🎁kitchen gadgets, all under $40

gifts under $40 that don't feel like a $40 gift

1
Microplane Premium Zester
the person who thinks shaker cheese is a crime needs this, ~$18
2
OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler
~$9 and somehow better than knives that cost 5x more
3
Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother
whoever's been paying $6 for oat milk lattes will use this the same day. ~$13
4
Cuisinart Spin Stop Salad Spinner
for the roommate who buys the pre-washed bags anyway (~$25)
5
Fullstar 4-in-1 Vegetable Chopper
~$27, and (double it) if they meal prep, they'll wear the first one out
6
Etekcity digital kitchen scale
bakers who still eyeball everything won't admit they need this. ~$13
7
Kuhn Rikon herb scissors
8
Lodge mini cast iron skillet, 5in
~$10, good for baked eggs and basically nothing else, which is enough

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