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 example, various appliances such as the smoothie machine, espresso maker, and yogurt maker are all kept in an obscure area of my kitchen. However, there are several time-saving items that I cannot live without because they make my cooking life much easier. One of these is the Oxo good grips mini-chopper. It's enjoyable to use because it has a non-slip grip that makes it easy to handle and clean.

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?

You can simplify the task of chopping garlic with the oxo good grips mini chopper, smaller and more efficient for fine dicing. Just press the soft knob and the blades rotate for chopping. An internal soft bumper absorbs shock to increase comfort and reduce the sound.

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.

People that love to cook also love to spend money on cooking utensils. While I am one to run out and get the newest and most popular kitchen tools, I usually find that they are not what they once seemed. After a few days, these shiny tools end up in the useless areas of my kitchen. I usually never use them. However, the good grips mini chopper is useful for a variety of tasks. This gadget comes equipped with a non slip grip and has a spoon for scooping, making it both fun to and easy to use. A great gift for all aspiring chefs.