by Christine Pesta
Whether you are a person without a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, or a person who simply chooses to spend less time in the kitchen, there are lots of items out there that can help benefit your lifestyle. Everyone would like to save money and time no matter what they’re doing and discovering a product that can help with that is pure gold! If you are trying to find ways to help with efficiency and costs when it comes to storing food and preparing meals, then check out the items below – there’s something for everyone to make life easier!
Freshpaper Food Saver Sheets
If you want to eat more produce, but hate having to shop for it every other day, because buying enough to last the week could mean throwing some of it away, then you need to check out Freshpaper Food Saver Sheets! These organic, BPA-free, plastic-free, and chemical-free sheets are reusable and can last up to a month. Produced by a woman-owned company, the sheets contain organic herbs that keep everything fresh. Throw them in with whatever fruits or vegetables you have in a salad bag, produce carton, fruit bowl, or fridge drawer to keep your produce fresh and crisp for two times to four times longer than one-time use plastic bags from the supermarket! They are bio-degradeable and come in a pack of eight. They are recyclable and compostable to reduce waste and cost.
Debbie Meyer GreenBoxes 32-piece Set
Even those plastic air-tight containers you buy from the store to keep leftovers or snacks in can’t keep food fresh forever. If you are looking for a set of food storage containers that are microwavable, dishwasher safe, and can store food up to twice as long as those other containers, then you need to get Debbie Meyers GreenBoxes 32-piece set! Using natural ingredients, these BPA-free containers, even with more delicate produce such as blueberries or mushrooms, keep food fresher, longer and its effectiveness will not wear out or be washed off over time. There is also a Debbie Meyers GreenBoxes Breadbox available so that you can say goodbye to moldy bread and other baked goods as well!
J & K Ink Natural Bamboo Dish Scrub Brush Set
Get rid of the yucky dish sponges! This eco-friendly, bamboo, kitchen cleaning brush set by J & K Ink is just the thing for anyone looking to go green! These zero-waste, compostable, and plastic-free brushes also come packaged in cardboard to help the environment. The J & K Ink Natural Bamboo Dish Scrub Brush Set, made from sisal, coconut fibers, and bamboo, includes a dish brush with handle, bottle brush, two mini dish brushes, an all-purpose cleaning brush, two reusable straws and one straw cleaning brush. These are great for not just your pots and pans, but you can use the smaller brushes to clean fruits and vegetables!
TofuBud Tofu Press
For those who like tofu, and use it as a staple food in their cooking, an item like the TofuBud Tofu Press is definitely a “must-have”! Made of food grade, BPA-free and BPS-free, recyclable materials, this easy to clean gadget will make what might be a chore for some extremely easy. Whether it is soft, medium, or firm tofu, it can handle fully draining a block in as little as 15 minutes. The press can be set at two different levels, and the water drains into a container that makes the whole process clean and simple. It is also dishwasher safe! The press also comes with a recipe book and more downloadable recipes available from the company’s site. If you’re wanting to make healthy, restaurant quality meals, this is definitely a tool that will have you cooking even more with tofu in no time!
M MCIRCO Mixing Bowls, Set of 6
Everyone can use a set of mixing bowls and this set is by far one of the best for efficiency, durability, food prep, storage, convenience, cost, and they just plain look great! The M MCIRCO Mixing Bowls, Set of 6 have to be, hands down, items you will find yourself using in the kitchen on a day-to-day basis probably more than most. The bowls will not stain or retain odors, are rust and dent resistant, have BPA-free lids, and even come with three different graters that fit over the top so whatever you’re slicing or dicing goes right into the bowl! There are even measurement markings on the side, and silicone on the bases of the bowls to make them slip-resistant. They thought of everything! I personally love these bowls and don’t know what I’d do without them!
Magic Bullet 17-Piece Express Mixing Set
The Magic Bullet 17-Piece Express Mixing Set is perfect for anyone who likes to make smoothies, or even blend their own sauces, soups, or dressings in a neat, quick, easy to clean device. The blender is slim and easy to store on the counter or in a cupboard, and operates with minimal effort. Included in the set are the base, 2 different sized blender cups, 2 blades, 4 mugs, 4 different color lip rings for easy drinking, 2 sealed lids, 1 vented lid, and even a recipe book. A great value and a kitchen tool no home should be without!
