Many members of The Verge staff enjoy cooking and eating food, so the staff was asked what their favorite kitchen tools were.
Some prefer appliances, such as electric kettles that heat up water faster and turn off automatically, or an Instant Pot that can cook meals in less time.
-BASICS: A magnetic whiteboard used for noting what food items are inside the refrigerator, a simple grater, a food chopper, spreading knives, a garlic press, an air popper for popcorn, narrow measuring spoons, silicon spatulas, a wooden spoon, an immersion blender, an electric kettle, and an automatic soap dispenser.
APPROACHES: A rechargeable thermometer for checking the temperature of meat.
UNIQUE: A multifunctional juicer that folds flat, an egg skelter for people who keep their own happy chickens, and a Microplane.
Check out photos of these gadgets and tools, and feel free to let us know about your favorite kitchen tools in the comments.