Mom Must-Haves :: July 2017 Kitchen Tools

Now here’s two words moms everywhere love (or at least when it comes to kitchen tools), non-stick and dishwasher-safe! The Le Creuset Non-Stick Braiser not only provides a non-stick surface, but that surface is also free of harmful chemicals and will never chip or flake. We call that a win-win! Oh, and did we mention it’s a GORGEOUS pan? Let’s just hope the food tastes as good as this pan looks! 

And here’s a little cooking 101 lesson for you: Braising is using both wet and dry heats to break down tough cuts of meat or to tenderize fresh vegetables.

{Photo Credit :: Lily Diamond from Kale and Caramel}

If you and your family love avocados, you NEED this. As much as we love them, it can be a pain to a) cut them open, b) remove the pit, and c) scoop it out in nicely-shaped slices. The OXO Avocado Slicer does ALL of this for you! The plastic blade cuts through the skin without being sharp to the touch, the pitting tool allows you to remove the pit with just one simple twist (no more dangerous stabbing and twisting!), and the scoop not only removes all of the green goodness, but gets it out in perfectly-shaped slices!!

Potatoes and carrots should come with disclaimers: Peel at your own risk! Too many times has that peeler slipped out of my wet fingers, taking 47 layers of skin with it. This is why we love the Chef’N Palm Peeler so darn much! This super-cool peeler fits right into the palm of your hand, and slides over your finger to ensure that it does NOT slip while you’re peeling! Bonus: it’s also dishwasher-safe!

Ball Mason Jars are no longer just for your grandma’s jellies! Search for Ball Jars on Pinterest and you will see the possibilities are endless! We love the Ball Jar as a utility player in our kitchen tool line-up! From making pretty layered salads, mixing up salad dressings, whipping up a batch of overnight oats to drinking glasses, these oldies are a MVP in our kitchens!

The Cuisinart Immersion Blender is small, compact AND serves multiple purposes in your kitchen. It’s perfect for smoothies and your other “basic” blender needs, but it can also perform a TON of other basic kitchen tasks, such as mixing, chopping, grinding, whipping, and pureeing. The best part, you can literally stick it right in the bowl, pitcher or pot, eliminating the need for dirtying up another dish or gadget! Multi-purpose gadgets like this one are a MUST in the simplifying process!

Have you seen these? Talk about simplifying and decluttering!! How many different sets of measuring spoons do you have rolling around in your kitchen drawers? The Pampered Chef Adjustable Measuring Spoons feature an all-in-one solution that easily adjusts to give you the exact measurement you need in ONE tool. We love this!!