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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Joseph Joseph Garlic Rocker - J20Why It's Cool: Makes large enough pieces of garlic to crisp up in pan and add a great hit of flavorKennedy swears that the Garlic Rocker is the product that set the initial bar on what would be a certifiable Cool Tool: one of the tools that got us started in this business. We...
RSVP Herb Scissors - R32Why It's Cool: Chiffonade herbs (cut into thin strips) with easeThe 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...
Tovolo Flexible Cutting Mats (Set of 4) - T33Why It's Cool: Sturdy enough to stand up to a dishwasher without curling, yet flexible enough to deliver your chopped food to a bowl or panWe all have cutting boards of various sizes and materials … and sometimes we have and stick with one favorite … that large professional wood board is a favorite: looks like a...
Cookina Baking Mats-Set of 3 Sheets ~ Colbrook Kitchen ExclusiveWhy It's Cool: Non-stick baking pan liners that are dishwasher safe and wash up clean and fresh every time.One of the best things to happen to cooking are the reusable non-stick baking sheets that you can use to line pans. Of course the number one benefit of non-stick anything, is that...
Cuisipro Peelers - C51Why It's Cool: Ergonomic handle and balanced weight, along with wicked sharp blades make peeling chores easyEvery kitchen needs a peeler … or two. This most basic kitchen tool performs so many functions: from peeling potatoes, carrots or beets, to cleaning knobs of ginger or jerusalem...
Charles Viancin Silicone Measuring Cups - CV10Why It's Cool: Space-saving, flexible and eye-catching measuring cups that are easy to use.Measuring ingredients is just a necessary fact of life in the kitchen and there are a lot of different measuring vessels that you can use. What you want in a good measuring vessel...
RSVP NonStick Scrubber - R42Why It's Cool: Won't scratch your cookware, great flexability, and enough oomph to do the job!Cleaning up is probably the least fun part of cooking, but unfortunately, it’s a necessity. So are there Cool Tools that make this easier or less unpleasant? We’ve tested...
Dreamfarm Citrus (and more) Zester ("Ozest") - D20Why It's Cool: A sharp zester with the right curve that cleans itself--Brilliant!A zester is one of those things that you don’t think much about, but it’s a kitchen necessity. You use (we use it everyday) it to add a touch (or more) of citrus peel, ginger,...
Dreamfarm Citrus Set: Zester ("Ozest") and Juicer (Lemon "Fluicer") - D20Why It's Cool: A sharp zester with the right curve that cleans itself and an inside out juicer that extracts every last drop of juice--Brilliant!Nothing puts more zip in a dish than a touch of citrus; we love lime in Asian or Mexican dishes, orange in chocolate or with chicken, and lemon in just about anything. Whether...
Oxo Measuring Beakers - O30Why It's Cool: Measure small amounts of liquids and spices without spillingSetting up your mise-en-place before you start cooking is one of those steps that can make you a more efficient (and often calmer) cook. But what do you do about all those small...
