Kitchen Gadget

I've come across a lot of kitchen gadgets in the past few years. Some are great, others are destined for the recycling bin. This herb chopper is one that not only do I love, but have now also purchased as gifts for friends.

I know chopping herbs isn't the hardest thing on the planet, but if it were so easy why are there numerous special tools to help with it? The reason I love this one is that it chops everything evenly and quickly without bruising. It also has a great little part on the handle that can be used to pull rosemary and thyme through, pulling each of the leaves off.

It's the Fresh Herb Pro, and I received mine as a gift. I have seen them in cooking stores, Sears etc., and I believe it retails around $15-$20. Definitely worth the investment!

Garlic Zoom

Okay, so I'd seen these things before and didn't really know what to expect. And then at the cooking shower this summer I was given one, and told by that it really does work. And I tell you, people aren't lying, these things are awesome. You seriously just put your garlic bulb in the little space and roll the Garlic Zoom across the counter (really you need to make car noises when you do this). It chops the garlic so nicely, plus it's fun!