The kitchen – a place where culinary magic happens and where we have gadgets abound to make our lives easier, or at least make us look cooler while we’re burning toast. Efficiency and comfort in the kitchen are not just luxuries; they are necessities. Enter OXO Good Grips, a brand synonymous with ergonomic design and reliability, offering a range of kitchen gadgets that have become the cornerstone of kitchen tasks from home cooking to cleaning. This article delves into the must-have OXO Good Grips kitchen gadgets that promise to make those kitchen chores so much easier and make prepare food simpler and quicker.
So let’s hit the kitchen and start with food prep.
The Iconic Humble Can Opener
Let’s start with the basics, the OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Can Opener. I am terrible with can openers, they never last long as I always break them, but the OXO is the best I have ever used and is still going strong. It is a testament to functional design. With smooth and soft contoured handles and non-slip cutting wheel, it’s a kitchen essential that’s been thoughtfully crafted for ease of use, especially for those with arthritis or limited hand strength. Say goodbye to the frustration of stubborn cans and sharp edges; this can opener ensures a safe, clean cut every time.
The Small But Powerful Jar Opener
OXO have made easy work of opening them cans and tins, but what about those stubborn jars and bottles that feel like the lids have been super glued on? Well, OXO are no slouches and have created the OXO Good Grips Twisting Jar Opener with Basepad. This very handy kitchen gadget may be small but it is powerful and so easy to use, again even for those with arthritis or limited hand strength. Its jaws open to fit a variety of lid sizes and its metal teeth tightly grip the lid so with a quick effortless twist the lid is removed. And it even comes with a silicone non-slip mat to keep the jar from slipping off the surface while you are opening it.
The Safe and Simple Chopper
Chopping fruit, veg and nuts can be quite a chore. And wielding a razor-sharp knife can be dangerous, especially if you get distracted. With the OXO Good Grips Chopper its just got so much easier and a lot safer. Just Peel, Place, and Press!
No more wielding of deadly knives. Just place items such as onions, tomatoes or garlic in the chopper, push down on the large non-slip knob at the top of the chopper and voilà the food is chopped into small pieces. With each press, the blade rotates and cuts everything into small uniform pieces and all collected it in its own measures cup. What could be easier and quicker?
The Peel Deal
Do you love making you own chips? They taste so much better than shop bought frozen chips, don’t they. But peeling potato after potato can be a real chore. Dump the knife or that rigid peeler and grab the OXO Good Grips Steel Swivel Peeler. With its chunky ergonomic handle with non-slip grip and its twin Japanese stainless steel swivelling blades it will make quick work of those spuds, giving them a even peel. It can even remove the eyes of the potatoes with a flick of the wrist. And the design promotes less hand fatigue.
Unleash the Power of Spin for Clean, Crisp and Fresh
The OXO Good Grips Little Salad & Herb Spinner is a kitchen marvel, perfect for health enthusiasts and salad lovers alike. Its compact design is ideal for small households or single servings, with a basket capacity of 1.9 litres and a bowl of 2.7 litres. With the push of a button it simply and efficiently spins away excess water with ease, leaving you with dry, ready-to-eat , crispier and tastier salad. No limp, wet lettuce here. A fuss-free addition to any kitchen.
A Squeeze to Please
The OXO Good Grips Garlic Press is not a just another kitchen gadget to clutter up the kitchen drawer, it is a simple device with a fantastic user-friendly design that makes crushing and mincing garlic a breeze. It’s like having a sous-chef in your drawer, ready at a moment’s notice to take on the pungent bulbs. A quality gadget that promises to keep your fingers free of that lingering garlic aroma while leaving you with pressed and minced garlic to add flavour to any recipe.
Eating Corn Shouldn’t Be An Ear-Resistible Challenge
Do you love eating corn on the cob but find it a messy challenge, especially when in the company of others? Well, fear not any longer, the OXO Good Grips 8-Piece Corn Holder Set is a simple and effective way to solve that messy problem. These non-slip handles fit comfortably in your hand, ensuring a firm grip even when the corn is hot and slippery. The clever butter barrier is excellent at preventing hot melting butter from smearing your hands as you eat. Simply push the pins of the holders into the end of the cob and munch away without any fuss.
Wave goodbye to messy and slippery fingers and messy hands.
