Here are a few of the nifty little kitchen gadgets you might be tempted to buy while browsing eBay or Amazon, but will probably only use once. We have to admit, these handy little tools are enticing!
Microplane
While an actual tiny plane would be baller as hell to have flying around your kitchen entertaining you while your food simmers in a pan, the microplane — which can be used to add zest to a dish — isn’t worth it. Microplanes can also double as graters for cheese, which is useful, but you should buy a standalone grater if you want freshly grated cheese. And because no one I know bakes lemon meringue pies, you probably won’t need to add fresh lemon zest to any dishes you make either. Save your money and get a grater.
Electric milk frother
Oh, I’m sorry, do you run an illegal, underground coffee shop operating in your home? Then by all means buy yourself a handheld milk frother. Your neighbors will appreciate it! But if you think that while you’re trying to get to work on time on a Monday morning, you’re going to take more than five seconds to quickly froth some milk in your coffee-filled Hydro Flask, you’re wrong.
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