The SMEG Contemporary Kitchen Scale makes you feel like you know what you’re doing in the kitchen—even if you’re just weighing out sugar for cookies. It’s super easy to use, really accurate, and the retro design is just cool. I mostly got it for the looks, but it's more useful than I initially thought. The stainless steel bowl feels solid, not cheap or flimsy, and the whole thing looks so good on your counter you won’t even think about putting it away.
I got a Nakiri knife thinking I’d use it for specific veggie cuts, but it became my go-to blade for almost everything. The flat edge gives super clean cuts, especially for things like onions, herbs, and sweet potatoes. Once you use a good Japanese knife, it’s hard to go back — it makes prep feel like a meditative experience.
2. OXO Salad Spinner
I used to skip salad prep because washing and drying lettuce was such a hassle — then I got the OXO Salad Spinner. Total game-changer. No more soggy greens or paper towel pat-downs. It makes cleaning herbs and produce so easy, and I actually enjoy making salads now.
Kitchen Tool that Makes You Feel Like a Pro
cooking hobbyist who loves kitchen tools and gadgets
$100 for tools $500 for appliance
niche-but-brilliant gadget
Home cooks of Prugu - what’s that one kitchen tool or product that instantly made your life easier and made you feel like a pro?
The SMEG Contemporary Kitchen Scale makes you feel like you know what you’re doing in the kitchen—even if you’re just weighing out sugar for cookies. It’s super easy to use, really accurate, and the retro design is just cool. I mostly got it for the looks, but it's more useful than I initially thought. The stainless steel bowl feels solid, not cheap or flimsy, and the whole thing looks so good on your counter you won’t even think about putting it away.
1. Tojiro Japanese Nakiri Knife
I got a Nakiri knife thinking I’d use it for specific veggie cuts, but it became my go-to blade for almost everything. The flat edge gives super clean cuts, especially for things like onions, herbs, and sweet potatoes. Once you use a good Japanese knife, it’s hard to go back — it makes prep feel like a meditative experience.
2. OXO Salad Spinner
I used to skip salad prep because washing and drying lettuce was such a hassle — then I got the OXO Salad Spinner. Total game-changer. No more soggy greens or paper towel pat-downs. It makes cleaning herbs and produce so easy, and I actually enjoy making salads now.