I Switched to David Venable’s Kitchen Gadgets for a Week: Here’s My Honest Review
Like millions of other “foodies,” I’ve spent years watching David Venable do the Happy Dance on Sunday mornings. His enthusiasm is infectious, but as a skeptic of “as-seen-on-TV” gadgets, I always wondered: Are these Prepology and Ninja tools actually better than my standard kitchen drawer stuff, or is it just great marketing?
To find out, I packed away my old spatulas and air fryer for seven days and went full “In the Kitchen with David.” I used 15 of his most-recommended items for every meal. Here is the unvarnished truth about what worked, what didn’t, and what actually changed my cooking routine.
The Game Changers (The “Happy Dance” was Real)
1. The Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer
- The Hype: David loves the glass for visibility and portability.
- My Reality: This was the biggest surprise. I’m used to a bulky basket air fryer where you “shake and pray.” Being able to see the browning through the glass without opening the lid meant my Brussels sprouts were actually crispy, not burnt. It’s smaller than a full-size unit, but for a 2-person dinner, it’s now my primary cooker.
- Check it out here
2. Prepology 2-in-1 Apron with Built-In Oven Mitts
- The Hype: You’ll never look for a potholder again.
- My Reality: I felt a little ridiculous wearing it at first, but by Tuesday, I was a convert. When the timer goes off, not having to hunt through a drawer with one hand while a pot is boiling over is a genuine stress-reliever. It’s the “gadget” I didn’t know I needed.
- https://sovrn.co/2bun3alGrab the Apron here
3. Kuhn Rikon 6-in-1 Opener
- The Hype: It opens everything with zero effort.
- My Reality: As someone with slight wrist strain, this is staying on my counter forever. It gripped a “vacuum-sealed” pickle jar that usually requires my husband’s help. 10/10.
- Shop the Opener here
The “Good, But Not Essential”
- Brooklyn Dumplings: They are delicious and cook perfectly in the Ninja Crispi, but at the price point, they felt more like a “special occasion” treat than a weekly staple. Link
- Ninja Blast Cordless Blender: If you’re a commuter, you’ll love it. For me, working from home, I still reached for my plug-in blender for bigger batches. Link
The Verdict: Is the “David Effect” Real?
After seven days, my biggest takeaway is that David Venable’s picks focus on reducing friction. Most kitchen gadgets solve problems you don’t have, but David’s picks (especially the Prepology line) solve the “annoyances” you’ve just learned to live with—like losing oven mitts or struggling with jar lids.
My Top 3 “Keepers”:
- The Ninja Crispi (For the visibility alone)
- The Kuhn Rikon Opener (Save your wrists!)
- The Prepology Mixing Bowls (The pour spouts actually prevent the “pancake batter drip” on the counter). Shop Bowls
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