Corny, Genius Or Both: Meet Our Summer Picnic Picks

Here at Patch, we're pretty passionate about picnics. We love food, people and being outside —and picnics are the perfect chance to enjoy all three at once. Now because we like to hang out, chat and relax when we picnic, we're all about finding the hacks and tools to the make food prep simpler, easier and more efficient.

One genius gadget we've found that lets us focus on fun rather than food prep is the Chef'n Cob Corn Stripper. Thanks to its stainless steel blades and smart design, you can strip an entire cob of corn with one twisting/pushing motion. Because really, who wants to manually do that with a knife and end up with half the kernels after twice the amount of time? Not us, which is why the Chef'n Cob Corn Stripper is one of our absolute must-have picnic picks.

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The cob corn stripper isn't the only outdoor eating essential we're obsessed with, though. Here are a few more of our top choices...

Kitchen Supreme Vegetable Spiralizer Complete Bundle, $14.84
We love us some pasta, but gnocchi is no match for a hot summer's day. That's why noodles made out of carrots, zucchini, cucumbers, squash, sweet potatoes and more veggies are so appealing. Making them is simple, fast, fun and healthy, too, when you use the Spiralizer. This bundle also comes with a ceramic peeler, cleaning brush, storage bag and a cookbook and digital guidebook.

CutMe Watermelon Slicer, Knife & Cutter, $14.99
Stop using an old-school knife to cut your melon; that makes a mess, takes forever and you end up wasting a lot of good fruit. Instead, use this CutMe slicer and server tool so you can easily cut watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc., into perfect skinless pieces.

Chef'n StemGem Strawberry Huller, $7.95
Hulling strawberries has never been simpler! This snazzy little device is a simple and safe alternative to coring fruit with a knife. It's easy to clean post-picnic, too, and can go in the top rack of the dishwasher

Prepworks by Progressive Assorted Dip Clips (Set of 4). $7.99
If you want to avoid double dipping, here's the solution: Individual mini side bowls that clip on to the rim of a plate. These colorful cups are great to use with guacamole, salsa, dressings and dips, and they clip easily onto most places — even paper plates.

SLOTDOG, $17.88
If you're packing a hot dog to-go pre-picnic, listen carefully. SLOT DOG has steel blades that cut slots into a hot dog which expand as it cooks. This lets the flavor from the smoke and grill penetrate deep, and the hot dog's edges crisp up perfectly while the juices caramelize. Not only does SLOTDOG make hot dogs look better and taste better, but it also creates slots that are perfect for grabbing hold of toppings.

Grillaholics Stuffed Burger Press and Recipe eBook, $14.95
If you're hoping to bring the perfect patty along on your picnic, this is the burger press to help you do it. It works great inside on a pan or outside on the grill, and it's self-contained so your food and stuffings won't make a mess.

Is there a picnic essential that you can't live without? Email us about it at deals@patch.com

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