12 Handy Kitchen Products for People Who Can’t Cook

1. Cookie Presses

Williams Sonoma Cookie Press Set

The cookie press was once a must-have for home bakers hoping to create perfectly-shaped cookies. All you had to do was fill the canister with dough and pull the trigger to squeeze out cookies in fun shapes and designs, oftentimes themed for holidays like Easter and Christmas!

But while this tool has some nostalgic charm, it's typically seen as more of a novelty than a necessity nowadays. Modern bakers have gone back to rolling out dough by hand and using cool cookie cutters or other tools like rollers that offer more versatility.

2. Butter Molds

Antique Carved Wooden Butter Mold

Butter molds, typically made out of wood, featured ornate designs like flowers or wildlife and were prized for their ability to shape butter into beautiful patterns. Then, the decorative butter was often used to impress guests at dinners or other formal occasions!

Outside of antique stores, though, this kitchen tool is rarely seen today. The convenience of pre-packaged butter and the move toward minimalist kitchens among homeowners have made these fancy molds almost obsolete.

3. Breadboxes

IKEA Magasin Bread Bin

You probably remember your grandparents' decorative breadbox sitting on their kitchen counter – it was designed to keep loaves fresh by protecting them from air and light while still allowing for enough ventilation.

The invention came during an era when bread was usually homemade or purchased fresh on a regular basis. But today, the availability of pre-sliced bread and the widespread use of plastic packaging have caused the breadbox to fall by the wayside.

4. Egg Poacher Pans

Eggssentials Poached Egg Maker

Next up is the egg poacher pan, which had small cups to hold eggs as they gently cooked in simmering water. The tool was supposed to simplify breakfast prep without the need for precise technique or timing.

Yet, as home cooks became more skilled in the kitchen, they realized the same result could be achieved using just a large pan of water and a dash of vinegar. This has rendered the egg poacher pan pretty obsolete.

5. Cake Breakers

Vintage Cake Breaker

First invented during the 1930s, cake breakers were designed to help people slice through delicate cakes without squishing them. The tool almost looked like a very long-toothed comb and would be used like a knife.

But, much like with the egg poacher pan, the evolution of baking techniques and the rise of better gadgets have caused the cake breaker to be replaced by things like sharper knives.

6. Cherry Pitters

OXO Good Grips Cherry & Olive Pitter

People who frequently enjoyed fresh cherries once viewed the cherry pitter as a must-have. Instead of battling with a knife, the contraption used hand-crank technology to pull the pits out.

Nonetheless, cherry fans can now find pitted cherries readily available in supermarkets, so de-pitting them at home is no longer a typical chore.

7. Hand Mixers

SMEG Hand Mixer

You probably have memories of cranking a hand mixer to whip, beat, or mix ingredients. Thankfully for your forearms, more efficient appliances have been released that rendered the hand mixer unnecessary.

Obviously, there are electric hand mixers and even more heavy-duty stand mixers on the market, like the famed KitchenAid. Plus, some people use regular blenders or immersion blenders to achieve the same result!

8. Toast Racks

Apollo Chrome Toast Rack

Last (but certainly not least) is the toast rack! This quaint kitchen item helped hold slices of toast upright, allowing the bread to cool without becoming soggy.

It was particularly well-used in more formal settings or when multiple people were being served at once. Nowadays, it's just less convenient, as home cooks can lay their toast out on larger cooling racks to save time and space in their kitchens.

Mini Round Ceramic Cocotte Dutch Oven

This adorable mini-sized cocotte is reminding me of the famed Le Creuset brand, and the best part is it's only $10! World Market says it's "perfect for baking an individual pot pie or a romantic lava cake for two." Yum!

Ivory & Light Blue Stripe Speckled Ceramic Salt Cellar

Salt cellars are a staple in any "quiet luxury" kitchen, and though pretty minimal in design, this $6 (yes, $6!) white and blue one totally gives French chateau vibes.

Wood Vine Tomatoes Spatula

Tomato-themed anything will never not be cute, but when it comes to kitchen utensils, tomatoes somehow get even cuter. This $8 spatula will be your cooking sidekick for everything from mixing up stir fries to scraping the brownie bowl.

Extra Large Capri Beige Marble Spoon Rest

Monumental in size, this XL spoon rest brings a super elevated look to your kitchen counters, thanks to the marble material. The marble pattern differs between each spoon rest, so you'll get a totally unique piece for only $15!

