The Tools That Make Cooking Easier
Good prep work is what separates a stressful cooking experience from a smooth one. At Tarzian West for Housewares, Brooklyn's neighborhood kitchen store for over 50 years, our Food Prep Tools collection brings together the most-reached-for items in the kitchen — scales, thermometers, spinners, peelers, strainers, and more.
Thermometers — The Thermapen One and Thermapen for instant-read precision on meat, fish, and candy. The Thermopop 2 for a budget-friendly instant-read that doesn't sacrifice accuracy. The DOT Probe Thermometer for leave-in monitoring. The Oven Thermometer for making sure your oven temperature is what it says it is. The Glass Candy/Deep Fry Thermometer for sugar work and frying.
Scales — The Arti Food Scale for accurate gram and ounce measurements for baking and portioning. The Space Saving Scale for a compact option that tucks away easily.
Salad Spinners — The OXO Salad Spinner, Stainless Steel Salad Spinner, and Collapsible Salad Spinner for washing and drying greens, herbs, and berries quickly and efficiently.
Measuring — The Pyrex Measuring Cup and Measuring Cup & Jigger for liquid measuring. The Oxo Measuring Spoon for precise dry and wet measurements.
Strainers — The Conical Strainer, Double Rod Strainer, and Spider Skimmer for draining pasta, skimming stocks, and lifting delicate foods from hot liquid.
Prep Tools — The Swiss Peeler for efficient vegetable peeling. The Oxo Hand Held Mandoline for quick slicing. The Marcato Atlas 150 Blue Pasta Machine for fresh pasta at home. The Marble Mortar & Pestle for grinding spices.
Timers — The Retro Timer for analog kitchen timing.
Extras — The Platawa Brush for basting and cleaning. The Oxo Mess Free Grinder for pepper and spices.
