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A cluttered drawer often hides the same few overlooked tools. Consumer Reports readers keep buying four kitchen essentials again and again
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A cluttered drawer often hides the same few overlooked tools that could actually make cooking and cleanup easier. From a chef-endorsed set of drinking glasses to a trash can that outperformed pricier competitors, some kitchen basics earn their popularity through genuine everyday usefulness. Consumer Reports readers keep buying four kitchen essentials again and again, so shoppers can see which everyday tools are actually worth adding to their own kitchen.
Priced at $15.97 for a set of six, the Duralex Le Gigogne Tumbler is a glass originally designed to withstand commercial restaurant use. Consumer Reports found chef Mike Fadem, who runs the New York City-based pizza restaurant Ops, sought out this specific glass while outfitting his own restaurant. CR found Fadem considers it the only glass a home really needs, saying it works equally well for cocktails, wine, beer or water. Testers cited Fadem's description of the glass as versatile, enjoyable to drink from and built with a timeless design.