Reactive Glaze Ceramic Mug

Minimalism is key when it comes to the "quiet luxury" look – but that doesn't mean you can't have fun with color! This sleek $7 ceramic mug is crafted using a reactive glaze, which gives it a one-of-a-kind effect.

Small Silicone & Glass Bakeware Storage Container

The cream color on this $10 piece is so smooth and satisfying. It's truly a two-for-one type of deal, too, because not only is it a storage container, it's microwave- and oven-safe (if you remove the lid) for cooking up anything you can dream of!

Olive Wood Cheese Cutting Board

Your next charcuterie board is calling! Luckily, this smooth hardwood option is just $13 and can host a ton of different snacks on its surface.

Spring Glow-Up Ceramic Ramekin

Ideal for dips, spreads, cut fruit, olives, crème brûlées, and much, much more, this $4 ceramic ramekin will be a versatile player in your kitchen in no time! It also comes in a couple more spring-ready colorways, so you can suit up your kitchen for the new season.

White Ceramic Ruffled Pie Dish

The scalloped edges on this pie dish will definitely give your baked treats the sophisticated look you're searching for, all for just $15!

Pink Hand Painted Ceramic Scalloped Storage Canister

This cutie $13 canister can be used for kitchen utensils, coffee grounds, oats, sugar, flour, or really whatever you wish to stow away stylishly.

Glass Oil Bottle & Gold Stopper

Ditch the store-bought olive oil bottle for this adorable glass bottle, and watch your cooking setup transform in an instant! The gold stopper provides the perfect pour – snag it for a whopping $6!

Hand Painted Ceramic Tomato Figural Salt & Pepper Shaker Set

Oh, I'm obsessed! This salt and pepper shaker set is going to help you usher in the spring and summer seasons (including all the best seasonal meals and treats!) in the cutest way.

I believe that practically everyone has had their own personal "Channing Tatum awakening" at one point or another. For me, that came in 2006 when he starred as Tyler Gage, alongside Jenna Dewan as Nora Clark, in Step Up. What's hotter than a troubled, handsome, and surprisingly talented hip-hop dancer falling in love with a ballerina? I rest my case.

That's why it was thrilling to find out the pair began dating in real life and tied the knot on July 11, 2009. But then, after having a daughter together, Channing and Jenna announced they were getting separated in 2018, and plenty of fans were devastated.

Their divorce was reportedly only finalized in September 2024. Regardless, that hasn't stopped 44-year-old Channing from getting back out on the market.

First, on October 30, 2023, the news broke that he'd gotten engaged to Zoë Kravitz, an American actress and filmmaker most well-known for her portrayal of Catwoman in The Batman and directing Blink Twice, which also starred Channing as Slater King.

Yet, one year later, in October 2024, Channing and Zoë called off their engagement and split up after spending three years together. Since then, the actor has seemingly begun seeing a younger model, 25-year-old Inka Williams.

Channing and Inka attended a pre-Oscars party hosted by the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) at The Living Room in Los Angeles on February 28. They've also been seen together around town. One source confirmed the pair were "seeing" each other when speaking to People after reportedly meeting through mutual friends.

"She's great. She has her own life. She's young but seems older," the source said of Inka.

"Channing's doing well. [Inka] makes him happy. He's reuniting with Zoë later this spring for another movie project. It shouldn't be too awkward; they ended things on okay terms."

Inka, who was born in Melbourne, Australia, and raised in Bali, Indonesia, is signed to IMG, a top global modeling agency. She previously said that her childhood in Bali shaped her into a "very compassionate person," and she later moved to London to grow her career.

In addition to modeling, the 25-year-old also launched her own fashion brand, known as She Is I, in 2019. Her mother often made her clothing when she was a young girl, and she viewed the business venture as a way to continue her mom's "legacy in design and bring back to life her amazing relations from the '90s."

"I always knew one day I would try my best to create those timeless pieces from her wardrobe! I still wear the pieces she made and wore through the '80s, '90s, and 2000s," Inka wrote on her brand's website.

Channing and Inka both have yet to comment on public speculation about their supposed relationship. Nonetheless, she did post a story from the beach on her Instagram @inkawilliams, with the words "I love you" written on top of the sand.