We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. As the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen & Cooking Lab director, I've been testing kitchen products professionally since 2014. While I’m still a minimalist at heart, I’ve learned to appreciate kitchen gadgets that make meal prep easier and faster. Some of my top picks:My Everyday Go-To: ​ ​​ ​ Air Fryer Essential: ​ ​​ ​ Best Package Opener: ​ ​Here are the best kitchen tools and gadgets I keep within reach at home—most of which are unique and unassuming. The picks include top-tested products from our Lab as well as recommendations from our Lab analysts and Test Kitchen editors.