The kitchen is one of the most important and frequently used rooms in the house. It's where we prepare meals, share food with friends and family, and sometimes experiment with new recipes. But have you ever wondered what innovative inventions are out there that can make your time in the kitchen even more enjoyable and efficient? In this article, we've compiled a list of 35 unconventional kitchen inventions that nobody saw coming.
Thanks for reading about our favorite finds from across the internet! FYI: We participate in affiliate programs and may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Add Some SPICE to The Kitchen With Goji Blossom Hand-Painted Ramekins
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I love the fun tropical colors of Tia Mowry's Goji Blossom 8-Piece Ramekin Set. The hand-painted Ramekins are part of Tia's SPICE collection and are made of stoneware with a smooth glazed finish. The 3.5" Ramekins are oven-safe up to 400°F.
See it on AmazonRaise The Standards of Your Cookware With Caraway's Non-stick Ceramic Bakeware Set
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Several things set the Caraway brand above its competitors, such as its unconventional colors, clever storage, and non-stick ceramic coating. However, the most crucial factor is that Caraway contains no toxic materials. In fact, Caraway Home was developed after Founder and CEO Jordan Nathan became ill after a Teflon poisoning scare. "The absence of PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, Lead, and Cadmium means that there is no chance of harmful materials leaching into your food."
See it on AmazonSilicone Whisk + Spatula = Whiskula
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Whisk and mix, scrape and spread; the Whiskula does it all. The Whiskula is made of heat-resistant silicone that won't scratch pots and pans. Available in Mojito Mint and Midnight.
See it on AmazonStackable Produce Savers That Double as Organizer Bins
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Lille Home's Stackable Produce Saver Containers come in various sizes ranging from about 4.29" to 12.3" long. They're all 3.5" tall. The airtight lids have a silicone seal and air vent. The Containers are available in sets of 3 or 6, in your choice of Green, Blue, or Pink.
See it on AmazonDress Your Bananas in Style With Nana Hats Banana Preservers
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I have to admit, the Nana Hats do look like something someone's Nana may have crocheted. The Nana Hats attach to a silicone cap with a magnet. When the silicone cap is secured to the crown of the bananas, the absorption of ethylene gas is inhibited, thus slowing the ripening process. The Banana Preserver is available in multiple designs and 2 sizes; Standard for 1-3 bananas or Large for 4+ bananas. Intellectual property patent pending.
See it on AmazonA 6-Piece Set of Microwavable Stainless Steel Bowls That Won a Global Innovation Award
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Earthmade's Evolution Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set is microwavable as long as the airtight tempered glass lids are on. The Stainless Steel Bowls are cool to the touch, odor-resistant, and dishwasher and freezer safe. They also have an anti-skid rubber base. The set includes 1.5 quart, 3 quart, and 4.5 quart Bowls.
See it on AmazonBring The Mediterranean to Your Home With Handmade Olive Wood Bowls
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SOLTAKO has been a family-owned business since 1963, and that experience shows in the beautiful quality of their Handmade Bowls. The versatile Wood Serving Bowls are unique, rich in color, food safe, and easy to clean. Sicario, a Verified Purchaser, nailed it in their review when they said, "High-quality material meets handcrafted quality."
See it on AmazonJust Because It's Called a "Gift Set" Doesn't Mean You Can't Buy The Souper Cubes Gift Set For Yourself
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There's a lot to love about the Souper Cubes Gift Set. What makes this item a standout for me is that it includes 4 different sizes: 2-cup, 1-cup, ½-cup, and 2 tablespoons. The smaller ones are perfect for tomato paste, pesto, or chipotle peppers in adobo sauce that I have left over after following a recipe. Another great feature is that each compartment has fill lines in both standard and metric units. Souper Cubes are made of 100% FDA Food Grade Silicone and are BPA-free.
See it on AmazonA Deluxe Auto Safety LidLifter AKA a Can Opener
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The KUHN RIKON LidLifter is "safer than traditional openers since it opens cans without cutting the metal, which leaves no sharp edges on the rim or lid." The LidLifter automatically "locks on" to grip the lid and removes it using mini-pliers or pincers. 75% of reviews are 5 stars.
See it on AmazonFeel Good About Eating Blueberry Cobbler And Peach Upside Down Cake For Breakfast as Long as It's Oats Overnight
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The 8 distinct flavors included in the Oats Overnight - Party Variety Pack mean you can go an entire week without eating the same flavor. Each enticing flavor has at least 20 grams of protein and is gluten-free and non-GMO. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana, Strawberries & Cream, Green Apple Cinnamon, Mocha Dream, Maple Pancakes, and Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cacao Crunch are the other flavors included in the Oats Overnight - Party Variety Pack. A Blender Bottle is included in the 9-Piece Set.