With all the prepping, cooking and eating your dinner done, it’s time to relax with a cocktail or three. And you can create the perfect cocktail from the comfort of your own home with OXO Good Grips.
Shake, Rattle and Pour
Shake your way to cocktail bliss with OXO Good Grips. The OXO Good Grips Steel Cocktail Shaker is a stylish and practical tool for any mixology enthusiast. Shake up your cocktail game with the OXO Good Grips Steel Cocktail Shaker. This sleek shaker is like the Swiss Army knife of barware. Easy and comfortable to hold and shake, and equipped with a built-in strainer to catch anything you don’t want in your drink – like ice, or fruit seeds, just not your dignity after one too many. Plus, the jigger cap is marked with measurement lines, so you can pretend you’re a pro mixologist (even if your signature drink is a ‘mystery mix’). Bring on cocktail hour! Cheers.
Get in a Muddle and Mix It Up Without Messing It Up!
For a tasty cocktail that your friends will be raving about needs the right equipment. While the cocktail shaker is essential, the OXO Good Grips Muddler is the unsung hero of the cocktail world! This little gadget is like the fairy godmother of mojitos, turning your average herbs and fruits into a magical mix ready to dance on your taste buds. With its sturdy stainless steel body and gentle nylon head, it’s tough on limes but easy on your glassware. And let’s not forget the comfortable grip that makes muddling less of a chore and more of a joy. It’s dishwasher safe too, so you can go from muddler to cuddler with your couch in no time after crafting that perfect drink.
Measure Twice, Pour Once, and Party On
Whether you are an amateur or professional mixologist, with the OXO Good Grips Double Jigger you can expertly measure spirits going into your concoctions with the precision of a Swiss watch. With laser-etched measurements for the perfect pour, this jigger is the precision tool of barware, flipping between 50ml, 20ml, and 10ml on one side, and 30ml, 15ml, and 5ml on the other. And let’s not forget the non-slip grip, because nobody wants a slippery situation when dealing with gin. It’s dishwasher safe too, so you can shake up a storm and not worry about the aftermath.
Chill Out With Style!
Every good cocktail and soft drink needs some ice, chucky ice cubes straight from the freezer couldn’t be easier. With the OXO Good Grips Silicone Large Ice Cube Tray with Lid, your drinks stay cool and your parties even cooler! With its rigid frame, soft silicone tray and lid, you can have 6 large ice cubes that are so easier to pop out of the tray with a simple push. The lid stops any spillages while in the freezer and also prevents your ice cubes getting any freezer smells or bits of food in them. And because it has a lid, they are also stackable, meaning you can get more in your freezer, no more wasting space.
You might only get six cubes to a tray, but they are a large 4.4cm so you only need one per drink. The larger size also means that they melt slower so even less dilution to your favourite drinks while keeping them nice and cold.
And finally, with the food eaten and after dinner drinks consumed, unfortunately it’s time for cleaning up. Everything mentioned above is dishwasher safe, so it could just be a case of loading the dishwasher, but if you prefer to do it yourself, OXO have even thought of that.
Dish Washing in the Palm of Your Hand
When it comes to kitchen gadgets, OXO Good Grips are synonymous with quality and ease of use. So when it comes to keeping those plates, pots and pans nice and clean, the OXO Good Grips Soap Dispensing Palm Brush Storage Set makes light easy work of it.
A bristled brush that you fill with washing up liquid and fits very neatly and comfortably into the palm of your hand. And it doesn’t leak its contents everywhere as the soap is only released when you gently push the button on the top with your palm. This allows you all the soap you need to lather up those bubbles and gently scrub dirt and grease away from your plates, bowls, dishes and cookware with gentle ease.
OXO Good Grips gadgets are more than just tools and utensils for your home; they are the robust, durable and trusty companions of every homemaker, chef and home bartender with designs on becoming a mixologist.
OXO’s durability, affordability, and thoughtful designs make them a excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their kitchen capabilities. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner, these gadgets are sure to make your cooking experience more efficient, safe, and enjoyable.
OXO Good Grips is a brand that truly understands the needs of its users, especially those who need that little bit of extra help due to arthritis or poor hand strength. Their commitment to quality and user-friendly design has earned them a place in the hearts (and kitchens) of many. So, the next time you find yourself in the kitchen, reach for an OXO Good Grips gadget and feel the difference it makes to the task at hand.
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