Kitchen gadgets I can't live without

Do you have any favorite kitchen gadgets?  Since The Cyclist and I are recently married, we just got a bunch of quality kitchen goodies that drastically upgraded our old stuff.

Here are a few things I cannot live without....

Yes, I know a wooden spoon is pretty basic, but have you ever been in a kitchen without one?  There is nothing as handy as a sturdy woden spoon, and that's a fact.

Ahh Good Knives.  In a previous life, I would have sworn to you that my old knives were just fine.  Boy was I wrong.  Good knives in the kitchen make a world of difference.  If you are on a limited budget, I suggest spending some money on these three types of knives.  You will thank yourself later.

My mom bought me this nifty lemon squeezer recently.  I have to say, this thing is awesome.  I ♥ it very much.  Thanks mom!

And, in saving the best for last - the Kitchen Aid Mixer.  I swear this thing is worth its weight in gold.  It saves so much time in prep and clean-up and because it is more powerful than using a hand mixer, stuff turns out better too.  I use mine at least once a week, usually more.

Interested in other kitchen gadgets?  Check out the link party.