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
Why have seven different gadgets clutter up you kitchen counters when you can have the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker take care of multiple tasks for you? You can steam, sauté, pressure cook, slow cook, use as a sterilizer, or a dessert maker and the stainless steel inner pot has a tri-ply bottom for more even cooking. This amazing item has 13 smart-touch customizable programs for pressure cooking and slow cooking. It comes with a steam rack, condensation collector, stainless steel inner pot and a sealing ring. It also has a feature allowing you to delay cooking up to 24 hours, making cooking meals easier to plan. There are also additional accessories you can purchase depending on what kind of cooking you prefer to use it for. It’s so easy to operate and budget-friendly – why wouldn’t you get one?
HIWARE Reusable 12-Pair Stainless Steel Chopsticks
Not only are they great for daily use or your next sushi party, the HIWARE Reusable 12-Pair Stainless Steel Chopsticks are eco-friendly, and make for a great gift as well! Made of food grade stainless steel, they are safe to use, will never wear out, and are easy to clean up and store with your other utensils. They are also easy to carry in a backpack or purse, so there’s no need to use disposable ones, making them much more environmentally friendly. The spiral design makes for a smart look and an easy grip. Highly recommended!
KitHelp 27 Pack Reusable Storage Bags
The KitHelp 27 Pack Reusable Storage Bags are not only reusable, they are leakproof, waterproof, airtight, washable, and freezer-safe. Thick and soft, but tough, these bags are food grade quality, BPA-free, eco-friendly, and recyclable. They can hold both solid food or liquids, and are easy to wash and reuse. While the double-close zipper makes for a tight seal, it is still easy for kids or older people to open. They can be used for anything, not just food: cosmetics, toiletries, sewing items, toys, jewelry, craft and hobby items, as well as the odd nuts and bolts around the garage. Their design makes them perfect not just for use at home, but for travel as well.
Cusimax Food Dehydrator Machine
If you’ve got a garden and would like to preserve, through drying, the fruits, vegetables, or herbs you grow, or if you like to enjoy the great outdoors and would like to take some dried fruits and vegetables along on your next camping trip, then this might be the gadget for you! The Cusimax Food Dehydrator Machine can help anyone in the kitchen with drying everything from fruits and vegetables to mushrooms and herbs, and even for helping you make your own vegan jerky! Made of stainless steel, the dehydrator comes with five BPA-free drying trays and is temperature and time adjustable. It’s fan and heating element also allow food to dry evenly without the need for rotation. The dryer is detachable and the trays are dishwasher safe, making clean up and storage a breeze.
Vtopmart Airtight Storage Containers Set with Lids
Organizing your kitchen or pantry has never been easier than with the Vtopmart Airtight Storage Containers Set with Lids! These containers are a neat, space-saving storage system that helps eliminate clutter and helps you to find everything super-fast and easily. The set contains 15 containers, each with its own airtight lid and reusable label. In the set you get: 4 small, 6 medium, 4 large, and 1 tall container. They are all perfect for storing cereal, grains, pasta, beans and legumes, bulk herbs and spices, baking supplies, cookies and crackers, candy, and even doggie treats! They are BPA-safe, durable, food-grade plastic. They are stackable, so easy to organize, and come with reusable labels that you can peel and re-stick after washing. It also comes with a chalk pen, so that you can just wipe the label with a damp cloth to erase and write something new.
Debbie Meyer GreenBoxes 32-piece Set
J & K Ink Natural Bamboo Dish Scrub Brush Set
M MCIRCO Mixing Bowls, Set of 6
Magic Bullet 17-Piece Express Mixing Set
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
HIWARE Reusable 12-Pair Stainless Steel Chopsticks
KitHelp 27 Pack Reusable Storage Bags
Cusimax Food Dehydrator Machine
Vtopmart Airtight Storage Containers Set with Lids
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Christine Pesta is a writer, and the owner and Executive Editor of Live Your Life Vegan. You can follow her here, on Live Your Life Vegan, where she contributes regularly, as well as on social media.
