We Tried 4 Weird Kitchen Gadgets So You Don’t Have To
Every now and then, the kitchen gadget world drops something truly out of left field. Whether it's a sausage-turning tong or an instant water heater that needs a plug anywhere, we’re here to test the quirkiest tools you’ve suggested — and tell you if they’re the next big thing or destined for the kitchen drawer of forgotten dreams.
1. The Sausage Turning Tongs: The Wurst or a Banger?
The first gadget under the cloche was a mysterious pair of tongs… with a twist. Literally. Featuring serrated rollers, these sausage-turning tongs are designed to let gravity help you flip sausages with ease on the grill. The idea? You grip, roll, and rotate your sausages like a pro.
But here's the issue: while the concept works (and, yes, it did rotate sausages), it felt unnecessarily niche. Unless you’re a hot dog vendor or throwing a sausage-only BBQ, you're probably better off using regular tongs. At £8.99, they’re reasonably priced — but as one of the team said, “they’re going back in the shoehorn drawer.”
Verdict: Not the wurst gadget ever, but definitely not a certified banger either.
2. ZoomLand Instant Hot Water Dispenser: Travel Kettle or Trouble?
Next up: a foldable hot water dispenser that heats water to precise temperatures (45°C, 60°C, 80°C). It connects to a regular water bottle and promises hot drinks on the go... assuming “on the go” means wherever there’s a plug socket.
At £67.24, it’s a pricey alternative to a standard kettle, and unless you’ve got a super niche use case — say, travelling with a baby and needing precise water temps for formula — this one might be more form than function.
Verdict: Does what it says, but unless you’re living a very specific lifestyle, you probably don’t need it.
3. The Egg Separator Slide: Egg-citing or Egg-stra?
This plastic contraption looks like a toy, but it has a very specific purpose: separating egg whites from yolks with assembly-line flair. Crack eggs into the top, and they slide through three cleverly designed ramps that filter out the whites as the yolks keep rolling.
And guess what? It actually worked. 11 eggs in, and no yolks broke. It was oddly satisfying — like a marble run, but for eggs.
But here’s the catch: it’s £39 and takes up a lot of space. If you’re only separating one or two eggs, it's completely overkill. But if you’re running a bakery, a YouTube channel, or living your best pastry chef life? This could be a time-saver.
Verdict: Totally unnecessary for most people, but a shell of a gadget for high-volume egg users.
4. Waffle Wow Building Block Maker: Breakfast Meets LEGO
Finally, we ended with a bang — or should we say, brick. The Waffle Wow Building Block Maker shapes your waffle batter into stackable blocks for building edible structures. Breakfast never looked so fun.
Sure, it lacks a timer and a clamp, which means uneven cooking, and it’s a bit of a faff to pour the batter evenly. But once the waffles were cooked, the results were adorable and kid-friendly. Great for families, themed brunches, or anyone looking to bring some fun to their morning routine.
Verdict: A fun novelty that’s more play than practicality, but it delivers on the promise of making breakfast exciting.
Final Thoughts
From gravity-defying tongs to waffle bricks and egg rollercoasters, this batch of gadgets brought laughter, confusion, and the occasional “oh wow, that works.” While most of them won’t revolutionize your kitchen, they might just bring a little more joy to the process.
Let us know — which gadget do you think is worth the drawer space?
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