5 Kitchenware Essentials For Summer
Summer eating and drinking really should be simple. There’s nothing like sipping a cool drink by the pool or enjoying a colorful summer salad with your family, but can we all agree that slaving away in the kitchen is not at the top of our bucket list this season? This is why we have put together 5 summer kitchenware essentials that you absolutely need this summer! These items will not only give you more time to relax, but hopefully make cooking more enjoyable as well. When the sun’s out, these kitchenware essentials are IN!
1. Perfect burger press
At the top of our list is the Perfect burger press. There is no denying that grilling is necessary in the summer as we spend most of our time outdoors. This portable presser perfectly forms hamburgers and patties, and its comfortable grip makes it easy for anyone to use! All you need to use with this presser is a spray of PAM to grease it up a bit and you can make any kind of burger! Use it to form lamb patties for a nice Gyro burger with tzatziki sauce and fresh Roma tomatoes, or some nice, thick beef patties for an all-American mushroom and bacon burger! The options are literally endless with the number of patties that you can make with this kitchenware item. Another great thing about it is that it is dishwasher safe, so there’s no time spent trying to clean it after use! This inexpensive burger press is perfect for summer and easy to use for the family.
2. Ice Cream Maker
Of course, a summer meal is not complete without a refreshing dessert, and only one comes to mind for us — ice cream! We were sold when we discovered the Norpro 6840 Ice Cream Maker that makes delicious homemade ice cream and sorbets in 15 minutes. As you guys know, health is our specialty, and we discovered how it is possible to have enjoyable ice cream without constantly consuming brands that contain unnatural ingredients and added sugars. This ice cream machine makes about a pint of ice cream and is a fun way to make dessert for the family.
Tip: For a natural vanilla-flavored and protein-packed treat, try mixing almond milk, vanilla protein powder, non-fat Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla extract.
3. Stainless Steel Utensil Set
As for the fact that we will be grilling a lot this summer, it is important to have the correct kitchen utensils to withstand all the heat and activities! This amazon Stainless Steel 10-piece kitchen utensil set might be just what you’re looking for. Stainless steel has a lot of benefits when cooking, such as withstanding heat well and quicker clean ups. This affordable set includes a basting spoon, slotted spoon, square slotted turner, ladle, skimmer spoon, potato masher, whisk, spaghetti spoon, and tongs, in addition to a sleek utensil holder to keep it all organized. Clearly, you can use this set for all the recipes your heart and family desire.
4. Jumbo Ice Molds - Square and Sphere
What’s an awesome meal without a nice refreshing cocktail? In comes the Glacio Ice Jumbo Square Cube Tray and Large Sphere Molds! This set includes a cube tray that makes 4 large cubes and two sphere molds that create 2.5-inch large ice balls. More than an originality, big ice melts/dilutes more slowly, making them ideal for a summer drink. Don’t be afraid to get creative with these huge ice creations, especially the sphere molds. We like to freeze fruit such as strawberries in them so when it does eventually melt, you are left with an even more flavorful drink that isn’t just watered down! Oh, and better yet, Glacio's BPA free black silicone ice trays are 100% safe and effective at freezing liquids such as fruit juice, so feel free to freeze some passion fruit ice balls and dunk them in some soda water — a refreshing and creative fun drink idea for the kids!
5. Metal Lemon Lime Squeezer
While making cocktails Is fun, sometimes it can be daunting if you are spending too much time squeezing your fruits by hand. In this case, it is necessary to have the Zulay Premium Quality Metal Lemon Lime Squeezer to save both time and effort. This citrus press juicer guarantees you to get every last drop from your fruit while leaving behind the unnecessary seeds. It has been proven to work on many different lemons and limes, such as limequats and even Lisbon lemons. Another great thing about this product is that it is safe and easy to use, so now your kids can learn how to make their own instant, fresh lemonade! You can see why this is a summer must have, right?