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Having the right tool for the job is half the battle in becoming a better cook. Check here for must-have kitchen tools and the latest gadgets and accessories, as well as ideas on how to use them.

Product Spotlight - Pyrex Kitchen Tools

Glass bakeware company Pyrex has launched a line of 40 kitchen tools, each with a functional and intuitive design. The line of Pyrex kitchen tools includes measuring cups, utensils, graters, colanders and more.

Calphalon Apple Corer Mini-Review

The Calphalon Apple Corer has an innovative plunger design that easily ejects the apple core from the tube. Read the mini-review of this apple corer.

OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer (Item 1071480)

A mandoline slicer can make your cooking look more professional. The OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer has some nice safety features and is easy to use, once you master the basics.

Are wooden spoons sanitary?

Are wooden spoons sanitary? Yes - wood is highly antibacterial. Tips on caring for and cleaning wooden spoons and wooden cutting boards.

10 Kitchen Gadgets and Kitchen Tools Every Cook Needs

There are certain kitchen tools or kitchen gadgets that you'll reach for again and again. Whether they're a classic design or an innovative invention, these tools are ones that will make your work easier, your cleanup faster, your results better and more professional. Here are 10 kitchen gadgets that your kitchen shouldn't be without.

A Vegetable Peeler for Everyone

Progressive's Ultimate Peeler is a vegetable peeler and potato peeler that adjusts to work as both a traditional straight vegetable peeler or a Y-peeler.

A Perfect Bread Knife

Learn more about one of the best knives available for slicing bread-machine loaves.

The Best Potato Ricer

In a comparison of several types of potato ricers, a Kuhn Rikon version wins for its ergonomic design and ease of use.

Fresh Herb Saver

If you're sick of your fresh herbs wilting before you can use them up, this gadget promises to keep herbs fresh for up to 3 weeks.

Using a Potato Ricer

A potato ricer looks like a giant garlic press and works much in the same way—smashing chunks of boiled potato to make smooth, creamy mashed potatoes. Here's how.

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