Weird and cool things we found online to up your kitchen game

We always try to have your back when it comes to food, from hearty recipes, cooking hacks and how-to's on hosting the ultimate food parties. And while we're sure you are well-stocked with the basic tools for meal preparation, we've stumbled upon some products that may just make your culinary life easier in ways you never even realized. So tighten your apron and read on for gadgets we think you'll want to add to your cart and your kitchen.

Avocado slicer

If you enjoy avocados regularly, you've probably had your share of less-than-ideal experience with them: a finicky peel, a struggle with how to store them, green mush everywhere from wrestling with some. This 3-in-1 avocado slicer claims to solve all your problems by splitting, pitting and slicing avocados of any size. When it's done, it has neat grooves to let you securely cover and store your avocado cut-side down, helping it stay fresher for longer.

3 in 1 Avocado Slicer, $16.79, amazon.ca

Pour spout

Making soup and sauce always comes with the risk of spillage, which is exactly what this pour spout aims to correct. This silicone spout attaches to any size pot (or bowl or pan) and transferring your liquids smoothly, without the time-consuming task of ladling it out carefully. It's especially useful for hot liquids and can be dishwasher-cleaned.

Silicone Pour Spout, $7.69, amazon.ca

Egg separator

Even if you don't need egg whites, you should use this separator for pure visual joy — at least for your kids. Crack your eggs into the top of the ceramic cup and tilt it forward, so the egg whites pour out of the man's nose. Nasal hilarity ensues.

Bogeyman Egg Separator, $9.48, amazon.ca

Cheese grater

You'll wonder why you ever grated Parmesan the old way. Simply insert cheese in this stainless steel grater which uses a screwed plunger, similar to a pepper mill. It comes with two different sized blades and can also grate nuts or chocolate.

Maphissus Cheese Grater, $13.99, amazon.ca

Hands-free bag holder

Sometimes in the kitchen, you could use an extra pair of hands. When you're flying solo, these bag holders do the trick, helping you keep the mouth open and the bag upright while you use both hands to carefully place raw chicken inside for freezing, etc. The holder has a non-slip rubber base, adjustable arms ready to hold most bag sizes and folds up flat to store when you're done.

Hands-Free Baggy Rack Storage Bag Holder, $28.03 (2 pack), amazon.ca

Soda bottle drinking fountain

Kids love to pour their own drinks, it's an inarguable fact. To keep your kitchen from drowning in 2 litres of their favourites, this drinking fountain comes to the rescue. Just attach the fountain to the bottle (right side up), then invert it and set it on the counter. No more tiny hands trying to steady a big, full bottle.

Mini Upside Down Drinking Fountains, $15.58, amazon.ca

Jar opener

Whether you have weak hands or just really strong jars, there will always be a lid you simply can't open. Put down the rubber glove or wet towel and give this a try. This jar opener comes with a lifetime warranty and comes with 8 different size options for you to just clamp and twist without having to make those horrible jar-opening faces.

Jar Opener, $14.95, amazon.ca

Steamer lid

Gone are the days of setting just-cooked food on the counter to cool before covering and storing, so the food doesn't get soggy... before forgetting about it and inevitably leaving it out too long. This 10-inch silicone steam lid let you skip that routine, by allowing you to cover your food while keeping steam escape.

Steam Ship Silicone Steamer Lid, $15.50, amazon.ca

Bacon press

For those who are looking to a improve their bacon experience. This cast iron press prevents the bacon from curling in the pan, so it can cook evenly and crispy without splattering. The press can also be used for other meats (like burgers and steaks) to keep them even or to press out the excess fat.

HIC Bacon Press and Steak Weight, $12.99, amazon.ca

8-in-1 kitchen tool

There is a drawer in your kitchen that is basically labelled "everything else", a proverbial junkyard for those things you only use on occasion. This smartly-designed 8-in-1 storage bottle contains a funnel, measuring cup, citrus squeezer, egg masher, egg separator, spice grater, cheese grater and can opener with rubber on stainless handles so each item is easy to use — and even easier to store.

8-in-1 Kitchen Tool, $9.99, amazon.ca

Jar scraper

Any sandwich aficionado can tell you of the perilous moment when they realized they had less mayo on hand than they thought. This knife was specifically designed to contour to the shape of a traditional mayonnaise jar - getting to the bottom, into the corners and underneath the top - to make sure not one ounce of your precious spread goes to waste.

Compac Mayo Knife & Jar Scraper, $4.22, amazon.ca

Dip clips

A must for kids or anyone else in your house who can't be trusted to balance small bowls of sauce on their plates. These handy dip clips will hold your dips and affix to the side of the bowl or dish containing your about-to-be-dipped items, the perfect accessory when you have multiple dips for one food. (Frozen chicken nuggets, anyone?)

Dip Clips, $6.99 (4 pack), amazon.ca

Spice carousel

This spice rack gets you. The rotating carousel is adjustable, able to hold 24, 36 or 48 different spices, comes with 55 labels and is able to dispense the spices in ¼ tsp. measurements with the twist of the dial, no need to search endlessly for the that pesky little ¼ teaspoon.

Select-A-Spice Auto-Measure Carousel, $39.62, amazon.ca

Grocery bag clips

After the grocery store, the trip from your car to your house can be a tricky one - many a jar has been smashed by those who attempted to carry too many bags. These grocery bag handles can up your carrying capacity. Each handle is made of a durable plastic and can carry up to 501 lbs., securing all of your bags easily — you now only have to hold it. The handle has an infinite number of other uses, like any time you need to save your grip on a heavy or awkward-to-hold item.

Grocery Bag Clips, $4.90 (4-pack), amazon.ca