Kitchen gadgets are enticing products that we can easily fall into the trap of buying too many and having drawer full of kitchen gadgets that we will probably only use once or twice in our "cooking career". I am guilty of this myself as I love kitchen gadgets, but realistically I could do without about lets just say 50%.... ok, 75% of the kitchen gadgets that I have. Most of the innovative kitchen gadgets advertised on the as seen on TV could be easily solved with a really good kitchen knife. But for kitchen gadget lovers like myself, I simply love the innovation and design of a good working and functional kitchen gadget.
CHOOSE YOUR GADGETS WISELY
When looking for a kitchen gadget, look for the tools that will significantly help you cook and prepare your meals quicker versus giving you more work than is really needed. Also look for the gadgets that you know will be put into good use on a frequent basis versus once in a full moon or worse, be a centerpiece art deco for your kitchen drawer. Before deciding to make a purchase, think about how you plan to use the gadget and make an honest assessment of how often you plan on using it. I have given away numerous kitchen gadgets as gifts, since they make the perfect gift for anyone, but again, think about the usage of the gadget before buying for yourself or for othes.
COULD YOU LIVE WITHOUT IT?
Of course we could live without any gadget in our lives, but technology brings efficiency and ease with the many tasks we do, and cooking is one of them. This might be a stricter way of selecting kitchen gadgets, but could definitely help with your budgeting. Think about the true benefit it will bring to your kitchen and to your cooking before making a purchase.
PRICE
We all love a good deal or bargain, but when we replace bargain prices over quality, we usually get what we pay for. Essential cooking gadgets and tools such as the kitchen knife, pots and pans are very important and I prefer to buy the highest quality. The price point is higher but over time they last longer and does the job much better. For example, a cheap knife that looks like it could do a decent job could not only be harder to us but could also be dangerous due to slippage and low quality of cutting capabilities. I eat rice on a daily basis and the price for rice cookers can start anywhere at $25 to hundreds, but because I eat it as a staple, I opt to purchase the higher quality, thus higher priced gadget. If you are looking at a novelty kitchen gadget item, pricing is usually an attractive selling point, and if you buy now you also get another cheap gadget to fill up space. Focus on quality and skip out on the freebie, because most of the time, they are junk and you will use it once with frustration.
When I invented my own new kitchen gadget, SharkCut the Shrink-Wrap Attacker, I didn’t want another “useless kitchen gadget” on the market. This little magnetized-to-the-fridge, shark-shaped tool easily opens that heavy annoying shrink-wrap on bottled beverage cases like bottled water. No more stabbing a hole with my keys to open the heavy shrink-wrap. It doesn’t get lost in a drawer somewhere, and since our family has so many cases of water, lunch drinks and sports drinks, we use it all the time. Isn’t it so frustrating tearing a hole in that heavy shrink-wrap? Then when the case is half empty, and the shrink-wrap is limp, it’s so hard to find that little hole to get the bottles out!! Its so frustrating, and I’m always in a hurry. I’ve been using my original prototype for almost 2 years now. Works Great!! Its selling in lots of PA grocery stores. Visit my website to see a few pictures! SharkCut.com
I love seeing new inventions and especially for kitchen gadgets. Would love to do a review for you, please contact me. I will do a quick write up on your product. Thanks!
- Bobbi
Hi Bobbi. I just posted on your “How to Choose a Kitchen Gadget” article. I have had my initial SharkCut The Shrink-Wrap Attacker inventory for 2 months now. It’s selling great in lots of Western PA grocery stores! I’m very excited. I’d like to submit it for review on your blog. How do I do that? Can I send you a prototype? SharkCut retails for $4.99. It’s an inexpensive, very handy tool that solves an annoying problem for me. I have one magnetized to both the kitchen and garage fridges. I have a very basic website right now. My new website is being designed as we speak. Any helpful hints for online marketing would be great. Thank you so much!! Staci
Wow!! Thanks for the quick reply! How do I send you a sample? I don’t see an email address nor an address to send you something.
Staci. I will send you an email tonight when i get back in my office with details. I captured your email on the comment form. Looking forward to doing a review and pointing some kitchen gadget lovers your way.
- Bobbi
That’s Great. Thanks!!