Untesils & Hand Tools

French whisks have much thicker wires and are perfect for thicker batters and sauces. These whisks are typical for their small tips which hold wires together in the end of the whisk. This makes the whole whisk sturdier and able to handle tougher applications. At the same time, the studier construction makes these whisks not suitable for more delicate contents; for example, a delicate sauce would easily burn to the bottom of a pot while stirring.

Read more about the whisks here.

Garlic presses are popular for pressing garlic. They simplify the process since garlic can be crushed and then peeled instead needing to carefully peel each garlic. Using this garlic press is also faster than using a small hand grater. On the other hand, this technique isn’t as gentle, and you get a little less flavor from your garlic.

Icing spatulas are sometimes called cake spatulas and are very important to properly decorate cakes as well as performing other tasks in the kitchen. I like to use mine to also collect freshly cut cookies from the countertop (before baking when they are fragile) or to prepare crepes on my crepe maker.

Flat icing spatulas are made in multiple sizes anywhere from 4” up to 14”. Most important is to have a 12” spatula because it is large enough to comfortably decorate a whole cake and also have one small 6” spatula that will be very convenient for any other applications.

You should purchase commercial versions since they last significantly longer than those made just for household use.

A lemon squeezer (sometimes called a lemon juicer) is another great but very inexpensive tool in the kitchen since it can quickly juice halves of any citrus fruit that fit in it. It makes working with a lemon smoother and more productive and helps you to prevent the releasing of pits/seeds.

Measuring cups are very essential in any kitchen. They are great for wet and dry measuring of your ingredients.

If you want to make processes in your kitchen even smoother, you should have at least two sets of measuring cups with the idea to have one set for wet ingredients and the second for dry.

Each good measuring cup set should include the sizes ¼, 1/3, ½, and 1 cup. If you do a lot of baking, you can also consider buying some which measure up to 2 cups (sold separately).

You can buy measuring cups from the material you prefer. I would recommend stainless steel versions for higher durability.

The selection of material is your choice, but selecting a professional grade will give you higher durability and a longer lifetime.

This clear plastic measuring pitcher (sometimes called a measuring plastic cup) is very convenient for measuring liquid ingredients, and can be used for even more than that. I also use mine for preparing dressings (in combination with an immersion blender) or for prepping egg brush before brushing my buns.

You can purchase multiple sizes, but most convenient for households will be 4 Cup large.

This clear measuring pitcher enables you to easily see your contents and levels reached (amount).

The selection of material is your choice, but selecting an NSF certified product suitable for restaurants will give you higher durability and a longer lifetime.

Measuring spoons are very essential in any kitchen. They are great for measuring your wet and dry ingredients.

If you want to make processes in your kitchen even smoother, you should have at least two sets of measuring spoons with the idea of having one set for wet ingredients and the second for dry.

Each good measuring spoon set should include the sizes ¼, ½, 1 TSP (teaspoon), and 1 TBSP (tablespoon).

You can buy measuring spoons from the material you prefer. I would recommend stainless steel versions for higher durability.

The selection of material is your choice, but selecting a professional grade version will give you higher durability and a longer lifetime.

A meat tenderizer, also called a meat mallet or meat hammer, is essential to create a nice flat steak or to pound a chicken breast. This process not only helps you to reduce the thickness, but also tenderizes the meat by softening its’ fibers. Tenderizing meat also slightly speeds up your cooking time.

• Select a full aluminum body version so you can wash it in the dishwasher.
• Professional heavy duty grade versions will last in a household technically forever.
• Best is to select one with a large tenderizer head with both course and fine sides that allows you to perform different degrees of tenderizing.

An offset spatula is an icing spatula with a blade that is lightly offset. These spatulas are usually shorter than a regular flat icing spatula and are especially convenient for precise edging of frosted desserts.

Read more about flat icing spatulas here.

The most convenient offset size is 4-¾ or something similar. I would recommend that each household have one.

You should purchase commercial versions since they last significantly longer than those made just for household use.