4 Kitchen gadgets that will save you money

As you’re planning your holiday feasts and parties, save yourself time and money by taking advantage of these fun and fabulous kitchen gadgets.
As you’re planning your holiday feasts and parties, save yourself time and money by taking advantage of these fun and fabulous kitchen gadgets.

4 Kitchen gadgets that will save you money

1. Twist ‘n Sparkle Carbonation System ($50)

Instead of stocking up on colas and other ready-to-drink beverages at the local big box store, buy the Twist ‘n Sparkle and turn juice, tea, wine, flavored syrup, coconut water and other sips into a sparkling carbonated treat. Not only will you save money, you’ll also save yourself the chemicals, sugar, and other additives found in soft drinks.

2. MIU Silicone Baking Mats ($20 for set of two)

Ditch the canned cooking sprays and rolls of parchment paper, both of which are a single-use product. Replace them with silicone baking mats that can be used again and again. Made from food-grade FDA-approved silicone, these reusable liners turn any baking sheet or pan into a nonstick surface.

3. Misto Oil Mister ($10)

Save calories and money (and the environment) by investing in this refillable, economical, brushed aluminum oil sprayer. Fill it with vegetable oil, olive oil, or nut oils to spritz onto salads, pasta, rice, vegetables, or other dishes for evenly distributed flavor, or use the Misto to spray saute pans and bakeware so food won’t stick (this is cheaper than canned sprays and doesn’t expose you to aerosol emissions).

4. Cuisinart 7-Cup Food Processor ($100)

Why buy pre-shredded cheese and veggies, containers of bread crumbs, and jars of salsa when you can put this handy kitchen gadget to use? Not only does a food processor save you precious minutes trying to slice, dice, shred, and grind in the kitchen, it also saves you money because buying pre-prepped ingredients nearly always is more expensive than buying whole foods that you prepare yourself. The Cuisinart comes with a steel blade, dough blade, slicing disc, and shredding disc.

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