Good Grips

For this installment of Stuff We Like, I present to you the Good Grips line of kitchen tools and utensils by OXO International. These products are very well constructed and, as the name implies, quite comfortable to hold and use. In addition to the Good Grips line, OXO has a line called OXO Touchables which I've only seen at K-mart. It appears that these are slightly less expensive products but they still appear to be well made. The grip (when there is one) is made of a similar rubbery substance but isn't as soft.

The Geekette and I discovered the Good Grips products some time back and we bought a couple of items. Since then, we've preferred to buy products in this line when available as we continue to stock our kitchen equipment. We even have a Good Grips squeegee in the shower for wiping excess water off the glass door after showering.

Not only are they comfortable to hold, they are of superior design and work quite well. Just off the top of my head I can think of the following Good Grips products we have: plastic spoon, jar opener, corncob holders, apple corer, salad spinner, tenderizing hammer, carving fork, mixing/salad bowl, scraper, and kitchen funnels. Do a search for OXO Good Grips in Google and you'll find several sites that carry their products. In our area, Fred Meyer is one store that carries a pretty complete selection.

Another good product line is from Zyliss and we have some of their stuff as well. Still, when it comes down to choosing between them, I have to give the nod to the Good Grips products.