20 Healthy Kitchen Upgrade Ideas for Black Friday Shoppers
Consider a few of these items for yourself and or for gifts for loved ones this season. By cooking more at home, you save money and improve your health!
High-Speed Blender
Air Fryer
InstaPot
Food Processor
Cookware: Enameled Dutch Ovens
Digital Kitchen Scale for baking and meal prep
Slow Juicer
Immersion (Hand) Blender to blend soups right in the pot
Quality Chef’s Knives – Japanese steel is consistently sharper but German is more durable
Cutting Boards – we love white nylon ones that can go in the dishwasher but a wood cutting board is lovely for making grazing boards
Salad Spinner: Removes excess water from greens, ensuring dressings stick better and salads stay fresh longer.
Mandoline Slicer: Get a cut proof glove to go with it!
Vegetable Spiralizer: Turns zucchini, carrots, or sweet potatoes into "noodles" for low-carb meal alternatives.
Glass Meal Prep Containers
Spice Grinder (Electric or Manual): Grinding whole spices creates much more potent flavors, allowing you to use less salt/seasoning.
High-Quality Water Filter Pitcher or Dispenser: Ensures you have clean-tasting water on hand for drinking and cooking.
Silicone Baking Mats – allows you to bake everything nonstick and makes cleanup easier
Serving dishes or salad bowls
Half Sheet Pans – for baking and serving sheet pan dinner
Bakeware and casserole dishes – you can cook these in the microwave and store items in them
Tip before shopping:
•Organize your space and get rid of things you are not using
•Make a list of what you need
•Decide on a budget
•Shop online to check prices, stores, and offerings and make a plan
