Like in many areas of the home, having the proper tools can make certain activities a lot easier and more efficient. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that these also look great displayed on the counter. Discover the unique characteristics and benefits of each tool to better understand when to use one over another.
Inspired by an artist’s brush, the crown shape and conical bristles of the basting brush provide control and even distribution of any liquid. Be it egg wash for the perfect golden pie crust or a herb marinade for a succulent rack of lamb this tool will produce impressive results.
Use this to:
- Apply a savoury rub or marinade to create a tender meat dish without a mess. The precisely designed bristles ensure that every hidden surface gets coated for full flavoured dishes!
- Achieve bakery results with even application of egg wash for your pies and tartes. Flakey golden crusts every time!
Being the optimal size, the medium spatula is ideal for common tasks like folding batter, stirring, mixing and sautéing. The smaller shape of the head of the medium spatula helps to have more control and the hook-shaped bottom edge protects bowls and cookware when shaking off excess.This versatile tool can be used by the cook and baker alike.
Use this to:
- Fold delicate ingredients like egg whites to make delicious macarons or mix a full proof cake batter with this medium sized spatula.
- Effortlessly fold your morning omelet with this heat-resistant tool. The elliptical shape of the handle will ensure a firm grip for this tricky technique.
Its extra broad and strong blade is specifically designed for mixing large quantities and heavy doughs or batters. Let this help you do all the heavy lifting when baking bread or making large quantities.
Use this to:
- Painlessly mix heavier doughs or big quantities of batter. Make an impressive no-knead bread in no time!
- Mix a big batch of heavy buttercream icing with ease. Plus use the spatula to easily spread the icing over your cake layers!
Its strong spatula tip designed for breaking up ingredients and the deep bowl of the spatula spoon shape make it perfect for serving. Easily lift and sauté ingredients and scrape off stuck on bits when deglazing with the top edge. Make a classic roux or serve up sautéed veggies straight from the pan with it!
Use this to:
- Simplify your cooking prep and minimize your cleaning time by using this tool to sauté your vegetables and serve them too!
- Make a roux or blend any sauce with its strong tip. Its defined edge and curved back make it handy for rounded pans and square dishes alike!
The rounded shape of the thin stainless steel wires of the balloon whisk are optimal for quickly adding volume to any mixture. The full stainless construction makes it easy to clean (and dishwasher safe!) when dealing with sticky mixtures. The weighted handle with the three ring design makes holding and using the tool for several minutes comfortable.
Use this to:
- Whip air into egg whites to make a firm meringue.
- Emulsify roast drippings to create a smooth, thick gravy.
The stainless steel wire skimmer (also known as a spider) has a large surface for removing full pieces of fried chicken from hot oil or lifting delicate flakey fish from a coconut broth. The long handle and angled basket make it possible to remove the ingredients from farther away from the heat which helps avoid burns.
Use this to:
- Remove herb bouquets or vegetables from a simmering broth.
- Pull out perfectly browned French fries from a pot of oil.
A classic and indispensable kitchen utensil for serving mainly liquid dishes like soups, sauces or stews. The ladle's perfect ½-cup size makes it easy to know how much to serve per person if you’re serving soup or trying to fill muffin cups evenly. Designed with a drip-free rim to avoid messy stovetops and counters!
Use this to:
- Measure and pour out the perfect amount of pancake or crepe batter.
- Serve equal soup portions easily and without a mess.
The stainless steel pasta fork makes it easy to stir and serve pasta. Most commonly used for longer pasta shapes that are harder to lift with a simple spoon, the pasta fork’s compact tines grab onto the slippery strands to lift, separate and serve and the small slots allow for draining excess sauce.
Use this to:
- Separate pasta as it cooks to avoid them getting stuck to each other.
- Serve and plate cooked pasta like classic spaghetti Bolognese.
The edge turner combines a rigid nylon edge for breaking up ingredients and flexible silicone for a smooth flip. The edge slotted turner is safe to use on all types of cookware including nonstick without leaving scratches or marks. The slotted design and angled edge make it easy to slide underneath ingredients and the flexible silicone allows for deliberate and confident flips.
Use this to:
- Flip fluffy pancakes.
- Make a breakfast hash.
Whether its to use in a nonstick saucepan or stockpot, the silicone and nylon combo in the ladle make it fit for any shape or size. The malleable edge curves to fit corners and makes it easy to remove that last bit of liquid without having to tilt the pot.
Use this to:
- Easily fill a tupperware with leftover soup.
- Fill bowls with broth over ramen.
For cooking and serving the slotted spoon helps with draining extra liquid for clean serving. Its flexible tip conforms to any pan for a seamless scoop, and the durable bowl holds ingredients while draining.
Use this to:
- Add taco mix to tortillas and avoid extra liquid.
- Separating stewed veggies from their liquid to serve atop rice.
Designed with a malleable silicone edge for tossing ingredients around lifting stuck on bits. The nylon and silicone material also ensure that no flavours or odors are absorbed especially important when cooking with onions or garlic. The spatula spoon also doubles as a classic spatula to scrape a saucepan’s sides.
Use this to:
- Stir-fry veggies and grains.
- Mix and pour out a sauce.
