15 Kitchen Items You Never Knew You Needed from Cost Plus World Market
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.
Cost Plus World Market has a seemingly endless selection when it comes to furniture and home decor, and it turns out that its kitchen section is full of gems too. It may be a chain store, but you can find all sorts of handmade goods and stylish serving ware. Try and resist these appealing new additions to your cookware, like a copper toaster, tiled cheeseboard, terrazzo marble pour-over coffee setup, and more. /p>
Botanical Print Ceramic Nesting Measuring Spoon Set ($7): Add some jade flair to your kitchen with these green botanical print ceramic measuring spoons. They make for a cute hostess gift too!
3-Piece Bamboo Sushi Set ($8): Making sushi at home is easy once you have the right tools. Buy this two-pack sushi kit (which includes a bamboo rolling mat, rice paddle, and chopsticks), give one to your bestie, and spend a fun day learning how to assemble your favorite maki rolls together.
Tomorrow's Kitchen Stainless Steel Coconut Opener ($10): Opening a coconut at home, especially if you don't have a machete, is a true hassle. This little tool transforms it into a more manageable task, with one end that can tap the coconut so the liquid can be drained, and a flat, firm blade at the other end that can be used to crack the coconut open.
Batter Dispenser Pen ($10): Become a master of Instagrammable pancake art with this batter dispenser pen.
Black Geometric Laser Cut Mango Wood Spatulas ($12): Geometrics are trendy right now, and this spatula set fits right in. Use the set together as eclectic salad tongs or apart whenever you need to flip something.
Copper Leaf Trivet ($13): This design combines metallic accents and tropical leaves into a trendy trivet.
Blue Tile Mango Wood Cutting Board And Ceramic Knife Set ($17): Hand-painted blue and white tiles adorn this cutting board and cheese knife set. Don't save it for company — it'll make even the simplest cheese plate feel special.
Copper 3 Tier Glass Drying Rack ($17): This copper glass drying rack can double as a display for your barware.
Cactus And Paisley Ceramic Tea Infuser Carafe ($20): Fill this ceramic tea infuser with your favorite tea bags, fill the canister with water, and then let steep in the fridge overnight. In the morning, you'll have a big pitcher of cold iced tea.
Copper and Gold Prep Bowls With Lids ($26): Give your mise en place a makeover with this set of six copper and gold bowls. If you have any ingredients left over, just pop the lid on the bowl and save it for the next meal you cook.
Blue Tile Terracotta Tagine ($30): This gorgeous terracotta tagine makes a big decor statement. Use it to make tender, moist stews, then put it on display when it's not in use.
Turquoise Enamel Mussel Pot ($35): Summer shellfish feasts are a breeze to cook up in this turquoise enamel mussel pot. Steam or simmer your favorites in the covered pot, then flip over the lid and use it to hold the discarded shells while you eat.
Terrazzo Pour Over Coffee Stand With Glass Dripper ($40): Immerse yourself in a morning coffee ritual with this lovely pour-over coffee stand. It features a terrazzo marble base, a glass funnel dripper, and a metallic gold stand.
Indigo Blue Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven ($60): Whether you're braising meats or baking bread, an enameled cast iron Dutch oven is always handy to have in your kitchen. This one is seriously affordable compared to name brands, but it's still got some flair thanks to a lovely indigo blue color and golden lid knob for contrast.
Copper Dualit New Generation Classic 4 Slice Toaster ($360): Kitchen appliances don't have to be ugly. This hand-built toaster, with its copper finish and sleek design, will earn its place on your countertop.
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Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.