People who love cooking don't have to be encouraged to spend their hard-earned money on kitchen utensils. I'm certainly guilty of indulging on the newest, shiniest, hottest kitchen gadget that I take home and place in prime viewing in the kitchen. After a few days, I realize it's not actually that useful, and put it away in the depths of my house, never to be used, or seen again.

For instance, my smoothie machine, espresso maker, yogurt maker etc are kept in some remote corner of my kitchen. Nevertheless, there are several purchases, or gifts, which I truly could not live without. They make my cooking life much easier, by saving my time. Oxo good grips mini chopper is one of them. They are fun to use, easy to handle, easy to clean and comes with a non slip grip.

For an inexpensive way to make pesto, salsa or for chopping foods such as garlic, onions or nuts, consider a mini chopper. These can be found inexpensively and can be kept right on your countertop. Chopping is done in just seconds and, with a non-slip grip, how could you go wrong?

Make the tedious task of mincing garlic a little easier by using the oxo good grips mini chopper. It's as simple as pressing a knob. The blades rotate each time you press. It is designed with an internal bumper so that chopping is quiet and comfortable.

There are two ways to chop. You can use the enclosed cup which has a soft, non-slip grip, or you can chop directly onto a cutting board just by removing the base. If you use the enclosed cup, there is a rotating tab inside which prevents food accumulation on the cup walls. Cleaning the chopper is easily accomplished by simply unscrewing the blade cartridge. Reassembling the parts is also easy because the blade is symmetrical.

The oxo good grips mini chopper is a wonderful present for everyone that loves cooking. Its non slip grip and spoon make for a flexibility and a freedom of labor that can't be beat. You can chop to your hearts content anything you wish without making yourself smelly.