See it on AmazonA Banana Hook That Folds up Out of Sight When Not in Use
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Gadjit's Banana Hook Hanger folds under the cabinet when you're out of bananas. Hanging bananas allows them to ripen naturally, and the Under-cabinet Banana Hanger doesn't take up valuable counter space. Mounting adhesive and screws are included. When mounted with screws, the Hook has a maximum capacity of 27 pounds. Made in the USA.
See it on AmazonEnjoy Creamy Texture And Delicious Taste With a Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
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The uKeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker is an all-in-one system that makes cold brew and infuses nitro gas. "Brew, store, and pour the best nitro cold brew whenever and wherever you want with the only professional-grade tool for the at-home barista." Nitro chargers are sold separately.
See it on AmazonFuller BrushCreated a Better Way to Clean Crumbs Off The Tablecloth
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Fuller Brush Co. has been selling high-quality cleaning products since 1906, which I think qualifies them as an expert. Their Premium Table Tidy picks up crumbs from fabric and flat surfaces, preventing them from ending up on the floor. Just roll the Table Tidy over the mess. When done, simply lift off the removable lid to empty the collected debris.
See it on AmazonThe Cheese Grater With Its Own Cherry Wood Serving Bowl
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Sometimes simple is best. The stainless steel Cheese Grater fits perfectly into the recessed rim of the Cherry Wood Serving Bowl. The fine grate is ideal for hard cheese, spices, or nuts and the Wooden Bowl is perfect for serving in. K. Weaver gave the item 5 stars and shared, "We were enamored by this cheese grater while at dinner at an Italian Restaurant in Colorado…the waitress said “Amazon”, wife ordered it and had it by the time we returned. Had to try it out immediately and it is fabulous. Love the wood base and spoon. Works great, looks even better." Made in Italy.
See it on AmazonA Sophisticated Dish Drying Mat That Holds up to 150% of its Weight in Moisture
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The Collapsible Kitchen Drying Mat "absorbs water quickly and dries almost instantly." Dorai Home's minimalist design and the low profile of the Drying Mat seamlessly blend with any kitchen decor. The Mat folds to ⅓ of its length allowing it to easily fit in most kitchen drawers. The Mats are available in Sandstone and Slate. Created and designed in Salt Lake City, Utah.
See it on AmazonMake Homemade Milk With The Nutr Machine --No Cow Required
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Nutr is an Automatic Nut Milk Maker that can be used to make homemade plant-based milk such as Almond, Oat, Coconut, Soy, Hemp, or Flaxseed, just to name a few. The Nutr Machine has a powerful motor and blades to grind nuts, seeds, and grains. The 3 heat settings let the user choose room temp, warm, or hot. There are also Boil, Keep Warm, Auto-Off, and Self-Cleaning features.
See it on AmazonA Vegetable Steamer Basket That Can be Used on The Stovetop or in an Instant Pot
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Verified Purchaser, Olena, gave Skoo's Silicone Vegetable Steamer Basket 5 stars and remarked, "Love this steamer! It makes it easy to make and eat healthy meals." The 6-quart, BPA-free Steamer is 7.5" in diameter, with 4" high walls and a 1" high base. The Steamer Basket is available in Bleumarin/Salmon or Green and is dishwasher safe. The silicone handle is detachable.
See it on AmazonStackable Snack Containers With a Removeable Handle Are Fun For Everyone
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Whiskware's Snack Containers are labeled as "for toddlers and kids," but why should they have all the fun? I love the "Girls With The Force" Container in the Star Wars collection. Frozen, Marvel, and Princesses are the other genres that are currently in stock to choose from.
See it on AmazonA Silicone Reusable Storage Bag That Stands Up to The Job
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"Endlessly reusable and radically functional" is how Stasher describes its Silicone Storage Bags. That may be more than just a slogan. The Bags are microwave-ready, freezer friendly, and dishwasher-safe. Stasher's Stand-Up Reusable Storage Bags come in 3 sizes; Mega, Mid, and Mini, and are offered in various colors.
See it on AmazonNo Spoon, no Bowl, no Problem, as Long as You Have a CRUNCHCUP!
