Looking at ways to make your life easier? Here are 28 fun and cool kitchen gadgets!

Whether you’re looking at ways to make your life easier, you’re a gadget lover or if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the food lover in your life this one’s for you.

Meal Preparation

1) Oxo 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer: The avocado slicer splits, pits, slices and scoops out all the goodness, saving the use of multiple utensils. Where To Buy: Available in Nisbets Dublin or online https://link. nutritionbylaurann.ie/nisbets_ avocadoslicer

2) 2 in 1 Apple Corer & Wedger: A great little multitasking device which removes the core from the apple and cuts it into wedges in one quick and easy movement. A beautiful design with a stainless-steel blade, soft grip and non-slip handle. Where To Buy: https://link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/ anvil_2in1-apple-corer-wedger

3) Kenwood 3 in 1 Electric Can Opener: Not only does this device open cans and bottles but you can use it to sharpen your kitchen knives too! Where To Buy: DID nationwide or online at: https://link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/ did_3in1_electric_can_opener

4) Easy Twist Jar Opener: If you don’t fancy the electric jar opener, but you still struggle to open those pesky jar lids, this device is a great one. It is ideal for opening jam jars, medicine bottles, cordial bottles and more. The opener fits virtually any sized cap or lid and comes in a variety of colours. Where To Buy: Home Store & More nationwide or online at https://link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/ homestoreandmore_jaropener

5) Onion Goggles: These might just seem like a bit of fun, but if you’ve ever wept from onion fumes, you’ll understand the importance of this gadget. These could be the best friend of those who shed a tear when cutting onions. Where To Buy: The Kitchen Whisk Dublin or online at https://link.nutritionby laurann.ie/_thekitchenwhisk_ oniongoggles

6) Crinkle Cutter: Why not make your veggies look more fun by crinkle cutting your homemade chips, carrots, cucumber or anything else you desire. Where To Buy: Allens Clonmel and Nationwide or online at https:// link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/allens_ crinklecutter

7) Cuisinart Ice-cream/Frozen Yogurt Maker: If you’re looking for an easy way to make frozen desserts, this machine can make up to 2L of delicious ice cream, frozen yoghurt or sorbet in as little as 25 minutes! Where To Buy: Arnotts or online at https://link. nutritionbylaurann.ie/arnotts_ icecreammaker

8) Oxo Good Grips 3 in 1 Egg Separator: An eggcellent gadget for separating the yolk and white of the egg. The raised edge of the separator makes cracking eggs a breeze. This separator will prevent drips from running down the outside of bowls and onto counters and tables, whilst keeping eggshells from falling into batters and recipes. Where To Buy: Anthony Ryan’s Galway or online at https:// link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/_ anthonyryans_3in1_eggseparator

9) Kenwood Electric Citrus Juicer: If you like your fresh citrus juices, then this one's for you. It’s easy to clean to with detachable parts which are also dishwasher safe: Where To Buy: Arnotts or online at https://link. nutritionbylaurann.ie/arnotts_ electricjuicer

10) Eurosonic Triblade Spiral Slicer: Why not jazz up your salad dishes with this easy to use, cheap and cheerful vegetable spiralizer. Where To Buy: Arnotts or online at https://link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/ arnotts_spiralslicer
11) Joseph-Joseph Duo Folding Chopping Board: Not just your regular chopping board. Not only is it great for chopping your favourite foods but its folding edges make it easier to transport ingredients without losing any along the way. Where To Buy: Homestore & More nationwide and online at https:// link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/ homestoreandmore_folding choppingboard

Measuring Food

12) Joseph-Joseph 2 in 1 Digital Kitchen Food Scale and Measuring Jug: This versatile, dual-chamber measuring jug can measure from as little as 5 ml right up to 1 litre. Its square corners and soft-grip handle make pouring easy and its clear and easy-to-read measurements ensure liquids can be measured accurately at all times. Where To Buy: Arnotts or online at https://link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/ arnotts_measuringjug

Baking

13) MasterClass Silicone Loaf Mould: This is ideal for making bread or fruit loaf. Silicon is non-stick and totally flexible for easy release. Where To Buy: Online at https://www. gilmartins.ie/Smart-Flexible-Loaf- Mould

14) Silicone Muffin Cases: These deluxe silicone muffin cups/cupcake cases comes in a set of 6. Made from food-grade, BPA free silicone. Their reusable and flexible cases have a non-stick effect, are heat-resistant and dishwasher safe. Where To Buy: The Kitchen Whisk Dublin or online at https://link.nutrition bylaurann.ie/thekitchenwhisk_ siliconebakingcases

