Function & Flair: 5 Kitchen Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed
What’s a beautiful kitchen remodel from Andersonville Kitchen and Bath without functional accessories, as well? Your kitchen tools deserve an upgrade! Here are five functional and innovative kitchen gadgets you didn’t know you needed:
Berry Containers
Mold be gone! Keep your berries as fresh and cool as possible in the Summer heat in a useful berry container. There are a couple of popular options circulating the internet. You could either go with the plastic fabrication route (currently available in our shop), or one of these beautiful self-spinning ceramic bowls by PaulDesignWork on Etsy. Simply channel water through the spout to encourage berries to spin and wash!
Vortex Berry Washing Bowl [PaulDesignWork]
Wooden Cutting Boards
It’s time to upgrade your old plastic cutting boards to a more sustainable and healthier organic material. Wood always appears timeless and expensive, and it’s better for your knives. Opt for this model by Crate&Barrel with a phone stand for easy access to online recipes and a juice channel to catch liquids.
Best Cutting Board/Serving Board [Crate&Barrel]
Dressing Bowl & Grater
After discovering a similar model at an outdoor market abroad, I present to you, my newest obsession. This pourable dressing bowl doubles as a grater. Whether it be garlic, parmesan, or herbs, simply rub gently against the ridges at the bottom of dish to finely grate. This model by “LittleBlueGallery” on Etsy, includes holes on the rim of the bowl for stripping herbs. It’s easier to clean than a microplane or garlic-press and a beautiful addition to your dishware collection.
Ceramic Dressing Bowl | Handmade Garlic Grater [LittleBlueGallery]
Cold Brew Maker
Coffee lovers meet cold convenience with this Cold Brew Maker. Why spend $7 on an iced latte when you can invest in a Summer of invigorating homemade cold brew. Brew for 12-24 hours, dilute with a little water, add whatever syrups and milk you want, and you have a gourmet coffee beverage from the comfort of your own home! This sleek and slim model from OXO features a detachable base for easy transfer from brewing to storage.
Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker [OXO]
“Garbage Bowl”
Conceptualized by Rachel Ray, organize your ingredient prep with a designated scrap bowl. No more cluttered cutting boards and counters, or frequent trips to the garbage receptacle: simply toss your peels, pits, stems, and other veggie scraps into the bowl and throw away all at once when finished prepping. This gorgeous sage bowl from Crate&Barrel is large enough to double as a “garbage bowl”, when you’re not using it for salads.
There’s always something new to discover in the kitchen gadget world. To explore more options, visit our retail store at 5038 N. Clark Street. To learn more about Andersonville Kitchen & Bath or schedule your complimentary consultation with us here in the showroom, please call us at 773-275-6275 or email info@akbchicago.com.