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25 Absurdly Specific Kitchen Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed
There are plenty of time-consuming jobs around the kitchen. From peeling potatoes to creating stock, you could spend hours on the most menial tasks. That’s why preparing the most delicious recipes from scratch takes serious commitment. But, doesn’t it feel like there should be a more efficient way to cook? Some modern chefs turn to kitchen hacks, like microwaving eggs or grating butter. Sure, a few of those hacks work wonders, but others fail miserably in real kitchen tests. Hacks only go so far. That’s why inventors have taken cooking into their own hands to create helpful kitchen gadgets for...
Pour Your Own Mood-Setting Aromas With These Easy-to-Use Candle Making Kit
s Along with the past year has come a lot of time spent at home, and that means time spent doing at-home activities like discovering new hobbies. DIY projects are some of the best hobbies out there because they’re typically easy to pick up, and result in something useful you can keep or gift away to friends and family. Paint by numbers is one of our favorites here at Spy, as are Bonsai tree maintenance, terrarium building, and other hobbies designed to peak the interest of men. Working with your hands and being creative is one of the best ways...
13 Warming Trays That Will Save Your Thanksgiving Dinner if Your Timing is a Little Off
When Thanksgiving Day comes around and you’re the one hosting the big party, you know you’re going to be busy. Hosting is a juggling act that requires military-like timing. From getting the turkey in the oven (or in the fryer) on time to making sure the beer’s cold, there are plenty of things to worry about, and you might not always get your cooking timing just right. This inevitability is why you should definitely have a warming tray on hand for the holiday season. Warming trays allow you to keep your dishes at a safe temperature until you are ready...
The Fundamentals Utensil Set From Material Is the Magnificent Seven Your Kitchen Needs
Spy Finds is a daily series that unveils the coolest, under-the-radar products that you haven’t heard of until now. Each product is curated by our editors who want to help you discover cool finds you didn’t know you needed. Next time you’re in the kitchen to whip up something tasty, take a look at your utensil holder. As good as your marinara sauce or coq au vin may be, we’re guessing your countertop collection of cooking tools looks like the Island of Misfit Toys. Couple things you poached from Mom, couple others you picked up along the way, and oh yeah,...