Let me start by saying that I am not payed by any of the following companies to endorse their products. I love to cook. I cook a lot, I'm always in the kitchen.
I find these tools very helpful and I use them all the time.
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These are a few of my favourite things.
The following are five very useful tools, each for under $20
1. Mini Measuring Cups
These handy little measuring cups are great. On the inside is the measurement for tablespoons and and millilitres and on the outside is cups and ounces. Maximum capacity is 1/4 cup. They are mini and perfect for measuring things like salad dressing and the like. Made by OXO, I found them on Amazon for $3.95
2. Citrus Press
I love my lemon press. I cook with a lot of citrus, lemons, limes, oranges. If you only need the juice of one lemon, this tool is perfect. I found this one at Home Sense. This model is by OXO. Many different companies make a version of the tool, they all work basically the same way. I found one on Amazon for $18.99
3. Scoops of Various Sizes
Small, medium and large scoops. I think these scoops are awesome. I use them for cookies, muffins, meatballs, melons and yes, ice cream. I found a set of three on Amazon for $17.24. Mine where purchased from a local kitchen store. I think that I probably use the medium sized scoop, which is 2 teaspoons in volume, the most. If you where just going to purchase one scoop, get the medium sized one.
4. Flat Whisk
Of all of my kitchen gadgets, I probably use this flat whisk the most. I think that I use it everyday.
It can be used in so many applications. Mixing, stirring, and beating wet or dry ingredients. I love it also because you can get into the corners of pots, unlike a balloon whisk. I purchased mine many years ago from a local kitchen retailer, here's one on Amazon for $7.83
5. Small Offset Spatula
Lastly, this small offset spatula is so handy. The apple in the photo gives you perspective as to it's size. It is perfect for icing cakes or cupcakes, spreading batter in pans or peanut butter on a slice of bread. It's size makes it very easy to handle. Mine is very old and I have no memory of where I got it. I found one on Amazon for $9.41
