14 quirky kitchen gadgets you didn't know you needed

Our Fall Food Awards is your guide to the best products on the market. Bloggers from our Lifestyle Collective test and review top kitchen essentials for the season -- and we give you the scoop on their favorites!

Following a recipe and sticking to the ingredients can sometimes become monotonous. Whether you are a kitchen novice or an expert, it's important to keep cooking fun -- and these quirky kitchen gadgets do just that! These finds aren't only fun, but are super useful!

Click through the slideshow below to find out our favorite quirky kitchen gadgets!

Check out the Food Awards Page over the next few weeks for the rest of our product reviews and rankings!

While our judges are busy picking their favorite nominee in the quirky kitchen gadgets category, we want to know which are your must-haves in the poll below! Don't see your favorite? Let us know the quirky kitchen gadget you can't live without in the comments below!

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