The Basics

These are your go-to Cool Tools that you use almost every time you cook. They may not be fancy, but they are well-designed, well-made, and do what they are supposed to do...only better!

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  1. Norpro Aerator Whisk
    Norpro Aerator Whisk
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    100 % of 100
    Why It's Cool: Center vortex makes this very effective at whisking ingredients
    I never thought much about differences in whisks...at least not until we started this business.  We had a handful, and we’d reach for one that was about the right...
  2. RSVP Herb Scissors - R32
    RSVP Herb Scissors - R32
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    Why It's Cool: Chiffonade herbs (cut into thin strips) with ease
    The question ringing in my head - and therefore presumably in yours - is “if you (Kennedy) are a self-proclaimed ‘knife guy’, then why are you recommending what some...
  3. Tovolo Flex-Core Spatulas - T35
    Tovolo Flex-Core Spatulas - T35
    Why It's Cool: Flexible, yet strong, mixing and scraping ability with a comfortable stainless steel handle for easy clean-up
    Every kitchen needs multiple spatulas … it’s an unavoidable fact of cooking! Wherever anything is, you need a spatula - of one size or another - to scrape or fold one...
    As low as $16.00
  4. Colbrook Kitchen QuickMix Mixing Jar (Egg, corn starch, ... everything mixer!) - C22
    Colbrook Kitchen QuickMix Mixing Jar (Egg, corn starch, ... everything mixer!) - C22
    Rating:
    100 % of 100
    Why It's Cool: Great for beating one or two eggs or mixing cornstarch and water--it truly is a quick mix!
    So how can an inexpensive piece of plastic be a Cool Tool?  I have to tell you...I love this thing.  It’s called a QuickMix, and that’s exactly what is does.  I use it at...
    As low as $15.00
  5. Dreamfarm Ultimate Set of the Best (Tools) - D34
    Dreamfarm Ultimate Set of the Best (Tools) - D34
    Why It's Cool: Outfit a kitchen with 6 of the best Cool Tools around for a great price!
    We are often asked: “What Cool Tools does someone need to set up a new kitchen?" Whether it’s a new homeowner, a young person’s first apartment, an AirBNB, or a refresh to...
    Special Price $55.00 Regular Price $72.00
  6. Cuisipro Silicone Whisk - C59
    Cuisipro Silicone Whisk - C59
    Rating:
    100 % of 100
    Why It's Cool: Silicone coating make this the perfect tool to mix sauces on the stove, especially in non-stick cookware
    Now that we’re all trying to lose that pandemic weight, we find ourselves cooking in non-stick pand and skillets to minimize the amount of oil we use, and our sauces are often a...
    As low as $18.00
  7. Cuisipro Silicone Slotted Spoon - C56
    Cuisipro Silicone Slotted Spoon - C56
    Why It's Cool: Heat resistant, beveled edge to get into corners, deep bowl is perfect for retrieving all kinds of food.
    It's rare that I go ga-ga over something as simple as a slotted spoon, but in this case, this spoon is sooo well designed, my reaction is justified. We’ve all used a lot of...
  8. Tovolo Silicone Spatula
    Tovolo Silicone Spatula
    Why It's Cool: Heat resistant, sturdy, but flexible, great shape, comfortable to use--it has it all!
    Every spatula has two parts: a business end (the head) and a gripping end (the handle); both are important in choosing a spatula. But first let’s start with why you need a...
    As low as $7.00
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