Have you ever had one of those moments when you say to yourself, “There has got to be a better way of doing this”?  I know I have and it’s usually while I’m preparing food.  So I decided it was time to find some practical solutions to making my life in the kitchen a little easier, and in doing so, I came across these nifty items!

My first find is this silicone roast rack and lift with handles.  How genius is this?  I don’t know how many times I’ve tried removing meat from a roasting pan only to have it drop back into the pan and splash drippings all over the place!

With this handy tool, all you have to do is let the handles cool down for a few minutes, then lift it and transfer the roast to a plate or a cutting board.  It is heat resistant up to 482°F (250 °C) and has holes at the bottom to allow the drippings to run through.  As an added bonus, it is dishwasher and microwave safe!

My second find is this vertical roaster with an infuser.  It works just like a regular upright roaster except that it is designed to hold liquids, herbs and spices which release their aromas through perforations making the chicken very moist and flavourful.  It’s a great way to experiment with a wide range of aromas and flavours.  Why not try some fragrant Moroccan flavours using freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, cumin and brown sugar?  The possibilities are endless!

My third and final find are these awesome silicone food tie wraps!  Forget the bulky string roll taking up unnecessary space in your kitchen.  These reusable tie wraps are easily adjustable and are perfect for keeping those stuffed cuts of meat and poultry together, plus they take up almost zero room in your kitchen.  You can also use them to keep wrapped sandwiches together or to bundle vegetables, such as asparagus.  They are heat resistant up to 482°F (250 °C) and are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Well, that wraps it up for my kitchen gadget spotlight but don’t worry, I’ll be back with some new and helpful finds for your kitchen!