Know someone who cooks a lot at home? Whether it’s your mum or your relative, or a friend who’s whipped up a meal or two for you, why not thank them this Christmas with a present that’s both practical and stylish?
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From nifty food prep tools to must-have accessories and appliances, here are 21 kitchen tools and appliances for every budget, that every home cook will love to receive:
UNDER $50
These little ceramic casseroles (which measure 8.8cm across and 5.5cm in height) are perfect for making little baked goodies. They’re also microwave-friendly! Available at Truffula Forest.
UNDER $50
A geometric-print food bag is the perfect stylish and eco-friendly solution for her takeaways and packed office lunches. Simply place food inside, wrap it up and she’s good to go. No more annoying clingwrap or basic plastic containers. Available at Robinsons.
UNDER $50
Instead of the typical netted food covers, this vibrant food cover will give her home character and brighten up her dining space. It’s also got a thermal insulated interior to keep food warm, plus is collapsible to save space. Available online at Style Degree.
UNDER $50
She’ll love to set down a sizzling pot on this adorable trivet, which is made of 100 per cent food safe silicone and super easy to maintain. Available at Naiise.
UNDER $50
A set of steak thermometers are essential for ensuring meats are cooked to perfection, according to the preferred doneness. Perfect for both the stove and BBQ sessions. Available at Marks & Spencer.
UNDER $50
For the Japanese food lover in your life, she can now make her own sushi at home with this handy tool that’s super easy to use.
UNDER $100
Made with WMF’s renowned high-quality steel and technology, this compact food chopper is great for cutting up a variety of ingredients like onions, chocolate, nuts, herbs, and even mincing meat! Available at leading department stores.
UNDER $100
This nifty and compact gadget is great for making healthy vegetable “noodles” with ease, with three interchangeable stainless steel blades that make three different types of cuts, including spaghetti, fettuccine and ribbon. Available at Robinsons.
UNDER $100
This contemporary-style 1.7L kettle in an exquisite shade of green is sure to elevate her countertop. It’s part of the Italian brand’s new nature-inspired breakfast collection, and there’s a matching toaster if you’re feeling generous. Available at Courts.
UNDER $100
Empower her to whip up dishes in less time with these low-pressure cooking pots, which feature vacuum-sealed technology to cut energy usage and seal in nutrients and flavour. They also won Best Ceramic Cookware in our Domestic Diva Awards this year! Available at leading department stores.
UNDER $100
Make food prep more fun (and hygienic) with this four-piece cutting board set that’s designed to help her separate raw product from meats fish and others. With the recent spate of food poisoning cases in Singapore, one can never be too careful! Available at Naiise and FortyTwo.
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UNDER $100
A kitchen scale is a must-have for any self-respecting cook or baker. This one is made with sustainable bamboo and can convert pounds to grams and vice versa, as well as lets her weigh multiple ingredients in one bowl. Available at Crate & Barrel.
UNDER $200
Cooking restaurant-style sous vide dishes at home is a breeze for both novices and experts with this handy device, which can be remotely controlled via a smartphone app and bluetooth.
UNDER $200
She can grow her own fresh herbs, plants and vegetables at home with this electronic smart planter that’s super easy to use. All she needs to do is plant the seeds in the smart pots, and the planter’s smart technology will control everything, from the amount of water, air and fertililiser needed. Available at Mayer stores.
FROM $100 – $500
She can wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread with this bread maker, which features 14 baking functions, a 15-hour delay-bake timer so she can prepare ahead, and can keep bread warm for up to an hour.
FROM $100 – $500
For the avid chef, making pasta from scratch is one of the most satisfying activities. This one comes with a “duplex cutter” attachment for two types of pasta: tagliatelle and fettuccine. You can get add-on attachments too! Available at Tott Store.
FROM $100 – $500
The beloved Philips Airfryer now comes in a gorgeous pastel blue shade to brighten up her countertop. Like its predecessors, the Airfryer lets her indulge without the guilt, as it uses little to no oil for frying, roasting, grilling and baking.
ABOVE $500
As a prelude to the US heritage brand’s 100th year anniversary next year, they’ve released a beautiful new limited edition model in a gorgeous and classic blue, bearing a heritage-inspired logo. It’s the ideal gift for the baking queen in your life!
ABOVE $500
Give her the gift of clean drinking water with this advanced tankless purifier (which won Best Water Filtration System in this year’s Domestic Diva Awards). Its slim 115-mm profile won’t take up much precious countertop space either! Available at major departmental and electrical chain stores, as well as Novita’s online store.
ABOVE $500
Feeling extra generous? Give her kitchen an upgrade with this advanced kitchen machine that will elevate her cooking and dessert-making experience. She can weigh ingredients directly into the bowl with its integrated weighing scale, achieve a smoother and more even batter, and lots more. Available at authorised dealers.
ABOVE $500
Spoil your loved one with this highly-coveted kitchen machine that’s sure to keep you permanently in their good books. It features 12 functions, including kneading, mixing, simmering and weighing, and she can easily follow the recipe guides via an LCD touchscreen. Available at thermomix.com.sg.
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