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Cool kitchen gadgets to compliment your kitchen. Economical kitchen gadgets are great for wedding shower prizes, gift giving or stocking stuffers. In most cases, gadgets are time-savers, which means more free time for doing other things. Reward yourself or give a kitchen gadget. So happy shopping!

1. Poach Pods by Fusion, Set of 2

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Silicone Poach Pods come in pairs and they're a great tool if you love poached eggs; they keep the egg in its own pod till done.  They're easy to use as you can see from the image and fun too.  You'll need a small pan and spray cooking oil to keep them from sticking to the silicone while they poach.  They slide right off onto the plate when you want them too.  This is an inexpensive gadget that works well for poaching eggs.

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2. Circle Kabobs by Charcoal Companion

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Well, not quite a kitchen gadget unless you have an indoor grill, but grilling tools that are fun to use and serve kabobs with. The Circle Kabobs look awesome on a plate and only take a little more room on a grill than standard straight skewers. Why go for the ordinary, when there's something just as functional that's affordable yet elegant?

3. Progressive Prep Solutions Pronto Crank Pepper/Salt Mill

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A stylish and easy to use pepper or salt mill with comfortable handling and choice of grinding options. This mill holds much more coarse pepper or salt than many other brands and the quality of construction is evident. It makes an ideal hostess gift or gift for any occasion.

4. Garlic Zoom XL Garlic Mincer

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A garlic lovers kitchen gadget that makes short work of mincing garlic. Though there's a little learning curve to using this garlic tool, it's a time-saver and practical gadget.

5. Q Knot Reusable Wrap Ties

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The ideal tie to wrap just about any small stuff - wires, electronic cords, craft supplies or shop items because it holds them snug, but you can unwrap and reuse this tie anytime you want. The Q Knot ties come in a package of assorted sizes and colors for easy identification and multi uses. Better manage your home and save time. These make an ideal stocking stuffer but are also a handy gift to self.

6. Zyliss Classic Cheese Grater

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Bring the restaurant feel to your home salads with the Zyliss Classic Cheese Grater.  Made for hard cheeses like Parmessan, it's easy to use and reasonable to clean.  Top your salads with fresh grated cheese - it's fun for the family to grate their own.

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7. Silvermark Herb Snips

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For the herb lover - a pair of Silvermark Herb Snips. These herb snips are very sharp, and are designed for a comfort grip. They separate easily for cleaning.

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8. KitchenAid Silicone Spatula

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A convenient silicone spatula shaped like a spoon for good blending and mixing. Made of silicone, this KitchenAid Spatula can take the heat and can be used right in a hot pan on the stove. KitchenAid spatulas are available in various colors.

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9. Chef'n Switchit Dual Ended Long Spatula

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This is a dual ended, long spatula made of silicone for mixing or blending, especially in hot pans. Chef'n Spatulas have a unique design that enables them to reach every angle of the pan or bowl, so foods can't stick or hide in corners of the pan.

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10. Henckels Twin Pizza Cutter

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A good pizza cutter is a must if you enjoy pizza occasionally and this Henckels model offers quality and a good design for easily slicing through a thick pizza.  The 18/10 stainless steel finish will look nice for years and will clean up well too.

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