Finally. An All-In-One Kitchen Essential That You’ll Actually Use Every Day.
Finally. An All-In-One Kitchen Essential That You’ll Actually Use Every Day.
WHAT: Material The Iconics
WHY: You know how we’re drawn to “all-inclusive” products/packages/cruises/anything until we realize they’re just scamming us because the “all” in most cases is usually a bunch of crap no one actually wants?
Same here!
But we still always search for one elusive product that actually feels useful and smart and functional and actually makes our lives easier slash better.
And friends. We found it. The exceptionally beautiful, wildly useable kitchen set from Material.
It’s called The Iconics. And they’re absolutely correct. On top of looking like a full-blown sculpture that will shine on your countertop, here are the genius you will use them all, not a single dud in sight pieces it comes with:
An 8-inch chefs knife (you’ll use for all chopping)
A 6-inch serrated knife (perfect for tomatoes and bread and anything where you don’t want to smash it)
A 4-inch paring knife (truly the best size for a paring knife we’ve ever tried. You’ll throw all your other $4 Amazon paring knives swiftly into the trash)
A pair of tongs (possibly the most used part of the set for us)
A Wooden spoon
A metal spoon
A slotted spatula (great for anything drippy or that you want fat or juices to drip from, like burgers)
A whisk (try whisking your scrambled eggs with an actual whisk, not a fork; it makes an unbelievable difference in how airy and fluffy they’ll get)
A slotted spoon
And, of course, the base that looks like a piece of art
Speaking of art, we’re currently using it as a centerpiece on a table in lieu of flowers because peony season has just come to an end, and this is the next best thing. Too insane?
Now listen. You probably have some version of all of these things in some form or another. Just as we did. But they were all a mishmash from Amazon or sizes that were too enormous to actually use, or they feel gross on the hand, and none of them inspired us to actually cook more.
And that’s actually why we invest in good quality, beautiful tools for the kitchen. It’s actually an investment in cooking. And having the right equipment to be excited to cook. And cooking more is an investment in ourselves and our health and our family and our happiness. At least, that’s how we justify the price tag.
Is that sort of a marketing pitch? Yea, sort of. But it’s a pitch to ourselves, and as we know, hacks and mind games and treating yourself really, really works.
It also makes just about the most swoon-worthy housewarming prezzie. But you have to reeeeeeally like the person. A lot.
PRICE: $275
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