Kitchen hacks: 5 cash-saving secrets

There are certain kitchen gadgets that I unapologetically lust after, like KitchenAid Mixers and Vitamix blenders.

But, realistically, I've moved seven times in the past five years, and I learned early on that packing and unpacking a kitchen over and over again is a pain in the ass. Glasses get shattered, tools get tossed, and weirdly aggressive email chains about Tupperware ownership transpire between former roommates. So now, I travel light.

One day, I'll start stocking up. I'll have stand mixers and enormous food processors, matching plates and complete knife sets, cherry pitters and tart pans. In the meantime, I have these hacks to help me out when I don't have any of these in stock:

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3. A cherry pitter

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This article originally appeared on Food52.com: 5 money-saving kitchen hacks