{"id":394786,"date":"2022-01-14T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/6-kitchen-tool-upgrades-you-never-knew-you-needed\/"},"modified":"2022-01-14T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T13:00:00","slug":"6-kitchen-tool-upgrades-you-never-knew-you-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-kitchen-tool-upgrades-you-never-knew-you-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"#6 Kitchen Tool Upgrades You Never Knew You Needed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a295a3eb6e85\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a295a3eb6e85\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-kitchen-tool-upgrades-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Wooden_Cooking_Spoon_Set\" >Wooden Cooking Spoon Set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-kitchen-tool-upgrades-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#A_Kitchen_Scale\" >A Kitchen Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-kitchen-tool-upgrades-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#A_Wok\" >A Wok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-kitchen-tool-upgrades-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#A_Rice_Cooker\" >A Rice Cooker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-kitchen-tool-upgrades-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#Silicone_Brushes\" >Silicone Brushes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-kitchen-tool-upgrades-you-never-knew-you-needed\/#A_Wooden_Cutting_Board\" >A Wooden Cutting Board<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#6 Kitchen Tool Upgrades You Never Knew You Needed&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-51594 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/b34f0e15.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/b34f0e15.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/b34f0e15.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"A rice cooker, a silver wok, and a wooden cutting board with veggies on top\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Aroma Housewares\/Craft Wok\/Sonder Los Angeles\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Aroma Housewares\/Craft Wok\/Sonder Los Angeles<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can get buy with very old and banged up tools in the kitchen, but it\u2019s not an ideal way to cook. Here are some essentials you should upgrade today!<\/p>\n<p>Many cooks have been using the same scratched-up cutting board and rusted stirring spoons for decades. Most of us just don\u2019t think about replacing or upgrading these tools until we have to use them again. But why wait until the next time you have to do math in your head because you still don\u2019t have a kitchen scale? It\u2019s time to upgrade these kitchen essentials.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced cooks know that you\u2019re only as good as the tools and supplies that you use. If you\u2019ve gone way too long without a decent basting brush, it\u2019s time to stock up on a few of those, along with these other kitchen necessities.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wooden_Cooking_Spoon_Set\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_WoodenCookingSpoons\">Wooden Cooking Spoon Set<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F49152%2Fthe-6-kitchen-essentials-everyone-forgets-to-upgrade%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2F57c5aad5.jpg&amp;description=The+6+Kitchen+Essentials+Everyone+Forgets+to+Upgrade\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50440 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/57c5aad5.jpg\" alt=\"Three wooden spoons of increasing sizes\" width=\"1500\" height=\"768\" data-credittext=\"Scanwood\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Scanwood<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spoons made of metal or plastic might work fine for most recipes, but they both have their downsides. Plastic isn\u2019t very durable and breaks down over time.<\/p>\n<p>Metal spoons are more likely to scratch your pots, pans, and bowls. Certain metals can also react with the ingredients in sauces and leave a bad taste in your food.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why some well-made wooden spoons are handy to have around. This\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scanwood-Olive-Wood-Cooking-Spoon\/dp\/B01EXSPNLA?tag=lsm146-20\">olive-wood spoon set from Scanwood<\/a>\u00a0offers three different sizes. They\u2019re sturdy enough to stand up to anything from sauces to stiff batters.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember, you should never put wooden spoons in the dishwasher\u2014you should always wash them by hand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01EXSPNLA?tag=lsm146-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41-Nrn0-LwL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Kitchen_Scale\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_AKitchenScale\">A Kitchen Scale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F49152%2Fthe-6-kitchen-essentials-everyone-forgets-to-upgrade%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2F7a756de4.jpg&amp;description=The+6+Kitchen+Essentials+Everyone+Forgets+to+Upgrade\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50445 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7a756de4.jpg\" alt=\"A white kitchen scale on a wood counter with apples in the background\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-credittext=\"Escali\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Escali<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many recipes now cite the weight of ingredients rather than using the imperial system of measurement used in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>In many ways, this is helpful, as one cup of flour might vary based on your location. How tightly the flour is packed, if it\u2019s heaped up, or if there\u2019s an empty pocket somewhere, can also affect the measurement. The weight, however, is always the same.<\/p>\n<p>This is why a reliable kitchen scale can be a huge help on your cooking adventures. