Eating Healthy - April 9, 2022

18 Kitchen Gadgets That Make Great Graduation Gifts

admin April 9, 2022

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If you’re looking for something to gift the recent grad in your life, you can never go wrong with kitchen stuff. Even if they’re not big on cooking, odds are they’re in desperate need of at least a few appliances and gadgets.

Think about it: Most of them spent the last four years cooped up in a dorm room with little to no kitchen access. Aside from the microwave and mug that they might have (and that they probably made all their meals in), they probably have nothing else to cook with or even eat off of. Sure, that wasn’t a big deal when they we’re still students and could hit up the campus cafeteria whenever. But now they’re all grown up and graduated, and soon enough they’ll have a place of their own with a kitchen that needs filling.

That’s where you come in. These 18 gifts range from super cheap and essential (think measuring spoons and cups) to big-time appliances that really say congratulations (hello, Vitamix). No matter what you get them, one thing’s for sure: They’re definitely going to appreciate them when they get hungry in their new apartment.

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Lime Press ($10)

Your grad might give you a weird look when you give them this, but they’ll come to appreciate it in no time. Especially when they start hosting cocktail parties. Because this thing makes squeezing limes a cinch (it works with lemons, too!). Buy it here.
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This Is F*cking Delicious Oven Mitt ($13)

Ease them into adulthood with some swear words on an oven mitt. It’s a bit of domesticity and their college years all bundled into one perfect gift. Buy it here.

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Flower Measuring Spoons ($13)

A handy yellow silicone band will keep your spoons from going missing and looking cute. Buy them here.
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Stackable Mason Jar Measuring Cups ($15)

Why buy them plain ol’ measuring cups when you can give them these super cute Mason jar measuring cups instead? Buy them here.
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Magnetic Kitchen Timer ($16)

A timer might not seem essential in the age of the iPhone. But when you have a bunch of different things cooking at once (like we do during Sunday meal prep), it’s nice to have an analog timer on hand. We especially like this one because it’ll stick to your fridge and it’s chic as hell. Buy it here.

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Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet ($25)

Cast iron is great for everything from searing meat to making a huge cookie (seriously). And as long as they treat it well and season it regularly (which they can find out how to do here) it’ll last them literally their whole life. Buy it here.
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Hamilton Beach Glass Electric Kettle ($27)

Boiling water in a pot or in the microwave is for students—electric kettles are for grown-ups. Buy it here.
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Small John Boos Maple Butcher Block Cutting Board ($35)

This cutting board will last them so long, they’ll forget where they got it. So make sure to remind them every few years! Buy it here.

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10-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl Set ($40)

My mom had these bowls, I have these bowls, and someday my kid will, too. That’s my way of saying, they’re as good as it gets when it comes to mixing bowls. They’re sturdy, reliable, and they’re great for using as chip or snack bowls at parties. Buy them here.
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4-Quart Crock-Pot ($35)

Of all the potential gifts in this roundup, this one will probably make their life the easiest. Send them these easy recipes to get them started. Buy it here.
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OXO Good Grips Tabletop Spiralizer ($40)

For all the healthy meals they’re about to cook. Point them in the direction of these recipes if they’re not sure how to put it to use. Buy it here.

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Breville Bit More Toaster ($80)

Turns out, toasting bread without a toaster is kind of a pain in the ass. That’s something your grad will never have to discover if you buy them this. Buy it here.
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Wusthof Gourmet 8-Inch Chef’s Knife ($85)

Without a solid chef’s knife, any cooking is going to be a lot harder than it needs to be. Save them from the struggle of figuring that out with this. Buy it here.
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Cuisinart 8-Cup Food Processor ($100)

Food processors can be used to make anything from pesto to ice cream, or even if you just need to give some nuts a quick chop and don’t feel like whipping out a cutting board and knife. Buy it here.

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6-Quart Instant Pot ($100)

These bad boys can do basically everything. They can whip up tender, fall-off-the-bone style meat in, like, 40 minutes and they can even make yogurt. Yes, yogurt! Buy it here.
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Kitchen Aid 5-Quart Stand Mixer ($250)

If you know your grad is a fan of baking, then you know they’ll appreciate this. Buy it here.
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Le Creuset Signature 5-Quart Cast-Iron Oval Dutch Oven ($320)

Dutch ovens are more than fancy pots. You can make baked goods in them like bread, plus stews, soups, risottos, and so, so much more. And it really is just beautiful to look at. Plus, Le Creuset has an actual lifetime guarantee. As long as all damage is normal wear and tear, they’ll swap an old, worn down Dutch oven with a new one FOR FREE. Buy it here.

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Vitamix Blender ($450)

Expensive, yes, but we promise a Vitamix is worth the splurge. It makes the smoothest smoothies you’ve ever seen and it can do just about anything a food processor can do, maybe more. Buy it here.