Micro Kitchen Essentials
The small things that make cooking more enjoyable
Nesting Matryoshkas Measuring Cups
Whether you’re cooking or baking, measuring cups are essential. These cups keep things organized, are dishwasher friendly and cute! What’s not to love?
Lemon Squeezer
Keep things easy peasy (lemon squeezy) - this lemon squeezer has a built-in measuring cup, strainer and is great for storing any extra lemon juice.
Silpat Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat
Toss out your parchment paper and say hello to these premium Silpat mats. The circle template is great for making consistent-sized cookies and macaroons. I even have a 7x10in one for my toaster oven (which you can see is well-loved)
OXO POP Containers
The holy grail of pantry organization - these containers not only look great but keep dry ingredients fresh with their airtight seal. If decanting sparks joy for you these are a must.
Tea Bag Organizer
A crowd-pleaser when hosting guests (back in the day) this tea organizer has 12 clear, removable bins that hold up to 120 tea bags. The caddy fits perfectly in the cupboard and makes keeping track of my teas a breeze.
Stasher Reusable Food Bag
This silicone bag is a zip lock bag on steroids - in addition to carrying your snacks I’ve used mine to make ice in the freezer (instant ice pack), microwave leftovers and even to sous vide! You can then toss it in the dishwasher worry-free.
Beeswax Food Wraps
I was gifted this for Christmas and was skeptical at first but then pleasantly surprised. This brand specifically is made in Canada and works exactly as advertised: with the warmth of your hands, you can mold the beeswax to conform into any shape, wash it afterwards with warm water and reuse it!
Digital Scale
In theory, you don’t need measuring cups if you have a digital scale. This compact scale is great for getting precise measurements which is especially useful for baking or manipulating recipes. I love the unit conversion functionality: oz / lb’oz / fl’oz / g / ml
Lazy Susan
Lazy Susan (aka turntables) has evolved from a dinner table centrepiece into a home organization hack. I use mine for sauces and have seen use-cases for cleaning supplies, spices and cans. It’s great in hard-to-reach places like cupboards (or maybe just for shorter people like me). BONUS recommendations featured on my lazy Susan: This drip-free oil dispenser and my Le Creuset salt mill.
Tiered shelf Organizer
Living in a small space, one of the ways I maximize storage in the kitchen is with these two-tier corner organizers. This creates more surface area to store plates, cups and bowls. Pro tip: I added shelf liners to keep things clean and ensure things stay in their place.
Knife Alternatives
Sometimes instead of using a knife, I turn to these niche gadgets. Don’t want to have garlic-smelling hands? I introduce to you the garlic chopper. Want zucchini noodles for that low-carb option? Meet the handheld spiralizer. Need an extra hand peeling that naval orange? There’s a citrus peeler for that!
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