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5 kitchen gadgets that feel like cheating

Rolled ice cream at home, a juicer you walk away from, and three more finds that actually earn their counter space.

Whynter rolled ice cream maker with a bowl of ice cream rolls

Whynter

1. Street-style rolled ice cream at home

Whynter Rolled Ice Cream Maker

A built-in compressor chills the pan on its own, so there's nothing to pre-freeze: pour, scrape, roll.

Buyers love:
easy to clean and fun for inventing new flavors.
Heads-up:
some hear a squeak or find it a bit noisy.
See it on Amazon(opens Amazon in a new tab)Photo: Whynter
Chef Preserve handheld sealer pulling the air out of a bag of peppers

Chef Preserve

2. A vacuum sealer that fits in your hand

Chef Preserve Compact Vacuum Sealer

Press it on a reusable bag and it pulls the air out in seconds, keeping leftovers fresh far longer.

Buyers love:
compact, reusable bags, and less food going bad.
Heads-up:
sealing can take a few tries at first.
See it on Amazon(opens Amazon in a new tab)Photo: Chef Preserve
Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot board folded, tipping asparagus into a pan

Joseph Joseph

3. The cutting board that folds into a chute

Joseph Joseph Chop2Pot Board

Squeeze the handle, the sides fold up, and everything slides straight into the pan without spilling.

Buyers love:
the fold-and-pour, and it goes in the dishwasher.
Heads-up:
a few say it's smaller than they expected.
See it on Amazon(opens Amazon in a new tab)Photo: Joseph Joseph
OXO scale under a large bowl of sugar with its display pulled out

OXO

4. Big bowl? The screen slides out

OXO Scale with Pull-Out Display

The display pulls away from the platform, so you can still read it under a mixing bowl or sheet pan.

Buyers love:
the large, readable display and the top that comes off to wash.
Heads-up:
some expected a sturdier build.
See it on Amazon(opens Amazon in a new tab)Photo: OXO
Nama J3 juicer being loaded with whole pears and greens

Nama

5. Load it, close it, walk away

Nama J3 Cold Press Juicer

Fill the hopper with whole produce and it slow-presses on its own while you get on with your morning.

Buyers love:
lots of juice, quiet, and easy to take apart.
Heads-up:
it's an investment.
See it on Amazon(opens Amazon in a new tab)Photo: Nama

Which one is going in your cart?

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