Cooking

15) NINJA AF100UK Air Fryer: Enjoy your favourite foods without the guilt when you cook. Using just one spoon of oil, you can enjoy fried foods like golden fries and chicken goujons with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying. Thanks to its large capacity, it's easy to make meals for the whole family in one go. Where To Buy: Currys nationwide or online at https://link. nutritionbylaurann.ie/currys_ airfryer

16) Russell Hobbs 1.8L Rice Cooker and Steamer: This multi-functional appliance not only cooks rice to perfection but can also steam a number of your favourite foods making it a healthier option for the whole family. It cooks rice to perfection, up to 10 cups at a time, and automatically switches off when food is ready. Includes a tray for steaming fish and vegetables, to complete a nutritious and delicious meal. Where To Buy: Harvey Norman nationwide or online at https://link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/ harveynorman_ricecookerand steamer

17) MEATER Meat Thermometer: The first truly wireless smart meat thermometer. Along with the MEATER app, it will help you cook the juiciest steak, chicken, turkey, fish or other meats perfectly every time for every occasion. Controlled by an app on your phone. Where To Buy: https:// store-eu.meater.com/products/ meater

Storage

18) Kilner Clip Top Glass Jars: These are my favourite jars for storing all types of ingredients such as sauces but also work perfectly for preparing overnight oats. Where To Buy: Homestore & More or online at https://link.nutritionby laurann.ie/homestoreandmore_ kilnerjar

19) Reusable Silicone Storage Bags: A great alternative to your regular plastic Ziplock bags, these eco-friendly reusable silicone storage bags keep food fresher for longer. Where To Buy: Homestore & More nationwide or online at https://link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/ homestoreandmore_reusable_ silicone_storagebags

Wine Lovers

20) Cordless Wine Opener: This battery powered Electric Corkscrew is very comfortable to use and makes opening bottles of wine very easy. Where To Buy: Meadows & Byrne nationwide or online at https://www.meadows andbyrne.com/electric-corkscrew. html

Tea & Coffee Drinkers

21) Bodum Coffee Bean Grinder: Provide you with freshly ground beans with the touch of a button. With its neat, compact design and sleek aesthetic, this electric coffee grinder looks great in your kitchen and is simple and user-friendly to operate. Where To Buy: https://link.nutritionby laurann.ie/coffeeshopie_bodum_ electric_coffeegrinder

22) The Smart iKettle: Yes, you read that right, you can now turn on the kettle through voice activation or via an app on your phone. You can customise your settings to set alarms and prompts with ‘Wake Up’, ‘Home’ or ‘Formula’ (for making baby bottles) and integrate it with smart home devices such as Amazon Alexa. How convenient this might be. Where To Buy: Online at https://link.nutrition bylaurann.ie/smart_ikettle
Cleaning

23) Kitchen Classic Mad Mother Microwave Cleaner: An innovative gadget to making cleaning your microwave hassle-free. This gadget is designed to release hot steam that loosens grease and hard to remove stains. This fun gadget is a way to bring laughter into the kitchen and provide a practical purpose. Where To Buy: Homestore & More nationwide or online at https:// link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/home storeandmore_ microwavecleaner

Eco Friendly

24) Grunwerg Stainless Steel Reusable Drinking Straws: Enjoy your favourite drinks whilst protecting the environment with these stainless-steel reusable straws and cleaner. Where To Buy: Allens Clonmel and nationwide or online at https://link. nutritionbylaurann.ie/allens_ stainlesssteeldrinkingstraws

25) Bamboo Reusable Cutlery: This cutlery set is the sustainable, plastic free solution to single use cutlery when eating away from home. A knife, fork, spoon straw and cleaning brush. All packed in a natural cotton pouch with additional space for extra utensils. Where To Buy: Online at https://link.nutritionbylaurann.ie/ littlegreenshop_bamboocutleryset

26) Smidge Storm & Coral Reusable Coffee Cup: Made from 100% natural materials without the use of plastic and any artificial bonding agents. It’s also 100% bio-degradable so can be fully recycled. Where To Buy: Allens Clonmel and nationwide or online at https://link.nutritionbylaurann. ie/allens_resuablecoffeecup

27) Bamboo Bee 3 Piece Eating Set: A beautiful bumble bee themed bowl, fork and spoon for the little eaters. Made from bamboo, it’s eco-friendly too. Where To Buy: Allens Clonmel and nationwide or online at https:// www.allens.ie/product/bamboo- bee-eating-set/

28) Beeswax Food Wraps: Wrap bread, cheese, vegetables, or cover a bowl. Bee’s Wrap® is the sustainable, natural alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. Where To Buy: Allens Clonmel and nationwide or online at https:// www.allens.ie/product/bees-wrap- set-of-3-reusable-food-wraps/