Top 5 kitchen gadgets to supplement a Toastilla kitchen

​The first thing I want to say is how much we love our Toastilla users. And one of these days we’ll come up with a name for all of you. Maybe something like the Toastilla-nators, the Toastilla-dors, or even Toasteos… well, the last one sounds more like a cereal. Anyway, I’m running on a tangent here. What I really want to say is that we appreciate you, your business and the referrals that you’ve been spreading. 

​So, lately… okay, maybe a little longer than lately, we’ve been watching all these infomercials, QVC, HSN and really any show that talks about kitchen accessories. Those fun kitchen gadgets are great, aren’t they? I mean you can probably find a gadget that will peel a clove of garlic, juice a lemon and milk a cow all at the same time. Now that’s convenient. Okay, so kidding aside, kitchen gadgets, tools and accompaniments are really a chef’s dream. So, we got to thinking, “What kitchen tools and gadgets would accompany Toastilla?” Well, after hours of research (okay five minutes in our kitchen) we came up with a list of our top five kitchen tools and gadgets everyone should own to become an official Toastilla-nator. The best thing is that you probably have all of these items and if not we know you want them.

​So, how did we decide on this list? Well, first off, we use our Toastillas all the time, so, if we aren’t using the tool more than a couple times a week then it won’t make the list. Second, it must make sense. Sure, we’d love to toss a fresh ginger grater on the list, but how often do we put fresh ginger in a Toastilla? Well, not enough to make this list. Lastly, we really want these items to fit in a small area, like those little nooks that people make for their K-cup machines, cups and K-cups. So, if you’re looking for a brand-spankin’ new meat slicer, you won’t find it on this list. Although that does sound like an awesome tool to have in the kitchen. 

In short: useful, relevant and small.
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With no further ado – and in no particular order - here’s our list of the top 5 kitchen gadgets and tools for your Toastilla kitchen: 

Toaster: Alright, so this is a big duh moment for, well, for everyone. But, outside of quality tortillas and ingredients your toaster is the most critical part of the process. Toasters come in a variety of shapes, sizes and abilities. They also have a huge difference in cost which is nice because you can invest $20 in a Hamilton Beach Toaster from Target that will likely last to your grandchildren, or you can invest $400 (Yep, ya read that right) for the Wolf Gourmet 4-slice Toaster from Williams Sonoma. Whichever route you go, your toaster will be the most critical tool you’ll need in your Toastilla kitchen.

Paring Knife: With such a huge selection of knives out there, why would we suggest a paring knife? Well, simply, they are small, maneuverable and great with nearly anything you’ll put in a Toastilla. Whether you are slicing a tomato or breast of chicken you can do everything with this one knife. What we do suggest is choosing a paring knife with some relative heft to it to provide more versatility in what you are cutting. After all you will be slicing more than you will be de-skinning a pear. While you can spend upwards of a couple hundred dollars for beautiful and amazing paring knives such as the Shun Hikari 4”, you can also find them as inexpensive as $10 for a knife that will do the trick. 

Cheese Shredder: You will find, if you haven’t already that cheese is a common staple for Toastilla lovers. A strong cheese grater with several grating options is ideal. Luckily this is one item everyone has whether it’s tucked away in a cabinet or part of a collection proudly displayed on your center-island. While items such as toasters and knives can be costly for higher-end options, cheese shredders tend to be relatively inexpensive while offering good quality. At $15 a simple grater like the Oxo Softworks box grater is great, and that’s even a higher-cost hand grater at Target. 

Cutting Board: The cutting board just makes everything easier. While you might be tempted to go out and purchase a thick and heavy wooden board, for the purpose of Toastilla, we find that several sturdy, yet thin plastic cutting boards work well, especially if you use the Toastilla multiple times a week. ½ inch boards like the Farberware 3-piece set tend to be an inexpensive $10. They make for convenience and easy cleanup. 

Ramekin: Last, but certainly not least is one of our favorite Toastilla accompaniments, the ramekin. We do love our dips and sauces and whether you make a sour cream and sriracha sauce or nacho cheese, you can’t go wrong having a set of ramekins for your dipping pleasure. For only a couple dollars you no longer have to dip out of a cereal bowl – you know, so you can look all fancy and stuff when company comes over.