Butter keepers are intriguing. The ads in the back pages of cooking magazines claim they're an almost miraculous way to keep butter fresh and spreadably soft all the time, but are they really that special? After reading Melissa Clark's recent blog post about her pretty marble butter keeper, we're convinced — they just might be the best thing since sliced bread. More

As much as we love the waffles they make, it's hard to deny that waffle makers are a first-class unitasker (ok, duo-tasker). And most of them hog precious cupboard space on top of that. Is there any way to justify buying one? More

I confess that I am not much of a waffle girl. Waffles seem a little too fussy for the morning; I prefer straightforward pancakes that require no more gadgetry than my trusty skillet. But I may have been swayed over to the waffle side by this new pan, which bakes up a crisp, honeycomb waffle quite unlike traditional American waffles. Whether you call them egg waffles, eggettes, egg puffs, or gai daan jai (literally, "little chicken eggs") these waffles are one of the most iconic and beloved Hong Kong street snacks. And thanks to Nordic Ware we can all make them at home. Here's how it went for me. More

Spherical ice doesn't just look great in a drink, it has practical advantages too. Today we're going to look at two trays that can be used for making spherical, er, "cubes" at home. And as an added bonus, we'll be talking to cocktail ice expert Camper English as well. More

You may not think a juicer is super unique, but I'm telling you, this sucker was not easy to find. In my favorite posts of 2010 roundup, I mentioned a juicer just like this, pictured on another blog, and promised anyone who could find it a hand-written thank-you note. Well, I guess I owe one to Faith. More

A bulb turkey baster is not the most elegant of kitchen tools, but it does have its uses! Here are the big three we can think of. Do you know of others? More

I keep a paper fan in my kitchen not to cool myself off during steamy summer baking sessions, but to help me cook more flavorful vegetables. How do I use it? More

First there were no hands sensor soap pumps. Now it's a touchless, no-hands-needed paper towel dispenser. The designers say that this design helps save a lot of paper towels in the long run — take a peek and see how it works. More

This month has been all about favorite kitchen tools, and who better to consult than our favorite chefs!

The Daily Meal recently asked Gabrielle Hamilton, Jehangir Mehta, and 11 other chefs what tools they would take with them to a deserted island.

Their answers? Well, take a look. More

Oh boy — what do we have here? Yes, cake pops are official. They have their own devoted gadget. This little baker makes cake pops, doughnut holes, and anything else baked in a ball, presumably. More