction Fry Pan Set 20cm & 28cm (Limited Edition) | $299.95
Every kitchen needs a frying pan – preferably a good quality pan that can last you for years. With that said, the Diamond lite induction frypan from Woll is a good pick for your kitchen.
Trust this solid and superior German made quality non stick frypan that promotes an innovative hi-tech diamond Nano-technology for excellent heat circulation. With the detachable handle for easy storage, this gives you an option to be space savvy and efficient. It also makes it super easy to clean in smaller sinks too!
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2. Bolsa Reusable Produce Bags | $19.95
We take recycling seriously! And so does our Bolsa reusable produce bags. With the ban of plastic bags in Australia, Bolsa initiated a creative kick-start to 'reinventing the plastic bag'. Frequent shoppers would think that there is still a need to use bags to put groceries and other items in. That's where the Bolsa bag comes in!
The Bolsa bags are made from recycled PET plastic drink bottles that can hold up to 2 kg worth of grocery items such as potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, leafy greens and more. This lightweight see-through bag allows you to weigh your fruits and vegetables without the need of taking them out of the counter.
Instead of using plastic bags, do mother nature a favour and substitute it with these reusable bags which reduce the plastic use and help save the environment. We are just two days away from October ending and you still have the chance to change our local farmer's lives; with every purchase of one Bolsa reusable produce bag set, a dollar will be donated to Rural Aid Australia to help local farmers from rural areas to deal with the unfortunate drought.
With the donations collected, Rural Aid will be organising a Mega Farm Rescue with over 185 volunteers ready to paint, fence, build, and other mechanical or farm work that's needed to be done to help ease the worried minds of the farmers.
3. Global Ikasu Knife Block Set 7pc | $439
Whether your love to cook or bake, you'll be hard pressed to find a task in the kitchen which wont need a knife. If you can’t decide on a good set, we recommend the Global Ikasu Knife Block Set of 7 that will see you through it all.
This trusty set of Japanese made knives are uniquely made in a way where the knives edge is milled perfectly making it sharper and easier to last longer. With a lifetime warranty, this hard-working essential tool will see you through all your slicing, cutting, dicing and chopping days.
This knife set includes six different knives for different uses such as a paring knife (8cm), utility knife, cook’s knife (13cm and 20cm), vegetable knife (11cm), bread knife (14cm) and one bamboo acrylic easy clean block set to store each of your knives nicely.
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4. Lodge Logic Cast Iron Skillet 26cm | $74.95
Born in the USA, this awesome cast iron skillet by Lodge can withstand the high heat, sealing in all that sweet juicy goodness from your meat, vegetables, and seafood.
The natural properties from the iron cast even enhance the flavour of your food and provide you with an additional source of iron intake. What’s more, it’s uber versatile – perfectly fine on all sorts of stovetops including induction and even campfires!
It’s about time you start committing to a cast iron skillet that will sort out all your cooking needs and with the right and easy proper care, it’ll last you for generations. You can start with Lodge’s Logic Cast Iron Skillet – structured with a helper handle and two pouring spouts that are ideal for searing, sautéing, boiling, stewing, baking, roasting and frying.
5. Avanti 5 in 1 Multi Opener
The 5 in 1 Multi Opener by Avanti is a life saver. No more fussing over the pain of opening a tin can, a tight jar, crown metal caps from bottles, vacuum lids on jars, and screw caps on plastic or glass bottles.
It features a comfortable easy ergonomic handle that’s lightweight with silicone sides as an added grip and an ideal kitchen accessory to purchase or gift someone. No more tight jars left unopened!
6. Exit Soap Block |$3.50
The Exit Soap Block will solve your stain problems by trouble stain makers such as blood, lipstick, grease, marker, red wine, boot polish and many other household stains. Don't take our word for it, read our customers' reviews to see how much of a life saver Exit Soap is.
This soap block is made from pure vegetable based ingredients with a mix of Exit’s natural cleaning power that removes the stubborn stains or damage to household items such as chairs, clothing, lounges and many other areas in the house without ruining anything apart from the stains.
7. Stasher Silicone Clear Rectangle Bag 300ml | $16.95
Thinking of a healthier and environmentally safer alternative to storing food instead of using plastic bags?
That’s where the Stasher bags come to your rescue! You’ll be amazed at this environmentally friendly airtight, self-sealing silicone bag. It’s perfect for storing all sorts of foods such as nuts, snacks, fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and more.
Be it freezing your fresh meat in the freezer, preparing your salmon sous-vide style or microwaving your food safely, rest assured the Stasher bag can withstand it all and all your foods nutrients and goodness are sealed in.
What’s more, it’s a healthier alternative and it feels good to break the habit of using plastic bags.
8. Lock & Lock Oven Glass Gift Set of 10 | $109.95
Still trying to find an ideal gift for a housewarming or birthday gift? We've got you covered! The Lock & Lock oven glass containers will be the perfect gift set of 10 to gift someone who often prepares and store food for their families. These amazing sturdy glass containers are great for storage, heating and freezing leftover foods.
Due to its unique oven safe (up to 400 degrees) feature, the glass oven will not shatter or break inside the oven being able to withstand the quick temperature change.
What's more, its dishwasher safe!
9. Shun Sora's Chef's Knife 20cm | $109
There's nothing quite like the Shun Sora's chef's knife - fashioning a sharp, edgy and well-balanced Japanese made blade perfect for all your chopping, slicing, cutting, mincing and more. This shiny workhorse in 420J stainless steel and VG10 san mai cutting edge combines a unique blade technology that allows you to slice through all your fruits, vegetables and meat with ease.
10. Contigo Ashland Chill Autospout Water Bottle | $33.95
As the summer approaches, it's better to always keep yourselves hydrated to stay healthy and sip confidently. This may not exactly be a kitchen tool but this water bottle is a handy accessory you would certainly need to store your water when you're on the go.
With the ingenious Thermolock Vacuum Insulation, the Contigo Water Bottle can store cold water for up to 18 hours, an autospout for easy drinking, a sturdy handle clip to latch onto your bag, bag pack or gear. What's more, this robust stainless steel bottle is leak and spill proof, perfect to keep the bottle in the bag or gripping it by the hand.
Be it a day out at the beach, a good hike up a mountain or travelling to work, the Contigo Ashland autospout water bottle will completely chill out your day!
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