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Escali-P115C-Precision-Lightweight-Lifetime\/dp\/B0007GAWRS?tag=lsm146-20\">This one from Escali<\/a>\u00a0is easy to use and will give you measurements in ounces or grams. You can also choose from a variety of colors to match your kitchen d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0007GAWRS?tag=lsm146-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41DvNugCwYL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Wok\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_AWok\">A Wok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1186px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F49152%2Fthe-6-kitchen-essentials-everyone-forgets-to-upgrade%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2Fc8b31ebb.jpg&amp;description=The+6+Kitchen+Essentials+Everyone+Forgets+to+Upgrade\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50446 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/c8b31ebb.jpg\" alt=\"A silver wok with a rounded hande on one side and a wood handle on the other\" width=\"1186\" height=\"938\" data-credittext=\"Craft Wok\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Craft Wok<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yes, it really does make a difference to cook (especially stir-fry) in a wok. The high sides of the pan make it more useful than your all-purpose frying pan, especially for cooking at high temperatures with a lot of stirring and flipping around.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t go wrong with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Craft-Wok-Traditional-Hammered-731W88\/dp\/B00PUZT9MU\/?tag=lsm146-20\">this traditional option by Craft Wok<\/a>. The pans are handmade by Chinese craftsmen from sturdy steel that conducts heat especially well. The only trick is that this pan doesn\u2019t have a nonstick coating, so it must be seasoned before use.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00PUZT9MU?tag=lsm146-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31on8h2at1L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Rice_Cooker\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_ARiceCooker\">A Rice Cooker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F49152%2Fthe-6-kitchen-essentials-everyone-forgets-to-upgrade%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2F7a517f45.jpg&amp;description=The+6+Kitchen+Essentials+Everyone+Forgets+to+Upgrade\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50447 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7a517f45.jpg\" alt=\"Silver and black rice cooker sitting on a white countertop\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1002\" data-credittext=\"Aroma Housewares\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Aroma Housewares<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cooking rice on a stove is fine, but upgrading to a rice cooker can make cooking your grains easier and more consistent.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best things about a rice cooker is that you don\u2019t have to keep an eye on it the whole time. It cooks on a timed setting, so no more peeking into a pot of cooking rice and letting out valuable steam.<\/p>\n<p>This <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Aroma-Housewares-UNCOOKED-Digital-ARC-914D\/dp\/B077NMPKBL\/?tag=lsm146-20\">Aroma Housewares rice cooker<\/a>\u00a0has multiple settings that allow you to set cook times and temperatures for different grains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B077NMPKBL?tag=lsm146-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41+CbZub6iL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silicone_Brushes\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_SiliconeBrushes\">Silicone Brushes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1489px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F49152%2Fthe-6-kitchen-essentials-everyone-forgets-to-upgrade%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2F5a498612.jpg&amp;description=The+6+Kitchen+Essentials+Everyone+Forgets+to+Upgrade\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50450 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5a498612.jpg\" alt=\"Two black-handled silicone pastry brushes\" width=\"1489\" height=\"987\" data-credittext=\"OXO\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">OXO<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever baked pastry or used a marinade, there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ve bought some sort of pastry brush. It\u2019s time to upgrade from traditional bristles to silicone brushes.<\/p>\n<p>A silicone brush offers a more even texture for applying egg washes, glazes, and marinades, without you having to worry about the liquid soaking into the bristles and lingering.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Grips-Silicone-Basting-Pastry\/dp\/B000JPSI8C\/?tag=lsm146-20\">OXO line<\/a>\u00a0pairs a well-designed handle that\u2019s easy to grip with multilayered silicone bristles. They\u2019re even dishwasher safe, so you\u2019ll never have to worry about yesterday\u2019s barbeque sauce getting into today\u2019s pastry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B000JPSI8C?tag=lsm146-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/319VqI4+iAL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Wooden_Cutting_Board\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_AWoodenCuttingBoard\">A Wooden Cutting Board<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F49152%2Fthe-6-kitchen-essentials-everyone-forgets-to-upgrade%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2F49defb4d.jpg&amp;description=The+6+Kitchen+Essentials+Everyone+Forgets+to+Upgrade\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50451 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/01\/49defb4d.jpg\" alt=\"A chef cutting veggies on a wood cutting board\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-credittext=\"Sonder Los Angeles\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sonder Los Angeles<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, a wooden cutting board is no more likely to hold bacteria than a plastic one. In fact, wood is actually much easier on your knife blades. Trust us\u2014you (and your knives) will notice the difference, especially if you care for the board (Wash it with soap and water.) and oil it monthly!<\/p>\n<p>Grab one made of nice walnut or cherry wood, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Reversible-American-Walnut-Cherry-Cutting\/dp\/B07HNCYZM2?tag=lsm146-20\">this one from Sonder Los Angeles<\/a>. Although it\u2019s a bit pricier, it can also double as a charcuterie board. Also, if you have two cutting boards\u2014one for raw meats and another for other foods\u2014it adds an extra layer of food safety.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07HNCYZM2?tag=lsm146-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51NGOhYngoL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be a master chef to appreciate the difference that some really nice kitchen tools can make. If you upgrade just a few of your older, well-used items, you\u2019ll be thankful when you remember that you don\u2019t have to use that crusty, rusted metal stirring spoon anymore.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re at it, if your kitchen could use a good tidying-up, you might want to add a few handy organizers to your cart.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '267914477473431');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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