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The CRUNCHCUP has been featured on "Today," "Popsugar, "People," and even "Forbes," but that's just a few places that have been singing the praises of the Portable Cereal Cup. The CRUNCHCUP provides "the perfect milk to cereal ratio" and prevents the cereal from getting soggy. The unique design features separate cups for the milk and cereal so "the cereal and milk don't meet until they hit your mouth."
See it on AmazonA Ceramic Teabag Holder so Quaint You'll Want to be a Teetotaler
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According to sipsby.com, "The average Irish person drinks between six and seven cups a day, making Ireland one of the leading nations in the world for tea consumption." I enjoy a cup of hot tea now, but I grew up drinking instant iced tea, so we never had Teabag Holders. I love the vibrant green and trinity knot design of the Celtic Peacock Ireland Teabag Holder. Keep in mind the purpose of the Teabag Holder, which explains its small size.
See it on AmazonGrow Fresh Organic Sprouts With a Masontops Bean Sprouts Growing Kit
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Masontops' Bean Sprouts Growing Kit comes with 2 bean screen sprouting lids to allow the user to easily grow sprouts in mason jars. The BPA-free plastic lids will never rust or warp and fit all wide-mouth mason jars. Two seed mixes are included. The Crunchy Bean Mix consists of peas, garbanzos, and lentils, and the Sandwich Booster contains clover, alfalfa, radish, and canola. Full instructions are included.
See it on Amazon"Refill. Reduce. Rejoice!" in The Fresh Clean Scent of Grapefruit Basil Liquid Dish Soap
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Cleancult's Grapefruit Basil Liquid Dish Soap "smells like sweet citrus." When paired with Cleancult's reusable glass bottle, the Eco Refill System uses 90% less plastic. Cleancult Liquid Dish Soap contains no phthalates, phosphates, petroleum-based ingredients, dyes, SLS, or SLES. Also available in Lemongrass.
See it on Amazon"Magically Transform Used Cooking Oil Into Solid Organic Waste" With FryAway
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One Packet of FryAway Cooking Oil Solidifier can solidify 2 cups of oil. Just sprinkle the powder into the hot oil, allow it to cool, then toss it in the trash. FryAway is "made from 100% plant-derived fats, safe to use, and better for the environment." Proudly manufactured and sold in the USA.
See it on AmazonJoGo – The Portable Coffee & Tea Brewing Straw That's Made to go Anywhere
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The JoGo brews coffee and tea on the go without compromising bold flavor. "JoGo provides all the delicious and robust flavors of French-press style coffee but with the ease and convenience of instant." It's also great for filtering other drinks, such as loose-leaf teas, fresh juice with seeds, and cocktails with mint leaves or mixed fruit. The JoGo is dishwasher safe.
See it on AmazonAn Orange Peeler Designed by Influential Creative Director And Art Aficionado, Gabriele Chiave
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Gabriele Chiave combines the "expression of beauty and technical simplicity" as described by us.alessi.com. The Apostrophe Orange Peeler is a perfect example of aesthetics and function working together with its contemporary design and unique angle that plows through peels. The stainless steel peeler is made in Italy.
See it on AmazonThe Blender + Hydration System That Made Oprah's Favorite Things List
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The Beast Blender + Hydration System "looks good; blends better." "The Blender monitors its blade speed and makes consistent adjustments to maintain consistent speed and torque." The Drinking Lid + Carry Cap allows the user to take their blend or infused water on to go. The Blender is available in Cloud White, Carbon Black, and Pebble Grey.
See it on AmazonPlant-Powered, Organic, Compostable, Magical--Freshpaper Produce Saver Sheets
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I love the colorful packaging of Freshpaper and the instructions on the back of the package. Step 1: "Place paper with food." Step 2: "There is no second step." It can't get much easier than that! Freshpaper "makes produce last up to 2-4x longer," and the Food Saver Sheets are reusable for up to 30 days. Made in the USA and women-owned.
See it on Amazon"Fiery Ferments: 70 Stimulating Recipes for Hot Sauces, Spicy Chutneys, Kimchis with Kick, and Other Blazing Fermented Condiments"
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The complete title of the Fiery Ferments Cookbook by Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey tells the reader exactly what they can expect to find upon opening the cover. Part 1 takes the time to explain exactly what fermentation is and the supplies and techniques that'll be used. Part 2 shares mouthwatering recipes like Persimmon Ginger Sorbet, Fried Bananas with Pineapple Habanero Syrup, and a Coffee Chile Toddy. Part 3 contains a helpful troubleshooting guide with pictures. 272 pages.
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